Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Bethany’ at ACT: A mom whose life has crashed — hard

A review of Laura Marks’ “Bethany,” at ACT Theatre, about a struggling mom who needs one big break to get her daughter, and her life, back. Through May 4, 2014.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 11:40PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Don't Cry For Her! Christina Aguilera To Sing EVITA In Upcoming BROADWAY 4D Movie?! by Pat Cerasaro

International pop superstar and notable THE VOICE judge Christina Aguilera seems set to be essaying one of the most iconic musical theatre roles of all time according to a new report confirm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Theater Review: RUTH DRAPER’S MONOLOGUES (Geffen Playhouse) by Tom Chaits

IS THERE A DIRECTOR IN THE HOUSE? There is nothing inherently humdrum about the Geffen Playhouse’s production of Ruth Draper’s Monologues but there is nothing particularly exhilarating a…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:21PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: Sneak Peek at Sutton Foster and More in VIOLET! by BroadwayWorld TV

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Violet, starring Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell,Alexander Gemignani and Joshua Henry, is currently in previews and officially opens this Sunday, Apri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58PM

'Spamalot' could cost a lot in costume lawsuit against Edison High School | The Asbury Park Press NJ | app.com by Sergio Bichao

The next big show for the Edison High School drama club and a nonprofit community theater in Monmouth County may be an expensive costume drama set in a real-life federal courtroom. A thea…

SOURCE: The Asbury Park Press at 07:51PM

Review: Globe's 'Water' a minor-key marvel

Pulitzer-winning play brings deep humanity to story of personal battles.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:33PM

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Celia Keenan-Bolger and More Attend Ars Nova's DIAMOND BALL Benefit by BroadwayWorld

On April 7, Ars Nova hosted their Diamond Ball, not just another fing benefit. The evening honored Elizabeth Meriwether, Ars Nova's inaugural Playwright-in-Residence and creator of Fox's New…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10PM

Variations Theatre Group to Stage DRAGULA THE MUSICAL Reading Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Variations Theatre Group continues its commitment to develop new and exciting work with DRAGULA, a new musical by John Arthur Long and Theodore Kastrinos, which will be presented in a specia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10PM

Brainville at Night review a brave, positive work about dementia by Kate Kellaway

Old Red Lion, LondonA warm and touching performance from Illona Linthwaite is at the heart of this ambitious new playAt the centre of this ambitious play is Ingrid, who suffers from dementia…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:05PM

Review: A Steady Rain (Ustinov Studio, Bath)

A Steady Rain has a gripping narrative but feels best suited to a different medium.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:00PM

Theater News: Harbor Lights to Present Special Mother's Day Performances of Driving Miss Daisy

The May 9 performances will include special gifts and an antique car display.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Nathan Lane to Join Tyne Daly and Terrence McNally for MOTHERS AND SONS Talkback, 4/23 by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway play Mothers and Sons from 4-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, now playing at the Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street, will hold a special talkback on Wednesday, Apri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM

Review: Savior? (eta Creative Arts) by Scotty Zacher

Savior is not witty or challenging. It falls back on stock portrayals and dialogue that preening rather than inciteful. This is a disjointed 90 minutes with broadly drawn characters and them…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 06:28PM

Christopher Sieber Joins Cast of MATILDA Tonight After Delays from Injury by BroadwayWorld

Christopher Sieber will officially make his debut as the tyrant Miss Trunchbull in Broadway's Matilda the Musical tonight, April 18. Sieber was previously scheduled to begin performances in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27PM

Theater Review: ‘Ubu Sings Ubu’ Adapts ‘Ubu Roi’ With Pere Ubu’s Music by Laura Collins-Hughes

“Ubu Sings Ubu” mixes a Google Translate version of the 1896 scatological satire “Ubu Roi” with songs by the experimental rock band Pere Ubu.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:26PM

Theater Review: ‘Our God’s Brother,’ by the Future Pope John Paul II by Alexis Soloski

“Our God’s Brother,” a 1949 play written by Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II, is being revived at the Theater of the Church of Notre Dame.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:24PM

Springfield Township High School graduate Cadden Jones rises to fame - Springfield Sun - Montgomery News by Eric Devlin

Don’t be surprised to see the name Cadden Jones appear in lights some day. The Springfield native is making a name for herself on Broadway, and in Tinseltown, having appeared in a numbe…

SOURCE: Montgomery News at 06:23PM

James Franco May Be Batman, a Robot, or a Clone

According to his Of Mice and Men mates.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:03PM

John Douglas Thompson on Finding the Real Louis Armstrong in Satchmo at the Waldorf by Broadway.com

Satchmo at the Waldorf's John Douglas Thompson on the man behind the smile in this one-man Louis Armstrong bio-play.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:02PM

April 18, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows is hunting down the best Broadway-related snaps you created for our newest series: Broadway Photo of the Day! Living in a world in which our daily lives are flood…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 06:01PM

Photo Flash: Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway Return to 54 Below in Sibling Revelry

The Callaway sisters are back and better than ever.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Christopher Sieber Set to Join Broadway's Matilda Tonight

The latest Miss Trunchbull's arrival was delayed for a month because of an injury.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

'Transcendence' raises questions it can't answer

“Transcendence” is a movie with a message, and it’s got some really serious things to say about technology. Unfortunately those things are all over the map and it goes on to prove that…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00PM

Bennie, the St. Louis Zoo's celebrity-kissing sea lion, dies

The zoo doesn't yet know why; He had been lethargic and eating poorly for several days.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Movie Review: “The Galapagos Affair” — An Edenic Experiment Gone Wrong by Gerald Peary

It would take a series of spoilers to explain who might have killed whom in "The Galapagos Affair." See the movie and find out, and revel in the grim gallows humor.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:53PM

‘The Cripple of Inishmaan,’ Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Opens on Broadway April 20 by Broadway's Best Shows

The Michael Grandage Company production of The Cripple of Inishmaan, by Martin McDonagh, starring Daniel Radcliffe and the critically acclaimed West End cast, directed by Tony Award-winner M…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:48PM

People You Should Know . . . Lisa Tierney-Keogh by Zack Calhoon

LISA TIERNEY-KEOGH: Lisa’s work has been performed in Dublin, London, Belfast and New York. Lisa has won the Irish Times Theatre Awards Bursary and been nominated for the Stewart Park…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:45PM

San Diego Opera extends deadline for closing down after board exodus by David Ng

San Diego Opera set a new deadline of May 19 to obtain new funding or close down after the resignation Thursday of 13 members of its board of directors, including President Karen Cohn.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:36PM

People You Should Know . . . Ben Clawson by Zack Calhoon

BEN CLAWSON received his B.F.A. in Theater from Montclair State University. He is the author of numerous full-length plays, short comedies, and evenings of thematically connected one acts. &…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:35PM

Audra McDonald on MSNBC | ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’ (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Audra McDonald, who currently stars as Billie Holiday in the play Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, stopped by MSNBC to discuss her current role and transformation. Check out the in…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:31PM

“The Normal Heart” HBO Films: First Official Trailer (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

The first official trailer for the HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart”, which features a star-studded cast including Mark Ruffalo, Jim Parsons, Taylor Kitsch, Matt…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 05:29PM

Act One's Santino Fontana & Tony Shalhoub Celebrate Moss Hart’s Love Letter to the Theater by Broadway Staff

Broadway.com catches up with Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub and the stars of James Lapine’s adaptation of Moss Hart’s memoir Act One at the opening night party. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:26PM

Maggots Beware! Christopher Sieber (Finally) Steps Into Matilda as Miss Trunchbull by Ryan McPhee

The cast is off, so let the child-hurling begin! Tony nominee Christopher Sieber steps into Matilda as the frightening Miss Trunchbull on April 18. As previously reported, Sieber, who was or…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:23PM

Denis O'Hare Joins Cast of AMERICAN HORROR: FREAK SHOW by TV News Desk

In a new interview with Vulture, O'Hare confirmed that he'll be back for the fourth installment in Ryan Murphy's acclaimed horror anthology, AMERICAN HORROR STORY FREAKSHOW. O'Hare previousl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15PM

Sara Bareilles Shares Look At WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Reading & Comments On Progress by Pat Cerasaro

Pop hitmaker Sara Bareilles has utilized social media to share news about her upcoming screen-to-stage adaptation of the indie drama WAITRESS according to a series of new posts, including a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER Star Announces Engagement On Stage by BroadwayWorld

Friday night, April 11th, Kevin James Doyle surprised his co-star Margaret Copeland by announced her impending engagement before the sold-out audience at Off-Broadway's comedy smash, HOW TO …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

What Michael Cera should learn from these celebrity train wrecks on Broadway by David Cote

Arrested Development’s hilarious man-child makes his Broadway debut in August; here are the scenarios he should avoid

SOURCE: Time Out at 05:09PM

Christopher Sieber Joins Broadway Cast of Matilda The Musical April 18 by Adam Hetrick

Two-time Tony nominee Christopher Sieber, whose March debut in the Broadway company of Matilda was delayed after the actor sustained an injury to his hand during rehearsals, steps into the r…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Review: (Montreal / Theatre) Alfred by The Charlebois Post

(photo by Valérie Remise)A man of many facesby Aleksandra KoplikAlfred is the type of play, where you sit down, quickly hope for an intermission in order to escape, then moments later get b…

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 05:08PM

Theater News: The Substance of Fire's April 18 Performance Canceled at Second Stage Theatre

The Jon Robin Baitz revival began preview performances April 10.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: A First Look at Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman in the Off-Broadway Premiere of Annapurna

The New Group's production of Sharr White's play will run at the Acorn Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Violet,’ Starring Sutton Foster, Opens on Broadway This Sunday by Broadway's Best Shows

Roundabout Theatre Company’s (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of Violet, starring Sutton Foster, Colin Donnell, Alexander Gemignani and Joshua Henry, opens Sunday, …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 04:58PM

Playwright Phillip Hayes Dean Dies At 83

Dean's "Paul Robeson" originally starred James Earl Jones when it opened on Broadway in 1978. It would go on to several revivals in New York and Europe.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:58PM

S.D. Opera closure postponed to May 19

Newly reconstituted board will use time to raise money for 2015 season

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:47PM

'The Cripple of Inishmaan' review: Daniel Radcliffe excels

Here he is, back on Broadway after his daring 2008 New York debut in "Equus" and his equally courageous, in a different way, 2011 musical-comedy turn in "How to Succeed in Business Without R…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 04:47PM

Everything That Rises Must Converge by Sandi Durell

  A brilliant dramatization of a funny, yet shocking Flannery O’Connor short story.        By Joel Benjamin   The innovative theater company, Compagnia de’ Colombari, t…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:46PM

STAGE TUBE: PIPPIN's Massey, Renee Appear on Talks at Google by Oliver Oliveros

Google's office on Eight Avenue hosted a conversation with Tony Award-winning musical revival PIPPIN's new lead stars Kyle Dean Massey Pippin and Ciara Renee Leading Player, together with or…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:44PM

James Franco’s Ex-Manager, Accounting Firm Sued for Diverting Actor’s Commissions by Ted Johnson

Miles Levy, former manager to James Franco, has been sued by his business partners in what is described as a scheme to divert the actor’s commissions to one of Levy’s own compani…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:41PM

ONCE receives 2014 Elliot Norton Award nomination for Best Musical by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

April 18,2014 – In the same week that the London production of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit musical ONCE won two Olivier Awards, the National Tour of ONCE has just received a …

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 04:37PM

New York Times Critic Ben Brantley Responds to James Franco's Instagram Rant by Adam Hetrick

In an April 18 interview with the New York Observer, New York Times critic Ben Brantley responded to an Instagram post by Of Mice and Men star James Franco, in which the actor took the criti…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:37PM

Tickets Now Available for Atomic, Starring Euan Morton, Jeremy Kushnier & Sara Gettelfinger, Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Tickets for the U.S. premiere of Atomic, a new musical by Danny Ginges, Gregory Bonsignore and Philip Foxman, are now on sale. Starring Euan Morton, Jeremy Kushnier and Sara Gettelfinger and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:31PM

New York Times theatre critic on James Franco’s rant: ‘He’s entitled to say whatever he likes about me’ by Kate Paddison

Theatre critic Ben Brantley responded to James Franco's all-caps rant earlier this week — and for someone who'd just been called a "little bitch," Brantley was extremely civil

SOURCE: National Post (Canada) at 04:31PM

STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes ACT ONE to Broadway! by Stage Tube

In the video below, the writers of MURDER FOR TWO play one of the songs they definitely wrote from the new Broadway hit, Act One

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

PLAYBILL ON OPENING NIGHT: Act One — Miles & Miles & Miles of Hart by Harry Haun

Act One, the stage adaptation of Moss Hart's show-business memoir, opened April 17 at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Santino Fontana, Andrea Martin and Tony Shalhoub …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Rocky Rises Concert Features Jai Rodriguez, Kate Pazakis, Jason Paige and More in L.A. April 18 by Adam Hetrick

Jai Rodriguez, Kate Pazakis, Jason Paige and Segun Oduladaw perform songs from Rocky Horror Show, as part of the April 18 Rocky Rises event at Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Fresh Prince: Backstage at Pippin with Kyle Dean Massey, Episode 5: Broadway Archaeologist by Broadway.com

Pippin's Kyle Dean Massey takes us exploring the secret passages of Broadway and a softball game in the latest epiosde of Fresh Prince.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Tickets Now Available for Eve Ensler's Los Monologos de la Vagina Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Tickets for Los Monólogos de la Vagina, a Spanish version of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, are now on sale. Directed by Jaime Matarredona, the play will begin performances…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:15PM

Cast of Las Vegas' ROCK OF AGES to Perform on THE QUEEN LATIFAH SHOW, 4/21 by BroadwayWorld

Cast members from the Las Vegas company of the high-octane musical ROCK OF AGES will perform on 'The Queen Latifah Show' Monday, April 21. The show airs in the Las Vegas area at 2 p.m. on KT…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:13PM

Post-Theater Bar: Where to Drink After ‘Jersey Boys’ by Dcapellan

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:07PM

Costume design: It’s in the details by Jessica Goldstein

Someday, maybe, costume design will be easy. All theaters will have some variation on Cher Horowitz’s closet from “Clueless,” and with a few swipes right and left they’ll have arrive…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:05PM

13 Quit Board of San Diego Opera by Adam Nagourney

Karen Cohn, the president of the board, led a contingent of 13 board members in resigning.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:05PM

Leslie Uggams To Star In 'Gypsy' In Connecticut by Frank Rizzo

Headlining At Nutmeg Summer Series At UConn In StorrsLeslie Uggams, the Tony and Emmy Award winning actress will be starring as Rose in Connecticut Repertory Theatre ’s (CRT) product…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:05PM

Pasek & Paul's DOGFIGHT Now Available for Licensing Through MTI by BroadwayWorld

Dogfight, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and a book by Peter Duchan, is now available for licensing through Music Theatre International. For additional information…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Actress Alyssa Robbins Takes on Title Role in Casa Mañana's Peter Pan by Adam Hetrick

Actress Alyssa Robbins has stepped into the title role of the Casa Mańana production of the classic musical Peter Pan, which will begin performances April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 12 - April 18 by BroadwayWorld

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week or you're just in the mood for a recap, BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end-of-the-week fix Take a l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Theater News: World Premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Musical, Bright Star, Set for Old Globe Theatre Season

The San Diego theater company has announced its full 2014-2015 docket.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Julia Murney, Jeremy Jordan, Ciara Renée, and Others Performed at 54 Below in "The Wild Party" Swings

Andrew Lippa's cult favorite met Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: Mud Blue Sky

Grounded flight attendants take a compelling journey at A Red Orchid Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Annette Bening performs Ruth Draper’s Monologues at the Geffen – Los Angeles theater review by Pauline Adamek

Four monologues written by diseuse Ruth Draper are brilliantly performed by Annette Bening as a 90-minute one act evening of entertainment. This new show at the Geffen begins nicely enough, …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:59PM

'Violet' review: Sutton Foster in glorious musical

The new Broadway musical we've been waiting for has arrived. There's only one problem. "Violet," the deeply original, tough but romantic thrill of a show starring the smashing Sutton Foster,…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 03:51PM

From Collecting Dolls to Collecting Freaks! Tony Winner Denis O'Hare Joins American Horror Story: Freak Show by Ryan McPhee

Denis O’Hare is no circus act, but he’ll soon be collecting them on American Horror Story: Freak Show! According to Vulture, the AHS favorite and Tony winner will return to the F…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:41PM

April 18 Performance of Second Stage's Substance of Fire Canceled by Andrew Gans

The April 18 performance of Second Stage Theatre's production of Jon Robin Baitz's The Substance of Fire, which began previews April 10 at the Tony Kiser Theatre, has been canceled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

The Pope onstage and screen by Richard Ouzounian

With The Last Confession bringing the mystery of Pope John Paul 1 to Toronto stage, a look at other papal portrayals in theatre, film and TV

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:39PM

COCA offers a new season of family shows

Local artists and tours make up the season.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:38PM

10 Female Songs by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman You Can’t Help But Belt Along To

BroadwayBox counts down the 10 best female songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman to sing along to.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:37PM

Wallflowers: A Web Series for Singles by Jesse Steinbach

The NY theatrical riddled webseries WALLFLOWERS, created by Kieran Turner, is out and about and exploring relationship. With Patch Darragh, Christianne Tisdale, John Halbach, Max Crumm, Gibs…

SOURCE: Out at 03:35PM

Along with Colbert, the Chicago school of comedy on rise by Chris Jones

For some in Chicago, the anointing of Stephen Colbert as the successor to David Letterman this month was a watershed, greatly-to-be-savored moment of total establishment dominance by the Chi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:32PM

'Phantom of the Opera,' ''Mamma Mia,' 'Cinderella' showtimes shift

Got your watch? Don't forget your phone. Keys? Wallet? Theater tickets?

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 03:28PM

Review: Les Misérables (Drury Lane Oakbrook) by Scotty Zacher

A triumph of stagecraft and musicianship, this Drury Lane production is one not to miss. We likely won’t have the chance to see Les Mis performed this well and this intimately in a long ti…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 03:25PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Special on HBO by Stage Tube

HBO has confirmed the debut date for BILLY CRYSTAL 700 SUNDAYS, with the special slated to premiere on Saturday, April 19 900-1100 p.m. ETPT. 700 SUNDAYS is an original two-act play in which…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:25PM

Look at Them Now! Julia Murney & Andrew Lippa Have a Wild Party Reunion at 54 Below by Lindsay Champion

Queenie is back—but this time, she’s brunette! The Wild Party raised the roof at 54 Below on April 17, when composer Andrew Lippa and a cast of Broadway heavy hitters assembled t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

10 Broadway Shows Critics Got Dead Wrong by NewYork.com

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:17PM

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan's Dogfight Available for Licensing Through MTI by Michael Gioia

The 2013 Lucille Lortel Award-winning musical Dogfight — featuring a pop-rock score by theatrical songwriters and Tony Award nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Peter Duc…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

‘Act One’ Montage (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

A montage of scenes from Act One, a play written and directed by James Lapine, from the autobiography by Moss Hart.

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:15PM

City wants giant street puppets to boost tourism by Robert Channick

Chicago has come up with a really big idea to boost tourism: giant puppets roaming the city's streets for days in an elaborate theatrical presentation. 

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:08PM

The Gospel According to...Jon Huggins by Michael Block

Name: Jon HugginsHometown: Nashville, ArkansasEducation: 1 year of collegeWho do you play in The Mysteries?: Caiaphas and PaulTell us about The Mysteries: It is a 3rd generation epic underta…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:06PM

Beautiful's Jarrod Spector and Anika Larsen Answer Your Questions About Hypochondria, Bucket Lists and the Perfect Pizza by Broadway.com

Beautiful's Jarrod Spector and Anika Larsen answer your questions about music icons, what makes the perfect pizza and what's on their bucket list.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:01PM

Review: “The Library” Tackles Gun Violence But Misses Target by Matthew Wexler

Contributor Lindsay B. Davis reviews The Library, a theatrical collaboration between Hollywood heavyweights Scott Z. Burns and Steven Soderbergh. In The Public Theater’s The Library, two …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:00PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- ROCKY's Jennifer Mudge by Bww Staff

Welcome to THE FRIDAY SIX QampAs with your favorite Broadway stars. Want to know what hooked them to a career in the theater Their dream roles Their Broadway crushes Read onIn this week's ed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Theater News: Commonwealth Shakespeare Company to Host Shakespeare at Fenway

The Boston theater company will celebrate 20 years of work at the Red Sox's Fenway Park.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Poetry Review: “Book of Hours” — From Mourning to Celebration by Arts Fuse Editor

Kevin Young's poetic line is generally on the brusque side, generating a pithy, earthy, evocative quality that hovers somewhere between the haiku-like jazziness of Robert Creeley and the del…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:57PM

Nathan Lane Will Join Terrence McNally and Tyne Daly for Post-Show Talkback at Broadway's Mothers and Sons by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Nathan Lane, who has previously worked with Mothers and Sons playwright Terrence McNally on multiple productions, will join McNally and actress Tyne Daly followin…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:53PM

In the Spotlight Series: Cast of A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Walter McBride

Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun opened last week at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre 243 West 47th Street. Below you can check out photos of the cast in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Act One – Location, Tickets, Reviews by Jack Moore

Act One is a stage adaptation of the memoir, Act One, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Moss Hart (known for writing You Can’t Take It With You and The Man Who Came to Dinner). …

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 02:41PM

BWW Reviews: ACT ONE Really Picks Up In Act Two by Michael Dale

James Lapine's adaptation of Moss Hart's classic autobiography is a love letter to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM

Photos! See Married Stars Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally Have a Trailer Park Reunion in Annapurna by Broadway.com

Click for photos of Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally in Annapurna, a new darkly funny play by Sharr White. See them in the New Group production at the Acorn Theatre on Theatre Row, opening A…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:29PM

Pitch Perfect Fave Skylar Astin Jumps on the Bus with Violet Star Sutton Foster by Lindsay Champion

Skylar Astin took a road trip to the Great White Way on April 17—his first stop? Violet, starring two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster, Joshua Henry and Colin Donnell! The Glee, Pit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Photo Flash: Inside THE WILD PARTY SWINGS at 54 Below with Jeremy Jordan, Ciara Renee, Andrew Lippa & More by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lippa's iconic musical The Wild Party is back and bigger than ever. With the help of Charlie Rosen and his 17-piece jazz band, 54 Below featured the show's biggest hits like never bef…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:19PM

Life is a Cabaret: Our Picks for April/May by Stephen Sorokoff

Life is a Cabaret: Our Picks for April/May: 54 Below at 254 West 54th St. Ann & Liz Callaway prove Sibling Revelry is a lot of fun

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 02:18PM

Review Roundup: ‘Act One’ by NewYork.com

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SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:12PM

MANICOMIO: 83% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET Details aren’t really the point. And I don’t want to spoil the surprises in store for those interested in viewing the show. Let me instead simply point out the cast–i…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 02:07PM

Diversifying Creative Writing Educational Programs with Playwriting by HowlRound

By Joelle Jameson. The neglect of playwriting as a genre in what I’ll lovingly call the creative writing industrial machine—poetry, fiction, and non-fiction/memoir are the ruling three�…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:03PM

Shapiro & Smith at Cowles Center

Review: Joanie Smith explores self-infatuation in “Narcissus,” but the work feels a tad short.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 02:02PM

3rd Annual #BwayHungerGames Battle 2 by BroadwaySpotted

  Our Game Maker, Brandon Rubendall, is back! He’s seen the first round, assessed the skills of both the Tributes and their sponsors/mentors. Now, without further adieu, we presen…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 02:00PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, April 12-18: Three New Broadway Openings and The Flick Takes the Pulitzer by Robert Simonson

The snowstorm on Tuesday night might have been freakish for New York, but the fact that three Broadway shows opened this week was not. It's that pre-Tony time of year when the Street bea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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All The Way With Bryan Cranston by Suzanna Bowling

All The Way With Bryan Cranston: Robert Schenkkan’s new political drama is fraught with history. Emmy Award-winner Bryan Cranston from Breaking Bad makes his Broadway debut as Lyndon Baine…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 01:59PM

New York Shakespeare Exchange To Host 450th Birthday Party For Playwright by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor discusses event at Amity Hall in the Village (Friday, April 18, 2014)

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 01:58PM

NPH Doesn’t Want Fries With That, Lesli Margherita Has a Squeaky Stalker & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

Before you cut out of work early and head to the beach for some much-needed relaxation time—wait, what? It's still freezing outside? Oh, whoops. Let's try this again. Before yo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55PM

LA SOIREE Will End Run at Union Square Theatre on 5/11 by BroadwayWorld

LA SOIREE is leaving town The naughty international show at the Union Square Theatre will close on May 11 prior to an engagement in Buenos Aires, Argentina from May 15-25 as the principal a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

NY1 Web Extra: Andrew Lloyd Webber [Full Interview]

On Stage's Frank DiLella sits down with musical theater master Andrew Lloyd Webber to talk about his work both past and present.

SOURCE: NY1 at 01:44PM

STAGE TUBE: HBO Releases Full Trailer for THE NORMAL HEART- with Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Julia Roberts & More! by Stage Tube

HBO has just released a full trailer fir its highly anticipated upcoming presentation of THE NORMAL HEART, which will air on Sunday, May 25, at 9pm on HBO. Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

Time Out Theater Review: "The Library"

The curtain has risen on the Public Theater's presentation of "The Library."

SOURCE: NY1 at 01:37PM

What Are Your Prejudices About Theater? by HowlRound

By Loy Webb. We cannot be preoccupied before or during a show with differences of race, class, sexuality, etc., and assume because of these differences the lives of those we see before us ar…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:35PM

LA SOIRÉE To close on May 11 at New York’s Union Square Theatre by Jackie Green

LA SOIRÉE is leaving town!  The naughty international show at the Union Square Theatre will close on May 11 prior to an engagement in Buenos Aires, Argentina from May 15-25 as the principa…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 01:34PM

PHOTO CALL: Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Co-Star in Sharr White's Annapurna at The New Group by Matthew Blank

Emmy Award winner Megan Mullally and her husband Nick Offerman co-star as estranged lovers in the New York premiere of Sharr White's Annapurna, which began performances April 13 at the A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:33PM

Fuse Concert Review: Conductor Charles Dutoit and the Boston Symphony Orchestra Perform Mozart and Mahler by Jonathan Blumhofer

Conductor Charles Dutoit seems to have little affinity for Mahler’s distinctive style. The quintessential Mahlerian traits – the grotesque, the naïve, the terrifying, the ironic – all…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:27PM

The Obamas Meet the Youngers! See the President & First Lady’s Date Night at A Raisin in the Sun by Lindsay Champion

Denzel Washington and the cast of A Raisin in the Sun had two extra special guests in the audience on April 11: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama! The first family arrived…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

Richard Maltby Jr.'s AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Return to New York? by Hilary Kelly

The Delaware Theatre Company's production of Ain't Misbehavin', directed by Richard Maltby, Jr., could be eying a return to the New York stage, according to Delaware Online.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Friday Phone Call # 57: Olga Garay-English by Howlround

By David Dower. Many of you have already read the story of my first meeting with Olga Garay-English in 2002 in Portland, Oregon. A TCG-sponsored gathering called New Works, New Ways. From th…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:13PM

See Newly Released Footage of Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts & the Amazing Cast of HBO's The Normal Heart by Ryan McPhee

Jonathan Groff on a beach has never been so devastating. A new trailer for the HBO movie version of Larry Kramer’s award-winning play The Normal Heart is out, and i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:11PM

What I Love: Linda Lavin, by Day and by Night by Dan Shaw

The actress lives in not one but two apartments in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:02PM

New Memoir Remembers Legend Ethel Merman by Gordon Cox

Everyone knows Mama Rose’s first line in 1959’s “Gypsy.” It’s “Count four before you start, Louise!” Or at least it was. But one day in rehearsal Ethel Merman crossed it out fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Naughty Circus-Cabaret La Soiree to Close Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

La Soiree is leaving town. The internationally acclaimed live circus-cabaret, which is playing at off-Broadway's Union Square Theatre, will shutter May 11. It will have played 10 pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:00PM

Theater News: Justin Long to Costar With Renée Fleming in Living on Love at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Judy Kuhn, Roger Rees, and more also join the festival's 2014 summer season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photos: Rehearsal pics: Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid in rehearsals for Bakersfield Mist

Images have been release of the multi award-winning duo rehearsing ahead of the opening of Stephen Sachs' comedy-drama, which opens at the Duchess Theatre on 10 May

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at noon (Broadway Time)
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'Jersey Boys,' directed by Clint Eastwood, gets first trailer by David Ng

"Jersey Boys," Clint Eastwood's big-screen adaptation of the Broadway jukebox musical, is scheduled to open June 20. On Friday, Warner Bros. released the trailer for the highly anticipated m…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:58PM

PHOTO CALL: Julia Murney, Jeremy Jordan, Michael Cerveris, Christopher Jackson and More Give Andrew Lippa's Wild Party a Jazz Makeover by Matthew Blank

Original The Wild Party star Julia Murney was joined by Jeremy Jordan, Leslie Kritzer, Michael Cerveris and more for a special one-night-only concert of re-imagined songs from that Andrew Li…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Oh, What a Trailer! 5 Reasons We Already Love the JERSEY BOYS Movie! by Hilary Kelly

The trailer for the upcoming film adaptation was released yesterday, and below, BroadwayWorld shares five reasons that the trailer is making us freak out over the film's June 20th release Wa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

‘A Quick 5′ with Ines Nassara by Elliot Lanes

Ines Nassara is currently playing Ronny in the smash hit production of Hair at Keegan Theatre. Ines recently made a big impression on me and everyone else as the Civil Rights Marcher in Cros…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:53PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally in The New Group's ANNAPURNA by BroadwayWorld

The New Group presents the New York premiere of Annapurna by Sharr White, directed by Bart DeLorenzo and featuring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, in a limited Off-Broadway engagement thro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

The Gospel According to...Matthew Jeffers by Michael Block

Name: Matthew JeffersHometown: Baltimore, MDEducation: B.S- TheatreWho do you play in The Mysteries?: GodTell us about The Mysteries: The Mysteries is a tour de force of collaborative art th…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:42PM

Actor Franco calls NY Times’ Critic Brantley a “Little Bitch” by Colin Mitchell

Now why can’t we have more sophisticated debate like this here at the Lemon? C’mon, people, kick it up a notch! If you missed the “news” you can read it here. And her…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:40PM

Odds & Ends: Idina Menzel & Denzel Washington Get Competitive, Geoffrey Rush Would Do Anything & More! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Idina Menzel, Denzel Washington & More Get Competitive Idina Menzel, Denzel Washington, Bryan Cranston, James Franco …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:40PM

The Dark Side of Broadway: Monsters, Madmen, & Musicals… “Wicked Little Town” by BroadwaySpotted

  By Mike Hallinan   Greetings, dear readers of the dark, and welcome to another eerie edition of the Dark Side of Broadway. Now, dear readers, we have uncovered some dark depths t…

SOURCE: BroadwaySpotted at 12:35PM

Georgia Stitt-Lisa Diana Shapiro Musical Samantha Spade Will Play Limited NYC Engagement by Andrew Gans

TADA! Youth Theater will present the world premiere of Samantha Spade, Ace Detective: The Case of the Maltball Falcon, an original family musical performed by kids for kids, April 26-May 18…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

The Very Best of NYC Dance: Alvin Ailey, NYC Ballet, iLUMINATE and much more by Chrissy Carney

Prepare to be dazzled by iLUMINATE, playing at New World Stages. An electrifying story told through dance and cutting-edge technology, iLuminate Productions takes you on a fantastical journe…

SOURCE: www.gomag.com at 12:30PM

Hot lips: Ballet Hispanico smooches its way through an amorous season premiere by Robert Johnson

The company's new contemporary repertory isn’t necessarily high-minded, and it certainly isn’t dreary.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:30PM

STAGE TUBE: Good Friday Flashback- Lin-Manuel Miranda Sings JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Stage Tube

It's Good Friday, and what better way to reflect on Jesus' death than with musical theatre In the vintage video below, Broadway favorite and Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda performs Jesus' Ac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM

Stephen Sorokoff My View: Shana Farr by Stephen Sorokoff

It was appropriate that the Laurie Beechman is called a “Theatre” because Shana Farr’s  cabaret solo show “In The Still Of The Night” is certainly a nice musical theatre e…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:15PM

Broadway Feature: On the Way to Broadway with Norm Lewis by Linda Fowler

Written by: Linda FowlerWith his suave, dimpled looks, Broadway baritone Norm Lewis is known for being a heartbreaker in many of his favorite roles – even if those characters carry a whiff…

SOURCE: The AndyGram at 12:15PM

Ariana Grande Releases Cover Art For Collaboration with Iggy Azalea by BroadwayWorld

After rumors online, Broadway vet and pop sensation Ariana Grande confirmed via her Instagram her next single, 'Problem,' would be a collaboration with Iggy Azalea. The vocalist released the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:14PM

Check Out First Official Pictures of Michael Fassbender as MACBETH by Movies News Desk

A new feature film adaptation of William Shakespeare's bloody tragedy MACBETH starring international superstars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard is on its way to theaters, and here ar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM

Theater News: Bryan Cranston, Idina Menzel, Denzel Washington, and More Set for the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition

James Franco, Ramin Karimloo, Andy Karl, and Jessie Mueller will also be on hand.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/18/2014 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4182014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Neo-Futurists announce 2014-15 season by Johnny Oleksinski

The theater company The Neo-Futurists announced its 2014-15 season on Friday. The theater also said that Kurt Chiang will succeed Megan Mercier as Artistic Director. Chiang will work alongsi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM

STAGE PORTRAIT: The Cripple of Inishmaan's Daniel Radcliffe by Andrew Gans

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Features: Trailer: First look at the Jersey Boys movie

The trailer has been released for the Clint Eastwood film based on the hit Broadway and West End show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

All Hart

In today's Wall Street Journal drama column, I review three New York openings, Act One, Of Mice and Men, and...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:00PM

Photo Flash: Curtain Up! Act One, Starring Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana, Opens on Broadway

James Lapine's new play is inspired by Moss Hart's acclaimed memoir.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Commentary: West End Word: Mormons Rule the Oliviers While We Will Rock You Announces the Show Must Go On

This month's headlines on WhatsOnStage are dominated by the announcement of the Olivier Awards, London's equivalent of the Tonys.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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WATCH: ‘Jersey Boys’ first trailer shows The Four Seasons in their prime by Nick Vadala

We’ve still got about two months to wait until the release of Clint Eastwood’s take on the career of 60s rockers the Four Seasons, Jersey Boys, hits theaters. With the first trailer rele…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:59AM

Old Globe Will Feature World Premiere of Bright Star, Plus Buyer & Cellar and Murder for Two in 2014-15 Season by Carey Purcell

San Diego's Old Globe Theatre announced its 2014-15 season, which will feature the world premiere of Edie Brickell and Steve Martin's new musical Bright Star, Jonathan Tolins…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Justin Long, Roger Rees, Judy Kuhn & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Lineup by Ryan McPhee

The Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting for their Main Stage productions. Justin Long, Roger Rees, Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin and Nancy Opel are just some of the n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:51AM

Yvonne Rainer to perform two of her works at the American Dance Institute in Rockville by Sarah Kaufman

In the 1960s, simple was radical. Performers who did nothing more than walk around onstage, or run around, were called revolutionary. Choreographer Yvonne Rainer called it dance. With the …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:50AM

Incoming Festival preview: Remote Control Theatre by Lee Anderson

Remote Control is not afraid to suffer for its art. It is a company that uses theatre as a means of probing into the darker recesses of human nature. This was evident at last year’s Ed…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:47AM

In Signature’s ‘Threepenny Opera,’ old themes find a new relevance and a new look by Nelson Pressley

To the tune of “Mack the Knife”: Brecht’s “Threepenny” has Songs with teeth, dear Read full article >>

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:43AM

Geffen Playhouse season will include play about Patricia Highsmith by David Ng

A new drama inspired by the life of author Patricia Highsmith and written by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith will be among the offerings of the Geffen Playhouse's 2014-15 season, w…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:41AM

King Henry IV, Part I by Mark Dewey

One thing I’ve always wondered about Shakespeare’s Henry plays is why do Hal and Falstaff like each other so much? I understand that Falstaff sees a younger version of himself in Hal, wi…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:40AM

Fuse News: Venice Biennale Honors MIT List Visual Art Center and Artist Joan Jonas by Peter Walsh

For both artist and curators, this is one of the great honors of the American art world.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:36AM

At D.C. Tango Festival, a novice learns about the nonverbal language of dance by Celia Wren

“You are the antithesis of tango!” my husband told me at breakfast the other day when I mentioned my plan to take a tango lesson at the Embassy of Argentina. I knew what he was trying to…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:34AM

PHOTO CALL: Moss Hart's Theatrical Memoir Act One, Starring Santino Fontana and Tony Shalhoub, Opens on Broadway by Matthew Blank

Act One, the new stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, officially opened on Broadway April 17 at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Judy Kuhn & Howard McGillin Join Williamstown Theatre Festival's THE VISIT; Season Casting Announced! by 30 Days Of Nymf 2012

Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced exciting casting for their Main Stage productions, along with a several special events for their 2014 Summer Season. On the Main Stage Festival ve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

Idina Menzel, Bryan Cranston, James Franco & More Set for BC/EFA's 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, 4/21-22 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway veterans will share the stage with celebrated newcomers as Bryan Cranston, Fran Drescher, James Franco, Idina Menzel,Denzel Washington and more than 200 of Broadway and off-Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Clint Eastwood's JERSEY BOYS Film Announces Release Dates For Nearly 50 Countries by BroadwayWorld

Just a day after the release of the highly anticipated first trailer, the JERSEY BOYS movie, directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has announced the release dates for the film in 49 co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

'Bright Star' and beyond: full Globe season

Theater's 2014-15 lineup includes premieres, prime artists (and a little Streisand).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:12AM

San Diego Opera Board President Resigns; Company Votes in Favor of New, Smaller Budget Plan by Carey Purcell

Following the resignation of San Diego Opera board president Karen Cohn, the company's board of directors voted to proceed with a new reorganization plan that will prevent the company fr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Avenue Q Star Darren Bluestone Talks Bad Idea Road Trips, Drunk Purpose Boxes & Muppet Good Son

Darren Bluestone, who stars as Princeton/Rod in the off-Broadway musical Avenue Q, talks puppets, Muppets and yearning for the college quad.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:02AM

In honor of my 4,000th, here’s my top 100. by Ken Davenport

So get this noise . . . Today is my 4,000th post. I really can’t believe it, but it’s true.  Since I started bloggin’ back in 2008 (!), I’ve written four-freakinR…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Guild Launches New Link to Sink Piracy by Craig Carnelia

This article originally appeared in the Nov/Dec 2011 issue of The Dramatist, the official magazine of The Dramatists Guild of America. In advance of the Guild’s upcoming anti-piracy aw…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 11:00AM

Video Flash: First Look: Jersey Boys Movie Releases First Official Trailer

Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of the Tony-winning biomusical looks like a hit.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Will Delaware Theatre Company Bring Ain't Misbehavin to Off-Broadway? by Carey Purcell

Tony Award-winning director and lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr., who conceived and directed the original Broadway production of Ain't Misbehavin', is considering moving the Delaware The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Musical to Play Old Globe Theatre in September by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe today announced its 2014-2015 Season, beginning September 13 with the World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical with music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

OBSESSED!: Jessie Mueller (and Her Multiple Personalities) Sing "Beautiful"

Currently starring in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Jessie Mueller has played a wide range of roles in her Broadway career. In studio with Seth Rudetsky, she shares stories about her f…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Photos! Act One Stars Tony Shalhoub & Santino Fontana Toast Theater Legend Moss Hart on Opening Night by Broadway.com

Step inside the star-studded opening night of Act One on April 17, 2014, starring Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana as theater legend Moss Hart. See the new play by James Lapine at Lincoln C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM

Brandon Victor Dixon and Morgan James Will Join Ryan Shaw at Cutting Room by Andrew Gans

Three-time Grammy nominee Ryan Shaw, who can be seen on Broadway in Motown The Musical, will return to The Cutting Room April 21 at 8:30 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Betty Buckley, Mimi Hines, The Skivvies Headed to O'Neill Cabaret Conference by Adam Hetrick

Betty Buckley, Mimi Hines, The Skivvies and more will be part of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 2014 Cabaret & Performance Conference.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Review:Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Audra McDonald's amazing ode to jazz legend Billie Holiday

SOURCE: at 10:46AM

Photo Coverage: Ciara Renee & Andrew Lippa Rehearse THE WILD PARTY SWINGS at 54 Below by Walter McBride

Andrew Lippa's iconic musical The Wild Party is back and bigger than ever. With the help of Charlie Rosen and his 17-piece jazz band, 54 Below featured the show's biggest hits like never bef…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin, Roger Rees and More Join Cast of Kander and Ebb's The Visit at Williamstown by Adam Hetrick

Judy Kuhn, Howard McGillin, Roger Rees and Nancy Opel will join Tony Award winner Chita Rivera in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of Kander and Ebb's The Visit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre by Erin Nagel

 For years Broadway has turned to the jukebox musical to fill theaters. Most full of stories that include down on their luck artists and groups who manage to defy all odds and become one of…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 10:34AM

Tony Winner Geoffrey Rush Will Portray Oliver! Composer Lionel Bart in Musical Biopic by Michael Gioia

Tony Award and Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush will portray Tony-winning Oliver! composer Lionel Bart in an upcoming musical biopic, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's New Musical Bright Star to Receive World Premiere in San Diego by Ryan McPhee

Rise and shine, San Diego! Bright Star, a new musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, will receive its world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre this fall. According to U-T San …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

Photo Coverage: Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana & ACT ONE Cast Celebrate Opening Night! by Walter McBride

The Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Andre Bishop production of Act One, a play written and directed by James Lapine from the autobiography by Moss H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32AM

Dinner With Friends closes Off-Broadway by Roundabout

Dinner With Friends, the second production at the Laura Pels Theatre in our 2013-2014 Season brought Donald Margulies’ Pultizer Prize-winning play back to the New York stage. This producti…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:31AM

It’s Some Kinda’ Time! Pasek and Paul’s DOGFIGHT is Now Available for Licensing! by Tralend

The hauntingly beautiful musical DOGFIGHT by Pasek and Paul (EDGES, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH, A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL)  and Peter Duchan, was praised by countless critics and nomina…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 10:25AM

The Takács gets "even" with Bartók by Thomas Garvey

Geraldine Walther, Edward Dusinberre, András Fejér, and Károly Schranz. Photo: Keith SaundersWe seem to be awash in Bartók these days - with a great deal of…

SOURCE: The Hub Review at 10:21AM

NY Reading of Jay O. Sanders' Unexplored Interior, Commemorating Rwandan Genocide, Will Simultaneously Screen in Rwanda by Michael Gioia

In recognition of the 20-year anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, actor-writer Jay O. Sanders' play Unexplored Interior will receive a reading May 11 — that wi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Filichia on Friday: ‘Act One: The Musical’ by Peter Filichia by Peter Filichia

Here is a new article from Peter Filichia’s column on Kritzerland called ‘Filichia on Friday.’ It’s an honor to bring Peter’s column every week to our readers …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:12AM

San Diego Opera board president resigns at Thursday meeting by David Ng

The president of San Diego Opera's board of directors resigned Thursday and walked out of an afternoon board meeting, deepening the uncertainty surrounding the troubled company.  

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:05AM

Playbill Quiz: Over a Dozen Divas Sing "I'm Still Here"; Can You Name Them All? (The Video Answers) by Playbill Staff

The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Follies opened April 4, 1971, at the Winter Garden Theatre. Playbill.com marked the occasion with an audio quiz for musical fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Almanac: Paul Hindemith on teaching

"Myself, I cannot compose all the time. I don't get ideas just sitting around waiting for them. They come from...

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:00AM

Neil Patrick Harris and Stephen Colbert Set for "David Letterman" Appearances; Guests Also Announced for "Craig Ferguson" and "The Talk" by Andrew Gans

Upcoming guests have been announced for three CBS programs: "Late Show with David Letterman," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and "The Talk."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Weekend Poll: What Is Your Favorite Sutton Foster Role of All Time? by Lindsay Champion

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster is back on the boards in Violet, her 11th—count ‘em—11th Broadway show! She did the hand jive in Grease, forgot about the boy in Thorough…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM

Friday, April 18, 2014 by Susan Grace

THIS WEEKEND’S HIGHLIGHTS: Friday, April 18 * Rachel Bonds’ Five Mile Lake, directed by Daniella Topol, featuring Corey Brill, Nate Mooney, Rebecca Mozo, Nicole Shalhoub and Bri…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Bryan Cranston, Fran Drescher, James Franco, Idina Menzel, Denzel Washington and More Set for Easter Bonnet Competition by Andrew Gans

Celebrity participants have been announced for the 28th Annual Easter Bonnet Competition, which will be presented April 21 at 4:30 PM and April 22 at 2 PM at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre.…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:55AM

The Verdict: Critics Review Act One, Starring Tony Shalhoub, Santino Fontana and Andrea Martin by Playbill Staff

Act One, the new stage production based on the memoir of Broadway playwright, director and lyricist Moss Hart, officially opened on Broadway April 17 at Lincoln Center Theater's Vivian B…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith review 'A flawed but intriguing curiosity' by Michael Billington

The first revival in 100 years of Arthur Wing Pinero's proto-feminist, anti-marriage drama is shrewd and polished, even though it does patronise its independent-minded heroine"The play …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

THE SCREENING ROOM: First "Jersey Boys" Trailer Released (Video) by Michael Gioia

The first trailer to Clint Eastwood's film adaptation of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which is scheduled to arrive in theatres June 20, was released April 17. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

This week's new live comedy by James Kettle

Katherine Ryan | Manford's comedy club | SadwaveKatherine Ryan's mixture of sweetness and brutality has already managed to win her a regular spot on the panel show circuit, and her sharply h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:37AM

Call Answered: Lisa Diana Shapiro Samantha Spade, Ace Detective Interview by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: "Call Me Adam" chats with writer and lyricist Lisa Diana Shapiro about her new Off-Broadway children's musical "Samantha Spade, Ace Detective" with music by Georgia Stitt. "Sa…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:36AM

Masks, Morphing and Motion by Fasterthannight

by Alison Humphrey As far as we’re aware, Faster than Night is one of the first handful of theatre productions in the world to use facial performance capture live on stage. But while f…

SOURCE: praxistheatre.com at 09:34AM

The Almeida theatre's top 10 productions - in pictures by Guardian Staff

With a haul of Olivier awards and the sold-out, four-star production King Charles III on its stage, the Almeida is on a roll. Mark Lawson picks the 10 best productions he's seen at the north…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:30AM

Why the Almeida is a little wonder by Mark Lawson

In the week the Almeida won eight Oliviers, Mark Lawson traces the turbulent history of one of the leading lights of London studio theatre The Almeida theatre's top 10 productions in pictur…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:30AM

Off-Broadway Hit Here Lies Love to Transfer to London's National Theatre by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Public Theater’s acclaimed Here Lies Love is crossing the Pond! According to the Daily Mail, the U.K.’s National Theatre will open its newly named Dorfman Theatre (formerly t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:19AM

Another Finalist Eliminated on "American Idol"; Six Contestants Remain by Andrew Gans

Six contestants now remain on the Fox singing competition "American Idol XIII."

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

Back to school what can dance learn from academia? by Shobana Jeyasingh

The choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh explains the thinking behind her project Translocations, which invited scholars from unrelated disciplines to interpret her workHow does a choreographer c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:11AM

Fritz Weaver, Maryann Plunkett, Tony Sheldon, Jeff McCarthy, Veanne Cox, Charlotte Rae Set for Heartbreak House Reading by Andrew Gans

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, which is under the leadership of founding artistic director David Staller, will continue May 12 at 7 PM with George Bernard Shaw’s Heartbre…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

Filichia Features: Make THE MOST HAPPY FELLA’S Acquaintance by Tralend

For years, he was your stalwart leading man. He had the good looks, the great voice and the requisite masculinity. But, as Lorelei Lee taught us, “we all lose our charms in the end.” Now…

SOURCE: Music Theatre International at 09:04AM

Race, Revenge, Remembrance: Matthew-Lee Erlbach’s “Kevin Lamb” Finds an Altar in NYC Reading by Kenneth Jones

Matthew-Lee Erlbach ("Handbook for an American Revolutionary") talks about his National Playwrights Conference finalist script "Kevin Lamb," getting an April 21 New York City reading under t…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 09:02AM

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Friday, April 18, 2014 - Michael Urie Doc, VIOLET and 'INISHMAAN' Open and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news XXXX

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Moss Hart tribute, Act One by Richard Seff

Moss Hart’s autobiographical “Act One”  was an instant best seller when it was published by Random House in 1959, and it has remained in print ever since. The book was cri…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:37AM

Fuse Concert Review: Winsor Music Chamber Series at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church by Jonathan Blumhofer

Praise is due Peggy Pearson and Winsor Music for providing a forum for the talented young composer Lev Mamuya.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:31AM

Molière’s ‘The Miser’ Plays May 2-11 at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre by Guest Author

Rockville Little Theatre’s 2013-14 season closes with Molière’s classic comedy The Miser, at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre from May 2-11, 2014. Produced by Nancy Blum and Chris Penick…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:30AM

Vern Thiessen on art, love and Of Human Bondage by Richard Ouzounian

Playwright says bringing his adaptation of Somerset Maugham novel to Soulpepper Theatre stage has been one of best experiences of his life.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:30AM

‘Story of My Life: The Freak Flag Chronicles’ at Toby’s ‘Shrek’: Part 1: Heather Beck (Gingy) by Amanda Gunther

Let your freak flag wave! Let your freak flag fly! Never take it down, never take it down and raise it way up high! For everyone at the Toby’s Dinner Theatre production of Shrek the musica…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:24AM

Betty Buckley Heads O'Neill Cabaret Lineup This Summer by Frank Rizzo

Also Mimi Hines, The Shivvies And New FacesTony Award winning actor-singer Betty Buckley will present her cabaret show Aug. 1 at the 2014 Cabaret & Performanmce Conference at the Eugene…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:21AM

ACT ONE: THE MUSICAL by Peter Filichia

With all the renewed interest in Moss Hart’s ACT ONE – spurred by the new play written and directed by James Lapine – I re-read the memoir, as well as two Hart biographies. One, Stephe…

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 08:17AM

Review: Annette Bening pays fine tribute in 'Ruth Draper's Monologues' by Charles McNulty

Annette Bening brings a subdued charm to 'Ruth Draper's Monologues' at the Geffen Playhouse.Annette Bening brings a subdued charm to 'Ruth Draper's Monologues' at the Geffen Playhouse.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:15AM

A Steady Rain review 'A tale of betrayal that keeps you guessing' by Lyn Gardner

Ustinov Studio, BathInspired by the Jeffrey Dahmer case, Mad Men writer Keith Huff's look at two childhood friends turned Chicago cops is meticulously staged even as it drowns in its own gr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:08AM

THE 2014 HOT OR NOT FINALS BALLOT 3: MALE AND FEMALE ENSEMBLE AND MALE SWING by JK

Less than a week from today is the cut-off for productions that want to be considered for the 2014 Tonys, and awards season will begin.  But, since all of the new musical productions ha…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:06AM

Broadway Lottery! Got To Be It To Win It! by Broadway Audience

We all know about lotteries – I’m sure many people have entered lotteries before (the Powerball has been over $100 million so I’m sure people have tried!) The luck has to be on your si…

SOURCE: BroadwayAudience.com at 08:01AM

BWW's On This Day - April 18, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

Steve Martin musical headed for San Diego

Old Globe to produce world premiere of 'Bright Star' in September.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 08:00AM

Aretha Franklin says she's feeling super by Richard Ouzounian

The Queen of Soul, coming to Toronto for an April 25 concert, talks music, being a natural woman and Anne of Green Gables.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – Side-splitting 30th anniversary revival of Charles Ludlam Classic by Oscar E Moore

Get thee immediately to the Lucille Lortel Theatre for an evening of side-splitting, howling hilarity that is a glowing tribute to the talent of  Charles Ludlam and his partner Everett Quin…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 07:47AM

Placido Domingo and Renee Fleming Return to LA Opera in THAIS and STREETCAR, 5/17 by BroadwayWorld

Two of opera's greatest superstars-Placido Domingo and Renee Fleming-will return to LA Opera in May, each starring in a major LA Opera premiere.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:38AM

Buster Keaton in “The High Sign” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of Buster Keaton’s The High Sign (1921). Technically The High Sign was Keaton’s first solo film, but he was dissatisfied with …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:32AM

Off-Broadway's Here Lies Love to Transfer to London's National Theatre in October by Mark Shenton

Here Lies Love, the musical which received its world premiere at New York's Public Theater last year and has recently resumed performances there for an open-ended commercial run prior to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:22AM

Century of Slapstick #183: Mabel at the Wheel by Trav S.D.

  Today is the 100th anniversary of the release date of the Keystone comedy Mabel at the Wheel. There are all sorts of reasons this film is noteworthy. * This is one of the early films in …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:10AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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High camp, some valleys in ‘Irma Vep’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Campy humor was a big deal in the ’80s, and few did it better than the Ridiculous Theatrical Company. That troupe even scored an unlikely off-Broadway hit with Charles Ludlam’s...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:58AM

Rubbish review Trash-heap puppetry to transfix the kids by Sarah Donaldson

Southbank Centre, LondonA dialogue-free show set in a mountain of refuse combines comedy and ingenuity to powerful effectFive minutes into Rubbish, as dust rises over a pyramid of binbags an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:49AM

Review: The Mystery of Irma Vep at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Charles Ludlum's quick-change 2-hander still a hoot 30 years later .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 06:43AM

Situation: Comedy: No more encores, please by Julian Hall

How to end a comedy show? When you have taken your audience on what you hope is a roller-coaster ride of giggles and belly laughs, where do you stop? I doff my cap to those…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:37AM

Obituaries: Bob Larbey by Michael Quinn

Bob Larbey was responsible for some of the most popular and enduring television comedies of the last half-century. On his own, and with his long-time writing partner John Esmonde, he was a n…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:23AM

Alice Childress' 'Trouble in Mind' remains relevant in Red Bank by Ronni Reich

At Two River Theater, Jade King Carroll directs a thoughtprovoking production that gives due attention to Childress, one of the first African-American women to have a play produced in New Yo…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:00AM

Beatrice & Virgil all shadow with little substance: review by Richard Ouzounian

Beatrice & Virgil is another case of a book being brought poorly to the stage by a novice playwright.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Ross Noble webchat: quiz the standup by Nancy Groves

The freewheeling comedian will be answering your questions live on Tuesday 22 April get your questions in now"How come Miss Universe is only won by people from Earth?" The freewhe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:21AM

Review: Relative Values, Harold Pinter Theatre by Amina Bhuiyan

With family, it’s all relative. In Noel Coward’s comedy Relative Values, we see a family dynamic entrenched in historic values disturbed by a shift in society. Sam Hoare as Nigel, …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:06AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: The Second Life of Act One

"Too mild for the acolytes and too credulous for me."-- Delivered by Feed43 service

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:53AM

Fans of ‘Act One’ will be cruelly let down by stage version by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Throw a rock around Broadway and you’ll hit someone obsessed with Moss Hart’s 1959 memoir, “Act One,” about his escape from a destitute Bronx childhood through a love for theater....

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:52AM

Rapunzel: the dance show where kids and adults can let their hair down by Liv Lorent

Time is too precious to waste watching gaudy spectacles with TV characters, writes choreographer Liv Lorent. The best children's stage shows can be enjoyed by adults tooWhen it comes to cont…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:51AM

Henry IV Parts I and II, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon - review

Gregory Doran launched his new cycle of Shakespeare's history plays last year with the hugely successful Richard II starring David Tennant.  He now follows that up with this spacious, vivid…

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:50AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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A View From the Bridge, Young Vic by Matt Wolf

What is it with the London theatre and this particular Arthur Miller play? In 1987, Michael Gambon reached a career-best peak playing the Italian-American longshoreman, Eddie Carbone, in a d…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 03:18AM

Art review: 'Intimate Impressionism' a must-see exhibit in S.F.

Nearly 70 intimately scaled impressionist and post-impressionist works from the National Gallery are on view at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:00AM

Best Shakespeare productions: what's your favourite Julius Caesar? by Michael Billington

By setting this play in a modern African state, the RSC's Gregory Doran gave its debate new urgency. Which versions of Julius Caesar have you hailed?For all its popularity, Shakespeare's Rom…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Extraordinary Extremities by Theasy.com

Extraordinary Extremities Off Broadway, SoHo Playhouse Reviewed by Zahra Sadjadi BOTTOM LINE: A puppet show that teaches lessons of creative resilience to children of all ages. There is,…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:52AM

trifecta (trīˈfektə/), noun: a run of three wins or grand events. by Malic White

This month marks a birthday trifecta for the current Neo-Futurist performing ensemble: Dan Kerr-Hobert and Malic White share April 14th, and April 23rd brought us Kirsten Riiber, the Neos…

SOURCE: The Neo-Futurists at 02:30AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Directing Quotidian Theatre Company’s ‘Faith Healer’ by Laura Giannarelli by Guest Author

I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to direct this mysterious and marvelous play. Rashomon-like in the way the three characters narrate the story of their intertwined lives from…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:54AM

In the pink at the Walnut Street Theatre

On Saturday, you can see what happens when a pink thing goes too far at Walnut Street Theatre's stage production of Pinkalicious, which runs through April 27.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:36AM

Michael Urie's THANK YOU FOR JUDGING Hits Select Theaters Today by Movies News Desk

DigiNext, the In-Venue Film Festival, a joint venture between Digiplex Destinations NASDAQ CMDCIN and Nehst Out LLC, announces the theatrical release of Michael Urie's Thank You for Judging.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Caroline Aaron: Don’t come in on a horse, just come in. by Rob Stevens

Caroline Aaron made her Broadway debut in 1982 in Come Back To the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. She made her big screen debut in the film version later the same year. Since then she …

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 01:00AM

Criterion Set To Release THE ESSENTIAL JACQUES DEMY, Including Four Movie Musicals by Pat Cerasaro

Internationally celebrated auteur Jacques Demy is set to be feted with a retrospective box set from hallowed film preservation and home video label Criterion Collection later this year accor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

FLASH FRIDAY: Hey, JC! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Shines On by Pat Cerasaro

Today, in honor of Holy Week, we shine a special spotlight on one of the most revered and rockin' musicals ever written, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

Theater News: Perfect Crime Celebrates 28 Years Running Off-Broadway

Catherine Russell has starred in the show since its first performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: Playwright Adam Rapp on Directing the New Tribeca Film Festival Entry Loitering With Intent

The prolific author steps into the latest phase in his auspicious career.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Daniel Radcliffe Had to Learn How to Succeed on Broadway Before Returning as The Cripple of Inishmaan

The Harry Potter star comes back to Broadway this weekend in a transfer of Michael Grandage's West End production of the play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Thinking About Theater: Credits, or Credibility?

With everyone hungry for the security of big names, does art stand a chance?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

The Mystery of Irma Vep - blissfully funny comedy of outlandish manners. by Oscar E. Moore

A comedy of gothic proportions, a comedy of outlandish imagination and wit that gives new meaning to the word “ridiculous”.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 01:00AM

Stand-Up Comic Gabriel Iglesias on 'A Haunted House 2' and 'Magic Mike' by Young Hollywood

Stand-Up Comic Gabriel Iglesias on 'A Haunted House 2' and 'Magic Mike' The always hilarious (and "fluffy") Gabriel Iglesias pays a visit to the YH Studio to give us the scoop on his big scr…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, April 18, 2014 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Bill Clinton jokes with Spacey at benefit concert by John Carucci

NEW YORK (AP) -- During the 25th Annual Rain Forest concert at Carnegie Hall, Chairwoman Trudie Styler introduced a man that recently found out he was going to be a grandfather, and out …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:12AM

A Fly On the Wall, April 18, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

Being Independentby Jim Murchison The GCTC has decided to include The Public Servant in its season next year. I saw the play at undercurrents and it was my opinion that it would be one …

SOURCE: The Charlebois Post at 12:01AM

The Last Confession: Keeping the theatrical faith by Richard Ouzounian

How producer Paul Elliott revived The Last Confession, now playing in Toronto, with the help of David Suchet.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, Apr. 17

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, April 17, 2014.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

From Romeo and Juliet to Of Mice and Men, A Look at the 2013-14 Season: The Play Revivals by Playbill Staff

With the 2013-14 Broadway season coming to a close this month (April 24 is the cut-off date for eligibility for the 68th Annual Tony Awards), Playbill.com offers a four-part look at the curr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Of Mice and Men, Violet, Susan Stroman and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending April 19 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

La Mirada's Cats, Featuring Todrick Hall as Rum Tum Tugger, Begins April 18 in CA by Michael Gioia

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the Tony Award-winning musical Cats, featuring Broadway actor and YouTube sensation Todrick Hall as Rum Tum Tu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

U.S. Premiere of Mohamed Kacimi's Holy Land, About the Devastation of War, Begins April 18 in Manhattan by Michael Gioia

The U.S. premiere of French playwright Mohamed Kacimi's play Holy Land is presented April 18-May 10 at HERE in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Drama Honor Bound Begins Performances at St. Luke's Theatre April 18 by Carey Purcell

Albert J. Repicci's dramatic play Honor Bound plays St. Luke's Theatre beginning April 18, prior to an official opening May 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Be A Good Little Widow, Starring Caroline Aaron and Larisa Oleynik, Opens April 18 by Carey Purcell

Be A Good Little Widow, Bekah Brunstetter's comedy about loss and longing, makes its Los Angeles premiere at the NoHo Arts Center, opening April 18. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Learn Your Lessons Well: The Golden Rules of Etiquette for Broadway Audiences by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com offers a guide to proper etiquette for theatregoing audience members.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

DIVA TALK: Catching Up With Tony Nominee and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Star Jessie Mueller by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Leigh Silverman, Who Will "Let It Sing" With Violet on Broadway by Carey Purcell

Playbill.com chats with Leigh Silverman, who is directing the Broadway premiere of the award-winning musical Violet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Albert J. Repicci’s Honor Bound Starts Preview Performances Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Albert J. Repicci’s Honor Bound begins performances on April 18 at St. Luke’s Theatre. Under the direction of Josh Iacovelli, the new drama stars Boardwalk Empire’s Anthony…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

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