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Monday, June 19, 2017

Great Comet's Brittain Ashford by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

It's no secret that I'm OBSESSED with "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812"--I truly think it is one of the most powerful and affecting pieces of theater I've ever experienced. The …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, June 18, 2017

Protesters Outside ‘Julius Caesar’ in Central Park, and Laughs Inside by Emily Palmer and Maya Salam

Just a day after the “Shakespeare in the Park” play was interrupted by protesters who rushed on stage, a few demonstrators picketed, and the production was adjusted to address the episod…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:04AM
Saturday, June 17, 2017

Theatreland reinvents the musical – with politics, porn and Meat Loaf by Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media Correspondent

A singalong show about the collapse of Kids Company may seem unpromising, but productions like it are already proving big hits with audiencesFor many theatregoers a big night out on the town…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12PM

Ute Lemper leaves the Weimar’s dark bars to bring positivity to her British audience by Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media Correspondent

Cabaret star hopes new show based on Paulo Coehlo’s work will inspire UK fansUte Lemper, the queen of dark and subversive cabaret, is known for her interpretation of the bleak songs of Kur…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:12PM
Friday, June 16, 2017

Persuasion and Elixir festival: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Jane Austen’s novel is transported to a foam party in Lyme Regis, while the season that celebrates older dancers returns with an ambitious programme1 GolemSly wit and brilliant use of anim…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM
Monday, June 12, 2017

Trump Supporters Drive an Effort to Bury the Public Theater by Michael Paulson and Sopan Deb

A production of “Julius Caesar,” which features a Caesar styled to suggest President Trump, has created a clash between his supporters and the iconic arts institution.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:36PM
Saturday, June 10, 2017

Give us a break! Theatre bosses dismiss calls to ditch intervals by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

TV writer Steven Moffat’s demand for fewer intermissions ‘does not make financial sense’Theatre and concert hall managers are mounting a fightback this weekend in defence of an endange…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48PM
Friday, June 9, 2017

Infinity Pool and Ignition festival: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Bea Roberts reworks Madame Bovary for the modern age, while Henri Oguike, Dane Hurst and others bring new works to Kingston’s Rose theatre1 Angels in AmericaThere is something very satisfy…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM
Thursday, June 8, 2017

Kevin Spacey tight-lipped about his plans as host of Tonys by Mark Kennedy and John Carucci | ap

Getting Kevin Spacey to spill the beans about his plans hosting the Tony Awards turns out to be as likely as his character on “House of Cards” renouncing blackmail and backstabbing.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:18AM
Monday, June 5, 2017

Andy Blankenbuehler and Johanna Day on their 2017 Tony Nominations by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

It's a 2017 Tony Extravaganza! In this two-part episode, we have two of this year's most loved nominees! Up first, two-time Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler ("In the Heights" "Hamilton) talk…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, June 2, 2017

Killology and Scottish Ballet: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Gary Owen and Rachel O’Riordan tackle morality via a murderous game, while a double bill from Angelin Preljocaj and Crystal Pite comes to London1 KillologySometimes a playwright-and-direct…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:05AM
Thursday, June 1, 2017

DC Theater’s 2017-18 seasons: KenCen in full, Rebeck and Bedlam at Folger by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

Full details on KenCen’s ‘Hamilton’-powered slate.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:36PM

"Come From Away" Writers Irene Sankoff and David Hein by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

YOU GUYS! The "Come From Away" obsession continues! For today’s episode, I had the great honor of sitting down for a chat with the Irene Sankoff and David Hein who conceived the show and w…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, May 26, 2017

Othello, Sirens and Desh: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Richard Twyman revives Shakespeare with style, Ontroerend Goed explore feminism and Akram Khan looks at the past through Bangladesh and Britain1 OthelloRichard Twyman’s revival is a real c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM
Monday, May 22, 2017

Betty Buckley: Tony Winner and Broadway Legend by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

I still can't breathe, you guys! Words cannot explain the pure exhilaration of sitting across the table from the one and only Betty Buckley and the concentration it took trying to sound smar…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, May 19, 2017

Tristan & Yseult and Pepperland: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Brighton festival hosts the offbeat retelling of a Cornish legend, while Mark Morris premieres a work set to songs from the Beatles’ album1 Tristan & YseultBrighton festival hosts the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM
Monday, May 15, 2017

Come From Away's Caesar Samayoa by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

Full Disclosure, you guys, I’m OBSESSED with "Come From Away" And I’m equally obsessed with today’s guest, Caesar Samayoa. Caesar plays multiple roles in the show including Kevin, who …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, May 12, 2017

While We’re Here and Rambert: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Tessa Peake-Jones and Andrew French excel in a tragicomedy about lost love, while Sadler’s Wells hosts a triple bill from the celebrated dance company1 While We’re HereCarol and Eddie ar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM
Thursday, May 11, 2017

tony awards: Tony-Nominated Actresses Sing Live by Erik Piepenburg and Emma Orme

Five Tony nominees performed songs from their shows as part of our Tonys In Performance concert.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:33PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Broadway Revival of ‘Glass Menagerie,’ Starring Sally Field, to Close Early by Andrew R. Chow and Michael Paulson

Ms. Field was nominated for a Tony for her performance as Amanda Wingfield in the play, but reviews were mixed and ticket sales were underwhelming.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:48PM
Monday, May 8, 2017

Gabriel Ebert talks winning a Tony for "Matilda" and the new play "Gently Down the Stream" by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

This was, without a doubt, one of the most fun and interesting interviews I've ever done, you guys. Gabriel Ebert talks being cast as Mr. Wormwood in "Matilda" at the age of 24--winning a To…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Sunday, May 7, 2017

At home in Jerusalem: Micky Lay, the real-life rebel behind the role that wowed Broadway by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Mark Rylance's star turn as Rooster in Jez Butterworth's play owes much to the time he spent with the hard-drinking Wiltshire wild man who inspired the playwrightWhen Mark Rylance was toast…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

Golem and Brighton festival: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Catch 1927’s fable about our over-reliance on machines and explore the best of dance, as curated by Kate Tempest. Plus: Every Brilliant Thing and Voodoo1 GolemFew companies have the all-ro…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:02AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

‘I’m in Love With Everybody’: Tony Award Nominees React by Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

Josh Groban, Lynn Nottage, Ben Platt and others talk about how it feels to be nominated.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PM
Monday, May 1, 2017

Eva Noblezada: Miss Saigon's Leading Lady by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You Guys, I said it the day it happened and I'll say it again: The chat I had with Miss Saigon's Eva Noblezada is one of the most memorable I've ever had. I can't put my finger on exactly wh…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, April 28, 2017

Breakin’ Convention and The Toad Knew: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

James Thierrée creates fairytale-style marvels, while the world’s biggest hip-hop dance-theatre festival returns for its 14th year1 The Toad KnewAs weird as it is compelling, the latest f…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:54AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Review: The Little Foxes at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer and Charles Wright

our review now covers a report on both Laura Linney and Cynthia Nixon's performances.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:42AM
Monday, April 24, 2017

"Come From Away"s Jenn Colella by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

At Long Last the Jenn Colella interview is here! We couldn't be more excited to talk with the fabulous Broadway star about her work in this season's "Come From Away" and to hear her AMAZING …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Friday, April 21, 2017

Junkyard and Mayerling: this week’s best UK theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

Teen misfits save the day in Jack Thorne and Stephen Warbeck’s play, while the Royal Ballet tackles the Austro-Hungarian empire1 JunkyardIt may be more of a play with songs than a fully fl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM
Thursday, April 20, 2017

Ariana DeBose: "Hamilton"s Bullet & "A Bronx Tale"s Leading Lady by Patrick Hinds and Mike Jensen

You guys, We're OBSESSED with Ariana DeBose! Ariana is Currently co-starring as Jane in the critically acclaimed "A Bronx Tale"--directed by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zacks. She made her …

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM
Monday, April 17, 2017

Federal judge denies Clay's lawsuit seeking re-hanging of controversial painting by Chuck Raasch and Adam Aton St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Judge says David Pulphus’s painting, “Untitled #1,” was government speech, and therefore legally removed by members of Congress who objected to its content.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:31PM

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