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Sunday, August 20, 2023

How impressionists keep audiences laughing in an age of social media celebrities by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Younger audiences may not recognise people comedians are impersonating but some performers say there’s still plenty to work with “If I see somebody become famous, and they’ve got trem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:43PM

Haptic Suits Let You Feel Music Through Your Skin by Sarah Bahr and Mohamed Sadek

Wearable backpacks designed by Music: Not Impossible, which allow people to experience music as vibrations on their bodies, are becoming more accessible to the public.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Sunday, August 13, 2023

Exit, pursued by stress: bosses of smaller UK theatres quit in droves by Vanessa Thorpe Arts and Media Correspondent

String of vacancies at regional arts venues grows as funding and staffing crisis worsens Running a theatre has become a seriously unappealing job, according to many of those working at Brita…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:55AM
Friday, July 28, 2023

Despite Acquittal, Kevin Spacey Faces Uphill Battle for Hollywood Roles by Alex Marshall and Maya Salam

The actor, who was cleared of sexual assault charges in Britain this week, has parts in two small upcoming films. Yet his tarnished public perception makes starry roles unlikely.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:19AM
Friday, July 21, 2023

UK stars hold London rally in support of striking US actors by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Sucession star Brian Cox tells gathered members of Equity union ‘we are at thin end of horrible wedge’ Brian Cox, Imelda Staunton, Naomie Harris and Simon Pegg were among the British A-l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:37AM
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Tony Awards Give a Box Office Boost to Prize-Winning Shows by Michael Paulson and Christopher Kuo

“Leopoldstadt,” which was named best play, and “Kimberly Akimbo,” which won best musical, saw considerable increases in ticket sales.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:33PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Glenda Jackson obituary by Michael Coveney and Julia Langdon

Actor who was a fearless, ferocious presence in theatre, cinema and television, then turned to politics as a Labour MPMany leading British actors have mixed art and politics, but no great ac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:49PM

Rufus Norris to step down as National Theatre director: ‘The greatest privilege of my career’ by Roisin O'Connor and Jessie Thompson

British director joked that he wanted to be remembered as ‘someone whose dress sense got better as time went on’

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:43AM
Monday, June 12, 2023

Inside the 2023 Tony Awards After-Parties by Sarah Bahr and Nancy Coleman

Spirited celebrations that included a block party in Washington Heights and a gathering at the Carlyle Hotel extended past 4 a.m.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:19PM

Tony Awards 2023: The Best and Worst Moments by The New York Times

With a clever opening number and repeated support for striking writers, the Tonys celebrated Broadway’s shows, performers and creative teams.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:37AM

Best and Worst Moments of the 76th Tony Awards by Jesse Green, Maya Phillips, Elisabeth Vincentelli, Laura Collins-Hughes, Alexis Soloski and Sarah Bahr

With a clever opening number and repeated support for striking writers, the Tonys celebrated Broadway’s shows, performers and creative teams.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:07AM

Tony Awards 2023: The 5 biggest talking points by Isobel Lewis,tom Murray and Nicole Vassell

Ariana DeBose hosted night, which saw big wins for non-binary representation and British shows

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:49AM

Tony Awards – live: Jodie Comer, Sean Hayes win big as Hamilton star makes ‘Grand Wizard’ joke about DeSantis by Nicole Vassell and Tom Murray

Jodie Comer, Jessica Chastain and Ben Platt are among the actors vying for the theatrical awards

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:37AM
Sunday, June 11, 2023

Alex Newell Becomes First Out Nonbinary Performer to Win a Tony by Michael Paulson and Sarah Bahr

“Thank you for seeing me Broadway,” the performer said of winning the award for best featured actor in a musical.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:03PM

Tony Awards – live: Lupita Nyong’o, Jodie Comer, Ariana DeBose and more arrive at Broadway’s biggest night by Nicole Vassell and Tom Murray

Jodie Comer, Jessica Chastain and Ben Platt are among the actors vying for the theatrical awards

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:07PM
Monday, June 5, 2023

39 Tony-Nominated Performers on Why They Act: ‘It’s Intoxicating’ by Thea Traff, Michael Paulson, Julia Jacobs and Amanda Webster

Each year we photograph Tony nominees, and talk with them about their craft. This year we focused on actors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Monday, May 29, 2023

Encore! Surefire shows returning for the Edinburgh festival in 2023 by Chris Wiegand, Anya Ryan, Brian Logan, Mark Fisher, Kate Wyver, Arifa Akbar and David Jays

In the run-up to the festival, our writers will choose new productions that have caught their eye – but here’s a selection of those we’ve already reviewed Richard Marsh has clearly see…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:24AM
Friday, May 26, 2023

Universal credit system not working for artists, says Julie Hesmondhalgh by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Former Coronation Street actor calls for more support, as survey finds lack of safety net for self-employed creatives More financial support should be available to artists in the periods whe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:03AM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Living the Golden Life: DanceAfrica Welcomes Ghana to Brooklyn by Gia Kourlas and Nate Palmer

The festival hosts the National Dance Company of Ghana at the Brooklyn Academy. “You’re getting the best of all the dances.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:35PM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Two Takes on “Lunch with Sonia” by Loco7 by Cory Villegas and Muriel Peterson

Cory Villegas rinde homenaje a la oratoria en una respuesta de audio en español para el programa en español "Lunch with Sonia" de Loco 7 and Muriel Peterson offers her take too

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 07:18PM

Tony Awards broadcast can proceed after striking writers’ union agrees by Michael Paulson and John Koblin

The Tony Awards ceremony had been in doubt ever since Hollywood’s screenwriters went on strike earlier this month.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 11:45AM
Monday, May 15, 2023

Tony Awards Broadcast Can Proceed After Striking Writers’ Union Agrees by Michael Paulson and John Koblin

The Tony Awards, a key marketing opportunity for Broadway, can go ahead in an altered form after the striking screenwriters’ union said it would not picket this year’s broadcast.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:02PM
Friday, May 12, 2023

Hollywood Writers’ Strike Puts the Tony Awards in Jeopardy by Michael Paulson and John Koblin

The Tonys, set to be telecast on June 11, are Broadway’s biggest marketing moment. But the strike by the Writers Guild of America means the show might not go on.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:24AM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Tony Awards 2023: Who Will Win (and Who Should) by Jesse Green and Maya Phillips

Jesse Green, the chief theater critic, and Maya Phillips, a critic-at-large, name the shows and artists who they think will win, should win and should have been nominated for this year’s T…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

As the world awaits a coronation, we honor the many kings of St. Louis by Valerie Schremp Hahn, Ian Froeb and Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

From Kingshighway to King Louis to the King Burger to the King of Beers to a visit in 1977 from the future king himself, we bow down to our own royalty.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Tony Awards Nominations 2023: Updating List by Rachel Sherman and Gabe Cohn

Nominations for the 76th Tony Awards will be announced Tuesday morning. Follow below for a live list of nominees.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Bristol Old Vic opens new season with celebration of culture and community by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

New artistic director Nancy Medina picks works about the power of belonging such as a queer coming-of-age story from Tarell Alvin McCraney and a musical version of David Nicholls’ Starter …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM
Monday, April 24, 2023

Edinburgh international festival draws on MLK with themes of hope and community by Severin Carrell and Imogen Tilden

Alvin Ailey’s American Dance Theater and Budapest Festival Orchestra among performers named in lineup This year’s Edinburgh international festival will focus on themes of hope, community…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36AM
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Friday, April 21, 2023

An Artist-Run Dance Space That’s ‘All Presentation, Baby’ by Gia Kourlas and Ok McCausland

A new generation of choreographers, obsessed with composition and costumes, experiments at Pageant in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

London museum to use AI to let visitors walk on Shakespeare’s early stage by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Museum of Shakespeare in Shoreditch to open in 2024 on site of playhouse that staged earliest performances A London museum installation that uses the latest AI technology will allow theatre …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

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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