Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Winners of the 2015 St. Louis Theater Circle Awards

The awards ceremony was Monday night at COCA.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:55PM

Review Roundup: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS Opens Off-Broadway by Review Roundups

Ars Nova presents the world premiere of Small Mouth Sounds, a new play by Bess Wohl, directed by OBIE Award-winner Rachel Chavkin Natasha, Pierre amp The Great Comet of 1812, as part of its …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32PM

This is Funny… by Colin Mitchell

From Bill Salyers, a little AEA to English translator. We are nothing if not a merry group of pranksters…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 11:31PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Choosing America's Next Opera Idols

A behind-the-scenes look at the Metropolitan Opera House’s vocal competition, where winners can become stars.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 10:51PM

Review: 'Shut Up & Dance' still kicking

The annual "Shut Up & Dance" show gives the dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet a chance to stretch their wings, to do something new, to play. At this year's performance, Saturday at th…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:49PM

'Washington Crossing the Delaware' lands in Winona museum

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum recently purchased the famous 1851 painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware.”

SOURCE: StarTribune at 10:34PM

BalletX will oversee portable floor rentals

A special portable floor designed for dance performance and offered to area dance companies at minimal cost by the soon-to-shutter Dance USA/Philadelphia service organization has been taken …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:33PM

FORGIVE ME, STEPHEN SONDHEIM by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia   So I celebrated Stephen Sondheim’s eighty-fifth birthday on March 22 in a way in which he wouldn’t have approved.   I played the original cast album of Do I…

SOURCE: Masterworks Broadway at 10:28PM

Snapchat with PHANTOM's New Christine, Julia Udine 3/26 by BroadwayWorld

Get the most unprecedented social media access yet to a Broadway leading lady This Thursday, March 26, Julia Udine, Broadway's newest Christine, hosts Broadway's very first Snapchat, live fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:28PM

Young actors excel in annual August Wilson competition by Christopher Rawson/pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s seventh annual August Wilson Monologue Competition took place at Point Park University last night, with the three winners earning college scholarships and trips to New York Ci…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:18PM

'Pygmalion' falls short in uneven Pasadena Playhouse revival by Charles McNulty

It's always a delight to encounter the disputatious wit of George Bernard Shaw, a playwright who thought comedy was at its fizzy best when ideas were allowed to collide in the service of pub…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:14PM

Silence speaks louder than words in evocative ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Action generally speaks louder than words — but silence says even more in “Small Mouth Sounds,” Beth Wohl’s wonderful, perceptive new play. Six strangers meet at a spiritual retreat …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:01PM

Theater Review: Review: ‘Small Mouth Sounds,’ Silence at a Spiritual Spa by Charles Isherwood

Bess Wohl’s new play at Ars Nova follows six troubled souls through a weeklong intervention without words. Only their guru talks.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Small Mouth Sounds by Sandi Durell

              by: Michael Bracken   A lesbian couple, one of whom has cancer.  A Tibetan guru whose father is dying.  A rock climber whose... The po…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:58PM

Harlem Comes to Met Room with T. Oliver Reid by Sandi Durell

  Making the Rounds With Russ  (photos Russ Weatherford)                 T. Oliver Reid is glorious in his “Drop Me Off in Harlem” Show.…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:57PM

Review: Small Mouth Sounds

When plumbing the depths of your soul, silence is golden and totally hilarious.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Harvey, Theatre Royal Haymarket by Marianka Swain

If insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results, repeatedly unfunny Harvey isn’t just a study of madness, but a punishing example of it. Mary Chase’s du…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:52PM

Alan Seymour, playwright and screenwriter, dies aged 87 by Nancy Groves

Australian writer made his name with The One Day of the Year, a critique of Anzac Day, and BBC dramas including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:46PM

Distract Me From My Distraction by Joe Patti

I frequently cite Seth Godin’s blog posts because so much of what he writes is applicable to arts organizations and an observation he made last week was no exception. He says we spend …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:43PM

An emotional ‘Alzheimer’s Stories’ by Donald Munro

I kept the tears from coming as long as I could, but I couldn’t hold out on Sunday when the Fresno Community Chorus Master Chorale neared the end of the second movement of Robert Cohen…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 08:36PM

Dance as Empowerment: Choreographing Change in the Dance Community with Jennifer Edwards by The Dance Enthusiast

"She wants the dance community to embrace a revolution, one that forces it to shake off its insularity." Erin Bomboy on Jennifer Edwards.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM

Impressions of Paul Taylor’s American Modern Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

"I had initially feared that the company’s decision to present masterworks by an earlier generation of dancemakers risked turning it into a museum repository... But Passacaglia holds up as…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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HUNCHBACK's Andrew Samonsky to Come Home for May Cabaret Concert at Rubicon Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Broadway star Andrew Samonsky South Pacific, Scandalous, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Paper Mill's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, returns to his hometown on Sunday, May 3, for a special one-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

Goodspeed to Honor Tony Walton at 2015 RAZZLE DAZZLE Gala This June by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce that Tony, Emmy and Academy Award-winner Tony Walton will be the latest recipient of The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25PM

Tony and SAG Award Winner Roger Bart to Host 2015 IAWTV Awards in Las Vegas Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Tony and SAG Award winner Roger Bart will stride onto the stage of THE PARADISE Event Center at the Westgate Hotel this April to host the IAWTV Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM

IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU Newest Contest Winners Share Touching Stories & Photos by BroadwayWorld

Over the last few weeks, BroadwayWorld has been introducing you to weekly winners of It Shoulda Been You's incredible wedding inspired Broadway giveaway. This hilarious new musical, directed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:05PM

Kevin McAllister’s a standout in Wildhorn’s revamped Freedom Song by Alan Katz

History’s habit of repeating itself comes with a twist in Freedom’s Song: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, now playing at Ford’s Theater. The play is essentially a museum piece made …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:03PM

Big on Broadway: A look at what's hitting NYC by James Hebert

Major openings include several locally connected shows.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Adventure Theatre: A New Yellow Brick Road by Hannah Hessel Ratner

The stories we experience in childhood frame how we see the world. Theatre, movies, and books become invaluable sources for understanding what’s around us. For playwright, dramaturg an…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 06:57PM

Review: 'M. Butterfly' gets new staging at City Lights Theater by Georgia Rowe

David Henry Hwang's famed play about a diplomat falling for an opera singer plays through April 19 in San Jose. The production captures the mystique of the play, but don't always click.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:55PM

Happy Thoughts! FINDING NEVERLAND Takes Over $1 Million in First Week of Previews by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the new Broadway musical Finding Neverland are delighted to announce the gross for its first full week of previews -- only 7 performances -- is 1,004,171.00. The show, starring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

DISENCHANTED! Princesses Set for BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday, March 26th, Broadway Sessions welcomes the cast of the off-Broadway hit Disenchanted and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48PM

‘Somewhere in Quixote’: Ron Lalá puts its comic twist on Cervantes by Celia Wren

Footnotes are not usually this much fun. At the end of “Somewhere in Quixote,” the clever and jaunty “Don Quixote” adaptation by Spain’s Ron Lalá Theater Company, the five-actor c…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:48PM

Adam Pascal Rocks 'Memphis Lives In Me' From MEMPHIS Live by Pat Cerasaro

Adam Pascal pays tribute to MEMPHIS

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Steppenwolf's THE HERD with Audrey Francis, Lois Smith, Frank Galati and More by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are underway for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's U.S. premiere production of The Herd, a deftly comic play by Olivier Award-winning actor Rory Kinnear and directed by ensemble membe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

TRIBES, ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, ANN and More Set for ZACH Theatre's 2015-16 Season by BroadwayWorld

ZACH Theatre is pleased to announce the 2015-16 season with reinventions of contemporary musicals, boundary-breaking plays, and holiday entertainment for those naughty and nice.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:30PM

ZACH Theatre to Mount ‘Ann’ in 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Nina Raine's 'Tribes,' Richard Bean's 'One Man, Two Guvnors,' 'Evita' and 'Mary Poppins' will also be part of the Austin theatre's next season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:26PM

The unsinkable Thomas Scallen: Old-school showman and dealmaker dies at 89

In a long and colorful career, he owned Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, the Harlem Globetrotters, Ice Follies and a pro hockey team. He died at 89.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 06:21PM

Life with Father! Learn the True Tale Behind the New Broadway Musical Fun Home by Broadway.com

Broadway.com talks to the stars and creators of the new Broadway musical Fun Home, based on the acclaimed graphic novel.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Second Julie Andrews memoir due in 2017

Julie Andrews latest will cover her most memorable roles.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:15PM

Irreversible by Stefan Woych

This post is by Stefan Woych Josh Doucette, Hugh Sinclair and Jordan Kaplan in a scene from “Irreversible” (Photo credit: Red Fern) In July 1945, the first atomic bomb, as a test, was d…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:14PM

Dan Savage-penned ‘Miracle!’ to open Hell in a Handbag season by Miriam Di Nunzio

Hell in a Handbag Productions will open its 13th season in Chicago this summer with ... The post Dan Savage-penned ‘Miracle!’ to open Hell in a Handbag season appeared first on C…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 06:14PM

Actors' Equity Association on 99-Seat Plan Proposal in LA: 'Time for a Positive and Progressive Change' by BroadwayWorld

Following today's March 23, 2015 protest march by members of Actors' Equity Association against a proposal recently announced by their own union to end the 99-Seat Theater Plan in Los Angele…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

Julie Andrews Plans Follow-Up Memoir Promising Untold Stories from “Sound of Music” and “Mary Poppin by Adam Hetrick

Stage and screen star Julie Andrews announced plans to publish a follow-up to her 2008 memoir "Home," which will include behind-the-scenes stories from such iconic film…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:07PM

Musical 'Fun Home' gives voice to first lesbian lead character

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Broadway is getting its first lesbian lead character next month when "Fun Home," an award-winning musical about family, sexuality and acceptance, opens next month.

SOURCE: Reuters at 06:07PM

Theatre News: Site-specific production to be staged in Brunel-designed Thames tunnel

The Eighth Wonder of the World reimagines a party hosted by Brunel and his father

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 3/23/2015

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 3232015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00PM

Theater News: Curious George and More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse Children's Theater Season

The New Jersey-based theater has revealed its lineup of programming for kids.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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'Debutante's Ball' dances with energy at History Theatre

New play takes a charming look at the traditions of Filipino-Minnesotans.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 05:57PM

Maritime Ode, a one-man tour de force from Portugal’s best by Ben Demers

The “seafaring life” has taken many forms over time: fearless explorers, bloodthirsty pirates, hopeful pilgrims, grizzled Hemingway-esque mariners, and modern sailors endlessly plying va…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:55PM

Insights from Mark Morris by Christina Knight

A perfect primer for the evening-length work L’Allegro, Il Penseroso ed il Moderato is provided by choreographer Mark Morris, his dancers and his artistic collaborators, who explain the st…

SOURCE: PBS at 05:53PM

Palm Beach Dramaworks To Unearth Shepard’s Buried Child by Bill Hirschman

By Michelle F. Solomon Director J. Barry Lewis has a way of approaching a play like Sam Shepard’s Buried Child, the Pulitzer Prize-winning work that gets a staging by Palm Beach Dramaw…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 05:53PM

Photo Coverage: Sam Gold Hosts Open House for Broadway's FUN HOME! by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris 'Bruce Bechdel', three time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn'Helen Bechdel', Beth Malone 'Alison', Obie Award-winner Sydney Lucas 'Small Alison', Emily Skeggs …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:47PM

Jules Vernes Multimedia Spectacle Will Play a Limited Brooklyn Engagement by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn Academy of Music will present Jules Verne: From the Earth to the Moon, a multimedia concert spectacle by the Ensemble for the Romantic Century. ERC's show combines drama, vi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Keala Settle, Steel Burkhardt and More Set for BROADWAY SINGS BRUNO MARS This May by BroadwayWorld

The initial artists are now confirmed for 'Broadway Sings Bruno Mars', the eighth installment of the acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series. Some of Broadway's current, brightest talents wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM

The Afternoon Report, Monday, March 23, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Monday, March 23, 2015 Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway RT @Variety: A Satanic handpuppet and a musical…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:39PM

Fashion Editor Anna Wintour to Make Tony Awards More Glamorous? by BroadwayWorld

According to Page Six, Vogue editor and fashion mogul Anna Wintour, who expressed her distaste at last year's Tony Awards red carpet fashions, will be the event's newest consultant.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:38PM

'The Nature Crown' has its inventive premiere at the Guthrie

Theatre Forever’s “The Nature Crown” premiered at the Guthrie with oodles of charm.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 05:34PM

BWW Exclusive: Program Reps Highlight NTI's Theater Training Intensives; Apply by March 30 by National Theater Institute

Today, RISK AGAIN introduces you to NTI Program Representatives Brittany Ayers NTI Fall '12 and Brendan Naylor MATS '08 who share NTI's training opportunities with students and schools acros…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

Constellations, The King and I and Curious Incident Awarded Education Grants by Olivia Clement

The Broadway League has announced that it has awarded the New York Education Grants to the productions Constellations, The King and I and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Tim…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

The Fantasticks by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 1960 (MGM/Decca ) There’s a reason why the original Off-Broadway production of this show ran for more than forty years. The prototype for every little Off Broad…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 05:11PM

“Courage” and a Kiss from Idina Menzel: If/Then’s Tearful Final Curtain Call by Adam Hetrick

It was a tearful and joyous final performance on Broadway for If/Then, the original musical starring Idina Menzel, which took its final bow March 22 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Actors’ Equity Responds to “Emotional Debate” Over L.A.‘s 99-Seat Plan and Member Protest by Michael Gioia

Matters continue to escalate in the month leading up to the April 21 meeting of Actors' Equity Association's National Council, in which a decision will be made regarding Los Angeles&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

How ‘It Shoulda Been You’ Got David Hyde Pierce Into Directing by American Theatre Editors

The longtime actor never intended to be a director, but when his husband’s musical needed a leader, he stepped up and found a new passion.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:00PM

Theatre News: Cancer Benefit for Actor Michael Kenny by David Jennings

Actor Michael Kenny has been a valued member of the theater community in the MD/DC/VA area for years. He’s work everywhere from West End Dinner Theater to the Kennedy Center. His most rece…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 05:00PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis, March 16-22: The King and I Already Playing to Packed Houses by Robert Simonson

Playbill's new weekly feature examines the box-office trends of the past week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: Playwright Stephen Karam Receives 2015 Berwin Lee Playwrights Award

Karam was honored at a ceremony on March 19.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Box Office: ‘Neverland’ Flies, ‘Wolf Hall’ Has Some Bite

The combination of mid-March tourism and newly launched productions put a little spring in Broadway’s step last week, as both sales and attendance took a big step up. Among the new s…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:59PM

Stages' irreverent 'Bird' a soaring success by Everett Evans

[...] under Stages Repertory Theatre artistic director Kenn McLaughlin's inventive and theatrically invigorating direction, a terrific seven-actor cast makes the most of the script's humor, …

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 04:57PM

‘Finding Neverland,’ ‘Skylight’ Launch Lustily; Helen Mirren Reigns At Rising Broadway Box Office by Jeremy Gerard

Pray for the puppet. In an up week that saw eight new shows previewing on Broadway, several looked like early contenders for the pre-Tony homestretch, while others already bore signs of a co…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:54PM

Photo Flash: Joel Grey Hosts Special Performance of Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday afternoon, Tony and Oscar winner Joel Grey hosted a special performance of Benjamin Scheuer's The Lion, with guests including Ben Vereen, Penny Fuller, Ron Rifkin, Sam Shahid, Paul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

Fanny by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1954 (RCA) Based on Marcel Pagnol’s Marseilles trilogy about love and abandonment on the French Riviera, this nearly forgotten show has a beautiful score by Harold …

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:41PM

Odds & Ends: Anna Wintour to 'Spruce Up' Tony Red Carpet, Gary Barlow's New Tuner Sets World Premiere & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Anna Wintour to 'Spruce Up' Tony Red Carpet Remember last year, when Anna Wintour, the Englis…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:41PM

Photo Call: Ellen DeGeneres, Kerry Washington, Andrew Rannells, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum at the 2 by Matthew Blank

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, presented the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards March 21 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

PUSHING DAISIES Wins Esquire's TV Reboot Tournament by Pat Cerasaro

PUSHING DAISIES is desperately desired for a return according to fans

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:29PM

Actor Josh Radnor To Speak At Jorgensen by Christopher Arnott

Josh Radnor, the "How I Met Your Mother" star, is also now widely known as a Broadway actor and indie filmmaker. His New York credits include the stage version of "The Graduate," Ayad Akhtar…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:27PM

Broadway Ticket Buying Guide: March 23-29, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's The Broadway Ticket Buying Guide. Below, you will find weekly updates on full priced tickets, discounts, availability for the hottest productions, and locations fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:25PM

A Family Affair by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1961 (United Artists/DRG) This recording begins with the strains of “Here Comes the Bride,” then the first words we hear are “Will you marry me?” The story go…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 04:20PM

Eight-Eight-Year-Old Oscar Voter Assesses Field After 2015's Bleak First Quarter: "It's Gonna Be a Long Year" (Podcast) by Scott Feinberg

Marcia Nasatir, the first woman ever to serve as vp production in Hollywood and a member of the Academy for the past 40 years, rejoined THR's awards analyst Scott Feinberg for the second ins…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:20PM

Theatre Review: ‘Blithe Spirit’ at The National Theatre by Mark Beachy

It was Percy Bysshe Shelley who wrote a poem called “To a Skylark” which began, “Hail to thee, blithe Spirit! Bird thou never wert.  That from heaven or near it. Poure…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:20PM

San Francisco: The Great Nickelodeon Show by Trav S.D.

 Filed under: PLUGS, Silent Film Tagged: San Francisco, The Great Nickelodeon Show, Vogue Theatre

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:19PM

Review: Equation, Sadler’s Wells by Tom Shore

Over the past year, Sadler’s Wells has been running an initiative called =dance (“equal dance”) to promote disabled, deaf and inclusive dance work. Equation is a showcase of its highli…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:19PM

Review: Atlanta Ballet’s Helen Pickett creates stunningly original achievement with “Camino Real” by Cynthia Bond Perry

“God bless all con men and hustlers and pitch-men who hawk their hearts on the street….” In Tennessee Williams’ Camino Real, the gypsy girl Esmeralda

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:16PM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA UK Phantom Geronimo Rauch Takes Over Official Twitter Account This Week by Pat Cerasaro

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA welcomes the man behind the mask himself on Twitter this week

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

Sex Columnist Dan Savage Pens New Work Based on The Miracle Worker by Olivia Clement

Author and gay activist Dan Savage has penned a parody of the Tony-winning play The Miracle Worker titled Miracle! The production will kick off Hell in Handbag Production's 2015-…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

THEATER REVIEW: 'I'm a Stranger Here Myself' marries the personal and the political by Susan Rife

Songs from the Weimar Republic, that 14-year span between the end of World War I and the rise of the Nazis in Germany, always sound... Read more » The post THEATER REVIEW: 'I'm a Strang…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 04:10PM

Cast of ALADDIN Spills Secrets from the New Amsterdam- 10 Things We Learned! by BroadwayWorld

Original stars Adam Jacobs Aladdin, Tony Award nominee Jonathan Freeman Jafar, Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart Genie and Courtney Reed Jasmine just sat down with BroadwayWorld's Rich…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 3/23 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS, part of our new Industry Insights section that will feature insider industry information, commentary and insights Read on f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Broadway Grosses: Finding Neverland, With Stars Abound, Soars High During Preview Performances by Broadway.com

A new musical has just flown to Broadway, and it already has audiences swooping in to grab a seat. With seven preview performances this past week, Finding Neverland broke the seven-figure ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:05PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 3/22/15

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 3222015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

First Nighter: "Ken Ludwig's Baskerville," Richard Maxwell's "The Evening" by David Finkle

With his prolific works Richard Maxwell gives the inescapable impression that he finds the niceties of theatrical production -- things like scripting, acting, design -- compromising. The mor…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:04PM

‘A Quick 5′ with Lora K. Powell by Elliot Lanes

Lora K. Powell is currently the ASM (Assistant Stage Manager) for Blithe Spirit which is concluding a short North American tour this week at the National Theatre. I guess you could say Lora …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Joel Grey Hosts a Performance of Benjamin Scheuer's The Lion

The Oscar winner joins forces with the up-and-coming singer-songwriter for a special evening at the autobiographical solo musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Kristin Chenoweth Shares Sexy Lingerie & Beer Helmet Selfie From Backstage At ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Pat Cerasaro

Kristin Chenoweth shows off her curves and humor backstage at ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:58PM

Fame The Musical by Michael Portantiere

Original London Cast, 1995 (Polydor) No stars; not recommended. After achieving great success as a movie and a TV series, Fame landed with a thud when it hit the stage. All about students at…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:57PM

Review: SICK! Festival: Lippy, The Old Market by Ellen Carr

Dead Centre’s acclaimed production Lippy is a nightmarish production that teeters on the brink of comprehension. 14 years ago four female relatives in a small Irish town decided to die. T…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:56PM

To the barricades in Aurora for 'Les Miz' by Chris Jones

Since the musical "Les Miserables" has been in the public consciousness for 30 years, it is hard to imagine that you don't know something about this epic Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Scho…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:55PM

To the barricades in Aurora for 'Les Miz' by Chris Jones

Since the musical "Les Miserables" has been in the public consciousness for 30 years, it is hard to imagine that you don't know something about this epic Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Scho…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:55PM

THE AMERICAN DREAM (GROUP REP): 67% – BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET Director Alyson York creates a superb foundation; the pacing is light and quick. The cast demonstrates their thespian skills admirably. The play is charming and funny. The only w…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:47PM

'Babes, Musical Theater Stuff & That Meryl Chick': Billy Magnussen’s Into the Woods DVD Commentary by Lindsay Champion

Good news, Into the Woods fans: Beginning March 24 you can watch the movie adaptation as much as you want, whenever you want, on Blu-Ray and digital HD. All we ask is that you bring us back …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:45PM

Benjamin Scheuer Receives ASCAP Foundation Jamie Deroy & Friends Songwriting Award by BroadwayWorld

Producer Eva Price has announced that Benjamin Scheuer, writer and performer of the gripping, highly acclaimed autobiographical solo show The Lion, has been awarded the 2015 ASCAP Foundation…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:44PM

Fuse Film Review: “Winter Sleep” — Epic Lite by Arts Fuse Editor

Winter Sleep is not the cinematic masterpiece so many have been hailing it to be.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:44PM

Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum Announces 2015 Summer Season by American Theatre Editors

The California summer theatre's 2015 season will include "August: Osage County," "Green Grow the Lilacs" and an "As You Like It" set in the post-Civil War South.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:44PM

Industry Offers by Bt

The Royale - American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron St, is offering $20 industry tickets to the performance on Wednesday March 25th. Use the code TITLE FIGHT online (www.atcweb.org), by pho…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:44PM

‘Passion Play’ at Forum Theatre by Robert Michael Oliver

During the Roman times, theatre was a savage sport: need a crucifixion, grab a slave. During the Dark Ages, theatre disappeared under the cloak of Catholicism: better to have no fun, if havi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:42PM

NEWS: UK’s first MA in Writing Musicals to start in London by James Lillywhite

A London theatre school is launching the UK’s first Master’s degree in the writing of musicals. Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts is starting the MA in Musical Theatre, which the organis…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:42PM

Equity E-mails Its Members, Explains What a Union Is by Isaac Butler

By Isaac Butler AEA took the rhetorical gloves off today, explaining why it was offensive to use civil rights era imagery as part of a protest against the union and giving people a refresher…

SOURCE: Parabasis at 03:40PM

Falsettos (March of the Falsettos/Falsettoland) by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Casts, 1981/1990 (DRG, 2CDs)   Although the second and third installments of William Finn’s “Marvin Trilogy” were originally produced nine years apart (the first…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:33PM

New Trip of Love Musical Will Showcase 1960s Hits by Robert Viagas

Will it be the ultimate jukebox musical? Producers have announced plans to produce Trip of Love, a musical dance revue set to 25 hit songs of the 1960s, this fall Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:32PM

Onstage & Backstage: What Happens When Julie Andrews Gets “Over-Tired”? by Seth Rudetsky

A week in the life of actor, radio and TV host, music director and writer Seth Rudetsky.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Idina Menzel Shares Selfies & More From IF/THEN Closing Night Party by Pat Cerasaro

Idina Menzel says goodbye to Broadway for now

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:29PM

Julie Andrews to Share Untold Stories in New Follow-Up Memoir! by TV News Desk

The 'Sound of Music' star will pen a follow up memoir to her 2008 book 'Home.' Dame Julie Andrews is releasing more untold stories about her life.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:27PM

Lonesome Traveler by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor presents A Closer Look at Broadway for Friday, March 20, 2015

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 03:27PM

Star sightings: Jessica Lange, Terrence Howard, Paul Sorvino by Bill Zwecker

SEEN ON THE SCENE: Fans of Oscar winner Jessica Lange — to say nothing of her recent star turn on "American Horror Story" — caught their breath when the actress sashayed into RL for lunc…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 03:16PM

Broadway Grosses: March 16-22 by David Gewirtzman

All data provided by The Broadway League View Broadway Grosses in a sortable table or view by show at the Playbill Vault  

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Meryl Streep & More In Gripping New Bonus Clips From INTO THE WOODS Blu-ray by Pat Cerasaro

Meryl Streep and more grapple with special effects in a bonus clip from the new INTO THE WOODS Blu-ray

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Fade Out – Fade In by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1964 (ABC-Paramount/Decca) This musical spoof of Hollywood in the 1930s is best known for its star’s attempts to bail out of it. Betty Comden and Adolph Green tailo…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 03:13PM

The Liquid Plain by Cameron Kelsall

Ito Aghayere, Michael Izquierdo, and Kristolyn LloydPhoto: Joan MarcusAs with her previous offering earlier this season, And I and Silence (which Wendy reviewed), Naomi Wallac…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 03:13PM

The Rep season leaves 'em laughing with 'Vanya and Sonia'

Sibling comedy looks at baby boomers now.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:00PM

Theater News: Tim Firth and Gary Barlow to Premiere Musical Version of Calendar Girls

The Girls will debut across the pond this fall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Beautiful's Chilina Kennedy and Jessica Keenan Wynn Become Carole King and Cynthia Weil

Check out new production photos from Broadway's Carole King Musical at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: 1960s Musical Tribute Trip of Love Coming to the Little Shubert Theatre

The jukebox musical will make its off-Broadway debut this fall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Gossip: Branagh confirms Scorsese Macbeth film

The actor is teaming up with the Hollywood legend on a big screen version of his 2013 production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Frozen, Park Theatre by Rebecca Jones

When I picked up my ticket for Frozen the lovely girl on the box office made sure that I wasn’t expecting a sing-along tale of princesses in snow, anecdotally recalling that a mother had …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:56PM

4 Wishes for the Digital Advertising and Marketing Landscape by Damian Bazadona

I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't answer these questions definitively. But I've built a career and a company in the digital space, and it's my job to stay in front of these technologie…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 02:52PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 731: Lisi DeHaas by Adam Szymkowicz

Lisi DeHaas Hometown: New York, New York. Current Town: New York, New York. (Since 2009) Previous Towns: San Francisco & Los Angeles (1991-2008) Q:  Tell me about Leave Me Green…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 02:51PM

EXIT REVIEW of LA Opera’s “The Marriage of Figaro” by Mozart – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the second Exit Review: httvp://youtu.be/tA2-wMLw5VA The Marriage of …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:50PM

PHOTO CALL: The Fun Home is Open for Business! Cast and Creators Greet the Press on the New In-the-R by Matthew Blank

Original Off-Broadway stars Beth Malone, Judy Kuhn and Sydney Lucas will join the previously announced Michael Cerveris in the Broadway transfer of Fun Home, the acclaimed Jeanine Tesori…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:39PM

Photo Flash: New Look at Chilina Kennedy & Jessica Keenan Wynn in Broadway's BEAUTIFUL! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway welcomed back Chilina Kennedy earlier this month, succeeding Tony winner Jessie Mueller as legendary songstress Carole King in BEAUTIFUL. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a first loo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Review: Trainspotting, King’s Head Theatre by Katie Angus

Within the first ten minutes of Trainspotting, I’d been hauled into a neon-pumping rave, witnessed full-frontal nudity and been called every expletive under the sun. Behind me a couple had…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:33PM

Kokandy Productions has snagged rights to “Heathers: The Musical” for its 2016 season by Hedy Weiss

In what is surely a coup for Kokandy Productions, which is devoted to producing topnotch musicals on an intimate scale, the company has announced it has secured the rights to the Chicago pre…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 02:33PM

Playbill Creating Special Souvenir Program for 2015 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

The Tony Awards announced today that it has joined with Playbill for a three-year partnership to produce the official Tony Awards souvenir program book, which is distributed in Radio Cit…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

The Mystery of Love & Sex by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief Bathsheba Doran’s new drama, "The Mystery of Love & Sex," now at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse, is yet another play whose …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:28PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from INTO THE WOODS Tribute to Stephen Sondheim by BroadwayWorld TV

Film talent in attendance included actors Billy Magnussen, Lilla Crawford and MacKenzie Mauzy. BroadwayWorld brings highlights from the big event below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:27PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of Broadway-Bound FUN HOME! by Walter McBride

Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris 'Bruce Bechdel', three time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn 'Helen Bechdel', Beth Malone 'Alison', Obie Award-winner Sydney Lucas 'Small Alison', Emily Skeggs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:26PM

Hartford Improv Festival: 13 Shows Over 3 Days by Christopher Arnott

Sometimes improv has to plan ahead.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:24PM

Fun Home Reveals New In-the-Round Staging at Circle in the Square

Director Sam Gold took to microphone at the Circle in the Square Theatre to reveal the brand new in-the–round staging for the Broadway production of Fun Home. This concept differs from…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:23PM

“Anno 1790″ – DVD review by Dale Reynolds

It is the Age of Enlightenment, even in monarchy-bound Sweden, and the police force there is essentially honest, but hemmed-in by royal connections. But the new district police commissioner …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:20PM

Krysta Rodriguez Will Play a Cancer Patient On ABC Family Drama “Chasing Life” by Michael Gioia

"Smash" star and Broadway actress Krysta Rodriguez, who recently talked openly about her battle with breast cancer, is not letting her diagnosis hold her back. The actress will joi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:08PM

A Snapshot of My Life Today: Lilla Crawford Talks Into the Woods, Broadway & Sondheim Dream Roles

Lilla Crawford takes on 12 questions about the making of Into the Woods and her life today.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:06PM

Kokandy will perform 'Heathers' in 2016 by Johnny Oleksinski

Kokandy Productions announced its 2016 season on Monday, while also appending its 2015 season with a third production.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:06PM

Photos! See New Beautiful Stars Chilina Kennedy & Jessica Keenan Wynn in Action by Broadway.com

Check out photos of new stars Chilina Kennedy as Carole King and Jessica Keenan Wynn as Cynthia Weil in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:05PM

James Walski's Dance Musical Spectacle Trip of Love to Bring 1960s to Life Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Trip of Love, a new dance musical spectacle inspired by and set to the biggest hit songs of the 1960s, will open this fall at the Little Shubert Theatre off-Broadway. Created, directed and c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:01PM

EXIT REVIEW of “Thieves” – an ArtsBeatLA vlog – Los Angeles theater review video by Pauline Adamek

Pauline Adamek from ArtsBeatLA.com presents Exit Reviews; a new series of ‘vlogs’ or video reviews. Here’s the first Exit Review for Thieves by Charlotte Miller, which just…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Puppet Stephen Sondheim, Kurt Peterson, Liz Larsen, and More Celebrate Sondheimas

The master songwriter's birthday was toasted with a concert that also featured Nikka Graff Lanzarone and Ariana DeBose, among others.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Video Flash: Broadway's Doctor Zhivago Gets a Sexy New Television Commercial

Tam Mutu and Kelli Barrett star in the musical (and its TV spot) at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Full cast announced for Follies concert

Broadway stars are joining the concert of Sondheim's musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Musical Will Get World Premiere at Grand Theatre Leeds! by BroadwayWorld

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth, the creators of the new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, have announced that the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM

Zachary Levi Signs First-Look Deal; May Star in NBC Musical Comedy Series by TV News Desk

Under the deal, the actor will develop and possibly star in a new half-hour single-camera musical comedy titled 'Tuned' which he set up at NBC and Universal TV earlier this development seaso…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:55PM

Yuri Klavdiev on 'A Play, a Pie and a Pint': A Russian-Ukrainian season of plays

The man accused by Russia's conservative cultural establishment of being one of the country's most degenerate playwrights is eyeing a tall, blond beer. His name is Yuri Klavdiev and in the a…

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:53PM

STEPHEN SONDHEIM COLLECTION Coming to DVD 4/14 by TV News Desk

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment NASDAQ RLJE brand, announces the DVD release of the popular musicals that make up the, STEPHEN SONDHEIM COLLECTION

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Paramount production spins “Les Miserables” on an epic scale by Hedy Weiss

Just call it "the ongoing miracle on Galena Boulevard." Once again, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has pulled out all the stops for one of its Broadway Series shows— this time with a lavish pr…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 01:49PM

Photos! The Cast of Fun Home Opens Its Doors For a Pre-Show Sneak Peek by Broadway.com

Click for photos from Fun Home’s open house! Michael Cerveris, Judy Kuhn and the cast of the new musical show off their space at Circle in the Square Theatre on March 23, 2015. Check i…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:47PM

Chuck Cooper, Bellamy Young & More Set for 54 SINGS THE LIFE This May by BroadwayWorld

In 1997, the beloved Broadway musical The Life transported us back to a pre-Disney Times Square-a much grittier time in NYC where hookers, hustlers, and even young dreamers battled it out in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Samantha Hill, Jayne Atkinson & Jonathan Hadary to Star in 'JULES VERNE' at BAM Fisher Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Celebrating its 14th season, the Ensemble of the Romantic Century ERC returns to BAM Fisher for six performances of Jules Verne From the Earth to the Moon.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:45PM

Calendar Girls Musical Coming to the Stage This Fall by Adam Hetrick

The Girls, a new musical adaptation of the 2003 Tim Firth film and subsequent London stage play "Calendar Girls," will premiere in the U.K. this fall featuring a score by Finding N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Photo Call: A First Look at Beautiful’s New Leading Ladies, Chilina Kennedy and Jessica Keenan Wynn by Matthew Blank

Canadian actress Chilina Kennedy, who made her Broadway debut as Mary Magdalene in the 2012 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, succeeded Tony winner Jessie Mueller in the title role of Beaut…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Photo Flash: Broadway Salutes a Legend- Inside the INTO THE WOODS Tribute to Stephen Sondheim! by BroadwayWorld

Just last night, an all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of Woods and Sondheim from stage to scree…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:35PM

Trinity Repertory Offers Season of Rebels and Pioneers in 2015-16 by American Theatre Editors

The Rhode Island theatre's new season will include 'Julius Caesar,' Wendy Wasserstein, and the return of directors/choreographers Richard and Sharon Jenkins.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:33PM

STAGE TUBE: New Promo for Broadway's DOCTOR ZHIVAGO; Performances Begin This Week! by Stage Tube

DOCTOR ZHIVAGO begins performances on Broadway later this week on Friday, March 27, 2015, and will open on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 630pm, at the Broadway Theatre. Doctor Zhivago is direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:29PM

Broadway Fave & Smash Star Krysta Rodriguez Set to Join Second Season of ABC Family's Chasing Life by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Krysta Rodriguez, who recently revealed her fight with breast cancer, has been tapped for a recurring role on the second season of ABC Family's Chasing Life. According to Variety, the Sm…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:27PM

Photos! Keith Carradine, Alexandra Socha & the Cast of Paint Your Wagon Toast a Starry Encores! Engagement by Broadway.com

Click for photos from the post-show celebration for the Encores! revival of Paint Your Wagon on March 22, 2015 at City Center.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:27PM

Gary Barlow reveals musical based on Calendar Girls by Mark Brown

The Girls is set for premiere in Leeds in November, with Barlow hoping the production will have the feel of a village hall Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:19PM

Irreversible – Well Worth Going Out of Your Way to See by Sandi Durell

            By  Myra Chanin   As you may have noticed, I dote on Off-and-Off-Off-Broadway productions because that’s where I find the magic is found. It…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:19PM

Remembering the Great Polly Bergen by Cara Joy David

On April 5, 2001, I ran into Polly Bergen. And by "ran into," I honestly mean more "trip into." It was opening night of...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:16PM

Cleveland Playhouse Celebrates 100th Season with a Ken Ludwig World Premiere by American Theatre Editors

Cleveland Playhouse will present a mix of contemporary and classic plays during its 2015-16 season

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:12PM

SIGHT UNSEEN • The New Jewish Theatre by Andrea

The New Jewish Theatre's production of Donald Margulies' "Sigh Unseen" centers around Jonathan Waxman, a Jewish painter from Brooklyn, whose work has brought him fame and fortune. But a visi…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 01:09PM

THE KING AND I, CONSTELLATIONS & 'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Awarded Broadway League's 2015 NYC Education & Engagement Grants by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway League has awarded the coveted New York Education Grants to the Broadway productions of Constellations, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and The King and I. Ea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

The apocalypse comes to the Lower East Side in the new musical ‘Soon’ by Nelson Pressley

The songs in Nick Blaemire’s pleasantly quirky new musical “Soon” are driven by guitars and a keyboard, but it’s not quite a rock score. The music is full of strums and easygoing pul…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:04PM

Photo Flash: Step Inside Broadway's Fun Home With Sydney Lucas, Michael Cerveris, and Judy Kuhn

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's musical comes to the Circle in the Square Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: The Lion's Benjamin Scheuer Receives the Jamie deRoy & Friends Songwriting Award

Scheuer's autobiographical solo show is currently playing at Culture Project.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: The Colored Museum

George C. Wolfe's slam-satire on African-American history gets a revival at Huntington Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theatre News: Government pledges £1m to restore Battersea Arts Centre

The south London venue suffered a major fire on 13 March

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Photo Call: Paint Your Wagon, With Keith Carradine, Justin Guarini and Alexandra Socha, on Closing N by Matthew Blank

Tony Award nominee Keith Carradine and Alexandra Socha co-starred in the New York City Center Encores! staging of the 1951 Lerner and Loewe musical Paint Your Wagon, which was presented …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Enquiry into ACE finds “errors and omissions” by Georgia Snow

An independent review has called into question the assessment methods of Arts Council England. ACE has been urged to review parts of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:56PM

‘Hexagon 2015: The Spoof, the Whole Spoof, and Nothing but the Spoof!’ at Woodrow Wilson High School Auditorium by Madeline Duff

If fast-paced apps, tweets, and glowing screens have your eyes abnormally a-glaze (yes, millennials, you can admit this, too) trade Facebook for good-feeling farce and be sure to pop over to…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:56PM

What's Playing on Broadway: March 23-29, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of March 23-29, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM

Carole King musical on Broadway will be made into a movie by David Ng

"Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" will be the latest Broadway hit to be turned into a movie.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:53PM

The Tony Awards® Partners with Playbill® to Produce Official Tony Awards Souvenir Program Book

The Tony Awards® and Playbill® will be working together in 2015 to create a memorable keepsake for Broadway's most prestigious awards.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 12:51PM

Liza Minnelli 'Eager to Get Back to Work' Following Rehab Stay by Movies News Desk

Tony Award winning actress Liza Minnelli, who recently entered a rehab facility for substance abuse, is doing well and ready to jump back into her busy career.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

Venus Theatre learns to make a show, first chop up a car by Lorraine Treanor

“I’ve never cancelled a show in my life,” Deb Randall told me last Sunday, speaking of Venus Theatre’s production, God Don’ Like Ugly by Doc Andersen-Bloomfield. Venus, one of the …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM

Onstage This Week: Mar. 23-30 by American Theatre Editors

This week's glance at theatre across the country includes a touch of the spiritual, with God, the apocalypse and angels (in America), plus "Women Playing Hamlet."

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:46PM

Two Unknowns, One Season: Broadway Producer Bets on Risk

A Broadway play about a potentially satanic handpuppet and a new musical comedy about struggling Renaissance playwrights might not look to have much in common at first glance. But it turns …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM

Eggs Collective Get a Round review – pink heels, cheap plonk and a wild audience by Lyn Gardner

Buzzcut festival, GlasgowIt’s hardly sophisticated but this shambolic show about a night on the tiles makes us recognise its tales of shame and triumph Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:40PM

Swingeing cuts befall Northern Ireland theatre companies by Michael Quinn

by Michael Quinn Northern Ireland’s cultural sector has been left reeling after the arts council announced cuts to a number of organisations,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:32PM

Patricia Conolly Among Cast for Irish Rep’s Off-Broadway Premiere by Olivia Clement

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the New York premiere of Nate Rufus Edelman’s The Belle of Belfast, featuring Patricia Conolly (Rasheeda Speaking, Is He Dead?) and helmed by a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Broadcasters Will Fete Jerry Lewis At April NAB Confab by Jeremy Gerard

Comedian and philanthropist Jerry Lewis will receive the National Association of Broadcasters’ Distinguished Service Award at next month’s NAB Show in Las Vegas. Lewis is slate…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:30PM

Blog Hijack- The Influences of Kapow-i GoGo by Michael Block

We let Kapow-i GoGo mastermind Matt Cox take over Theater in the Now to give you a peek inside his mind and the influences the powerpacked Kapow-i GoGo.A list of the 5 most influential piece…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:29PM

Brand New Doctor Zhivago Commercial Previews Epic Musical

Based on the Nobel Prize-winning novel and the 1965 film which won five Academy Awards, the new musical Doctor Zhivago will begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on March 27. Tam Mu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Tommy Tune, Patti Murin & More Will Reunite to Create LADY, BE GOOD Cast Album by BroadwayWorld

Just last month, Tommy Tune, Colin Donnell, Danny Gardner, Jeff Hiller, Erin Mackey, Patti Murin, Douglas Sills, Jennifer Laura Thompson and Kirsten Wyatt starred in George and Ira Gershwin'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

Farage fracas: my day with the anti-Ukip cabaret he called 'scum' by Stuart Jeffries

Anti-fracking poets, Lebanese dancers and a gay Welsh donkey were just some of the acts who conga-ed into Nigel Farage’s local in Kent this weekend – and ended up making headlines. Stuar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:22PM

Erin Davie to Lead GALACTIC CIGARETTES PRESENTS: IT'S YOUR WORLD Industry Reading; Sheryl Kaller to Direct by BroadwayWorld

On March 27, Tony Award Nominee Sheryl Kaller Next Fall, Mothers and Sons will direct an industry reading of GALACTIC CIGARETTES PRESENTS IT'S YOUR WORLD at Pearl Studios on 8th Avenue, New …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Photo Flash: Stephen Karam Honored with 2015 Berwin Lee Award by BroadwayWorld

Just last week, Dorothy Berwin, Mark Lee and Tom Kirdahy announced the second winners of the Berwin Lee Playwrights Award. The Berwin Lee Award was created to foster and promote the craft of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

£1m government cash injection for stricken BAC by Matthew Hemley

Battersea Arts Centre has been given £1 million from the government to support it following the fire that destroyed the venue’s Grand

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:20PM

SLSO is a hit at Carnegie Hall

Critical drums are beating for Robertson, NYPhil

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 12:19PM

For Love of the Ceremony: Thoughts on Audiences and New Play Festivals by Nathan Davis

(This post is part of the Audience (R)Evolution online salon curated by Caridad Svich for the TCG Audience (R)Evolution Convening in Kansas City, MO in 2015.) 1) What if, in the not-so-d…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:14PM

Betty Buckley and Lorna Luft join cast of Follies by Matthew Hemley

Betty Buckley and Lorna Luft are to join the cast of the concert production of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies. They join the previously

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:13PM

Will “Downton Abbey” End After Season Six? by Carey Purcell

"Downton Abbey," the hit PBS television show chronicling the life of a wealthy family, will end after its sixth season, according to TVLine.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

Keeping the Past Relevant: Jack Karp on his Mission as a Political Playwright by Tyler Ianuzi

Jack Karp’s Irreversible, playing now at the 14th Street Y theater, concerns the Oppenheimer brothers as they race against the clock and the Nazis to construct “the gadget,”…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:08PM

Zachary Levi’s New Deal with Universal TV Includes “Tuned” Musical Comedy Series by Andrew Gans

Zachary Levi, who was seen on Broadway in the 2013 musical First Date, has inked a first-look deal with Universal TV to create a musical comedy series, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Photos: EastEnders stars join Tom Lister and Jodie Prenger for Calamity Jane press night

The musical opened at the New Wimbledon Theatre last week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Theatre News: Gary Barlow's Calendar Girls musical to premiere in Leeds

The Girls, co-written with Tim Firth, opens in November 2015

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Review: These Trees Are Made of Blood (Southwark Playhouse)

This new production is set in a timeless Buenos Aires cabaret club before, during and after Argentina's Dirty War

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Theater Review: Fish in the Dark with Larry David by Lauren Yarger

Larry David and Rita Wilson/ Photo: Joan MarcusMissing Seinfeld? Just Pull Up at Seat at Broadway's Cort TheatreBy Lauren YargerEvery word that comes out of Larry David’s mouth in Broadway…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:58AM

Finding an Audience in the (Cultural?) Desert by Joya Scott

(This post is part of the Audience (R)Evolution online salon curated by Caridad Svich for the TCG Audience (R)Evolution Convening in Kansas City, MO in 2015.) I live in the land of bail …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:50AM

Playing for Time, Sheffield Crucible, review: 'wrenching' by Claire Allfree

Siân Phillips stars alongside a cast of women playing music with beauty and terrible conviction, says Claire Allfree

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:43AM

Frank Langella Journeys West for “Youth in Oregon” by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Frank Langella will star in the new film "Youth in Oregon," which is based on a true story, according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Dancing With The Stars' Derek Hough on Spring Spectacular, Fun & Being Single by Broadway.com

Five-time Dancing with the Stars winner Derek Hough is a busy man, currently working two jobs on two coasts. He is starring alongside Tony winner Laura Benanti in the Rockettes' New…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:40AM

“House of Cards’” Sakina Jaffrey Stars in New Bess Wohl Play, Opening Tonight by Olivia Clement

Ars Nova has completely transformed its space for the world premiere of Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl (American Hero). The play officially opens March 23 Off-Broadway.&nbs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Photos! Ben Stiller & His Family Spend a Magical Afternoon On the Town by Broadway.com

Screen couple Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor took their daughter Ella to the hit musical On the Town on March 22, 2015 at the Lyric Theatre. Click for photos!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:37AM

Groundworks DanceTheater alights on a winner with Civil War dance 'House of Sparrows' (review) by Special To The Plain Dealer

A striking collaboration between Groundworks DanceTheater, the Aeolus Quartet, composer Steven Snowden, and other artists, the new "House of Sparrows" dance presented Saturday amou…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:35AM

Side Show Star Erin Davie Set to Lead Industry Reading of “New 1950’s Musical” by Olivia Clement

Erin Davie (Side Show, Grey Gardens) will lead the cast of an industry reading of Paul Eiseman's "new 1950's musical" Galactic Cigarettes Presents: It’s Your Worl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Glorious Debate by Rachel Walshe

(This post is part of the Audience (R)Evolution online salon curated by Caridad Svich for the TCG Audience (R)Evolution Convening in Kansas City, MO in 2015.) On a recent trip to Chicago…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 11:28AM

Carlin Kenny Benefit and Performance of ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Olney’s Theatre Lab by Guest Author

Actor Michael Kenny has been a valued member of the theater community in the MD/DC/VA area for years. He’s worked everywhere from West End Dinner Theater to The Kennedy Center. His most re…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:25AM

In Two New Books, The Arts Apocalypse Now by Howard Sherman

If you happen to know of any young people who you’re trying to dissuade from careers in the creative arts, you might want to casually leave around two new books for them to find. Scott Tim…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 11:24AM

Goodbye, Glee! Lea Michele & Chris Colfer Get 'Popular,' Darren Criss Pens a Farewell Torch Song & More by Ryan McPhee

March 20, 2015 marked the end of an era for Gleeks all over. The New Directions of past and present assembled for one last time for Glee’s two-part finale, and—as they were one t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:22AM

Broadway's ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY to Receive Cast Album; Release Date Set! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that PS Classics will record the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY on Monday, March 23, 2015. This …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Introduce Your Self(ie): 10 Questions with Les Miserables' New Eponine, Brennyn Lark

Brennyn Lark shares some romantic advice she'd give to Eponine, the last movie that brought out the crybaby in her and the pop diva whose voice she loves.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:17AM

Liza Minnelli, Who Recently Entered Rehab, Is “In Good Spirits” by Andrew Gans

Tony and Academy Award-winning actress Liza Minnelli, who recently entered a rehabilitation facility for substance abuse, is in good spirits, according to a report in People Magazine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Jennifer Hudson & Jennifer Nettles Record New OWN Network Anthem Written by Diane Warren by TV News Desk

OWN Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that legendary songwriter Diane Warren has written a new original song titled You Will for Oprah Winfrey and it will serve as the anthem for the net…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Photo Call: “Into the Woods” Film Stars, Tituss Burgess, James Monroe Iglehart, Rufus Wainwright and by Matthew Blank

In celebration of the March 24 in-home debut of "Into the Woods" and Stephen Sondheim's 85th birthday, a lineup of Broadway performers gathered March 22 (the composer-l…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

John & Jen by Eric Grunin

This post is by Eric Grunin "John & Jen" has very little dialog and almost no action that isn't described in the lyrics, so it's only fair to point out that it probably delivers as much…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:10AM

A typical day in the life of a Musical Director by Mike Dixon

Continuing our feature series educating audiences on the importance of musical directors and supervisors, Mike Dixon takes us a look through his diary to explain what takes up his time at d…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:09AM

Save 35% on Finding Neverland with Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer by Contests - Broadway

Save 35 on Finding Neverland with Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer. Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

Tony Winner Glenn Close to Star in Upcoming Thriller SHE WHO BRINGS GIFTS by Movies News Desk

Glenn Close, who recently made her return to Broadway in Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-wining play A DELICATE BALANCE, will star in the upcoming thriller SHE WHO BRINGS GIFTS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ – the Musical, Curve Theatre, review: Bright, likeable but flawed

Let's face it, there 's never exactly been a surfeit of musicals that focus on misunderstood intellectuals – especially not the kind of  undervalued thinker that hails from Leicester and …

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:02AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM by Walter McBride

An all-star line-up of Broadway performers united to honor legendary composer, Stephen Sondheim. The evening celebrated the journey of Woods and Sondheim from stage to screen. Film talent in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:01AM

Sydney Theatre Refuses To Let A Jewish Youth Group Perform by Suzi Steffen

“Their inquiry was dismissed with an unsigned email that read: ‘Our policy does not support ­colonialism/Zionism. Therefore we do not host groups that support the colonisation a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:01AM

Podcast Episode #12 – Broadway General Manager Wendy Orshan on modern day management. by Ken Davenport

You know what I love about our industry?  Of the eight or so Broadway General Managers that GM 99% of all Broadway shows, at least half of them are women.  That’s right, the top of …

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

On the Twentieth Century Cast Recording by Roundabout

We are thrilled to announce that PS Classics will record the cast album of the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century on Monday, March 23, 2015. This new Broadw…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:00AM

Photos: David Walliams, Rob Brydon and more attend Mel Brooks Live in London

With tickets priced at up to £500 it's no wonder the guest list was so starry

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: A Breakfast of Eels (Print Room)

Robert Holman's play is profound and humane

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: Mel Brooks Live in London (Prince of Wales Theatre)

The comedy legend performed his first ever West End solo show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Review: Sweeney Todd - (Harrington's, Shaftesbury Avenue)

Tooting Arts Club's production of Hugh Wheeler and Stephen Sondheim's musical has transferred to the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Video Flash: Glee's Matthew Morrison Previews His New Broadway Show, Finding Neverland

Good Morning America went behind the scenes...and even break-danced with the Tony nominee.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Film News: Beautiful — The Carole King Musical to Become a Feature Film

Tom Hanks' production company will produce the movie version of the Broadway show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Kristin Chenoweth and Cast of Broadway's On the Twentieth Century to Record Cast Album

The Comden and Green musical also stars Peter Gallagher, Andy Karl, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Chuck Cooper, Telly Leung, Charl Brown, Felicia Finley and More Will Sing The Life by Andrew Gans

54 Below Sings: The Life, featuring songs from the 1977 musical, will be presented May 17 at 54 Below nightclub in New York. 

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Betty Buckley, Lorna Luft Join ‘Follies’ For Stephen Sondheim’s Latest London Birthday Party by Jeremy Gerard

Possibly marking the end of Stephen Sondheim‘s 80th-birthday celebrations comes word of the Royal Albert Hall’s April 28 Follies: In Concert honoring the composer-lyricist’…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:50AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 3/22/2015 by Dte

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 22nd, 2015. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:45AM

ASK YOUR ARTISTS by Larissa Fasthorse

(This post is part of the Audience (R)Evolution online salon curated by Caridad Svich for the TCG Audience (R)Evolution Convening in Kansas City, MO in 2015.) As a playwright working on …

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 10:45AM

US President LBJ Inspires More Theatre in Chicago by Olivia Clement

Chicago dance company The Seldoms presents a contemporary dance piece inspired by the former President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. Power Goes uses dance theatre and a blend …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

How 3 Broadway novices wrote 'Something Rotten!' by Associated Press

NEW YORK — It began with an intriguing premise for a musical: What would it have been like to be a fledgling playwright making a living at the same time as William Shakespeare?The result …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 10:35AM

Betty Buckley, Lorna Luft & More Join FOLLIES Concert at Royal Albert Hall by BroadwayWorld

Betty Buckley, Lorna Luft, Charlotte Page, Peter Polycarpou, Amy Ellen Richardson and Jos Slovick complete the cast of Follies in Concert, with The City of London Philharmonic Orchestra, at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:35AM

Mila Kunis Reveals She & Ashton Kutcher Are Married on 'JAMES CORDEN' Premiere by TV News Desk

Mila Kunis stopped by the premiere episode of CBS's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN and revealed the news that she and partner Ashton Kutcher are indeed officially married.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

This dance could save your life; The National Ballet of Canada takes on world’s best in Toronto by Teddy Wilson

The brightest young ballet stars from across the globe are gathering in Toronto this week to compete for the Erik Bruhn Prize in a one-night-only spectacle.

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 10:31AM

This Is New York: Stewart F. Lane Is ‘Mr. Broadway!’ by Milene Fernandez From Epoch Times

Epoch Times features six-time Tony Award winning Producer Stewart F. Lane as he discusses Broadway & his new book "Black Broadway".

SOURCE: www.theepochtimes.com at 10:31AM

Introducing September Song Musical Theatre by Allen Cross by Guest Author

About September Song Musical Theatre September Song Musical Theatre (SSMT) has organized and performed a Broadway musical for the past 41 years. Founded by two educators, Arnie Hayes and Rob…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:30AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Closing Night Reception of Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON by Walter McBride

Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine starred in the Encores production of PAINT YOUR WAGON, which closed last night, March 22, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini. The show, set in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM

Fuse Book Review: “The Dirty Dust” — Voices From the Underground, Sublime, Spiteful, Satiric by David Mehegan

The Dirty Dust is a novel of almost unbelievable invention, humor, pathos, eloquence, and fury.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/23/15- AIDA by Stage Tube

Today in 2000, Aida opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 1852 performances. Aida is a musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Fal…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

Kristin Chenoweth Will Sing On! On the Twentieth Century To Get a Cast Album by Michael Gioia

Roundabout Theatre Company announced that PS Classics will record the cast album of the Broadway revival of On the Twentieth Century, starring Kristin Chenoweth, March 23. It will be release…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Photo Coverage: Encores! PAINT YOUR WAGON Takes Closing Night Bows by Walter McBride

Two-time Tony nominee Keith Carradine starred in the Encores production of PAINT YOUR WAGON, which closed last night, March 22, alongside Alexandra Socha and Justin Guarini. The show, set in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

On the Twentieth Century, Starring Kristin Chenoweth & Peter Gallagher, Will Release Cast Album by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, Tony nominee Peter Gallagher and the company of On the Twentieth Century will record the cast album on March 23. The recording will be released on May…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:16AM

Encores! Lady, Be Good With Tommy Tune Will Also Be Recorded by Andrew Gans

In addition to the recently announced planned recording of the City Center Encores! production of Paint Your Wagon, the Encores! mounting of George and Ira Gershwin's Lady, Be Good, whic…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Matthew Morrison Takes You Behind the Scenes at Finding Neverland… and Break Dances! (Video) by Michael Gioia

Matthew Morrison took "Good Morning America" behind the scenes at Finding Neverland this weekend. Watch him give a tour of the Broadway set and demonstrate his break-dancing sk…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Kerry Washington, “Normal Heart,”“Imitation Game” and More Honored at 26th Annual GLAAD Media Award by Andrew Gans

GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, presented the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards March 21 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Final Casting for London Follies Concert: Betty Buckley & Peter Polycarpou In, Jennifer Coolidge out by Mark Shenton

Final casting has been confirmed for previously announced Follies in Concert performance, to be held April 28 for two performances only at London's Royal Albert Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Glenn Close Lands Role in New Feature Film Thriller by Andrew Gans

Glenn Close, who made a long-awaited return to Broadway earlier this season in a revival of Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, has landed a role in the new film "She Who Brings…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Ann Maguire Gala, Sadler's Wells, review: Rarely do gala occasions have such warmth

Gala occasions don’t often have such warmth. Across a programme of new works, highlights and fine musical choices, the first gala for the Ann Maguire Arts Education Fund was fluently stage…

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:04AM

The OBIE Celebrates Diamond Jubilee by Matthew Wexler

While many tourists clamor to Broadway for their theater fix when visiting New York City, those in the know often opt for Off Broadway, where they’re closer to the action and usually p…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00AM

Ticket touts: who’s exploiting who? by Dan Eastmond

Secondary ticketing sites, ticket resellers, touts, whatever you like to call them, have had a pretty bad rap of late. Hounded by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Theatre News: Tickets on sale for 2015 Rocky Horror tour

The production opens at the Theatre Royal Brighton in December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Sweeney Todd, Harrington's Pie and Mash Shop, review: 'A close shave of alarming distinction'

Where better to serve up an unnervingly intimate site-specific version of Sondheim's gory masterpiece than a working old-fashioned pie shop? 

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:55AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, March 23, 2015 by Susan Grace

Today’s Highlights: * Beautiful Thing U.K. tour, by Johnathan Harvery, directed by Nikolai Foster, featuring Charlie Brooks, Thomas Law and Sam Jackson, launches at Canterbury’s Marlowe…

SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Jayne Atkinson Moon-Bound In Jules Verne Musical Theater Project At Brooklyn Academy Of Music by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: The British thesp currently appearing as U.S. Secretary Of State in Netflix’ House Of Cards and alumna of 24, will play the wife of the prolific French sci-fi writer in Jule…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:55AM

Cher to Be Honored at amfAR's 5th Annual Inspiration Gala by BroadwayWorld

amfAR will honor Cher, Felipe Diniz and Jean Paul Gaultier at the fifth annual Inspiration Gala So Paulo on April 10, 2015, in recognition of their contributions to the fight against AIDS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

Highlights From Sondheim Birthday Concert by Benjamin Viagas

Friends and fans of composer Stephen Sondheim gathered at the 42West cabaret in New York to celebrate his 85th birthday March 22. Though Sondheim himself did not appear, many of his collabor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Behind the Scenes: Performers take a shot at 'West Side Story' by Jay Handelman

Director and choreographer Joey McKneely puts some local performers to the test for Asolo Rep production... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Performers take a shot at 'West Side …

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 09:30AM

Kristina by Theasy.com

Kristina Off Off Broadway, Gene Frankel Theater, August Strindberg Rep Reviewed by Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: A history play by a master of modern drama, Kristina touches on many of the pl…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:29AM

‘Five Years of Monologue Madness: Reflections from Former Competitors’ By Rachael Murray by Guest Author

Monologue Madness—the DC acting competition modeled after college basketball’s March Madness—is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. Local actor Edward Daniels started the even…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:29AM

'Lend Me a Tenor' headlines Cleveland theater openings for week of March 23: On the Boards by Andrea Simakis

'Lend Me a Tenor' opens this weekend at the Beck Center for the Arts.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 09:17AM

Entrepreneurship and the Arts by Michael Kaiser

As many of my consulting clients seek to move in new directions, I am increasingly involved in helping arts organizations select their leaders. This has forced me to consider what characteri…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 09:15AM

The Show Must Go On review – Jérôme Bel conjures stage magic with Candoco by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe chemistry of the cast and the unerring wit and humanity of the direction are irresistibleWhether he’s working with a soloist from the Paris Opera Ballet, or wit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:07AM

WAKE UP with BWW 3/23/2015 - SOMETHING ROTTEN!, SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS, Larry Kramer 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 SMASH alumni star in SOMETHING ROTTEN,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Idina Menzel & IF/THEN Cast & Creative Team Take Final Bows; Thank Producer David Stone by Stage Tube

Yesterday, March 22nd, the cast and creative team of Broadway's IFTHEN, including Idina Menzel, James Snyder, LaChanze, Anthony Rapp, Jenn Colella, Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey took their final bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM

Trav S.D. as P.T. Barnum in “The Art of Money-Getting” by Trav S.D.

March 27, 7pm & March 28, 11pm HERE Arts Center, 145 Sixth Avenue Money Lab: An Economic Vaudeville  This Friday and Saturday, Trav S.D. plays P.T. Barnum in The Art of Money Getting, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:55AM

Fuse Music Commentary Series: Jazz and the Piano Concerto — Mavericks, 1923-1955 by Steve Elman

This first group of mavericks all have their roots in the 1920s, but they demonstrate that George Gershwin’s way wasn’t the only way.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:54AM

The Secret Side of a Critic by Marcelo Henrique Almeida

If you get a bad review, could you say that the critic’s opinion is unfair or that he just didn’t get what you are trying to do? Can you say he’s mistaken? Can a critic be …

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:43AM

Buzzcut reaches into people’s lives – and lets them open their hearts by Lyn Gardner

At the Glasgow festival, children and excitable teenagers mixed with the live art, and passersby didn’t just stop to watch but joined in, with fascinating resultsA great deal of theatre an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:37AM

Israeli magician floats above Tel Aviv street – video by Guardian Staff

An Israeli magician stuns shoppers in Tel Aviv by appearing to float above a street, with just his hand touching the wall. Puzzled onlookers tried to work out how Hezi Dean was managing to l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Disability and the arts: the best of times, the worst of times by Jo Verrent

Introducing a new series on disability arts, producer Jo Verrent looks at some of the key issues affecting disabled artists and organisations in the sector Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical to get film version from Sony Pictures

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will be adapted from the West End to the silver screen, Sony Pictures has confirmed.

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:15AM

Closing Night Photos: Paint Your Wagon by Sandi Durell

              TheaterPizzazz’ Magda Katz was on hand for closing night of Encores! “Paint Your Wagon” at NYC Center for photos.   &#…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:08AM

Reality TV ‘limits opportunities for young actors’ by Georgia Snow

Actor Gemma Jones has claimed that a rise in entertainment and reality formats on television is limiting the opportunities for young actors.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:05AM

Adam's Call: Sutton Foster: New York Pops: One Night Only: A Night I Will Remember Forever by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Sutton Foster: New York Pops: One Night Only: A Night I Will Remember Forever. Sutton was on fire! Her voice filled Carnegie Hall well beyond the rafters! From the moment Sutton…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - March 23, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

On stage: Top 5 N.Y. shows this week: Dr. Zhivago, Chita Rivera by Ronni Reich

Also: Something Rotten! begins Broadway performances and the New York Philharmonic premieres a John Adams work

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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William Birch appointed to carry out refurb of York Theatre Royal by Matthew Hemley

Construction company William Birch and Sons has been awarded the contract to redevelop York Theatre Royal. The York-based company was selected to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:56AM

Peter Brook to appear at V&A festival by Matthew Hemley

Correspondence between director Peter Brook and cultural figures including Harold Pinter and Spike Milligan will be displayed at the Victoria and Albert

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:48AM

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd pie shop by Terri Paddock

Last year, Tooting Arts Club’s site-specific Sweeney Todd – staged in Harrington’s, one of London’s oldest pie shops – topped myriad critics ‘best of #theatre2014’ lists. A…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:45AM

Muni Theatre wins £56,000 for new seating by Georgia Snow

The Muni Theatre in Colne, Lancashire has been awarded £56,000 of funding for refurbishments as part of chancellor George Osborne’s Budget. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:41AM

Into The Woods – Sondheim’s 85th – All Star Cast by Sandi Durell

                                      Theater Pizzazz’ Alyana Rubin was on hand for photo…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:32AM

American Theatre Wing's 2015 Jonathan Larson Grants Awarded This Evening by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing recognizes the recipients of the 2015 Jonathan Larson Grants writing team Tim Rosser composer amp Charlie Sohne composer receiving 10,000, Sam Willmott composerlyri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

Daniel Breaker Goes DOWN AND OUT to Joe's Pub Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tony nominee Daniel Breaker returns to Joe's Pub tonight, March 23rd with an electrifying mix of songs from standards to blues to funk.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:29AM

BEAUTIFUL's Anika Larsen Brings SING YOU TO SLEEP to Birdland Tonight by BroadwayWorld

ANIKA LARSEN, the 2014 Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk Award winner currently starring on Broadway in Beautiful -- The Carole King Musical, will introduce her debut solo CD Sing you to Sle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:28AM

Sponsored Feature: Ontroerend Goed’s work packs a punch by Mimi Launder

Their initial concept for Fight Night, where actors voted each other out of a performance, was almost forgotten by experimental theatre company Ontroerend Goed. Years later, the freeze in th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:25AM

Ryan Scott Oliver Makes London Debut at the St James Studio Tonight by BroadwayWorld

West End stars Emma Williams, Eva Noblezada, Daniel Boys and Anton Zetterholm are to perform in a concert of the music and lyrics of award-winning US composer Ryan Scott Oliver at the St Jam…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

Gay Men's Health Crisis Honors THE NORMAL HEART's Larry Kramer with Lifetime Achievement Award Tonight by Movies News Desk

Volunteer AIDS organization Gay Men's Health Crisis honors THE NORMAL HEART playwright Larry Kamer at its annual spring gala tonight, March 23rd. Kramer will be the first recipient of the or…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19AM

SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Starring Brian d'Arcy James and Christian Borle, Begins Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Hear ye, Broadway - it's really happening Something Rotten, the completely original new musical comedy directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw The Book of Mormon, Alad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:15AM

A by-the-book 'Marriage of Figaro' from Los Angeles Opera by Richard S. Ginell

Los Angeles Opera's journey through playwright Pierre Beaumarchais' Figaro trilogy opened with John Corigliano's expansion of Part 3 of the story, "The Guilty Mother," in "The Ghosts of Vers…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Spring Valley, it’s the year for ‘West Side Story’ by Peter D. Kramer

For years, people have asked Spring Valley director-choreographer Stacey Tirro when she was going to do “West Side Story.” The dance teacher had an answer. “I would tell th…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:01AM

At Albertus Magnus, a ‘Yankees’ rookie by Peter D. Kramer

Matthew Quinones loves baseball. And he loves singing. This weekend, the Albertus Magnus High School sophomore gets to combine the two, as he makes his theatrical debut in “Damn Yankee…

SOURCE: The Journal News at 06:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round Up: March 23 by James Lillywhite

Are you looking for work in the arts industry? Each week we at A Younger Theatre are featuring the best job applications from across the arts spectrum. Whether you’re looking for permanent…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:16AM

Sweeney Todd, Harrington's Pie and Mash Shop, Shaftesbury Avenue by Matt Wolf

Stephen Sondheim's ever-elastic masterpiece is downsized to largely dazzling effect in its latest iteration, which has been transferred intact to a Shaftesbury Avenue pop-up after premiering…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:15AM

Susan Elkin: Training resources for theatre professionals: March 23 by Susan Elkin

Book – The Outstanding Actor: Seven Keys to Success by Ken Rea Ken Rea has been teaching actors – including Orlando Bloom,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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The Boom Project review – Rosalind Crisp leaves palpable trail of energy by Jana Perkovic

Blueprint Showroom, MelbourneThe Australian dancer and choreographer’s new work comes from a place of deep inner focus, providing an exhilarating tonic for mind and body Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:23AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Punchdrunk make a show for children at the Royal Maritime Museum, Imelda Staunton takes Gypsy into the West End and Howard Barker’s The Dying of Today is revived in CardiffChris Thorpe’s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:40AM

Mark Shenton: What makes a truly great musical theatre performer? by Mark Shenton

“Stand back, you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me / Just a little touch of star quality.” That’s what Eva Peron famously

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

OMG, RT, and #: 154 Essential Social Media Definitions by Sarah Marczynski

“Ermahgerd, she totally creeped my pins and then RT’d them all!” Need a translator for that? Thanks to social media, new terms are appearing constantly. And if you’re managing your o…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'Shrek the Musical' comes to Pompton Lakes High School

'Shrek the Musical' will bound onto the stage at Pompton Lakes High School from March 26 to 28, bringing along a cast of fairy-tale characters.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:25AM

Elizabeth Maddock Dillon, “New World Drama: The Performative Commons in the Atlantic World, 1649-1849″ by Alejandra Bronfman, New Books Network

Riots, audiences on stage, fabulous costumes, gripping stories. That’s what theater was like in the Atlantic world in the age of slavery and colonialism. Elizabeth Maddock Dillon wonde…

SOURCE: New Books In Theater at 02:00AM

'Something Rotten!' on Broadway! Cue the exclamation point! by Joe Dziemianowicz

The latest musical to proclaim its exuberance in an exclamation point is the comedy “Something Rotten!"

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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InDepth InterView: Joshua Bergasse On BOMBSHELL/SMASH Reunion Concert, Plus ON THE TOWN, GIGI & More by Pat Cerasaro

One of the most popular stories of the year so far, the unexpected announcement of a special one night only charity concert performance of a fan favorite musical-within-the-series from NBC's…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

The Eight Efforts: Laban Movement by Todd Espeland

If you want your students to take their character development to the next level, introduce them to Laban Movement. Laban Movement will provide them with a clear and understandable tool set t…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Monday, March 23, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 3/21-3/22/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, March 22, 2015 - Sunday, March 22, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:45AM

A Letter to the Los Angeles Equity Membership from Actors’ Equity Association by Colin Mitchell

And this is one of the things that happens when you bring race into an argument where it doesn’t belong… This arrived in my email box tonight as I’m guessing it did for ev…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:31AM

BWW Recap: LOOKING Season 2 Ends With Relationship Trouble by Misha Davenport

Patrick Jonathan Groff moves in with Kevin Russell Tovey, but problems immediately begin to surface. Dom Murray Bartlett makes a shockingly adult decision regarding his friendship with Doris…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07AM

Soulpepper Theatre spirituality duo falls short of potential by Richard Ouzounian

The Gospel According to Mark triumphs on actor Kenneth Welsh's rugged approach, but Ins Choi's Subway Stations of the Cross is fuzzy and self-indulgent.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Larry Kramer Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Tonight by Olivia Clement

Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) honors playwright and activist Larry Kramer with the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award for his AIDS activism at its annual spring gala March 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

PLAYBILL VAULT’S Today In Theatre History: MARCH 23 by David Gewirtzman and Robert Viagas, Ernio Hernandez and Anne Bradley

1940 It's Separate Rooms for an actress who'd rather sleep with her pet Chihuahua than her playwright husband. Glenda Farrell and Lyle Talbot are the twosome. This comedy by Alan Din…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Many Visits Along the Way: The Long History of Broadways Latest Kander & Ebb Musical by Robert Simonson

In the old days of Broadway, often barely a year passed between the conception and staging for most shows. Theatre was a fast business. You got the show up, saw how it was received, and move…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

“The Late Late Show with James Corden” Debuts Tonight by Andrew Gans

"The Late Late Show with James Corden," hosted by the Tony-winning stage and screen star who was also seen as The Baker in the film adaptation of Into the Woods, debuts March 2…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Tall Girls Is Up Next in 3-Play Series from The Kilroys in NYC; Leigh Silverman Directs by Carey Purcell

The Lilly Awards Foundation presents the third installment of (3) Plays from The Kilroys’ List: A Reading Series March 23 at The Duke in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Book of Mormon’s Daniel Breaker Brings Solo Show to Joe’s Pub Tonight by Olivia Clement

Following an acclaimed run in 2013, Tony nominee Daniel Breaker (Passing Strange, The Book of Mormon) returns to Joe's Pub with his solo show, Down and Out which begins&nbsp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rosser & Sohne Among Tonight’s Jonathan Larson Grant Recipients by Robert Viagas

The songwriting team of Tim Rosser and Charlie Sohne, as well as composer-lyricists Sam Willmott and Max Vernon, will receive their 2014 Jonathan Larson Grants tonight in a ceremony host…

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Something Rotten! Puts a Shakespearean Twist On Broadway Musical Comedy, Starting Tonight by Adam Hetrick

Something Rotten!, a new musical comedy helmed by Tony Award-winning Aladdin and The Book of Mormon director-choreographer Casey Nicholaw, begins Broadway previews March 23 at the St…

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Original Beautiful Stars Offer Birdland Concert Tonight by Andrew Gans

Beautiful Tony nominee Anika Larsen celebrates her debut solo recording, "Sing You to Sleep," with a special concert March 23 at Birdland Jazz Club.

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Ryan Scott Oliver Makes London Concert Debut Tonight With Olivier Nominee, Miss Saigon’s Kim and Mor by Michael Gioia

Award-winning composer Ryan Scott Oliver, whose Jasper in Deadland heads to Seattle's 5th Avenue this spring, makes his London debut March 23 at the St. James Studio.

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Christian Borle & Brian d’Arcy James-Led Something Rotten Begins Previews on Broadway by Broadway.com

The world premiere musical comedy about the musical comedy that started it all, starts on March 23 at Broadway's St. James Theatre! Directed by Casey Nicholaw, Something Rotten stars Chr…

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Conflict and Contention at the Met by WNYC

New Yorker contributor James B. Stewart discusses the conflict that has defined the past year at the struggling Metropolitan Opera—which peaked this past summer, with a narrowly avoided l…

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Patti LuPone Revives Gershwin and Tennessee Williams by WNYC

Two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone talks about her return to 54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club that she opened nearly 3 years ago. Her concert, "The Lady with The Torch" (April 2 - 14), …

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Showgirls by Hilton Als

The Public Theatre is currently hosting two inspired, cogent artists from different cultures, whose distance from each other is bridged by Josephine Baker’s butt. Upstairs, near the admini…

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