Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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ALADDIN on Broadway's Jafar #Shorts by Disney On Broadway

On our initial Aladdin backstage drone tour on TikTok Live, we ran into Jafar in a photoshoot moment. Catch this cool behind the scenes moment in Agrabah! #Shorts

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:36PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Letters of Suresh: An Ode to an All-But-Forgotten Art Form by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ Rajiv Joseph’s new play explores the confessional power of the pen and paper The post Letters of Suresh: An Ode to an All-But-Forgotten Art Form appeared first on New York …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:51PM

Letters of Suresh: The Importance of Letter-Writing Admirably Proclaimed by David Finkle

★★★★☆ Rajiv Joseph's spiritual play with completely in-tune director May Adrales and cast, featuring Ramiz Monsef The post Letters of Suresh: The Importance of Letter-Writing Admir…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:50PM

Composer Was A Rock Star Of Their Day? Rock Stars Aren’t Even The Rock Stars Of Today by Joe Patti

I often read about classical music composers being the rock star of their day, but don’t often get a lot of detail about what that meant. I just happened upon an article in Lapham’s Quar…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 09:36PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Call Redialed: NEW Ryan Bauer-Walsh Interview: The Rainbow Lullaby, First LGBTQIA+ Lullaby album, Ali Forney Center, Banana Duck (gender neutral cloth by Adam Rothenberg

I have been a fan of Ryan Bauer-Walsh ever since we met back in 2012. Prior to the global pandemic, I got to see Ryan in Seven Angel’s Theatre 2019 production of my all time favorite music…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 08:54PM

‘Letters of Suresh’ Review: Returning to the Fold by Alexis Soloski

Rajiv Joseph’s new drama revisits the protagonist, and the metaphoric possibilities of origami, of his earlier play “Animals Out of Paper.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:06PM

First Person: Rachel O'Riordan on the enduring power of a sad, funny, and extraordinary play by Rachel O'Riordan

The director on the renewed power of Martin McDonagh's 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' 25 years on The Beauty Queen of Leenane is a vicious, sad and extraordinary play. On the surface, Marti…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:03PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: In Letters of Suresh, Four People Search for Connection Through Snail Mail

Rajiv Joseph's new play is a follow-up to his 2008 drama Animals Out of Paper.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:18PM

Letters of Suresh Review. Unfolding the mysteries of the heart by New York Theater

Rajiv Joseph’s epistolary play begins with some meager clues to the mysteries at its heart – a stack of letters from a man named Suresh, and an origami sculpture of a bird – before it …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:02PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Piffaro and Variant 6 present A New Sun Rises by Gail Obenreder

Piffaro launched its first in-person concert since the pandemic with the singers of Variant 6 for a wide-ranging program, including the premiere of Kile Smith’s Ave Maris Stella. Gail Oben…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:28PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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How AlterTheater and Weaving Spirits are Prioritizing Native Voices and Decolonizing their Practice

by Nicole Gluckstern In September 2020, despite the privations of the pandemic shutdown, San Raphael-based AlterTheater announced an expanded cohort of playwrights selected for the 2020-2…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 05:58PM

Know a Theatre: Six Points Theater of St. Paul, Minn. by American Theatre Editors

Formerly the Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company, this Twin Cities mainstay is dedicated to new work rooted in Jewish culture.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:51PM

The Book of Mormon Returns to Broadway November 5, 2021! by The Book Of Mormon

The Book of Mormon returns to Broadway November 5, 2021! Tickets on sale now! https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/tick... Sign up for the latest news: https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/ Subscr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:48PM

The Book of Mormon Cast is Back Together! by The Book Of Mormon

The Book of Mormon returns to Broadway November 5, 2021! Tickets on sale now! https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/tick... Sign up for the latest news: https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/ Subscr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:48PM

Photos: First Look at Olivia Valli and Adam Pascal in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL

The producers of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have released the first production photo for the tour featuring Olivia Valli as Vivian Ward and Adam Pascal as Edward Lewis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:40PM

Missy Mazzoli Discusses “Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)” by New York Philharmonic

Brooklyn-based composer Missy Mazzoli shares the inspiration for her work “Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres),” whose instrumentation features an unusual instrument that New York Philharmon…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:36PM

The Wilma presents New Saloon’s Minor Character by Brad Rothbart

The Wilma returns to live, in-person performance with Minor Character, a play presenting six translations of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya at the same time. Brad Rothbart reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:28PM

The Folger’s Karen Ann Daniels: Making the Shakespeare We Want by American Theatre Editors

As she steps into a new role at D.C.'s Folger Theatre and Library, she's focused on how a repurposed Bard can help build community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:06PM

Lincoln Center Access Ambassadors by Lincoln Center

Access Ambassadors, Lincoln Center’s career readiness program, is a yearlong school partnership that provides meaningful job skills development and exposure to careers in the arts for New …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:02PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch return to NYC’s legendary Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle by Deb Miller

Beginning this month, Jim Caruso (the recipient of six MAC Awards and nine BroadwayWorld Awards for his nightclub and virtual performances) and Billy Stritch (who recently toured with Tony B…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:59PM

In the News: Wicked Will Broadcast Live on TikTok October 12, Casting for L.A. Paradise Blue, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Tony winner Shuler Hensley has been named artistic director of Georgia's City Springs Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:59PM

Check Out Photos Inside Opening Night of Is This A Room on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tina Satter’s theatrical thriller, starring Emily Davis, officially opened at the Lyceum Theatre October 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Video Auditions Roundup: Moulin Rouge! Ensemble, Into the Woods and The Life at City Center, More by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Writing a Song With Taylor Swift Was the Only Enjoyable Part of ‘Cats’ Movie by Rebecca Rubin

Andrew Lloyd Webber has made no secret of his distain for Hollywood’s movie adaptation of his long-running musical “Cats.” Though the cinematic version offered up the rarity of A-list …

SOURCE: Variety at 04:35PM

Review: Laura Benanti at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Lane Williamson

Laura Benanti brings her jazz-inflected album and signature sense of humor to the stage in the second concert of Feinstein's/54 Below's Diamond Series. Lane Williamson reviews. The post Revi…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 04:30PM

‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Playwright Douglas Lyons Says Black ‘Audiences Are Changing What Broadway Is’ by Shalini Dore

The Circle in the Square Theatre — a Broadway house that last opened a revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” — transformed on Sunday in the ebullient and nourishing sett…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:28PM

Beanie Feldstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sharon D. Clarke and Other Broadway Artists on Theater’s Comeback by Rebecca Rubin

After a devastating industry-wide shutdown, Broadway has finally reopened with performances of beloved shows like “Hamilton,” “Wicked” and new plays and musicals such as “Six,” �…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:26PM

Cecily Strong to Perform The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Strong follows in the footsteps of the great Lily Tomlin, who performed the one-woman play in 1985.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:24PM

Hear from the Cast and Director of Songs for a New World by Paper Mill Playhouse

See rehearsal footage of Songs for a New World and hear from the cast and director, Mark S. Hoebee about why this show is so impactful right now. Get tickets: tinyurl.com/PMPSFANW

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:03PM

Bess Wohl Is Adapting Lillian Hellman’s The Children’s Hour for TV by Dan Meyer

The limited series will expand the scope of the play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview with Melisa Tien by Erin Kahn

As live, in-person theatre returns to the greatest city in the world, we’re spotlighting the NYC theatre artists who make it all happen. Today’s spotlight is on playwright Melisa Tien, w…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:57PM

Critics Respond to ‘Is This a Room’ by Matthew Wexler

After a successful Off-Broadway run, 'Is This a Room' transfers to Broadway, featuring a breakout performance by Emily Davis as whistleblower Reality Winner. The post Critics Respond to ‘I…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:54PM

Lilli Cooper, Javier Munoz, Kate Rockwell & Daniel Yearwood to be Featured in THE EYES OF THE WORLD at Carnegie Hall

Following sold-out Zankel Hall shows in 2018 and 2019, historian John Monsky will bring his groundbreaking American History Unbound series to Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Pere…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM

LACKAWANNA BLUES Announces One-Week Extension

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:43PM

Duncan Laurence - Arcade x DanceOn #Shorts by DanceOn

Duncan Laurence’s “Arcade” sets the perfect backdrop for choreographer Jan Ravnik & Madison Alvarado to give us a beautiful, heart-wrenching glimpse into the dilapidated remains of a r…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:36PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues Extends Broadway Performances by Lindsey Sullivan

Lackawanna Blues has been extended by one week. Star and creator Ruben Santiago-Hudson's solo show will now play through November 7 at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre. Opening night was delaye…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32PM

Cecily Strong to Make New York Theatrical Stage Debut in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Caitlin Moynihan

Saturday Night Live Emmy nominee and Schmigadoon! star Cecily Strong is set to make her New York theatrical stage debut in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe at Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32PM

The Shed Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season Featuring Cecily Strong's New York Theatrical Debut & More

Alex Poots, Artistic Director and CEO, today announced five new commissions by pioneering artists from across the performing arts, visual arts, and pop culture for The Shed’s winter/spring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:29PM

Jim O’Quinn, Founding Editor of American Theatre Magazine, Dies at 75 by American Theatre Editors

Hired in 1982 to create a national theatre magazine, he spent decades covering and celebrating artists and companies in the U.S. and around the world.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:15PM

Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 BIPOC Theatre Night Oct 15 at Signature Theatre by Broadway Black

Broadway Black in collaboration with Signature Theatre hosts a BIPOC theatre night on October 15th, 2021 7:30 PM for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992  by Anna Deavere Smith in the Pershing Squa…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:00PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Cecily Strong Will Make Theatre Debut in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Talaura Harms

The production is part of The Shed's winter programming, which also includes Claudia Rankine's Help.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Cecily Strong Will Make NY Theatre Debut in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Talaura Harms

The production is part of The Shed's winter programming, which also includes Claudia Rankine's Help.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Cecily Strong Sets New York Stage Debut In Revival Of Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Solo Show ‘The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe’ by Greg Evans

Saturday Night Live‘s Cecily Strong will make her New York stage debut this December in an Off Broadway production of The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, Jane Wagner�…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:54PM

‘Lackawanna Blues’ announces one-week extension on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced a one-week extension of “Lackawanna Blues,” following the cancellation of several performances.  “Lackawanna Blues” will now play the Samuel J. …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:48PM

Call Answered: Kevin Mambo Interview: Actor, Netflix's Hit & Run, Lynn Nottage's Ruined, Guiding Light by Adam Rothenberg

I am so excited to interview actor and musician Kevin Mambo because back in 2009 I got to see Kevin LIVE on stage in Manhattan Theatre Club’s production of Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:48PM

For Folger’s Karen Ann Daniels, the Bard’s big O stands for opportunity by Ramona Harper

The new artistic director and director of programming has her sights set on equity and community.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:46PM

"I'm Gonna Wash That Man" from A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING by Goodspeed Musicals

A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein September 24 - November 28 The Goodspeed Learn More: https://www.goodspeed.org/shows/a-grand-night-for-singing Many of the…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:36PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues Extends on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The show had canceled a handful of performances after the Tony winner sustained a back injury.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

See the West End Company of The Phantom of the Opera Celebrate 35 Years at Her Majesty’s Theatre by Lindsey Sullivan

Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera celebrated its 35th anniversary at Her Majesty’s Theatre on October 11. Stars Killian Donnelly, Lucy St. Louis, Rhys Whitfield and the cast c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Erich Bergen Returns to Waitress on Broadway as Dr. Pomatter by Caitlin Moynihan

The doctor is in! Erich Bergen will take over the role of Dr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway for a limited time. He will play the role from October 19 through 24 and then again from Novemb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Take a Look as Tony Winner Adrienne Warren Reopens in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical officially reopened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on October 8 and thanks to these photos and videos, you can feel like you were there. Tony winner Adrien…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Drew Gehling Opens Up About Coming Back to Waitress, Honoring Nick Cordero & More by Lindsey Sullivan

The doctor is in! Drew Gehling has stepped back into Waitress as Dr. Pomatter for the Sara Bareielles-scored musical's Broadway return. He spoke with Broadway.com correspondent Charlie Coope…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Get a First Look of Rajiv Joseph’s Letters of Suresh Off-Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Go inside Rajiv Joseph’s Letters of Suresh by checking out these production photos of the new play. The off-Broadway production, which serves a companion piece to Joseph’s Animals Out of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s ‘Lackawanna Blues’ Extends Broadway Run by Greg Evans

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s critically acclaimed Lackawanna Blues is extending its limited Broadway engagement by a week, making up for recent performances canceled due to the star’s back in…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:21PM

Kate Rockwell, Teal Wicks & More Join Lineup for BROADWAY BOOKER @ Birdland

On Monday October 18th, Broadway Booker, a mobile-friendly website that allows you to book your favorite Broadway stars for both virtual and in-person events, is bringing their roster of boo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

VIDEO: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for IS THIS A ROOM

Is This A Room, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Tina Satter, just celebrated its opening night at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 W 45th Street, New York, NY), where it will play …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Photos: Robin Givens Pays a Visit to THOUGHTS OF A COLORED MAN

Robin Givens joined the standing ovation cheering from the front row at last night’s preview performance of Broadway’s “Thoughts of a Colored Man” at the Golden Theater. After the sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

How Norm Lewis Found New Rhythms in ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ by Gordon Cox

The fan-favorite Broadway veteran Norm Lewis is doing something he’s never done before: starring on Broadway in a play. After a career marked by many of the great roles in musical theater …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:09PM

Cecily Strong to Make New York Theater Debut at the Shed by Sarah Bahr

The “S.N.L.” star steps into a role originated by Lily Tomlin, and Claudia Rankine’s “Help” gets its pandemic-delayed world premiere in the new Shed season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:06PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'Waving Through A Window' in a New Lyric Video from DEAR EVAN HANSEN

Watch Ben Platt perform 'Waving Through a Window' in a new lyric video from Dear Evan Hansen, featuring new clips from the film adaption of the hit Broadway musical!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Gavin Creel Lets His Imagination Run Wild With Gay Stories and House Music by Kathryn Shattuck

The actor, singer and songwriter, whose new show is inspired by the Met, talks about finding clarity with Yung Pueblo and the spiritual aspects of Grape-Nuts.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:32PM

Neil LaBute Seeks ‘The Answer to Everything’ in Germany by A.J. Goldmann

The American playwright’s first new play since he parted ways with his theater in 2018 during the #MeToo movement finds a stage far from New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:32PM

SLSO plans concert, endowment fund in honor of former Post-Dispatch critic by Daniel Durchholz Special To The Post-Dispatch

The fund, made possible with a bequest of more than $1 million from Sarah Bryan Miller, supports vocal soloists and underwrites performances.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:12PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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World Premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical Will Begin in 2022 by Andrew Gans

The U.K. and Ireland tour is set to launch February 3, 2022, at Leicester's Curve.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Inis Nua Theatre presents Janet Moran’s A Holy Show by Josh Herren

Inis Nua’s A Holy Show gives a surprising warm and fuzzy feeling despite its grim subject matter: the 1981 hijacking of Aer Lingus Flight 164. Josh Herren reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:48PM

The Mirror And The Light VLOG: West End rehearsals and Meet the Cast! by Official London Theatre

Niamh James takes over our vlog camera to take us behind the scenes of rehearsals for The Mirror And The Light! Keep watching to meet the cast and see what goes on in the rehearsal room... …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:38PM

The Osmonds: A New Musical Casts Its Title Brothers

The biomusical will debut with a UK and Ireland tour.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12PM

At Bessie Awards, Dancers Gather to Celebrate Pandemic Art by Javier C. Hernández

The annual awards show recognized performers across a variety of genres, including hip-hop and flamenco.

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

‘Is This a Room’ on Broadway is an ‘astonishing’ new play that dramatizes a real FBI interrogation by David Buchanan

The long-awaited reopening of Broadway has just welcomed one of its most unique offerings of the season with the debut of new drama “Is This a Room.” One of a duo of transcript plays to …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Paradise Square: Watch the Music Video for 'I'd Be a Soldier,' From the Broadway-Bound Musical by Playbill

Paradise Square has released a preview video of a song from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical. "I'd Be a Soldier" is one of several new numbers written for the musical since its 2019 Berke…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM

FORTY DAYS A SLAVE: SUZAN-LORI PARKS ON HER INCENDIARY NEW PLAY ‘WHITE NOISE’ by Robert Shuman

(Alexis Soloski’s interview  appeared in the Guardisn, 10/12; Photo:  ‘I was basically ripping the face off of civilisation’ … Ken Nwosu as Leo and Helena Wilson as Dawn in White N…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:45AM

The Jean Wallace Story by Trav S.D.

There are fewer than two dozen film acting credits in the dossier of Jean Wallace (Jean Walaceck, 1923-1990). Yet hers is a story worth knowing for show biz buffs I think. Wallace was raised…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:42AM

Manhattan Theatre Club's Morning Sun Begins Previews Off-Broadway October 12 by Talaura Harms

Edie Falco, Blair Brown, and Marin Ireland star in the world premiere by Tony winner Simon Stephens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Cast Set for World Premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

Casting has been announced for the previously reported world premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical, which will now debut at Leicester’s Curve on February 3, 2022 before heading out on a …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Why shouldn’t you hate musicals? Adam Lenson’s new book Breaking Into Song has the answer by Louise Penn

Director Adam Lenson has something to say about musicals. In this essential text for theatre lovers, he challenges your perceptions of what a musical can, is, and might be.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Six, Chicken & Biscuits, Is This A Room. Theater Boosters. Darren Criss, Pal Joey to hustle on Broadway at last. #Stageworthy This Week by New York Theater

“Booster” has taken on a new meaning in the age of COVID, which Broadway has embraced in its own way. Some 250 people have been hired (so far) to serve as safety team members in Broadway…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:59AM

Watch Sutton Foster Talk The Music Man, New Memoir, More by Dan Meyer

The Tony-winning star had a cute moment seeing her book cover for the first time on Good Morning America.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein illuminates a lifetime in art with a new multimedia concert by Jeff Lunden

The eloquent pianist used a work break imposed by the pandemic to learn something new: stage directing, a skill set she put to use in creating a multimedia recital.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:54AM

Why ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ the Album Has Always Rocked by Darryn King

When I discovered the record, it felt like the bizarre offspring of my deepest, dorkiest passions: theater and dad rock.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42AM

Forty days a slave: Suzan-Lori Parks on her incendiary new play White Noise by Alexis Soloski

In a drama that taps straight into these angry, anguished times, a Black artist responds to a police beating by becoming his white friend’s ‘enslaved person’. Pulitzer-winner Parks exp…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

Dublin theatre festival review – compelling, exciting drama by Helen Meany

Various venues, DublinImmersive Irish history, unacknowledged Aids deaths and post-coital chats – this year’s festival is challenging and entertaining Returning to live performance with…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at 50: What Was the Buzz? by Sarah Bahr

The rock opera, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, opened on Broadway on Oct. 12, 1971, to protests, an irate composer — and sold-out shows.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:06AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 10:00AM

Paradise Square: Watch the Music Video for 'I'd Be a Soldier,' From the Broadway-Bound Musical by Talaura Harms

The new musical will arrive on Broadway in early 2022 following a Chicago tryout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

The Prop Table #2: Broadway Flea 2021 Haul! by Broadway By Ghostlight

In this second installment of our Prop Table series, I'll share my most recent acquisitions from the 35th annual BC/EFA Flea Market! I was able to snag amazing props from shows like Hamilton…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Is This A Room Dramatizes a Real-Life Encounter With the FBI

One of the best off-Broadway shows of 2019 transfers to Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:54AM

Morning Sun - Edie Falco on New York Neighborhoods by Manhattan Theatre Club

“It is a character in the lives of so many people.” - Edie Falco Don’t miss MTC’s world premiere of MORNING SUN written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk A…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36AM

Morning Sun - Blair Brown on New York People by Manhattan Theatre Club

“I’ve had so many encounters in New York that have had that kind of dearness and real care for total strangers. Someone you know you will never meet again.” - Blair Brown Don’t mis…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36AM

Morning Sun - Marin Ireland on New York Theatre by Manhattan Theatre Club

“Dreams do come true!” - Marin ireland Don’t miss MTC’s world premiere of MORNING SUN written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebaue…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36AM

‘Is This A Room’ Brings Downtown Weird to Broadway by David Cote

The world is getting weirder by the day. I think the audience is ready for it now.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:28AM

Stars in the House Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month October 11–12 by Dan Meyer

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley host an In the Heights game night for the daily series, benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

‘Emotional, thought-provoking & honest’: THE MOUNTAINTOP – Manchester ★★★ by Kristy Stott

Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, revived at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre by Roy Alexander Weise, is what happens when we examine our heroes at their most vulnerable.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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South Pacific ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

“Most People Long for Another Island” By: Samuel L. Leiter October 11, 2021: Theatre-loving residents of Nassau County (not to mention the nearby borough of Queens) have reason to re…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:59AM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 10/12/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio (new streaming format too). A dancer's story about Bob Fosse at The Mahaiwe, Someone Else's House at TheaterWorks, MOSSO at Symphony Hall. and more. segm…

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com at 08:49AM

A Place for We review – three generations keep London’s flame alive by Anya Ryan

Park theatre, LondonIn Archie Maddocks’ play, set in one building in Brixton, three families from different times strive to serve their ever-changing community Can tradition last forever?…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

Creative Goods launches QR-enabled buying program for Broadway merch by Caitlin Huston

Creative Goods Merchandise has launched a new program allowing theatergoers to purchase merchandise from their seats. Patrons can purchase items by scanning a QR code, which will appear on s…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:12AM

A Fan’s Gotta Do: A Review of Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog at Black Button Eyes Productions by Ben Kaye

“Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” the quirky three-part musical web series about the sad machinations of a supervillain, displayed an early example of what entertainment on the Interne…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Critics Weigh In on “Is This A Room” on Broadway, More Openings & Returns this Week, Ellen’s Stardust Diner to Reopen! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, po…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Darlinghurst Theatre Company unveils spring festival program by Aussie Theatre

On Thursday 28 October, Darlinghurst Theatre Company will fling open its doors and invite audiences back to its home at

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:15AM

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/12/21 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 10/12/21. "The Band's Visit" is Hartford-bound. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company at UMass. MOSSO with Maestro Kevin Rhodes in Springfield and arts news for WMass and …

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 07:04AM

‘Heartbreaking but fiercely essential work’: THE NORMAL HEART – National Theatre by Ian Foster

Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart receives a masterful revival courtesy of Dominic Cooke at the National Theatre, starring Ben Daniels.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Bay Area theater artists who called out discrimination find that as some doors close, others open by Lily Janiak

Some whistle-blowers have only seen their opportunities grow, suggesting that the industry’s power balance is shifting.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Norm Lewis' New Rhythms by Broadway Podcast Network

The Broadway fan favorite on "Phantom of the Opera," the freedom of starring in a play, and... mushroom coffee? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Is This A Room Review by Adam Feldman

Tina Satter’s highly absorbing Is This A Room is based on the verbatim transcript of the FBI’s initial interview of Winner on June 3, 2017, at her home in Augusta, Georgia. Refocusing ou…

SOURCE: Time Out at 06:24AM

This new Broadway play doesn't have a script — but it does have a transcript by Alexandra Starr

Is This a Room is based entirely on the transcript of the FBI interrogation of Reality Winner, the former NSA contractor who was imprisoned for leaking classified information.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:06AM

ShentonSTAGE Daily for TUESDAY OCTOBER 12 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for TUESDAY OCTOBER 12 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Proof’ from Peter’s Alley does the math on real-life loss by Debbie Minter Jackson

The prize-winning play grapples with issues of trust and faith in relationships.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:54AM

Cameron Mackintosh’s All-Japanese “Oliver!” Will Have You Asking for More by Victoria Isotti

It was enough for theater fans to learn that after more than 50 years, the Tony Award-winning “Oliver!” would be returning to Tokyo. The icing on the cake (or the extra serving of soup) …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:19AM

How to Play Drunk by Malia Wollan

It’s one of the hardest feats of performance. Find the right balance between subtlety and audience expectations.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

Rob Beckett: ‘You have to suppress your working-class rage to operate in comedy’ by Zoe Williams

The award-winning standup is known for his exuberance, but, as he writes in his memoir, he has had to dodge snobbery throughout his career. He discusses family, fame and being funny Rob Beck…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12AM

VIDEO: How far would you go to right a wrong? Snowflakes post-show Q&A by Terri Paddock

How far would you go to right a wrong? Terri Paddock discussed with the cast and creatives of Robert Boulton’s debut play Snowflakes after a performance at the Old Red Lion Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Planet Fabulon will take Luminato patrons to another planet in ‘The Ruins of Zindor’ by Andrea Yu - Special To The Star

The production, one of the Luminato Festival’s few in-person events, blends elements of an escape room with a murder mystery and live theatre featuring holographic actors portraying aliens.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Noel Coward meets Neil Gaiman in new fantasy drama The Bargain by Featured Content

The Bargain, a new play billed as "Noel Coward meets Neil Gaiman", gets its world premiere this month at Ye Olde Rose & Crown Theatre in Walthamstow, east London. The Controlled Chaos pr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayCon 2021: Racial Justice on Broadway Symposium by Broadwaycon

Representatives from several organizations that are working to diversify our stages and build toward more just conditions for black, indigenous, and people of color in the theatre industry w…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:54AM

Darlinghurst Theatre Company unveils Spring Festival program

The post Darlinghurst Theatre Company unveils Spring Festival program appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:45AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Alter State launches with digital program

The post Alter State launches with digital program appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:27AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents a participatory community engagement project: Floods of Fire

The post Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents a participatory community engagement project: Floods of Fire appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:57AM

A night of romance and grand opera on Glenelg Beach

The post A night of romance and grand opera on Glenelg Beach appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:16AM
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria introduce the digital launch of ALTER STATE by Gabi Bergman

Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria introduce the digital launch of Alter State, a free online program from 9

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:46AM

Melbourne’s Artists add colour to City’s recovery

The post Melbourne’s Artists add colour to City’s recovery appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:22AM

Broadway Black & BFRJ Present The Reckoning, A Halloween Party by Broadway Black

Sunday, October 31st, 2021! Don’t miss The Reckoning! This high-spirited Halloween Party is brought to you by Broadway Black, BFRJ (Broadway for Racial Justice) & RPM Underground. Host…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:22AM

HALLOWEEN EDITION! Disney Dad Trivia: #34. Mommy's back from Wicked on Broadway for one day! by Framily Travel

Lindsay's back from Wicked for the day off, so Jared and Georgia just HAD to do a special HALLOWEEN/villians Disney Dad trivia ! Play along !

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00AM

Join TDF for a 'Chicken & Biscuits' Conversation - Cleo King and Ebony Marshall-Oliver dish about starring in this delicious new comedy

Cleo King and Ebony Marshall-Oliver dish about starring in this delicious new comedy Communal laughter is healing, so it's no wonder that after 18 months of isolation, audiences are craving …

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

Rajiv Joseph's Letters of Suresh Opens October 12 Off-Broadway by Dan Meyer

The Second Stage production features Ali Ahn, Ramiz Monsef, Kellie Overbey, and Thom Sesma.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Off-Broadway Revival of Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Begins October 12 by Dan Meyer

The show, originally a solo piece, now features an ensemble cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory North American Tour Begins October 12 by Andrew Gans

The production resumes performances in Syracuse, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rachel York Is Reno Sweeney in London's Anything Goes Revival Starting October 12 by Andrew Gans

York succeeds Tony winner Sutton Foster at the Barbican Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Karen Ziemba, Robert Cuccioli, Alvin Keith, More Star in Mrs. Warren's Profession Beginning October 12 Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group returns to in-person performances with the Bernard Shaw revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Join TDF for a 'Chicken & Biscuits' Conversation - Cleo King and Ebony Marshall-Oliver dish about starring in this delicious new comedy

Cleo King and Ebony Marshall-Oliver dish about starring in this delicious new comedy Communal laughter is healing, so it's no wonder that after 18 months of isolation, audiences are craving…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

DANCE NEWS: The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2021 NY Dance and Performance Awards by The Dance Enthusiast

DANCE NEWS: The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2021 NY Dance and Performance Awards

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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