Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Birdland Presents Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra by Cameron Hughes

Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra bring the swinging party funk of the Big Easy to the Big Apple

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 05:38PM

The Cottage Broadway Review. No Noël Coward, but Jason Alexander directs. by New York Theater

I laughed at the very first of the many silly sight gags in “The Cottage,” as performed by the delightful Laura Bell Bundy, and was surprised and amused by the initial twist in this twis…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:16PM

The Cottage on Broadway by NewYorkTheater

HIghlights from The Cottage, a play by Sandy Rustin directed by Jason Alexander in his Broadway directorial debut

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:05PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Napa winery offers Broadway star Darren Criss fertile setting for intimate outdoor concert by Zack Ruskin

The special performance by the San Francisco native marks the latest event in Napa’s popular Broadway and Vine series.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 04:46PM

Video: Stars Turn Out For A BACK TO THE FUTURE Gala Performance

Earlier this week, the best of Broadway came out to celebrate Back to the Future: The Musical’s Gala Performance, benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.We'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Review: “The Cottage” at the Helen Hayes Theater (Through Sunday, October 29, 2023) by David Roberts

The familiar post-TONY lull that usually occurs during the summer months of July and August, when everyone takes a break to flee the city for a bit of ocean breeze, doesn’t seem to be happ…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 03:41PM

'You Have To Be 100% Unabashedly Yourself': Alex Newell On Their Journey to Being the First Tony-Winning Non-Binary Actor by Meg Masseron

The Shucked star appeared on The View to discuss their history-making year on Broadway, and perform their show-stopping number "Independently Owned."

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

VIDEO: Watch Derek Klena Perform 'Finale (Come What May)' from MOULIN ROUGE Ahead of Final Show

Moulin Rouge The Musical has released footage of Derek Klena performing Moulin Rouge! The Musical's 'Finale (Come What May)' at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Watch the performance here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Lea Salonga Extends Run in Here Lies Love by Meg Masseron, Leah Putnam

The Tony winner is also part of the producing team for the disco musical about former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Newsies London! by bwaySHO

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:30PM

BroadwayCon 2023 Wrap-Up by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . BroadwayCon returned for its eighth annual three-day convention in full splendor with a special focus on the 20th Anniversary of Wicked on Broadway. For the first ti…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:02PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Almost nothing has come from all the talk about states banning drag in front of kids by Josie Lenora

Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:07PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Conrad Ricamora Got Married While Opening Here Lies Love by Meg Masseron, Leah Putnam

The Broadway star tied the knot at City Hall this month, and has hyphenated his last name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Broadway and Television Actress Inga Swenson Has Passed Away at 90

The actress best known for her role on the television show Benson and 110 in the Shade on Broadway, has passed away at the age of 90.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

September Playbill Launched - 7 News Belize

The September Celebrations Calendar of Events was launched today by NICH. The carefully curated programme contains all the customary celebration ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:37PM

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward July 29, 2023: Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe winner Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story) will return to the New York stage in the Broadway premiere of Brandon Jacobs-Jenkin…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:08PM

Conrad Ricamora Got Married Right Before Opening Here Lies Love by Meg Masseron, Leah Putnam

The Broadway star tied the knot at City Hall this month, and has hyphenated his last name.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

TRIPLE THREAT, But Not the One You’re Thinking Of — Review

Broadway staple James T. Lane's Triple Threat tells the story of his life, with all its ups and downs, through music, dance, and storytelling.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 12:03PM

WWDTM: Randall Park by NPR

For some, being a triple-threat actor/writer/comedian is enough, but not for Randall Park, who decided to add "director" to the list with his debut film Shortcomings. He joins guest host Kar…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Cottage **1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter July 29, 2023: Sandy Rustin (Clue, a popular stage adaptation of the board game and cult film) is the American author of Broadway’sfaux British sex farce, The Cotta…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:34AM

Theater Review: “Macbeth” — Rousing Mayhem on the Boston Common by Bill Marx

This uncomplicated version of Shakespeare's tragedy comes off as a rousing tale of murder under a starlit Boston sky that obligingly lights Macbeth's "black and deep desires."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:25AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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For International Tiger Day: 10 Tigers from Popular Culture by Trav S.D.

What to do for International Tiger Day (July 29)? I already connected you with all my posts on big cat trainers in my World Lion Day post. (It’s fairly unheard of for a tiger tamer not to …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:49AM

Bill Charlap Solo Piano at 92NY Jazz in July by Sandi Durell

By Marilyn Lester . . . Playing his first solo piece of the evening, “On the Sunny Side of the Street” (Jimmy McHugh), the slow, deliberate tempo gave the mood of a meditation, of prepar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:10AM

Six Weeks With New York, New York On Broadway by Sandi Durell

By Stephen Mosher (Guest Writer) . . . The Moshers were living apart.  Separated by life, Juana and three of her kids were in Texas, dealing with weighty family matters, while John and his …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:01AM

Derek Klena x Finale (Come What May) by Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The one and only Derek Klena performs Moulin Rouge! The Musical's "Finale (Come What May)" at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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"Flex" Is One of The Summer Season's MVPs by Jan Simpson

It’s 1998 and the five starting players for the Lady Train, the all-black girls basketball team in a small Arkansas town, aren’t dirt poor or bougie rich. The problems they’re dealing …

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:33AM

Negro Ensemble Company Presents Mecca is Burning by Sandi Durell

From August 10 to 20, the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC), in conjunction with their residency at Penn Live Arts, will perform the world premiere of “Mecca Is Burning” at Harlem Schoo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:30AM

IATSE 798, The Broadway League, and Disney Theatrical Reach Tentative Agreement for New Hair and Makeup Contract

According to a post on the official Instagram account for the union, IATSE Local 798, The Broadway League, and Disney Theatrical have reached a tentative agreement in negotiations for new h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Dope on Don Marquis by Trav S.D.

Born of a July 29, midwestern humorist, poet, novelist, playwright and newspaperman Don Marquis (1878-1937). Hailing from Walnut, Illinois (two hours west of Chicago), Marquis’s career inc…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:37AM

Lea Salonga Extends HERE LIES LOVE Special Guest Engagement By One Week

Lea Salonga will continue her special guest engagement in Here Lies Love for one more week! The Tony and Olivier Award winner, who was originally set to play the role of Aurora Aquino th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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London’s best view by bwaySHO

Partnering up with TodayTix for a fabulous London adventure! I saw Then, Now & Next & will be seeing Newsies tonight! #london #bigben #tour

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:12AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Pirate radio, Grateful Dead, summer of ’73: Young men from CT broadcast from biggest rock concert ever by Lori Riley

They ended up broadcasting for about five days, before and after the concert, which took place on July 28.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:30AM

Take a journey with comedians Jay Leno and Ali Siddiq and legendary pop star Donny Osmond this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for July 30 through Aug. 5 include controversial country star Jason Alden and the hard-to-categorize acts The Lalas, Orthodox and Death Grips.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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THE WINTER’S TALE Sutton Hoo by Libby Purves and Friends

TRAGEDY,    JOKES, ORACLES,  SINGING SHEEP AND A BEAR      After last year’s storming Macbeth,  Red Rose Chain returns  to the wooded site at Sutton Hoo for its second big outdoor …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:54AM

Blues for An Alabama Sky Lights up a Week of Perpetual Berkshire Downpours by Jk Clarke

By Myra Chanin . . .  During the long-gone days of my youth, I considered the Berkshires a cultural summertime wonderland and loved its endless pastures, dotted with unpretentious barns-cum…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:49AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Bat Boy the Musical returns this Halloween with all-star cast in concert by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cult classic Bat Boy the Musical flies into the London Palladium for a Halloween concert presentation with an all-star cast. This post Bat Boy the Musical returns this Hallow…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:22AM
Saturday, July 29, 2023 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Death Note the Musical announces 6 performances at Lyric Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo After selling out shows at the London Palladium, Death Note the Musical in Concert is to transfer to the Lyric Theatre for six performances. This post Death Note the Musical …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:46AM

A Tailor Near Me Opens World Premiere Run at New Jersey Rep July 29 by Logan Culwell-Block

Richard Kind and James Pickens Jr. star in the Michael Tucker play about a custom suit that changes lives.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM

Regent's Park's La Cage aux Folles Begins July 29 by Andrew Gans

Tim Sheader directs the Tony-winning Harvey Fierstein-Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic