Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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‘West Side Story’ Sequel In The Works As Ethnic Groups Reclaim Their Stories by Marc Hershberg

Long Wharf Theatre has commissioned a sequel to the beloved Broadway musical 'West Side Story'.

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:36PM

Avi Hoffman Pays Tribute To Theater Icon Joseph Papp by Bill Hirschman

Avi Hoffman is ensuring that proper homage is paid to Joe Papp, the visionary who intersected art and community by making theater accessible to the general public in comprehensibility, neigh…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:33PM

Broadway Shockers 2021: The Fall of Mega-Producer Scott Rudin

2021 was the year Rudin's notorious reputation finally caught up with him.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32PM

Offscript: Ringing Out 2021 With Lily Janiak and Jesse Green by American Theatre Editors

For the final podcast of the year, the editors plumb the year-end thoughts and feelings of critics from the New York Times and the San Francisco Chronicle.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:04PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Rock ‘n’ Roll City opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide

The post Rock ‘n’ Roll City opens at Her Majesty’s Theatre Adelaide appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:34PM

7 Theater Trends Revisited, Again by New York Theater

While others were busy assessing the trends in New York theater of the decade that had just ended, on January 1, 2020, I asked: What will be the trends of the future? I had a list of seven q…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:01PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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ORACLE

The post ORACLE appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:52PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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“Gently Down the Stream”: Delightful Donald Currie Evokes Gay History—at NCTC by Bdhorwitz

Martin Sherman Melds Comedy, Romance, Rebirth by Barry David Horwitz The central character of “Gently Down the Stream,” Beau, a 62-year-old gay man from New Orleans, played by the astoun…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:11PM

TDF Reunites Veterans at Hadestown on Broadway by TDF

They served us. Help us say thank you with the healing power of the performing arts. To support the TDF Veterans Theatregoing Program, visit give.tdf.org

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:03PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Spring Awakening review – desire and dread in coming-of-age musical by Arifa Akbar

Almeida theatre, LondonRupert Goold’s production of the alt-rock musical has a talented young cast and some striking moments but the songs are often banal It is audacious of Rupert Goold t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: DISHWASHER DREAMS (Writers Theatre) by Dan Zeff

WASHING AWAY DOUBTS ABOUT GREAT THEATER And now for something completely different for the holiday entertainment season, a one-man show called Dishwasher Dreams performed by a Bangladesh act…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 06:38PM

Why “Click Here” & “This Link” Are Choices To Avoid For Web And Email Links by Drew McManus

Way back in 2016, ArtsHacker Phil Paschke wrote an article about why you want to begin moving away from using phrases like “click here” in web and digital marketing copy. Fast forward fi…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 06:33PM

Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial by Will Friedwald

The singer/scholar/pianist channels the spirit of Judy-Ism The post Get Happy: Michael Feinstein Celebrates The Judy Garland Centennial appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 06:15PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Stephen Schwartz's Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook comes to BroadwayHD on December 22. December 20, 2021:  BroadwayHD, the premier streaming service for live theater, announced last we…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:39PM

Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo) announces 2022 Season

The post Australian Contemporary Opera Company (ACOCo) announces 2022 Season appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:00PM

This Week on Broadway for December 19, 2021: Flying Over Sunset by James Marino

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Flying Over Sunset, Company, West Side Story (Movie), NY Pops Holiday Concert with Kelli O’Hara, and Becomi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Britney Spears’s songs are packed into a new storybook musical, but this kingdom needs more magic by Peter Marks

“Once Upon a One More Time,” about fairy-tale princesses, has its world premiere at Shakespeare Theatre Company. While it lacks finesse, lead performer Briga Heelan brings out the show�…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:48PM

From Love Actually to Christmas On The Farm: how rom-coms became a festive season staple

The post From Love Actually to Christmas On The Farm: how rom-coms became a festive season staple appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:30PM

Latest Omicron Effects on Broadway Schedules by Stagelight

Shows with adjusted schedules Ain’t Too Proud – No Changes Aladdin – Sunday, December 19th canceled The Book of Mormon – No Changes Caroline, or Change – No Changes Chicago – No …

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 03:09PM

Shakespeare Aliens set to take over Theatre Works this January

The post Shakespeare Aliens set to take over Theatre Works this January appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:00PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Andrew Barth Feldman & Seth Rudetsky Rehearse For Tonight's Streaming Concert

Andrew Barth Feldman and Seth Rudetsky are performing LIVE tonight in a streaming concert as the final show of The Seth Concert Series for 2021!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

St Kilda Festival returns in 2022 with nine days of live music and entertainment

The post St Kilda Festival returns in 2022 with nine days of live music and entertainment appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:30PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Paul Rudd hosts 'SNL' sans audience, Charli XCX amid omicron by Associated Press

The long-running sketch comedy show announced on social media Saturday afternoon that the night's episode would tape without a live audience. The post Paul Rudd hosts ‘SNL’ sans audience…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 01:41PM

Broadway's Aladdin, Final Performance of Morning Sun, More Canceled December 19 Due to COVID by Ryan McPhee

A number of shows have reported breakthrough cases among their companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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ALADDIN Cancels Sunday 12/19 Performances

According to Disney Theatrical, 'Through our continued rigorous testing protocols, breakthrough COVID-19 cases have been detected within the company of Aladdin at The New Amsterdam Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Cancels Sunday Performances

After announcing the cancellation of performances of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway beginning on Thursday night, the production has just announced that its Sunday performances will be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

Step Aside, Superstar: Charlie Brown was a Concept Album Pioneer by Howard Sherman

Conventional wisdom is difficult to alter, but here goes: contrary to what has been widely written, Jesus Christ Superstar was not the first concept recording of a musical to spawn a wildl…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 12:30PM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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MORNING SUN Cancels Sunday Matinee

According to the production, A member of the company has been exposed to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution, today’s final 2PM performance of Morning Sun has been canceled. All ticke…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Joyeux Anniversaire, Edith Piaf by Trav S.D.

Some words of appreciation today for the great French singer and national symbol Edith Piaf (Édith Giovanna Gassion, 1915-1963). “Piaf” was a stage name — it is French for “Sparrow�…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Get Ready for Christmas with This Week's Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. On this week's episode, Paige is getting ready for Chris…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:06AM

‘A political fairy tale but one worth reading to your kids’: BEST OF ENEMIES – Young Vic Theatre by Shanine Salmon

James Graham finds an analogue for today's culture war in 1968 USA care of Gore Vidal and William F Buckley.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Stephen Mangan: ‘My strangest Christmas present? An aubergine’ by Kate Kellaway

The actor, who is playing Scrooge on stage, is a fan of Christmas games – and quizzes in particular. But there’s one question he can’t answer: why are Christmas cracker jokes so bad? …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

The Play What I Wrote review – Morecambe and Wise homage brings us sunshine by Clare Brennan

Birmingham Rep This 20-year-old comedy with the nightly surprise guest works its magic in a superb revival directed by its co-writer, the Rep’s artistic director, Sean Foley As the title s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

The week in theatre: Cabaret, Best of Enemies, Trouble in Mind – review by Susannah Clapp

Playhouse; Young Vic; National Theatre, LondonRebecca Frecknall’s Weimar glamfest with Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley goes big and nails it (nearly); James Graham brilliantly revives a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

Peggy for You review – Tamsin Greig’s charisma cannot save dated drama by Arifa Akbar

Hampstead theatre, LondonAlan Plater’s 60s-set play honouring agent Peggy Ramsay hasn’t aged well – her once maverick ideas now look outmoded Henry Livings felt that “all plays abo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

Le Gateau Chocolat & Jonny Woo review – stompalong drag fun by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonHigh-camp songs and OTT costumes grab the attention in drag duo’s cheap-and-cheerful songs-from-the-shows extravaganza Good luck generating festive cheer on the same d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review “AMERICAN UTOPIA.” by Corine Cohen

Had the best time at “American Utopia.” It is a one of a kind experience in person. I love the music of David Byrne so much.  It is the best theatrical concert I have ever seen. Loved h…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 09:17AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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“Sparky”: Engaging Theatre for Children and Young Adults by Tonderai Chiyindiko

A day at the National Children’s Theatre in the magical IMAGINATION Outdoor Theatre is a day like no other especially for children, young adults and their parents or guardians who throng t…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:49AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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‘Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale is given a modern environmental twist’: THE SNOW QUEEN – The Albany, Deptford ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Lumi has asked lots of questions from a very young age, but as she grows older and is more aware of the world, she has questions about global warming and pollution, and decides to be an acti…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NYE! Natalie Douglas @ Duplex by Cabaret Hotspot!

Happy December!!! We’re back!!! Tix are available for A VERY NATALIE NEW YEAR with Natalie Douglas at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre in Greenwich Village!!! You can choose to attend either t…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 06:00AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Once Upon a One More Time’ is wacky but it works by Nicole Hertvik

The show at STC inspired by the music of Britney Spears is as thought-provoking as it is toe-tapping, as clever as it is hilarious, and a bona fide success.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:33AM

Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!; Rumpelstilzchen – review by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, London; Curzon cinemas, Sky Arts, FreeviewMagic and melancholy combine to glorious effect in Bourne’s Christmas classic. And the BalletBoyz make the Brothers Grimm look d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Theatrefolk Featured Play – The Gorgon Sisters by Laramie Dean by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. The Gorgon Sisters by Laramie Dean is a fabulous take on some Ancient Greek characters – complete with lots of casting flexibility and suggested cu…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Sunday, December 19, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Manhattan Theatre Club's Morning Sun Ends Off-Broadway Run December 19 by Talaura Harms

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Diana, The Musical Takes Final Bow on Broadway December 19 by Talaura Harms

The bio-musical about the late Princess of Wales opened in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Pocket Fuel Groovers in “The Strides” at Triskelion Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Pocket Fuel Groovers in “The Strides” at Triskelion Arts: "They launch themselves into the air and seem to hang there for a moment before landing in step with the music. …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast 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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
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