Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Australian Council for the Arts encouraging everyone to #TakeYourSeats and get vaxxed by Gabi Bergman

The Australia Council for the Arts is encouraging Australians to #TakeYourSeats to get vaccinated to support the reopening of our

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:29PM

Anthony McGill's Explainer: "You Have the Right To Remain Silent" by Anthony Davis by New York Philharmonic

Principal Clarinet Anthony McGill gives an overview of Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Anthony Davis's "You Have the Right To Remain Silent." Tickets available here 👉 https://nyphil.org…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12PM

Take your seats Australia – vaccination is our ticket to reopening cultural and creative venues and events

The post Take your seats Australia – vaccination is our ticket to reopening cultural and creative venues and events appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:01PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Adrienne Warren Leads Tina: The Tina Turner Musical's Broadway Return by Caitlin Moynihan

The wheels keep on turnin' as Tony winner Adrienne Warren leads the company of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical back to Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 8. As previously announced, N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

American Buffalo, Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss, Sets New Broadway Dates by Lindsey Sullivan

New dates have been announced for the Broadway revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo. The show will now begin previews the week of March 22, 2022 and officially open on April 14, 2022. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Ralph Fiennes to Headline World Premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy in London by Caitlin Moynihan

Stage and screen star Ralph Fiennes will lead the world premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Performances are set to begin at The Bridge Theatre in Lo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Mic Drop! See the Cast of Freestyle Love Supreme Return to Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

No two Freestyle Love Supreme performances are ever the same, and October 7 marked an exciting one as the hip-hop improv sensation, which recently earned a Special Tony Award, returned to Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Watch The Phantom of the Opera Stars Ben Crawford, Meghan Picerno & John Riddle Sing in Times Square by Caitlin Moynihan

The Phantom of the Opera is resuming performances on October 22. To get everyone excited for the big return of the Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster, the stars performed in Times Square for�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Caroline, or Change, Starring Sharon D Clarke, Bows on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

The first Broadway revival of Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner's Caroline, or Change will bow at Studio 54 for its first preview performance on October 8. As previously announced, the musical…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Schele Williams to Direct the Hidden Figures Stage Musical for Disney by Lindsey Sullivan

The previously announced Hidden Figures musical ahas found its director. In an interview on Good Morning America about her children's book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved Hist…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

Odds & Ends: Darren Criss Announces Concert Tour with the Release of A Very Darren Crissmas by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Darren Criss Will Hit the Road This Holiday Season Christmas has come early for Darren Criss fans! Ahead of returning to Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:36PM

@Home review – Didy Veldman explores where the heart is by Sanjoy Roy

Gulbenkian theatre, CanterburyActions speak louder than words as a talented cast take a guided tour of our most intimate relations Didy Veldman’s @Home grew around the idea of being “at…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:03PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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A.R.T. Not Without Ambition: Whitney White, Ramie Targoff, and Stephen Greenblatt by American Repertory Theater

Event occurred April 27, 2020 A special conversation with 'Macbeth In Stride' Creator Whitney White, Ramie Targoff (Professor of English at Brandeis University), and Stephen Greenblatt (Coga…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:24PM

Facetime Interview: Instagram Live REPLAY: Director/Acting Coach Marishka S. Phillips & America's Next Top Model Cycle 4 Winner Naima Mora by Adam Rothenberg

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Call Me Adam (@callmeadamnyc) If you missed my Instagram Live with Director/Acting Coach Marishka S. Phillips & America's Next T…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:18PM

REVIEW: The Mirror and the Light, Gielgud Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of The Mirror and the Light now playing at the Gielgud Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: The Mirror and the L…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:03PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Six The Musical by Elyse Trevers

To many,“Six the Musical” was the show that was mere hours away from opening night when Broadway shut down in March 2020. A smash hit in London’s West End, the show had already created…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:47PM

‘Lackawana Blues’ Review: Ruben Santiago-Hudson Brings His Play to Broadway by Gordon Cox

Here’s a treat: a restorative evening of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s loving recollections of growing up in an upstate New York boarding house run by a life force known as Nanny. When Nanny m…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:35PM

“The Great Leap” Places a Price on a Free Throw—at The Stage    by Patricia L. Morin

Lauren Yee Pits U.S. vs. China in a “Friendship Game” by Patricia L. Morin Lauren Yee’s unique play “The Great Leap,” at The Stage in San Jose calls our attention to winning and lo…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:28PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Martha Graham Dance Company brings "Immediate Tragedy" and other workds The Joyce by Joycetheater

The Martha Graham Dance Company takes the stage with two joyous programs celebrating the exhilarating return to live theater. A new work by Andrea Miller provides a high-energy launch to the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:15PM

La MaMa Theater Reopens With Strange, Enchanting Puppetry by Laura Collins-Hughes

The daring Manhattan theater reopens this month with a gorgeous puppet festival, proving it has lost none of its nerve during the pandemic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:12PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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"Dance While You Can" from The Gardens of Anuncia at The Old Globe by The Old Globe

Tally Sessions and Carmen Roman perform "Dance While You Can" from the stunning new musical The Gardens of Anuncia. Runs through October 17, 2021 at The Old Globe. Tickets: https://www.theol…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:52PM

Weekend Performances of Lackawanna Blues Canceled Due to Ruben Santiago-Hudson Injury by Andrew Gans

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Santiago-Hudson's solo show plays the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

The Dazzling Half-Dozen: “Six The Musical” on Broadway by Philip

Henry VIII wasted no time embarking on his multiple-marriage mission. Just weeks after assuming the English throne at age 19 in 1509, he wed number one of six, Catherine of Aragon, his older…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:30PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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In the News: Watch Graciela Daniele Accept Her Special Tony Award Plus Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Adds New Trustees, More by Talaura Harms

And, Elizabeth McGovern will take on Ava Gardner at London's Riverside Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

The wives of Henry VIII rock a histo-remix of herstory in ‘SIX’ on Broadway by Deb Miller

What began as a student show in a 100-seat venue during the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival has become an international sensation, first on London’s West End, then in regional and touring p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:46PM

Antigone review – gender switch sparks striking take on Sophocles by Chris Wiegand

Mercury theatre, ColchesterWendy Kweh plays Creon as a politically minded queen in Merlynn Tong’s adaptation steeped in grief and decay The chorus has been banished, the cast of five has n…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:42PM

Herndon’s Misha Mullany sees theater dreams come alive in NYC by Keith Loria

She stars in and helms her own musical making its Off-Off-Broadway debut.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:40PM

Jon Rua Talks About His Start on Broadway in IN THE HEIGHTS, DAMN YANKEES, and More by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/JonRuaBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard Ridg…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM

Justin Guarini Shares His Excitement for His Upcoming Concert with Seth Rudetsky by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/JustinGuariniBL BUY TICKETS HERE: https://events.broadwayworld.com/event/justin-guarini-seth-rudetsky-10-10-8-pm-et/ Broadway is back and …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:18PM

Paul Taylor Dance Company makes a triumphant return to Kennedy Center by Sarah L. Kaufman

First in-person dance performance at the arts complex since the pandemic feels like a celebration of perseverance through deprivation.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

Offscript: Jokes and Epiphanies With Will Eno by American Theatre Editors

The playwright of 'Middletown' and 'Thom Pain' talks about his new Ibsen adaptation, 'Gnit,' the often winding pursuit of the self, and the lessons of community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:15PM

‘Lackawanna Blues’ cancels additional Broadway performances by Caitlin Huston

“Lackawanna Blues” has canceled additional Broadway performances due to the recurrence of star Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s back injury. Performances of the one-man show are now canceled fr…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:09PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Tomatoes Got Talent by Barry Gordin

Robin Lyon Gardiner Wins The Seventh Annual “Tomatoes Got Talent” contest at the Triad Theatre. October 08, 2021: The 7th Annual “Tomatoes Got Talent” contest happened at the Tria…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:47PM

Livestreaming a Conversation: NO SUMMARY: MENASA Women Save the Kingdom

By . Golden Thread presents NO SUMMARY: MENASA Women Save the Kingdom livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday 29 October 2021…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:18PM

Hello, Ricky! Wish this ‘Dolly’ would never go away! by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) When it was announced that Ricky Graham would be in the director’s chair for   Hello, Dolly! at Rivertown Theaters for the P…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 02:14PM

Phillip Attmore, Melanie Moore, Joseph Medeiros, and More Will Be Cheek to Cheek Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Randy Skinner will helm The York Theatre Company's world premiere of the song-and-dance celebration featuring the work of Irving Berlin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Livestreaming a Panel: Anti-racist Strategies in Dramaturgy and the Kenneth Tynan Award 2021

By . Dramaturgs' Network presents a panel on Anti-racist Strategies in Dramaturgy and the Kenneth Tynan Award 2021, livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer-produced HowlRound TV net…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:04PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Five Most-Often Performed Symphonies at Carnegie Hall by Carnegie Hall Staff

The top five spots are held by just two composers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsal for the Return of Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Playbill Staff

The Tony Award-winning production, newly condensed into one play, is set to resume performances at the Lyric Theatre November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:26PM

Ralph Fiennes To Play NYC Power Broker Robert Moses In London World Premiere Of David Hare’s ‘Straight Line Crazy’ by Greg Evans

Ralph Fiennes will lead the cast as New York City power broker Robert Moses in the world premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy at London’s The Bridge theater this spring. Nicholas…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:23PM

Phantom London 2021 | The Phantom of the Opera by The Phantom Of The Opera

Presenting The Phantom of the Opera, the smash hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber! Experience the power of the phantom with your nearest performance: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:18PM

A lady with a machine gun by Alexander Mantush

Belarusian theatre hibernated since the notorious events of 2020. The artistic quality of most of the state theatres’ performances is quite low, while most of the independent theatre compa…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:17PM

Review of Worlds Fair Inn by Erin Kahn

For whatever reason, there seems to be an upsurge in absurdist theatre lately. Maybe it’s because the last two years felt like a badly scripted Beckett play. At any rate, the newest is Ran…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:09PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Ralph Fiennes to Lead Cast of David Hare’s ‘Straight Line Crazy’ by Naman Ramachandran

Ralph Fiennes will lead the cast in the world premiere of David Hare’s “Straight Line Crazy,” to be directed by Nicholas Hytner at London’s The Bridge theater. Fiennes stars as Rober…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:57PM

Top BIPOC Plays You Can’t Miss by Jose Solis

Jose Solís shares insights on why these plays matter. The post Top BIPOC Plays You Can’t Miss appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 12:48PM

‘Lackawanna Blues’ Canceled Opening Night Performance Due To Ruben Santiago-Hudson Back Injury by Greg Evans

Lackawanna Blues received excellent opening night reviews, even without an opening night. Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s solo play was set to resume performances at Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedma…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:45PM

Cynthia Harris, the Mother on ‘Mad About You,’ Dies at 87 by Sam Roberts

She was a familiar, sometimes meddling, presence on a hit ’90s sitcom about a pair of newlyweds. Earlier she won acclaim as Wallis Simpson, who inspired a king to abdicate.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:32PM

Watch Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera Perform on the Red Steps in Times Square by Talaura Harms

The cast, including stars Ben Crawford, Meghan Picerno, and John Riddle, appeared on Good Morning America October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Indigenous Enterprise | NOV 9-14 by Joycetheater

The beat of the drum continues in the 21st century with Indigenous Enterprise, a Native American and Canadian collective that first stunned crowds at the Sydney Opera House in 2018 with thei…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:17PM

Now Serving: Hedgerow resumes in-person indoor theater with THE WEIR by Christopher Munden

Marcie Bramucci took on the role of executive director at Hedgerow Theater at an interesting time. For three generations, members of the Reed/Kelsey family had… The post Now Serving: Hedg…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 12:14PM

Black History Month: Plays about Black histories on in London by Kitty Underwood

This Black History Month, we wanted to highlight some of the amazing plays and musicals on in London that tell stories of Black history. The post Black History Month: Plays about Black histo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:06PM

Student Blogs This Week - An Interview with a Composer, Favorite Tony Awards Moments, and More!

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Brooklyn Academy of Music Plans a New York-Focused Season by Javier C. Hernández

In its first full season since the start of the pandemic, the organization will feature a mix of new and familiar works in dance and theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:00PM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Gender Casting: Theatre Educators in the United States Need to Pay Attention to Title IX Developments by Kimberly Messer

By Kimberly Messer. Kim Messer writes about the potential impact that anti-trans laws aimed at school athletics could have a broader impact on theatre students.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:45AM

Chicago’s Samuel G. Roberson Jr. Fellowship Will Go to a Director by Daniella Ignacio

In its second year, the fellowship named for the late Congo Square Theatre artistic director will pair a Windy City theatre with a director for a residency.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:31AM

Darren Criss Will Launch Holiday Concert Tour in December by Andrew Gans

The upcoming tour celebrates the Emmy winner's new album, A Very Darren Crissmas, which drops October 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Far from her comfort zone: Natalia Osipova feels the beat by Lyndsey Winship

Lockdown’s dance legacy is evident in a new series of films, including one that matches the ex-Bolshoi ballerina with hip-hop choreographer Joseph Toonga Just because we can get back into …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

Ballerina Georgina Pazcoguin: ‘We owe it to younger dancers not to stay silent’ by Fiona Sturges

In her new memoir, New York City Ballet’s first Asian-American soloist speaks out about racism and sexual bullying in ballet. Now she wants to overhaul the industry from within When Georgi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

The Long Song review – a vivid, harrowing staging of Andrea Levy’s novel by Mark Lawson

Chichester Festival theatreTara Tijani and Llewella Gideon are superb in this unblinking portrait of dignity amid moral horror, which follows a Jamaican woman looking back on her life An add…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

Nik Dodani and Ben Thompson Join Jennifer Nettles in Waitress on Broadway

New casting is announced for Waitress's limited return engagement.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

'Metamorphoses' review - a collaborative approach offers a fresh take on Ovid by Matt Wolf

Ovid comes to refreshed life courtesy 3 playwrights, 2 directors, and 4 actors

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 11:22AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 1103: Peter Michael Marino by Adam Szymkowicz

photo credit: Mikiodo Peter Michael MarinoHometown: Queens, NYCurrent Town: Manhattan, NYQ:  Tell me about "Planet of the Grapes Live:A:  “Planet of the Grapes Live” is the result of w…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:21AM

The Phantom Of The Opera | NEW 2021 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Ahead of the 35th Birthday of The Phantom of the Opera, we're getting a look at new footage from the show. Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, starring doub…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:20AM

Arts Advocacy for Newbies: How to Break All the Rules and Create a New Paradigm by Brooke Ishibashi

By Brooke Ishibashi. Brooke Ishibashi, performer and co-founder of Be An #ArtsHero, shares her experiences organizing with and advocating for arts workers during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:15AM

Science in Theatre Festival to Bring Together Tech and Arts by Daniella Ignacio

AI, mixed reality, and Smartwear technology are among the draws at Transforma Theatre’s women-driven festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:11AM

The Fled Collective Returns to Flea Theater Under New Terms by Daniella Ignacio

In a new partnership and reparative grant, the collective will become the key resident company at the downtown New York theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:01AM

October 8, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 – Broadway Extends Vax Requirement Even though it may not come as a surprise, our new normal is here to stay. . . at lea…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Hartford Stage announces last show of season — Latin American musical comedy ‘Kiss My Aztec’ by Christopher Arnott

"Kiss My Aztec!" will closed the 2021-22 Hartford Stage season in June. The comic musical, which plays fast and loose with Latin American history, was co-created by the comic actor and write…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:51AM

Full Cast Revealed for Almeida Theatre's Spring Awakening by Logan Culwell-Block

The London venue will present the Tony-winning Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical later this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Makes Music of the Past in ‘Lackawanna Blues’ by David Cote

On at the Manhattan Theatre Club, 'Lackawanna Blues' explores survival and finding heart in your own life, backed by harmonica.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:21AM

Broadway Records Releases World Premiere Recording of Stephen Schwartz’s Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook by Talaura Harms

The album features the cast of the 2021 ACT (A Contemporary Theater) of CT streaming production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Natasha Katz | Cue-ing a Musical | American Theatre Wing's Master Class Series by American Theatre Wing

Streamed live from the #PRG office in Secaucus, NJ, six time Tony winning Lighting Designer Natasha Katz takes demonstrates how to use lighting cues to effectively tell a story to your audie…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12AM

Freestyle Love Supreme ReOpens on Broadway by Sandi Durell

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME returned to the Booth Theatre last night on Broadway for a limited run to January 2, 2022. It was created by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Anthony Veneziale and…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:11AM

Sarah Brightman's U.S. Concert Tour, A Christmas Symphony, Will Launch in November by Andrew Gans

The upcoming tour, featuring The Phantom of the Opera star, will play dates in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Texas, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Almeida Theatre announces full cast for Spring Awakening by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Almeida Theatre has announced full casting for Rupert Goold's revival of the award-winning musical Spring Awakening This post Almeida Theatre announces full cast for Spri…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:04AM

‘Lackawanna Blues’: Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s ‘vibrant’ play and performance are a ‘master class’ by David Buchanan

Twenty years after Ruben Santiago-Hudson first brought the town of Lackawanna, New York to life Off-Broadway, his autobiographical play “Lackawanna Blues” has arrived on Broadway. The so…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, October 8, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:56AM

Livestreaming Indigenous Peoples' Day Panel: Native Women Leading

By . In this conversation we discuss artistic leadership, practices and methodology from an Indigenous perspective.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:52AM

Ralph Fiennes Will Lead World Premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy at The Bridge by Talaura Harms

The London theatre has also announced casting for Philip Pullman’s The Book of Dust–La Belle Sauvage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

“Our Town” Amazes with Terrific Third Act—at CCCT by Bdhorwitz

Thornton Wilder’s Time Travelers Turn into Glorious Ghosts by Barry David Horwitz When I moved to Berkeley in 1960 for school, I thought I’d landed in Thornton Wilder’s ideal small tow…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:47AM

Carolee Carmello Breaks into Songs by Sandi Durell

By Brian Scott Lipton . . . For over three decades, Carolee Carmello has proven to be the consummate musical theater actress, tackling everything from 1776 to Mamma, Mia! to Hello, Dolly! an…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:45AM

Who Were the Gaiety Girls? by Trav S.D.

Before the Floradora Girls, the Ziegfeld Girls, or the Goldwyn Girls, there were the Gaiety Girls. These were the creation of West End impresario George Edwardes (1855-1915). Edwardes had le…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:32AM

‘American Buffalo’ Broadway Revival With Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss Coming In Spring by Greg Evans

The Broadway revival of David Mamet’s American Buffalo starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss – postponed from 2020 due to the Covid shutdown – will open at Circle …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM

‘American Buffalo’ plans Broadway run in spring 2022 by Caitlin Huston

“American Buffalo” starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell and Darren Criss will get its Broadway run this spring.  The David Mamet play, directed by Neil Pepe, was originally schedul…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:30AM

American Buffalo Revival, Starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, and Darren Criss, Will Open on Broadway in 2022 by Andrew Gans

The David Mamet drama, which had been in rehearsal as the pandemic closed theatres worldwide, will play Circle in the Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

London Anything Goes Revival, Starring Sutton Foster, Will Be Screened in Cinemas by Andrew Gans

The current West End revival will sail into 450 cinemas in the U.K.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:26AM

‘Lackawanna Blues’ cancels opening night performance due to star injury by Caitlin Huston

The Thursday evening performance of “Lackawanna Blues,” which was meant to be the show’s new opening night, was cancelled due to a recurrence of lead Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s back inj…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:09AM

#ABTFALL21 Spotlight | Jessica Lang's World Premiere ZIGZAG by American Ballet Theatre

ZIGZAG celebrates the legendary career of Tony Bennett, using both his songs and his visual artwork to highlight the authentic humanity of his vocal performances. Join us for our Fall Seaso…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:02AM

‘A dramatic end with impressive lighting effects’: THE BALLAD OF MARIA MARTEN — Theatre Royal, Winchester (UK Tour) by Elaine Chapman

The Red Barn murder in 1827 took place in Polstead, Suffolk it’s the notorious tale about Maria Marten who was brutally shot dead by her partner William Corder.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Watch Ramin Karimloo Record 'Welcome to My World' From New Burt Bacharach-Steven Sater Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

Released by Broadway Records, the Some Lovers concept album features Christy Altomare, Jennifer Holliday, Derek Klena, Ethan Slater, Tracie Thoms, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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JOURNALISTS FROM RUSSIA AND THE PHILIPPINES WIN NOBEL PEACE PRIZE by Robert Shuman

(Jake Cordell’s article appeared in the Moscow Times, 10/8/21; Photo: Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, BBC.) The editor of the independent Novaya Gazeta newspaper won the prestigious award …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 08:57AM

Anything Goes announces two night only cinema screenings by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo London's hit production of Anything Goes starring Sutton Foster has announced a limited cinema release on 28 November and 1 December 2021. This post Anything Goes announces t…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:14AM

Breach of Peace: Stories of the Freedom Riders of 1961 by Bruce Steele & Edwin Arnaudin

Mike Wiley’s “documentary theater” tells riveting first-person tales of the Freedom Riders from 1961, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights struggle.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 08:09AM

Athena review – teenage duellists take a hesitant stab at friendship by Kate Wyver

Yard theatre, LondonTwo vividly portrayed fencers shuffle towards a climactic battle in this smart, galvanising coming-of-age drama The verbal sparring is sharp and pointed in Gracie Gardne…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, October 8, 2021 by Ashley Steves

Dodani and Thompson in “Waitress,” Gordon in “Hadestown,” The Flea Is Back And (Hopefully) Better Than Ever “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Pioneer Valley Radio review: Shirley Valentine at Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G. Auerbach

My Pioneer Valley Radio review of "Shirley Valentine" at Berkshire Theatre Group. segment begins at 1:00

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com at 07:50AM

REVIEW: Antigone, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Antigone now playing at The Mercury Theatre, Colchester. Until 16 October. This post REVIEW: Antigone, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭ first appea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:19AM

Westfield News review: Shirley Valentine, Berkshire Theatre Group by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News review: Corinna May as "Shirley Valentine", directed by Eric Hill, at Berkshire Theatre Group.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:15AM

Disney's Frozen Let It Go performed by Samantha Barks, Stephanie McKeon and 4 casts around the world by Official London Theatre

For the first time in forever, Disney's Frozen cast members from four continents join together for a truly inspirational version of ‘Let It Go’. This new video features the Anna and Elsa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:04AM

‘A lot of potential’: GOING THE DISTANCE — Lawrence Batley Theatre (Online) by Louise Penn

Theatres were in trouble over the whole of 2020, and many are still waiting for audiences to return to their pre-pandemic levels.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘My Lord, What a Night’ becomes truly thrilling at Ford’s Theatre by Ramona Harper

Imagined musings on the historically real friendship between Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein, two powerful voices for freedom.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:42AM

The Choir Of Man announce West End cast for November opening by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Choir Of Man have announced casting for the West End production of the hit show when it opens at London's Arts Theatre In November. This post The Choir Of Man announce We…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:40AM

Friday Diary: Theatre in cinemas, and Jessye Norman and my spinal surgery history by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post Friday Diary: Theatre in cinemas, and Jessye Norman and my spinal surgery history first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 06:39AM

THOUGHTS ON CUSH JUMBO’S HAMLET Young Vic SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

AN EVER-MORPHING PROTEAN TEXT…RENEWS AGAIN BEFORE OUR EYES      Every Hamlet should give us something new.  The play is a philosophical and psychological labyrinth,  its jewels and se…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:12AM

Virtual dance exchange pushes boundaries of movement through VR technology by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Collaborators worked with Pittsburgh-based XRconnectED to film works in a 360-degree format to create an immersive experience for viewers.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Lance Weiler on the Future of Storytelling and the Film “The Last Broadcast” by Alexander Fatouros

A connoisseur of new art forms and emergent technology, Lance Weiler is a highly sought-after storyteller and media artist practicing in film, TV, theatre, games, and code. After stunning au…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:18AM

‘Sombre mood, visual distortions, intense emotions’: THE HAIRY APE — Online by John Chapman

I remember a student I was once trying to get to read more saying “What’s the point, there are just too many books”. Perhaps I’m beginning to have the same reaction to digital theatr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Eight candidates for the next UK city of culture announced by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Areas will receive £40,000 grants to support the next step of their applications to succeed Coventry Armagh City, Bradford, County Durham and Stirling are among the eight places in the UK l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

Glamrou: From Qur’an to Queen review – coming-of-age comedy with pizzazz by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonAmrou Al-Kadhi’s drag alter ego, poised between self-absorption and self-irony, delivers a tart, funny and swaggering tale “Too gay for Iraq, too Iraq for gay.” Tha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

Friday essay: a world of pain – Australian theatre in crisis

The post Friday essay: a world of pain – Australian theatre in crisis appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:16AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Season updates – Robyn Archer and Othello by Aussie Theatre

Queensland Theatre has confirmed new dates for two of its 2021 Season productions recently impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. The world

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:53AM

Queensland Ballet: Bespoke

The post Queensland Ballet: Bespoke appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:11AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Bonus: BroadwayCon D&D One-Shot by Broadwaycon

BroadwayCon Co-Founder Anthony Rapp game masters a one-shot adventure based on the popular TTRPG, Dungeons & Dragons. This one-shot, "The Workshop Watches," was written by game designer Leon…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:32AM

Tang Kwong-San’s Quest to Understand Hong Kong by Christie Lee

When Tang Kwong-san and fellow Hong Kong artist Yuen Nga-chi first visited Tung Ping Chau a few months ago, they were looking for an interesting backdrop for a project they had in mind. But …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 02:18AM

NIDA welcomes Rhoda Roberts AO by Aussie Theatre

The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) has announced Rhoda Roberts AO has joined the organisation as First Nations Consultant.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:08AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) to re-open its doors on Tuesday 12 October

The post Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) to re-open its doors on Tuesday 12 October appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:56AM

Review: Sutton Foster Reflects on Honing Her Craft (While Crafting) in Hooked

Foster's new memoir will be released October 12.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:24AM

On the Couch with Roxanne McDonald

The post On the Couch with Roxanne McDonald appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:22AM
Friday, October 8, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Things That Get My Goat

The post Things That Get My Goat appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:54AM

Regional Arts NSW farewells long-time CEO Elizabeth Rogers

The post Regional Arts NSW farewells long-time CEO Elizabeth Rogers appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:07AM

Review of Matriarch by Erin Kahn

In a convertible car, speakers blaring, a woman is breastfeeding her baby when she hears someone make a derogatory comment. Enraged, she gets up and launches into an impassioned speech about…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:00AM

Checking In With… London The Phantom of the Opera Star Lucy St. Louis by Andrew Gans

"I have been blessed with an opportunity that I pray inspires hope, positivity, inspiration, and inclusion for the current and future generations."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway Revival of Caroline, or Change, Starring Sharon D. Clarke, Begins Previews October 8 by Dan Meyer

Caissie Levy, John Cariani, Samantha Williams, and more round out the cast at Studio 54.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Starring Tony Winner Adrienne Warren, Reopens on Broadway October 8 by Ryan McPhee

Warren steps back into the title role for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bryan Batt’s Dear Mr. Williams Launches Le Petit Theatre's 105th Season October 8 by Andrew Gans

Batt's solo show, directed by Michael Wilson, is the first live production at the New Orleans venue since the pandemic began.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Lili Taylor Stars in Wallace Shawn’s The Fever Off-Broadway, Starting October 8 by Dan Meyer

The Audible production, directed by Scott Elliott, plays the Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

10 Dance Performances to See This Fall - The return of NYC Ballet, the Fall for Dance Festival, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more

The return of NYC Ballet, the Fall for Dance Festival, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and moreBroadway and Off Broadway aren't the only in-person performances that are back. NYC's dance sce…

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

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend October 8-11 - See the Rita Moreno doc, Justin Guarini and Bonnie Milligan in live concerts and mo

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. But there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this holiday weekend, Friday…

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

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend October 8-11 - See the Rita Moreno doc, Justin Guarini and Bonnie Milligan in live concerts and mo by Raven Snook

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. But there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this holiday weekend, Friday…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

10 Dance Performances to See This Fall - The return of NYC Ballet, the Fall for Dance Festival, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more by Juan Michael Porter Ii

The return of NYC Ballet, the Fall for Dance Festival, Complexions Contemporary Ballet and more Broadway and Off Broadway aren't the only in-person performances that are back. NYC's dance sc…

SOURCE: TDF 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