Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Annie at the Orpheum Theatre by Erin Nagel

You won’t find anyone full of more optimism and spunk than a little red headed orphan named Annie. Currently playing at Minneapolis’ Orpheum Theatre, Annie is a musical full of h…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 11:48PM

Meet the Cast of ‘Nunsense’ at Wolf Pack Theatre Company: Part 5: Jamie Crowne by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of Nunsense at Wolf Pack Theatre Company, meet Jamie Crowne. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us where local theatregoers may ha…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:07PM

CLASS: 90% – SWEET by Colin Mitchell

SWEET Directed by Dimitri Toscas “Class” is a splendid 95-minute study of two individuals whose lives intersect in a way that changes both their lives. Sarah (Callie Schuttera) has been …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 11:04PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of ‘August: Osage County’ at The Highwood Theatre Part 5: Shannon Leach by Joel Markowitz

In Part 5 of a series of interviews with the cast of August: Osage County at The Highwood Theatre, meet Shannon Leach. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may h…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:53PM

Hey Kid: Backstage at If/Then with James Snyder, Episode 24: The Return of the Snyde-i by Broadway.com

After a long and illustrious vlogging career, James sits down with Idina Menzel to reflect on where they've been and look to where they're going next.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:47PM

Dynamic Pricing Backlash by Joe Patti

I learned today via a post on Twitter from TRG Arts that the University of Michigan will stop using dynamic pricing at their football games as a result of protests from the general public. T…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:40PM

ON THE TOWN with Chip Deffaa, March 31st, 2015 by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

This post is by Chip Deffaa, Editor-at-Large Although I usually focus on performances in New York in this column, this week I’m leading with commentary on a couple of shows I’ve just cau…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:34PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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CINDERELLA (AHMANSON THEATRE): 100% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET Mark Brokaw’s production, with its quick-assembly storybook set by Anna Louizos, hadn’t settled into the Ahmanson by Wednesday’s performance. Josh Rhodes’ chore…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 09:55PM

DCMTA Scene Stealers-Week Ending March 31, 2015 Part 1 by Joel Markowitz

Here is Part 1 of our favorite ‘Scene Stealers’ in March 2015. Congrats to our honorees! ______ Alex Alburqueque, as Leporello, in Don Giovanni at The In Series singing “L…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:27PM

New York Stars of MURDER FOR TWO Set for the Geffen; SWITZERLAND, Starring Laura Linney, Extends Again by BroadwayWorld

Joanna Murray-Smith's Switzerland -- already extended one week -- will extend yet another eight performances by popular demand with a final closing date of April 26, 2015. A world premiere …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24PM

Auction House Steps Up for Dance Company

Paddle8 is now the lead sponsor of choreographer Stephen Petronio’s inaugural season of Bloodlines, a project to revive major dance works that helped define postmodernism.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 09:10PM

Rethinking Familiar Repertoire

Handel and Haydn perform Bach’s classic; two fun and intimate shows by Heartbeat Opera.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 09:05PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: New Trailer for THE GIFT, Starring Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall by Movies News Desk

Set to debut on July 31, 2015, THE GIFT is a chilling, contemporary psychological thriller that marks the writing and directorial debut of acclaimed actor Joel Edgerton The Great Gatsby, Zer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16PM

Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon Adapting Maya Angelou Memoir for the Stage by BroadwayWorld

According to the Associated Press, Tavis Smiley is teaming with Kenny Leon to adapt his memoir MY JOURNEY WITH MAYA into a stage play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00PM

Impressions of: Malpaso Dance Company by The Dance Enthusiast

"Founded in December 2012 and based in Havana, Cuba, the contemporary Malpaso Dance Company returned to The Joyce Theater this month after a successful United States debut last year." Maxine…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM

Dance as Empowerment: Science Sheds Light on Dance's Power to Heal by The Dance Enthusiast

The marvelous dancer Anna Halprin says, â€Just as the ancients danced to call upon the spirits in nature, we too can dance to call the spirits within us,

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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THEATER REVIEW: ‘South Pacific’ by Donald Munro

I’m often wowed by the way Dan Pessano of Good Company Players can breathe new, exciting life into classic musicals. His “The Sound of Music” in 2012 was a stunner. And GCP…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 07:49PM

Ben Platt Boards Ang Lee's BILLY FLYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, the PITCH PERFECT star has signed on for Ang Lee's upcoming film BILLY FLYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK, the adaptation of Ben Fountain's 2012 novel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:47PM

BREAKING NEWS: Former One Directioner Zayn Malik to star in The Phantom of the Opera? by Charlotte O’growney

Former star of One Direction, Zayn Malik slated to star in Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, London.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:33PM

AIR SUPPLY's Graham Russell to Premiere Stage Musical DEVIL AND THE DEEP This June by BroadwayWorld

Currently celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Air Supply www.airsupplymusic.com, his multi-decade hit making duo with Russell Hitchcock, Graham Russell now ventures into exciting new creativ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: April 2 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Kevin Earley croons standards and sings the best of Broadway in On The Record. by Rob Stevens

Sterling's Upstairs at the Federal was the place to be on Monday, March 30 as Kevin Earley performed his hit after hit cabaret act.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 07:01PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nighter: The Royal Shakespeare Company's Regal 'Love's Labour's Lost' and 'Love's Labour's Won' by David Finkle

Both are surpassingly good treatments. I heartily recommend them, although I definitely question whether it's commercially wise to attach the Love's Labour's Won name to a script that would …

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 06:55PM

Chita Rivera, Christian Borle, Brad Oscar and More Set for 2015 Broadway Teachers Workshop This July by BroadwayWorld

The 2015 Broadway Teachers Workshop -- 3 days, 4 shows, 8 workshops and master classes -- will kick off in July, featuring special Broadway guests Chita Rivera, Christian Borle, Brad Oscar, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:53PM

Oscar Winner Patricia Arquette to Publish Memoir by BroadwayWorld

Patricia Arquette, Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actress, is writing a memoir about her unconventional family, being a single mother at the age of 20, and her experience…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

Ben Platt Joins Cast Of Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Flynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: I hear the up-and-comer — recently of The Book Of Mormon on Broadway, the films Ricki And The Flash and the Pitch Perfect mini-franchise — has been cast in Ang Lee'…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:33PM

Photo Flash: First Look at ALL MY SONS, Directed by Theresa Rebeck at Alley Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Alley Theatre presents Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Playwright Theresa Rebeck directs the Alley Theatre Resident Company in this riveting American drama, officially opening tonight, April 1,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Vanessa Hudgens Perform 'I Never Want to Go Home Again' from GIGI! by Stage Tube

LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Mark Consuelos sat down with Vanessa Hudgens this morning to talk about her new Broadway musical, Gigi. Later the actress performed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:23PM

Good Luck, Bombshell Fans Producers Say There Will Be No Encore Performance by Adam Hetrick

With fans clamoring for a presale access code to be among the lucky few who land one of the Minskoff Theatre's 1,621 seats at the Actors Fund's one-night-only performance Bom…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:22PM

David Adjmi’s 3C Wins “Three’s Company” Court Case by Courtney Kochuba

For the past three years, playwright David Adjmi has been locked in a legal battle with DLT Entertainment over his off-Broadway play, 3C.  Today, he finally won the battle. Adjmi’s 3C…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 06:10PM

Fashion Designer Carmen Marc Valvo to Costume Stars of 'OUR GUY, CY' at 54 Below This Spring by BroadwayWorld

Fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo with stylist Matt Carmouche will collaborate with director Will Nunziata on Our Guy, Cy The Songs of Cy Coleman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM

The Know: Your Essential Ticket-Buying Planner, April 2-12 by Olivia Clement

Don't miss out on this week's must-see shows and events!

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:05PM

DUNSINANE: 67% – BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET If Greig’s drama were more fully imagined, this idea might have a more powerful effect. “Dunsinane” is intelligently arranged, but the characters are more or le…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 06:04PM

Theatre News: West End shows cancel performances due to fire in Holborn

The Lion King and The Play That Goes Wrong have been forced to cancel shows tonight

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Theater News: Goodspeed's The Theory of Relativity Announces Casting

Writing partners Brian Hill and Neil Bartram will present their new musical at the Connecticut theater next month.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Performs on Today's 'Live' by TV News Desk

LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL's Kelly Ripa and guest co-host Mark Consuelos sat down with Vanessa Hudgens this morning to talk about her new Broadway musical, GIGI. Later the actress performed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:57PM

Jennifer Apple, Robert Ariza, Jane Bruce, Victoria Cook and More to Star in Goodspeed's THE THEORY OF RELATIVITY This May by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals continues its commitment to innovative, original new works with the engaging musical The Theory of Relativity. Populating the world of The Theory of Relativity is a fresh-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:44PM

Watch Vanessa Hudgens Perform Gigi Song on “Live With Kelly and Michael” by Andrew Gans

Vanessa Hudgens appeared on the morning show "Live With Kelly and Michael" to sing and dance (with an umbrella) to the interpolated Lerner & Loewe waltz "I Never Want to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Phylicia Rashad, Bryan Terrell Clark, Shanesia Davis and More for IMMEDIATE FAMILY at the Taper by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are underway for the Center Theatre GroupMark Taper Forum production of Paul Oakley Stovall's biting new comedy 'Immediate Family,' directed by Phylicia Rashad. Previews begin Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM

The Afternoon Report, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Wednesday, April 1, 2015    Today’s Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter –  http://twitter.com/BBBway Alex Sharp answers 5 burning questio…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:36PM

The Broadway.com Show: Return of The Wiz! Audra in Beauty and the Beast? Sutton Foster vs. David Burtka?! by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, we're all about Jason Alexander's return to Broadway, The Wiz coming home and Sutton Foster's sweet perm.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:35PM

Martha Graham Dance Company at VPAC – Los Angeles dance report by Pauline Adamek

The legendary Martha Graham Dance Company is bringing classic and contemporary modern-dance creations to the Valley Performing Arts Center. Valley Performing Arts Center at California State …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:29PM

Play Reimagining ‘Three’s Company’ Wins Case by John Koblin

A federal judge ruled that the Off Broadway play “3C,” a darkly comic reimagining of the TV hit “Three’s Company,” did not infringe the copyright of that sitcom.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:27PM

Jay Leno & Friends Set for No Limits for Deaf Children Benefit at Geffen Playhouse, 5/23 by BroadwayWorld

In partnership with No Limits for Deaf Children, Geffen Playhouse will host a one-night-only Spotlight Entertainment fundraising performance of Jay Leno amp Friends on Saturday, May 23 at 80…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:23PM

Photo Coverage: Sanford Weill & Jordan Roth Honored at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene Gala by Stephen Sorokoff

World-renowned maestro and violinist Itzhak Perlman just headlined a concert and gala celebrating National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's 100th anniversary and honoring legendary financier and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20PM

THEATER TALK to Spotlight AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Josephine Baker This Weekend by TV News Desk

This week's THEATER TALK celebrates composer George Gershwin and his 1928 symphonic poem, An American in Paris, now coming to Broadway as an adaptation of the 1951 Academy Award-winning film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:19PM

Jessica Hendy Rocks 'Nobody's Side' At 54 SINGS CHESS by Pat Cerasaro

Jessica Hendy rocks out with an epic CHESS anthem

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

Random House Signs Oscar Winner Patricia Arquette For Memoir: Publishing by Jeremy Gerard

The actress, who just won an Oscar for her role as the mom ion Boyhood, will write about her unconventional family, being a single mother at age 20 and her experience as a woman in Hollywoo…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:13PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Stage Raw Awards Says: “Let’s celebrate the best of our embattled intimate-theater community!” by Colin Mitchell

I think that’s a very good idea. If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet go here to RSVP. And if you’d like to see a list of the nominees go here. And if you’re utterl…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 04:57PM

In ‘Cenicienta,’ an Everyday Cinderella Spins Her Own Fairy Tale Variation by American Theatre Editors

A coproduction of ZACH Theatre and Teatro Vivo, Rupert Reyes's new take on the classic features found-object puppetry and forefronts themes of empowerment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:51PM

10 Plays, Musicals & Concerts to See in New York City This April

It's a crazy month but we're here to help you navigate it: 10 plays, musicals and concerts to see in April.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:51PM

'Newsies': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

The touring cast of Disney's irrepressible Broadway hit is as emphatically entertaining as Alan Menken's score is energetic.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:48PM

Photo Flash: She's Back! First Look at Chita Rivera in THE VISIT on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The Visit, the final musical ever by legendary Tony Award-winning duo John Kander and Fred Ebb, began performances at the Lyceum Theatre 149 West 45th Street on March 26 at 800pm. The Visit …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Broadway at a Discount- What's Available at TKTS for April 1, 2015! by Bww Discount Alert

TKTS has been a New York City institution for decades, bringing theatre-goers a last-minute way to get tickets for some of Broadway's hottest shows at a discount. TDF operates three TKTS Dis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:47PM

Review: For Serenbe’s “Man of La Mancha,” the sum doesn’t quite measure up to the parts by Jim Farmer

When Brian Clowdus takes on a directing gig, it’s a given he is going to want to shake things up and dust off any cobwebs.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:36PM

On Stage Review: "On The Twentieth Century" by Joseph Cervelli

A gloriously funny revival. Review will appear in North Media Media Newspapers next week.

SOURCE: cervellionstage.blogspot.com at 04:36PM

John & Jen Cast Album Recording to Live-Tweet From the Studio by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway revival of Andrew Lippa's musical John & Jen, starring Kate Baldwin and Conor Ryan will head into the recording studio to make a new cast a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Earth Day is on the horizon

Annual event will be held April 26 in Forest Park.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:30PM

Odds & Ends: Anne Hathaway-Led Grounded Delays Opening, Nicole Scherzinger Will Sing 'Memory' at Oliviers & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Anne Hathaway-Led Grounded Delays Opening Night George Brant's Grounded, starring Anne Hathaway, has pushed back its off…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM

Odds & Ends: Anne Hathaway-Led Grounded Reschedules Opening, Nicole Scherzinger Will Sing 'Memory' at Oliviers & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Anne Hathaway-Led Grounded Reschedules Opening George Brant's Grounded, starring Anne Hathaway, has pushed bac…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM

Attention Teachers: Take Master Classes from “Smash” and The Visit Stars by Olivia Clement

Following last year's sold-out program, the Broadway Teachers Workshop returns with a series of master classes and events featuring a host of Broadway talent including Chita Rivera, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Photo Call: It’s Only a Play Welcomes Nathan Lane and T.R. Knight With Onstage Champagne Toast by Matthew Blank

Emmy Award-nominated actor T.R. Knight, known for his television work on "Grey's Anatomy," joined the cast of Broadway's It's Only a Play in the role of Frank Finge…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Actors’ Equity Annual Membership Meetings Scheduled for Friday, April 10th, 11:30AM PST by Colin Mitchell

Well that kinda popped up outta nowhere. I’ve been told that AEA has been tweeting and posting on Facebook, but I just received the email today so… Anyhoo, the meetings will be o…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 04:21PM

Circus preview: Brian Miser has been a human cannonball for 14 years by Laura Byko / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Brian Miser was 14 years into his career as a trapeze artist before he decided to give his body a break.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:21PM

Photos! See Chita Rivera, Roger Rees & the Cast of Kander & Ebb's The Visit in Performance by Broadway.com

Click for photos from the new Broadway production of The Visit, starring the legendary Chita Rivera, Roger Rees and Rick Holmes. Kander and Ebb’s final musical is currently in preview …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:09PM

Anna Kendrick and Zac Efron Are Wedding-Bound in New Comedy by Adam Hetrick

Anna Kendrick ("Into the Woods," "The Last Five Years") and Zac Efron ("High School Musical," "17 Again") will co-star in the new film comedy &quo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:08PM

Anna Kendrick Boards Upcoming Comedy MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Anna Kendrick has signed on to 20th Century Fox's upcoming comedy 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:05PM

Bringing Foreign Companies to the U.S., One Visa Application at a Time by American Theatre Editors

As producers at LaMama learned with their triple 'Tempest' series, arranging for foreign artists to perform on U.S. soil can be a stormy process.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:04PM

AEA 99 Seat Proposals Fertile Fodder for April Fools Fun (Evidence Within) by Colin Mitchell

They say “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. Well then “mockery must be the purest form of contempt and derision”, because the AEA 99 Seat Proposals announ…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 04:02PM

At This Performance: Farah Alvin of Broadway's New Musical IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU! by Tyler Peterson

BroadwayWorld presents the latest installment of our latest weekly feature, 'At This Performance' highlighting the work of some of Broadway's hardest-working actors - understudies and standb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Velveteen Rabbit, Unicorn Theatre by Martha Quigley

Justly returning to the Unicorn for its second run, The Velveteen Rabbit masterfully tells Margery Williams’s much-loved story of friendship and belonging. Full of giggles, imagination and…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:58PM

VIDEO: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Talks Broadway Debut on 'Live': 'I Made It, It's Happening!' by TV News Desk

'Every single time I drive home from work, I pass Times Squre and there's a massive billboard in the middle of Times Square and it just blows my mind,' shared Hudgens of seeing herself up in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:57PM

Photo Call: See the Haunting First Pics of Chita Rivera and Cast in Broadway’s The Visit by Matthew Blank

A new one-act incarnation of the Kander and Ebb musical The Visit, starring two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera, began previews March 26 at the Lyceum Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Twain House Hosts Writers Weekend by Carole Goldberg

Registration is open for the Fourth Annual Writers' Weekend at The Mark Twain House & Museum.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 03:56PM

Why Are Critics Villains? by New York Theater

A theater critic is a “malicious, cowardly” person who cannot see the beauty in a flower because she cannot put a label on it. That is what the ex movie star turned first-time Broadway d…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:54PM

That Time Sutton Foster Made a Fake Résumé to Try to Get a Part in Rent by Sarah Caldwell

In the super-charming Younger pilot, Sutton Foster's character Liza lies about her age (and a few other things) to get a job. So when we caught up with Foster at the Cinema Society prem…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:51PM

Christopher Walken Joins Hugh Jackman for EDDIE THE EAGLE Biopic by Movies News Desk

Christopher Walken has joined the cast of EDDIE THE EAGLE, hitting theaters in 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:46PM

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From a shooting at a theatre to the founding of one, from government crackdowns to government funds, a look back at previous Aprils in the American theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:39PM

Review: Hairspray, Grand Opera House York by Adam Bruce

There’s nothing like a nice evening out watching a show-stopping, eye-catching piece of theatre, whether it be a cutting-edge play or an energetic musical. This review’s all about the la…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:38PM

Portland Playhouse Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

Works by Idris Goodwin and Mia Chung, as well as a holiday favorite and 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' are on the slate.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:34PM

Photo Call: Sutton Foster,  Hilary Duff, Miriam Shor and Debi Mazar Are All Glamour at the “Younger” by Matthew Blank

TV Land's "Younger," starring two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar and Miriam Shor, premiered March 31. The single-camera comedy is written…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis seeks 'Sanatorium' volunteers

Training sessions for the interactive artwork begin on April 26.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:30PM

Review: Buttery Brown Monk, Leicester Square Theatre by Tal Fox

Buttery Brown Monk are a lively trio that perform sketch comedy. The names come from a combination of their names: Samuel Buttery, Ryan J Brown and Jamie-Rose Monk. They have a good range of…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:24PM

Photos! Jesse Eisenberg and the Stars of His Play The Spoils by Broadway.com

Playwright/star Jesse Eisenberg and the stars of his newest work, The Spoils, met the press on April 1. The play follows a self-loathing bully trying to win his grade-school crush's affe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:13PM

Photos! Meet Jesse Eisenberg and the Stars of His Play The Spoils by Broadway.com

Playwright/star Jesse Eisenberg and the stars of his newest work, The Spoils, met the press on April 1. The play follows a self-loathing bully trying to win his grade-school crush's affe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:13PM

Watch High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens Take Gigi to the Beach by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Vanessa Hudgens stopped by Live! with Kelly and Michael on April 1 to talk about treading the Broadway boards in Gigi and to perform a number from the show. "The stage is where I feel m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:11PM

Brooklyn Company Stages Urinetown in Williamsburg Bar Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Brooklyn Theatre Club presents a staged reading of Urinetown, The Musical at Muchmore's, a bar and music venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Audience members are invited to join the per…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Al Jolson: April Showers by Trav S.D.

God forbid we should have any (showers, that is) but it is officially April now, and, well, they have a Tin Pan Alley Song for EVERYTHING. Buddy DeSylva and Louis Silvers wrote this song for…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:06PM

Theater News: Williamstown Theatre Festival Announces New Coffee-Table Book

Many Stages: A Portrait of Williamstown Theatre Festival/The First 60 Years: 1954-2014 is written by Juliet Flynt, Steve Lawson, and Joan Zegras.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Meet Jesse Eisenberg and the Stars of His New Play, The Spoils

The New Group production hosts a starry cast including television stars Kunal Nayyar and Michael Zegen.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Review: City of Angels

Lyric Stage Company presents a revival of the 1989 musical spoof of film noir and life in Hollywood.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photos: Sondheim joins Thompson and Terfel at Sweeney Todd

Last night's opening was also attended by Frank Skinner and Hadley Fraser

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM

Review Round-Ups: Emma Thompson is 'divine' in ENO Sweeney Todd

Lonny Price's production starring Bryn Terfel opened at the London Coliseum last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Barefoot in the Park’ Plays at McLean Community Players May 1-16, 2015 by Cathy Farnsworth by Guest Author

Barefoot in the Park is about Corie and Paul, two newly-weds who move into a New York City apartment five flights up, with no elevator and plumbing problems. Besides having to cope with th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:57PM

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES: A Musical Theatre Lover’s Dream by Ashley Moniz

Love musical theatre? Then you have to know LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, a classic musical theatre comedy! The post LA CAGE AUX FOLLES: A Musical Theatre Lover’s Dream appeared first on Breaki…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 02:49PM

Playwright David Adjmi wins New York infringement court case by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- A playwright who was accused of copyright infringement by lawyers representing the TV show "Three's Company" over his parody of 1970s sitcoms has won a victory in court.…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:48PM

Indie Theater Now PLUS nytheater now EQUALS … by Nytheater Now

… RICH, DEEP ENGAGEMENT WITH THE NEWEST WORK ON STAGE AND BEHIND THE SCENES On Stage: Tom Diriwachter’s newest play GREAT KILLS is at Theatre for the New City, now through April …

SOURCE: NYTE Small Press at 02:48PM

Opening tonight: ‘Mamma Mia’ by Donald Munro

In the mood to bow down to the “Dancing Queen”? The popular Broadway musical “Mamma Mia,” based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Fresno for a third time at the Saroyan Theatre. One d…

SOURCE: fresnobeehive.com at 02:45PM

FREEZE FRAME: Cast of Jesse Eisenberg's THE SPOILS Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

The New Group has announced complete casting for the world premiere production of The Spoils, a new play written by and featuring Jesse Eisenberg, directed by Scott Elliott. This production …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:44PM

Audience Decides the Ferguson Shooting Verdict in New Play by Olivia Clement

Odyssey Theatre of Los Angeles will present Theatre Verité's Ferguson, a staged version of the actual Grand Jury testimony recorded from the controversial case of a white poli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

Audience Decides Ferguson Shooting Verdict in New Play by Olivia Clement

Odyssey Theatre of Los Angeles will present Theatre Verité's Ferguson, a staged version of the actual Grand Jury testimony recorded from the controversial case of a white poli…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

London Fire Causes Many West End Productions to Cancel Performances Tonight by BroadwayWorld

According to the Stage, due to an underground fire in central London, a slew of West End shows will cancel performances tonight. Productions forced to cancel include Beautiful, Charlie and t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

Central London Fire Causes Cancellation of Some West End Shows by Mark Shenton

A fire that broke out April 1 below a major London artery called Kingsway, that runs on the edge of Covent Garden, has led to the suspension of a number of performances of West End shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:37PM

Review: “The Explorers Club” takes a big comedic swing and a miss for the Aurora Theatre by Andrew Alexander

The Explorers Club is a new comedy that aims low and misses. Despite having a cast made up of some of Atlanta’s finest talent, the

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:31PM

Next! First look at the upcoming 2015-2016 theatre season by Lorraine Treanor

This is my favorite time of year, when artistic directors lay down those cards they’ve been holding so closely, and announce their upcoming seasons. With fifteen companies already repo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:23PM

Holland Taylor Plans to Reprise (and Film) Her Solo Play Ann by Michael Gioia

Holland Taylor, who was Tony-nominated for her portrayal of Governor Ann Richards in her solo play Ann, plans to play the part again — and have it filmed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

EXCLUSIVE: Watch Betsy Wolfe’s Jaw-Dropping Performance of “Let It Sing” From MCC’s Miscast

On March 30, MCC Theater presented Miscast, an annual benefit in which Broadway stars perform songs from musical roles that they would be very unlikely to land in real life. Uzo Aduba, Laura…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

L.A.‘s Motown Names Its Diana Ross and Berry Gordy by Adam Hetrick

Julius Thomas III and Allison Semmes will co-star as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross when the hit Broadway musical Motown rolls into the Pantages Theatre April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

“He’s Got Real, Crippling Social Anxiety,” Says Ben Platt On His Next Role By Dogfight Creators by Michael Gioia

Ben Platt, who wrapped up his year-long run in Broadway's Book of Mormon earlier this year, will headline the world premiere of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's newest project, Dear …

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

Dustin Hoffman shines in delightful ‘Boychoir’ by Lou Lumenick

An imperious choirmaster (Dustin Hoffman) reluctantly takes a troubled 11-year-old old (Garrett Wareing) with the voice of an angel under his wing in this delightful musical drama. A teacher…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:05PM

Photo Coverage: Inside Vineyard Theatre's 2015 Gala Celebrating Margo Lion- Part 2 by Walter McBride

Betty Buckley, Kathleen Chalfant, Holly Hunter, Tony Kushner, Matthew Morrison, Tonya Pinkins, Kate Mulgrew and more joinined host John Waters Monday night for Vineyard Theatre's 2015 Gala, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:02PM

Jay Leno to appear in one-night benefit at Geffen Playhouse by David Ng

Jay Leno will appear in a one-night benefit performance at the Geffen Playhouse in May, the Los Angeles theater company announced on Wednesday.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:02PM

Video Flash: Laura Benanti's Workin' It Hipster Style With the Local Barista

The Tony-winning actress celebrates her role in the New York Spring Spectacular by taking on odd jobs around Manhattan.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Lindsay Mendez, Gideon Glick, and More to Star in Joshua Harmon's Significant Other

The new play by the author of Bad Jews will have its world premiere at Roundabout Theatre Company's Laura Pels Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Open Air Theatre summer season

Janie Dee stars in The Seagull, Alex Gaumond and Laura Pitt-Pulford lead Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM

Theatre News: Jerry Herman revue transfers from St James to Jermyn Street

Emma Barton is joining the cast of Jerry's Girls

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:00PM
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Christopher Walken Will Join Hugh Jackman in “Eddie The Eagle” by Andrew Gans

Christopher Walken, recently seen in the live TV version of "Peter Pan," has joined the cast of Fox's film "Eddie The Eagle," according to Deadline.com.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

BWW TV: Watch a Scene from Broadway's SKYLIGHT- with Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy! by BroadwayWorld TV

Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy reprise their critically acclaimed West End performances in the hit London production of David Hare's Skylight at the John Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

David Adjmi’s ‘Three’s Company’ Parody ‘3C’ Cleared for Future Stagings by American Theatre Editors

When the sitcom's rights holders came and knocked on his door, the playwright took legal action. Now a New York district court judge has ruled in his favor.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:56PM

Season at a Glance, 2015-2016 by Lorraine Treanor

August 1, 2015– July 31, 2016 Current as of March 30, 2015 The post Season at a Glance, 2015-2016 appeared first on DC Theatre Scene.

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:54PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Carey Mulligan & Bill Nighy in SKYLIGHT on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Mulligan and Bill Night reprise their critically acclaimed West End performances in the hit London production of David Hare's Skylight at the John Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street, direct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Central London Fire Causes Cancelation of West End Shows & Benedict Cumberbatch Event by Broadway.com

An event with Benedict Cumberbatch and a number of West End shows have canceled performances on April 1 after an electrical fire underground caused around 2,000 people to be evacuated. Accor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:53PM

Central London Fire Causes Cancellation of West End Shows & Benedict Cumberbatch Event by Broadway.com

An event with Benedict Cumberbatch and a number of West End shows have canceled performances on April 1 after an electrical fire underground caused around 2,000 people to be evacuated. Accor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:53PM

STAGE TUBE: Follow ON YOUR FEET!'s Journey to Broadway- Episode 1! by Stage Tube

Check out the first episode in ON YOUR FEET's new 'The Journey to Broadway' series below to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring this new musical to the Great White Way

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

History Lessons by Andrew Stuttaford

On CHURCHILL at New York’s New World Stages; AN OCTOROON at Theatre for a New Audience & THE EVENTS at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: www.newcriterion.com at 01:43PM

ACT’s A Little Night Music Will Feature Karen Ziemba, Emily Skinner and Patrick Cassidy by Andrew Gans

Complete casting has been announced for American Conservatory Theater's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s A Little Night Music, which will play the Gea…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

ACTORS EQUITY UNION WITHDRAWS PROPOSED 99-SEAT CHANGES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESIGNS – By Ginerva “Ginny” Weasley-Potter by Enci

ACTORS EQUITY UNION WITHDRAWS PROPOSED 99-SEAT CHANGES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESIGNS by Ginevra “Ginny” Weasley-Potter SPECIAL TO THE DAILY PROPHET LOS ANGELES, CA; Apr. 1, 2015: Actors Eq…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 01:40PM

See the Spot Where the Title Song of Oklahoma! Was Written and a Legendary Sondheim Song Was Born by Matthew Blank, Robert Viagas

The Colonial Theatre in Boston, which opened December 20, 1900, and remains the oldest continually operating theatre in that city, has seen more than its share of theatre history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:37PM

Hugh Jackman to Star as 'Apostle Paul' in Upcoming Biblical Drama Film by Movies News Desk

Hugh Jackman will take on the role of Apostle Paul, an early Christian missionary also known as Saul of Tarsus in a new biblical film.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Previews For ‘Airline Highway’ Begin Tonight by Broadway's Best Shows

Airline Highway will begin previews tonight, April 1, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The production will officially open April 23. Tony nominee K. Todd Freeman and other members of the C…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 01:34PM

Hamlet by Doug Marino

Let me just say up front here - Shakespeare is not my cup of tea.  Maybe I'm stupid or thick-headed but the language is far to complicated for my simple mind to follow.  I need the…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 01:33PM

Russian Artists Face a Choice: Censor Themselves, or Else by Rachel Donadio

Cultural figures in Russia describe a climate of anxiety as laws banning obscenities have made them compromise their work or face harsh penalties.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:26PM

Watch Video of Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan Heating Up Broadway in Skylight by Broadway.com

See video clips of the acclaimed revival of David Hare's romantic drama starring Bill Nighy, Carey Mulligan and Matthew Beard.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

Tickets Now On Sale to See The Spoils, Written by & Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale to see the world premiere of Jesse Eisenberg’s The Spoils. Starring Eisenberg, Kunal Nayyar and more, the New Group production will begin performances off-Broad…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:23PM

Artist OR Activist? by Hannah Wolf

Artist or Activist? Must we only pick one?

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:23PM

Public Theater's GROUNDED, Starring Anne Hathaway, Sets New Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater will begin previews for George Brant's GROUNDED on Tuesday, April 7. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Julie Taymor and featuring Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:21PM

STAGE TUBE: Preview Billy Porter's BROADWAY AND SOUL Concert; Airs Friday on PBS! by Stage Tube

Live From Lincoln Center - the pioneering, award-winning performing arts series - continues its 40th anniversary season with 'Billy Porter Broadway and Soul' Friday, April 3, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

Casts of BEAUTIFUL, HERE LIES LOVE & More to Perform at 2015 Olivier Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Olivier Awards with MasterCard - the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar - has revealed further details of the 2015 ceremony to be held on Sunday 12 April at the Royal…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:20PM

The Party's Over: A Tribute to Polly Bergen by Cara Joy David

One thing the theater community does well is celebrate its own. And Polly Bergen was a member of the theater community. Now, as I previously wrote, the League of American Theaters and Produc…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:14PM

Hot Shot! Harvey Fierstein Cozies Up to Chita Rivera & Roger Rees During a Visit to The Visit by Ryan McPhee

Broadway royalty collided at The Visit as Harvey Fierstein paid a (wait for it) visit to fellow Tony winner Chita Rivera. The Kinky Boots scribe went backstage at the Lyceum Theatre followin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:13PM

Williamstown Theatre Festival to Release 60th Anniversary Coffee Table Book by BroadwayWorld

The Williamstown Theatre Festival announces the publication of MANY STAGES, a coffee table book on the Festival's 60 years.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08PM

Lindsay Mendez, Gideon Glick & More to Lead Roundabout's World Premiere of SIGNIFICANT OTHER by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced that the upcoming world premiere, Off-Broadway production of Joshua Harmon's Significant Other, directed by Trip Cullman, will feature Barbara Barrie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Photo Call: Christian Dante White’s “Broadway Legacy” Offers These Stunning Portraits Celebrating Af by Matthew Blank

Christian Dante White teamed with celebrity photographer Brent Dundore to launch "Broadway Legacy," a photographic and editorial exhibition that celebrates African American achieve…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:03PM

Booze and improv flow in 'Hitch*Cocktails' at Annoyance by Nina Metz

It begins with an audience suggestion, as most improv shows do. Asked to name an unusual fear, someone calls out "sinking ships," resulting in a screwy nautical-themed (mostly) cohesive thri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:02PM

Booze and improv flow in 'Hitch*Cocktails' by Nina Metz

It begins with an audience suggestion, as most improv shows do. Asked to name an unusual fear, someone calls out "sinking ships," resulting in a screwy nautical-themed (mostly) cohesive thri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:02PM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Explains Why He's Competing with 'Big Hero 6' on LETTERMAN by TV News Desk

Josh Gad stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN and revealed that despite all his hard work giving life to 'Olaf' in the hit animated film 'Frozen,' his daughter is much more…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

NY Public Library's Archives Unit Specialist Diana Bertolini on the Dodger Costume Bibles by Nypl For The Performing Arts

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Theater News: The Public Theater Welcomes Five New Board Members

Tony-winning producer Arielle Tepper Madover serves as the chair of the theater's board of trustees.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, Together Again in It's Only a Play

T.R. Knight also celebrates his first performance in the Broadway comedy.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: The Public Theater's Grounded, Starring Anne Hathaway, Pushes Back Opening

The Oscar winner will open in George Brant's play slightly later than expected.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theatre News: Bobby Davro stars in ping pong play at King's Head

Simon Block's 1995 play will be revived in June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com Editors Tell You What's New, What's Hot and What's Awesome to See in April by Broadway.com

The editors of Broadway.com make their choices for the best bets on Broadway and off this month.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:59PM

Casting Announced for Significant Other by Todd Haimes

I am happy to announce that casting for the world premiere of Joshua Harmon’s Significant Other, directed by Trip Cullman, is complete. The play will feature Barbara Barrie, John Behlmann,…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 12:54PM

VIDEO: Watch Neil Patrick Harris' 'Shocking' Final Appearance on LETTERMAN by TV News Desk

Neil Patrick Harris made his 17th and final appearance on CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN earlier thiw week. Watch his 'shocking' appearance below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51PM

We'll Miss You, Yitzhak! Hedwig and the Angry Inch Tony Winner Lena Hall Looks Back on Her Year in Drag by Broadway.com

In the corporate world, employees leaving a job are often asked to sit through an “exit interview” with HR about their time at the company. That concept doesn’t exist for B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:49PM

Dramawork’s Buried Child Is Harrowing Thrilling Theater by Bill Hirschman

Palm Beach Dramaworks' Buried Child is not a pleasant evening of entertainment; it’s more of scathing abrasion therapy that purges the mental palate with fare that is as harrowing as a plo…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:45PM

Sondheim, Disgraced and August Wilson Solo Show Included in the New Huntington Season by Olivia Clement

Boston's Huntington Theatre Company has announced that their 2015-16 season will feature four world premieres including a play performed in sign language by Tony nominee Craig Lucas,…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Student Rush Policy Announced For ‘The Visit’ by Broadway's Best Shows

Student rush tickets for the new musical The Visit will be sold for $29 per tickets. The tickets will be sold on the day of the performance, as soon as the box office opens. One ticket per v…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:43PM

A View from the Bridge review – murky sexual undercurrents by Alfred Hickling

Everyman, CheltenhamJonathan Guy Lewis is remarkable as Eddie Carbone in this touring production of Arthur Miller’s Brooklyn-set drama Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:41PM

Jesus Christ Superstar Film and 1971 Broadway Stars Visit Chicago for Easter weekend as Theo Ubique’s revival plays to packed houses by Michael J. Roberts

The landmark rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that provides a contemporary perspective on the last days of Christ will be celebrated in grand fashion in Chicago over the upcomi…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:36PM

Ford’s Theatre: Freedom’s Song Rings Out by Norman Allen

When actor Kevin McAllister takes on the role of a fugitive slave who survives to become a Union soldier, he feels the burden of history. “It’s a nightly challenge,” he say…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 12:28PM

Fire forces West End shows to cancel performances by Matthew Hemley

West End shows including Beautiful, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Lion King, and The Play that Goes Wrong have been forced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:27PM

DEAD WRITERS THEATRE COLLECTIVE PRESSENTS OSCAR WILDE’S “LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN” AT STAGE 773 APRIL 17-JUNE 7 by Michael J. Roberts

Dead Writers Theatre Collective opens their season with Oscar Wilde’s four-act comedy of morals “Lady Windermere’s Fan,” directed by Dead Writers Artistic Director Jim Schneider at S…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 12:27PM

Megan Mullally, Dick Van Dyke and More Among Nominees for Daytime Emmy Awards by Andrew Gans

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Drama UK: Lack of schools’ funding will cause ‘irrevocable damage’ by Matthew Hemley

Drama UK has warned that the sector will suffer “irrevocable damage” if drama schools are not given the “right level of rational

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:26PM

Lindsay Mendez, Gideon Glick & More Set for Significant Other Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Lindsay Mendez and Gideon Glick are among the cast tapped for the world premiere of Joshua Harmon’s Significant Other. Joining them are Barbara Barrie, John Behlmann, Sas Goldberg, Car…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Pics! See the Stars of It's Only A Play Welcome (and Welcome Back) T.R.Knight & Nathan Lane by Broadway.com

The starry cast of It's Only a Play welcomed new cast member T.R. Knight and welcomed back leading man Nathan Lane at the Jacobs Theatre on March 31.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:23PM

‘Living On Love’ Begins Previews Tonight by Broadway's Best Shows

Living on Love opens tonight, April 1, 2015, at the Longacre Theatre. This new comedy is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall and is set for an official opening on Apri…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:23PM

The Week Ahead: Finding the Farce in Hitchcock, Again, ‘The 39 Steps’ by Ben Brantley

This delightfully dizzy little play, adapted from the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film, returns to New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:19PM

New Opening Date for Anne Hathaway and Julie Taymor’s Grounded by Olivia Clement

A new opening date has been announced for Grounded, George Brant's new Off-Broadway solo play starring Academy Award-winning "Les Misérables" star A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Shattering performances of Fugard’s The Island at MetroStage by Alan Katz

Would you go to prison for a play, to defend what that play said about the world? What would that play look like? You can see for yourself at MetroStage in Alexandria, with Athol Fugard̵…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:16PM

See Where the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop Will Pop Up This Year by Playbill Staff

Exclusive Tony Awards merchandise will be available starting April 2 in a special pop-up store located at the Paramount Hotel in the middle of the Times Square theatre district at 235 We…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Watch Josh Gad Discuss “Frozen” and New TV Series “The Comedians” by Andrew Gans

Josh Gad, a Tony nominee for his performance in The Book of Mormon, was a recent guest on "The Late Show with David Letterman."

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Mass Live Arts Announces 2015 Festival Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Live performances by Radiohole, Andrew Schneider and Joseph Silovsky alternate with a series of vintage Wooster Group performance films.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:13PM

Spotlight Prize nominees announced by David Hutchison

Spotlight has revealed the drama school graduates in the running for its annual prize. Nominated graduates will perform in front of a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:10PM

Wicked’s Lindsay Mendez Joins Cast of Joshua Harmon World Premiere by Olivia Clement

Lindsay Mendez, star of Broadway's Wicked and Off-Broadway's Dogfight, has joined the cast of Significant Other, a new comedy from acclaimed Bad Jews playwright Joshua Harmon. Ro…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Kenny Leon to Direct Play Reading Benefiting NYC After-School Theater Programs by BroadwayWorld

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit that provides free after-school theater programming to New York City's most under-served public high schools, today announced that Tony Award-winning dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

Theater: "Annie” for the win

Revival of the warhorse musical strikes right notes.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 12:03PM

Behind The Scenes Of Gloria Estefan’s New Musical ‘On Your Feet’ (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Music icons Emilio and Gloria Estefan are bringing their story to the Broadway stage in On Your Feet! The story about their true love and international success begins previews October 5, 201…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 12:02PM

Hampstead Theatre to invest £1m in new writing by David Hutchison

Hampstead Theatre is to inject £1 million into the commissioning of new plays, in a push described by artistic director Edward Hall

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Upcoming CD Releases for April 2015

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for April, 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Upcoming Theater Book Releases for April 2015

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre Books and DVDs for April 2015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Theater News: Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop Will Return to the Paramount Hotel

Broadway fans will again have access to exclusive merchandise and experiences.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Bullets Over Broadway Launches National Tour

The Woody Allen musical is hitting the road.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Review: Sweeney Todd (London Coliseum)

Emma Thompson offers 'unbridled joy as Mrs Lovett' in Sondheim's classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM

Theatre News: Hampstead Theatre to invest £1m in new writing

Edward Hall said the funding will enable 'world-class theatre that is entertaining and original'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
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Beverley Knight and Nicole Scherzinger to perform at Olivier Awards by Matthew Hemley

Nicole Scherzinger, Beverley Knight and Katie Brayben are to sing at this year’s Olivier Awards, which will also include a special performance

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:59AM

The 23 best culture longreads of 2015 so far by Telegraph Staff

The year's best pieces to add to your reading list from the Telegraph's arts desk

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:59AM

NY Pops 32nd Birthday Gala Honors Kathleen & Rob Marshall by Sandi Durell

    Get ready for Monday, May 4, 2015, as The New York Pops marks its 32nd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the work of Music Honorees Kathleen... The post NY Pops 32…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:59AM

Theatre Review: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at Baltimore Shakespeare Factory by Raisa Lefe'

There’s Shakespeare, and then there’s Shakespeare done right. And although “All that glitters is not gold,” The Merchant of Venice presented by Baltimore Shakespeare Factory is defin…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:58AM

Review: Actor’s Express scores big with winning coming-out story of “Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet” by Andrew Alexander

Marcus has a secret, or rather he thinks he does. Nearly everyone around him has begun to suspect that he’s gay, or “sweet” in the

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:54AM

Sarah Rasmussen Is Jungle Theater’s New Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The South Dakota native will succeed founder Bain Boehlke beginning this summer.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:51AM

April 2015 Openings Broadway, Off and Off Off Broadway by New York Theater

April is the month to binge-watch on Broadway.  Fourteen shows are opening on Broadway within 21 days — set in Paris, London, Bangkok and Moscow; and Cypress, Texas;  Airline Highwa…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:51AM

Obituary: Alistair Smith by Alistair Grant

Born in Bishop’s Stortford and raised in Leighton Buzzard, Alistair Smith trained in technical and production management at the Central School of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:50AM

Doctor Zhivago Performance Will Benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation by Andrew Gans and Adam Hetrick

The April 14 preview performance of Doctor Zhivago, which stars Tam Mutu, Kelli Barrett, Tom Hewitt and Paul Nolan at the Broadway Theatre, will benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for C…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

TDF Will Celebrate Wendy Wasserstein and Open Doors Program With Special Performance of The Heidi Ch by Carey Purcell

Theatre Development Fund will celebrate Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein and the arts education program Open Doors with a special reception and performance of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Punchdrunk to publish Drowned Man photography book by Georgia Snow

Theatre company Punchdrunk has announced it will publish a photography book documenting its production of The Drowned Man – a Hollywood Fable.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:38AM

Welsh theatres push for better access for disabled people by Georgia Snow

About 30 theatres and arts centres in Wales have signed up to a scheme to give disabled people better access to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Spotlight On...Kevin Zak by Michael Block

Name: Kevin ZakHometown: Buffalo, NYEducation: University at BuffaloSelect Credits: Silence! The Musical (Buffalo Bill), Clinton the Musical (Kenneth Starr, NYMF)Why theater?: What do you me…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:32AM

Official: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY to Launch National Tour in Cleveland; Full Tour Schedule Announced! by Tori Leiber

The national tour of the new musical comedy BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath for the 1994 film, will launch in Cleveland…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:30AM

BFI Noel Coward season to celebrate televised work by Georgia Snow

Noel Coward’s life and work will be celebrated as part of a season dedicated to him at the British Film Institute. Noel

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:26AM

The Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop Is Back!

For the second year, the Tony Awards is hosting a Pop-Up shop experience at NYC's Paramount Hotel.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 11:26AM

Theatre Review: ‘The Island’ at MetroStage by Brian Bochicchio

  It’s a premise for mesmerizing theatre. What to do in the face of imprisonment under degrading conditions? Do you have the ability to exhibit dignity in the face of oppression and r…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:22AM

Theater Review: Venice Theatre loses laughs on the 'Fairway' by Jay Handelman

Ken Ludwig's golf-centered comedy misses the cup with every shot... Read more » The post Theater Review: Venice Theatre loses laughs on the 'Fairway' appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 11:21AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the After Party for York Theatre Company's 100 MUSICALS IN MUFTI by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, presented an unforgettable one-night only benefit Monday night, The 100 Musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Photo Call: Anthony Fedorov, Tony Vincent, Colin Hanlon, Christina Sajous Star in New Rock Musical T by Krissie Fullerton

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents the world premiere of the new rock musical The 12, which features book and lyrics by Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan (All The Way) and m…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Emma Barton joins cast for Jerry’s Girls transfer by Matthew Hemley

Former EastEnders actor Emma Barton is to join the cast of Jerry Herman revue show Jerry’s Girls when the show transfers to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:17AM

Paramount Hotel Will Bring Back the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop This Spring! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards once again host the Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop at the the Paramount Hotel 235 W 46th St, the official hotel partner of the Tony Awards. The Tony Awards Pop-Up Shop will be unve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Women’s Voices To Be Heard at More Than 50 D.C.-Area Theatres by American Theatre Editors

Dozens of artists and companies will be part of the 2-month tribute to female playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:11AM

‘In the Moment’ An Interview with Choreographers Erica Rebollar and Helanius J. Wilkins on ‘Everything for the First Time’ at Atlas on 4/11 at by David Siegel

The artistry and craft of two masterful choreographers are coming together for a stimulating, one night only performance at the Atlas Performing Arts Center with the tantalizing title, Every…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:07AM

SLSO announces new 'Live on Ice!' program at Powell

In other April Fools' Day news, Easter has been canceled.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:06AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the YOUNGER Premiere with Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Miriam Shor and More! by Jennifer Broski

The new original comedy series YOUNGER, starring Broadway's Sutton Foster, premiered on TV Land last night, March 31, 2015. Created by Sex and The City's Darren Star, YOUNGER also stars Hila…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

GrowingBolder Features Orlando Ballet’s ROBERT HILL by Michael J. Roberts

GrowingBolder.com has done a great feature on our friend Robert Hill, Artistic Director of Orlando Ballet.  For more information on upcoming performances, visit OrlandoBallet.orgRead more &…

SOURCE: SHOWBIZ NoFLO at 11:02AM

There aren’t enough Broadway theaters. So I’m building one! by Ken Davenport

I’ve written about the theater crunch on Broadway a bunch of times . . . and I got to thinking the other day, it’s time for me to stop writing about it and start doing something…

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

Letters of the week by The Stage

Double first for Leicester’s Moles Several recent articles have implied that Sue Townsend’s hilarious The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

How Renaissance Rapper ChainMale Galloped His Way Into Hit Musical In the Knights by Playbill Staff

Today in 1596: Renaissance Rapper ChainMale joins the cast of In the Knights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

154 Sonnets for Shakespeare’s 451st Birthday

If you find yourself wandering by the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park midday on April 24, you’ll hear the words of a famous 451-year-old writer. The fifth annual Shakespeare’s…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:00AM

1 Way to Educate the Theater’s Next Generation

The oohs and aahs were audible from over 1,500 New York City public school students when a backdrop of Coney Island at sunset dropped down on the Lyric Theatre stage during an educational pe…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:00AM

Review: Oppenheimer (Vaudeville Theatre)

'A deeply thought-provoking, compelling and important new work'

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:00AM

Video Flash: EXCLUSIVE: Joshua Henry Nails Carole King's "(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman"

With a special cameo from Beautiful star and sometime du-wop girl Jessie Mueller, Henry is the star of MCC Theater's Miscast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Just $37 for SOMETHING ROTTEN on Broadway! by Contests - Broadway

From the director of Aladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon - and the producer of Avenue Q and In the Heights - comes something original... something fresh... Something Rotten, a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:59AM

The Ensemblist Photo Exclusive: The Skivvies! (Part 1)

She’s back! Two weeks ago, we sent Autumn Kovach to capture Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina of the Skivvies in prep for their March 16 show at 42West. You may see a familiar face in the ne…

SOURCE: theensemblist.com at 10:57AM

Peter Sarsgaard: 'Jay Z would slaughter Hamlet' by Alexis Soloski

Famous for his indie film roles, the actor is finally giving his Hamlet in a manner intended to bust apart its over-familiarity: ‘I’m trying to play Stairway to Heaven in a way somebody …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:56AM

VIDEO: Five Burning Questions with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Star Alex Sharp

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time star Alex Sharp talks puppy time, living like a monk and practicing for his musical debut.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:52AM

Celebrate and/or mourn the end of your favorite TV show with ‘Mad Men’ bingo by Jessica Goldstein

“Mad Men” is ending. “How can this be?” you might be wondering. Didn’t “Mad Men” end, like, three times already? You would be forgiven for making this mistake. After a storied …

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:43AM

Photo Coverage: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Toasts the Return of Nathan Lane and New Cast Member T.R. Knight! by Walter McBride

Last night, T.R. Knight, Emmy Award nominated actor, and two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane joined and rejoined the cast of It's Only A Play, currently playing at Broadway's Bernard B. J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:41AM

Photo Coverage: York Theatre Company Celebrates 100 MUSICALS IN MUFTI by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, presented an unforgettable one-night only benefit Monday night, The 100 Musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Best plays of 2015 by Telegraph Staff

The theatrical highlights of the year

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:35AM

Photo Coverage: IT'S ONLY A PLAY Takes Bows with New Cast Members Nathan Lane and T.R. Knight! by Walter McBride

Last night, T.R. Knight, Emmy Award nominated actor, and two-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane have just joined and rejoined the cast of It's Only A Play, currently playing at Broadway's B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Showbiz Chicago Social Scene LIVE! THE WAREHOUSE FILM LAUNCH PARTY AT THE UNDERGROUND by Chris Vega

Photographs and Video Provided By: Chris Vega To kick-off THE WAREHOUSE film production, the producers hosted a launch party and Frankie Knuckles Foundation (FKF) Benefit at The Underground…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 10:32AM

There's a New Day Comin'! Bullets Over Broadway Musical Will Launch National Tour This Fall by Ryan Gilbert

Gee, baby, ain’t they good to us? The national tour of the musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway, written by Woody Allen and based on the screenplay by Allen and Douglas McGrath, will l…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

What Happened When Seth Meyers’ Parents Attended Broadway’s Doctor Zhivago? Watch This Video Clip by Andrew Gans

On a recent broadcast of "Late Night with Seth Meyers," the host recounted his parents' recent experience while attending the new Broadway musical Doctor Zhivago, which is curr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

TV Review: ‘Wolf Hall’ by Brian Lowry

Anchored by Mark Rylance’s towering central performance, “Wolf Hall” is a very quiet “Masterpiece,” visiting the court of King Henry VIII minus the perfume and airbrushing associat…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:30AM

Highlights From The 12, New Rock Musical Response to Jesus Christ Superstar

The 12, a brand-new rock musical with book and lyrics by 2014 Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan and music and lyrics by Neil Berg, closes out the Denver Center for the Performing Arts&a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Preview: Atlanta writer Phillip DePoy brews up “Edward Foote,” a world premiere at the Alliance by Jim Farmer

Phillip DePoy sits at Java Monkey in Decatur, a cup of coffee already in his system. It’s a bit ironic. As someone who has spent

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:29AM

The Mysteries by John Morrison

South Africa's Isango Ensemble delivered the outstanding production of the 'Globe to Globe' international series in 2012 with Venus and Adonis, which they brought back to Shakespeare's Globe…

SOURCE: John Morrison at 10:29AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/1/15- Debbie Reynolds by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Debbie Reynolds Reynolds regularly appeared in movie musicals during the 1950s and had several hit records during the period. Perhaps her most high-profile film role was in Si…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Vineyard Theatre's 2015 Gala Celebrating Margo Lion! by Walter McBride

Betty Buckley, Kathleen Chalfant, Holly Hunter, Tony Kushner, Matthew Morrison, Tonya Pinkins, Kate Mulgrew and more joinined host John Waters Monday night for Vineyard Theatre's 2015 Gala, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Stops Announced for Bullets Over Broadway Tour by Andrew Gans

A non-Equity tour of the new musical Bullets Over Broadway will launch in Cleveland, OH, at Playhouse Square with performances beginning Oct. 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Photo Coverage: THE 39 STEPS Cast Prepares for Off-Broadway Return! by Walter McBride

The two-time Tony Award winning hilarious hit comedy 39 Steps begins previews tonight, April Fool's Day, April 1st, 2015, with an opening night set for Monday, April 13th at the Union Square…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM

‘Honeymoon In Vegas’ Will Play Its Final Broadway Performance April 5th by Broadway's Best Shows

The critically-acclaimed new musical, Honeymoon in Vegas, will play its final performance at Broadway’s Nederlander Theater (208 West 41st Street) on Sunday, April 5, 2015, the show’s pr…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 10:12AM

Watch Uzo Aduba and Ben Platt Perform SWEENEY TODD Number at Broadway's Miscast! by TV News Desk

Uzo Aduba, with a British accent took on the role of the SWEENEY TODD's murderous barber of Fleet Street for the number 'A Little Priest' alongside 'Pitch Perfect' star Ben Platt as Mrs. Lov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

Photo Call: The Cast of 39 Steps at Union Square Theatre Meet The Press by Krissie Fullerton

The cast of two-time Tony Award winning hit comedy 39 Steps Original Broadway cast member Arnie Burton, along with Robert Petcoff, Billy Carter Brittany Vicars along with the creative t…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Teacher-pupil cliches in this 'Class' at the Falcon Theatre by F. Kathleen Foley

Playwright Charles Evered takes the low road to easy sentimentality and derivative storytelling in “Class,” a West Coast premiere at the Falcon.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:00AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Les Mis announces pioneering 'sing-a-long' performance

The cast of the West End longrunner really will hear the people sing

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM

Photos: New pics released of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory characters

The show at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane is directed by Sam Mendes

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 1, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:59AM

Tonya Beckman, Passion Play savior: one week from first rehearsal to first audience by Christopher Henley

“I went into it expecting to be terrified. Hanging up after talking to the agency, I thought to myself, ‘Oh, I’ve just guaranteed myself two weeks of total stress.’ But it hasn’t b…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:57AM

3C Playwright David Adjmi Wins “Three’s Company” Court Case by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of playwright David Adjmi, who has been locked for three years in a legal battle with DLT Entertainment over his Off-Broadway play 3C. DLT claimed …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Wondering If The Show You’re Seeing Uses Union Actors? Here’s How To Find Out by Douglas McLennan

Actors’ Equity has been aiming to educate the consumer and protect its members with an “Ask If It’s Equity” campaign that today expanded to Washington and eight other cities. (It tes…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:55AM

WAKE UP with BWW 4/1/2015 - AIRLINE HIGHWAY and LIVING ON LOVE Begin 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 AIRLINE HIGHWAY and LIVING ON LOVE bri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

A Minute With: Elisabeth Moss and her dream 'Mad Men' role by Jill Serjeant

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As AMC's hit period advertising drama "Mad Men" enters the second part of its final season beginning April 5, actress Elisabeth Moss reflects on her role as Peggy Olson,…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:41AM

Will Helen Mirren Get “Fast & Furious”? by Andrew Gans

Dame Helen Mirren, currently back on Broadway in Peter Morgan's The Audience, would reportedly like to be part of the "Fast & Furious" action-film movie franchise.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

‘Our Mother’s Brief Affair’ with Linda Lavin Confirmed for Broadway by NewYork.com

Tony winner Linda Lavin will star in Our Mother’s Brief Affair, a new play by Tony winner Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out) as a part of Manhattan Theatre Club’s 2015-16 Broadway season. T…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:41AM

Broadway Dims Lights in Memory of Tony Winner Gene Saks This Evening by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed director and performer Gene Saks, who passed away on Saturday at age 93. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40AM

VIDEO: First Look: Helen Mirren Stars in New Drama WOMAN IN GOLD by Movies News Desk

A new trailer has been released for WOMAN IN GOLD, starring Helen Mirren, now starring on Broadway in THE AUDIENCE, and Ryan Reynolds. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM

Jane Lynch Will Play Joe’s Pub by Andrew Gans

Emmy winner Jane Lynch will play Joe's Pub, the intimate venue located within New York's Public Theater, in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

Maya Angelou play in development by Tavis Smiley, Kenny Leon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the nearly 30-year friendship that Tavis Smiley shared with Maya Angelou, he learned the renowned writer's views on life and how to live it to the fullest.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:27AM

VIDEO: Willie & Korie Robertson Talk Vegas Show 'Duck Commander Musical' on TONIGHT by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Willie and Korie Robertson chatted about the Las Vegas play based on their lives, Duck Commander Musical

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:23AM

Sweeney Todd, theatre review: Emma Thompson returns to London stage after 25 years in absurdly deluxe ENO production

Lonny Price's semi-staging of Sondheim's masterpiece – a version of which was unveiled in New York last year - comes to the English National Opera with Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson repri…

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:23AM

Fuse Concert and CD Review: Belle and Sebastian — The Masters of Pop Whimsy by Arts Fuse Editor

The pop magic that Belle and Sebastian excels at struggles to survive on the band's new album because its dance-heavy vibe plays against their strengths.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:16AM

39 STEPS Revival Begins Previews Off-Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The two-time Tony Award winning hilarious hit comedy 39 Steps begins previews tonight, April Fool's Day, April 1st, 2015, with an opening night set for Monday, April 13th at the Union Square…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:14AM

A Streetcar Named Desire review – erotic and tragic ballet by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells, LondonBeautifully told and performed, Scottish Ballet’s inventive and minimal production has an immensely touching Blanche DuBois Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:11AM

Meet the Bloggers: Connor Relyea by The Team

The Green Room is thrilled to introduce you to our newest bloggers who are joining us this spring. For the rest of the week, you can get to know them through the latest installments of our M…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 09:11AM

American Theatre Plans All-Twitter Edition by American Theatre Editors

Features will include whimsical hashtags and magazine-style analysis, just shorter.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:10AM

Meet the Bloggers: Samia Omari by The Team

The Green Room is thrilled to introduce you to our newest bloggers who are joining us this spring. For the rest of the week, you can get to know them through the latest installments of our M…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 09:10AM

'World's Most Beloved Opera Singer' Makes Broadway Debut in LIVING ON LOVE, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Four time Grammy Award winner Renee Fleming makes her Broadway debut alongside Tony Award nominee Douglas Sills, two-time Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Jerry O'Connell, Blake Hammond and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM

VIDEO: Watch Promo for Upcoming Episodes of YOUNGER, Starring Sutton Foster by TV News Desk

Below, get a first look at what's ahead on this season of TV Land's YOUNGER, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:07AM

Visual Arts Viewpoint: Interview with Artist Joan Belmar by Maggie Gourlay

Before you make your way to a table at the new Busboys and Poets in Takoma Park, allow yourself generous time to walk around the space and contemplate the worlds inside Joan Belmar’s pain…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:05AM

AIRLINE HIGHWAY Brings NOLA to Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club's presentation of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's production of Airline Highway, the new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lisa D'Amour Detroit, directed by two-time Tony …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

NNPN: A National Impact from a Little Office by Hannah Hessel Ratner

At this year's Helen Hayes Awards – to be celebrated April 6 – the National New Play Network (NNPN) will receive the Washington Post Award for Innovative Leadership in t…

SOURCE: theatrewashington.org at 09:00AM

The Fresh Prince to The Crystal Maze: standby for a bizarre VHS odyssey by Ryan Gilbey

In Standby for Tape Back-Up, Ross Sutherland unspools hidden meanings from the programmes on a fuzzy video left to him by his grandfatherIt’s extraordinary how potent cheap videotape is. T…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Buzzin’ Broadway Shows (Spring 2015) by Sara Jensen

I have never been to New York City. There, I said it. The ever-true words I’ve been yearning to disprove for the majority of my life. I’ve been dreaming of New York ever since I was a li…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 08:58AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Announces 'Return to Istanbul' on Instagram: 'I Told You I'd Be Back' by Movies News Desk

The actor posted a video on Instagram announcing the new dates for his return to Istanbul's Zorlu Center

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55AM

"Fish in the Dark" is Light But Satisfying by Broadway & Me

By all accounts (and there have been many of them; click here to read one) Larry David didn’t intend to star in Fish in the Dark, the new farce that is playing at the Cort Theatre. But the…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 08:55AM

The Straw Chair review – Miss Havisham meets King Lear by Mark Fisher

An Lanntair, StornowaySue Glover’s drama evokes 18th-century Outer Hebridean life – but would be nothing without the remarkable kidnapped and exiled Lady Grange Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:53AM

Next season, DC theatres will restrict themselves to one play per season by Lorraine Treanor

As just announced on DramaUrge: Slow Theatergoing.   Taking a chapter out of “One Book, One Community,” theaters will focus productions on one play per season.  It is hoped th…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:52AM

Production news round-up: March 25 to 31 by Georgia Snow

PLAYS • Joe Armstrong and Louise Brealey are set to star in the UK tour of Constellations, which begins on May 16

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:48AM

The Screening Room: Birthday Girl Debbie Reynolds Sings “You Made Me Love You” by Robert Viagas

Debbie Reynolds, a staple of 1940s-60s film musicals who made a late-career Broadway debut, turns 83 today.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46AM

London creatives love an intoxicating cultural life by Tabard

Our capital’s City Hall played host to a number of creative industry leaders last week as the Mayor of London unveiled his

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:32AM

Review: Travesties/Remy Bumppo Theatre Company by Aaron Hunt

RECOMMENDED There is more than one lens through which to experience Tom Stoppard’s “Travesties:” One can know everything there is to know about James Joyce, Lenin, Dadaist Tristan Tzar…

SOURCE: Newcity Stage at 08:30AM

Secretary of Status Quo? by Tabard

It was hard to focus on much last week with the sad news that Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:28AM

Fuse Restaurant Review: Woods Hill Table in West Concord — An Exemplary Farm-to-Table Experience by Glenn Rifkin

Woods Hill Table is the 153-seat culmination of a vision that encompasses the locavore movement in impressive fashion.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:18AM

‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ to Close on April 5 by NewYork.com

Honeymoon in Vegas, the musical based on the 1992 film comedy, will play its final performance at the Nederlander Theatre on Sun. April 5. The show, which features a score by Jason Robert Br…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 08:13AM

Broadway Mourns the Loss of Gene Saks by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway community mourns the loss of acclaimed director and performer Gene Saks, who passed away on Saturday at age 93. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed i…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:07AM

DON'T STOP BELIEBIN': THE JUSTIN BIEBER STORY Heading to Broadway by Caryn Robbins

The Broad World Way Organization announced today that JUST-IN TIME THE JUSTIN BIEBER STORY, will have its World Premiere on Broadway this December.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

BWW's On This Day - April 1, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Alan Seymour obituary by W Stephen Gilbert

Australian playwright best known for his play about Anzac Day, The One Day of the Year, who went on to create memorable TV drama for the BBCThe dramatist Alan Seymour, who has died aged 87, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:58AM

Century of Slapstick #76: Chaplin’s “A Jitney Elopement” by Trav S.D.

  Today is the 100th anniversary of the release date of the Charlie Chaplin Esssanay Comedy A Jitney Elopement (1915). This is one of Chaplin’s first movies with a reasonable plot; i…

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

Blondie and Dagwood’s April Fool’s Day by Trav S.D.

  As we’ve written about before, Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton were the consummate Dagwood and Blondie in adaptations of Chic Young’s comic strip  on radio and in films from …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:40AM

Michael Linnit: ‘50% of Sweeney Todd audience is new to ENO’ by Stuart Gidden

Half of those who have booked to see Sweeney Todd at London’s Coliseum are first-time visitors to English National Opera, the show’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:20AM

A Streetcar Named Desire, Scottish Ballet, review: 'tugs at the heart-strings, shreds the nerves' by Mark Monahan

Scottish Ballet's version of A Streetcar Named Desire does Tennessee Williams's steamy, pitch-black masterpiece full justice, says Mark Monahan

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:20AM

Almanac: Benny Goodman plays the Copland Clarinet Concerto by Terry Teachout

Benny Goodman, Aaron Copland, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform the first movement of Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, originally commissioned by Goodman and premiered by him in 1950: (…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Review: The Caucasian Chalk Circle at curtainup.com - Connecticu by David A. Rosenberg

Those who've never particularly liked the plays of Bertolt Brecht, nor understood his appeal, will not have their minds changed by director Liz Diamond's Yale Rep production . . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:01AM

Almanac: Ross Macdonald on advice by Terry Teachout

“I’d given up offering advice. Even when people asked for it, they resented getting it.” Ross Macdonald, The Galton Case

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Kat Nugent: Job satisfaction – happy to be part of the 2% by Catherine Gerbrands

I’ve got it. I’m part of the 2% again. All thanks to a villainous king. Recently, I read that only 2% of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Phil Willmott: 6 things we should be writing plays about by Phil Willmott

Last week I wrote a satirical list of things I didn’t want to keep seeing in theatre. It got picked up across

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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First-class acts Spike Milligan, Victoria Wood and Dudley Moore go postal on new Royal Mail stamps by Matthew Hemley

Performers Lenny Henry, Norman Wisdom, Victoria Wood and Dudley Moore feature as part of special set of Royal Mail stamps celebrating the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59AM

Laura Pitt-Pulford and Alex Gaumond to star in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Regent’s Park by David Hutchison

Laura Pitt-Pulford and Alex Gaumond will play the leading roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Regent’s Park Open Air

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM

Sweet Charity among productions announced in Ipswich New Wolsey 2015 season by Stuart Gidden

Ipswich’s New Wolsey Theatre has announced its season for 2015, which includes a new production of musical Sweet Charity. Cy Coleman’s Sweet

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:49AM

Obituary: Helen Landis by Ian McMillan

The contralto Helen Landis died peacefully in the entertainers’ rest home Denville Hall on March 22, just two days after reaching her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:26AM

Casting Announced for Open Air Theatre Productions of Peter Pan, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and by Mark Shenton

Casting has been confirmed for the previously announced new produtions of Peter Pan, The Seagull and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers that will play in turn at the Open Air Theatre, Regent…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:16AM

Past and place haunt 'Our Bad Magnet' by Nina Metz

"Well, you know what they say," a guy observes in Douglas Maxwell's story of three childhood pals, "you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Cast sought for ‘The Other Place’ at the Dover Little Theatre

The Dover Little Theatre, 69 Elliott St., will be holding auditions for “The Other Place,” on Monday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 05:27AM

Sweeney Todd review – Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson in razor-sharp thriller by Michael Billington

Coliseum, LondonStephen Sondheim’s bloodstained musical about the demon barber gets an adventurous outing at ENO First seen in New York in 2014, this semi-staged version of Stephen Sondhei…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:06AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Imelda Staunton: 'Why would you want fame?' by Dominic Cavendish

Imelda Staunton tells Dominic Cavendish she has no time for adulation.

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:00AM

Honour Bayes: A brief history of theatrical propaganda by Honour Bayes

Last week Richard III was reinterred into Leicester Cathedral with all the pomp and circumstance one would expect for our own Queen.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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BREAKING NEWS: Former One Directioner Zayn Malik to star in The Phantom of the Opera?

Former star of One Direction, Zayn Malik slated to star in Phantom Of The Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre, London

SOURCE: 1626 at 03:58AM

How “Sleep No More” Went From Avant-Garde Theatre Experiment To Thriving Commercial Enterprise by Matthew Westphal

When the British company brought its immersive adaptation of Macbeth to New York in 2011 and parked it at an old hotel on the far West Side, the project was still experimental and risky, goo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:54AM

Marlowe’s “Jew Of Malta” – Anti-Semitic? Or A Parody Of Anti-Semitism? by Matthew Westphal

“This toxic cocktail of alienation and murder is laced throughout with deadpan black comedy. Think Wolf Hall reimagined by Quentin Tarantino, and you begin to get the feel of it. ̷…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48AM

AEA Wins Koch Brothers’ Astroturf Award by Jason Rohrer

  Bitter Lemons learned early this morning that Actors’ Equity Association President Nick Wyman and Executive Director Mary McColl have jointly received a coveted honor from inter…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 03:29AM

Infographic: Optimal Image Sizes For All The Social Networks by Samantha Teter

I bet I spend a few hours a month just resizing photos for our website and social media accounts. Oftentimes, many managers might just use a photo that’s already been resized for somet…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to Let It Be by The Stage

International sensation Let It Be is now playing at London’s Garrick Theatre. Seen by over one million people worldwide, Let It Be is jam-packed

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sweeney Todd, English National Opera, review: 'a whacking great banquet' by Rupert Christiansen

Stars Bryn Terfel and Emma Thompson were a pleasure to watch

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:59AM

Exit Hugh Jackman, Enter Josephine Baker: Cush Jumbo’s Changing Times by Jeremy Gerard

One of the many things I never knew until I saw Cush Jumbo’s show Josephine And I is that Josephine Baker sang Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A Changin'” at Carnegie…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:12AM

Mark Shenton: A few of my favourite actors by Mark Shenton

I’ve already gone to some lengths — well, three columns’ worth — to identify some of my favourite working musical theatre actors

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Adam Riches on Bill Murray: ‘Ghostbusters made me want to be funny’ by Adam Riches

If Kevin Spacey looks like the guy who knows the punchline to the world’s greatest joke, then it must be Bill Murray who whispered it in his earMan, I love Bill Murray.I couldn’t think o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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DVR Alert: GIGI's Vanessa Hudgens Performs on Today's LIVE by TV News Desk

Nationally-syndicated morning talk show 'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' has announced that today, April 1, 2015 - Kelly and guet co-host Mark Consuelos will sit down with VANESSA HUDGENS to ta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Hilary Mantel Signs Books at Broadway's WOLF HALL: PARTS 1 & 2 This Month by BroadwayWorld

Dame Hilary Mantel, the double Man Booker Prize winner for her acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, as well as the author of the Broadway production Wolf Hall Parts 1 amp 2, i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Olympia Dukakis, Bill Irwin & Carey Perloff Set for 'Why Theater Matters' Panel at 92Y Tonight by BroadwayWorld

A panel of theater's great advocates and innovators-Carey Perloff, artistic director of San Francisco's legendary American Conservatory Theater, whose new book is Beautiful Chaos the multipl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

SOUND OFF Special Edition: Ease On Down The Road! 10 Fabulous Features Of THE WIZ, 2015's Live NBC Musical by Pat Cerasaro

This week it was announced that NBC would be following up its successful broadcasts of THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE and PETER PAN LIVE with an all-star new production of popular 1970s RampB music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

New Production Photos Of Emma Thompson & Bryn Terfel In ENO's SWEENEY TODD by Pat Cerasaro

Emma Thompson and Bryn Terfel bring SWEENEY TODD back home to London

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

Lady Gaga to Sing From Sondheim's Newest at the Tonys by Michael Dale

Lady Gaga will be introducing two songs from the score of Stephen Sondheim and David Ives' new musical in development at the 2015 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM

Interviews: Veep Star Anna Chlumsky Is Living on Love on Broadway

The Emmy nominee takes on her second Broadway show this year.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: Doctor Zhivago's Four Young Stars Add Some Revelry to Revolutionary Russia

Not even an army of Cossacks could keep these kids from having a blast on Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Interviews: After a Year and a Tony Award, Lena Hall Says Goodbye to Yitzhak and Hedwig

Four Hedwigs and countless quick changes later, Hall departs the production on April 4.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Enter by Tomorrow-Thursday 4/2 at Noon-to Win Two Pairs of Tickets to Bob McDonald’s Cabaret at Strathmore’s New AMP This Saturday, April 4th at 8 by Guest Author

We Are Giving Away 2 Pairs of Tickets to: BOB MCDONALD’S CABARET THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2015 AT 8 PM AT  STRATHMORE’S NEW  AMP 11810 Grand Park Avenue Suite 400 North Bethesda…

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MICF: Avenue Q by Anne-Marie Peard

Avenue Q is Trifle Theatre Company’s first show. It’s already sold out, so it sucks to be you if you didn’t book a ticket. There’s not much left to say when there ar…

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A Cellist Discovers Superpowers From His Bow in Premiere of Rock Musical Lizard Boy, Opening Tonight by Michael Gioia

Seattle Repertory Theatre's production of Lizard Boy, a world-premiere rock musical written and performed by Seattle native Justin Huertas, officially opens April 1 on the L…

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Their Favorite Things: Broadway and “Kimmy Schmidt” Star Tituss Burgess Shares His Theatregoing Expe by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audi…

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“Newsies” Meet the Newsies at Special Movie Screening, Uniting Stars from Stage and Screen, Tonight by Michael Gioia

A showing of the 1992 Disney film "Newsies," attended by original cast members from the film as well as stars of the Broadway musical's national tour, is held April 1 at the El…

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Airline Highway, Set in New Orleans Burlesque, Begins on Broadway Tonight by Carey Purcell, Robert Viagas

Lisa D’Amour's Airline Highway, a story set in the world of New Orleans burlesque, begins performances on Broadway April 1 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

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Off-Broadway Revival of 39 Steps Begins Tonight with Original Team by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway return of Patrick Barlow's Tony Award-nominated comedy 39 Steps begins performances April 1 prior to an official opening April 13 at the Union Square Th…

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Rene Fleming Is Living on Love, Starting Tonight on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The new comedy Living on Love, penned by Tony winner Joe DiPietro, begins previews at Broadway's Longacre Theatre 8 PM April 1 prior to an official opening April 20.

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“Sexily Disturbing” Rap and Horror Show Begins Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Animal Parts presents Revenge of the Popinjay at Dixon Place in downtown New York beginning April 1. Created by Anthony Johnston, the experimental theatrical piece explores LGBT the…

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Nighy in Navy: Skylight Star Bill Nighy on Broadway and Blue Suits by Robert Simonson

It's been almost a decade since Bill Nighy has appeared on Broadway, but the leading man is back: back to acting on Broadway, back to working with David Hare and back to starring in Sky…

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BULLETS OVER BROADWAY to Launch National Tour at Playhouse Square; 2015-16 Broadway Series Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The GE Chandelier won't be the only glittering jewel in town for long when Playhouse Square welcomes Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF T…

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New Play by “Wonder Years” Star Begins Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new play Dinner with the Boys, by Dan Lauria, most famous for playing the role of father Jack Arnold in "The Wonder Years," makes its Off-Broadway debut April 1.

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Interactive and Gender-Bending Macbeth Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Shakespeare Project presents the world premiere of Macbeth: The Unsex Me Here Project, in which audiences are able to decide which actors portray which iconic character from th…

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Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: April 1 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley, Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1918 Actor-manager Henry Miller opens his theatre in New York City. It's designed to seat 1,000 spectators and capable of handling the latest staging innovations. In 1998 the theatre…

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Off Broadway, Silence Is Golden by Wqxr

The spring theater season is traditionally dominated by Broadway openings, as the deadline for Tony awards considerations arrives at the end of April. But Off Broadway doesn’t go into hibe…

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Living on Love, Starring Renee Fleming & Jerry O’Connell, Begins Performances on Broadway by Broadway.com

Renée Fleming, Jerry O’Connell, Douglas Sills, Anna Chlumsky and more start previews in Living on Love on April 1. The Joe DiPietro comedy, directed by Kathleen Marshall, will o…

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Lisa D’Amour's Airline Highway Starts Previews on Broadway by Broadway.com

Lisa D’Amour's Airline Highway begins performances at Broadway's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on April 1. Directed by Joe Mantello, Manhattan Theatre Club’s presentati…

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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