Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Ohio State Murders by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

McDonald is mesmerizing as she speaks Kennedy’s strong, clear, poetic and evocative prose. We never forget that McDonald’s Suzanne Alexander is giving a lecture but she changes ages in a…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:57PM

Report From New York: A Welcome Return Into The Woods by Bill Hirschman

It has been said that this New York production of Into the Woods merging heart, humor, energy and imagination is better than the original. But that’s not the case; it is it’s own vision …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:48PM

Top 10 Lists of Top 10 Theater in 2022 by New York Theater

“A Strange Loop,’ is the most acclaimed show among theater critics whose lists of top 10 New York theater for 2022 are featured below. Following close behind is “Oratorio for Living T…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:46PM

Oh Mary, It’s Christmas! by Darryl Reilly

Mx Justin Vivian Bond’s marvelous holiday show at Joe’s Pub was livestreamed and is free to watch through December 24. “Misty” is a lovely highlight. The post Oh Mary, It’s Christ…

SOURCE: theaterscene.org at 11:04PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Four Romeos and four Juliets at The Australian Ballet, October and December 2022 by Deborah

The return of John Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet to The Australian Ballet after nearly 20 years is a reminder of how few narrative ballets surpass it for range and complexity. Cranko’s ver…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 10:50PM

FLASHBACK! The Color Purple Revival Cast Sing ‘I Won’t Complain’ by Drew Shade

Tony Award winner Heather Headley played her final performance in The Color Purple on October 2nd, 2016, after starting her run in the revival on May 10, 2016. After the curtain call, the…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 10:48PM

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/22 by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat on Pioneer Valley Radio 12/21/22. MOSSO’s Westfield Series, Hop Hop Nutcracker in Hartford, and arts news for WMass and No.CT. Plus my favorites for 2022. segment begins at 4:16

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com at 10:37PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Red Rover Entertainment Delivers All-Round, Adaptable Elation Rig for Faouzia Tour by Michael Eddy

Upon completing a string of European performances in July, global pop star Faouzia began preparations for a fall North American tour that saw the Moroccan Canadian singer playing dates acros…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:43PM

Review: In Broadway’s ‘The Collaboration,’ Andy Warhol works with Jean-Michele Basquiat and beautiful chaos ensues by Chris Jones

What would the great American artist Jean-Michele Basquiat have achieved, how famous would he now be, had he not died of a heroin overdose in 1988 at the age of 27?

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:00PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Mother Goose, Duke of York's Theatre review - Ian McKellen returns as the Dame by Veronica Lee

Jonathan Harvey's (mostly) family-friendly script sparkles When Ian McKellen, one of our greatest Shakespearean actors, gave us his acclaimed Widow Twankey at the Old Vic in 2004, some wonde…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:48PM

'Ain't Too Proud' Opening Night | Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:07PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Leslie Odom Jr. to headline free ‘Let Freedom Ring’ tribute at Kennedy Center by News Desk

The event on January 16, 2023, will celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:30PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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KIMBERLY AKIMBO at the Booth Theater on 45th Street by Richard Seff

David Lindsay-Abaire wrote a similarly titled play some seasons back, and Jeanine Tesori joins him now as composer of the new musical on which it is based. This lively entry boasts an exce…

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 06:19PM

KING GILGAMESH & THE MAN OF THE WILD - UTR 2023 | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

KING GILGAMESH & THE MAN OF THE WILD January 12-15, 19-22 Created by Ahmed Moneka, Jesse LaVercombe and Seth Bockley A TRIA Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre production Produced by La MaMa in a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:12PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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College Audition Tips by Peyton Locke Lyons

Straight from a Student in the Process The post College Audition Tips appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 05:44PM

Actors’ Equity will reinstate mandates for in-person auditions by Ruthie Fierberg

As of Jan. 2, 2023, Actors’ Equity Association will stipulate that all required Equity Auditions will be held in person.  Equity had adjusted the audition policy during the COVID-19 shutd…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:21PM

Thank You, Five: Backstage with Your Own Personal Exegesis' Cole Doman by Heather Gershonowitz

Playbill gets ready for youth group with the Gossip Girl actor, who has to cover his tattoos for the role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations by Steven Morris

The post Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:56PM

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG to Celebrate The Divine Nine With Special Performance in January

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG on Broadway will host a special performance for members of The Divine Nine, the nine historically Black Greek Letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Helle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:53PM

Michael Shannon and Johanna Day to Star Off-Broadway a Little Longer by Leah Putnam

Theatre for a New Audience has extended Denis Johnson's dark comedy Des Moines.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Patti LuPone Will Star in Marvel's WandaVision Spinoff Agatha: Coven of Chaos by Leah Putnam

The Tony winner isn't the only Broadway alum joining the series starring Kathryn Hahn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Christmastime Origins by Steven Morris

The post Christmastime Origins appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:28PM

St. Louis Art Museum to close on Thursday because of weather by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Because of the forecast of snow and freezing temperatures, the St. Louis Art Museum will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 22, a spokesman said.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:28PM

Drama League Awards announce 2023 ceremony by Caitlin Hornik

The 89th Annual Drama League Awards ceremony will be held on May 19, 2023, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Nominees will be announced on April 25, 2023. To be eligible, productions must have been …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:04PM

Filmed Performances from our 2022 Season (Official Trailer) | STRATFEST@HOME by Stratford Festival

Coming this winter to STRATFEST@HOME! Start the New Year off right with the filmed performances from our 2022 season. All’s Well That Ends Well, Death and the King’s Horseman, Hamlet, Th…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:03PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Grosses: Audiences Rally Around Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' by Lindsey Sullivan

After announcing it would close on December 18, Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo'  then extended its run at the Belasco Theatre through December 23. Playwright and star Cooper launched the #S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Odds & Ends: London's Cabaret, Starring Eddie Redmayne & Jessie Buckley, to Release Cast Recording by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. West End Cabaret to Release Cast Recording The Olivier-winning revival of Cabaret is getting a cast recording. Featuring the revival…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

Michael Mayer's Aida Will Open Met Opera's 2024 Season by Logan Culwell-Block

The A Beautiful Noise director's take on the Verdi opera was postponed after being announced for the company's 2020 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Some Like It Hot by Elyse Trevers

photo by Matthew Murphy How would you define an old-fashioned musical? Maybe a show with non-stop singing and dancing, storylines that we accept even when implausible, a love story or two an…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:26PM

Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Patti LuPone Joins AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+

Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone is joining the cast of the WandaVision spinoff series Agatha: Coven of Chaos on Disney+. See who else is starring in the show!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17PM

Video: How Tim Minchin Made MATILDA's New Song

Matilda arrives on Netflix in just days and BroadwayWorld is catching up with composer Tim Minchin to chat about the process in this video.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

What Happened? 2022 in Review, Part 1 by Steven Morris

And yet, there are those random blooms suddenly flowering in unexpected locations. They are fewer than I recall in prior years, but they’re out there. They give me hope, if only for their …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:01PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: FUNNY GIRL's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema Light the Menorah for Hanukkah

Watch Funny Girl on Broadway's Julie Benko, Tovah Feldshuh & Ephie Aardema light the menorah for Hanukkah backstage. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM

Lloyd Suh’s Plays About the Past Speak Directly to Our Present by Richard Morgan

The playwright of “The Far Country” is using a contemporary lens to show “the way in which memory becomes hereditary.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:42PM

Making the piano of ‘The Piano Lesson’ by Ruthie Fierberg

When the house lights cut to black and dim sunlight reveals the skeleton of a house onstage at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, your eyes can’t help but wander to the upright piano resting dow…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:32PM

THE COLLABORATION to Resume Performances on December 26

The Collaboration, which cancelled its opening night performance due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast, plans resume performances on Monday, December 26.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Dance Review: ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ presented by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center at The Strathmore by Anne Valentino

The “Hip Hop Nutcracker” is the new Nutcracker standard as far as I’m concerned. The original 19th-century classic, adapted from an E.T.A. Hoffman story and set to Tchaikovsky’s scor…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:20PM

Don’t Call Them Groupies: How the Band-Aids in Almost Famous Are Dressed for Empowerment by Margaret Hall

The actors, and the designer who dressed them, discuss how they created their effortlessly cool, rockstar girlfriend aesthetic for the Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Stream the Ailey Organization's Opening Night Gala Beginning December 21 by Leah Putnam

Available for free, the streamed evening features special appearances by Tamron Hall and Denise Littlefield Sobel, and several dance performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

Onstage, It’s Finally Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Again by Michael Paulson

After one holiday season lost to the pandemic and another curtailed by Omicron, seasonal staples including “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol” and “Messiah” are back in force.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:02PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Show Talks with The 5th: Afrofuturism in the Emerald City by The 5th Avenue Theatre

The 5th Avenue Theatre, in partnership with Seattle Public Library, MoPOP, and Converge Media, facilitated this panel discussion with Afrofuturist artists from different avenues of artistic …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:47PM

MAXHUB’s Raptor Integrated LED Wall Keeps the Information Flowing for Westgate Resorts by Frank Hammel

Founded by President and CEO David Siegel in 1982, Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation and resort experiences across the company’s resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Ca…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:42PM

Photo: Robert De Niro Visits SIX on Broadway

See a photo of the legendary Robert De Niro at Six on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Review Roundup: Erika Henningsen Stars in JOY World Premiere at George Street Playhouse

Erika Henningsen is leading the world premiere of new musical Joy the Musical at George Street Playhouse, directed by Casey Hushion (Broadway: Aladdin, The Prom), with choreography by Emmy A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:15PM

A Tribute to Stanley Drucker (1929–2022) by New York Philharmonic

The New York Philharmonic deeply mourns the passing of the legendary orchestral clarinetist Stanley Drucker, who joined the Philharmonic in 1948, at age 19, and was appointed Principal Clari…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:12PM

Rapper Common builds on his work with formerly incarcerated people with ‘Between Riverside and Crazy’ by Caitlin Hornik

For Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Common, the impact of his Broadway debut in “Between Riverside and Crazy” extends beyond his work onstage. In a recent episode of “The Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 01:10PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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How Between Riverside and Crazy Reflects Common's Passion for "Social Justice" by Roberto Araujo

The near-to-an-EGOT rapper is making his Broadway debut and wants to use this opportunity to inspire a love of theatre in young people.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Celebrates The Divine Nine with Special Performance January 10 by Broadway Black

On January 10, the 20th Anniversary Production of Suzan-Lori Parks‘ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, will host a special performance for members of The Divine Nine, a group of…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:46PM

Everyone & Improv Nerds by NPR

Emma and Vice columnist Alzo Slade try to solve the improv coolness crisis with the help of comedy icon Colin Mochrie. Plus: Emma tries her best to annoy Peter Sagal.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:40PM

Mark Evans and Drag Race Star Rosé Joining Titanique as the Musical Extends Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block, Leah Putnam

Marla Mindelle stars as Céline Dion in the retelling of Jack and Rose's doomed love story at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Broadway Actors Will Head to Riverside Theatre for Man of La Mancha by Andrew Gans

D.J. Salisbury will direct and choreograph the Tony-winning 1966 musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Shayok Misha Chowdhury Wins Mark O'Donnell Prize by Leah Putnam

The playwright's Public Obscenities will soon make its world premiere at Soho Rep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Edward E. Rice: It All Started with “Evangeline” by Trav S.D.

Born on this day, the great Broadway composer/director/producer Edward E. Rice (1847-1924). When most people think “classic, old Broadway” they think of shows that opened two decades aft…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:18PM

Hometown Hero – Lighting Company of the Year Regional Finalists Announced by Michael Eddy

The readers of PLSN have spoken and we are pleased to announce the Finalists for the Parnelli Hometown Hero – Lighting Company of the Year Award. PLSN readers voted for their choice of the…

SOURCE: PLSN at 12:08PM

BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN: THE SMITHS SHOW - UTR 2023 | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN: THE SMITHS SHOW January 12 - January 20, 2023 Created and Performed by Salty Brine As part of The Living Record Collection Learn more: https://publictheater.org/prod…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM

HOLES IN THE SHAPE OF MY FATHER by The Public Theater

HOLES IN THE SHAPE OF MY FATHER January 11 & January 14, 2023 Written and Performed by Savon Bartley Developed in part with the #BARS Workshop at The Public Theater Learn more: https://publ…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:06PM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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In the news: Yvonne Korshak’s new novel, PERICLES AND ASPASIA – TV podcast by Yvonne Korshak

Logan Crawford featured my novel, PERICLES AND ASPASIA: A Story of Ancient Greece on his TV podcast, "Spotlight." For those who would like to see it, here's the link:https://www.youtube.com/…

SOURCE: letstalkoffbroadway.com at 11:55AM

Titanique Extends Off-Broadway Run Through May 2023

The musical spoof, featuring Céline Dion's greatest hits, will stick around at the Daryl Roth Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48AM

Dramatists Guild Foundation Fellows program expands nationally by Caitlin Hornik

The Dramatist Guild Foundation has announced that its DGF Fellows program has expanded to include a virtual offering for playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists across the United S…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:39AM

TITANIQUE Extends Off-Broadway Through Mid-May 2023

The world premiere run of Titanique will extend its limited engagement at the Daryl Roth Theatre through May 14, 2023. See who is in the cast, how to get tickets, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Light Humor Episode 6: ‘The Load-In’ Now Available for Streaming by Michael Eddy

4Wall Entertainment has released Episode 6 of the animated series Light Humor. The Load-In is now available. Click on the image below to play this episode. 4Wall Entertainment dedicated this…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:33AM

Renée Fleming & Chris Jackson to Host UNITED IN SONG 2022 on PBS, Featuring Mandy Gonzalez, Matt Doyle & More

Hosted by four-time Grammy Award winner and renowned soprano Renée Fleming with Emmy and Grammy Award winner Chris Jackson, UNITED IN SONG premieres on New Year’s Eve on PBS. See who is …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

Some Like It Hot, a fresh classic by Cogency

The Academy Award-winning movie Some Like It Hot is a classic and very much of its time. It took place in 1929, shortly before musical movies like 42nd Street became smash hits. It was relea…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 11:28AM

An extremely good time’: A PISSEDMAS CAROL – Leicester Square Theatre by Laura Kressly

Shit-faced Showtime has returned to their London home, the Leicester Square Theatre, for their annual yuletide version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, this time A Pissedmas Carol. T…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Cast Complete for Shakespeare Theatre Company's King Lear, Starring Patrick Page by Andrew Gans

Simon Godwin will direct the Shakespeare classic at the D.C. venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Goodspeed Musicals Introduces New GoodWorks Commissioning Program by Leah Putnam

The Tony-winning regional theatre launches the program with The Snow Goose by Scott Gilmour and Claire MacKenzie, and Little Miss Perfect by Joriah Kwamé.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) Lights Up Brooklyn — Review

Theatrely's review of Andrew Schneider’s guided installation N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) now playing at BAM in Brooklyn.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:27AM

Review Roundup: BEETLEJUICE Haunts Houses Across the U.S. on its National Tour

The North American Tour of Beetlejuice the Musical kicked off this month in Paducah, KY, before its official launch at the Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, CA. Read the reviews for …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Making Theatre as a Multi-Hyphenate in Malawi by Fumbani Innot Phiri, Pleasant-Theodore Banda

By Fumbani Innot Phiri, Pleasant-Theodore Banda. Pleasant Theodore Banda led Rise Arts to its first international performance in Zimbabwe.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:12AM

Review Roundup: A SOLDIER'S PLAY Launches National Tour

Roundabout Theatre Company has officially launched its national touring production of the 2020 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier's Play. Read the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Review: Ain’t No Mo’ at the Belasco Theatre by Nicole Serratore

An electric new play about Blackness in America comes to Broadway. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review: Ain’t No Mo’ at the Belasco Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:03AM

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

The Broadway debut production of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Between Riverside and Crazy just opened and BroadwayWorld was there. We're taking you behind the scenes in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

[Broadway Grosses w/ 12/18/2022] Settling into the holiday season by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post [Broadway Grosses w/ 12/18/2022] Settling into the holiday season first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Lena Hall, Ruthie Ann Miles, Tamar Greene, More Set for In-Person Stars in the House for Climate Action Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening at Green Room 42, benefiting Broadway Green Alliance, will also be streamed live.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Uzo Aduba on Lynn Nottage’s ‘everlasting’ power on Broadway by Broadway News

2022 is the year that Lynn Nottage had both a play (“Clyde’s”) and a musical (“MJ”) running simultaneously on Broadway, in addition to her opera adaptation of one of her plays (“…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:34AM

A big-hearted Little Women by Kerry Reid

First Folio Theatre planned to produce the world premiere of Heather Chrisler’s adaptation of Little Women back in spring of 2020, but COVID took that production out just as surely as scar…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:34AM

Stuck in a snow globe by Catey Sullivan

Nearly 69 years since its birth as a smash movie, the seasonally ubiquitous White Christmas remains a good, old-fashioned holiday chestnut. It also remains an objectively odious, old holiday…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 09:12AM

Videos: Hugh Panaro Sings PHANTOM and More at 54 Below Debut

Hugh Panaro made his solo debut at 54 Below in October, treating audiences to songs and stories from the blockbusters he’s known for… and even some shows he wasn’t in! Check out video…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

‘Entertaining & educational’: TALKING HANDS – Deafinitely Theatre (Online Review) ★★★★★ by Louise Penn

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Deafinitely Theatre, Talking Hands has been created in partnership with Paines Plough, allowing five deaf writers to share their stories of lockdown.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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On The Mark TV/Radio 12.21.22. Don Sanders from Victory Theatre by Mark G. Auerbach

NEW On The Mark TV/Radio from WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Guests: Ray Radigan from Amelia Park Childrens Museum and Don Sanders from The Victory Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4N4_K4r…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:34AM

Marching On: A Review of “Little Women” at First Folio Theatre by Tristan Bruns

Although performed often as a play, the ostensible equality of women to men in modern-day society justifies every recurrence.

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

What Does an Angel See in Her Future? Maybe a Sugarplum Fairy. by Gia Kourlas

In “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker,” performed by City Ballet and young students from its School of American Ballet, ballet comes full circle.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Special Episode: McKinley Belcher III on Bringing Music to an All-New ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Matt Tamanini

On today’s special episode, Matt is in conversation with stage and screen stalwart McKinley Belcher III. He can currently be seen playing Happy in the incredible Broadway revival of Arthur…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

'Hakawatis' review — a storytelling sisterhood reshape Scheherazade's 1001 Nights by Matt Wolf

Pooja Ghai directs Hannah Khalil's play, a co-production between Shakespeare's Globe and Tamasha that captures in some essential way captures the zeitgeist

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 07:43AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 - BroadwayRadio

https://www.playbill.com/article/the-collaboration-adds-a-week-to-broadway-run. Mourning Stephanie Bissonnette of “Mean Girls”.

SOURCE: Google at 07:32AM

Our Wonderland at Wilson High School - PLAYBILLder

Wilson Theater Company. Wilson High School. West Lawn, PA. 1624399. Copyright © 2022 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

SOURCE: Google at 07:32AM

These 2022 shows helped make the Bay Area a top U.S. destination for theater by Lily Janiak

Despite mammoth griefs, local theater made thrilling art this year, a testament to our artists' mettle, inventiveness and flair.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:00AM

Chicagoan of the Year for Theater: Director Ron OJ Parson had a standout 2022 but he’s always been essential by Chris Jones

In a year of Chicago theater's recovery, he directed hit after hit, and he's a reigning authority on the work of August Wilson. That's all just for starters.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE COLLABORATION

Last night, shortly before the show was about to begin, the official opening night of The Collaboration was cancelled due to a case of Covid-19 in the cast detected during pre-show testing.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:47AM

Chicagoan of the Year for Dance: Michael McStraw is leading Giordano Dance Chicago to a strong future by Lauren Warnecke

The results of his efforts are not simply an organization spared by the pandemic, but one that emerged stronger than ever, revitalized and ready for the next 60 years.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:40AM

Mr Saturday Night: A New Musical Comedy review – Billy Crystal’s still got it by Arifa Akbar

Available onlineTony award-winning musical about an ageing TV star trying to revive his career has a slow-burn power that brings serious drama to the zinging comedy Buddy Young Jnr was once …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM

‘This is a writer fully grasping her moment’: ONE WOMAN SHOW – Ambassadors Theatre by Maryam Philpott

Liz Kingsman’s One Woman Show at the Ambassadors is then more than a pot shot at Fleabag and the like, and is instead an assessment of the performative nature of female roles in popular cu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Theatres to dim their lights this evening in solidarity with Ukraine by Kitty Underwood

Many of London’s biggest theatres will be dimming their lights at 8pm this evening, joining other London businesses and the Mayor of London as part of a worldwide symbolic act of support f…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:45AM

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "The Collaboration" 12/20/22 by Howard Miller

Ah, the art of making art! That, in a nutshell, is the theme of Anthony McCarten's The Collaboration, a well-acted if thinly developed play, whose scheduled opening tonight at the Samuel J. …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:38AM

Wake Up With BWW 12/21: THE COLLABORATION Cancels Opening Night Performance, and More

Top stories include The Collaboration cancelling their opening night performance due to a positive case of COVID-19 within the cast. Plus, Funny Girly broke the box office record at the Augu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Improv Can Help Tolerate Uncertainty by Joe Patti

Hat tip to Dan Pink who tweeted about a study which found teaching improv to students can lower social anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty.  The study authors noted that historically, �…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 02:24AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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And just like that … La Cage aux Folles is back! by Aussie Theatre

After having to pause the production of La Cage aux Folles due to COVID-19, we are happy to confirm that

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:28AM

tick, tick…BOOM! starring Hugh Sheridan to tour to Sydney by Aussie Theatre

Due to popular demand, a limited Sydney season has been added to the Australian tour of the revered off-Broadway musical

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:15AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Liza Colón-Zayas Is Between The Bear and Riverside and Crazy on Broadway

New York theater mainstay Colón-Zayas reprises her role in Stephen Adly Guigis's Pulitzer Prize winner at the Helen Hayes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:32AM

IMPRESSIONS: Tere O’Connor “Rivulets” at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

 IMPRESSIONS: Tere O’Connor “Rivulets” at Baryshnikov Arts Cente : "Sometimes (ok, often) ;it’s hard to say what a dance is “about”;or what a dance is meant to 'do' " Sarah Ceci…

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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
TBA: Ragtime