Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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In ‘Hadestown’ at Kennedy Center, a wildly exciting theatrical carnival by Jordan Wright

Borrowing from Greek mythology, a musical of love, loss, and the power of dreams.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:34PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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An epic history of the rise and demise of one family’s American Dream and financial empire in ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ on Broadway by Deb Miller

If you’re concerned about the potential discomfort or waning attention precipitated by sitting through a three-part production with a running time of more than three hours and two intermis…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:00PM

Tell Me More | Episode 59: Cody Renard Richard on Leading Change on Broadway by Matt Tamanini

On today’s episode, Matt speaks with  one of the leading change-agents in theatre today, multi-hyphenate theatre artist, Cody Renard Richard. Having already been a working stage manager o…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Randy Rainbow Releases Album: ‘A Little Brains, A Little Talent’ by Matthew Wexler

Musical satirist Randy Rainbow’s new album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent, is available for pre-order in anticipation of its release on October 29. The post Randy Rainbow Releases Album…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:48PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Brings the Music of the Night Back to ‘Phantom’ by Joshua Barone

After a long pandemic pause, “The Phantom of the Opera” is returning to Broadway with some help from its creator.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM

Chad Kimball Sues ‘Come From Away’ Over His Termination by Jennifer Schuessler

The actor, who is Christian, said in an interview he was let go because of his religious beliefs. The show’s producers declined to comment.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Emerging Through the Fog of a Pandemic With ‘Giselle’ by Gia Kourlas

American Ballet Theater returns to Lincoln Center with its full-length production — and with it, a breakthrough performance by Skylar Brandt.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:54PM

Here's a First Look at Celina Smith & Taraji P. Henson as They Get Ready for NBC's Annie Live! by Lindsey Sullivan

The first glimpse at newcomer Celina Smith as Annie and Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan has arrived! NBC's Annie Live! is set to air on December 2 at 8PM ET. The star-studded cast will als…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Releases Holiday Album Happiness Is...Christmas! & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ring in the Holiday Season with Kristin Chenoweth Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth released the holiday album Happiness Is...…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Broadway Will Dim Its Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Terrence McNally by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning playwright passed away March 24, 2020, at the age of 81.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Dance Review: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE at the Kennedy Center Lifts Your Spirits by Carolyn Kelemen

 Looking for a respite from the political chaos that surrounds us? Care to leave your troubles behind? How about an escape to the world of energizing, uplifting dance? Catch Ronald K. Brown…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:27PM

Seeing Dune This Weekend? The Stars Have Stage Cred. by Hayley Levitt

This epic work of science fiction knows where to source its talent.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence rises to a spiritual level in performance at the Kennedy Center by Sarah L. Kaufman

In “Grace” and “Mercy,” love and connection are central in unexpected ways.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:12PM

Peter Scolari, stage and TV actor who won an Emmy for ‘Girls,’ dies at 66 by Matt Schudel

The versatile actor who appeared often on Broadway got his TV start with Tom Hanks in “Bosom Buddies.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:12PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Girls’ Night (With Spirits)’ presented by The Welders by Mary Ann Johnson

“Girls’ Night (With Spirits)” is an audio play about all kinds of spirits—from the dead to the undead, to the weight we carry in our hearts and souls. Guess which type causes the mos…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:56PM

Indian Film Is Being Adapted Into a Broadway Musical by Sarah Bahr

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” a popular Hindi-language movie from 1995, will debut during the 2022-23 season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:54PM

Stage and Screen Star Peter Scolari Dies at 66 by Caitlin Moynihan

Stage and screen star Peter Scolari, a Broadway alum and Emmy winner, died on October 22 following a two-year battle with cancer, according to Deadline. He was 66. Born in New York in 1955…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical, a Stage Adaptation of the Indian Blockbuster, to Bow on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The international hit film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, known as DDLJ in India, is getting the stage musical treatment. Come Fall in Love—The DDLJ Musical is aiming for a Broadway bow duri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

CLYDE'S Meets the Press by Second Stage Theater

After a recent rehearsal, the Clyde’s team hung up their aprons to dish on Lynn Nottage’s new Broadway play about second chances and last resorts. Directed by Kate Whoriskey, Clyde’s f…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:39PM

Review: ‘Someone Else’s House’ an intense, interactive ghost story from TheaterWorks by Christopher Arnott

TheaterWorks presents a ghost story, "Someone Else's House," as the first show of its 2021-22 season, through Oct. 31.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:21PM

The Lehman Trilogy by Darryl Reilly

Wearing costume designer Katrina Lindsay’s artful business attire is the distinguished British trio of Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Adrian Lester. They initially portray the three …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:18PM

New Bollywood musical ‘Come Fall In Love-The DDLJ Musical’ eyes Broadway premiere by Caitlin Huston

A new musical based on the longest running film in Indian cinema is slated to come to Broadway next year.  The musical, entitled “Come Fall in Love — The DDLJ Musical,” is based on th…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:16PM

Grammy Awards: Stage and Streamers Meet as Concept Albums Look to Dominate Musical Theater Album Race by Jazz Tangcay

While Broadway lights remained dimmed for much of 2020 and 2021, they flipped back on in September and delayed cast albums finally were released — unleashing potential contenders for the m…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM

Disney's Frozen is melting hearts in London's West End by Disney On Broadway

Disney's Frozen The Musical - Now playing at London's iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane in the heart of the West End. Book tickets today at frozenthemusical.co.uk ★★★★★ - The Guard…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM

Bollywood Hit ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ Goes to Broadway With Top Talent Attached (EXCLUSIVE) by Naman Ramachandran

Indian filmmaker Aditya Chopra’s immensely popular 1995 Bollywood film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge,” commonly abbreviated to DDLJ, is being adapted as a Broadway stage musical titled …

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM

Broadway-Bound ‘Come Fall In Love’ Musical Based On Bollywood Hit ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ Sets World Premiere by Greg Evans

Come Fall In Love, a new musical based on the acclaimed 1995 Bollywood blockbuster film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, will open on Broadway during the 2022-23 season after a world premiere at…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:00PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Bollywood Hit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to Be Adapted Into Broadway-Aimed Musical by Ryan McPhee

The creative team includes original writer-director Aditya Chopra and a handful of Broadway veterans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Review: In ‘An Evening of Hope,’ a Veteran Dancer Gets Personal by Siobhan Burke

A program of works by the former Alvin Ailey member Hope Boykin is about stepping into a surer sense of herself.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:46PM

Fall Forward Festival: New free short works by Kirsten Childs and Ngozi Anyanwu by New York Theater

The Vineyard Theater has launched its Fall Forward Festival with the first two of the five planned  “new works of alternative theater,” according to its website, works that promise to …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:21PM

Theatre Educator Profile: Michelle by Lindsay Price

At Theatrefolk, we celebrate the theatre educators who share their stories and continue to make their classrooms and stages a warm and wonderful place for all students. Michelle (she/her) ha…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 02:20PM

Mark Nadler’s Hootenanny is Back! by Sandi Durell

Triple threat Mr. Show Biz, Mark Nadler, brings back his ever popular Hootenanny (the one you remember from Sardi’s) with guests galore at The Friar’s Club on East 55th Street in a two-h…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:19PM

Seth Sikes Sings The 20s, Etc… by Sandi Durell

By Brian Scott Lipton . . . While I had never gotten to see Seth Sikes before, his reputation of loving standards, especially those belonging to the late, great Judy Garland, gave me some hi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:16PM

Bollywood Hit Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Aiming for Broadway After Old Globe Tryout

The musical, titled Come Fall in Love, debuts in 2022.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12PM

A Turtle on a Fence Post by Sandi Durell

A Turtle on a Fence Post is a new musical comedy, coming to the newly renamed Theater 555 (555 W. 42nd Street) with performances beginning October 26, and opening on November 14. Limite…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:05PM

Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 66 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Scolari's New York stage credits included Lucky Guy, Bronx Bombers, Wicked, Hairspray, and The True.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Tina Star Nkeki Obi-Melekwe's Powerhouse Performance of 'Nutbush City Limits' & 'Proud Mary' by Broadway.com

Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, who will take over the title role in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical from Tony winner Adrienne Warren beginning on November 2, made her national television debut on October…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Watch Rob McClure and the Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Return to Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

There's a new nanny in town! Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical comedy based on the 1993 hit movie of the same name, returned to Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre on October 21 ahead of its…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Wuthering Heights review – Emma Rice’s audacious riff on Emily Brontë’s classic by Arifa Akbar

Bristol Old VicRetelling the gothic novel with intelligently charming humour and a live band, this is a bold and ingenious production Emma Rice calls Wuthering Heights a tragedy in this show…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

New York Stage and Film Honors Jeremy O’Brian, Elisa Bocanegra by Daniella Ignacio

O'brian will receive the Founders' Award and Bocanegra will receive the Pfaelzer Award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:18PM

How Many More Broadway Faces Did You Spot in Only Murders in the Building? by Hayley Levitt

We're sending off season one with a second look the comedy's best Broadway cameos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

‘The Shark Is Broken’ Review: The ‘Jaws’ Backstory, Watered Down by Gordon Cox

From “42nd Street” onwards, backstage stories were once a staple in the theater, and while there was often a shark or two, they were usually only of the loan variety. But in the West End…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:09PM

Review: In ‘Unedited,’ the Revisions Are Part of the Tradition by Brian Seibert

Risk and improvisation are integral to kathak, the Indian classical dance form on display in Rachna Nivas’s stunning solo performance at Dixon Place.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:08PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Listen to 'Louder Than Words' From Tick, Tick…BOOM! Movie Soundtrack by Ryan McPhee

The film adaptation of the Jonathan Larson musical, starring Andrew Garfield and directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, arrives in theatres and Netflix next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

"Shall We Dance" from A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING by Goodspeed Musicals

Jesse Nager and Jasmine Forsberg perform "Shall We Dance" in Goodspeed's A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING: A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein September 24 - November 28, 2021 The Goodspeed Le…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36PM

Emily Mann to Receive SDCF’s Gordon Davidson Award by Daniella Ignacio

Director, playwright, and screenwriter Emily Mann is honored for her lifetime achievement and distinguished service to the national nonprofit theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM

Seth on Leslie Odom Jr’s Hamilton Vocal Style, Les Misérables Lyrics, More by Seth Rudetsky

This week, Seth remembers stories from Victor/Victoria and prepares for a Mean Girls duet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Broadway star files lawsuit and says he was ditched from show for his Christian views by Sam Moore

Chad Kimball was not rehired for the post-pandemic return of ‘Come From Away’

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:06PM

First Look: Taraji P. Henson & Celina Smith in “ANNIE LIVE!” by Broadway Black

“The Sun’ll Come Out Tomorrow” this holiday season as NBC has found its next live musical event: the seven-time Tony Award-winning hit “Annie Live!” will air on December 2nd. As p…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:02PM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Check Out New Photos of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway, Now Starring Heidi Blickenstaff by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated musical reopened at the Broadhurst Theatre October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Check Out New Photos of Jagged Little Pill on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony-nominated musical reopened at the Broadhurst Theatre October 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Peter Scolari Dies: Emmy-Winning ‘Bosom Buddies’, ‘Newhart’, ‘Girls’ Actor Was 66 by Greg Evans

Peter Scolari, the prolific television and stage actor who found instant fame and a lifelong friendship with Tom Hanks when the two co-starred in the hit 1980 TV comedy Bosom Buddies, died e…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:56AM

Peter Scolari, Emmy-Winning Screen and Stage Vet, Dies at 66

Scolari's Broadway appearances include Hairspray, Wicked, and Bronx Bombers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

The Foxhole Theatre Company’s “The Ninth Door” by Steven Morris

Domenico says the idea for the company came after learning that one of the guys in his unit had committed suicide. He was sitting in his acting class at Marymount Manhattan College when he r…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 11:48AM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s Lackawanna Blues Extends Again on Broadway by Talaura Harms

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will now play through November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

I Interview Devisers: Mariah Freda by Adam Szymkowicz

Photo Credit: Tiffany McCulloughMariah FredaCompany: The Anthropologists Role: Lead Deviser/PerformerHometown: Sea Isle City, New Jersey (That’s all the way at the bottom. Yes, below Atlan…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:35AM

The Reign of the Bio-Musicals by Tom Hayden Millward

We take a closer look at biographical musicals in the West End, including Get Up, Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical, The Drifters Girl, Jersey Boys and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical! The post…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:34AM

The Phantom of the Opera, Broadway's Longest-Running Musical, Resumes Performances by Caitlin Moynihan

Let your fantasies unwind because The Phantom of the Opera is officially back on the Broadway. The long-running musical resumes performances at the Majestic Theatre on October 22, marking it…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

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

Lackawanna Blues has been extended again. Star and creator Ruben Santiago-Hudson's solo show will now play through November 12 at the Samuel J Friedman Theatre. Opening night was delayed due…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Hear Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens and Joshua Henry Sing 'Louder Than Words' from tick, tick... BOOM! by Lindsey Sullivan

Cages or wings—which do you prefer! Another single from the film adaptation of Rent mastermind Jonathan Larson's tick, tick…BOOM! has arrived. The track "Louder Than Words" features voc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

REVIEW: The Shark Is Broken, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Ray Rackham

By Ray Rackham Ray Rackham reviews The Shark Is Broken now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: The Shark Is Broken, Ambassadors Theatre ✭✭✭✭ first appeared …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:25AM

Theater Review: “The Chairs” — Not a Full House by Bill Marx

At the very least, Ionesco's drama about the unreality of the world should produce shudders as well as chuckles. The post Theater Review: “The Chairs” — Not a Full House appeared first…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:18AM

Meet the cast of The Drifters Girl starring Beverley Knight by Official London Theatre

The Drifters Girl is a brand new musical starring the fantastic Beverley Knight. The new musical tells the tale of the world-famous vocal group The Drifters and the woman behind the scenes w…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:03AM

Puppetry, top casting & other reasons you should see The Magician’s Elephant by Debbie Gilpin

The RSC's brand-new musical, an adaptation of The Magician's Elephant, started performances this week at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Earlier this month, the company…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Read the Reviews for London's Bob Marley Bio-Musical Get Up, Stand Up! by Talaura Harms

The world premiere, starring Arinzé Kene as Marley, opened October 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

October 22, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 – How to be an Antiracist TheaterMaker As we move into this theatrical renaissance, it’s up to each and every one of u…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Nkeki Obi-Melekwe Perform Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Medley by Dan Meyer

The upcoming star of the bio-musical, currently an alternate for the title role, sang “Nutbush City Limits” and “Proud Mary” on GMA—the latter with a special guest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

‘Lackawanna Blues’ adds additional Broadway performances by Caitlin Huston

“Lackawanna Blues” has added four additional performances to its run, Manhattan Theatre Club announced Friday.  The show, written, directed and starring Ruben Santiago-Hudson, has added…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:22AM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom Developing New Comedy Badass (And Her Sister) for Hulu by Andrew Gans

Bloom again joins forces with Aline Brosh McKenna for the series, which will see her playing twin sisters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:10AM

Watch Official Trailer for Screening of London's Anything Goes, Starring Tony Winner Sutton Foster by Andrew Gans

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, October 22, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:53AM

Read the Reviews for Jaws-Inspired The Shark is Broken in London’s West End by Dan Meyer

The play, about the making of the blockbuster, is running at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:43AM

Listen: Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Henry Sing "Louder Than Words" From Tick, Tick...Boom!

The second song from the movie soundtrack has been released.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:36AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri Paddock for one-woman hit Empty in Angel by Terri Paddock

As part of her resumed post-show talk series, Mates founder Terri Paddock will chair a discussion following the evening performance of James Woolf's new play Empty in Angel at London's Old R…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Kristin Chenoweth Releases Holiday Album Happiness is…Christmas! by Hayley Levitt

This Tony-winning soprano has declared the official start of holiday music season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Johnny Yune: Korean-American Comic by Trav S.D.

During the first year of Covid, we binge watched The Love Boat, and that is how we became aware of Korean American comedian Johnny Yune (Yoon Jong Seung, 1936-2020). I didn’t know it at th…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM

John Sheehan: Footlights and Flying “A” by Trav S.D.

I became aware of John Sheehan (1885-1952) because he co-starred in the 1934 Educational short Trimmed in Furs with Louise Keaton, Buster’s sister. Born in Oakland, Sheehan acted with stoc…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM

Take The Opportunity to “Crave” Alexandra Petrullo by Db Frick

Alexandra Performs Her Show, “Crave” Live. Flyer By: Shane Geraghty Like Sinead O’Conner sings in “Nothing Compares to You”, It’s been 18 months since I’ve seen live theatre”…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 08:44AM

Happening at The Triad by Sandi Durell

Ladies of 90’s Soul TONIGHT WITH EMILIE SURTEES, Dozen Divas, Liberace & Peggy Lee Return, Halloween Burlesque, Pam Ann at Midnight The post Happening at The Triad appeared first on Th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:36AM

ArtsBeat TV/Radio: Alysha Umphress of "Mr. Saturday Night" and Barrington Hinds, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane by Mark G. Auerbach

PROGRAM NOTE: All new ArtsBeat TV/Radio with Barrington Hinds from the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and Alysha Umphress who stars with Billy Crystal in Barrington Stage’s “Mr. Saturd…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:07AM

Fields of Love: A Review of “As You Like It” at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Ted C. Fishman

A pastoral comedy is just what the doctor ordered to ease our way out of our recent confinement. Chicago Shakespeare Theater obliges with its bright, energetic tale of souls fleeing death an…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

For Afrofuturist Weekend at Elastic Arts, musicians, performers and other artists all ask, what’s next? by Britt Julious

What does an Afrofuturist world look like? That is the question at the heart of Elastic Arts’ annual Afrofuturist Weekend, which brings together artists of many stripes.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, October 22, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

Chad Kimball Sues “Come from Away,” “Doubtfire” & “JLP” Return, Nettle Performs “Waitress” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Transverse Orientation review – beauty and disgust from Dimitris Papaioannou by Lyndsey Winship

Sadler’s Wells, LondonFake babies waving to the audience, an imposing puppet bull and an optical illusion of entwined limbs combine in a cocktail of contradictions Is there anywhere else y…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

The Offing review – soft-pedalled adaptation of Benjamin Myers novel by Mark Fisher

Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughJanice Okoh’s version of the 2019 novel waters down the culture clash at its heart and suffers for the lack of the author’s rich prose After Benjamin M…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

ShentonSTAGE Daily for FRIDAY OCTOBER 22 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for FRIDAY OCTOBER 22 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 07:42AM

White Noise review: A provocative satire full of witty energy by Alice Saville

Suzan-Lori Parks’ gripping new work at the Bridge Theatre explores the scars slavery has left on today’s Americans

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:42AM

ONE OF THE GIRLS: KLEA BLACKHURST by Sandi Durell

Review By Ron Fassler . . . Call me old fashioned, but let’s make it another old fashioned, please. I couldn’t get that phrase out of my head (along with its allusion to Ethel Merman sin…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:14AM

Audience reactions to Hilary Mantel's The Mirror And The Light by Official London Theatre

The Olivier and Tony Award-winning Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies were hailed as landmark and must-see theatrical events. Now Playful Productions and the RSC bring The Mirror and the Ligh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:09AM

‘Any actor that can purposely act badly deserves credit’: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG – Touring ★★★★★ by Elaine Chapman

Since the play began in 2012 on the stage in the Off West End venue The Old Red Lion, The Play that Goes Wrong has gone from strength to strength and spent nine years in the West End and is …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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'The Shark is Broken' review - A murky 'Jaws' backstory with impressive visuals and familial bond by Matt Wolf

Ian Shaw plays his late father, 'Jaws' co-star Robert Shaw, in a play the younger Shaw has co-written

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 06:30AM

NEWS: Meet the first-ever completely new cast of Queens in West End SIX by Press Releases

A brand-new cast has been announced for blockbuster SIX The Musical now running at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. The fresh faces for the six wives of Henry VII take over in Toby Marlow …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

Friday reviews: October 22 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post Friday reviews: October 22 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 06:29AM

How Broadway’s set-making guru is tackling the comeback — from mold in stage fog to costumes that don’t fit anymore by Peter Marks

As show openings pile up, there’s a flurry of deadline, behind-the-scenes work for Neil A. Mazzella’s Hudson Scenic Studio.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:18AM

Theatre for One: A New Kind of Theatre Experience by Lou Baron

Theatre is coming back slowly but surely. Though a difficult medium to translate online, it has been done with numerous shows, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Theatre for One: We…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 06:09AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The Shark Is Broken, New Ambassadors Theatre review - how Spielberg's first blockbuster almost didn't happen by Rachel Halliburton

This shark-tooth-sharp comedy provides a behind-the-scenes glance at "Jaws" Jaws was the Moby Dick of late 20th century capitalism, a fantasy about fear and the unknown for a society that ha…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:48AM

I lost a TV role because I was pregnant – and I’m far from the only one | Jade Anouka by Jade Anouka

My pregnancy made no difference to the part, but insurers wouldn’t cover me. Talent is too often lost to discrimination The entertainment industry likes to think it is a champion of divers…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

The Magician’s Elephant: a trunkful of tricks at the RSC – in pictures by Tristram Kenton

A magician conjures an elephant from the sky in this new musical reopening the Royal Shakespeare theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. We took a first look Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

“Tanz mit dem Tiger”: A Boundary-breaking Digital Hybrid Dance by Shiya Lu

Tanz mit dem Tiger (in English:  Dance with the Tiger) is a forty-minute hybrid dance performance directed by choreographer and artistic director Pablo Sansalvador. It was presented to a li…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:00AM

‘Heartbreaking & fascinatingly staged’: LOVE & OTHER ACTS OF VIOLENCE – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

This fascinatingly powerful new play from Cordelia Lynn examines the vicious cycle of politics, history and discrimination through the eyes of one couple.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Bell Shakespeare announces 2022 season by Aussie Theatre

Bell Shakespeare has today announced their 2022 season, with five productions taking place around the country after disrupted seasons for

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:43AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Five Observations on the Arts 18 Months into COVID: Finances by Douglas McLennan

Many arts organizations are coming out of the COVID shutdown in better financial shape than they were going in. [More]

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:03AM
Friday, October 22, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Royal Sydney confirms opening & premier partner by Aussie Theatre

Trafalgar Entertainment Group, leading global live entertainment company and operators of Sydney’s Theatre Royal, are thrilled to confirm that it

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:12AM

Billy Crystal Stars in Mr. Saturday Night Musical at Barrington Stage Company Beginning October 22 by Dan Meyer

The limited run also features Randy Graff, David Paymer, and Chasten Harmon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway's Longest-Running Production, The Phantom of the Opera, Reopens October 22 by Andrew Gans

Ben Crawford stars with Meghan Picerno as Christine and John Riddle as Raoul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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