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Monday, April 17, 2023

Letters: Keith Johnstone obituary by Martyn Taylor and Léonie Scott-Matthews

The book Impro by Keith Johnstone made a great impression on me as a history teacher in a Hull comprehensive school in the 1980s. The opening chapter was the best description of fostering cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:24AM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Best (and Worst) Theater in Europe in 2022 by Matt Wolf, Laura Cappelle and A.j. Goldmann

The Times’s three European theater critics pick their favorite productions of the year — plus a turkey apiece for the festive season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Hip-hop blogs spread fake news about O-Block  by Mark Braboy, Matt Chapman and The Triibe

The TRiiBE investigates what’s going on behind the lies. The post Hip-hop blogs spread fake news about O-Block  appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:01PM
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

ShotSpotter held in contempt of court by Matt Chapman and Jim Daley

Rather than release documents, a ShotSpotter attorney requested the contempt order. The post ShotSpotter held in contempt of court appeared first on Chicago Reader.

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:02AM
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Angela Lansbury Honored for Lifetime Achievement at the Tonys by Matt Stevens, Michael Paulson and Susan C. Beachy

Lansbury, 96, was not present to accept the award in person, but the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus sang “Mame” as a special tribute.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:33PM
Thursday, June 9, 2022

Annual Play Survey Results are In! by Patty Craft and Matt Curtis

The Most-Performed High School Shows The post Annual Play Survey Results are In! appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 04:17PM

False alarms by Matt Chapman, Natalie Frazier and The Triibe

Ankle-monitor alerts garner phone calls and visits from sheriffs officers—­but more than 80 percent are bogus, according to a University of Chicago analysis. The post False alarms appeare…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:00AM
Monday, June 6, 2022

Portraits of the 2022 Tony Nominees by Jingyu Lin, Michael Paulson, Jolie Ruben and Matt Stevens

As Broadway embarked on its road to recovery, these 45 theater artists helped pave the way.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM
Thursday, May 12, 2022

ShotSpotter’s deafening impact by Grace Del Vecchio and Matt Chapman

Chicago has quietly expanded the surveillance technology’s footprint—but it’s still disproportionately listening to Black and Brown communities. The post ShotSpotter’s deafening impa…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 01:40PM
Monday, May 9, 2022
Saturday, May 7, 2022

Most of Broadway Ends Vaccine Checks as Cases Rise in New York by Matt Stevens and Rachel Sherman

While for-profit theater owners and operators agreed to stop checking proof of vaccination this week, several nonprofit Broadway theaters continue to require it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:12AM
Friday, May 6, 2022

Most of Broadway ends vaccine checks as cases rise in New York by Matt Stevens and Rachel Sherman

The industry hopes that ending vaccine checks will make theatergoing more attractive, and that the remaining mask mandate will help keep audiences safe as cases have risen.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 08:57PM
Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Best (and Worst) Theater in Europe in 2021 by Matt Wolf, Laura Cappelle and A.j. Goldmann

The Times’s three European theater critics pick their favorite productions of the year — plus a turkey apiece for the festive season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18AM
Saturday, November 27, 2021

Praise for Stephen Sondheim at ‘Company’ and ‘Assassins' by Matt Stevens, Sadiba Hasan and Julia Jacobs

“I would ask you to sit back and luxuriate in his extraordinary words and music,” the director John Doyle said before Friday’s performance of the “Assassins” revival.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:32AM
Friday, November 26, 2021

The Last Word: Stephen Sondheim by Matthew Orr, Mervyn Rothstein and Robin Stein

In a never before seen interview, Stephen Sondheim sat down with The New York Times in June 2008 to talk about his life, career and accomplishments.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:42PM
Thursday, November 11, 2021

Choreographer killed himself after sexual misconduct claims, inquest hears by Matthew Weaver and Agency

Liam Scarlett, 35, was suspended from Royal Ballet in 2019 over allegations and died in April 2021 A former Royal Ballet choreographer killed himself after feeling “humiliation” over all…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18PM
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

NBC Says It Will Not Air the Golden Globes in 2022 by Matt Stevens and Cara Buckley

The group behind the awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has been under pressure for its lack of Black members and its financial practices.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:15AM
Sunday, April 4, 2021

Performing Arts Make a Cautious Return in New York by Matt Stevens and Julia Jacobs

More than a year after the pandemic abruptly shuttered theaters and concert halls across the city, limited audiences were welcomed back inside.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM
Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The Virus Cost Performers Their Work, Then Their Health Coverage by Matt Stevens and Jeremy Fassler

As the entertainment industry collapsed during the pandemic, several major health plans made it harder to qualify for insurance. Thousands lost it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM
Sunday, March 7, 2021

‘Welcome Back!’: Movie Theaters Reopen in New York City by Matt Stevens and Sean Piccoli

For the first time in almost a year, New Yorkers were allowed in front of the big screen again. There were reminders of the pandemic everywhere, but many moviegoers were undeterred.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:14PM
Friday, February 5, 2021

Trump Resigns From Screen Actors Guild by Matt Stevens and Maggie Haberman

Top officials at SAG-AFTRA had cited the former president for his role in inciting the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol last month. With a disciplinary hearing looming, Mr. Trump made his e…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:23PM
Thursday, December 20, 2018

Best (and Worst) Theater in Europe in 2018 by Matt Wolf, Laura Cappelle and A.j. Goldmann

Our three European theater critics pick their favorite productions of the year — plus a turkey for the festive season.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:04AM
Thursday, August 2, 2018

‘The Boys in the Band’ and a Generational Divide by Stuart Emmrich, Wesley Morris, Matthew Schneier and Zachary Woolfe

Four gay men who recently attended the Broadway revival of this 50-year-old play — three seeing it for the first time — debate its significance and relevance.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:13AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

3 Young People to Watch in Theater This Spring by Laura Collins-Hughes, Sopan Deb and Matt Trueman

Get to know the playwright Hammaad Chaudry, the 13-year-old actress Rileigh McDonald and the actor Andrew Burnap.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:22PM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Disney-Fox deal may create a new nerdy nirvana by Ryan Nakashima and Matt O'Brien

MENLO PARK, California (AP) -- The coming union of the Disney and Fox media empires is set to create a new nirvana for fanboys and -girls, one that reunites superheroes and sci-fi cha…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:52PM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

Kevin Spacey: Old Vic accused of ignoring sexual misconduct allegations by Mark Brown and Matthew Weaver

Numerous stories emerge saying London theatre paid no heed to allegations of groping and inappropriate sexual behaviour by the actorActors and former staff at the Old Vic have accused the th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12PM
Monday, August 21, 2017

Backstage with street performers at Edinburgh fringe – photo essay by Murdo Macleod and Matt Fidler

Photographer Murdo MacLeod meets fire jugglers, clowns and mimes as they prepare to entertain the crowds during the Edinburgh festival fringeThe Edinburgh festival fringe is the largest even…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM
Monday, June 19, 2017

17th annual Helpmann Award Nominations announced by Matt

Live Performance Australia tonight announced the nominees in 42 categories for the 17th annual Helpmann Awards at simultaneous events in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. In t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:01AM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Project Polunin: backstage at the blazing dancer's new show – in pictures by Sarah Lee and Matt Fidler

Photographer Sarah Lee was granted unique access to the preparations for Sergei Polunin’s new triple bill, an ambitious collaboration with Ilan Eshkeri and David LaChapelle featuring Natal…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM
Thursday, December 1, 2016

The Emperor and the Nightingale at Keswick's Theatre by the Lake - photo essay by Christopher Thomond and Matt Fidler

The Theatre by the Lake in the northern Lake District has staged a Christmas play every year since it opened in 1999. This year it’s The Emperor and the Nightingale, adapted from a Hans Ch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Naked villainy: Ralph Fiennes as Richard III at the Almeida – in pictures by Miles Aldridge and Matt Fidler

Ralph Fiennes plays Shakespeare’s scheming king in a striking new production of Richard III, directed by Rupert Goold. Photographer Miles Aldridge, who followed the rehearsal process, talk…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:09AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards