Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe 2021 Review: We’ll Dance on the Ash of the Apocalypse by New York Theater

What would be the most effective play about climate change?  That’s the question that Australian playwright Melissa-Kelly Franklin seems to have asked herself while writing this short pl…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:54PM

Lloyd Webber: Evita Symphonic Suite (Pt.3) by Alwvevo

Music video by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra, Simon Lee performing Lloyd Webber: Evita Symphonic Suite (Pt.3). A Decca Records Recording; © 2021 The Really Useful G…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48PM

Women of Steel shortlisted for the 2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards

The post Women of Steel shortlisted for the 2021 NSW Premier’s History Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:46PM

‘Pass Over’ Might Need A Miracle To Survive by Marc Hershberg

According to several industry insiders, the first play to return to Broadway during the COVID-19 pandemic is now teetering on the brink of collapse.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:03PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The 2021 "Uniquely York Auction": What I Bid 4 Love with Charles Kirsch by York Theatre Company

Our Auction Has Launched! As we move toward our exciting fall season, The York Theatre Company is proud to announce a new "Uniquely York!" Auction: What I Bid 4 Love. You'll be helping the Y…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:15PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Byron Bay Bluesfest rescheduled to Easter 2022

The post Byron Bay Bluesfest rescheduled to Easter 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:32PM

Crystal Skillman Bobby Cronin Podcast @Shorts Excerpt #Composer #Playwright by Call Me Adam

My latest podcast episode is out! Award winning Composer Bobby Cronin and Award winning Playwright Crystal Skillman return to talk about Lessons Learned and reveal some big industry secrets…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:13PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The 62nd Edition of Siegel’s Broadway’s Greatest Hits Lobbed a Grand Slam-Plus Out of the Park by Marilyn Lester

Scott Siegel’s Broadway’s Greatest Hits series always offers a good time. Host, writer, producer Siegel has a stellar track record of finding sublime talent from Broadway, cabaret and op…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:48PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Moulin Rouge!’ to perform at US Open opening night ceremony by Broadway News

“Moulin Rouge!” cast members will headline the opening night ceremony of the 2021 US Open, the US Tennis Association announced Thursday. The musical’s leads, Aaron Tveit and Natalie Me…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:41PM

Review of John Patrick Shanley’s ‘I Am Your Masseuse’ by Erin Kahn

John Patrick Shanley is legendary, so it’s no surprise that his new one-act plays (billed as “five short digressions”), premiering at the Brooklyn Navy Yards by the Bridge Production G…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:40PM

D.C.-Area Theatres Announce Vaccination Requirements by Veronica Maldonado

Both theatre workers and audiences will be required to show proof of vaccination, and audiences must wear masks inside.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:28PM

Alice Ripley: Broadway star accused of ‘grooming’ young fans by Sam Moore

The performer denies the allegations against her

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:18PM

“Be a Catalyst for Change" by TDF

Sharing best practices and lessons learned, Lisa Carling, Director of TDF Accessibility Programs, spoke on the "“Disability, Diversity and Inclusion: Broadway Master Class” panel as part…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:03PM

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Headline 2021 US Open Opening Night Ceremony

The USTA today announced that the cast of the Tony-nominated hit Broadway musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical, led by the show’s stars, Tony Award nominee Aaron Tveit and Natalie Mendoza…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the News: Moulin Rouge! Cast Will Perform at US Open, Oslo Team Forms Production Company, More by Dan Meyer

Plus: The All-Latina Theatre Collective will present a tribute to Maria Irene Fornes later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Check Out Photos of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu’s Pass Over on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The play, starring Jon Michael Hill, Namir Smallwood, and Gabriel Ebert, is set to open at the August Wilson Theatre August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Love Island: What will happen to Jake and Liberty if they split up now? by Isobel Lewis

Liberty tells Faye that she doesn’t want to ‘stay in the villa with someone that doesn’t like me or love me’ in episode preview

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:12PM

Practice 30: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Countertenor by New York Philharmonic

How does an international opera star practice right before going on stage? The Philharmonic’s 2021–22 Artist-in-Residence, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo (in full costume as Dionysus…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The Lion King - The Emotional First Rehearsal into Broadway's Return by Disney On Broadway

Director Julie Taymor addresses the cast of THE LION KING on Broadway before they sing through 'Circle of Life' for the first time since March 2020. The performance is led by Tshidi Manye. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:54PM

Highly Caffeinated Festival in Bethlehem rallies local bands, runners to raise money for Make-A-Wish by Christopher Arnott

The first Highly Caffeinated 5K & Music Festival happens Aug. 21, with the 5K run happening at 10 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. by eight music acts, including the Connecticut-based national …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:29PM

Behind ABT Across America with Harper's Bazaar 🚍✨ by American Ballet Theatre

8 cities. 20 dancers. 6 buses. This summer, American Ballet Theatre hit the road for a tour of truly epic proportions. In a triumphant return to live performance, #ABTAcrossAmerica saw the N…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:26PM

A Look Inside the 1st Rehearsal for Broadway Return of The Lion King by Marc J. Franklin

The hit Disney musical is set to resume performances at the Minskoff Theatre September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Photos and Video: Watch THE LION KING Cast Reunite to Sing 'The Circle of Life' on First Day of Rehearsals

The Broadway cast of The Lion King began rehearsals this week for the company’s reopening next month. As previously announced, The Lion King will resume performances on Tuesday, Septem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

Debbie Allen, Stacey Mindich, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley among Actors Fund gala honorees by Broadway News

The Actors Fund has revealed that performer Debbie Allen, philanthropist Niko Elmaleh, producer Stacey Mindich, and “Stars in The House” creators Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley will rece…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:05PM

Boston Regional Theatres Unite in Group COVID Safety Plan, Including Vaccine or Testing Requirements by Ryan McPhee

The Huntington, American Repertory Theater, and a dozen more implement the policies as the venues begin to welcome back in-person audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:02PM

Baryshnikov Arts Center to Continue Online Programming This Fall by Peter Libbey

The digital season will include the premieres of four commissioned pieces and new duets by Kyle Abraham and Liz Gerring.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:00PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Cinderella’ Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Fairy Tale Redux Opens at Last by Gordon Cox

Where do you go after you’ve seen “Wicked”? That worldwide smash has built a vast young audience hungry for stories propelled by power ballads of female empowerment, and it’s clearly…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:48PM

Review: 13 Fruitcakes by Charlotte Nelson

Review: 13 Fruitcakes 3.0Overall Score As someone who lives at the opposite end of the country to Edinburgh Fringe, I always look at the festival with envy wishing I were there. This year, h…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:48PM

Review: Daddy Issues by Kim Southey

Review: Daddy Issues3.0Overall ScoreDaddy Issues is a dark comedy exploring the life of Natalia, a struggling artist who makes her living through a phone sex line. We are welcomed into the t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:48PM

Review: Champions by George Collins

Review: Champions 5.0Overall Score Champions elegantly undoes the threads of homophobia in a family unit through recordings of Andreas Constantinou’s mother, father and therapist. This tal…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:48PM

When Theater Installations Aim to Make Room for Drama by Maya Phillips

These worthy and adventurous lockdown experiments too often give short shrift to the relationship between a script and how an audience takes it in.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:42PM

Being a Neighborhood Resource Center and Owning Our Tables by Yura Sapi

By Yura Sapi. Yura Sapi speaks with Teresa Coleman Wash, the founding artistic director of Bishop Arts Theatre Center, whose mission is to create a diverse and vibrant arts community while c…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:42PM

Debbie Allen, Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley and More to be Honored at The Actors Fund's 2021 Virtual Gala

The evening will celebrate Emmy Award-winning icon, Debbie Allen; Clean Tech Investor, Real Estate Developer and  Philanthropist Niko Elmaleh; Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning produc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

Jeremy O. Harris' Fictitious Play Featured on Gossip Girl Commissioned by The Public Theater by Dan Meyer

The Bloody and Lamentable Tale of Aaron was featured on the HBO Max reboot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

A BPN encore of ‘With Love, Now and Forever!’ to support COVID-19 relief by Deb Miller

In his parody podcast The Wrong Cat Died, theater outsider Mike Abrams, who adamantly believes that Grizabella was the wrong cat to die at the Jellicle Ball, interviews cast members, superfa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:29PM

The Digital Meighen Forum | Peer into the Playbill | The Original Rez Sisters by Stratford Festival

Cast members from the original 1986 production of Tomson Highway’s The Rez Sisters recall their experiences of workshopping and premièring the play. Featuring: Sally Singal, Anne Anglin,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:24PM

The Digital Meighen Forum | Uprising Series | The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret by Stratford Festival

Hannah Rittner talks about the play and the extraordinary female playwright and actress of the 18th century English stage. Her guest is Roberta Barker Associate Professor of Theatre Studies,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:24PM

Debbie Allen, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, Stacey Mindich to Be Honored by Actors Fund

Philanthropist Niko Elmaleh will also be among the honorees at the organization's virtual gala.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM

New Kate Hamill Play to Open Virtual Fall Season at Primary Stages

The season wlll also feature a new Covid-era domestic drama from Inda Craig-Galván.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM

New Musical, A Turtle on a Fence Post, Takes Aim at Outgoing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

Political consultant Hank Morris conceived the show while serving a prison sentence he received following a corruption investigation by then-Attorney General Cuomo.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Aaron Sorkin, Marc Platt to Develop New Musicals With Bartlett Sher's SRO Productions

Sher is launching SRO Productions alongside JT Rogers and Cambra Overend to produce entertainment for TV, film, and stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for The Muny's ON YOUR FEET!

The Muny will be presenting On Your Feet!, the fourth show of the theatre's 103rd season, Aug. 21 - 27. On Your Feet! stars Arianna Rosario (Gloria), Omar Lopez-Cepero (Emilio), Natascia Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55PM

Review: Kill Me Now by Aimee Shields

Review: Kill Me Now 3.0Overall Score We have all spent the last twenty months on Zoom, so it makes sense that many Edinburgh Fringe productions are performed online. Admittedly, having had m…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

Review: Four Sisters by Katie Kirkpatrick

Review: Four Sisters3.0Overall ScoreAsk any female writer which fictional characters they most relate to and Jo March from Little Women is sure to crop up. With her feminist attitude, feisty…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

Review: Grin by Chloe Lunn

Review: Grin 3.0Overall Score An exploration of African and Caribbean dance culture, Grin challenges hyper-sexualised notions and shines a light on solidarity and community through music, da…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:48PM

RSNO/Gergiev review – all-Russian programme offers much to admire by Rowena Smith

Edinburgh international festivalIn a socially distanced grand marquee, Valery Gergiev and the string players of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra were joined by pianist Steven Osborne Af…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

Is Jeremy O. Harris’s Play for ‘Gossip Girl’ Real? Now It Is. by Laura Zornosa

Joshua Safran’s “Gossip Girl” reboot filmed a scene from an imaginary work by the “Slave Play” playwright. Then the Public Theater commissioned it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:36PM

VIDEO: Northwell Health Nurse Choir Dazzles AGT With a Performance of 'You Will Be Found!'

Hear the choir's rendition of the stand-out song from Tony-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:23PM

Pirronne Yousefzadeh to Run Colorado Springs FAC Theatre Program by Veronica Maldonado

In the role, she will expand the theatre's artistic scope within Colorado College, as well as increase community engagement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:16PM

Watch a Sneak Peek of Speakeasy Magick at The McKittrick Hotel by Roberto Araujo

Todd Robbins hosts a night of close-up magic at The Club Car featuring the city’s top magical talents.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:15PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying (1962): Chosen by Committee episode 42 by Phindie Podcasts

Based on Shepherd Mead’s 1952 faux self-help book of the same name, the comedy musical How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying won the… The post How To Succeed In Business With…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 12:53PM

Latest Opportunities in the Arts (w/e 22 August) by A Younger Theatre

More job opportunities this week from size? Battersea Arts Centre, plus loads more. They are specifically for disabled, LGBTQ+ and artists of colour or to better engage those that feel margi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:42PM

Theater Review: ‘The Panza Monologues’ by Teatro Audaz by Kurt Gardner

The show comes back to San Antonio where it all began to close out Teatro Audaz's 2020-21 season.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:42PM

Debbie Allen, Stars in the House's James Wesley and Seth Rudetsky, More Will Be Honored at Actors Fund Gala by Andrew Gans

Niko Elmaleh and Stacey Mindich will also receive the Fund's Medal of Honor at the upcoming virtual event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

A Turtle on a Fence Post, Inspired by Battle With Andrew Cuomo, Will Play Off-Broadway by Playbill Staff

Hank Morris spent over two years in a state correctional facility for his involvement in a pension fraud scandal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

‘Oslo’ Team Bartlett Sher, JT Rogers & Cambra Overend Launch SRO Productions For Stage, TV & Film by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Director Bartlett Sher (Broadway’s To Kill a Mockingbird), writer JT Rogers (HBO Max’s upcoming Tokyo Vice), and producer Cambra Overend – the team behind HBO’s Emmy-nomin…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00PM

‘Rich with characterisation & plot’: Six Serpents & a Tarantula – Hen & Chickens Theatre – Camden Fringe & Touring by Stephanie Ressort

Six Serpents and a Tarantula is a new play written and directed by Maryanna Clarke and presented by Old School Players.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Eureka O'Hara and Ginger Minj Star in Women Behind Bars on BroadwayHD

Two contestants from season six of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars appear in a recorded production of Tom Eyen's camp classic about lady prisoners.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

A Rocky Horror – British Venue Accidentally Orders 416 Sausages Instead of Frank-n-Furter Wigs

The musical, now touring Great Britain, had a bit of a mix-up.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Aaron Sorkin Writes YouTube Video for To Kill a Mockingbird

The video celebrates the triumphant return of To Kill a Mockingbird and Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Episode 68! Jared is in NYC! See Jared’s "Bridges of Madison County" & Broadway is coming back! by Framily Travel

Jared travels to reunite with his cast and orchestra for Bridges of Madison County in a gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre! Start the journey with new Luca toys at the Orlando Airport Disney Disn…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:18AM

4615 Theatre Company levels up theater with ‘Dark City’ video game by Andrew L. Baughman

A Q&A with Producing Director Gregory Keng Strasser about creating the queer- and BIPOC-centered interactive fiction.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:08AM

Looking for a Theater Job? Check Out This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 8/19/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/19/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Stars in the House Celebrates the '80s With Priscilla Lopez and Jennifer Leigh Warren August 19 by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

News: Karen Ann Daniels Named Folger’s Director of Programming and Folger Theatre’s Artistic Director by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Washington, DC – Karen Ann Daniels, director of the Mobile Unit at The Public Theater in New York City, has been named the Folger Shakespeare Library’s Director of Programming and Artis…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:06AM

My Job by Ken Davenport

Someone asked me what I did yesterday. I was about to launch into my usual long-winded description of a Producer’s tasks. Then, instead, I blurted out . . . “I get people in a room.” T…

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

‘Crisp, intelligent & thoroughly rewarding’: FEAR OF ROSES – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Fear of Roses, by Black Bat Productions at Assembly Roxy, is a crisp, intelligent and thoroughly rewarding three-hander.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Introducing CLAIRA J and her debut single “Letting Go” by Aussie Theatre

Singer/songwriter Claira J is set to become the darling of Melbourne’s indie music scene with her debut single ‘Letting Go’

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:00AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Will Eno’s Gnit to Return to TFANA for 2021–2022 Season by Dan Meyer

The Off-Broadway company will also present a play by Alice Childress and a Shakespeare take directed by Arin Arbus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Sammi Cannold, Stephen Brackett, Arpita Mukherjee, More to Direct Works at NAMT 2021 Festival by Ryan McPhee

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre's annual event will be held in-person and digitally in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Playing “Girl Games”: WOLFTHICKET draws on playground fun for joyful dance piece by Christopher Munden

Why do we dance? Lily Kind proposes an answer The post Playing “Girl Games”: WOLFTHICKET draws on playground fun for joyful dance piece appeared first on phindie.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 10:34AM

VIDEO: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Celebrates Broadway Return; Written By Aaron Sorkin

The two-minute video features an original script written by playwright, Aaron Sorkin, and voiced by Tony Award nominated and Emmy Award-winning star, Jeff Daniels.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Political Consultant Hank Morris Turns Battles With Andrew Cuomo Into Off-Broadway Musical (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

In 2010, Hank Morris, a big-time political consultant and powerbroker, pleaded guilty to involvement in a pension fraud pay-to-play scandal. Andrew Cuomo, who was then serving as New York’…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Oklahoma’s Gift to Ballet: The Five Moons Ballerinas by Meryl Cates

A festival at the University of Oklahoma celebrates the impact of these ballerinas on 20th century ballet, honoring their Native American heritage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird and The Phantom of the Opera Celebrate Return in New Videos by Andrew Gans

Mockingbird commemorates the reopening of Broadway, while Phantom pays homage to the sights and sounds of New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Cinderella, Gillian Lynne Theatre review - a spectacular show that hits and misses by Gary Naylor

★★★ CINDERELLA, GILLIAN LYNNE THEATRE A spectacular show that hits and misses A good night out, but with unrealised ambition to be rather more than that Belleville has lost its Prince…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:36AM

Edinburgh Fringe 2021: Fear of Roses / Myra's Story by David Kettle

A head-spinning thriller and a heart-wrenching monologue at Assembly Fear of Roses Assembly Roxy ★★★

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 09:36AM

Read the Reviews for Andrew Lloyd Webber's New Cinderella Musical by Dan Meyer

The show opened August 18 in London, with Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, August 19, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:29AM

Scab review – turbulent one-hander has a lot to pick at by Kate Wyver

Arcola Outside, LondonLuke Stapleton’s story of two lonely men finding comfort in one another is a gem – so it’s a shame it’s obscured by loud music, drama school-isms and cliche Sca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:12AM

Spooky Action’s ridiculous ‘Real Inspector Hound’ is truly heady fun by Andrew Walker White

The perfect play to comment on the bizarre virtual spaces we’ve been in lately.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:11AM

Arts on the Horizon brings back ‘By the Seashore’ outdoors by News Desk

The sensory-filled production takes children age 0–6 on a magical journey to the beach.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

Jeff Daniels, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Celebrate Broadway’s Return in Short Film (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Jeff Daniels is ready to welcome audiences back to Broadway. The producing team behind “Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird,” a box office juggernaut that already ranks as the most succ…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM

Kathy Griffin To Host New ‘Women Behind Bars’ Stream Of Camp Classic Featuring Final Performance Of Chi Chi DeVayne by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: A new stage production of the 1970s cult comedy Women Behind Bars will stream exclusively on the BroadwayHD platform beginning August 26, with comedian Kathy Griffin hosting the p…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

‘Two ecology conscious plays’: Tree Confessions/We’ll Dance On The Ash Of The Apocalypse – Camden Fringe (Online review) by John Chapman

Though the big guns which are at the Edinburgh Fringe have now been rolled out, it’s taking some time to pin down what to aim for there. Meanwhile its somewhat smaller sibling is continui…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Explore interactive art installations at Seattle Design Festival and more fun things to do this coming week by Vonnai Phair

What's there to do this upcoming week? Head to Lake Union Park to enjoy Seattle Design Festival, an outdoor arts event featuring experiences for all ages. And here are other fun events, from…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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***** ‘CINDERELLA’ FROM ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER (REVIEW) – NOT SO MUCH A BALL AS A BLAST by Robert Shuman

(Chris Wiegan’s article appeared in the Guardian, 8/18;  Photo:  Rebecca Trehearn as the Queen, with Sam Robinson (Dorian), Vinny Coyle (Arthur) and Giovanni Spano (Gawain) in Cinderella…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 08:56AM

VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe on His Voguing MIRACLE WORKERS Performance, and More

Last night, Daniel Radcliffe returned to The Late Show to talk about his experience playing the Oregon Trail video game, the joys of working with his girlfriend, and the secret behind his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:49AM

Cinderella review, Gillian Lynne Theatre: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is high-camp fun with a muddled message by Isobel Lewis

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Emerald Fennel’s show is visually spectacular, but lacks the consistent material to support its ideas

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:32AM

Review: When a Stranger Knocks at the Airlock by Laura Collins-Hughes

Edward Einhorn’s “Alma Baya” is the bleak, humor-flecked tale of two clones on a distant planet who let a third inside their walls.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:24AM

Raven Theatre is a smaller Chicago theater reopening with a world premiere this fall. ‘We’ve been away from our audiences so long’ by Doug George

To get back on stage in front of live audiences, or not? That remains the pressing question for many of Chicago’s smaller and midsized nonprofit theaters. Raven Theatre in the Edgewater ne…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 19, 2021 by Ashley Steves

More In “Clyde’s” and “Songs For A New World” Casting, More On Anti-Vaxxer Drama  “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headli…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Review: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Delayed ‘Cinderella’ Is Worth the Wait by Matt Wolf

After months of pandemic-mandated postponements, the British composer’s new show finally had its premiere. It’s fun.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:42AM

At This Theater: The Belasco by JK

I've been seeing shows at the Belasco Theatre long enough to have been there before and after its refurbishment. The Belasco of today is a far cry from the old, which was dingy, dirty, and …

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

‘On Broadway’ Review: History and Celebrity, Stages and Lights by Maya Phillips

The neon lights are bright, and so is the spirit of this brief but loving history of Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:03AM

Patricia Gets Ready (for a Date With the Man That Used to Hit Her) review – bold and brilliant by Mark Fisher

Pleasance at EICC, EdinburghAngelina Chudi gives a powerful performance as she tackles the contradictory, confusing experience of meeting an abuser We’ve all done it. You bump into a signi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03AM

‘Grab a ticket if you still can’: SUNSHINE ON LEITH – Edinburgh Fringe by Chris Grady

I kicked off our fringe experience with Captivate Theatre’s exuberant and joyful Sunshine on Leith. A large company of Edinburgh-based performers and musicians who first presented the show…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Joe Iconis and More Join Premiere Episodes of New Musicals of Tomorrow Podcast

Hosts Joe Barros and Jen Sandler will explore the making of musicals from original ideas to their journeys to the stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:36AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Trash becomes treasure at Brewery Collectibles Club's 50th CANvention by Thomas Humphrey | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After a long year of bottled (or perhaps canned) enthusiasm, the Brewery Collectibles Club of America’s 50th annual CANvention is coming to St. Louis, a city bubbling with its own brewing …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:36AM

Singin' In The Rain Opening Night Audience Reactions | Vox Pops by Official London Theatre

Don't miss your chance to see the smash-hit show at Sadler's Wells. Must end 5 September. Book now: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/singin-in-the-rain-tickets-111427735/?month=08%2F21…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:30AM

Enchanting ‘edutainment’ show sows seeds of fun and sustainability by Aussie Theatre

Get ready to be whisked away to a world of ancient magic, galactic protectors, and mysterious evils as you join

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:28AM

OA announces Brisbane Ring Cycle postponed by Aussie Theatre

Opera Australia, today announced it has been forced to postpone the Brisbane premiere of the world’s first fully digital Ring

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:06AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Riverside Theatres Digital presents Rovers – On Demand

The post Riverside Theatres Digital presents Rovers – On Demand appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:48AM

FAC announces huge Oct–Dec line up by Aussie Theatre

Sunday Music returns to Fremantle Arts Centre in 2021 with a stellar line-up of WA musicians. Running 2–4pm every Sunday

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:36AM

A Quiet Summer at Edinburgh’s Festivals by Matt Wolf

There are fewer shows and smaller audiences than usual at the International Festival and the Fringe this year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:06AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Cinderella by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post Review: Cinderella first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 03:52AM

Opera Australia’s Brisbane Ring Cycle Postponed

The post Opera Australia’s Brisbane Ring Cycle Postponed appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:28AM

Young middle Australians believe arts and culture can drive the COVID-19 recovery and help shape Australia’s future.

The post Young middle Australians believe arts and culture can drive the COVID-19 recovery and help shape Australia’s future. appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:10AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Considering Appropriateness of Funding Set-Aside Practices by Joe Patti

Washington Post reported an interesting development in the Washington, D.C. arts and cultural environment last week. The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities asked the D.C. Council to …

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 01:48AM

Searching For The Unforced Substitute by Joe Patti

Via Artsjournal.com is a FastCompany article by Amy Globus whose thesis is that Covid-19 gave the arts world the kick in the butt required to motivate it to think about how to leverage digit…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 01:48AM

Winners review – expansive parody of capitalism pops with kinetic energy by Gareth Llŷr Evans

Theatre on the Downs, BristolClear in its message and the targets of its take-downs, this play’s rhetoric is persuasive but it leaves you yearning for more Performed in Bristol’s new pop…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:32AM

MTC cancels upcoming production of JACKY by Gabi Bergman

Melbourne Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Jacky has been cancelled due to border closures preventing two cast members entering Victoria

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:28AM

Regional Cultural Venues Tighten Health Requirements by Matthew Wexler

Cities across the United States are tightening their rules on vaccination and COVID guidelines, following in New York's footsteps. The post Regional Cultural Venues Tighten Health Requireme…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:24AM
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Museum of Broadway to open in Times Square in 2022

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SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:14AM

Adult Taxpayer Shares 25-Tweet Thread Bashing Movie Made for Children by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. LOS ANGELES - Local full-grown adult taxpayer Martin Ollens shared a scathing, 25-tweet thread this morning,...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Reopens in London August 19 by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning musical returns to the Victoria Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Checking In With… Stanley Wayne Mathis, Star of Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Book of Mormon, Kiss Me, Kate, More by Andrew Gans

The actor will make his playwriting debut next month with the virtual reading of Preachin’ to the Choir/An Inconvenient Truth.

SOURCE: Playbill 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
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