Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Steve Lopes: Shapes for Gods

The post Steve Lopes: Shapes for Gods appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:44PM

The Australian Ballet presents Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

The post The Australian Ballet presents Storytime Ballet: Cinderella appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:13PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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101 Dalmations UK Tour | Tickets and Venues by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo 101 Dalmations UK Tour announced for 2024. This new musical based on the classic family tale opens at the New Wimbledon Theatre. This post 101 Dalmations UK Tour | Tickets an…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:15PM

Partnership by David Walters

I urge you to stay past the slower expository first interval. Acts two and three give this play value for today, showcases a writing talent that should not be relegated to the warehouse of …

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 10:00PM

The State of “The State” Address by Db Frick

“The State’s Dipping Balls and Breaking Hearts Tour” finished up its 3rd night in NYC at The Palladium in Times Square on October 18th. It was an unforgettable evening which paid tribu…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 10:00PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Sculpture by the Sea Bondi opens 25th exhibition

The post Sculpture by the Sea Bondi opens 25th exhibition appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:55PM

Broadway Babe by Barry Gordin

Nostalgic gems from Broadway Babe include: Barbra Streisand, South Pacific, Polly Bergen and more. October 20.2023: Broadway Babe, Randie Levine-Miller did some online excavating and came …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:34PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Patrick Page Chats Shakespeare by bwaySHO

Patrick Page fans rejoice as the King of Shadows chats with @bwaySHO opening night of All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented The Villain. Those who like & don't like Shakespear…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:07PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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James Allister Sprang at Baryshnikov Arts: Seeking Active “Rest Within the Wake” by Eve Bromberg

Active reflection and associations should comprise our meditative state. If there were moments during the piece that disturbed us, we should return to the breathing exercise to find calm. 

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 07:25PM

Photos: First Look At Danny DeVito and More In I NEED THAT On Broadway

See production photos from Roundabout Theatre Company’s world-premiere production of I Need That by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Danny DeVito.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Video: BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Prepares For Its Chicago World Premiere!

Broadway In Chicago has released a first look inside rehearsal for BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. See the video!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19PM

A Victorian woman’s view of what makes a happy ‘Partnership’ at NYC’s Theatre Row by Deb Miller

The final installment in Mint Theater Company’s three-play series of undeservedly forgotten works by English playwright Elizabeth Baker is the American premiere of Partnership, which made …

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 07:00PM

Partnership: A Century-Old Play for Our Time by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ The Mint Theater unearths another winner by a forgotten writer, Elizabeth Baker The post Partnership: A Century-Old Play for Our Time appeared first on New York Stage Review.

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM

Partnership: The Perils of Mixing Business and Pleasure by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★☆☆ The Mint Theater continues its salute to British playwright Elizabeth Baker with a 1917 marriage-minded comedy The post Partnership: The Perils of Mixing Business and Pleasur…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 07:00PM

Partnership by Jk Clarke

By Samuel L. Leiter . . .  The Mint Theatre is widely lauded for reviving modern plays that, while long forgotten, appear to be worthy of another look. Often, the revivals uncover shiny tre…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:00PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Wicked Bayou’ visits a dark world in a phenomenal musical dance performance by Alex Miller

Denver’s Wonderbound teams with a ‘zombie death polka band’ in a must-see show for the Halloween season The post ‘Wicked Bayou’ visits a dark world in a phenomenal musical dance pe…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:31PM

Time To Go Into the Woods With Slow Burn by Bill Hirschman

    By Oline H. Cogdill The forest explored in Slow Burn Theatre Company’s vigorous production of the musical “Into the Woods” is the place to be. These woods might seem to be a sett…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 06:03PM

Photos: The Radio City Rockettes Get Ready for the 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

It's Christmas in October! Earlier today, the iconic Radio City Rockettes hit the rehearsal room to show off some of their iconic choreography from the beloved Christmas Spectacular. Check …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:03PM

Photos: Go Inside Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Artivism Ball

See photos from Broadway Advocacy Coalition's Artivism Ball!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:03PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Back to the Future’ to take over select NYC ferries by Ruthie Fierberg

Members of the cast will make an onboard appearance to launch a new campaign.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:56PM

Working with Graciela Daniele 🌺 THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA by Lincoln Center Theater

Hear from the cast and creative team of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA on what it's like to work with Graciela Daniele and tell her early life story onstage. October 19 - December 31 at the Newhous…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:49PM

‘MJ’ to reprise special ‘Thriller’ Halloween performance by Ruthie Fierberg

As they did in 2022, the cast of the bio-musical will offer an encore of Michael Jackson’s famed number.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:49PM

‘& Juliet’ announces sing-along performance, pop-up event and more by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical will celebrate its first year on Broadway anniversary with fan activities.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 05:43PM

‘Waitress: The Musical’ Trailer: Broadway’s Beloved Pie Baker Heading To Movie Theaters

With more than 1,500 performances during its initial 2016-2020 Broadway run, and a subsequent three-month post-Covid-shutdown remount, Waitress: The Musical baked its way into the hearts of …

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:28PM

LA Review: "The Engagement Party" @ the Geffen thru Nov 5th Six friends. Two parents, One night. What could go wrong? by Tracey Paleo

In every way, this production is perfect starting with the awesome set design by Alexander Dodge. It is magnificent! Katherine (Bella Heathcote) and Josh (Jonah Platt) the newly engaged cou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20PM

'I Love a Boyband': The Cast of Broadway's Harmony on Why The Show Is a Must-See by Julia Chambers

The cast and creator of the show believe Harmony is a true story that needs to be heard.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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What do tickets cost for “Wicked” 20th anniversary shows? by Matt Levy

The Oct. 29-30 "Wicked" shows come with special pink or green souvenirs depending on which one you attend.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:54PM

Patrick Page Mines Shakespeare’s Dark Side: “All the Devils Are Here” by Philip

Most actors will tell you they would rather play the villain than the hero. The bad guys are often more complex, sometimes amusingly so, and they dominate their scenes. The appeal may be inb…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:38PM

Nicole Scherzinger stars in a sexy, seismic ‘Sunset Boulevard’ in London by Johnny Oleksinski

Some will view the striking changes to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Sunset Boulevard,” and by extension Billy Wilder’s classic 1950 film it’s based on, as trampling on what was d…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:27PM

Interview: Behind Megan Thee Stallion's DICKS THE MUSICAL Song

BroadwayWorld sat down with Karl Saint Lucy and Marius de Vries to discuss bringing the music of Dicks the Musical from stage to screen, working with Nathan Lane and Megan Mullally on their …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Cast Set for Forbidden Sondheim: Merrily We Stole a Song, Honoring 4 Decades of Spoofing Sondheim by Andrew Gans

Gerard Alessandrini's tribute to Stephen Sondheim will feature Michael West, Christine Pedi, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

United Nations: The Other West Sets Off-Broadway Run by Logan Culwell-Block

Thirdwing and Out of the Box Theatrics are partnering on the production, at the former New Ohio Theatre space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

7 Wild Moments In Wicked’s Early History by Margaret Hall

At 20 years old, Wicked may now be a Broadway stalwart. But the show had a very dramatic journey its first few years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Rodgers & Hart's Pal Joey at New York City Center | November 1-5, 2023 by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Hear from the cast and creative team of New York City Center's new production of Rodgers & Hart's Pal Joey: Savion Glover (Co-Director & Choreographer), Tony Goldwyn (Co-Director), Loretta D…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:57PM

Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Tragedy Plus Time Will Play Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The Ed Byrne solo show will play Soho Playhouse next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

The Cast Of Rent Play "Finish the Lyric" | Stratford Festival 2023 by Stratford Festival

Andrea Macasaet, Kelly Holiff and Christine Desjardins take on the challenge of Finish the Lyrics! Can you guess what the next lyrics are faster?! ➡️ Did you know!? #SFRent has been ext…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:55PM

Floral Print Q&A With the Cast of HAIR! | Two River Theater by Two River Theater

HAIR is onstage through Oct 22 / 2023! Check it out and get tickets 👉 http://tworivertheater.org/hair Video by DMF Films Follow Two River: Website 👉 www.tworivertheater.org Instagra…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:52PM

Photos: Original JAWS Star Richard Dreyfuss Visits THE SHARK IS BROKEN on Broadway

The stars of THE SHARK IS BROKEN got a special surprise at the Golden Theater on Wednesday when the real Richard Dreyfuss came to the show! Check out photos!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM

"Falling in Love With Love" from Rodgers & Hart's Pal Joey at New York City Center by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Aisha Jackson (Broadway's Once Upon a One More Time) as Linda English embodies the show’s jazz sound with her take on Rodgers & Hart’s “Falling in Love with Love.” PAL JOEY Nov 1–…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:28PM

LA Review: Sam Baum's "The Engagement Party" at the Geffen, a stunning gem beautifully directed by Darko Tresnjak with a surprise ring to it by Margie Barron

Performances are perfection. Speaking of perfection, willowy Bella Heathcote glows as Katharine the nice Grace Kelly type. As her parents, Richard Bekins plays Conrad with the airs of a Mayf…

SOURCE: entertainmenttoday.net at 03:27PM

Meet Alexandria Wailes - Director of Artistic Sign Language for Private Jones by Goodspeed Musicals

Meet the Director of Artistic Sign Language (DASL) for Private Jones, Alexandria Wailes, and learn what she does as a Member of the creative team. Private Jones - A New Musical Oct 13 - Nov…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:19PM

Video: Past and Present Elphabas Come Together to Sing 'Defying Gravity' in Honor of WICKED's 20th Anniversary

Watch four Elphabas sing 'Defying Gravity for Wicked's 20th anniversary!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:07PM

"The Lady Is a Tramp" from Rodgers & Hart's Pal Joey at New York City Center by Rodgers & Hammerstein

Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes takes the stage as Joey Evans with the cast of Rodgers & Hart's Pal Joey in their show-stopping rendition of Rodgers & Hart’s iconic number “The Lady Is a Tram…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:02PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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London's National Theatre Will Try Out 6:30 Performances Beginning in February

From February 2024 London's National Theatre will pilot a selected number of early evening performances at 6.30pm. This trial follows a major piece of research undertaken by the National The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

Four seasonal picks to get you in the Halloween spirit by Deb Miller

Among the selections for this year’s Halloween season, in addition to such fabulously creepy hits as Dracula, playing Off-Broadway at New World Stages, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber o…

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 02:44PM

Rocking With Chekhov by Jack Helbig

There is something about Anton Chekhov’s first successful full-length play, The Seagull, that attracts playwrights to try their hand at creating their own adaptations—faithful or otherwi…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 02:29PM

Su Teatro’s “Wolf at the Door” a grim and gratifying fable | Review by Lisa Kennedy

Adult in its concerns, the play nevertheless captivates with its fairytale touches.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:25PM

Harmony on Broadway by bwaySHO

The cast of Harmony celebrates their 1st SHO on Broadway Video courtesy of DKC / O&M

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:09PM

Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford Set Exits From Broadway Hit ‘Sweeney Todd’

“Sweeney Todd” stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will take their final bows as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Mrs. Lovett in 2024. They will be exiting the show on Jan. 14, b…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:05PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Experience BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Aboard NYC Ferry

Get ready to travel back in time with BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, now showing onboard NYC Ferry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

Video: In Rehearsals for PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes, Aisha Jackson & More

In this video, watch as we meet with the cast of New York City Center's Gala presentation of Pal Joey!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

Broadway's MJ the Musical Will Celebrate Halloween With 'Thriller' Encore by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues at the Neil Simon Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Halloween Party by Barry Gordin

LIVE: Halloween Silent Disco by Quiet Events @ SAC on October 28 from 7pm -11pm  October 20, 2023: Next weekend on Saturday, October 28 Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, will host a s…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:27PM

Interview: Caroline Bowman On Her Warmth for Disney's FROZEN

On Broadway and on tour, Caroline Bowman has played some of theater’s best-known female leads, from Elphaba in Wicked to Eva Perón in Evita and Rizzo in Grease. She says, however, that he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

Video: HARMONY Celebrates First Preview on Broadway

See footage from Harmony's first preview on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM

HARMONY OPENS IN PREVIEWS ON BROADWAY by Sandi Durell

A sold-out, cheering crowd welcomed the new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony to Broadway last night.  The first preview performance took place on the stage of the Eth…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:02PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at noon (Broadway Time)
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New Bill Russell Musical Has Anyone Seen My Mind? to Receive Industry Readings by Logan Culwell-Block

The project features lyrics and "musings" by Russell, set to music by Janet Hood, Nick Cearley, and Ronald Melrose.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Annaleigh Ashford and Josh Groban Set Final Performance Date in Broadway's Sweeney Todd by Logan Culwell-Block

The Stephen Sondheim revival continues at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford to exit ‘Sweeney Todd’ by Ruthie Fierberg

The musical will continue with new stars to be announced; Groban and Ashford reflect on their time with the show.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:53PM

Satchmo at the Cadillac Palace by Kerry Reid

Now in a short run with Broadway in Chicago before a hoped-for New York production, A Wonderful World still has a ways to go before it feels like a fully realized portrait of Louis Armstrong…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:48PM

Josh Groban And Annaleigh Ashford Set Final ‘Sweeney Todd’ Broadway Performances

Broadway’s Sweeney Todd stars Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performances in the Stephen Sondheim revival on Sunday January 14, 2024, concluding their 46-week run …

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:40PM

WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street by Bleecker Street

Waitress: The Musical brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles as Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in…

SOURCE: youtu.be at 12:35PM

‘Free Your Mind’ Does Little to Challenge the Brain by Roslyn Sulcas

A huge new performance space in Manchester, England, opened with a show that trumpets the building’s possibilities, but doesn’t push any boundaries.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:33PM

MJ on Broadway to Celebrate Halloween With Encore Performance of 'Thriller' Finale

Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween night as MJ takes the stage with an encore performance of the iconic 'Thriller' finale. Don't miss this unforgettable spectacle that will leave you m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

Meetings, Orange Tree Theatre review - three-hander that chews on big issues by Helen Hawkins

Mustapha Matura's 1981 play set in modern Trinidad is superbly served up Mustapha Matura’s 1981 play, Meetings, is still a knockout. Supply the characters with mobile phones and it could …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 12:33PM

Inside the PAL JOEY Rehearsal Room: Falling in Love with Love | New York City Center by New York City Center

Aisha Jackson (Once Upon a One More Time) as Linda English embodies the show’s jazz sound with her take on Rodgers & Hart’s “Falling in Love with Love.” Buy tickets: https://www.ny…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:26PM

Inside the PAL JOEY Rehearsal Room: The Lady is a Tramp | New York City Center by New York City Center

Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes takes the stage as Joey Evans with the cast of Pal Joey in their show-stopping rendition of Rodgers & Hart’s iconic number “The Lady is a Tramp,” as Joey cat…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:26PM

Whose body? by Kerry Reid

Last year for the Destinos festival and Teatro Vista, Georgette Verdin directed Paloma Nozicka’s haunting Enough to Let the Light In, which amply demonstrated her ability to create chillin…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:20PM

Video: Watch the WAITRESS THE MUSICAL Broadway Film Trailer With Sara Bareilles & More

Watch the new trailer video for the filmed capture of Waitress: The Musical! The new movie coming to theaters brings the Tony-nominated Broadway phenomenon to the big screen. Featuring compo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford to Play Their Final Performance in SWEENEY TODD in January

Tony and Grammy-nominated multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performance of the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Gaten Matarazzo, Maria Bilbao & More From SWEENEY TODD to Perform at 54 Below

Don't miss Gaten Matarazzo, Maria Bilbao, and a talented cast as they bring the dark and captivating story of SWEENEY TODD to life at 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:19PM

Check Out New Photos of Jake Shears, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (AKA Self Esteem), and Cast of West End Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production, which has two new stars, has again extended its run at the Kit Kat Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Photos and Video: Betty Who, Lillias White, and the Broadway Cast of Hadestown Visit Library of Congress by Logan Culwell-Block

The performance marked the acquisition of a collection documenting the musical's road to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

CSC Revival of I Can Get It for You Wholesale, Starring Santino Fontana, Extends Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The star-studded company also features Judy Kuhn, Adam Chanler-Berat, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Julia Lester, Joy Woods, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Watch the Trailer for Waitress Stage Film's Upcoming Nationwide Release by Logan Culwell-Block

Starring Sara Bareilles, Drew Gehling, and Christopher Fitzgerald, the film premiered earlier this year at Tribeca Film Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford to Depart Sweeney Todd, Revival Extends by Paul Art Smith For Broadway Direct

It was announced today Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford will play their final performance in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd on January 14, 2024. The production also announced that it …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:05PM

I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Extends at Classic Stage Company

I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE has been extended at Classic Stage Company. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

& JULIET Will Celebrate One Year on Broadway With Fan Activities, Sweepstakes, and More!

& Juliet will commemorate one year on Broadway at the Sondheim Theatre with a week-long celebration Tuesday, November 14 - Friday, November 17. Learn more about the upcoming events her…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:03PM

Watch the newly released trailer for the ‘Waitress’ film capture by Ruthie Fierberg

The movie musical will play cinemas starting in December.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:00PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Games people play by Kerry Reid

Nestled in a strip of storefronts in Marquette Park, Teatro Tariakuri (led by founder and artistic director Karla Galván) has been offering Spanish-language comedies and family shows for 20…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:54AM

Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy by New York Theater

There’s a photograph of 23-year-old Stephen Sondheim with Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre and Gina Lollabrigida on the set of director John Huston’s movie “Beat the Devil,” where  Son…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:46AM

Listen: Hear an Alternate Version of 'My Favorite Things' From THE SOUND OF MUSIC Super Deluxe Soundtrack

Get a first listen to an alternate version of 'My Favorite Things' from Rodgers & Hammerstein's timeless masterpiece, The Sound of Music. This take highlights a stirring reprise by Julie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

'It's for the Demented and Depraved': Nathan Lane on Dicks: The Musical by Talaura Harms

The Tony-winning actor (and his Sewer Boys) appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers to talk about the new movie musical, hitting theatres nationwide this Friday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

Ghosts and dysfunction by Kelly Kleiman

Mia McCullough’s play, now receiving its world premiere at Theater Wit, is about the immovable object (denial) meeting the irresistible force (the past), with a family crushed in between. …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:42AM

Review: Ballet Theater Revisits Its Past With a Hit and Two Misses by Gia Kourlas

Susan Jaffe presents her first New York season as American Ballet Theater’s leader, starting with a program of Alexei Ratmansky, Jiri Kylian and Harald Lander.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:30AM

Tracy-Ann Oberman says Merchant of Venice production has increased security measures amid Israel-Gaza conflict by Nicole Vassell

Jewish actor has described recent circumstances as a ‘dystopian nightmare’

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:25AM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical’s Casey Cott Has Been a Broadway Star for Years—He Just Needed a Broadway Show by Hayley Levitt

Casey Cott likes to call himself "green." He made his official Broadway debut this past August as the romantic, Bohemian poet Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical—one of the most lavish …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:19AM

Have There Ever Been Two Productions of the Same Show on Broadway at the Same Time?

This time, the question was: Have there ever been two different productions of the same show on Broadway at the same time?

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Legendary Fabric Painter Jeff Fender Dies at 60 by Margaret Hall

Mr. Fender was a prolific painter for Broadway, as well as the favored silk artist for the Victorias Secret Fashion Show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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A Columbus Letter Beloved by Thieves and Forgers Hits the Market by Julia Jacobs

A rare pamphlet about Christopher Columbus’s first voyage is on sale at Christie’s, which said it had taken pains to ensure this one wasn’t forged or stolen.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:47AM

All The Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain by Elyse Trevers

So much has been written about Shakespeare over the years that it’s a challenge to find a novel approach to discuss his work. Yet actor Patrick Page (“Hadestown,” “Spider-man Turn Of…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:37AM

Video: Watch Hugh Jackman in Baz Luhrmann's AUSTRALIA Reimagining Trailer With Nicole Kidman

Baz Luhrmann’s 6-chapter reimagining of his 2008 film Australia, Faraway Downs is an epic adventure that will inspire audiences. The film, told in 6-chapters, stars stars Nicole Kidman, Hu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

NEA Survey Shows Fewer People Are Attending Live Performance Events

A new survey conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts has looked into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on arts participation, including attending theatre productions, movies, vis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Dear England/England Now by Verity Healey

By verity healey. Spurred on by the National Theatre production of James Graham’s Dear England, verity healey discusses the notion that theatre in the United Kingdom might have a few thing…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:28AM

Sports Drama Dear England, Starring Joseph Fiennes, Officially Opens in London's West End October 19 by Margaret Hall

James Graham's play about England's men's football team and team manager Gareth Southgate sold out its previous run at London's National.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Marc Hershberg Joins Music Theatre International as Director of Business and Legal Affairs by Logan Culwell-Block

The entertainment attorney comes to the theatrical licensor after representing the estates of August Wilson and Tennessee Williams.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

Alexander Zeldin's The Confessions Begins at London's National Theatre October 19 by Talaura Harms

See production photos of the play, a co-commission with the National Theatre, RISING Melbourne, and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

The National Theatre’s earlier start times are a great result for audiences | Michael Billington by Michael Billington

A pilot scheme means some performances will now begin at 6.30pm. That means more time for eating, travelling and – most importantly – discussing the show ‘The drama’s laws the drama�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:25AM

Gloshine Brightens the Ultra Music Festival by Michael Eddy

The Ultra Music Festival, one of the world's premier electronic music events, attracts top international DJs and performers. Synonymous with unrivaled soundscapes and scintillating visuals, …

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:15AM

See Who Will Join Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma in Macbeth Across U.K. and Washington, D.C. by Margaret Hall

The site-specific production will premiere in a warehouse in Liverpool this fall and then head to Edinburgh, London, and the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

The Refuge Plays ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

 By: David Sheward October 19, 2023: In the first act of The Refuge Plays, Nathan Alan Davis’ massive family saga, the elderly matriarch Early (the magnificent Nicole Ari Parker) advis…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:08AM

An Unprecedented Visual Setup with INFiLED for the Marrageddon Hip Hop Festival by Michael Eddy

Marrageddon is the first Italian hip hop music festival which debuted September 23 in Milan, organized by the artist Marracash. The visual design, created by Ombra Design was crucial in thi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:05AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Stage and Screen Actor Burt Young, Best Known For ROCKY, Dies at 83

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Burt Young has died at age 83. Gerald Tommaso DeLouise, known professionally as Burt Young, is best known for playing Rocky …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

& Juliet Will Launch U.K. Tour Next Year by Andrew Gans

The tour of the London and Broadway hit will kick off at the Manchester Opera House.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

The Gardens of Anuncia Begins Off-Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater October 19 by Logan Culwell-Block

Written by Michael John LaChiusa, the new musical is the final production of director-choreographer Graciela Daniele's illustrious career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

Ayrton Cobra Shines at Marrageddon Festival in Italy by Michael Eddy

Marrageddon, the hugely successful first hip hop festival from King of Rap, Marracash, involved two massive concerts in the two cities that are symbolic of the rapper: Milan and Naples. Ligh…

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:46AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, October 19, 2023 by Susan Grace

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This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 10/19/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/19/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Video: Watch the RUSTIN Trailer Starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald & More

Netflix has released the trailer for Rustin, George C. Wolfe's new film about activist Bayard Rustin. The film stars Colman Domingo as Rustin, along with Audra McDonald, Adrienne Warren, M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Q&A: ‘Around the Sun’ Creator Brad Forenza Talks Season 3 & its “Angel”-ic Stars by Billy

Hear about 'Around the Sun,' an audio drama created by playwright, actor, and producer Brad Forenza, now embarking on its third season The post Q&A: ‘Around the Sun’ Creator Brad For…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:25AM

Meetings review – cooking with postcolonialism in Mustapha Matura’s sparky drama by Arifa Akbar

Orange Tree theatre, LondonIn a chic kitchen a Trinidadian couple discuss their high-end lives, but their cook, whose recipes the audience can scent, draws them back to deeper roots This dra…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:19AM

The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards Set For December by Stephi Wild For Broadwayworld.com

15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards will honor DO40 members Joe Ahumda, Jill Cook, Gene Foote, Jean Preece and Joanna Rush on Monday, December 4th, 2023, 6-9pm at Lips Restaurant, 227 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM

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‘The Vanishing Elephant’ Review: Bringing ‘a Thing of Wonder’ to Life by Laurel Graeber

This alluring spectacle at Stage 42, which aims to dazzle audiences 8 and older, makes powerful statements about the rights of both animals and human beings.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:07AM

George Nader: From Robot Monster to Beyond Atlantis by Trav S.D.

October 19 was the birthday of actor George Nader (1921-2002). Lebanese-American Nader was a local L.A. kid who studied theatre at Occidental College, got experience at Pasadena Playhouse, a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:07AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Choir Boy review – gospel hymns light up stirring production of Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play by Ryan Gilbey

Bristol Old VicEveryone gets their chance to shine in Nancy Medina’s expressive staging of this drama about sparring prep-school students Some of the shine has come off Moonlight, the Osca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:13AM

Marc Hershberg Joins MTI as Director of Business and Legal Affairs

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced that attorney Marc Hershberg has joined the company as the Director of Business and Legal Affairs. In this role, Marc wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:07AM

I’m A Real Person! A Review of “Tambo and Bones” at Refracted Theatre Company by Tristan Bruns

The team behind “Tambo and Bones” want you to squirm. They want you to feel pain and sorrow and woe—and laugh at the same time.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

‘Suffs’ Announces Spring Broadway Run; Most-Produced Plays in 2023-24 Season; Radcliffe, Groff, Mendez Take Lie Detector Test “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 by Matt Tamanini

Ashford, Groban Leaving ‘Sweeney Todd,’ Who Will Replace Them? ‘Wholesale,’ ‘Stereophonic’ Extend Off-Broadway “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

National Theatre at 60, from Hamlet to Dear England – in posters by Guardian Staff

As the National Theatre celebrates its 60th anniversary, revisit some of its most iconic posters including War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Nine Night Continu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:07AM

‘Hadestown’ comes to the Library of Congress to make music and history by Peter Marks

The Library of Congress receives artifacts from the Broadway musical for archiving.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:07AM

The Flea, The Yard Theatre review - biting satire fails to sting by Gary Naylor

★★★ THE FLEA, THE YARD THEATRE Hotchpotch of influences and tones derails production that exposes hypocrisy in high places  Victorian scandal meets Ziggy Stardust with a little panto …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:04AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: 21 Choreographers by JK

 40 Years of Broadway: Creative Influencers: 21 Choreographers When crafting a new musical (and, increasingly, a new play), it is not just a director who guides and shapes a show, but it …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:55AM

Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival challenges attendance record. ‘Never seen enthusiasm for the festival.’ by Steve Smith

The 48th annual Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival challenged attendance records, as it put smiles on thousands of faces throughout the weekend.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:45AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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‘Merchant of Venice’ U.K. Production Ups Security in Wake of Hamas Attacks: ‘It’s Like a Dystopian Nightmare’

The touring production of “The Merchant of Venice 1936” has been targeted by antisemites, its star revealed. Tracy-Ann Oberman, who has starred in “Doctor Who” and “Friday Night Di…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:31AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 19th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 19, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Free Your Mind review – Danny Boyle’s Matrix reboot is a thrilling shock to the system by Lyndsey Winship

Aviva Studios, ManchesterThe director’s collaboration with hip-hop dance company Boy Blue, designer Es Devlin and writer Sabrina Mahfouz conveys the march of AI There are some shows that a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:55AM

Hamnet, Garrick Theatre review - conventional adaptation of the bestseller drains its poetry away by Helen Hawkins

Maggie O'Farrell's inventive retelling of the Shakespeares' love story needs a more inventive production The RSC apparently has a hit on its hands with its West End transfer of Hamnet. Box o…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 04:49AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway is becoming 'more Wildcat friendly': Playbill names NU 10th highest represented ...

Northwestern was once again featured on Playbill's “10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway” for the 2022-2023 season.

SOURCE: Google at 03:37AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre – New production images released by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo New production images of the new cast of Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre have just been released. Book tickets now. This post Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre – New produc…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:22AM
Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Yolande Kettle to play Princess Diana in The Interview at Park Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Yolande Kettle plays Princess Diana in Jonathan Maitland's play The Interview at the Park Theatre, London. This post Yolande Kettle to play Princess Diana in The Interview at…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:45AM

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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