Friday, December 24, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Film Screening: BYE BYE BIRDIE (Ann-Marget & Bobby Rydell in person at The Montalban in Hollywood) by Tony Frankel

HELLO, BIRDIE! THE FILM BYE BYE BIRDIE PLAYS AT THE MONTALBAN IN L.A. ON JANUARY 13; ANN-MARGRET AND BOBBY RYDELL TO APPEAR IN PERSON Cinelounge Theatres and Cleopatra Records will present a…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 11:51PM

Off-Broadway Opening: THE HANG (HERE Mainstage) by Gregory Bernard

The Obie Award-winning company HERE is co-presenting with PROTOTYPE, The Hang, featuring book and lyrics by Taylor Mac, music by Matt Ray and directed by Niegel Smith. Performances be…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 11:40PM

Broadway Opening: MACBETH (with Daniel Craig & Ruth Negga) by Gregory Bernard

STARRING DANIEL CRAIG AND RUTH NEGGA DIRECTED BY TONY AWARD WINNER SAM GOLD PERFORMANCES BEGIN TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022 OPENS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022 AT THE LYCEUM THEATRE Tickets are now…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 11:27PM

Music, Dance, Theater & Concerts: THE BROAD STAGE (Santa Monica) by Lamont Williams

The Broad Stage is presenting these twenty-eight attractions Jan to June 2022 Subscription packages, starting at $47, are on sale at thebroadstage.org or 310.434.3200. Premieres  — Th…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 11:22PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Opening: PAL JOEY (directed by Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn for the 2022-2023 season) by Gregory Bernard

Pal Joey, the Rodgers and Hart-John O’Hara classic musical, has been revised in a brand-new production that will be heading to Broadway in the 2022-2023 season. The creative team for th…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 10:28PM

Broadway Opening: BEETLEJUICE (Marriott Marquis Theatre) by Gregory Bernard

IT’S SHOWTIME, FOLKS! BEETLEJUICE, “The Ghost with the Most”, makes his Broadway return in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. BEETLEJ…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 10:17PM

Pre-Broadway Opening: THE WANDERER (Paper Mill Playhouse) by Gregory Bernard

Dion. One name set the standard of cool for a generation. He was one of the most popular American Rock n’ Roll performers of his time. The songwriting icon incorporated elements of Doo-Wop…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 10:04PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Music Man’ Broadway Revival Cancels Christmas Day And Dec. 26 Performances Because Of Covid-19 by Bruce Haring

They won’t be singing “Ya Got Trouble” at the Hugh Jackman Music Man revival. At least, not on the scheduled Christmas Day and Dec. 26 shows, which have been officially canceled becaus…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:32PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway: “The Music Man” with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Pauses Performances Because of COVID by Roger Friedman

There’s trouble in River City.  Trouble with a capital T. “The Music Man” has thrown in the towel. The new musical, already

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:06PM

Thoughts of a Colored Man Takes Broadway By Storm | Black America by CUNY TV

Keenan Scott II has made his Broadway debut with with his hit play, "Thoughts of a Colored Man" captivating audiences everywhere. This slam narrative features 7 male actors, including Tony A…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:00PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Will ‘West Side Story’ be the first Steven Spielberg movie ever to win an Oscar for an actress? by Daniel Montgomery

Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful filmmakers in Oscar history with a win for Best Picture (“Schindler’s List”), two wins for Best Director (“Schindler’s” and “Savi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayHD by Barry Gordin

Dance into the Holidays with COPPELIA coming to BroadwayHD on December 25. The cutting-edge ballet combines animation & live action dance for a unique cinematic experience that deliver…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:24PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Technopoly by Darryl Reilly

With narrative flashes reminiscent of Rod Serling’s striking storytelling, "Logic & Hope" is a resonant examination of a heterosexual marriage during the era of early COVID-19. A coope…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:09PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In miniature, two children seek safety, in ‘Flight’ at Studio Theatre by Sophia Howes

The immersive journey of two young Afghan refugees, an unforgettable tour de force.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:33PM

Off-Broadway Theater Postponement: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Opening Summer 2022) by Gregory Bernard

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, in a new production by Ruth Stage, has announced that the upcoming off-Broadway engagement, scheduled to begin on January 14 at The Theater at St. Clements, has been …

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 04:18PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Patti LuPone talks GYPSY on The View [05 June 2008] by Broadway Television Archive

Patti LuPone sits down with@Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Joy Behar and the Ladies of @The View to discuss the 2008 Revival of the Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim/Arthur Laurents musical GY…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:36PM

15 Memorable Moments on Stage in 2021 by New York Theater

Three of the most memorable moments on a New York stage in 2021 were of characters getting high; can you blame them, given the year we’ve had? Among the moments represented in the photo ga…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:19PM

New COVID Cancellations From Broadway and Beyond, Including The Music Man, Flying Over Sunset, More by Playbill Staff

Breakthrough cases continue to disrupt several Broadway shows' holiday schedules, as well as Off-Broadway and Classic Arts offerings around town.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

When 'The Boss' is worth $500 million, it's time for stars to sell their back catalogs by Neda Ulaby

Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Stevie Nicks and Shakira all recently sold off all or part of their back catalogs. Why forgo future royalties and creative control over their songs?

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:03PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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15 Questions in 15 Minutes that don’t go wrong with Chris Lanceley from ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ at Off-Broadway’s New World Stages by Deb Miller

Since moving to the US, British-born and NYC-based Chris Lanceley from Liverpool, who has appeared on network television (FBI; Blue Bloods) and Off-Broadway, is either “a terrible actor”…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:14PM

Covid Fells Two More Broadway Shows Amid Social Media Firestorm by Lee Seymour

Insulting comments from an industry leader coincided with a brutal wave of cancellations.

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:04PM

Broadway: Sutton Foster’s “Music Man” Understudy Praised by Hugh Jackman, But “Waitress” Closes in COVID Disaster by Roger Friedman

There was a lot of excitement last night at the Winter Garden Theater on Broadway. Sutton Foster didn’t appear in the fourth

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:03PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Feldshuh scores in live production of ‘Becoming Dr. Ruth’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Crittic (“Steppin’ Out“) Tovah Feldshuh had described herself as a “transformational” actor. Among her previous outings in one-woman shows were Isra…

SOURCE: Theatre Criticsm at 01:57PM

ALADDIN Extends Cancelations Through December 28

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Aladdin has canceled Broadway performances through December 28.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE… by Cirque du Soleil Cancels Rest of Run

Cirque du Soleil and MSG Entertainment today announced that Cirque du Soleil is canceling three days of shows for “‘Twas the Night Before…” at Hulu Theater at MSG:

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:35PM

Remarks by Broadway League President Enrage Theatre Community by Annie Levin, Annie Levin

Broadway has been roiled by controversy following contentious remarks made by Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:14PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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COVID Claims Broadway’s ‘Thoughts of a Colored Man’ by Matthew Wexler

Despite efforts to keep the show open including the playwright stepping in, 'Thoughts of a Colored Man' concludes its Broadway run due to COVID. The post COVID Claims Broadway’s ‘Thought…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:03PM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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FLYING OVER SUNSET Cancels Additional Shows; To Return December 28

FLYING OVER SUNSET has cancelled additional performances 'out of an abundance of caution'FLYING OVER SUNSET has cancelled additional performances 'out of an abundance of caution'. Previously…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

HAMILTON on Broadway Extends Closure Through December 27

This week's performances of Hamilton on Broadway have been cancelled due to breakthrough Covid-19 cases. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

On Broadway, Newly Vital Understudies Step Into the Spotlight by Alexis Soloski

As Omicron spreads, shows are relying on replacement actors more than ever. And productions without enough of them have had to cancel performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18AM

Student Blogs This Week - Favorite Theater Moments of the Year, Seeing WEST SIDE STORY, and More

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre Close Through January 11, 2022

Per the West Bank Cafe and Laurie Beechman Theatre management

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

‘The Lehman Trilogy’ has been a critical standout on Broadway this fall. Its superb cast sheds light on how that happened. by Peter Marks

Simon Russell Beale, Adrian Lester and Adam Godley talk about the rigors and pleasures of more than three hours onstage every night.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:48AM

Hugh Jackman praises ‘Music Man’ understudy for stepping into lead role last minute by Hannah Sparks

Actor Hugh Jackman took a few moments out of a preview of "The Music Man" on Broadway to thank their "swing" actors, including the leading lady, for saving the night.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:48AM

Author Interview: “Embattled” — Can the Greek Myths Help Us Resist Tyranny? by Bill Marx

"By cultivating our capacity for empathetic critical inquiry, Greek myths caution us against entertainers, pundits, politicians, and journalists who are trying to inflame our anger and fear.…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:42AM

Merry Christmas from Jerry and Gene by Trav S.D.

Jerry Austin (Jerry Albro, 1892-1976), was often billed as “Little Jerry” on stage and screen, for he stood 3’6″ in adulthood. Born in Odessa, he is known to have appeared in Michael…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:42AM

Flying Over Sunset **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward December 23, 2021: “What am I doing here?,” asks the magnificent dancer Tony Yazbeck portraying legendary movie star Cary Grant as he is about to experiment with LSD…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:04AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Christmas Tidings by Jan Simpson

My Smilebox Creation

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:06AM

‘Expect very bad language, naughty jokes & drunken celebration’: A PISSEDMAS CAROL – Leicester Square Theatre by Liz Dyer

What if you fancy a festive show but you’re not in the mood for Dickensian drama? Shitfaced Showtime is the answer.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

What Is ‘West Side Story’ Without Jerome Robbins? Chatty. by Gia Kourlas

Justin Peck takes over choreographic duties in the Steven Spielberg adaptation of the 1957 musical in which words, not bodies, rule the screen.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:00AM

Watch Shereen Pimentel in Final Episode of Playbill’s Holiday Concert Series by Roberto Araujo

Pimentel sings a medley of two holiday favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Celebrate Christmas with these merry events, plus other festive things to do around Seattle by Vonnai Phair

Looking for something fun to do on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Look no further! Celebrate Christmas with loved ones at Garden d'Lights. Or check out a selection of additional holiday lig…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Music Man Understudy Kathy Voytko Steps Into Sutton Foster's Shoes at a Moment's Notice

Hugh Jackman praises Voytko and all swings and understudies: "The bedrock of Broadway."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:36AM

Broadway Games: Merry Christmas! by JK

We here at JKTS wish you and yours the happiest of holidays! To celebrate, we have a (simple) game: match the picture to the show and the holiday song that goes with it. Good luck! Broadwa…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:03AM

REVIEW: Six by JK

Review of the Sunday, December 12, 2021 performance at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City. Starring in historical order: Adrianna Hicks, Andrea Macasaet, Mallory Maedre, Brittney …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 08:03AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, December 24, 2021 + ‘Some Like It Pop’ 2021 Favorites by Matt Tamanini

“Waitress” Closes Abruptly, Baldwin and Lazar to Lead “Bridges,” “Some Like It Pop” Year End Faves “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Hugh Jackman praises Broadway actor who stepped into The Music Man lead role at last moment by Isobel Lewis

‘Take it from me – real superheroes do not wear capes,’ Jackman said

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:36AM

Checking In With… Pretty Woman and Kinky Boots Star Kyle Taylor Parker by Andrew Gans

"I think a big message in our telling of this story is that everyone deserves a shot at their dream."

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:02AM

‘A frenetic & highly entertaining performance’: POTTED PANTO – West End by Laura Kressly

Panto, as most British traditions, is a deeply weird thing but entertains many families over the Christmas period.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Omicron could not come at a worse time for Broadway by Peter Marks

But a week of dispiriting theater closings is topped off by a rejuvenating visit to a sensational new musical, "Akimbo."

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:24AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Disturbing & darkly funny, with two bravura performances’: CRATCHIT – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Alexander Knott’s atmospheric take on A Christmas Carol places Bob Cratchit centre stage as familiar events from Dickens’ story are related to the audience through his eyes.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Shockers 2021: Convicted Fraudster Garth Drabinsky Returns as Broadway Producer

The Ragtime producer makes his comeback with Paradise Square.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:33AM
Friday, December 24, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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‘Things can change in a second’: Broadway cancels shows as Omicron cases hit New York

Virus imperils smaller productions as the theatre industry had begun to recover from past shutdowns

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Celebrate Ricky Martin With a Look Back at His Performance in Evita by Playbill Staff

The music superstar, who celebrates his birthday December 24, starred as Che in the musical's 2012 Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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