Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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This Month's Title Photo by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne Harrison January has completely gotten away from me, thanks to the day job.  So it seems I'm only now giving credit where credit is due for the wonderful title photo from Janu…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 11:33PM

On the Town: January Edition by Kevin Daly

I was just thinking to myself that I can’t believe that January is over already, before my thought process segued into wondering when I turned into my parents. But we’re already …

SOURCE: Theatre Aficionado at Large at 11:31PM

Russian Transport by StageGrade

Do critics say nyet or da to "Russian Transport"?

SOURCE: StageGrade at 11:25PM

"The Philanderer" - A Loving Exercise with a Gentle Touch by Byrne Harrison

By Judd Hollander and Cynthia LeathersPhotos by Jacob J. Goldberg The Pearl Theatre Company presents an enjoyable look at the battle of the sexes with a staging of Bernard Shaw's play The Ph…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 11:10PM

COBA revives Les Rythmes de la Forêt by Michael Crabb

New version of 2000 dance work is at Fleck Dance Theatre from Friday to Sunday.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

Su Hutchinson joins Canadian Stage by Martin Knelman

She takes over as managing director for departed David Abel.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

Director Daniele Finzi Pasca brings Cirque magic to Love From Afar by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian Opera Company newbie uses acrobats to make images ‘dance with the music.’

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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“Einstein on the Beach” previews in Ann Arbor, Michigan by Mbeitiks

Culturebot contributor Meghan Moe Beitiks shares her thoughts on encountering "Einstein on The Beach", which was recently in previews in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:59PM

The wrath of Rudin by Michael Riedel

In his heyday, David Merrick was the most powerful producer on Broadway. He had taste. He was prolific. He knocked out hits — “Look Back in Anger,” “Hello, Dolly!” “42nd Street.�…

SOURCE: The New York Post Subscription at 10:58PM

"Instinct" - More than a bit of a misfire by Byrne Harrison

By Judd Hollander Instinct is a play with a lot of potential but sadly ends up feeling like a speed read through an epidemiology text, with playwright Matthew Maguire trying to hit way too m…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:54PM

Universal Theatre Universally Entertaining by Byrne Harrison

By Greg Waagner “What in the world do you do on Cape Cod in the winter?” It’s the question year-rounders hear more than any other, perhaps, and there are almost as many answers: &…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:43PM

Folger Theatre’s ‘The Gaming Table’: Set for 18th-century satire by Peter Marks

With a buoyant air and a bouquet of ripe performances, Folger Theatre further expands Washington’s classical borders with “The Gaming Table,” a sendup of 18th-century social probity by…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:42PM

A Man of No Importance by Theasy.com

The Gallery Players, Off Off Broadway By Benjamin Coleman BOTTOM LINE: A solid production of a seldom-produced musical gem, dealing with the restrictions of love in the Catholic commu…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 10:26PM

Review - "Speak Up Connie" by Byrne Harrison

By Rob Hartmann Actress and writer Cindy Cheung's solo show, SPEAK UP CONNIE, is hilarious, thought-provoking and touching. The sold-out run at Stage Left Studio has been extended for five m…

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:23PM

Theatre review: Mr. Green is worth a visit by Robert Crew

The main joy of Visiting Mr. Green, now at the St. Lawrence Centre’s Jane Mallett Theatre, is watching an oh-so-savvy theatre veteran ply his trade.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:08PM

Divine Intervention – Tony-winning "Hairspray" Can’t Stop the Beat in Northern Virginia by Byrne Harrison

Review by Mark A. Newman Baltimore is reborn with newfound glee (allusion intended) on the stage of the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Va., with the rollicking new production of Hairspray, …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 10:03PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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“You, My Mother” – New Opera from Two-Headed Calf at LaMama by Andy Horwitz

With "You, My Mother" Two-Headed Calf brings together some amazing artists to create contemporary opera. One creative team is composer Brendan Connelly and playwright Karinne Keithley Syers,…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 09:48PM

Theater review: 'The Recommendation' at the Old Globe by Charles McNulty, Reporting From San Diego

Aaron Feldman has had a golden start to life, and there s every indication that the future will be just as gloriously posh for this would-be filmmaker.Aaron Feldman has had a golden start to…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:46PM

Eros as repudiation, renunciation, resignation by George Hunka

In Act One of Tristan und Isolde, both characters drink deep from a chalice which they believe contains poison; instead, it is a love potion. Only a superficial consideration would conclude …

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 09:14PM

Photo Flash: Frances Ruffelle & Samantha Barks - Dual Eponines! by BroadwayWorld

Original Eponine Frances Ruffelle paid homage to Samantha Barks after the announcement tonight that she would play the iconic role in the upcoming film, writing Profile pic changed to Me and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14PM

Fuse TV Commentary: Why the SAG Awards is the Most Viewer-friendly Awards Show by Arts Fuse Editor

The SAG Awards have everything you want, and very little you don’t. The ceremony celebrates film and television, so it’s always star-packed, and only honors actors, so you don’t have t…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:12PM

Warren Carlyle Set to Bring Charlie Chaplin to Broadway by Suzanna Bowling

Warren Carlyle Set to Bring Charlie Chaplin to Broadway: First Hugh Jackman, now Charlie Chaplin has claimed Warren Carlyle ("Finian's Rainbow") to direct and choreograph.

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 09:07PM

Theater review: 'The Recommendation' at the Old Globe by Charles McNulty

"The Recommendation" by Jonathan Caren has its world premiere at the Old Globe.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour - Trailer by Addams Family

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Tour - Trailer Take a sneak peek at THE ADDAMS FAMILY national tour, coming soon to a city near you! For more information about The Addams Family on Tour, please visit: h…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:55PM

THE SCREENING ROOM: Samantha Barks Sings "On My Own" by Andrew Gans

Samantha Barks, who embodied the belting street urchin Eponine in the London production of Les Miserables in 2010 and again in the show's 25th anniversary London concert in 2011, w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:53PM

President of the Times Square Alliance Tim Thompkins is Honored by Suzanna Bowling

President of the Times Square Alliance Tim Thompkins is Honored: Yesterday, two of the most prestigious awards in the hospitality industry, IN New York magazine’s Hotel Experience Awards a…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 08:46PM

FREEZE FRAME: Piper Laurie Attends the First Preview for CARRIE! by Walter McBride

MCC Theater's newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre 121 Christopher Street, NYC. In at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:46PM

PHOTO FLASH: Hunter Parrish, Stephen Schwartz and Company at Godspell CD Signing by David Gordon

Composer Stephen Schwartz joined the cast of the Broadway revival of Godspell to sign copies of the production's newly released cast recording at the East 86th Street Barnes and Noble. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:42PM

Barks Swiftly Takes Role by Michael Block

Theater preservers can let out a sigh of relief! The reports of Taylor Swift playing Eponine in the Les Miserables movie were wrong. Swift is not in fact taking the role because Samantha Bar…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:35PM

Fuse Concert Review: A Lively Anonymous 4 by Susan Miron

The Anonymous 4 went through their medieval and early Renaissance paces, vibrato-less but historically informed and performed.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:31PM

BWW TV: Carrie's Back - Get a First Look at CARRIE at New World Stages! by BroadwayWorld TV

The newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, had its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre 121 Christopher Street, NYC. Check out the j…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:25PM

Tracy Middendorf Looks Back on her LA Fountain Years by Mark Kinsey Stephenson

In the first of a series of occasional articles revisiting subjects from the LA STAGE magazine archives, we catch up with actress Tracy Middendorf who graced the March 2002 cover (see photo …

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 08:10PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Gamine Glory! Les Miz Film Finds Its Eponine in Samantha Barks by Kenneth Jones

The soulful, yearning, tragic Eponine in the forthcoming film musical of Les Misérables will not be played by a speculated-about pop star. The part has been won by Samantha Barks, who…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:50PM

Twitter Watch: Frances Ruffelle- 'Have Tears of Joy' by BroadwayWorld

On Twitter Watch, Frances Ruffelle wrote SamanthaBarks So proud of you Well done my darling girl xxxxx

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

Tolerance is no easy out in riveting 'Disgraced' by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Disgraced" at American Theater Company ★★★½ THEATER REVIEW: "Disgraced" at American Theater Company ★★★½ ... The literary career of th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:22PM

BWW TV: Cast of GODSPELL Performs at Barnes & Noble! by BroadwayWorld TV

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL is currently playing at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre. Directed by Danie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

She Stoops to Conquer, Olivier Theatre by Veronica Lee

With its mistaken identities, a meddling mother, a chest of precious jewels, gulling of fops and two pairs of thwarted lovers, it's easy to see Shakespearean overtones in Oliver Goldsmith's …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:03PM

Marty Short previews his new CBC comedy special at Second City by Richard Ouzounian

I, Martin Short, Goes Home features performances by Michael Therriault, Naomi Snieckus and Adrienne Merrell.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:02PM

Russian Transport by Wendy Caster

Sarah Steele, Janeane GarofaloPhoto: Monique CarboniAt the beginning of Erika Sheffer's intriguing new play Russian Transport, we meet a Russian family who has been living in Brooklyn since …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 07:01PM

Construct by Andrea Appleton

Construct, Up in the Clouds, Body Magic Through March 3 at School 33 art center More at weekly.citypaper.com “Construct” is a malleable word. It can be a verb or a noun, and i…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 07:00PM

Review: Disgraced (American Theater Company) by Scotty Zacher

American Theatre's world-premiere play *Disgraced* is full of personality. The cast provides ongoing thought-provoking viewpoints on religion, race, gender. Stereotypes are explored and we…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:00PM

Black British actors told to head for Hollywood if they want big roles

Black British actors should head to Hollywood as quickly as they can because they won't find leading roles in the UK, David Harewood, the acclaimed National Theatre performer, has advised.

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:00PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Under Cover by Andrea Appleton

Under Cover At MICA’s Decker Gallery, through March 11. For more information, visit micaundercover.com. Since Sept. 11, 2001, government surveillance has become ever more preva…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 06:59PM

Marti Gould Cummings and Kelly King to Present Valentine's Day Edition of WHISTLING TRIXIES, 2/11 by BroadwayWorld

The Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages will present a special Valentine's Day edition of Whistling Trixies, Saturday, February 11th, at the Time Out New York Lounge at New World St…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58PM

Arthur Ballet, legendary theater professor, dies at 87

His classes at the University of Minnesota were famously popular with students for more than 25 years.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 06:53PM

Broadway Grosses are in: Book of Mormon and Porgy and Bess bring good news by Loganne

Broadway grosses drop yet again this January, but The Book of Mormon serves as the exception to the slump. The production jumps into the number two spot, outdoing both Spider-Man and The Lio…

SOURCE: Theater Advisor at 06:49PM

The Iceman Cometh by Andrea Appleton

The Iceman Cometh By Eugene O’Neill, directed by Lynda McClary At Fells Point Corner Theatre through Feb. 12 Warning: The Fells Point Corner Theatre’s production of The Iceman Cometh…

SOURCE: citypaper.com at 06:48PM

Raisin in the Sun, Jerry Springer, Center Theatre Group Top LADCC Nominations by LA Stage Alliance

A Raisin in the Sun and Jerry Springer: The Opera each nabbed eight Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle nominations -- more than those of any other productions. Center Theatre Group won a total…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 06:41PM

PHOTO CALL: Katie Finneran, Bill Irwin, Lois Smith at the Signature Center Ribbon Cutting by Matthew Blank

The Signature Theatre Company held a Jan. 31 official ribbon cutting and tour of its brand new Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center in Manhattan, which will be named The Pershing Square Sig…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:24PM

WIT's Cynthia Nixon to Appear on The Joan Hamburg Show Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Clubs acclaimed production of WIT, will be a guest tomorrow on the February 1 edition of The Joan Hamburg S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Rufus Wainwright's New Album Out of the Game to Be Released May 1 by Dan Bacalzo

Rufus Wainwright's new album, Out of the Game, will be released from Decca on May 1. The studio album is being produced by Mark Ronson, and features twelve songs. Musicians on the alb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:18PM

WIT’s Cynthia Nixon To Be On Tomorrow’s “The Joan Hamburg Show” by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Tony and Emmy Award winner Cynthia Nixon, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club’s acclaimed production of WIT, will be a guest tomorrow, on the February 1 edition of “The Joan Ha…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 06:15PM

Theater Review: ‘Gonna See a Movie Called Gunga Din’ at Bushwick Starr by Eric Grode

The theater company Van Cougar mashes up staged snippets of Hollywood war movies with testimonials from real-life veterans in “Gonna See a Movie Called Gunga Din.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:06PM

9 Questions for Aaron Lazar about Giant by Matthew Murray

Michael John LaChiusa and Sybille Pearson's musical Giant, an adaptation of Edna Ferber's 1952 novel about the history of Texas in the early 20th century as seen through one of its reigning …

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 06:03PM

Review: Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! by Sandy MacDonald

This musical spoof of 1970s "disaster" movies is downright hilarious.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Chorus Line (Paramount Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The Paramount Theatre’s production of *A Chorus Line* sticks fiercely close to the show’s original iteration — even hiring original London cast member Mitzi Hamilton to direct. But alo…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:52PM

Season scoop: Tear the Curtain! to have Toronto premiere at Canadian Stage

Plus: What shows will Mirvish Productions announce on Monday?

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 05:50PM

BREAKING NEWS: Samantha Barks To Play Eponine In LES MISERABLES Movie by Carrie Dunn

Samantha Barks is set to play Eponine in the film version of Les Miserables - the role she played at the 25th anniversary concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, January 31, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Click on any hyperlinked  item for more i…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:41PM

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, et al. to Appear in 2012 TCM Classic Film Festival by BroadwayWorld

Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Debbie Reynolds and Baby Peggy Diana Serra Cary, along with film noir leading ladies Peggy Cummins, Rhonda Fleming and Marsha Hunt are the latest stars scheduled to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37PM

In the Pit: What happens when there’s no room for the band? by George Francis

Have you ever turned up to a musical and thought, where’s the band? Perhaps there was an empty pit, or no pit at all? No appearance on stage? They are probably in a cramped room somewhere …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:34PM

What’s the State of the D.C. Playwright? by Sophia Bushong

On one hand, you have Gwydion Suilebhan, the playwright and blogger who organized and moderated this past Sunday's town hall-style discussion on "The State of the D.C. Playwright” at Theat…

SOURCE: Washington City Paper at 05:30PM

Portrait of the artist: Jeff Goldblum, actor by Laura Barnett

'One reviewer said I looked like a giant gnome. I guess I do have prominent ears'What got you started?My parents always told me that if I found something I really loved doing, that was …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PM

Albert Nobbs by Jill Dolan

Glenn Close as Albert in Albert NobbsAlbert Nobbs has been Glenn Close’s passionproject since she performed the title role in Simone Benmussa’s play, The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs, i…

SOURCE: The Feminist Spectator at 05:28PM

Theater Review: ‘The Philanderer,’ From the Pearl Theater Company by Daniel M. Gold

“The Philanderer,” a drawing-room farce by George Bernard Shaw about “advanced” relationships, is worth seeing, if only because of Shaw’s admission that the cad was something of a …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:21PM

"Ghost" Light Shines in Broadway Musical Sneak Preview by Playbill Video

"Ghost" Light Shines in Broadway Musical Sneak Preview http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre snuffed its ghost light Jan. 19 and invited al…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:20PM

Hall of Famer Ben Vereen To Be "In Conversation" in Fairfield by Frank Rizzo

Did you miss Ben Vereen when he performed as part of the "Legends" series in 2010 as part of Hartford Stage's SummerStage ?

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:17PM

Dave Stewart, Glen Ballard and the Musicalization of "Ghost" by Playbill Video

Dave Stewart, Glen Ballard and the Musicalization of "Ghost" http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Rock legends-turned-Broadway composers Dave Stewart (half of The Eurythmics) …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:13PM

Kathleen Turner Takes the High Road to San Francisco in March by Kenneth Jones

Kathleen Turner will reprise her Broadway role of a no-nonsense nun in High for a San Francisco engagement of Matthew Lombardo's drama, playing March 21-25 at the SHN Curran Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:10PM

In simplistic show, it's all a big, Texas-style boondoggle by Chris Jones

TimeLine Theatre always has the best lobby displays in town, and at the intermission of British playwright Lucy Prebble's "Enron," a little crowd was gathered around a monitor playing a docu…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:09PM

STAGE TUBE: Alley Theatre's TOXIC AVENGER- Performance Highlights! by Stage Tube

The Alley Theater's production of The Toxic Avenger, starring American Idol and Rock of Ages alum Constantine Maroulis alongside Nancy Opel, began previews on January 13 and officially opene…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Helen Hayes Award Nominations to Be Announced February 27 by Dan Bacalzo

Nominations for the Helen Hayes Awards, which honor the best in Washington, D.C.-area theater, will be announced on Monday, February 27 at 6:30pm at The National Theatre's Helen Hayes G…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:05PM

Kevin Spacey on Richard III by Theater Talk

on Thirteen: Friday, February 3rd at 1:00 AM on CUNY TV: Sat., February 4th at 8:30 PM Sun., February 5th at 12:30 PM and Mon., February 6th at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM We intervie…

SOURCE: Theater Talk at 05:04PM

Deborah Zoe Laufer: In Search of the Artistic Home by HowlRound

Jamie Gahlon has asked theater artists from around the country to talk about their personal search for an artistic home. Deborah Zoe Laufer continues this series. What makes an artistic home…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:03PM

Spring Season Preview by Theater Talk

on Thirteen: Fri., February 10th at 1:00 AM on CUNY TV: Sat., February 11th at 8:30 PM Sun., February 12th at 12:30 PM and Mon., February 13th at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM Jesse Gre…

SOURCE: Theater Talk at 05:02PM

in case you missed it.. by Theater Talk

Scott Brown and Elisabeth Vincentelli (photo by Kalin Ivanov) Our Critics Reviewing the Current Season is now online! Click Here to Watch! 

SOURCE: Theater Talk at 05:01PM

The waiting game: Beckett with an all-black cast by Andrew Dickson

What can an all-black production add to Waiting for Godot? Andrew Dickson finds outIn what used to be a warehouse in Leeds, two men are waiting for something – anything – to happen. One …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:01PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Frances Ruffelle to Perform Beneath the Dress at Menier Chocolate Factory by Andy Propst

Tony Award winner Frances Ruffelle will offer a one-night-only performance of her solo show Frances Ruffelle: Beneath the Dress at the Menier Chocolate Factory on February 12. In the show, …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:59PM

Richard Thomas to Host National Meningitis Association Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Richard Thomas will host the National Meningitis Association's Give Kids a Shot! gala, to take place at the New York Athletic Club (180 Central Pa…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:58PM

PHOTO CALL: Tyne Daly Stars in Terrence McNally's Master Class in the West End by Krissie Fullerton

Tyne Daly began performances Jan. 21 in Terrence McNally's Master Class, reprising the role of Maria Callas that she played in Washington, DC, and on Broadway last year, at the West End&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

STAGE TUBE: Katharine McPhee Sings 'Touch Me' in New Smash Promo by Stage Tube

American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee stars with Megan Hilty in NBC's new series about making a Broadway musical, called SMASH. This highly-anticipated show will air after The Voice at 10…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38PM

PHOTO FLASH: Daniel Radcliffe Co-Hosts Live! with Kelly by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Daniel Radcliffe joined Kelly Ripa as co-host of Live! with Kelly on Tuesday, January 31. The popular morning talk show has featured numerous guest celebrities since c…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:37PM

MixTix by Yvonne Smith

MixTix Celebrates Smart Ideas from Around the World! Sponsored by PECO , the Smart Ideas from Around the World MixTix is your passport to classic productions full of smart characte…

SOURCE: Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia at 04:35PM

Julianne Moore Set for Post-Show Q&A at Freckleface the Musical by Dan Bacalzo

Stage and screen star Julianne Moore will participate in a post-show Q&A at Freckleface the Musical, at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, on Sunday, February 12 following the 1pm…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:34PM

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast by Chicago The Musical

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast Gabriela Garcia and Ryan Worsing have a bilingual Valentine's Day greeting for our fans! From: chicagothemusical Views: 70 0 rating…

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CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast by Chicago The Musical

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast Happy Valentine's Day from CHICAGO's Gabriela Garcia and Tonya Wathen. From: chicagothemusical Views: 107 1 ratings Time: 00:11…

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CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast by Chicago The Musical

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast Raymond Bokhour, Nili Bassman, and Dylis Croman wish our fans a Happy Valentine's Day! From: chicagothemusical Views: 114 0 ratings…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:30PM

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast by Chicago The Musical

CHICAGO: Happy Valentine's Day from Our Cast Bianca Marroquin and Donna Marie Asbury say Happy Valentine's Day to our Facebook Fans! From: chicagothemusical Views: 159 4 rating…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:30PM

PHOTO CALL: Yosemite, Starring Kathryn Erbe, Seth Numrich, Noah Galvin and Libby Woodbridge Opens Off-Broadway by Krissie Fullerton

Tony Award nominee Kathryn Erbe, Seth Numrich, Noah Galvin and Libby Woodbridge star in the world premiere of Daniel Talbott's Yosemite, which opened Off-Broadway Jan. 26, at the Rattles…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Charles Busch, Julie Halston to Host Vineyard Gala by Dan Bacalzo

Charles Busch and Julie Halston will co-host the Vineyard Theatre Company's annual gala, to be held at the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel on Monday, March 12, at 6pm. C…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:26PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 422: Lameece Issaq by Adam Szymkowicz

Lameece Issaq Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada Current Town: Brooklyn, NY Q:  Tell me about Food and Fadwa: A:  Well, it first started out as a sketch. It was 2004 and I was just b…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 04:24PM

Kira Obolensky and Michelle Hensley in Conversation by HowlRound

Kira: So, Michelle, a good place to start our conversation might be for you to tell us about the work you’ve been doing with Ten Thousand Things. Michelle: Well, it really all began out o…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:20PM

PHOTO CALL: Beautiful Soup Theater Collective's A Doll's House and A Doll's Life by Krissie Fullerton

The Beautiful Soup Theater Collective presents productions of the short-lived musical A Doll's Life and the classic play upon which it is based, A Doll's House, in repertory beginnin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

MARQUEE VALUE: Once at the Jacobs Theatre by Matthew Blank

Once, the folky Irish pop stage musical inspired by the hit independent film, will begin previews at Broadway's Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Feb. 28 and open March 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

Nonprofit Finance Fund 4th Annual Nationwide Survey by TCG News

The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) has asked TCG to spread the word about their latest short survey on the current state of the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Finance Fund is conducting its f…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 04:01PM

PHOTO FLASH: Bill Irwin, Amanda McBroom, Terri White Backstage at The Nightlife Awards by Andy Propst

Terri White received a Special Award for her contributions to New York Nightlife at the Nightlife Awards, held on Monday, January 30 at Town Hall. Bill Irwin and Lucie Arnaz hosted the even…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

STAGE VIEWS: Broadway Couple Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's new series features brief chats with Broadway actors commenting on their recent theatregoing experiences, what productions they are looking forward to and more. Here, via …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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George Wendt and Tim Kazurinsky Will Be Roommates in Chicago Odd Couple by Kenneth Jones

Northlight Theatre in Skokie, IL, has snagged Chicago comedy stars Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt for a production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, for a fall 2012 production under the d…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Tim Kazurinksy, George Wendt to Star in Northlight's The Odd Couple by Bethany Rickwald

Comic actors Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt are set to star in Northlight Theatre's upcoming production of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple, starting November 2. Artistic Director BJ …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:47PM

Review: Quake (Buzz22 Chicago) by Scotty Zacher

Buzz22 Chicago is a very young theatre company, both in the sense of the age of the group and the ages of its members. These are fresh-faced college grads with a passion for the form. Althou…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 03:44PM

Daniel Radcliffe Talks Nick Jonas, The Bachelor and More as Guest Host on Live! With Kelly by Broadway.com

Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying earlier this month, and the Harry Potter star is using his newfound free time to play guest host …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Audra McDonald | Givenik Ambassador by Givenik

Audra McDonald | Givenik Ambassador Audra McDonald joins in support of Givenik.com, which is the only place on the web where you can get a Broadway ticket and 5% goes to your favorite chari…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:41PM

Loos and Liveness by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Fred Armisen's recent dump on the one-man show is easy pickin's, no doubt, but it's smile-worthy nonetheless (h/t Playgoer). (For a look at a long sketch toward the above, see Armisen and Br…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 03:40PM

An Interview with Graphic Designer Sean Pomposello by Westport Country Playhouse

January 31, 2012By Beth HuiskingAssociate Director of MarketingThe 2012 Season artwork was unveiled in October of 2011.  During the preceding months, the Marketing and Artistic staff wa…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 03:39PM

MAMMA MIA! On Broadway: The Party Never Stops by Mamma Mia

MAMMA MIA! On Broadway: The Party Never Stops For more information about MAMMA MIA!, visit http://www.mammamianorthamerica.com Connect with us! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MammaMiaN…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:38PM

Sh*t Nuns Say by Sister Act

Sh*t Nuns Say For more information on SISTER ACT, please visit http://sisteractbroadway.com/ From: SisterActBroadway Views: 23 0 ratings Time: 01:01 More in Entertainment

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News: Service planned in memory of Jiri Zizka by Howard Shapiro

The Wilma plans a service for noon Monday.

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Happy 91st Birthday, Carol Channing! Five Classic Clips of Broadway's Favorite Blonde Bombshell by Kathy Henderson

Everybody loves Carol Channing, and aren’t we lucky that this great star is still active and energetic on her 91st birthday? Born in Seattle on January 31, 1921, Channing is revered by…

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Los Angeles Theater Review: FRUIT FLY (Celebration Theatre) by Tony Frankel

HERE COMES MR. JORDAN Have you ever been to a sultry party that has the oppressive feel of a languid, humid day in the Deep South, only to have the energy shift dramatically when a raconteur…

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Photo Coverage: Inside the 2012 Nightlife Awards at Town Hall! by Stephen Sorokoff

The 10th Annual Nightlife Awards this year honored Terri White Follies, who spent a great many years as one of New York's most exciting piano bar entertainers. White was honored with a Speci…

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Broadway bound, but not before it's done in Philly by Howard Shapiro

The new play "Clybourne Park," last year's Pulitzer winner, opened in Los Angeles last week in a production that moves directly to Broadway in the spring. But not before the Arden Theatre Co…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Happy Birthday, Dolly! — Our Favorite Carol Channing Moments (Video) by Playbill Staff

Tony Award winner Carol Channing—the "larger-than-life" film, stage and television personality—celebrates her 91st birthday Jan. 31. In honor of Dolly's big day, Pl…

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Sister Act The Musical: Still Fabulous Baby! by Adaumbelle

If you're looking for a fabulous show that will take you to heaven, then I highly suggest checking out "Sister Act: The Musical" at the Broadway Theatre in NYC!

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Roundabout Underground Celebrates 5 Years of Critically-Acclaimed Work by Roundabout Theatre Company

Roundabout Underground Celebrates 5 Years of Critically-Acclaimed Work On January 30th, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated the five-year anniversary of Roundabout Underground. Hear what …

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Memphis: About the Musical Theater Broadcast by Colin Fitzpatrick

Broadway’s smash hit musical Memphis, winner of four Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Orchestrations, comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances Friday, F…

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Theatrical Artists Wanted for Meet Me @Metro III by LA Stage Alliance

Meet Me @Metro: Uncovering Los Angeles' Hidden Treasures (M3-III) will use theatrical artists to uncover history along the Metro Gold Line route next summer. Companies and individual theatri…

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Chicago Theater Review: BLACK PEARL SINGS! (Northlight Theatre in Skokie) by Dan Zeff

WHOSE ETHNIC HERITAGE IS IT, ANYWAY? Black Pearl Sings! is a two-hander that explores the odd couple relationship between a black woman in prison for murder and a white female academic in Te…

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Broadway Bound Jessica Chastain Talks Meeting Meryl Streep & More at Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue Cover Shoot by Broadway.com

During some downtime from her glamorous cover shoot for Vanity Fair’s Hollywood issue, Broadway-bound Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain took some time to answer burning questions. Ch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:59PM

Greg Pierce’s Slowgirl Will Debut in Lincoln Center’s New Claire Tow Theater by Broadway.com

Greg Pierce’s new drama Slowgirl will be the inaugural production at Lincoln Center’s Claire Tow Theater. Slowgirl, directed by Anne Kauffman, will begin previews June 4 and run …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:57PM

MCC's CARRIE Begins Previews at Lucille Lortel Theatre Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

MCC THEATER has confirmed that the newly reworked and fully re-imagined production of Carrie, the musical, will have its first preview tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lucille Lortel Theatre 121 Ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company to Present Jose Rivera's Marisol by Bethany Rickwald

The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company will present the Los Angeles premiere of Jose Rivera's Marisol, February 3-March 10 at the Art of Acting Studio. Don K. Williams will dire…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:51PM

First Look at the West End Cast of Master Class, Starring Tyne Daly and Wicked Vet Dianne Pilkington by Broadway.com

After wowing critics and audiences in the summer 2011 Broadway revival of Master Class, Tyne Daly is reprising her performance as opera diva Maria Callas at London’s Vaudeville Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

OBSESSED!: Seth Says "HEL-LO!" to "The Book of Mormon"'s Rory O'Malley by Playbill Video

OBSESSED!: Seth Says "HEL-LO!" to "The Book of Mormon"'s Rory O'Malley http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Rory O'Malley joins Seth to talk about Broadw…

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Paul Brittain is off 'SNL' by Nina Metz

Chicagoan Paul Brittain, who joined “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player last season, is “leaving the show, effective immediately,” according to Entertainment W…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:39PM

Paulo Szot, Sierra Boggess, Nikki M. James & Brian d’Arcy James Headline MTC 2012 Winter Gala by Broadway.com

Manhattan Theatre Club’s annual winter benefit enlisted four of Broadway’s brightest stars, Paulo Szot (a Tony winner for South Pacific), Sierra Boggess (recently seen in MT…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:38PM

Asian American Performers Action Coalition Release Findings on Representation of Minority Actors by Dan Bacalzo

The Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC) has released preliminary findings in regards to the representation of minority actors on New York City's most prominent stages dur…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:38PM

Making “Wit” Work by Mark Blankenship

Director Lynne Meadow juggles laughter and tears in a play about cancer, life, and death In retrospect, it’s a very strange place for a laugh. Near the end of Margaret Edson’s W…

SOURCE: TDF at 02:36PM

Tim Kazurinsky, George Wendt to be Northlight’s ‘Odd Couple’

The 2012-2012 season at Skokie’s Northlight Theatre is already starting to take shape with the announcement that maverick comics Tim Kazurinsky and George Wendt are to co-star in director …

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:32PM

Celebrate the Opening of Russian Transport With Janeane Garofalo, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele & More by Broadway.com

After fueling the household drama in Erika Sheffer’s new play Russian Transport, Janeane Garofalo and her onstage family had a bonding night after their January 30 opening performance.…

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Celebrate the Opening of Russian Transport With Janeane Garofalo, Morgan Spector, Sarah Steele & More by Broadway.com

After fueling the household drama in Erika Sheffer’s new play Russian Transport, Janeane Garofalo bonded with her onstage family on their January 30 opening night. Helmed by artistic d…

SOURCE: calgary.broadway.com at 02:31PM

UCAS statistics for the Arts & Creative Industries are deeply worrying – Jarvis | The Labour Party by Julian

The arts are one of the main drivers of industry innovation, through design, presentation and merchandising of product; in education delivering crucial interpersonal and collaborative skills…

SOURCE: creatingtheatre.com at 02:27PM

Review: The Invisible Man (Court Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

The adaption of Ralph Ellison's *Invisible Man* is a major achievement and a largely thrilling ride from start to finish. As the tormented beleaguered and ultimately enlightened title charac…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 02:26PM

Kate MacCluggage To Bewitch in "Bell, Book and Candle" by Frank Rizzo

Kate MacCluggage , who was last featured in the ensemble cast of Long Wharf Theatre's "It's a Wonderful Life," will play Gillian, the bewitching witch, in the the romantic comedy "Bell, Bo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:23PM

Kathleen Turner to Star in High at Curran Theatre by Bethany Rickwald

Two-time Golden Globe winner Kathleen Turner will once again star in Matthew Lombardo's High to be presented by SHN at the Curran Theatre, March 21-25. Rob Ruggiero will direct. High …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:22PM

UP ON THE MARQUEE: SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT! by Up On The Marquee

William Shatners SHATNERS WORLD WE JUST LIVE IN IT will play Broadways Music Box Theatre for 19 performances only, from February 14 - March 4, with opening night scheduled for February 16, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Ranking Spielberg by Don Hall

Apparently, Slate's Bill Wyman decided to rank the movies of Steven Spielberg.  I see a few of his points but I think he's WAY off on others.  Here's his list:The Sublime E.T.…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 02:20PM

OBSESSED!: Jack Plotnick and Evie Harris Wish You a Very Disturbing Christmas by Playbill Video

OBSESSED!: Jack Plotnick and Evie Harris Wish You a Very Disturbing Christmas http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/video Jack Plotnick, Seth Rudetsky's longtime friend and star of "G…

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UP ON THE MARQUEE: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR! by Up On The Marquee

Tickets are now on sale for The Stratford Shakespeare Festivals hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rices JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festivals Ar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

Conan O'Brien, Nick Offerman, Patton Oswalt Story Pirates and Friends Fundraiser at the Geffen by Dan Bacalzo

Conan O'Brien will host Story Pirates and Friends, a fundraiser for the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates Play/Write program, to be held at the Geffen on Friday, March 9 at 6pm. This star…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

Conan O'Brien, Nick Offerman, Patton Oswalt Set for Story Pirates and Friends Fundraiser at the Geffen by Dan Bacalzo

Conan O'Brien will host Story Pirates and Friends, a fundraiser for the Geffen Playhouse Story Pirates Play/Write program, to be held at the Geffen on Friday, March 9 at 6pm. This star…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:13PM

PLAYBILL VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Tune Talks About Carol Channing

On the occasion of Tony Award winner Carol Channing's 91st birthday on Jan. 31, Playbill launches a handful of exclusive outtakes from the new documentary feature "Carol Channing: Larger Tha…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Christina Sajous, Rebecca Faulkenberry in SPIDER-MAN by BroadwayWorld

Newest to the cast of SPIDER-MAN are Rebecca Faulkenberry Rock of Ages and Christina Sajous Baby It's You, American Idiot, who play Mary Jane Watson and Arachne, respectively. Check out phot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:01PM

Ethan Hawke, Jonathan Marc Sherman and Jonathan Kalb Will Take Part in New Group's Re-imagining Baal Discussion by Michael Gioia

The New Group's Dark Nights series will continue Feb. 5 at 4 PM with Re-imagining Baal, featuring Tony nominee Ethan Hawke and playwright Jonathan Marc Sherman in conversation with …

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SoBe Arts to Present the World Premiere of Carson Kievman's HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera by Bethany Rickwald

SoBe Arts will present the world premiere of composer Carson Kievman's HAMLET Soundtheater/Opera, February 24-March 11 at the Little Stage Theater. John Yaffé will conduct. …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
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Dark Nights at New Group Hosts Ethan Hawke, Jonathan Marc Sherman 2/5 by BroadwayWorld

Next up in its continuing series Dark Nights, The New Group presents Re-imagining Baal on Sunday, February 5 at 400pm. Reservations required at seatsthenewgroup.org space is limited. Suggest…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:59PM

Lincoln Center Theatre to Open Claire Tow Theater with SLOWGIRL by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer has announced that the Claire Tow Theater, its newest stage at Lincoln …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

ArtsBeat: Lincoln Center Theater to Open New Space With 'Slowgirl' by Felicia R. Lee

Lincoln Center Theater will open its new Claire Tow Theater with "Slowgirl," a new play by Greg Pierce.

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Greg Pierce's Slowgirl Will Christen LCT3's Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center by Kenneth Jones

The Claire Tow Theater, the new permanent venue on the campus of Lincoln Center Theater, will be unveiled June 4 with the world premiere of Slowgirl, a new play by Greg Pierce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Northlight to stage 'Odd Couple' with Wendt, Kazurinsky by Chris Jones

Northlight Theatre said Tuesday that it will stage Neil Simon's classic comedy "The Odd Couple" as part of its 2012-13 season, replete with Tim Kazurinsky as the neatnik Felix and George Wen…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:47PM

Lincoln Cente to Open Claire Tow Theater with Slowgirl, Directed by Anne Kauffman by Dan Bacalzo

Lincoln Center will open its newest stage, the Claire Tow Theater, with the world premiere production of Greg Pierce's Slowgirl. Anne Kauffman will direct the play, which will run June …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45PM

Lincoln Center to Open Claire Tow Theater with Slowgirl, Directed by Anne Kauffman by Dan Bacalzo

Lincoln Center will open its newest stage, the Claire Tow Theater, with the world premiere production of Greg Pierce's Slowgirl. Anne Kauffman will direct the play, which will run June …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:45PM

The Omnivore by Chloe Veltman

In these tough media times when the art of cultural criticism is being sidelined in favor of mass-eyeball-generating entertainment news and sports coverage, it's refreshing to come across Th…

SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 01:44PM

Cymbeline: Jupiter's Eagle | Stratford Shakespeare Festival by Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Cymbeline: Jupiter's Eagle | Stratford Shakespeare Festival Properties Assistant Ken Dubblestyne works on Jupiter's Eagle for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival 2012 production…

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A Twentieth Century Train On The Stage? by Michael Lorre

Michael Lorre appreciates the challenges and restrictions that occur while making art -- from his days as an improv actor to his current gig directing Twentieth Century at the Sierra Madre P…

SOURCE: LA STAGE Times at 01:34PM

Scott Wentworth and Jay Sullivan Will Paint Houston Red, at the Alley Theatre by Kenneth Jones

Alley Theatre's production of John Logan's popular two-character play Red, directed by Jackson Gay, will feature Tony Award nominee Scott Wentworth as painter Mark Rothko and Jay Sul…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

Viola Davis of The Help talks about her career by Martin Knelman

Oscar nominee is an actress first no matter what happens on Feb. 26, she tells Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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Shirley MacLaine Show In Torrington Still On Despite 'Downton Abbey' by Frank Rizzo

There were a few shock waves set off in Torrington yesterday when the folks at the Warner Theatre read that actress Shirley MacLaine , 77, was added to the cast of the popular PBS series,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:26PM

International View: Is pursuing an acting career worth the pain it brings? by Lenka Silhanova

The first few weeks after coming back from visiting your home country are the worst, as you find yourself battling the temptation to just pack up and go back. The goodbyes are not becoming e…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:23PM

Messenger No. 4 – Dramatis Personae – Andrew Rodgers by Travis Bedard

Name: Andrew Aleri Rodgers Where are you from originally? I was born in Colorado Springs, but quickly emigrated (not of my own accord, I was two) northward to Loveland, Colorado.  The Sweet…

SOURCE: Cambiare Productions at 01:18PM

BWW TV: New York Philharmonic's COMPANY to Hit Movie Theatres in UK and Ireland! by BroadwayWorld TV

Coming to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 15 March 2012 is a unique production of Stephen Sondheim's Company, one with a brilliant ensemble cast that includes some of the hottest names …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

New Musical Dogfight, Directed by Joe Mantello, to Premiere at Second Stage by Broadway.com

Dogfight, a new musical based on the 1991 Warner Bros. film of the same name, will receive its world premiere at off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre in the summer of 2012. Di…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

New Musical Dogfight to Premiere at Second Stage, Directed by Joe Mantello by Broadway.com

Dogfight, a new musical based on the 1991 Warner Bros. film of the same name, will receive its world premiere at off-Broadway’s Second Stage Theatre in the summer of 2012. Di…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

David Henry Hwang to Host AAPAC Roundtable Event, 2/13 by BroadwayWorld

The Asian American Performers Action Coalition AAPAC released preliminary findings today on the representation of minority actors on New York Citys most prominent stages during the last five…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Chicagoan Paul Brittain leaving 'Saturday Night Live' cast by Nina Metz

Chicagoan Paul Brittain, who joined “Saturday Night Live” as a featured player last season, is “leaving the show, effective immediately,” according to Entertainment W…

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rob Reiner, Eric Stonestreet Set for Family Equality Council Awards Dinner by Dan Bacalzo

Broadway veteran and Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will perform at the Family Equality Council's 2012 Los Angeles Awards Dinner at Universal Studios' Globe Theatre on Feb…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:01PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG Sequel in the Works? by BroadwayWorld

In a recent interview with USA Today, Broadway favorite Neil Patrick Harris hinted that a sequel to his webseries Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog could be in the works. Harris told USA Today …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

The Sound of Music Tony Winner Patricia Neway Dies at 92 by Broadway.com

Actress and operatic soprano Patricia Neway, who won a Tony Award for creating the role of Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music on Broadway, died of natural causes in Corinth, Vermont on Janu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Mike Daisey Goes Inside The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs on CBS by Broadway.com

In his one-man show The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, monologist Mike Daisey takes a close look at the now-ubiqitous Apple products he’s loved for so long. In the process Daisey…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:57PM

Review: Motion (Signal Ensemble Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Playwright Ronan Marra pens a crisp, dialogue-based script. The technical jargon adds a layer of wit. Football-infused *Motion* is the perfect complement to the upcoming Super Bowl. Recommen…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 12:51PM

Photo Flash: Daniel Radcliffe Co-Hosts on LIVE WITH KELLY by BroadwayWorld

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette at the beginning of the month. This morning, the star joined K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

Ethan Hawke, Jonathan Marc Sherman Set for New Group's Re-imagining Baal Event by Dan Bacalzo

Actor/director Ethan Hawke and playwright Jonathan Marc Sherman will participate in Re-imagining Baal , a Dark Nights at The New Group event, to be held at Theatre Row on Sunday, February 5 …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:48PM

STAGE TUBE: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Opens in South Korea! by Stage Tube

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, which played its final performance on Broadway in September, will soon open in South Korea, in addition to launching a non-equity national tour in the Fall of 2012. Chec…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:40PM

La Jolla Playhouse's Charlie Chaplin musical is Broadway-bound by Jamie Wetherbe

It seems silence is golden these days at least on stage and screen.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:32PM

Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT to Play Second Stage Theatre This Summer; Mantello to Direct by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theatre Carole Rothman, Artistic Director will conclude its 33rd season with the World Premiere of the new musical, DOGFIGHT, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Joshua Bell, Simon Keenlyside, Peter Sellars Set for Lincoln Center's 2012-2013 Great Performers Season by Dan Bacalzo

Lincoln Center has announced artists and events that will be part of its 2012-2013 Great Performers season. Among the highlights is the New York premiere of John Adams' oratorio, The G…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:31PM

Joe Mantello Will Direct World Premiere of New Musical Dogfight for Second Stage by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello will direct the world premiere of the new musical Dogfight, based on the Warner Bros. film and screenplay by Bob Comfort, which will conclude Second S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Joe Mantello to Direct Dogfight Musical at Second Stage Theatre by Andy Propst

Joe Mantello will direct the new musical Dogfight for Second Stage Theatre. The production will run at the company's Tony Kiser Theatre this summer, with exact dates, casting, and comp…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:30PM

Henry V/The Winter’s Tale, Propeller Theatre Company

The all-male troupe’s warrior king is – perhaps rightly – hard to like, but the companion play unerringly hits the spot

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Dana Ivey, Betsy Aidem, Chad Hoeppner, Neal Huff Set for Suddenly Last Summer Reading by Andrew Gans

The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer Feb. 13 at 7 PM at the Mainstage Theater (Playwrights Horizons).

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

All-Wheeldon Programme, Lincoln Center, New York

The world premiere of ‘Les Carillons’ again shows the British choreographer’s fascination with the pas de deux

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Russian Transport

Erika Sheffer is a brave writer. Here she tackles family relations, immigration and slavery all in one go. Any one of these would be enough for a play, but Sheffer likes to play big. Good…

SOURCE: Usher Nonsense at 12:07PM

ArtsBeat: New Musical Set in 1960s Coming to Second Stage Theater by Patrick Healy

The musical "Dogfight" will have its world premiere at Second Stage Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06PM

PHOTO CALL: Janeane Garofalo, Ethan Hawke, Claybourne Elder and More Celebrate Russian Transport Opening by Matthew Blank

The New Group's world-premiere production of Erika Sheffer's Russian Transport officially opened Jan. 30 at The New Group at Theatre Row following previews that began Jan. 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Chicago Composer John Kander Thrills to the Razzle-Dazzle of His Long-Running Broadway Hit by Broadway.com

For any Broadway cast, it’s an honor to perform for the show’s composer. And when that composer is the legendary John Kander, you can bet there was electricity in the air at Chic…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:01PM

Chicago Composer John Kander Thrills to the Razzle-Dazzle of His Long-Running Broadway Hit by Broadway.com

For any Broadway cast, it’s an honor to perform for the show’s composer. And when that composer is the legendary John Kander, you can bet there was electricity in the air at Chic…

SOURCE: austin.broadway.com at 12:01PM

Broadway Box Office: 01.23 - 01.29.12 by JK

POLL CLOSES TODAY, SO BE SURE TO VOTE IN THIS MONTH'S POLL (TO YOUR LEFT)!CONTEST ENDS WEDNESDAY - CLICK ON THE HOW TO SUCCEED LOGO TO ENTER!The Broadway Box Office Top Ten fo…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 12:01PM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Call and Response: Michael John Garcés by Michael Rohd

“I cut off my ponytail, grabbed a script, and jumped onstage. It was terrifying.” – Michael John Garcés, I AM THEATRE It’s not the most poetic thing Michael says in…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:58AM

PHOTO FLASH: Ethan Hawke, Janeane Garofalo, Natasha Lyonne, Morgan Spector at Russian Transport Opening by Tristan Fuge

On Monday, January 30, The New Group production of Erika Sheffer's Russian Transport opened at the Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row with Scott Elliott at the helm. Opening night guests i…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:57AM

Meghan Duffy, Eliza Ventura and Colleen Zenk Cast in World Premiere of Marrying George Clooney by Michael Gioia

CAP21 Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Marrying George Clooney: Confessions From a Midlife Crisis, a new play by Amy Ferris, Ken Ferris and Krista Lyons, beginning Feb. 29,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Dana Ivey, Rebecca Brooksher, et al. Set for SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Benefit, 2/13 by BroadwayWorld

The Acting Company will present a benefit staged reading of Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer at 7 pm on Monday, February 13 at the Mainstage Theater Playwrights Horizons. The perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

NBC’s ‘SMASH’ MAKE A MUSICAL, School #4: Place Bridge Academy, Denver by Cindy Ripley

School #4: Place Bridge Academy Denver, Colorado REPORTED BY: Timothy Allen McDonald, Founder and CEO iTheatrics January 25, 2012 In scouting for Denver schools for the NBC’s ‘SMASH’ M…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 11:53AM

Raven-Symone to Raise Her Voice? by Michael Block

Could lil Raven-Symone be heading to the Great White Way? That's the report coming from deadline.com. Raven-Symone, most recently known for her work on her Disney Channel sitcom "That's So R…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:46AM

Patricia Neway dies at 92

Legit News: Was Broadway's original Mother Abbess in 'Sound of Music'

SOURCE: Variety at 11:45AM

Raven-Symoné to Join Broadway's Sister Act by Andy Propst

Raven-Symoné will play Deloris Van Cartier in Broadway's Sister Act, playing at the Broadway Theatre, according to a report on Deadline.com. It is anticipated she will repla…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:44AM

Nikki Renée Daniels on the Pressure and Excitement of Singing 'Summertime' in Porgy and Bess by Nikki Renée Daniels

About the author: Nikki Renée Daniels, a talented vet of eight Broadway musicals (including Aida, Anything Goes, Promises, Promises, Les Miserables and Nine), is back on th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:38AM

Colleen Zenk to Star in CAP21's World Premiere of Marrying George Clooney by Bethany Rickwald

CAP21 Theatre Company is set to present the world premiere of Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis by Amy Ferris, Ken Ferris, and Krista Lyons, from February 29-March 2…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:38AM

Trezana Beverley, Matt Dellapina, Heather Raffo Set for Red Bull's The Aeneid by Dan Bacalzo

Updated casting has been announced for Red Bull's "In the Raw" workshop presentation of Olivier Kemeid's The Aeneid, inspired by Virgil and translated by Judith G. Miller…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:27AM

Rep of St. Louis, Michele Ragusa, Lewis J. Stadlen, Curtis Holbrook Among Kevin Kline Nominees in MO by Kenneth Jones

Nominations for the 2012 Kevin Kline Awards, representing excellence in St. Louis-area theatre for the year 2011, were announced Jan. 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

City Lit seeks submissions for Art of Adaptation Festival by Chicago Plays

City Lit Theater Company seeks submissions to The Art of Adaptation, its festival of stage adaptations of non-dramatic literature. The festival will take place June 29, 30, and July 1, at Ci…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 11:24AM

Felix Shuman, co-founder of Jefferson Awards, dead at 87

Felix Shuman — a busy actor who co-founded the Joseph Jefferson Awards, often referred to as Chicago’s version of the Tonys — has died at 87.

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:21AM

Susan Sarandon Joins Third Season of Showtime's "The Big C"; Victor Garber Will Guest Star by Michael Gioia

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon will join the cast of Showtime's "The Big C" for a multi-episode arc on the series' third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

PHOTO FLASH: Ryan Eggold, Evan Peters, Catherine Oxenberg, Casper Van Dien at Absinthe by Dan Bacalzo

90210 actor Ryan Eggold, American Horror Story's Evan Peters and actor couple Casper Van Dien and Catherine Oxenberg were among the attendees at the January 28 performance of Absinthe a…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18AM

Darko Tresnjak: New Artistic Director's Vision for Hartford Stage

Darko Tresnjak, who arrived at Hartford Stage as artistic director last summer, is a theater-lifer. He knew, pretty much, since he was seven years old, growing up in Yugoslavia, that he was …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:16AM

The Morning Funnies: Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown + Jerry Seinfeld's Super Bowl Ad

If you don't already love Kristen Bell, you will now. Here she is on Ellen talking about meeting a sloth and having a panic attack because she was so excited. [Via Daily What] John Stam…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 11:15AM

Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones Will Not Return for Second Season of "The X Factor" by Michael Gioia

"The X Factor" judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger, as well as host Steve Jones, will not return for a second season of the Fox singing competition, according to EW.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

PHOTO CALL: Paulo Szot, Brian d'Arcy James, Sierra Boggess and Nikki M. James at MTC Winter Benefit by Matthew Blank

Manhattan Theatre Club's annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show, featured performances by Broadway's Sierra…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Arthur Ballet dies just short of his 88th birthday

He was a legendary professor in the University of Minnesota theater department.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:11AM

Co-founder of Jefferson Awards

Felix Shuman was a busy actor who co-founded the Joseph Jefferson Awards, often referred to as Chicago’s version of the Tonys. But he never forgot just how tough show business could be. He…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 11:10AM

ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Big Ideas in Small Spaces by Ben Brantley

Reviews of three productions at very small theaters in London, notably the two-character drama "Constellations," starring Sally Hawkins and Rafe Spall.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:09AM

Can Seattle's Intiman Theatre's survive? It has one day by Jamie Wetherbe

Will Seattle's Intiman Theatre make it past Tuesday? The Tony-winning organization where such theater luminaries as Bartlett Sher left their artistic footprint has set a self-imposed fundrai…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:05AM

7 Questions for Sybille Pearson about Giant by Matthew Murray

Michael John LaChiusa and Sybille Pearson's musical Giant, an adaptation of Edna Ferber's 1952 novel about the history of Texas in the early 20th century as seen through one of its reigning …

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 11:03AM

Nothing Like a Dame: Their Favorite Things Set for March 26 by Andrew Gans

The Actors Fund will present the 17th edition of Nothing Like a Dame, a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, March 26 at 7:30 PM at The Gerald Lynch Theatre in Manha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 1/24/2012 - 1/31/2012 by BroadwayWorld

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 1242012 - 1312012.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

I want a new "I want." by Ken Davenport

There's a classic musical theater axiom that states within the first fifteen minutes of any musical, the lead character or protagonist must have what is known as an "I want" song. …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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NICE WORK Gets Its Marquee! by Nice Work If You Can Get It

NICE WORK Gets Its Marquee! http://niceworkonbroadway.com/ Broadway's best new musical comedy, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, has a spiffy new marquee at the Imperial Theatre. Hilarious…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:55AM

Honey 2 Choreography - Interview with Rosero McCoy by DanceOn

Honey 2 Choreography - Interview with Rosero McCoy Honey 2 choreographer Rosero McCoy has an exclusive interview with DanceOn about working on the film. Blu-ray/DVD Release Date - February…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:55AM

PHOTO CALL: Edward Norton, Kevin Spacey, Edward Albee at Signature Center's Opening Gala by Matthew Blank

The Signature Theatre Company presented the Signature Center Opening Gala Celebration Jan. 30 at the company’s new home, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center in Manhattan, which w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Chuck Spencer, Jon Steinhagen Set for Raven Theatre's The Price by Andy Propst

Raven Theatre has announced casting for Arthur Miller's The Price, to run February 28 - April 14 at the company's East Stage. Michael Menendian will direct the production. The pl…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:52AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 1/31- Carol Channing by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Carol Channing She is the recipient of three Tony Awards including one for lifetime achievement, a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for origin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

Photo Coverage: Janeane Garofalo, Morgan Spector & More Open New Group's RUSSIAN TRANSPORT by Walter McBride

The New Group opened Russian Transport, written by Erika Sheffer, in a world premiere limited engagement last night, January 30. Previews began January 17 and the show runs through March 10…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

Susan Sarandon to Join Cast of Showtime's THE BIG C in Multi-Episode Arc by BroadwayWorld

As first reported in The Hollywood Reporter, academy-award winning actress Susan Sarandon will join the cast of the Showtime's drama series THE BIG C in a multi-arc role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:46AM

Noel Sullivan, of Popstars Fame, Set for London’s We Will Rock You by Broadway.com

Noel Sullivan will play Galileo in the hit West End musical We Will Rock You beginning January 20 at the Dominion Theatre. Sullivan will will remain with the production until late October. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM

Noel Sullivan Set for London’s We Will Rock You by Broadway.com

Noel Sullivan will play Galileo in the hit West End musical We Will Rock You beginning January 20 at the Dominion Theatre. Sullivan will will remain with the production until late October. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:44AM

PHOTO FLASH: Edward Norton, Tonya Pinkins, Kevin Spacey, Michael Urie at Signature Center Opening Gala by David Gordon

Edward Norton received the Signature Theatre's Playwrights' Award at the Signature Center Opening Gala Celebration, at the company's new Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:44AM

Pride Film and Plays Announces Casting for Man Boobs by Andy Propst

Pride Films and Plays has announced casting for J. Julian Christopher's Man Boobs, to run February 16 - March 10 at Mary's Attic. David Zak will direct the production. The show …

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:41AM

Is Raven-Symoné Headed to Broadway's Sister Act? by Andrew Gans

Raven-Symoné, the television actress known for her work on "The Cosby Show," "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper" and "That's So Raven," will join the cast …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

W.E. Dance Scene - Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy (HD) by DanceOn

W.E. Dance Scene - Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy (HD) The official full dance scene from W.E. starring Andrea Riseborough and James D'Arcy. Release Date - February 3, 2011 Di…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:37AM

That's So Deloris! TV Star Raven-Symoné to Join Sister Act on Broadway by Broadway.com

Screen star Raven-Symoné will join the cast of Sister Act this March, according to Deadline.com. She will take on the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring disco singer who…

SOURCE: austin.broadway.com at 10:37AM

That's So Deloris! TV Star Raven-Symoné to Join Sister Act on Broadway by Broadway.com

Screen star Raven-Symoné will join the cast of Sister Act this March, according to Deadline.com. She will take on the leading role of Deloris Van Cartier, an aspiring disco singer who…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM

If I could smell her.... by C. Jefferson Thom

Of the many attempts to chase the legacy of the 1982 benchmark in horror/comedy of the musical variety that is Little Shop of Horrors, SILENCE! makes a fair play to place. Brandishing a well…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 10:36AM

"The Convert" World Premiere at the McCarter by Bob Rendell

"The Convert," an ambitious and promising play by Danai Gurira is set in the colonial city of Salisbury, Rhodesia (present day Harare, Zimbabwe) in the late 19th Century (1895-1897) during a…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:36AM

U.K.'s National Theatre Confirms Dates, Further Casting for New Productions Through June 2012 by Mark Shenton

The UK's National Theatre has confirmed dates and further casting for new productions that will open through June, including Antigone, Detroit and Misterman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Kids' Night on Broadway® February 5-9, 2012 by The Broadway League

Kids' Night on Broadway® February 5-9, 2012 What is Kids' Night on Broadway? The Broadway League's KIDS ADVISORY BOARD explains! Kids Go Free to see Broadway shows on Februa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:30AM

Lessons from my first year of business: Meeting vs. Doing by Michael Roderick

You have just started your new business and before you can say "How can I help you?" in comes the request for your first meeting. Now let's say the meeting goes well. You make a co…

SOURCE: One Producer in the City at 10:30AM

George Blagden Joins Les Miserables Film as Grantaire by Broadway.com

Newcomer George Blagden will play Grantaire in the all-star Les Miserables film, according to Variety. As the drunken schoolboy turned solider, Blagden will join Aaron Tveit and Eddie Redmay…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:28AM

Culture Desk: Is "Carrie" the Worst Musical of All Time? by Michael Schulman

This week, an Off Broadway revival of "Carrie," the musical based on the Stephen King novel, starts performances at the Lucille Lortel, marking the semi-ironic return of what may be Broadway…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 10:25AM

'Dogfight' to bow Off Broadway

Legit News: Summer premiere at Second Stage set

SOURCE: Variety at 10:20AM

An uncle from hell in Sheepshead Bay by Elyse Sommer

Morris Spector as the sexy but sinister uncle in  Erika Sheffer's  Russian immigrant  variation  on  Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge Russian Transport- …

SOURCE: Curtainup Blog Annex at 10:15AM

La Jolla Playhouse's Charlie Chaplin musical is Broadway-bound by Jamie Wetherbe

“Becoming Chaplin" is set to land in New York for the 2012-2013 season.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:15AM

Noel Sullivan to Assume Role of Galileo in We Will Rock You in London by Andy Propst

Noel Sullivan will assume the role of Galileo in We Will Rock You, playing at the West End's Dominion Theatre, on February 20. He will succeed Alex Gaumond, who will play his final per…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:14AM

Tickets Now on Sale for Shatner’s World, One-Man Show Featuring William Shatner by Broadway.com

Tickets for William Shatner’s one-man Broadway show, Shatner’s World: We Just Live in It, are now on sale. The Star Trek veteran will begin performances on February 14 at the Mus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:06AM

Broadway's MEMPHIS to be Featured on GREAT PERFORMANCES February 24 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's smash hit musical Memphis, winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book and Best Orchestrations, comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances Friday, Februar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

'Slowgirl' opens LCT3 space

Legit News: Kauffman directs Greg Pierce premiere

SOURCE: Variety at 10:02AM

MCC’s Updated Carrie Begins to Terrorize Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

MCC Theater’s reworking of the musical Carrie, starring Marin Mazzie and Molly Ranson, begins performances off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre beginning January 31. The upd…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:01AM

Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Honors Edward Norton & Unveils New Signature Center! by Walter McBride

Yesterday, January 30, Signature Theatre celebrated the offical opening of their new space, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center, located at 480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM

‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ Cast Reloads with Sierra Boggess, Quincy Tyler Bernstine by David Rogers

The cast of the long-running off-Broadway show “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” will receive a shake-up for both February and March, producers announced recently. Quincy Tyler Bernstine, kn…

SOURCE: broadway.me at 10:00AM

Wes Bentley, Frank Langella to Co-Star in The Time Being Film by Andy Propst

Wes Bentley and Frank Langella will co-star in the film The Time Being, according to a report on Deadline.com. Nenad Cicin-Sain will direct the project, which he has co-written with Richard…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre directors from Toronto, Montreal receive $6,000 prizes

Theatre directors from Toronto and Montreal have been awarded John Hirsch prizes from the Canada Council for the Arts.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:58AM

Mike Daisey’s iPad-Inspired The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs Returns to the Public by Broadway.com

Mike Daisey’s one-man show The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs returns to The Public Theater for a five-week engagement beginning on January 31. The show’s original run …

SOURCE: minneapolis.broadway.com at 09:57AM

Mike Daisey’s iPad Inspired The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs Returns to the Public by Broadway.com

Mike Daisey’s one-man show The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs returns to The Public Theater for a five-week engagement beginning on January 31. The show’s original run …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:57AM

Signature Theatre’s Blood Knot Begins Previews Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Athol Fugard’s Blood Knot begins previews on January 31, starring Tony nominee Colman Domingo and Scott Shepherd. Directed by Fugard, Blood Knot is the inaugural production at the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:55AM

PHOTO FLASH: Sierra Boggess, Brian d'Arcy James, Nikki M. James, Paolo Szot at MTC's Winter Gala by Andy Propst

Sierra Boggess, Brian d'Arcy James, Nikki M. James, and Paulo Szot performed in An Intimate Night, Manhattan Theatre Club's annual winter benefit on January 30. The event, directe…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:53AM

On Maturing as an Artist by Scott Walters

In a fascinating interview on Huffington Post, Natalie Merchant discusses motherhood, her album Leave Your Sleep, and her development as an artist. Among the many thoughtful things she has t…

SOURCE: Theatre Ideas at 09:49AM

Bill Connington Set for New York Society Library Reading of Tony-Winning Art by Andrew Gans

The New York Society Library will present a reading of Yasmina Reza's Art Feb. 16 at 6:30 PM at the New York Society Library.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Missing the Boat by Rob Weinert-Kendt

When faced with the choice to save her lover by submitting sexually to his torturer, Tosca sings "Vissi d'arte." When Billy Bigelow is faced with the daunting prospect of being a father, he …

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 09:48AM

Ted Wiprud on Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 by New York Philharmonic

Ted Wiprud on Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 Ted Wiprud, Director of Education, on Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 From: NewYorkPhilharmonic Views: 13 0 ratings Time…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:45AM

"Elephant Room" in D.C. by Susan Berlin

It's very difficult to describe what goes on in this 75-minute show, but it's fascinating, and much of it is hilarious.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:44AM

"Red" at Arena Stage by Susan Berlin

Robert Falls' taut direction and Logan's literate script keep the audience fascinated for the play's 100-minute length (no intermission), but Gero's galvanizing portrayal is its core.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:42AM

H is for David Hare by Michael Billington

The playwright has put up with my running commentary for 40 years. But no one else so tenaciously exposes society's frailtyI'm currently reading Benjamin Disraeli's Sybil, which offers a sta…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:38AM

Jessica Snow Wilson, Danny Gurwin, Ryan O'Connor, Kate Pazakis Will Join Composer Scott Alan For Los Angeles Concert by Andrew Gans

Composer-lyricist Scott Alan will offer tunes from his songbook Feb. 20 at Los Angeles' Show At Barre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

Play the SMASH TRIVIA SWEEPSTAKES and Win Tickets to Hot Shows! by Contests

Play the Smash Trivia Sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of tickets to hot, hit shows in cities around the country There will be seven 7 prizes awarded, one Prize to each winner. Each Pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM

Photo Coverage: Sierra Boggess, Brian d'Arcy James & More at MTC's Annual INTIMATE NIGHT Gala! by Peter James Zielinski

Manhattan Theatre Club presented its annual Winter Benefit, an evening of cocktails and dinner followed by a special one-night-only cabaret-style show last night, January 30, at The Plaza.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Show Tunes: The Songs, Shows and Careers of Broadway’s Major Composers – Fourth Edition by Brad Hathaway

I may be excused for presuming that, if you have a theater shelf, it already sports a copy of Steven Suskin’s book. Equal parts reliable reference book and entertainingly written opini…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:31AM

Is Smash a Smash or a Flop?

We love a Broadway show (that reminds us, we need to see Porgy and Bess!), but do we love a cable show about the makings of a Broadway show? We watched a two-episode sneak peek of NBC's upco…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 09:30AM

Ted Wiprud on Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 by New York Philharmonic

Ted Wiprud on Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 Ted Wiprud, Director of Education, on Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 From: NewYorkPhilharmonic Views: 15 0 ratings Time: 03:17 More in Music

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:28AM

WHOB February 2012 by The Broadway Channel

WHOB February 2012 From: BroadwayChannel Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 02:47 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:27AM

Theater Review | 'Matilda': ‘Matilda,’ by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London by Ben Brantley

“Matilda,” the hit musical in London, follows Roald Dahl’s young character as she fights a sadistic headmistress.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:27AM

Vaudephone #13: Juliet Jeske by Trav S.D.

And now, here’s the dynamite Princess Sunshine (Juliet Jeske) , the next installment in our Vaudephone series. Sunshine rocks the accordion and sings her signature number  “Back…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:26AM

February Segment I by The Broadway Channel

February Segment I From: BroadwayChannel Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 09:24 More in Entertainment

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:25AM

Bring Back The 3 Act Musical! by Brisa Trinchero

Here’s what we know… Fact: Our audience’s attention spans are getting shorter. Social media, video games and TV are actually re-wiring our brain’s attention span. Ser…

SOURCE: Make Musicals at 09:18AM

Yes, Yes, Eddie Cantor! by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the great Eddie Cantor. (For my full biographical article go here). In honor of the day I attach what may well be my favorite musical number in the world, from the f…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:08AM

News: Jodie Whittaker makes National Theatre debut in Antigone

Rising star Jodie Whittaker will make her National Theatre debut when she plays the title role in Polly Findlay’s forthcoming revival of Antigone, which opens in the NT Olivier on 30 M…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:04AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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NSAL competition for Musical Theater Performer. Cash prize is $4,000. by Lorraine Treanor

This year’s National Society of Arts and Letters’ National Career Awards will be presented for Musical Theater. All performers, 18 to 29 years old who do not have a professional …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:56AM

Playwright Howard Brenton on a revival of his Bloody Poetry by TheatreVOICE

INTERVIEW: HOWARD BRENTON The playwright and screen writer talks to Aleks Sierz about Bloody Poetry, his 1984 play about Shelley, Byron and the loves of these Romantic poets, which is curren…

SOURCE: Theatre Voice at 08:50AM

Football clubs feeling the pinch

The January transfer window has generated barely a third of the value of deals at this stage last year, reflecting the pressure on clubs

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:46AM

Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Jones Fired From THE X FACTOR, Abdul Quits by BroadwayWorld

THE X FACTOR has finally confirmed the news that has been rumored for months, host Steve Jones and judge Nicole Scherzinger will not be returning to the show when it returns for its second s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

O'Neill Center's George White Honored at Theater Hall of Fame by Frank Rizzo

Meryl Streep, Liza, Brian Dennehy, Phylicia Rashad Pay TributeGeorge C. White, founder and former executive director of the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford called it a &l…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:34AM

Tips for Today: Skrillex + Kurt Braunohler's Bunk + Meet the Godspell Cast

Skrillex, AC Slater at Webster HallThe wildly popular dubstep/electro DJ headlines at Webster Hall following the release of Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. If you go, make sure to wear your…

SOURCE: Paper Mag at 08:30AM

Former Hear'Say Star Noel Sullivan To Join West End's We Will Rock You by Mark Shenton

Noel Sullivan, former band member with Hear'Say, will take over the lead role of Galileo in the West End production of We Will Rock You. He begins performances Feb. 20, replacing Alex Ga…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:22AM

The ascetic aesthetic by George Hunka

Where philosophy ends, art begins. In a sense, after Schopenhauer’s “Nothing,” the word which concludes The World as Will and Representation, there is the emergence of the …

SOURCE: Superfluities Redux at 08:21AM

Acme and UnSaddest team up for Rogue Waves by Lorraine Treanor

Last summer, for this column, I took a brief look at Baltimore’s Ten-Minute Play Festival, hosted by the UnSaddestFactory Theatre. The most mind-blowing feature of that weekend of occa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:16AM

Susan Sarandon to Join Cast of The Big C by Dan Bacalzo

Susan Sarandon will join the cast of Showtime's The Big C for a multi-episode arc during its third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will be playing Joy, a cancer surviv…

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:14AM

5 Reasons Why a Jekyll & Hyde Revival Is a Good Idea (No, Seriously) by Lucky

We don’t want to go crazy with this or anything, given that 90% of “announced” projects never happen, but news broke over the weekend that a revival of Jekyll & Hyde c…

SOURCE: The Craptacular at 08:00AM

Feature: Haydn Gwynne Gets on Bard by Brian Scott Lipton

The award-winning actress discusses her role in the Bridge Project's production of Shakespeare's Richard III opposite Kevin Spacey.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Stars of Vaudeville #430: Kara by Trav S.D.

Kara (born Michael Steiner on this day in 1867) was one of the first and most prominent of the “gentleman jugglers”. A native of Nuremburg, Germany he began by juggling stones as…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:51AM

'Veronica's Room' arrives in Morris Township by Peter Filichia

Debra Whitfield stars in "Veronica's Room." Ira Levin didn’t need to use a chain saw in Texas to massacre his audience. The late author of “Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Stepfor…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 07:29AM

Faction of Fools seeks costume designer by Lorraine Treanor

Faction of Fools, DC’s Commedia dell’Arte theatre company, seeks a Costume Designer for Hamlecchino: Clown Prince of Denmark, running April 26 though May 19 at Gallaudet Universi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:19AM

Theatre Lab seeks Technical Director by Lorraine Treanor

The Theatre Lab, Washington’s largest theatre school, seeks part-time Technical Director for summer teen productions of Parade, Urinetown, and Off a Broken Road. Work with professional…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:16AM

0276: 2012 - Now and Then (Part Two) by MusicalTalk

Tim and Thos invite you join them on a further 150 years exploration of the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories from 1912 to one of the earl…

SOURCE: traffic.libsyn.com at 07:03AM

0275: 2012 - Now and Then (Part Two) by MusicalTalk

Tim and Thos invite you join them on a further 150 years exploration of the anniversaries of 2012 in musical theatre, investigating the scores, shows and stories from 1912 to one of the earl…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.co.uk at 07:03AM

BWW's On This Day - January 31, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 31 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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London West End ticket sales rise despite downturn

London theaters had a strong year in 2011 despite the struggling British economy. Figures released Tuesday show box office sales of 528 million pounds ($849 million) in the last year, a 3.1 …

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 06:59AM

Photo Coverage: MASTER CLASS At The Vaudeville Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Wadsworth's new production of Terrence McNally's Master Class starring Tyne Daly as the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas at the Vaudeville Theatre following its critically acclai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50AM

News: Frances Ruffelle brings Beneath the Dress to Menier, 12 Feb

Tony Award-winning actress Frances Ruffelle will perform her one-woman show Beneath the Dress for one night as part of her current run in Pippin at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Ruffelle, …

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:50AM

My Town: Reflections on Our Town at The Broad Stage by Sarah Taylor Ellis

According to a woman sitting behind me at the Broad Stage on Sunday afternoon, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is performed at least once a day somewhere in the United States. The middle ag…

SOURCE: Compositions on Theater at 06:44AM

Wit by Carey Purcell

I thought I was prepared for Wit when I entered the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. I had seen countless plays about illness throughout my career as an entertainment writer. Last season alone I …

SOURCE: TheTheatreSource at 06:27AM

Made in China by Don Hall

Most America flag emblems are "made in China."  Including every single American flag emblem sewn into the uniforms of our military.Most of the shoes we wear, clothes we wear, appliances…

SOURCE: Don Hall at 06:06AM

A Song Cycle for Soho, Featuring New Songs by U.K. Composers and Lyricists, to Be Staged at London's Soho Theatre by Mark Shenton

A Song Cycle for Soho, featuring songs by several British composers and lyricists both established and emerging, will be presented at London's Soho Theatre, beginning performances Feb. 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:06AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Year of the Producer: Adam Spiegel's Eureka Moment for Midnight Tango

Adam Spiegel formed his own theatre production company in 1996 and has produced extensively in London's West End, on UK tour and internationally. Credits include, in the West End, Saturday N…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:56AM

Merrily We Roll Along Rehearsal & Cast Interviews by New York City Center

Merrily We Roll Along Rehearsal & Cast Interviews Encores! Merrily We Roll Along cast members Lin-Manuel Miranda, Celia Keenan-Bolger and Colin Donnell rehearse "Old Friends" …

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:41AM

West End revenues hit another all-time high by Alistair Smith

London theatre enjoyed a record-breaking 2011, with box office 3% up on 2010, but attendances falling by 1.7%.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:14AM

Review: Russian Transport by Frank Scheck

Beware sexy Russian men bearing gifts. That seems to be the primary message of Russian Transport, the new play by Erika Sheffer being given its world premiere by the New Group. This uneasy b…

SOURCE: Scheck on the Arts at 05:09AM

THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS Returns to the Public Theater by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater welcome back Mike Daiseys critically acclaimed THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS on Tuesday, January 31 for an extended run in the Martinson Theater. Created and per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM

Daniel Radcliffe to Co-Host Live! With Kelly, 1/31 by Bww News Desk

Harry Potter star and Broadway favorite Daniel Radcliffe took his final bow in HOW TO SUCCEED alongside costar John Larroquette at the beginning of the month. On January 31, the star star wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Blog: Our Country's Sad Loss

Sometimes you couldn't even make it up. I experienced the most poignant of coincidences on Sunday night as I flicked through the pages of Timberlake Wertenbaker's marvellous play, Our Countr…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:49AM

News: Noel Sullivan takes over from Gaumond in We Will Rock You, 20 Feb

Noel Sullivan, a winner of Popstars and former member of the pop group Hear'Say, will take over the role of Galileo in We Will Rock You from Alex Gaumond on Monday 20 February 2012. Sullivan…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:35AM

Who Is More Important? The Event Or Organization? by Joe Patti

I had a small disagreement about marketing with one of the people partnering on a show with us that raised the question about what is more important, the artist or the organization. The disa…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 04:19AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Our Country's Good ***

Our Country's Good, in which a colony of convicts in New South Wales rehearse a production of The Recruiting Officer, was first presented at the Royal Court in tandem with that Restoration c…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:44AM

David Alan Grier Shrugs Off 'Porgy and Bess' Row by Mark Kennedy

David Alan Grier has a gentle message for anyone who is getting all hot and bothered thinking that he's helping ruin an American masterpiece.

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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A soprano who inhabits the music

Technology utterly failed Philadelphia concertgoers on Sunday. For all the advances in communication, we still can be in only one place at a time - and that's just not fair when the same Sun…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:45AM

WillCall designed to help fans buy tickets last minute

Ever wanted to get last minute tickets to an event but weren’t sure where to go to find them? WillCall, a soon to be released app, aims to solve the conundrum of finding affordable last mi…

SOURCE: Ticket News at 02:01AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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A labour of love (and a love of theatrical labour) by Mark Shenton

Everyone wants to spend their lives doing what they enjoy, preferably with people they love; and having a career means being paid to do what you’d do anyway for free. Without wishing to be…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:30AM

At City Ballet, A Choreographer's Happy Homecoming by Jocelyn Noveck

Wheeldon looks even younger than his 38 years, and may always seem like a wunderkind. But he's already created more than 40 ballets and is steadily burnishing a reputation as one of the wo…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:30AM

Rephrasing Cain by Sam Hurwitt

THEATER REVIEW: SAN JOSE Show #3: Double Indemnity, San Jose Repertory Theatre, January 19. By Sam Hurwitt If crime doesn’t pay, it’s not for lack of trying. Though it’s a quick and pu…

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 01:24AM

Grier defends altered 'Porgy'

NEW YORK - David Alan Grier has a gentle message for anyone who is getting all hot and bothered thinking that he's helping ruin an American masterpiece.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:03AM

Broadway bound, but stopping in Philly first

Clybourne Park, a provocative and funny play about the way people discuss race - has become a magical stage property, its rapid trajectory unstoppable.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:03AM

New play 'Other Desert Cities' is oasis of humor, poignance (USA Today)

In Jon Robin Baitz's marvelous new play, Other Desert Cities (* * * * out of four), Stacy Keach and Stockard Channing play a retired couple with serious credentials both in old-school Hollyw…

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:00AM

GODSPELL Cast Album Released Today

The first ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL releases their cast recording today. The album is currently available for online purchase at on Amazon.com.

SOURCE: Broadway's Best Shows at 01:00AM

The Gershwins' PORGY AND BESS Study Guide (PDF)

Like many contemporary plays and films, Porgy and Bess was originally a novel before it was adapted into a straight play, and then, into an opera, and THEN, into a musical.

SOURCE: porgyandbessonbroadway.com at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The War over War Horse...Tax Credits As Ammo by Art

Here in Massachusetts, many are acquainted with the idea of offering tax incentives for the production of motion pictures. We currently offer pretty substantial breaks that have made it more…

SOURCE: Art Hennessey at 12:39AM

GOSPELL Cast Album to Get 1/31 Release by BroadwayWorld

The 40th Anniversary production and first-ever Broadway revival of Stephen Schwartz's rock musical GODSPELL officially opened at the Circle in the Square Theater on November 7 the cast album…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Strange and tender — God’s Ear at the Zephyr Theatre by Lucy Griffin

Strange and tender, God’s Ear by Jenny Schwartz unfolds like a haunting case of déjà vu where relationships become a string of idioms, kind of like Dr. Seuss in couples counseling. Amand…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:04AM

Cindy Cooper (Cynthia L. Cooper) by League of Professional Theatre Women

Dramatist, Producer New York, New York USA I managed to get myself to The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe on Broadway more than once. After first being dazzled by Lily T…

SOURCE: The League of Professional Theatre Women at 12:01AM

After Dark, January 31, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

Playwriting for Today's CanadaHow should artists create when there is no money?by Gaëtan L. CharleboisWhen I was 13 my father gave me a Brother portable typewriter for Christmas. On New Yea…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

Colman Domingo and Scott Shepherd Are Blood Knot's Blood Brothers, Starting Jan. 31 Off-Broadway by Kenneth Jones

Playwright-director Athol Fugard's staging of his Blood Knot — launching the Signature Theatre Company's new home, The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: The Road to Mecca Star Carla Gugino by Matthew Blank

Stage and screen star Carla Gugino, currently back on Broadway in Athol Fugard's The Road to Mecca, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire with random facts, backstage trivia and pop…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

TT: If you happen to be in the neighborhood...

In October I saw Pat Metheny and Larry Grenadier at the Blue Note. It was one of the most exciting...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

TT: The Eames films (II)

This week I'm posting five films made by Charles and Ray Eames. Today's installment, Tops, was made in 1969. The...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

TT: Almanac

"Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor." Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Quotation...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00AM

SMASH: Will It Be a Smash?; Bway Week Ending, Off Bway Week Beginning; Encores!/Broadway by the Year Openers; Stars Salute Chenoweth by Ellis Nassour

Move over Glee, there's something due any day, Monday, February 6, in fact. Who knows? Could be a hit. You'll right away, as soon as it shows. But will it be cannonballin' down through the s…

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 12:00AM

Review: THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES by Avi Glickstein

There's a lot of talk in the theater community about the supposedly growing short attention span of American audiences: "Do we cater to it or do we ignore it?" Bizarrely (and happily), the F…

SOURCE: The New York Theatre Experience at 12:00AM

Review: OH, THAT WILY SNAKE! by Martin Denton

Fantastical, surprising things happen constantly in Oh, That Wily Snake!, amplifying a variety of interesting ideas and questions about human relationships and about the trouble with getting…

SOURCE: The New York Theatre Experience at 12:00AM

Really Really, Tale of College Controversy, Gets World Premiere in VA Jan. 31; Paul James Stars by Kenneth Jones

Paul James, of TV's "Greek," shares the stage with Kim Rosen, Bethany Anne Lind, Danny Gavigan, Lauren Culpepper, Evan Casey and Jake Odmark for the world premiere of Really Re…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tony Winner Christine Ebersole Returns to the Cafe Carlyle Jan. 31 by Andrew Gans

Two-time Tony winner Christine Ebersole returns to the Cafe Carlyle Jan. 31 for a limited engagement that will continue through Feb. 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Bob Stillman, Linda Balgord, Anika Larsen and Lucas Steele Explore Myths and Hymns Beginning Jan. 31 by Andrew Gans

Prospect Theatre Company's production of Adam Guettel's song cycle about memory, loss and redemption, Myths and Hymns, begins performances at Manhattan's West End Theatre Jan. 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Randy Harrison and Bob Ari See Red at the George Street Playhouse, Starting Jan. 31 by Andrew Gans

The George Street Playhouse's production of the Tony-winning John Logan play Red begins performances at the New Jersey venue Jan. 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Box Office for William Shatner's Solo Broadway Show Opens for Business Jan. 31 by Andrew Gans

The box office at Broadway's Music Box Theatre, which will soon be the home of the limited engagement of William Shatner's one-man show, opens for business Jan. 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Two River's Jitney, With Tony Winner Chuck Cooper, Anthony Chisholm, J. Bernard Calloway, Begins Jan. 31 by Michael Gioia

Two River Theater Company, under the leadership of artistic director John Dias and managing director Michael Hurst, presents August Wilson's Jitney beginning Jan. 31, prior to an officia…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How to Succeed…’s Daniel Radcliffe Co-Hosts "Live! With Kelly" Jan. 31 by Michael Gioia

Daniel Radcliffe, most recently seen as ambitious office-climber J. Pierrepont Finch in the Broadway revival of How to Succeed…, joins Kelly Ripa Jan. 31 to co-host “Live! With …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Godspell Broadway Revival Cast Album Hits Stores Jan. 31; CD Signing, Too by Adam Hetrick

The Ghostlight Records cast album of the Broadway revival of Godspell, featuring Hunter Parrish, Lindsay Mendez, Telly Leung and Wallace Smith, arrives in stores Jan. 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs Returns to the Public Theater Jan. 31 by Adam Hetrick

Mike Daisey's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, which played an extended run Off-Broadway at the Public Theater last fall, begins a five-week return engagement at the Public Theat…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cult Musical Carrie, Starring Molly Ranson and Marin Mazzie, Resurrected Off-Broadway Starting Jan. 31 by Adam Hetrick

Carrie, the infamously short-lived 1988 Broadway musical based on the Stephen King novel about a bullied teen with telekinetic powers who takes vengeance on her tormentors, returns in a newl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

'Tupperware Party' next at CLO

After "Ruthless the Musical," it's time to party at the CLO Cabaret. "Dixie's Tupperware Party" will make its Pittsburgh debut Sept. 6 through Oct. 14 onstage at the Cabaret at Theater Squar…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

CLO Cabaret's 'Ruthless' skewers film divas, demons

"Ruthless! the Musical" was so much fun the first time, Van Kaplan couldn't resist directing it again. The Pittsburgh CLO executive producer directed the show in the 1990s for the Casa Manan…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

'Jersey Boys' working its way back to town

Broadway and touring powerhouse "Jersey Boys" will return to Pittsburgh Sept. 4-23. "Jersey Boys," winner of the Tony and Olivier awards as best musical, is the story of Frankie Valli and Th…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

The Kids Are Alright in Russian Transport by Linda

If you've been following this blog, you may know that I watch a lot of Disney Channel. Phil of the Future, which ran from 2004 to 2006, was not my favorite (although it seems like a masterpi…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 12:00AM

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