Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Assassins by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

As always in a John Doyle presentation, the production is professional, polished and accomplished. This time around he has not made changes to the script or the score except to include the c…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:27PM

Review: Trouble in Mind at the American Airlines Theatre by Loren Noveck

Alice Childress's long-delayed Broadway debut marries simmering rage and sharp satire, and holds an uncomfortable mirror up to the theater world we still inhabit. Loren Noveck reviews. The p…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Lloyd Webber: The Phantom Of The Opera - Symphonic Suite by Alwvevo

Music video by Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra, Simon Lee performing Lloyd Webber: The Phantom Of The Opera - Symphonic Suite. © 2021 The Really Useful Group, under e…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36PM

Trouble in Mind Review: A backstage comedy about racism, debuting on Broadway after 66 years by New York Theaterh

The Montgomery bus boycott,  the Hollywood blacklist, and the lynching of Emmett Till were all current events when “Trouble in Mind” debuted Off-Broadway in 1955, and Alice Childress i…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:34PM

Review: ‘Trouble in Mind,’ 66 Years Late and Still On Time by Jesse Green

Alice Childress’s 1955 play about power and race in the theater is a satire and a tragedy that deserves to be a classic.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:32PM

Read the Reviews for Broadway Premiere of Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind by Dan Meyer

The Roundabout Theatre Company production, starring LaChanze, opened November 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02PM

‘Trouble in Mind’ Review: A Timely Broadway Play Elevated by a Stellar Cast by Gordon Cox

Alice Childress’ timely play “Trouble in Mind” is finally getting its Broadway debut — after a 65-year wait. The late playwright’s first full-length work, about discrimination and …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00PM

‘Trouble In Mind’ Broadway Review: LaChanze Leads Alice Childress Play To Overdue Triumph by Greg Evans

Sixty-four years late and right on time, Alice Childress’ wise and stirring backstage comedy-drama Trouble in Mind is making its long-in-coming Broadway debut tonight, and to describe the …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00PM

Review: ‘Trouble in Mind’ issues a sharp critique of the theater industry by Charles Isherwood

Better late than never.  Or rather: much, much better late than never.  As a pre-show announcement at the American Airlines Theatre makes clear, it took about 66 years for the pioneering B…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Trouble in Mind: A Delayed Debut, Still Fresh and Troubling by Elysa Gardner

★★★★☆ Alice Childress's biting play-within-a-play finally arrives on Broadway, more than sixty years after its premiere The post Trouble in Mind: A Delayed Debut, Still Fresh and T…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:52PM

Trouble in Mind: Better as Theatrical History Lesson Than Drama by Frank Scheck

★★★☆☆ Alice Childress' groundbreaking play about racism makes its Broadway debut 66 years after its premiere. The post Trouble in Mind: Better as Theatrical History Lesson Than Dr…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:51PM

Review: LaChanze and Chuck Cooper Astonish in Alice Childress's Monumental Trouble in Mind

Charles Randolph-Wright directs the long overdue Broadway premiere of this timely drama about racism in theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:48PM

Review Roundup: TROUBLE IN MIND Opens On Broadway Starring Tony-Winner, LaChanze

Roundabout Theatre Company has released a first look portrait of the cast of the Broadway premiere of Trouble in Mind by Alice Childress, starring Tony & Emmy Award-winner LaChan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40PM

‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ at Theater J touches us with joy and sadness by Nicole Hertvik

Based on the wildly popular memoir, a tender exploration of mortality and friendship.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:28PM

Four centuries of Black American history are told in new Kronos Quartet performance by Tim Greiving

Deep in the heart of Texas, the Kronos Quartet reflects on race relations and social unrest with At War with Ourselves – 400 Years of You, by composer Michael Abels and poet Nikky Finney.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:03PM

Comedian Vir Das called out sexual violence in India. Now he faces lawsuits by Lauren Frayer

In his Kennedy Center show, Das spoke of two sides of his native India: rich and poor, united but divided over women's rights and more. It was a hit in D.C., but brought legal trouble in Ind…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:03PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Publishing Shakespeare: The men who made the Bard by Andrew Murphy

It wasn’t enough to write the plays Shakespeare wrote; to make him world famous, publishers were needed, writes Andrew Murphy

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:54PM

The 16th Annual Grinch Christmas Tree Lighting! by The Old Globe

Ring in the season with The Old Globe's 16th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! Our newest Grinch, Andrew Polec, reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of the set, Whos past and present per…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:38PM

Jeanna de Waal, Judy Kaye, David Bryan, and More Talk DIANA on Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

Learn more about the show here: https://bway.world/DianaBroadway Our opening night coverage of Diana is sponsored by Orbitz. Diana, The Musical celebrated its official opening night last …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:12PM

‘Trouble in Mind’ Makes a Triumphant Broadway Debut by David Cote

You absolutely must see it if you care about Black work on Broadway, American theater, and the evolving state of our “canon.”

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 07:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘In the Southern Breeze’ Review: A Dark Night of the Soul by Laura Collins-Hughes

In Mansa Ra’s heart-bruised new play, racism is a lethal force that menaces generations of Black American men.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:32PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Rare Earth Mettle, Royal Court review - one long unsatisfying slog by Aleks.sierz

Al Smith’s new play was jinxed before it started — and it never really recovers Why are we indifferent to anti-Semitism? In the past few weeks the Royal Court, a proud citadel of wokenes…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:42PM

Watch Edie Falco, Marin Ireland & Blair Brown Discuss Simon Stephens' Incredibly New York Play Morning Sun by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Simon Stephens' newest play Morning Sun, running at Manhattan Theatre Club's City Center — Stage I through December 19, stars Edie Falco, Blair Brown and Marin Ireland as three…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:36PM

Go Inside Opening Night of Erika Dickerson-Despenza's Cullud Wattah at the Public Theater by Marc J. Franklin

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize-winning play officially opened November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:26PM

Hear Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, More Sing Out in New West Side Story Featurette by Talaura Harms

Get a behind-the-scenes look and a few new glimpses of the upcoming movie musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Do You Need To Feel Transcendent Or Sleep Better Right Now? by Joe Patti

Ruth Hartt got a bit of a kick from the post I made last week where I termed her use of stock video footage and other clips to create an video marketing piece as a “Franken-Ad.” She tagg…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 05:06PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the News: Paula Vogel to Make Rare Acting Appearance for Bard at the Gate, New Date for NY Pops Gala for Kristen and Bobby Lopez by Talaura Harms

Plus: Peter Dinklage and The Actors Fund will be honored at the upcoming Gotham Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Tim Connell Reprises “Dreamin’ Again” at Pangea, on Saturday, November 27

Actor-singer Tim Connell returns to Pangea, on Saturday, November 27 at 7 PM with Dreamin’ Again, an evening of song and story. Joining Connell is collaborator and music director, James Fo…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:53PM

[HD] Cheek to Cheek (In Rehearsal) by York Theatre Company

Check out a sneak peek of the York's next Mainstage, "Cheek to Cheek" (in rehearsal). Performances November 24, 2021 - January 2nd, 2022. For tickets and more info visit www.yorktheatre.org

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:51PM

A chat with JAGGED LITTLE PILL’s Liam Head by Gabi Bergman

Jagged Little Pill is opening in Australia! A musical comprised of the music of Alanis Morissette, the Sydney premiere of Jagged

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:51PM

Charles Troy on "From Russia to Berlin: A Century of Irving 1888-1989" by York Theatre Company

The York Theatre Company is celebrating the legacy of the great American songwriter Irving Berlin with a special four-part virtual multimedia series. Theater historian—and York favorite—…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:51PM

‘The Great Leap’ scores a solid win at Round House Theatre by Daniella Ignacio

Regional premiere of Lauren Yee’s play gives AAPI artists a shot.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:51PM

tick, tick...BOOM! Isn't Lin-Manuel Miranda's First Directing Credit on IMDb by Lindsey Sullivan

tick, tick...BOOM!, the film adaptation of Rent mastermind Jonathan Larson's autobiographical show, arrives on Netflix on November 19. Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda directs the film, which …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Check Out Spectacular New Production Photos from Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

Ladies and gentlemen, bohemians and artists—feast your eyes on spectacular, spectacular new production photos from the Tony-winning musical Moulin Rouge! These shots feature Natalie Mendoz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

'Grittier' New Production of Grease to Play London's West End Next Summer by Caitlin Moynihan

London audiences should get ready for some summer lovin'! A new production of Grease will play London's Dominion Theatre beginning May 3, 2022, ahead of an opening night on May 10. The rev…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Hooray for Tommy Tune! American Dance Machine Takes On The Will Rogers Follies with Original Stars by Paul Wontorek

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21), the reboot of the legendary Broadway choreography restoration project American Dance Machine, has launched its latest video. Led by Tony …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Get Ready, Poppets! Watch Rob McClure & the Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Perform by Caitlin Moynihan

Are you ready, dearies? Get a sneak peek of Mrs. Doubtfire, which officially opens at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on December 5, thanks to the cast performing the song  "Bam! You're Rockin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Odds & Ends: See Ashley Park & More in the Juicy Trailer for Season Two of Emily in Paris by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Watch a New Trailer for Emily in Paris A new trailer for Emily in Paris has arrived, and c'est chouette! As previously ann…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Watch Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald & More in the First Trailer for HBO's The Gilded Age by Lindsey Sullivan

It's a great day for theater fans when two of the "Ladies Who Lunch" are in the same trailer for a fancy, schmancy new HBO series! As previously announced, HBO's forthcoming series The Gild…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

‘Slave Play’ Announces Cast for Broadway Return by Matthew Wexler

Jeremy O. Harris's "Slave Play", the most Tony-nominated play in history, announces its new cast and also its Black Out performance date. The post ‘Slave Play’ Announces Cast for Broadwa…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:24PM

The Anderson Twins Pay Tribute to the Dorseys In an Outstanding Brotherhood of Music by Bart Greenberg

Who better to pay tribute to the lives and music of the incredibly talented (and notoriously combative) Dorsey Brothers—Tommy and Jimmy—than the very talented (and seemingly far more soc…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:02PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Twyla Tharp Looks Back, With an Eye on the Future by Siobhan Burke

The starry program “Twyla Now,” at New York City Center, ends with a dazzling premiere featuring dancers who could be the stars of tomorrow.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:48PM

Check Out Photos of Bradley Whitford, Kate Burton, Alex Newell, More in A Christmas Carol Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of Jack Thorne's Tony-winning adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is currently playing Phoenix's Orpheum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Harry Potter Cast Will Reunite for 20th Anniversary of First Film by Billy McEntee

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts comes to HBO Max January 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

The BSR Podcast, Season 6, Episode 5: Kyle V. Hiller on laying the foundations by Darnelle Radford

BSR podcaster Darnelle Radford gets associate editor Kyle V. Hiller in the digital studio for this chat about what we build without even realizing it, the real BSR agenda, and more.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:17PM

Meet ITO Alexandra Holder by Alexandra Holder

Teens Helping Teens is Her Mission! The post Meet ITO Alexandra Holder appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 03:12PM

Off-Broadway’s ‘Blue Man Group’ celebrates its 30th anniversary at Astor Place Theatre by Deb Miller

There’s good reason why the iconic award-winning Blue Man Group is celebrating the major milestone of its 30th anniversary this month at the intimate downtown space of Off-Broadway’s Ast…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:02PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Paradise Square’ Review: Broadway-Bound Musical Premieres in Chicago by Gordon Cox

“Paradise Square,” an ambitious new musical heading to Broadway in March, is a fictionalized historical take on the Five Points area of Manhattan and the social forces leading up to the …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:55PM

Wadsworth reunites portrait set, separated after 300 years in 1960, for women artists exhibit by Christopher Arnott

Two paintings by the 18th century Italian artist Rosalba Carriera have been loaned to the Wadsworth, where they have been reunited with the other two paintings in the same series, as part of…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:51PM

St. Louis classical music fans get a welcome holiday gift: return of in-person concerts by Daniel Durchholz | Special To The Post-Dispatch

Though precautions remain in place, we're able to gather again to enjoy the many wonderful performances the St. Louis classical community has to offer.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:48PM

Talented performers elevate 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' beyond mediocre source material by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The crowd-pleasing show based on a 1990 movie opens the Fox Theatre Broadway Series.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:48PM

Winter markets, Christmas parades, Santa visits have season feeling normal again by Valerie Schremp Hahn | St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It’s beginning to feel a lot like — dare we say it? — a normal Christmas in St. Louis.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:48PM

Festive fare and new play by Neil LaBute highlight season’s stage offerings by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Holiday-themed options include "A Christmas Carol," "The Elf on the Shelf," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," The Nutcracker" and more.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:48PM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda Chat Tick, Tick...Boom! with Jimmy Fallon by Billy McEntee

The Tony Award winner freestyles on the show and discusses his kinship to Jonathan Larson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Meet Adam Grupper: My Fair Lady's Alfred P. Doolittle by Broadwaysf

The award-winning, critically-acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY now playing at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre until November 28, 2021. From Lincoln Center Theater that …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:22PM

Meet Sam Simahk: My Fair Lady's Freddy Eynsford-Hill by Broadwaysf

The award-winning, critically-acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY now playing at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre until November 28, 2021. From Lincoln Center Theater that …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:22PM

Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Wintertime’ is an imaginative romp that could happen only in person by Lily Janiak

In Charles L. Mee's play, with lift-off come immediate flights into the wondrous.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 02:19PM

Theater J’s tear-jerking two-hander ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ imparts enduring life lessons by Thomas Floyd

Cody Nickell and Michael Russotto star in the fact-based play, adapted from sportswriter Mitch Albom’s best-selling memoir.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:18PM

On the Couch with Susie Dee

The post On the Couch with Susie Dee appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Cady Huffman and American Dance Machine for the 21st Century Recreate 'Our Favorite Son' From The Will Rogers Follies by Talaura Harms

The dance video features 10 original cast members and 10 AMD21 company members performing the original Tommy Tune choreography.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Watch 1st Trailer for HBO's The Gilded Age With Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Audra McDonald, More by Andrew Gans

The new series featuring myriad theatre favorites debuts in January 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:27PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Narratives of Activity in Traveller Drama Literature by Rodrigó Balogh

By Rodrigó Balogh. Rodrigó Balogh, artistic director of the Independent Theater Hungary, shares his work and experiences creating a workshop series for Roma youth focused on several plays…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:39PM

Review: Alaska 5000 Owns Immersive Head Over Heels at Pasadena Playhouse

The Go-Go's jukebox musical takes on a new shape after a failed Broadway run in 2018.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32PM

Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski to Play Fabulous Aunts in The Gilded Age on HBO

A host of theater stars including Kelli O'Hara, Audra McDonald, and Nathan Lane appear in this new drama from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32PM

Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice Sets Met Opera Premiere

Ruhl's 2003 play is now an operatic reimagining of the Orpheus myth.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32PM

TWYLA NOW: Nov 17 - 21, 2021 by New York City Center

Stars from three of New York’s premiere dance companies—Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, and New York City Ballet—celebrate the world’s most iconic living…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:21PM

Makeup Essentials for Dark Skin Tones by Destinee Steele

Destinee Steele Shares Products You Need! The post Makeup Essentials for Dark Skin Tones appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 12:20PM

A Merchant of Venice, Playground Theatre review - Shylock supreme in a pared-down production by Tom Birchenough

The intensity of studio theatre only fitful in Bill Alexander's updated adaptation What’s in an article? Director Bill Alexander has titled his new production A Merchant of Venice, leaving…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 12:12PM

Sweden’s national theater stages its first ever Yiddish production by Katarzyna Andersz

Actors in this weekend’s production of WAITING FOR GODOT at the Royal Dramatic Theater in Stockholm performed neither in the classic play’s original English nor in Swedish translation. R…

SOURCE: www.jta.org at 12:10PM

Morning Sun ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg November 18, 2021: Stealthy, indeed, is a quality that distinguishes playwright Simon Stephens, whose latest work, “Morning Sun”, is as unusual in its exploration of …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:00PM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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NOLLYWOOD DREAMS Now thru Nov 28! by MCC Theater

by JOCELYN BIOH directed by SAHEEM ALI TIX http://mcc.theater/NDtix

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:58AM

Celebrate the Holidays with The Trocks | DEC 14-JAN 2 by Joycetheater

"The amalgam of ballerina finesse and daft diva antics is brilliant, unsettling, riveting,” declares The New York Times about Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, the beloved troupe of m…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48AM

What Did Critics Think of the Broadway-Bound Paradise Square in Chicago? by Talaura Harms

Check out photos of the new musical, running through December 5 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before arriving on Broadway in February 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

Watch Lily Collins, Ashley Park, More in Emily in Paris Season 2 Trailer by Dan Meyer

Keep your eyes peeled for Slave Play scribe Jeremy O. Harris as a fashionista in the City of Lights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Watch the Cast of Mrs. Doubtfire Perform 'Bam! You're Rockin' Now' by Talaura Harms

The musical, now in previews, showed off a number on Good Morning America featuring the title nanny's new cleaning (and dance) skills.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Carrie Coon, Alessandro Nivola, and Chris Cooper to Star in Boston Strangler by Billy McEntee

The three Tony Award nominees join Keira Knightley in 20th Century historical film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

‘Still an intriguing piece of work’: ‘NIGHT, MOTHER – Hampstead Theatre by Louise Penn

Marsha Norman’s 1981 play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama on its debut, and remains one of the best plays I have read on the page, long before I saw it acted. The story of Jessie C…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Cullud Wattah at the Public Theater by Loren Noveck

Erika Dickerson-Dispenza's award-winning play won't let us look away from the tragedy of Flint, Michigan. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Cullud Wattah at the Public Theater appeared …

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:57AM

Christmas in November! 25 holiday shows happening soon by Christopher Arnott

The Christmas shows are upon us. A eclectic list of 25 upcoming holiday theater shows, dances and concerts.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:55AM

Get a 1st Listen to a Track From Todd Almond's Upcoming Holiday Album by Logan Culwell-Block

The singer-songwriter, currently on Broadway in Girl From the North Country, releases A Pony for Christmas November 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Park Avenue Armory 2022 Season to Include Robert Icke's Hamlet and Oresteia in Rep

The season of performance and exhibitions will include work by Peter Sellars, Tyshawn Sorey, Rashaad Newsome, Michel van der Aa, and Julian Rosefeldt.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

‘Diana, The Musical’ reviews: ‘Cold and crass’ new show fails to live up to its beloved subject by David Buchanan

Diana, Princess of Wales has been portrayed in no shortage of high profile works of fiction this past year, from her introduction on the fourth season of Netflix’s “The Crown” to Pablo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:45AM

YV Unpacked: Love Reign | Interview with Cast and Creatives by Young Vic

The cast and creatives of YV Unpacked: Love Reign chatted with Yorick Entertainment about the project and what it means.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:41AM

Photos: Inside Opening Night of DIANA THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Diana, The Musical celebrated its official opening night last night, Wednesday, November 17 at the Longacre Theatre. Go inside opening night with our photos coverage!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

VIDEO: Watch Amanda Kloots Dance to Nick Cordero's 'Live Your Life' on DANCING WITH THE STARS

Amanda Kloots performed a contemporary dance to 'Live Your Life', a song that her late husband, Nick Cordero, wrote before he passed away. Cordero died of COVID-19 at the age of 40 in July o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

A Look Inside Opening Night of Diana: the Musical on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The bio-musical starring Jeanna de Waal officially opened at the Longacre Theatre November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Now Hiring: Production Manager, Associate Costume Director, and More - BroadwayWorld Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 11/18/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Jonathan Larson's Impact on THE TONIGHT SHOW

Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to discuss his new film adaption of tick, tick...BOOM! and the impact that Jonathan Larson's work has had on his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN Kiln, NW6 by Libby Purves and Friends

SIX CENTURIES ON,  IT’S GEOFFREY CHAUCER’S ROUND        Zadie Smith humbly refers to her first play as more like “homework” than the novelist’s usual dread of a blank page. Ch…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 10:19AM

Broadway JR. Creator iTheatrics Announces Restructuring, New Focus on Developing Original Works From BIPOC Voices by Logan Culwell-Block

Joining the team are Director of Education Mary-Catherine Chambliss and producing associate Alex Robertson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

iTheatrics Announces Restructuring, New Focus on Developing Original Works From BIPOC Voices by Logan Culwell-Block

Best known for adapting Broadway musicals for young performers, the iTheatrics team will now include Director of Education Mary-Catherine Chambliss and producing associate Alex Robertson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Cast Complete for U.K. Tour of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Starring Christina Bianco by Andrew Gans

The Drama Desk nominee and YouTube star will lead the new production of the Jim Cartwright play beginning in 2022.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

What Did Critics Think of Cullud Wattah Off-Broadway? by Ryan McPhee

Erika Dickerson-Despenza's play opened at The Public Theater November 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Exclusive: Listen to Todd Almond Sing the Title Song From A PONY FOR CHRISTMAS

Ghostlight Records will release Todd Almond’s debut holiday album A Pony for Christmas in streaming and digital formats on Friday, November 19. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first list…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Thursday, November 18, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:53AM

VIDEO: The Cast of MRS. DOUBTFIRE Performs 'Bam! You're Rockin Now' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

The cast of Mrs. Doubtfire appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform 'Bam! You're Rockin' Now'. Check out the performance featuring Rob McClure, Brad Oscar, J. Harrison Ghee, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM

New Production of Grease Heading to London's West End by Andrew Gans

Nikolai Foster will direct the 2022 staging, with choreography by Arlene Phillips.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

Checking In With… Sweeney Todd Tony Nominee Manoel Felciano by Andrew Gans

The actor is currently starring Off-Broadway in Red Bull Theater's premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Ben Jonson's The Alchemist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Interview: The Chi Star Tyla Abercrumbie Goes Back to the Forties in Paradise Blue

Abercrumbie leads the Los Angeles production of Dominique Morisseau's noir-style drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:03AM

Check out these 2021 Seattle holiday shows for a dose of good cheer by Crystal Paul

Another pandemic holiday season is here, though this year there are vaccines and falling COVID-19 case numbers ushering the return of in-person theater. Here are shows that will help you cel…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

Exercise, then eat! Enjoy Seattle Turkey Trot, plus other things to do this week by Vonnai Phair

Before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast, do you like to get up and get active? You're in luck! Seattle's Turkey Trot returns for its 15th year, along with other Puget Sound area 5K races…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Straight White Men, Southwark Playhouse review - an exciting Korean-American playwright arrives in the UK by Helen Hawkins

Hilarious and probing satire from Young Jean Lee The Korean-American writer Young Jean Lee’s Straight White Men, currently enjoying its UK debut at Southwark Playhouse, is presented with…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:54AM

Omari Douglas: ‘After It’s a Sin, I’ve realised that I was always supported for who I was’ by Christine Ochefu

As he begins a West End run in the musical Cabaret, the It’s a Sin star talks about his part in breaking down racial and sexual barriers in theatre and TV Omari Douglas is a natural perfor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

John Lambert obituary by Tony McHale

My friend John Lambert, who has died aged 75 of cancer, was a director, performer and founder of the Q20 community theatre project in Bradford. He was also a Labour councillor for seven year…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Little Women: The Musical review – a high-energy show fired with charm by Emma John

Park theatre, LondonLydia White is magnetic as the aspirational Jo in an uneven but stirring adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic Jo March is a heroine well suited to musical theatre.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

The Wife of Willesden review – Zadie Smith’s boozy lock-in is a bawdy treat by Kate Wyver

Kiln theatre, LondonThe author’s debut play lets one of Chaucer’s most revolutionary characters loose in modern-day Kilburn in a celebration of community and a life well-lived For her de…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Rob Brydon review – croons and lampoons from the affable uncle of showbiz by Brian Logan

London PalladiumThe clubbable comic casts himself as master of ceremonies in a self-effacing musical story of his life – with celeb mimicry ‘I’ve done so many strange things in my care…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Pioneer Valley Radio Review: The Band's Visit in Hartford by Mark G. Auerbach

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio, a review of the Tony Award winning musical, “The Band’s Visit”, at The Bushnell in Hartford through the weekend. You won’t want to miss this charmer of a…

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com at 08:53AM

Frances Marion: Foundation Female of Filmdom by Trav S.D.

Along with her mentor Lois Weber and her colleague Anita Loos, Frances Marion (Marion Owens, 1888-1973) is widely revered for being not just one of the first successful and powerful women in…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:42AM

ShentonSTAGE Daily for Thurs Nov 18 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for Thurs Nov 18 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 08:34AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, November 18, 2021 by Ashley Steves

“Diana” Opens On Broadway, Kyle Scatliffe Gets Welcomed Home To “Hamilton,” “Caroline, Or Change” Cast Album Incoming “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

A New Staging of Enesco’s OEdipe at Paris Opera by Wajdi Mouawad by Marisa C. Hayes

It’s been nearly 100 years since George Enesco’s Œdipe (Oedipus) was created to much success on the Paris Opera stage. Today, the opera remains an elusive gem, with live performances st…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:36AM

‘Tick, Tick … Boom!’ Review: A Bohemian’s Rhapsodies by Amy Nicholson

Andrew Garfield stars as Jonathan Larson, the composer and lyricist of “Rent,” in this meta-musical directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:32AM

Broadway in a Box CD Review: Hair (1968 OBCR) by JK

BROADWAY IN A BOX CD REVIEW: Hair (1968 OBCR) At Christmas a few years ago, Jeff gave me a copy of Broadway in a Box: The Essential Broadway Musicals Collection. He has now given me the op…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:32AM

Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple by Broadwayworld.com

Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler's book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:29AM

‘A perfect reminder of the importance of community’: THE CHOIR OF MAN – Arts Theatre ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Nine men, a pub, singing, dancing and amazing energy levels, The Choir of Man is an absolute treat of a show.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Broadway, touring productions set new COVID-19 testing rates by Caitlin Huston

Broadway productions and touring companies have set new minimum requirements for COVID-19 testing based on the number of cases in the area.  Productions are now using the Covid Act Now heat…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Lucie Jones stars as West End’s new Elphaba in Wicked from 1 Feb by Press Releases

Lucie Jones will lead the cast in Wicked from 1 February 2022.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

The Top 10 Broadway Gifts this Holiday Season (Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2021) by Ken Davenport

If you’ve been in a Starbucks over the last two... The post The Top 10 Broadway Gifts this Holiday Season (Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2021) first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 06:00AM

Loyal patrons and a cheque from Martha Henry kept the Coal Mine Theatre going through pandemic times by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

“If we were grateful to them before, now we’re indebted,” says Coal Mine co-founder Diana Bentley. The tiny Danforth theatre returns with a half season of two highly acclaimed plays.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Broken Women, Made Whole Onstage by A.J. Goldmann

In Kornel Mundruczo’s “Pieces of a Woman” and an Annie Ernaux adaptation, “Memory of a Girl,” stage directors explore post-traumatic psychology and the workings of mental recall.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:42AM

‘A mind-expanding experience’: TENDER NAPALM – King’s Head Theatre by Aleks Sierz

I had a mind-expanding experience this week. And, listen, there’s still a chance for you to have one too.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Grease returns to the West End's Dominion Theatre! by Official London Theatre

Grittier and more electrifying than ever before, the world’s best-loved musical makes a triumphant return to London’s Dominion Theatre for 26 weeks only from May 2022! After a whirlwin…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Kinky Boots’ Callum Francis joins the cast of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Aussie Theatre

The hit musical Girl from the North Country, written and directed by Conor McPherson and with music and lyrics by

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:53AM

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE     Charing X Theatre, WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

A CHEKHQUERED RESPONSE          Vanya and Sonia are siblings – though she is adopted – and have led dull dutiful lives in a remote country house surrounded by cherry trees and an or…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:23AM

Minister Leeanne Enoch announces investment to secure jobs and sustain the arts by Aussie Theatre

Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch today announced applications are open for grant programs supporting live music venues and arts

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:21AM

NEWS: John Dagleish returns to the character of Bob Cratchit in new rewriting of Charles Dickens by Featured Content

Olivier Award winner John Dagleish takes the title role in Cratchit, an astute rewriting of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol which has its live premiere at the Park Theatre this December.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘It feels like a step forward’: The play that’s paving the way for pregnant actors in theatre by Isobel Lewis

A production at the RSC has pioneered a job-share in which a pregnant and a back-from-maternity actor can stay in work, lighting the way for new mums in a notoriously unforgiving industry. T…

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:18AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Paradise Square’ opens in Chicago on its way to Broadway, spinning a Civil War-era story. But it still has a ways to go. by Chris Jones

The show has a star turn from Joaquina Kalukango that will be formidable competition for anyone and everyone come Tony Awards time.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:43AM

Check Out LaChanze, Chuck Cooper & More in These Clips from Trouble in Mind on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Alice Childress’ acclaimed 1955 play Trouble in Mind is finally having its Broadway premiere and now audiences can get a sneak peek of the production with these show clips! The play, whi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM
Thursday, November 18, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Broadway: “Diana” Musical Opens to Scathing Reviews, Teeters on Closing Almost Immediately by Roger Friedman

At long last, “Diana: The Musical” has opened on Broadway like a meteor set to destroy the Earth. The reviews are scathing.

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:24AM

WATCH: TDF's Conversation with Graciela Daniele and Michael John LaChiusa - The longtime collaborators talk about their friendship and multiple musica

The longtime collaborators talk about their friendship and multiple musicals What's the secret to Michael John LaChiusa and Graciela Daniele's enduring artistic relationship? According to th…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

Fiasco Theater's Imogen Says Nothing Begins Off-Broadway Run November 18 by Andrew Gans

Aditi Brennan Kapil's new work plays three performances as part of the Without A Net series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind Opens November 18 on Broadway by Dan Meyer

LaChanze stars opposite Chuck Cooper, Brandon Micheal Hall, and more at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend November 19-21 - See Domhnall Gleeson in 'Medicine,' 'Tick, Tick... Boom!,' 54 Sings Broadway’s 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 weekend, Friday, Novemb…

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