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Saturday, July 17, 2021

As New York Reopens, It Looks for Culture to Lead the Way by Michael Paulson, Ben Sisario and Robin Pogrebin

Culture is part of the lifeblood of New York — a magnet for visitors and residents alike that will play a key role if the city is to remain vital. There are signs of hope everywhere, as va…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 12:43PM

As New York Reopens, It Looks for Culture to Lead the Way by Michael Paulson, Ben Sisario and Robin Pogrebin

The arts scene, from Broadway and nightclubs to museums and concert halls, is coming back to life after the pandemic shutdown. Getting it right will be vital to the city’s comeback.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

SOUTH PACIFIC. Chichester by Libby Purves and Friends

ROARING BACK TO LIFE       Almost the most magnificent part of Daniel Evans’ production is that it’s happening at all:  despite the distanced glimmer of blue paper masks, Chichester …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 03:40AM
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Charles Robinson, who played court clerk on long-running ‘Night Court,’ dies at 75 by Staff Reports and News Services

Mr. Robinson was a prolific stage actor and had supporting parts in series such as “Buffalo Bill,” “Love & War,” “Home Improvement,” “The Game” and “Hart of Dixie.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:03PM
Monday, July 12, 2021

Kristin Chenoweth's First Concert Since the Pandemic by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Kristin Chenoweth talks about her first performance since the pandemic started and the special shout out she gave Kelly and Ryan. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyan…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:31PM

Kristin Chenoweth Talks About the Challenges of Performing at High Altitude by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Kristin Chenoweth talks about having to adjust her breathing when she performed at high altitude in Utah. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: ht…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:31PM

Kristin Chenoweth Loves Being Around People Again by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Kristin Chenoweth is excited to talk to strangers now that people are going out again. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:31PM

Kristin Chenoweth Plays a Villain in "Schmigadoon!" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Kristin Chenoweth talks about the inspiration behind her villainous character in the musical series "Schmigadoon!" Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Fac…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:31PM

Kristin Chenoweth Shot an 18 Page Musical Number in One Take For "Schmigadoon!" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Kristin Chenoweth talks about performing an 18 page musical number for "Schmigadoon!" and getting it done in one take. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:31PM
Sunday, July 11, 2021

RED SKIES Touring, East Anglia by Libby Purves and Friends

t IF RANSOME MET ORWELL     It’s 1939 in Southwold harbour (nicely resonant  for me to see this in Southwold  itself, on its second night).     Arthur Ransome, famed already for his …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 03:23PM
Thursday, July 8, 2021

RAYA Hampstead Theatre, NW3 by Libby Purves and Friends

MIDLIFE, MIDNIGHT, MEMORY      Fittingly, Deborah Bruce’s  play is set over the night the clocks change back.  It’s   about Time, its reverses and attritions;  and being about los…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:52AM
Wednesday, July 7, 2021

AFTER LIFE Dorfman, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

FORMAL. INTERVIEWS DON’T END JUST BECAUSE YOU’RE DEAD     The afterlife is out of fashion, at least in traditional religious forms – harps and angels, heaven and hell, reincarnation …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 12:50PM
Saturday, July 3, 2021

UNDER MILK WOOD Olivier, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

SHEEN SHINES AS THE WELSH WORD-WIZARD       It might be helpful if critics admitted sometimes arriving bad-tempered, hot, out of tune, dreading the long masked late night train journey ho…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 01:03PM
Thursday, July 1, 2021

China’s Communist Party Turns 100. Cue the (State-Approved) Music. by Javier C. Hernández and Joy Dong

A wave of nationalistic music, theater and dance is sweeping China, part of Beijing’s efforts to improve the party’s image and strengthen political loyalty.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18AM
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Springsteen on Broadway: Showing Us How Many Lives We Contain by Jesse Green and Lindsay Zoladz

Two critics on the show’s return — a turning point in live theater and another stage in the rock star’s lifelong evolution.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:03PM

BACH AND SONS           Bridge Theatre, SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

FATHERS AND SONS, PASSION AND PIETY     Last night saw one famous victory as England kicked through to the semis. Indeed the Bridge theatre press-night audience was a bit banjaxed by emerg…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 10:14AM
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

STAIRCASE Southwark Playhouse SE1 by Libby Purves and Friends

 YESTERDAY’S MEN LOVING MEN    The mission of Two’s Company is producing  “new plays from the past”, and their talent is for treasure-hunting . Plays written now about past decad…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 06:04PM
Friday, June 25, 2021

From Daily to Beckett: Godot in Wuhan. Wang Chong and Peng Tao in Conversation with Tomasz Wiśniewski and Katarzyna Kręglewska. Part 2. by Tomasz Wiśniewski and Katarzyna Kręglewska

This is PART 2 of the interview. To read PART 1, click here. Wiśniewski: When I watched your adaptation of Waiting for Godot, I was struck by how mundane activities were globalized in the o…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:35PM

From Daily to Beckett: Godot in Wuhan. Wang Chong and Peng Tao in Conversation with Tomasz Wiśniewski and Katarzyna Kręglewska. Part 1. by Tomasz Wiśniewski and Katarzyna Kręglewska

Godot in Wuhan was a special session at the Twelfth Between.Pomiędzy Festival conducted within the framework of the Beckett seminar in Gdańsk. The University of Gdańsk Samuel Beckett Se…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:13PM
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Point Park announces conservatory dance, theater seasons and new Playhouse Presents series by Sara Bauknecht and Tyler Dague / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Beyond student productions, Pittsburgh Playhouse is working to grow its events roster by presenting shows by performing arts professionals.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:15PM
Wednesday, June 23, 2021

‘In the Heights’ y el colorismo: lo que se pierde cuando se borra a los afrolatinos by Maira Garcia, Sandra E. Garcia, Isabelia Herrera, Concepción De León, Maya Phillips and A.o. Scott

La película, ambientada en un barrio neoyorquino conocido como la Pequeña República Dominicana, no incluyó a latinos de piel oscura en los papeles principales. Críticos y reporteros del…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:49PM

Barbican boss to step down after ‘institutional racism’ row by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Barbican denies Sir Nicholas Kenyon’s departure was prompted by claims organisation was ‘insidiously’ racist Sir Nicholas Kenyon, the Barbican’s managing director for 14 years, is to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42PM
Monday, June 21, 2021

‘In the Heights’ and Colorism: What Is Lost When Afro-Latinos Are Erased by Maira Garcia, Sandra E. Garcia, Isabelia Herrera, Concepción De León, Maya Phillips and A.O. Scott

The film, set in a New York neighborhood known as the Little Dominican Republic, didn’t cast dark-skinned Latinos in lead roles. Our writers discuss how that absence reverberates.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:26PM
Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Josh Gad's Australia Quarantine by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Josh Gad talks about his quarantine experience in Australia and shares the view he had from his balcony. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: htt…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:29PM

Josh Gad Talks About His Musical Animated Series "Central Park" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Josh Gad talks about his love of musicals and how it inspired the animated series "Central Park." Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://ww…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:29PM

Wilson Cruz Has Been Watching Live for Years by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Wilson Cruz talks about him and his mom being big fans of Live. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveKellyandRyan/ I…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:29PM

Wilson Cruz Pride Talks About What He'll Wear as Grand Marshal of the Pride March by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Wilson Cruz shows off the shoes and sash he'll be wearing as Grand Marshal of this year's Pride March. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:29PM

Wilson Cruz Shares What Pride Is About This Year by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Wilson Cruz talks about the message he wants to spread this year during Pride. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Live…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:29PM
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella could go on despite lockdown extension, PM hints by Guardian Staff and Agency

Boris Johnson says government is in talks with composer, who is ‘surprised’ to hear of the proposed pilot Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Andrew Lloyd W…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM

New comedy The Green Room to explore obstacles for black writers by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Written by Yvvette Edwards and Irenosen Okojie, the ‘timely and clear-eyed’ play will be live-streamed in July The publishing industry’s lack of diversity is to be the focus of a new c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12PM
Friday, June 11, 2021

Daphne Rubin-Vega Talks About Her Early Days in the Original Cast of "Rent" by LIVE with Kelly and Ryan

Daphne Rubin-Vega talks about being in the original cast of "Rent" and her days in the girl group Pajama Party. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2HFUeAK Website: https://kellyandryan.com/ Facebo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:26PM

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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
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime