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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Listen: A STRANGE LOOP Tony-Nominee John Andrew Morrison Chats With BROADWAY'S BACKBONE

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the f…

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GYPSY at The Studio Theatre Little Rock - Performances December 19, 2019 to ... - PLAYBILLder

Build Your Audience! CREATE YOUR OWN PLAYBILL®. GYPSY - December 19 - December 21, 2019. The Studio Theatre Little Rock.

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Review: In ‘Between Riverside and Crazy,’ Real Estate Gets Real by Jesse Green

Stephen Adly Guirgis’s 2014 play finally comes to Broadway, its hilarious, loving and unvarnished vision of the universal human hustle intact.

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Between Riverside and Crazy Broadway Review by New York Theater

It’s hard not to fall instantly in love with Pops at the beginning of this must-see Broadway production of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winning play by Stephen Adly Guirgis, the playwright laur…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:14PM

Reviews: Critics Weigh in On Between Riverside and Crazy's Broadway Debut, Starring Common by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Stephen Adly Guirgis play made its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2014.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03PM

‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ review: A titanic stage performance by Johnny Oleksinski

Star Stephen McKinley Henderson gives the performance of the Broadway season.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:01PM

Review: Stephen McKinley Henderson’s expertise is on full display in ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Riverside Drive is a scenic thoroughfare running up Manhattan’s west side — from 72nd Street, threading through Morningside Heights, Harlem and Washington Heights. The direction is paral…

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BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, Far South of Interesting — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis and starring Common and Stephen McKinley Henderson. The Second Stage production is now in performance at th…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:00PM

‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ Review: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer-Winning Dark Comedy Makes Marvelous Broadway Premiere by Gordon Cox

How well can you ever really know a person? Do you judge by their actions, their hopes or some combination? Like many city creatures, the New Yorkers of “Between Riverside and Crazy,” no…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Between Riverside and Crazy: Wild and Wonderful New York Story by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★★ Eight years after its premiere, the Austin Pendleton–directed production of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play is as gripping as ever The post Between Riverside and Crazy: Wild …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:54PM

Between Riverside and Crazy: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer-Winner Goes B’way by David Finkle

★★★★★ Austin Pendleton directs Stephen McKinley Henderson, six other actors in first-rate dramedy The post Between Riverside and Crazy: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer-Winner Goes…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:53PM

Review Roundup: Pulitzer Prize-Winner BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opens On Broadway

The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy opens tonight, directed by Austin Pendleton and starring Oscar, Emmy, and Gra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47PM

Stephanie Bissonnette, 'Mean Girls' dancer and Broadway choreographer, dies at 32

Bissonnette was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer, in 2019, according to her obituary in Playbill. Link copied.

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Ohio State Murders **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons December 19, 2022: Ohio State Murders was first performed in 1991 at the Yale Repertory Theater. Sixteen years later, the play premiered at Cleveland’s Great Lakes…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:26PM

Video: THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years With Spanish-Language Performance of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?'

The Lion King's 25th Anniversary on Broadway continues its celebration, globally with this all-new video of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' performed in Spanish, featuring Pearl Khewzi, who…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16PM

Review: Between Riverside and Crazy Is the Anti-Tragedy We Need Right Now

Stephen Adly Guirgis's exceptional comedy-drama arrives on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:12PM

Actors’ Equity ratifies new production contract — marking completion of negotiations with Broadway League by Ruthie Fierberg

Actors’ Equity Association announced on Dec. 19 that its members have ratified the tentative production agreement reached between the union and The Broadway League. This renders the previo…

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Almost Famous, Based on the Cameron Crowe Movie, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway musical adaptation of Cameron Crowe's 2000 film Almost Famous will close on January 8. It began performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on October 3 and officially opened …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:03PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Marilyn Maye at Dizzy’s Club—A Review in Photos by Maryann Lopinto

The Marvelous Marilyn Maye performed at Dizzy’s Club in Jazz at Lincoln Center, with two shows each night, from Wednesday, December 14 through Sunday, December 18. Maye had her go-to music…

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L&Db Professionnel Lumiere Reflects Style of La Folie Douce Val d’Isère with CHAUVET Professional by Michael Eddy

“No winter lasts forever,” so goes a familiar adage intended to encourage optimism during dark times. The happy crowds that begin gathering at La Folie Douce Val d’Isère every Decembe…

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Almost Famous Musical to End Broadway Run

The rock musical opened last month at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Almost Famous to Close on Broadway by Diep Tran

When it closes, the musical based on the Cameron Crowe film will have played 77 performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:18PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘LEOPOLDSTADT’ EXTENDS BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH JULY 2, 2023 by Robert Shuman

(via Michelle Farabaugh, Adrian Bryan-Brown) BEST THEATER OF 2022 The New York Times   THE BEST PLAY OF 2022 Los Angeles Times LEOPOLDSTADT Extends Broadway Engagement Through July 2, 2023 …

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Musical Adaptation of ‘Almost Famous’ Will Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show, a passion project for Cameron Crowe, opened on Broadway in early November, but has faced soft sales in a competitive market.

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‘Almost Famous’ Ending Broadway Run by Brent Lang

“Almost Famous,” the film-to-stage adaptation of Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical look at his early years in rock journalism, will finish its Broadway run on Jan. 8, 2023. It’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:24PM

Broadway’s ‘Almost Famous’ Announces Closing by Greg Evans

Almost Famous, the stage musical adaptation of the 2000 Cameron Crowe film, will play its final performance on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, the latest casualty of a crowded Broadway scene and a New…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:21PM

ALMOST FAMOUS Will Play Final Broadway Performance This January

Today, producers Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel announced that Almost Famous, the new musical with book and co-lyrics by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner Cameron Crowe, based on h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

‘Almost Famous’ sets closing date on Broadway by Caitlin Hornik

“Almost Famous” will play its final performance on Jan. 8, 2023. The new musical began previews on Oct. 3 and opened on Nov. 3 at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Upon closing, it will hav…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:05PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Bid on the Chance to Win a Museum of Broadway Exclusive Tour

The Museum of Broadway has partnered with Charity Buzz on a special package that includes a curated exclusive tour of the newly opened Museum of Broadway for four people, led by co-founder J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Video: First Look at Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope in THE COLLABORATION

Get a first look at footage of Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of The Collaboration, starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:35PM

Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Porter, More Visit Cast of Ain't No Mo' by Leah Putnam

Members of the Broadway and entertainment communities have come out to support the show, currently in its final week on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

Jeremy Pope as Jean-Michel Basquiat | The Collaboration by Manhattan Theatre Club

Jeremy Pope makes his return to MTC in #TheCollaborationPlay as Jean-Michel Basquiat opposite Paul Bettany’s Andy Warhol. Together, these two explore the unlikely partnership between two i…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:03PM

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their fa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM

VIDEO: Watch Josh Groban Perform 'Evermore' From BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION

Josh Groban has released the video of his performance of 'Evermore' from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Joining Groban in the special is H.E.R. as Belle, Rita Moreno as t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Dancing With The Stars’ is on tour in 2023: How to get cheap tickets by Matt Levy

"Dancing With The Stars" with special guests Daniel Durant, Vinny Gaudagnino, Heidi D'Amelio and Charli D'Amelio may be coming to a city near you in 2023.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:59PM

See Photos of Stephen McKinley Henderson, Common & the Cast of Between Riverside and Crazy by Caitlin Moynihan

New photos of the Broadway premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Between Riverside and Crazy have arrived. Directed by Austin Pendleton, it began previews on Decembe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

Go Inside the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

The most wonderful time of the year in New York City would not be complete without the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, which has been a crowd-pleaser since 1933. Each year, audiences flock…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

See Norm Lewis, Eugene Lee, More in the North American Tour of A Soldier's Play by Talaura Harms

The touring production of the 2020 Best Revival Tony winner is currently at the Kennedy Center through January 8, 2023.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Watch Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany as Basquiat and Warhol in Broadway's Extended The Collaboration by Logan Culwell-Block

The duo reprises their performances from the recent West End run of the Anthony McCarten play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

More than 500 musicians demand accountability after Juilliard misconduct allegations by Anastasia Tsioulcas

After VAN magazine published accusations against Robert Beaser, a former head of The Juilliard School's composition department, hundreds of composers, educators and presenters are demanding …

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Spending the winter holidays alone? You’re not the only one. by Melissa Strong

We often make solo holidays sound like a problem to be solved, instead of an opportunity for personal enjoyment, reflection, and renewal free of others’ expectations. Melissa Strong shares…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:27PM

‘The Collaboration’ extends Broadway run by Caitlin Hornik

Ahead of its Dec. 20 opening night, “The Collaboration” has announced an extension through Jan. 29 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The first preview, scheduled …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:26PM

MDD Thoughts and Ensuing Thoughts by Trav S.D.

It’s unthinkable to me, but it seems to be true. I worked weekly, more or less, with Martin Denton on one thing or another for well over a decade, and…there don’t seem to any photos of…

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Photos: Go Inside LIFE OF PI Opening Night at American Repertory Theater

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, American Repertory Theater celebrated the Opening Night of the North American Premiere of Life of Pi. The production will transfer to Broadway’s Schoenfel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK & Ireland Tour – First Look Images by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New production images have been released for the National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK and Ireland Tour . This post The Ocean at the End of the Lane UK &…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:07PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Kerry Butler Doesn't Want to Say Goodbye to BEETLEJUICE

Beetlejuice is entering its final weeks of performances and one of its stars, the wonderful Kerry Butler, is chatting with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge about its journey in this video!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:43PM

National Tour Of 1776 Broadway Revival Will Launch In Philadelphia

The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the Philadelphia premiere of the limited Broadway revival tour of 1776, playing at the Forrest Theatre February 14 - 26, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:07PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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New Broadway Labor Agreement Includes Pandemic-Prompted Changes by Michael Paulson

The deal, ratified by members of Actors’ Equity, provides salary increases for performers and stage managers, and allows producers to make short-term hires.

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ESTELLA SCROOGE Movie Musical Available to Stream For Free

Betsy Wolfe (Waitress) stars as Estella Scrooge, a descendent of her famous great great great great grandfather Ebenezer. Clifton Duncan (The Play That Goes Wrong) stars as Philip ‘Pip’ …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

Photos: Taraji P. Henson and Natasha Lyonne Visit THE PIANO LESSON on Broadway

Natasha Lyonne, who starred with The Piano Lesson's Danielle Brooks in Orange is the New Black, and Taraji P. Henson visited the cast of The Piano Lesson backstage after seeing the play on B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Broadway Review: “The Piano Lesson” at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Through Sunday, January 29, 2023) by David Roberts

Years after August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” was first produced on Broadway in 1990, Black playwrights have continued to grapple with this enduring question which defines the struggl…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 02:34PM

Holiday Movie Estella Scrooge, With Betsy Wolfe, Clifton Duncan, Danny Burstein, Streams for Free by Andrew Gans

Lauren Patten, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, Phoenix Best, and more star in the John Caird-Paul Gordon musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Actors' Equity Membership Votes to Approve New Production Contract

The agreement will govern how actors and stage managers are employed on Broadway for the next three years.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:18PM

Video of the Week: LD Diana Kesselschmidt Talks About the AV Behind the Bryant Park Winter Wonderland by Michael Eddy

Christmas time in New York City is magical and among the many things to experience, the Winter Village at Bryant Park is a must. Located at the famed NYC library, Bryant Park is a unique hol…

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Ain’t No Mo’ by Elyse Trevers

photo by Joan Marcus The day before I attended “Ain’t No Mo’,” a new comedy by Jordan E. Cooper, the show posted a closing notice for December 18. It is a unique satirical show that …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:15PM

‘Mean Girls’ musical star and choreographer dead at 32 by Jack Hobbs

Stephanie Bissonnette, who starred in and choreographed the Broadway adaptation of "Mean Girls," died Sunday at the age of 32.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:09PM

Photos: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah, Billy Porter, and More Show Up to Support AIN'T NO MO

Last week, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Ramirez, Billy Porter, and members of the New York Jets showed up to support Ain't No Mo, which is currently scheduled to close on Friday, December 23rd. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:08PM

Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Patty Craft

Thespians Experience Theatre Abroad The post Edinburgh Festival Fringe appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tschaikovsky's Swan Lake Is a Classic Now, But It Was a Disaster When It First Premiered by Robert Sandla

This season, the New York City Ballet is celebrating the composer, whose work took time to be fully appreciated.

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The Wildly Inappropriate Poetry of Arthur Greenleaf Holmes by Scotty Bennett

While Arthur Greenleaf Holmes is the creation of a talented comedian Gordon Boudreau as is Holmes poetry, the presentation is very much true to the era being presented. It is funny. It is ba…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:48PM

Shoshana Bean, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More to Perform on GMA3 Broadway Holiday Special

The episode will feature performances by Michael James Scott (“Aladdin the Musical”), actress NaTasha Yvette Williams (“Some Like It Hot”), Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Sleigh”), actor and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

Finding Agency Is Krysta Rodriguez’s Mission on Broadway

The star is currently playing Jean-Michel Basquiat’s girlfriend in The Collaboration, but her character is more than a one-note role.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 01:45PM

LIVE from BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY Opening Night Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is LIVE on the red carpet for opening night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY! City Hall is demanding more than his signature, the landlord wants him out, the l…

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Jesus Culture Invests in ADJ LED Video Wall to Provide Versatile Backdrop for Worship and Teaching by Frank Hammel

Jesus Culture, the global worship movement led by Pastor Banning Liebscher, has recently equipped its new Sacramento, CA church facility with a large LED video wall constructed from ADJ Visi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:34PM

The Collaboration Opening Tomorrow, Now Extended Through January 29 by Broadway Black

The Collaboration, a play about the unlikely partnership between Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat, is set to open on Broadway tomorrow at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. T he production,…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:21PM

Frozen Cast Plays "What Do You Know About Disney Songs?" by Broadwaysf

We challenged the cast of Disney's FROZEN to finish the lyrics. How many did you get right?! Don't miss FROZEN at the Orpheum Theatre, now in its final weeks, through December 30th. For mo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:15PM

Andre DeShields, Michael R. Jackson, & More Among Honorees on Emil Wilbekin's NATIVE SON 101

Native Son - the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – has unveiled its illustrious, annual year-end Native Son 101 List highlighting Black gay and queer men who made …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Watch Broadway and Madrid The Lion King Stars Join Forces for Spanish Version of 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical recently celebrated 25 years on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:06PM

Getting Close to Sondheim: New Books Try to Capture His Essence by Eric Grode

Memoirs by his collaborators are among the works available now, and several others are on the horizon.

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Audiences are Startin' Somethin' at MJ | MJ by Mj

MJ is the electrifying new Broadway musical that takes audiences inside the creative process of one of the greatest entertainers in history. Winner of 4 Tony Awards® including Best Actor in…

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Some Like It Hot by Joel Benjamin

Matthew López & Amber Ruffin (book) and Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman (music and lyrics) have transformed the written-for-laughs film into a joyous musical, keeping much of the sharp…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:51PM

Review: In Joy the Story of the Miracle Mop's Creator Is Given a Little Too Much Shine

The new musical, starring Erika Henningsen, is having its world premiere at the George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

New Production Contract Narrowly Ratified by Actors' Equity Membership by Logan Culwell-Block

The new agreement raises actors' wages, expands paid sick leave, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Arden Theatre Company presents E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web by Krista Mar

The Arden restages its popular adaptation of E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web with a new cast sure to delight audiences of all ages. Krista Mar reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:27PM

Denée Benton Is Creating a Cinderella for Millennials by Jeffrey Vizcaino, Diep Tran

Being in Into the Woods twice has helped one of Broadway's go-to ingenues finally feel like a grown-up.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Actors' Equity Members Vote to Approve New 3-Year Contract Agreement

According to various reports, members of Actors' Equity have voted to approve the 3-year collective bargaining agreement for Broadway shows and sit-down productions.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM

When Beryl Grey threw cold water over my ballet dreams | Letters by Guardian Staff

Rosanna Achilleos-Sarll remembers being told she was ‘too tall’ by the celebrated ballet dancer, while Tessa Higgins praises the wonderful teacher Audrey de Vos Your obituary of Dame Ber…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

Cultural coverage needs levelling up to support regional theatre | Letter by Guardian Staff

Theatre companies outside London aren’t getting the attention they deserve, says Julia Sowerbutts I applaud your editorial about the squeeze on opportunities for new plays and playwrights …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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MEAN GIRLS' Stephanie Bissonnette Passes Away at 32

According to the official Mean Girls Twitter account, Mean Girls original cast member Stephanie Bissonnette passed away at the age of 32. Bissonette had been battling medulloblastoma, a form…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

Playwrights Horizons Extends Downstate Into 2023 by Leah Putnam

Bruce Norris' drama exploring the boundaries of justice and forgiveness, currently making its New York premiere, was previously extended to December 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Melissa Errico Will Celebrate the Holidays With 2 Concerts by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will be joined by comedic actor Jon Lovitz.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Downstate Announces Final Extension at Playwrights Horizons

Bruce Norris's acclaimed play adds another week of performances to its New York premiere.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

Mean Girls Dancer Stephanie Bissonnette Dies at 32

Bissonnette had been battling cancer since 2019.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

The Collaboration, Starring Paul Bettany & Jeremy Pope, Extends on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Anthony McCarten's The Collaboration has extended its run on Broadway through January 29, 2023. The news arrives just ahead of opening night on December 20. The production, which had its wo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

New Musical RUTKA to Play Concert at Lincoln Center's New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Leah Putnam

The indie rock musical features music and lyrics by Jocelyn Mackenzie and Jeremy Lloyd Styles with a book by Sarah Gancher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Readers’ favourite stage shows of 2022 by Guardian Readers

This year readers saw some amazing theatre, provoking tears, recognition, anger, inspiration and awe Leeds Playhouse Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03AM

‘The puppetry was really masterful’: What viewers thought of ART’s ‘Life of Pi’ by Shira Laucharoen

American Repertory Theater's production of "Life of Pi" runs through January 29. The post ‘The puppetry was really masterful’: What viewers thought of ART’s ‘Life of Pi’ appeared …

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‘An absolute family experience not to be missed’: GOLDILOCKS & THE THREE BEARS – Liverpool ★★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

Straight to the point, don’t wait until the end of this review to find out that Goldilocks & The Three Bears at the Epstein Theatre, Liverpool was the best pantomime I have ever seen. …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Stephanie Bissonnette Dies: ‘Mean Girls’ Broadway Cast Member Was 32 by Greg Evans

Stephanie Bissonnette, a dance teacher and chorographer best known for her performance as Dawn Schweitzer in the Broadway musical Mean Girls, died Saturday following a long battle with brain…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:50AM

Dancer Stephanie Bissonnette Passes Away at 32 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Bissonnette was a member of the original Broadway cast of Mean Girls, and a star of the COVID-19 documentary Ensemble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

The Collaboration Adds a Week to Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Jeremy Pope and Paul Bettany lead the cast of the West End transfer as artists Basquiat and Warhol, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

‘Pippin’ in the Belly of the Beast by American Theatre Editors

In this excerpt from a new book about the making of the iconic 1970s musical, the show collides with some real-life drama and danger in the nation's capital.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:41AM

Hallmark's HANUKKAH ON RYE Starring Jeremy Jordan Now Streaming on Peacock

Hanukkah on Rye, starring Jeremy Jordan is now streaming on Peacock. Joining Jordan in the film is Yael Grobglas (“Jane the Virgin,” “The Selection”) and Grammy Awardwinner Lisa Loe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM

MDG is theONE™ for Gerry Cinnamon by Michael Eddy

Scottish singer songwriter Gerry Cinnamon concluded his summer tour with two sell-out concerts at his home stadium, Hampden Park, in Glasgow, breaking records as he did so. Cinnamon was the …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:30AM

Dance Review: ‘The Nutcracker’ by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland at the Maryland Hall in Annapolis by Sue Tilberry

Seeing Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” presented by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Maryland Hall is like being enveloped in a home town crowd at a sporting event. The audience is eag…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:28AM

Visual Monkeys and Ayrton Illuminate Linnanmäki’s Carnival of Light in Finland by Michael Eddy

Helsinki’s Linnanmäki is the oldest and most popular amusement park in Finland. It is owned and operated by the non-profit making Children’s Day Foundation to raise funds for Finnish ch…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:15AM

Ronald Dennis, Original Richie in A Chorus Line, Passes Away at 78 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Dennis was a prolific dancer, appearing on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!; Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope; My One And Only; and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Frankie A. Rodriguez Will Star in Calvin Berger Musical by Andrew Gans

Richard Israel will direct the production at the Colony Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Reviews: What Do Critics Think of Off-Broadway's Des Moines? by Leah Putnam

Denis Johnson's dark comedy stars Hari Nef, Tony nominees Michael Shannon and Johanna Day, Heather Alicia Simms, and Arliss Howard at the Polonsky Shakespeare Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

THE COLLABORATION Extends Through January 29 Ahead of Tomorrow's Opening

The Collaboration has announced an extension of one additional week of performances ahead of its opening night tomorrow, December 20, at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:05AM
Monday, December 19, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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What's Playing on Broadway: Christmas 2022

Christmastime is here! If your holiday plans include seeing a Broadway show, take note that of the special holiday schedule for this Christmas week. BroadwayWorld has the full schedule of B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

All the Latest on Laura Osnes and Garth Drabinsky's Defamation Lawsuits

This past week, there have been updates in a couple of the big theater-related lawsuits. BroadwayWorld has the latest on Paradise Square and Garth Drabinsky, and The New York Post and Laura …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:53AM

Creative Technology Middle East Delivers Technical Solutions for the FIFA World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony by Michael Eddy

A grand opening ceremony left millions dazzled right before the FIFA World Cup 2022 kick-off. 60,000 fans gathered from around the world and millions of viewers tuned into the FIFA Opening C…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:49AM

See yourself at Lincoln Center by Lincoln Center

Find your event at http://LincolnCenter.org/Presents and experience the power of the live performing arts.

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Photos: Jeff Goldblum Visits WICKED In London

After the recent confirmation that he would be starring in the Wicked movies as The Wizard of Oz, Jeff Goldblum visited the West End production of Wicked. Goldblum will be starring in the fi…

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No Drama School, No Problem by Mychele Lebrun

If you didn't go to drama school but still want to break into the theatre business, don't lose heart! We have some top tips for getting yourself out there.

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Review: Ye Bear & Ye Cubb at 59E59 by Nicole Serratore

A comical imagining of an early American play fails to get the audience on board for its idea of fun. Nicole Serratore reviews The post Review: Ye Bear & Ye Cubb at 59E59 appeared first …

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GRACE NOTES: Monday, December 19, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Cut Loose With Slow Burn Theatre’s Rousing Footloose by Bill Hirschman

A hallmark of Slow Burn Theatre Company is its knack in finding new, mostly young talent and shaping those performers’ creativity. That approach—and this current round of talent—are on…

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Becky Nurse of Salem *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward December 19, 2022: Rebecca Nurse is a minor character in The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s harrowing dramatization of the witch-hunt hysteria which gripped colonial America…

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Playbill Songwriter Series: A Strange Loop's Rona Siddiqui Plays Her Original Songs by Margaret Hall

The composer is joined by Sherz Aletaha, Beth Callen, and Jonathan Raviv in the newest edition of the series.

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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He Said/He Said REVIEW: 1776 by JK

As Mike and I are easing back into our normal levels theater-going, our goal for the 2022-2023 season is to see all of the musicals that open on Broadway - brand new or revival. So far, so g…

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Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show review – isn’t it time for a breakdancing canine caper? by Tim Jonze

Southbank Centre, LondonThe hero of the children’s animated TV series is on top form in a riotous adaptation that gets the squirrels singing and screaming I must confess that it took me a …

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Broadway Buying Guide: December 19, 2022

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 19, 202…

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Broadway Spring Season shapes up, ends up at Lin-Manuel’s Spiritual Palace. #Stageworthy News, Holiday Edition. by New York Theater

A first for the Tony Awards: United Palace, a grand old theater in Washington Heights, will be the site of the 76th annual awards ceremony, which is now scheduled to take place on June 11, …

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A Shadow of Ourselves: A Review of Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol by Amanda Finn

Manual Cinema’s amalgamation of puppetry, mixed between shadow and light, is the perfect homage to this beloved Victorian ghost story.

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, December 19, 2022 by Matt Tamanini

‘Merrily’ Announces Broadway Run, ‘Ain’t No Mo’ Extends One Week, ‘Turkey Lurkey Time’ with Dolls “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the…

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“&Juliet”: What if?⁠—A Review. by Lisa Monde

The previews of &Juliet the musical, began October 28th 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on Broadway. &Juliet is originally coming to us from the West End, where it premiered in …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 07:20AM

Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse review - magical stories by candlelight by Laura De Lisle

Hannah Khalil's playful retelling of the 1001 Nights puts women centre stage Do you remember how the 1001 Nights ends? You know how it starts: Scheherazade has been married to a king who ki…

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/19/22: 2022. in Review by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News/MassLive ArtsBeat 12/19/22. The milestones in the arts for 2022, memorable productions and performances.

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'Mother Goose' review — Ian McKellen leads a megawatt pantomime for the ages by Matt Wolf

Ian McKellen is Caroline Goose in a blissed-out panto joyfully directed by Cal McCrystal and co-starring the indispensable Anna-Jane Casey as Cilla Quack.

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Robin Coste Lewis’s Family Album by Hilton Als

The poet’s new book of photographs and verse is haunted by the dead who will not stay dead.

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Pittsburgh's performing arts venues show signs of resilience with surge in single-ticket sales by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Subscriptions have been declining since long before COVID, as attendees’ buying habits have shifted toward more spontaneous nights out. 

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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How we met: ‘There was a carton of Ribena between my legs and I had to brake suddenly’ by Lizzie Cernik

Elis, 42, had seen fellow comedian Isy, 44, in Peep Show before they both performed at a gig in 2009. Engaged since 2016, they have two children and live in London When comedians Isy and Eli…

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Listen: Julie Boardman Talks The Museum of Broadway and More on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

Little Known Facts is a weekly podcast hosted by stage and film actress Ilana Levine. This week's episode features producer Julie Boardman, who talked about her Tony Award-winning career, T…

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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A Streetcar Named Desire at 75: Blanche, Stanley, and the Tennessee Williams play that still haunts us by Holly Williams

As Paul Mescal takes on the role first made famous by Marlon Brando, Holly Williams looks at the star-studded history of ‘Streetcar’, a play full of parts coveted by big name actors

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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ShentonSTAGE Daily for MONDAY DECEMBER 19 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily for MONDAY DECEMBER 19 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

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Jodie Comer, a gen-Z Elle Woods and a giant swimming pool: The best theatre of 2022, ranked by Jessie Thompson,isobel Lewis,nicole Vassell and Annabel Nugent

The Independent’s theatre critics have chosen their top stage shows of 2022, a year in which fresh new writing and charming musicals reigned supreme

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PHOTOS: Whoopi Goldberg, Queen Latifah & More Visit Ain’t No Mo’ by Drew Shade

The stars have come out to #SaveAintNoMo, a campaign launched by the show’s star and playwright, Jordan E. Cooper. Cooper launched the #SaveAintNoMo campaign on December 9th after its clos…

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Theatre Openings: from w/c December 19 by Mark Shenton

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Pride Soiree Cabaret – Sydney by Aussie Theatre

Aussie Theatre has 1 x double pass to giveaway to Pride Soiree Cabaret – Sydney on Saturday 4th March 2023

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Opera Australia announces new Artistic Director by Aussie Theatre

Opera Australia today announced the appointment of acclaimed director Jo Davies to take over the artistic reins of the country’s

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Australian Music Vault celebrates five years of musical storytelling by Aussie Theatre

The Australian Music Vault (AMV) is celebrating its fifth birthday as it continues to play an important role in connecting

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Opera Australia announces Jo Davies as new Artistic Director

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Monday, December 19, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Eleri Ward Brings Her Folk Sondheim to NYC's Sony Hall December 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Laura Benanti, Samantha Pauly, and Bobby Conte are among the special guests on hand for the concert.

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Between Riverside and Crazy, Starring Common, Opens on Broadway December 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pulitzer-winning Stephen Adly Guirgis play made its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2014.

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‘Ain’t No Mo’ ’ director Stevie Walker-Webb on saving his show by Ruthie Fierberg

The new Broadway play “Ain’t No Mo’ ” opened at the Belasco Theatre on Dec. 1. Eight days later, it announced a closing date of Dec. 18. But the show remains open; 27-year-old playwr…

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Top 10 Stage Performances to Stream December 23-January 2 - See Patti LuPone in concert, 'Matilda the Musical,' Justin Vivian Bond and more by Raven Snook

In-person shows have been back for over a year now, but sometimes we want to get our theatre fix at home. Thankfully, there are still wonderful stage performances to watch online. Our carefu…

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