Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Doruntine by Theasy.com

Doruntine Off Off Broadway, Interart Theatre, Blessed Unrest and Teatri ODA Reviewed by Angel Lam BOTTOM LINE: Based on an Albanian legend, Doruntine is an emotionally powerful tale in a la…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 11:26PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Live Out Loud Trailblazers Gala by Barry

                   The 14th Annual Young Trailblazers Gala 2015Live Out Loud presented an inspiring evening celebrating the LGBT Young Trailblazers at their annual Gala by …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:57PM

Tony nominees run the gamut

The musicals An American in Paris and Fun Home tied for most Tony Award nominations with 12 each on Tuesday, and showed two sides of this Broadway season.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:51PM

Sutton Foster Needs to Pick Up an Ice Pack, a Band-Aid & Some Peacocks After Younger: Episode 6 by Ryan McPhee

Liza, played by Tony winner Sutton Foster, has already proven that she can take charge and run the show on TV Land's Younger. This week, Diana hands over the reins and giv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:30PM

Your Bad Customer Experience May Be A Feature, Not A Bug by Joe Patti

About a month ago I bookmarked a post Seth Godin had made about customer service. Since it is a little longer than usual, I waited until I had the time to come back to read it. Now I sort of…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:28PM

Bravo, The 2015 Tony Nominees

       

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:26PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Ari Brand, Molly Ephraim and Raviv Ullman to Star in BAD JEWS at Geffen Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Geffen Playhouse announces Ari Brand Broadway The Neil Simon Plays Off-Broadway My Name is Asher Lev, Molly Ephraim ABC's Last Man Standing, Broadway Into the Woods, Fiddler on the Roof film…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52PM

Broadway Theater Review: Gigi by Lauren Yarger

A Visual Delight, but Not Enough Intellectual StimulationBy Lauren YargerIn what is the biggest snub of the 2015 Tony Award nominations, Gigi snagged only a Best featured Actress nomination …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:34PM

BAM to Name New Space After Departing President Karen Brooks Hopkins by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, April 28, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a gala celebration honoring BAM President Karen Brooks Hopkins as she prepares to retire in June after more than 36 years of extraordi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Lea DeLaria Moves Up to Series Regular on ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, Lea DeLariahas been promoted to series regular for the fourth season of Netflix's originalprison dramedy ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, on which she portrays 'Carrie 'Big Bo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Closet Land by Factory 449 at Anacostia Arts Center. “…it is a chair gripping, hair-raising, horrifically intense production that you cannot afford to miss.” – H…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:36PM

“Grantchester” – DVD review by Dale Reynolds

Adapted from the crime novels of James Runcie, the TV series Grantchester is set in a small bucolic section of England, namely Cambridgeshire, and sees youngish vicar Sidney Chambers (James …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:26PM

Impressions of Mark Morris Dance Group by The Dance Enthusiast

"Like an advertisement straight from Madison Avenue, he meticulously architects space and miniaturizes the kinesphere to manage our experience: We look where we’re supposed to look and see…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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WAY UPSTREAM Chichester Festival Theatre by Libby Purves

SHIP OF FOOLS GOES AGAINST THE FLOW… This is the play which flooded the Olivier stage and the National Theatre electrics in 1982. Of all Alan Ayckbourn’s massive oeuvre it is one of the …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:59PM

How Good Is Alan Cumming’s Impression of Kristin Chenoweth? Check It Out! (Video) by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth have been announced as hosts of this year's Tony Awards, which will be presented June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:54PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React: How Broadway Woke Up to Tony News! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Sting, Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney…

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:37PM

Nancy Anderson and More Lead Goodspeed's GUYS AND DOLLS, Opening Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2015 season at the Goodspeed Opera House with the Broadway classic Guys and Dolls. Roll the dice on this winning musical comedy running now through June 20 a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31PM

Theatre Review: ‘Closet Land’ by Factory 449 at Anacostia Arts Center by Heather Hill

I can think of no more timely or masterfully presented play to recommend anyone go see than Factory 449’s riveting rendition of Radha Bharadwaj’s Closet Land, directed by Rick Hammerly, …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:25PM

Kristin Chenoweth Hops Back Aboard Twentieth Century April 28 by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas and Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, who missed performances of her Broadway musical On the Twentieth Century  April 24-26 due to illness, was well enough to return to the show …

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:25PM

Raven Theatre’s timely “Beast on the Moon” a poignant reminder of Armenian genocide by Hedy Weiss

The timing, as well as the patrimony, could hardly be more ideal. Raven Theatre’s production ... The post Raven Theatre’s timely “Beast on the Moon” a poignant remind…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 07:09PM

Bugsy Malone, Lyric Hammersmith, review: 'razzmatazz perfection' by Dominic Cavendish

From exuberant singing to deadpan dialogue, a brilliant cast of child actors delivers the goods in this stage version of Alan Parker's much-loved film, says Dominic Cavendish

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:01PM

STAGE TUBE: Tony Hosts Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth (in Spirit) Share a Special Message by Stage Tube

Just after the official announcement that he and fellow Tony winnerKristin Chenoweth would be hosting the 2015 TONY AWARDS, Alan Cumming posted a special video message on Twitter. Check it o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:01PM

'You must accept that muscle is machinery' by The Arts Desk

Basketball doesn’t often stray onto the arts pages. Cinema pays the occasional visit. White Men Can’t Jump starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson as a pair of slamdunking hustlers. Ho…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos! Patti LuPone & Bobby Cannavale Bring Louisiana to NYC in Benefit Reading of The Rose Tattoo by Broadway.com

Stars aligned for a good cause on April 27, when Patti LuPone, Bobby Cannavale and more performed a one-night-only benefit reading of The Rose Tattoo for the Acting Company at the Samuel J. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:57PM

Tony Nominations 2015: ‘An American in Paris’ and ‘Fun Home’ Emerge as Favorites by Michael Paulson

The musicals “An American in Paris” and “Fun Home” tied for the most nominations, 12, with 10 for “Something Rotten!”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:47PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Revolutionists’ at Catholic University by Roger Catlin

Women’s role in the French Revolution is generally remembered to be the image of the fictional Lady Liberty in the famous Delacroix painting, hoisting the tri-colored flag, leading the…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 06:46PM

'American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' lead Tony noms

The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" each received a leading 12 Tony Award nominations showing two very different sides of this Broadway season. (April 28)    &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:38PM

Childsplay Artistic Director David Saar to Retire After Four Decades by American Theatre Editors

The company's founding artistic director will step down, handing the reigns to longtime ensemble member Dwayne Hartford.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:27PM

Peter Pan The Musical at Children’s Theatre Company by Erin Nagel

Remember when you were young and couldn’t wait to grow up? Then you could do the fun things grownups were doing like driving a car and not having to go to school? But alas, the world doesn…

SOURCE: Girl Meets Broadway at 06:20PM

‘Disgraced,’ ‘Wolf Hall’ among Tony nominees for Best Play by PBS Newshour

Watch Video | Listen to the AudioRELATED LINKSBringing the Tudors to television and Broadway in ‘Wolf Hall’ Tony-Award Winning Va. Theater Sprouted From Garage Musical Tribute to Corpora…

SOURCE: PBS at 06:20PM

Vote for Your Picks to Win 2015 Tony Awards by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com launches our Tony Awards poll, asking readers to vote for the nominees they'd like to see take home Broadway's biggest honor June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:14PM

Baritone George Masswohl rescues Sweeney Todd by Trish Crawford

Singer stepped in when Greer Grimsley had voice trouble Saturday in Vancouver Opera production.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:13PM

REVIEW: Closer To Heaven, Union Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins What makes the musical stand-out is it unashamed gaiety, and I use that word in its modern sense. This is, as Nicholas De Jongh said when the piece premiered, "the first t…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:09PM

Arts and Entertainment Publicist Edward T. Callaghan Dies at 66 by BroadwayWorld

Noted arts and entertainment publicist, Edward T. Callaghan, of Manhattan and Southampton, died at home of complications from cancer on April 25th, it was confirmed today by his brother, Joh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:08PM

Julie Andrews to Present Tony Walton With Goodspeed Musicals Award This June by BroadwayWorld

On June 6th, designer and director Tony Walton will receive The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre at Goodspeed Musicals' Gala event RAZZLE DAZZLE. Just announce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM

Montreal producer Adam Blanshay celebrates and mourns Tony nods by Victoria Ahearn - The Canadian Press

Wolf Hall and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time get 14 nominations, but lack of recognition spells end of Living on Love.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:05PM

Features: Competition: Sing your heart out with The Last Five Years

Jason Robert Brown will judge entries submitted via YouTube and social media

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Photos: David Suchet rehearses his Lady Bracknell for West End Earnest

Adrian Noble's production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 24 June follows a UK tour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:00PM

Theater News: Julie Andrews to Present Tony Walton With Award at Annual Goodspeed Gala

The award-winning designer will be celebrated at the Connecticut theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, April 28, 2015    Boneau/Bryan-Brown congratulates all the TONY nominees! For a complete list of nominees click the link below http://www.tony…

SOURCE: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN at 05:59PM

Young Definition Theatre builds a capable 'Doll's House' by Chris Jones

The Definition Theatre Company, an intriguing new Chicago theater company formed by graduates of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and currently in its inaugural season, describ…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:55PM

2015 Tony Award Co-Hosts Alan Cumming & (Kinda Sorta) Kristin Chenoweth Have a Special Message for You! by Ryan McPhee

Our dynamic Tony-hosting duo has a special message for us! Sort of. Tony winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth will be our emcees (no, not that kind) on Broadway’s biggest night t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Matthew Morrison Comments On FINDING NEVERLAND Tony Awards Snub & Congratulates Nominees by Pat Cerasaro

Matthew Morrison comments on FINDING NEVERLAND's lack of Tony nominations

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Photo Flash: First Look at IMMEDIATE FAMILY, Directed by Phylicia Rashad at the Taper by BroadwayWorld

Immediate Family, a biting new comedy written by Paul Oakley Stovall and directed by Phylicia Rashad, opens at the Center Theatre GroupMark Taper Forum on Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Performance…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Bugsy Malone review – splurge-gun turf wars and cutesy molls by Michael Billington

Lyric Hammersmith, LondonThe young cast strut, smoulder and hoof their hearts out, but this adaptation of Alan Parker’s 1975 film has nothing new to say about the gangster-movie traditionT…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:30PM

Going Bridal: Backstage at It Shoulda Been You with Sierra Boggess, Episode 8: Farewell! by Broadway.com

It's Sierra's last vlog, and her friends at It Shoulda Been You are busy celebrating Barbra Streisand's birthday.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:29PM

Chicago Children’s Theatre Announces 2015–16 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Chicago theatre for young audiences season will include seven plays, including a world premiere by Nambi E. Kelley about the Civil Rights Movement.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:26PM

Broadway Theater Review: It Shoulda Been You by Lauren Yarger

Chip Zien, Tyne Daly, Harriet Harris, Michael X. Martin. Photo: Joan MarcusIt Shoulda Been Funnier; It Shoulda Been a HitBy  Lauren YargerA star-studded ensemble featuring Tyne Daly, Si…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 05:23PM

Matthew Broderick & Sarah Jessica Parker Headed to Provincetown This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Mark Cortale, Producing Artistic Director of The Art House in Provincetown, MA was thrilled to announce today that Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker will join his inaugural Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21PM

Julie Andrews Heads to Goodspeed to Salute Her Ex by Robert Viagas

Broadway and film star Julie Andrews will appear in person June 6 at Goodspeed Musicals in East Haddam, CT, to present an award to her ex-husband, Oscar- Emmy- and Tony-winni…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

‘The Odd Couple’ (Female Version) at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Anne Vandercook

What is not fun about a good ol’ fashioned gender swap? Well, that is exactly what you will be in for at the Little Theatre of Alexandria this month with their production of The Odd Couple…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:14PM

ROMEO & JULIET Starring Orlando Bloom & Condola Rashad Now Available On DVD by Pat Cerasaro

Own a fresh Broadway production of a timeless romance on DVD forever

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM

American Buffalo, Wyndham's Theatre by Demetrios Matheou

From the great, gasp-inducing rush of colour when the curtain opens on American Buffalo to the embrace that closes it, this revival of David Mamet’s career-making rummage through the junky…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:11PM

The Visit Heads to The View! Chita Rivera Discusses Her Latest Broadway Bow & Meeting the Pope by Ryan McPhee

The Visit headliner Chita Rivera, after receiving a Tony nomination this very morning, stopped by The View to discuss her return to Broadway and getting to work with John Doyle in the Kander…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:08PM

‘American in Paris,’ ‘Fun Home’ Lead Tony Nominations With 12 Each by Jesse

Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees from the Paramount Hotel in Times Square.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 05:01PM

Theater News: McCarter Theatre Center's Emily Mann to Receive Margo Jones Award

The New Jersey theater's artistic director will be honored at a ceremony this May.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Trends: 10 Fun Facts About This Year's Tony Nominees

From Kelli O'Hara's six nominations to the 10 British nominees, here are some statistics that you need to know.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Director Julie Taymor Steers A 'Grounded' Portrait Of A Drone Pilot by Audie Cornish

The political, one-woman play starring Anne Hathaway seems to be the opposite of what Taymor — the creative force behind Broadway's The Lion King and Spider-Man musical — is known for.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:55PM

Slew Of New Tony Awards Themed Video Promos For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS On Broadway by Pat Cerasaro

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS celebrates its many Tony nominations

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

Artists Repertory Theatre Announces 2015-16 Season of New Plays by American Theatre Editors

The Portland theatre's bill next season will include Teresa Rebeck, Heidi Schreck and Terrence McNally; plus a world premiere musical set in Cuba, featuring the music of Tiempo Libre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:51PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Sarah Stiles- 'That puppet sex is gonna be extra bangin' tonight'! by BroadwayWorld

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Tony Winner Steve Kazee & More Join TNT's LEGENDS by TV News Desk

This summer, TNT and Hyundai are coming together to reward viewers eagerly awaiting the August 13 premiere of the TNT original series Legends, starring Screen Actors Guild AwardR winner Sean…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Theater People Podcast Welcomes Emmy, Tony Nominee Martha Plimpton by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, April 28th the Theater People Podcast welcomes three-time Tony-nominee Martha Plimpton. Perhaps best know for her TV and film work RAISING HOPE, THE GOONIES, PARENTHOOD, 200 CIGA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM

Dramatists Guild Fund Announces #WriteChange Scholarship Recipients by Courtney Kochuba

Today, the Dramatists Guild Fund awarded ten writers from across the country with DGF #WriteChange Scholarships. Samuel French is particularly proud of SF playwright Damon Chua (Film Chinoi…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 04:47PM

Harvey Weinstein’s ‘Finding Neverland’ comes up empty at Tony noms by Michael Riedel

The Tony nominators gave Harvey Weinstein the hook, the Captain Hook! Weinstein’s $20 million Peter Pan musical “Finding Neverland” — his first foray onto Broadway — failed to rece…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:47PM

Tony nominations 2015: Alison Bechdel on 'Fun Home's' moment by Deborah Vankin

Alison Bechdel’s graphic coming-of-age memoir, “Fun Home,” doesn’t exactly seem the stuff of Broadway musicals. The book -- which has become a touchstone of gender identity since its…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:45PM

Tony's: 'An American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' lead nominations by Joe Dziemianowicz

“An American in Paris" and “Fun Home” led the pack Tuesday in Tony nominations with 12 nods apiece.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:44PM

West End Review: ‘American Buffalo’ with Damian Lewis, John Goodman

Buffaloes, American or otherwise, live in herds. Leading actors don’t — and it sure shows in this starry revival of “American Buffalo,” David Mamet’s 1975 play about th…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:35PM

Kristin Chenoweth Tweets Tony Awards Update While On Sick Leave From ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY by Pat Cerasaro

Too sick to perform in ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, but still sharing the love on social media

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Cartoonist Al Hirschfeld’s Pink UES Townhouse for Sale With Original Mural Inside by Alanna Martinez

The artist, who is renowned for his caricatures of Broadway and Hollywood actors and the drawings he produced for the New York Times, died in 2003 and left behind an unforgettable legacy and…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:29PM

'S Wonderful: Backstage at An American in Paris with Max von Essen, Episode 1: Bonjour! by Broadway.com

Max von Essen's first vlog backstage at An American in Paris is full of goodies, including a trip to a few TV shows.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM

Georama: The Totally True Tale of America’s 1st Great Artist & Adventurer Told on 3 Miles of Canvas! by Trav S.D.

We had a pleasant and educational time last night at the Drama League’s Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley Studio Lab. Pal West Hyler, whose shows I have reviewed here, here and here, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:27PM

Why Russian-American Jews Are Ballroom Dance Leaders by Alexandra Starr

As ABC's Dancing with the Stars celebrates its 10th anniversary, we explain why Russian Jewish immigrants and their descendants have stepped to the front of this country's ballroom dance sce…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:27PM

‘Man of La Mancha’ bound for Broadway again?

Could Shakespeare Theatre Company’s hit production of “Man of La Mancha” be a stepping stone for a 50th-anniversary Broadway revival? That speculation was fueled Saturday when Martha N…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:25PM

Broadway Theater Review: Skylight by Lauren Yarger

Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan. Photo: John HaynesNot Sure What These Characters See in Each Other, Or What Everyone Sees in the PlayBy Lauren YargerI am starting to sound like a broken …

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 04:25PM

For Broadway Shows, There’s A Prize For Opening Late by Joanna Kao

Cherry Jones, the two-time Tony winner and veteran Broadway actress, hasn’t been to all 14 opening nights that Broadway played host to this month, but she estimates she’s attended “oh,…

SOURCE: fivethirtyeight.com at 04:24PM

For Broadway Shows, There’s A Prize For Opening Late by Joanna Kao, Joanna Kao

Cherry Jones, the two-time Tony winner and veteran Broadway actress, hasn’t been to all 14 opening nights that Broadway played host to this month, but she estimates she’s attended “oh,…

SOURCE: fivethirtyeight.com at 04:24PM

Chenoweth, Cumming to host 2015 Tony Awards

This is sure to be one heck of a dynamic duo! Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming have been selected to host the 69th Annual Tony Awards on June 7. Live from Radio City Music Hall, the show w…

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:24PM

Bryan Cranston Raves About FINDING NEVERLAND In New Video Promo by Pat Cerasaro

A Tony-winner talks Finding Neverland

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Odds & Ends: Watch Idina Menzel & Savannah Guthrie Duet, Viola Davis to Play Harriet Tubman & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Watch Idina Menzel & Savannah Guthrie Duet It’s Broadway superstar Idina Menzel—and The Today Show’s …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:23PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Christopher Wheeldon- 'This is the cherry on top of the sundae' by BroadwayWorld

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23PM

Inside The Recording Studio With SOMETHING ROTTEN! by Pat Cerasaro

Go inside recording the cast album for Something Rotten

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:17PM

U.S. Versus U.K. in This Year’s Tony Award Nominations by Michael Gioia

American and British works are going head to head this year at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. Several British imports (including the actors who transferred with them) are up against American w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

U.S. vs. U.K. in This Year’s Tony Award Nominations by Michael Gioia

American and British works are going head to head this year at the 69th Annual Tony Awards. Several British imports (including the actors who transferred with them) are up against American w…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Tony nominations 2015: Seven snubs and surprises by Steven Zeitchik

Sure, “An American in Paris” and “Wolf Hall Parts 1

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:11PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Steven Boyer- 'Just a regular Tuesday!' by BroadwayWorld

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:10PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets Tony Congrats to Both Nominees & Snubs! by BroadwayWorld

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Twitter to sum up today's news of the 69th Annual Tony Award nominations as only he could

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

BWW TV: Chatting with John Turturro, Marin Mazzie & the Company of Encores! ZORBA!; Plus Performance! by BroadwayWorld TV

John Turturro will star in the title role of Zorba, joined by Adam Chanler-Berat, Robert Cuccioli, Elizabeth A. Davis,Santino Fontana, Marin Mazzie, Robert Montano, Carlos Valdes and Zo Wana…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

For Bloomington painter, it's open air, open mind

Gregg Fretheim, an inveterate traveler, combines his love for adventure and painting outdoors.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 04:00PM

Theatre News: British plays dominate Tony Awards shortlists

Wolf Hall, Skylight, Curious Incident and The Audience are among those in contention for this year's Tony Awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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'Living on Love' to close

The new Broadway comedy 'Living on Love,' starring Renee Fleming, closes Sunday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:56PM

Momix evokes earthy spectacle by Celia Wren

A puppet fire. Mirror-generated hordes. A tent that seems to be made of molten gold. These are some of the niftier effects in “Alchemia,” the striking, if gimmicky and sometimes over-sol…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:56PM

Tonys nod to American classics -- and not so classics

A grab bag of shows snare Tony Award nominations.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:46PM

59E59 Theaters 2015–16 Season To Feature 4 New Plays and 1 New Musical by American Theatre Editors

New plays by Yuseff El Guindi, John Guare, Beth Henley, Marcus Gardley, Rebecca Gilman, Elizabeth Egloff, Lauren Gunderson and Aaron Loeb headline the theatre's second 5A Season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:46PM

Photos! Feel the Love in the Recording Studio with Chita Rivera, Roger Rees & the Cast of The Visit by Broadway.com

Click for photos of Chita Rivera, Roger Rees and the cast of The Visit recording their official cast album on April 27, 2015 at Avatar Studios. Get the new album June 26!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM

Milagro’s 2015-16 Season to Include Three World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The Latino theatre company's season will include world premieres by Olga Sanchez, Karen Zacarías and Rebecca Martinez.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:42PM

‘Living on Love’ Announces Final Performance Date by Broadway's Best Shows

The new Broadway comedy Living on Love, announced it will play its final performance this Sunday, May 3. The show will have played 21 previews and 16 regular performance at the Longacre Thea…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:39PM

VIDEO: 6-Year-Old Theater Critic Iain Armitage Reflects on 2015 TONY Noms! by BroadwayWorld

Six-year-old theatre critic Iain Armitage is back with another video, this time congratulating the 2015 Tony Award Nominees, and sending a special shout out to those that didn't receive nomi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:37PM

With Blood In The Paddock, The Tony Horse Race Heats Up The Broadway Track: Analysis by Jeremy Gerard

Contrary to what you might have read elsewhere this morning, Harvey Weinstein never threw in the towel on Finding Neverland, and has no plan to now. He charged into the end-of-season with gu…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:37PM

The T. Schreiber Studio 46th Anniversary Gala: Photos and Interviews by Stagebuddy News

The T. Schreiber Studio for Theatre & Film, one of the country’s foremost professional theatre organizations, hosted their 46th Anniversary Gala on Sunday April 26, 2015. This year’s…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:36PM

BWW TV: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker on Revealing the 2015 Tony Awards Nominations, Tackling Broadway & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker were tapped to reveal the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City this morning - and BroadwayWorld'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:33PM

Tony Nominees React: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, more by Joe Dziemianowicz

Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Ken Watanabe and more stars react to their Tony Awards nominations.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:31PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's GLORIA - Kyle Beltran, Catherine Combs & More! by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre will soon stage the worldpremiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' newest play GLORIA, with previews starting Thursday, May 28, prior to opening Monday, June 15.Evan Cabnet will d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Brandy Joins the Cast of Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ Tonight by Broadway's Best Shows

Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood joins the cast of Broadway’s hit musical Chicago tonight (4/28). Chicago is currently playing at the Ambassador Theatre. A Grammy award-winning singe…

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 03:25PM

The Main Attraction: 3D Theatrical’s “Side Show” Exhibits That One Plus One Equals Double The Great Production In Fullerton, CA! by Leo Buck

“Ladies and Gentlemen! Step right up” to see one of the most inventive extravaganzas ever to grace the Great White Way! We’re talkin’ about “Side Show” folks–the hit musica…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 03:17PM

Tony Nominations Aftermath: ‘Living on Love’ First to Post Closing Notice by Gordon Cox

Broadway comedy “Living on Love” will make a quick exit, with producers announcing they’ll close the show Sunday after the production failed to secure a spot on the list of…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:16PM

Photo Exclusive: A Two-Show Day With the Scene-Stealing Young Lovers of The Visit, John Riddle and M by Matthew Blank

Kander and Ebb's The Visit officially opened on Broadway April 23 and today earned five Tony nominations, including one for Best Musical. John Riddle and Michelle Veintimilla, the young …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

VIDEO: Tony Nominee Chita Rivera Chats THE VISIT & More on 'The View' by TV News Desk

Nominated today for a Tony Award for her performance in Broadway's THE VISIT, Chita Rivera paid a visit to ABC's THE VIEW.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:08PM

Harvey Weinstein Reacts to Finding Neverland’s Tony Nom Exclusion by Robert Viagas

Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood producer who has been making forays onto Broadway with Finding Neverland, waxed philosophical when approached for comment by Deadline.com after his new musica…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Meet the Muellers! Jessie, Matthew, Abby and Andrew on Sibling Rivalry and Show Biz by Mary Houlihan

Tony Award-winning actress Jessie Mueller (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) received the Actress of the Year Award from the Sarah Siddons Society April 27 in a music-filled ceremo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

TV News: Broadway's Viola Davis May Star in Harriet Tubman Film

The How to Get Away With Murder star is also executive-producing the HBO telepic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Trends: Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James, and More New Tony Nominees Tweet Their Glee

The real Tony nomination reactions are found in the hashtags.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballet to Broadway: Christopher Wheeldon with Rita Moreno by Sandi Durell

  An illuminating and entertaining intergenerational look at two dance legends.       By Joel Benjamin       Illuminating doesn’t begin to describe the m…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:57PM

THE KING AND I at Lincoln Center Theater - 9 Tony Award® Nominations!

Congratulations to Lincoln Center Theater’s revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING AND Ion their 9 Tony Award® nominations!

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 02:57PM

Breaking News: LIVING ON LOVE to Close on Broadway This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

The new screwball comedyLiving on Love, is the season's first post-Tony nomination closing announcement after receiving no nominations this morning. The showwill play its final performance o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker on Surprising Tony Nominees & Lighting Up the Stage by Broadway.com

Bruce Willis, who is making his Broadway debut in Misery in the fall, joined forces with Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker to announce this year's Tony noms.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:53PM

2015 Tony Award Nominations for Broadway Musicals – Nods & Snubs by Musical Theatre Magazine

This morning, Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards, which will be held at Radio City Music Hall on June 7th and televised on CBS. Among the ann…

SOURCE: musicaltheatremagazine.wordpress.com at 02:50PM

Hear Their Tears and Laughter! Exclusive Audio of The Best Tony Nomination Reactions by Michael Gioia, Andrew Gans

Lives change in a matter of minutes on the morning of Tony Award nominations, and these three nominees were overcome with emotion when they heard the news on April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre by Jay Handelman

Tony winner will stage community theater's production of the tribal rock musical... Read more » The post Ben Vereen begins auditions for 'Hair' at Venice Theatre appeared first on Ticke…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 02:46PM

Tony Awards: Renee Fleming Comedy Closing After Shut Out, More to Come by Roger Friedman

The comedy “Living on Love” starring opera great Renee Fleming has posted a closing notice for May 3. They were shut out Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 02:45PM

Where Are They Now? Top Tony Winners from 2014 by NewYork.com

Now that we know who the 2015 Tony nominees are, let’s take a look back at what last year’s winners are up to. And what current nominees like Kristin Chenoweth, Kelli O’Har…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:43PM

'American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' get a leading 12 Tony noms

The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" each received a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, showing two very different sides of this Broadway season.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:43PM

The Tony Nominations: Kings, Queens, and Lesbian Cartoonists by Michael Schulman

It’s a bad day to be Harvey Weinstein’s assistant. That is, a particularly bad day. The Pooh-Bah of Oscar campaigning cannonballed into Broadway this year, as the lead producer of “Fin…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 02:43PM

Photo Coverage: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations! by Walter McBride

Bruce WillisandMary-Louise Parkerjust announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing thatKristin Chenowethcurre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42PM

Britain's strong showing at the Tony awards is about more than just talent by Mark Lawson

The UK has become an experimental studio for risk-averse Broadway – but that shouldn’t detract from the great British talent nominated for this year’s Tonys Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:41PM

Broadway’s ‘Loving on Love’ to Close This Sunday, May 3 by NewYork.com

The post-Tony spate of closings has begun. Living on Love, the comedy by Tony winner Joe DiPietro, received no Tony nominations and will close at the Longacre Theatre on May 3.   The pl…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:40PM

Nods, snubs and sweeps: Five takeaways from the 2015 Tony Award nominations by David Cote and Adam Feldman

This morning, Broadway-bound Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker announced the nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards. While for us there weren’t a lot of surprises (our pre-nominations were pr…

SOURCE: Time Out at 02:35PM

'American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' get a leading 12 Tony noms by Mark Kennedy Ap Drama Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" each received a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, showing two very different sides of this Broadway seaso…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:35PM

Arts nonprofit to move near Delmar Loop

St. Louis ArtWorks helps kids pursue careers.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:30PM

The 7 Biggest Tony Nomination Snubs and Surprises

In a busy Broadway season that encompassed a slew of well-received productions but no clear juggernaut, there was an anything-goes element to prognosticating the nominations for the 2015 To…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:29PM

St. Louis producers exult over Tony nominations

'Fun Home' is up for 12 awards, including Best Musical

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:29PM

Happy #TonyTuesday! Stars & Supporters Tweet Their Excitement After the 2015 Tony Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

When Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker announced the 2015 Tony Award nominations on the morning of April 28, they made a bunch of thrilled Broadway stars jump for joy in their PJ…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

News: Centerstage and Everyman Theatre Change Curtain Times to Comply with City of Baltimore’s Curfew by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The show will go on in Baltimore but not without a few changes. The recent unrest in the city of Baltimore has prompted the city to impose a mandated curfew from 10pm to 5am starting this ev…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 02:26PM

Broadway Theater Review: On the Twentieth Century with Kristin Chenoweth by Lauren Yarger

Revival Has Its Whistlestops, but Goes Off TrackBy Lauren YargerEveryone is all aboard for Kristin Chenoweth as zany Lily Garland in Roundabout Theatre's revival of the Cy Coleman musical On…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 02:26PM

For Working Actors, It’s Feast or Famine by Ken Kurson

Residual checks trickle in for House of Cards star Al Sapienza, sometimes juicy sometimes not

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:24PM

Tonys: 'Living on Love' is First Casualty by David Rooney

After coming up empty-handed in Tuesday morning's nominations announcement, the comedy featuring renowned operatic soprano Renee Fleming will close on Sunday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:22PM

Immediate Family, a Comedy of Sibling Secrets, Will Play L.A.; Phylicia Rashad Directs

Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad will direct Paul Oakley Stovall's Immediate Family, a new comedy about secrets revealed at a family reunion, which will play the Mark Taper…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

Tony nominations 2015: Patterns in a chaotic Broadway season by Charles McNulty

The Tony Awards are a time for taking stock, but let’s not put an undue burden on this year’s nominations. To sort out the enigma of the 2014-15 Broadway season would require dusting off…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:19PM

The Fantasticks and Sunny Afternoon by Jim Taylor

Jim Taylor presents A Closer Look at Broadway for Tuesday, April 28, 2015

SOURCE: www.podtrac.com at 02:18PM

Child Theatre Critic Iain Armitage Weighs in on the Tony Nominations

Precocious child theatre critic Iain Armitage, known for his video reviews of musicals and plays in Washington, D.C. and on Broadway, shared his opinion of the 2015 Tony Award nominations, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

In Case You Missed It: Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker Announce the 2015 Tony Nominees by NewYork.com

The 2015 Tony nominations were announced this morning at the Paramount Hotel’s Diamond Horseshoe by Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis. The actor will be making his Broadw…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:12PM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel, Ryann Redmond & Savannah Guthrie Sing Karaoke for A BROADER WAY by Stage Tube

NBC TODAY's Samantha Guthrie was joined on stage by IFTHEN's Idina Menzel and Ryann Redmond singing karaoke for a good cause.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM

Photo Coverage: Sigourney Weaver, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Turn Out for Signature Theatre's Annual Gala Honoring James Lapine by Jennifer Broski

On April 20, 2015, Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Monk joined Brynn O'Malley, Claybourne Elder andDonna Migliaccio to honor renowned Stephen Sondheim collaborator James Lapine Sun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

‘Living On Love’ Getting No Tony Love, Posts Closing Notice; More Will Follow by Jeremy Gerard

Joe DiPietro’s revision of Garson Kanin’s valedictory comedy Peccadillo, which marked the Broadway debut of diva Renée Fleming, will close on Sunday. Staged by Kathleen Marshal…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:06PM

Tony Award Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming to Host 2015 Tony Awards by Musical Theatre Magazine

Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming have been announced as co-hosts for the 2015 Tony Awards. The live event adored by Broadway fans around the world will be broadcast from…

SOURCE: musicaltheatremagazine.wordpress.com at 02:01PM

BWW Exclusive: Diary of an Englishman in New York- Selfishly Taking Our Clothes Off For The Greater Good by Rufus Wright

Follow along as Wright takes us behind the scenes of The Audience's Broadway journey with 'Diary of an Englishman in New York'. Be sure to check back weekly for his latest installments

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: See John Turturro, Zoë Wanamaker, Santino Fontana and Cast of City Center's Zorba!

The production will also star Marin Mazzie, Adam Chanler-Berat, and Robert Cuccioli.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Living on Love, Starring Renée Fleming, Announces Closing Date

Joe DiPietro's comedy also stars Douglas Sills, Jerry O'Connell, and Anna Chlumsky.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Living on Love, Starring Renee Fleming, Jerry O’Connell & Douglas Sills, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The diva is departing Broadway after receiving no Tony nominations. Living on Love, starring Renée Fleming, Jerry O’Connell, Douglas Sills, Anna Chlumsky and more will shutter o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:55PM

Locked Out of Tony Nominations, Broadway’s Living on Love Posts Closing Notice by Andrew Gans, Robert Viagas

Having come away empty-handed from the 2015 Tony Award nominations, the new Broadway comedy Living on Love, which features opera star Renée Fleming, posted its closing notice …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:55PM

Did You Know... Fun Facts About the 2015 Tony Nominees! by BroadwayWorld

The 2015 Tony nominations were announced this morning by Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for CLICK HERE to check out a full lis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:53PM

Tony Award Nominations 2015: A Tight Race with An American in Paris and Fun Home Leading the Pack by Michael Block

It's that time of the year! The 2015 Tony nominations were announced to celebrate the best of Broadway. Here is the complete list of nominees. Check back later for Theater in the Now's Top 5…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:51PM

Olive Prince Dance shows new work this weekend by Josh

Olive Prince, leader of Olive Prince Dance, is showing an in-progess version of her new full length dance, Of our remnants, Thursday April 30–Saturday May 2 this weekend at the Iron Factor…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 01:50PM

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker Talk Misery and Heisenberg

Bruce Willis (he's Broadway bound in Misery, the stage adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel) and Mary-Louise Parker (a 2001 Tony winner who will star Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Why the Brits are ruling Broadway by Matt Wolf

Will the States' Anglophilia fade? asks Matt Wolf

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:45PM

‘Closet Land’ is courageous and uncomfortable, but also predictable by Celia Wren

To watch Factory 449’s “Closet Land” is to undergo an unpleasant ordeal: This fact reflects credit on the artists who have mounted Radha Bharadwaj’s excruciatingly grim play about wi…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:44PM

Media Watchdog Site One Million Moms Targets Sutton Foster's YOUNGER by TV News Desk

The One Million Moms web site has targeted Sutton Foster's new TV Land series YOUNGER for their latest crusade as media watchdog

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

'American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' get a leading 12 Tony noms by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" each received a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, showing two very different sides of this Broadway season.One si…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:29PM

Tony awards 2015: Helen Mirren and Bill Nighy lead British nominations by Mark Brown

British talent takes centre stage, with Mirren favourite to be crowned for playing the Queen and Nighy given a nod for sparkling turn in Skylight Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:27PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Beth Malone (With Photo!) by BroadwayWorld

Beth Malone, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Fun Home

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:25PM

Royal Opera House staff to vote on strike after pay talks break down by David Hutchison

Royal Opera House staff will vote on strike action after pay talks broke down between the venue and backstage union BECTU. Discussions

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:18PM

Wolf Hall, Parts One & Two by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

This post is by Victor Gluck, Editor-in-Chief As deftly adapted by British playwright Mike Poulton and vigorously directed by Jeremy Herrin, the plays on the stage of the Winter Garden vivid…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:12PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Encores! ZORBA! - John Turturro, Marin Mazzie, Santino Fontana & More! by BroadwayWorld

John Turturro will star in the title role of Zorba, joined by Adam Chanler-Berat, Robert Cuccioli, Elizabeth A. Davis,Santino Fontana, Marin Mazzie, Robert Montano, Carlos Valdes and Zoe Wan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM

2014 Tony Nominees React - Ruthie Ann Miles - 'I asked him [Bart] for some notes' by BroadwayWorld

Ruthie Ann Miles, The King and I Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Minneapolis Institute of Arts hopes public will show $1 million in love for 'Eros' sculpture

Minneapolis Institute of Arts unveils a massive sculpture — and a fundraising plan to pay for it.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:06PM

Maggie Brown: Life after Ben Stephenson will be harder for the BBC by Maggie Brown

We’ve been seeing a lot of farewells across the arts, from Nicolas Hytner’s smooth handover and Kevin Spacey’s magnificent sing song at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00PM

Obituaries: Emmy Nominee Jayne Meadows Has Died

Meadows made multiple Broadway appearances in the 1940s.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Everyman Theatre adjusts its start time to comply with Baltimore curfew by Lorraine Treanor

In response to the violence and rioting on April 27 following the funeral of Freddie Gray who died in police custody, the city of Baltimore is enforcing a general curfew beginning April 28, …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:59PM

What Does Mary-Louise Parker Think Of This Year’s Tony Hosts? by Michael Gioia

After Tony Award winner Mary-Louise Parker announced this year's Tony Award nominations, she shared her thoughts on the 2015 Tony hosts — fellow Tony winners Alan Cumming a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

Harvey Weinstein Comments on FINDING NEVERLAND Tony Snub: 'Our Passion For It Remains Unwavering' by Movies News Desk

Today,Deadlineshares a reaction from Mr. Weinstein on the news that his show was not recognized by the nominating committe

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Celebrating the Best Parts of the 13 Shut-Out Shows #TonyNominations

BroadwayBox looks at the 13 shows that received no Tony® nomination love and why we still loved them.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:52PM

A Shorter, Funnier Evening In Ibsen’s Day Room by Benjamin Gassman

Alameida Theater’s “Ghosts,” under the direction of Richard Eyre and with a widely and deservedly talked about performance by Leslie Manville, finds an environmentally beneficent home …

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:50PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Bill Nighy - 'one of the great plays of our times' by BroadwayWorld

Bill Nighy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Skylight

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

NEA Announces First Round of FY15 Art Works Grants by Maggie Greene

The NEA has announced the first round of funding for Fiscal Year 2015 totaling $26,571,000 awarded through 917 Art Works grants to not-for-profit arts organizations nationwide. In this round…

SOURCE: Theatre Communications Group at 12:45PM

Recapping OOB’s 40th Anniversary Party! by Leyla Gentil

In celebration of the 40th OOB Festival, the Samuel French Bookshop in Los Angeles threw a little party yesterday afternoon. Hosted by our dear Literary Director, Amy Rose Marsh, there were …

SOURCE: oob.samuelfrench.com at 12:44PM

Axe falls on Cumbria University theatre by Thom Dibdin

The University of Cumbria is to demolish its only on-site theatre, ahead of its drama course relocating from Lancaster to Carlisle. Students

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:39PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Christian Borle, Michael Cerveris, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Sting, Christian Borle, Michael Cerveris, Bradley Cooper, Sydne by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Reactions from the 2015 Tony Nominees: Sting, Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

Call for Artists! 2015 Fringe Festival by Josh

2015 Neighborhood Fringe Registration begins has begun at myphillyfringe.com! Yes, my friends, it is that time of year again, that time of year to starting gearing up to the 2015 Fringe Fes…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 12:36PM

Woohoo! Kristin Chenoweth, Bradley Cooper & More Stars React to the 2015 Tony Nominations by Lindsay Champion

The 2015 Tony Award nominations have officially been announced, and we’re not gonna lie—we are beyond psyched. There’s a few other people we’re willing to bet were pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:30PM

Elevator Repair Service's The Sound and the Fury Extends Before Opening Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Sound and the Fury has already extended its return engagement off-Broadway. The show, directed by John Collins and created by Elevator Repair Service, will begin previews in The Public…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

2015 Annual Saints Grant Presentations and Celebration by Bt

All Awardees, Saints Members, Family, Colleagues, Friends, Bloggers, MediaPlease join the Saints for their Gala Presentation!with Emcees—The Dueling Critics Jonathan Abarbanel and Kelly Kl…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:18PM

DWTS' Derek Hough Still Out of Rockettes' New York Spring Spectacular, Starring Laura Benanti by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Derek Hough remains unable to perform in New York Spring Spectacular. As previously reported, the five-time Dancing with the Stars winner sustained an injury during rehearsals for the TV sho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:11PM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2015 Tony Nominees Went to College: The Designers by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2015 Tony-nominated designers pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

‘A Quick 5′ with Tally Sessions by Elliot Lanes

Tally Sessions is currently playing the classic musical theatre role of Billy Bigelow in Carousel at Olney Theatre Center. Tally has been seen on Broadway in Big Fish and The House of Blu…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 12:06PM

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show! by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out how each show fared individually in a list of nominations by show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM

It’s ‘American in Paris’ vs. ‘Fun Home’ in Juicy Tony Contest That Snubs Stars by Philip Boroff, Philip Boroff

It's looking like, unlike prior seasons with musical shoe-ins such as Spring Awakening and The Book of Mormon, this year's Tonys will be more a real contest than coronation.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:06PM

‘Hedwig’ Creator John Cameron Mitchell and Others to Receive Special Tony Awards by NewYork.com

John Cameron Mitchell, Stephen Schwartz and Tommy Tune will be among those receiving special Tony Awards when Broadway’s highest honors are handed out on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. S…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:06PM

Wendie Malick & Gary Cole to Lead World Premiere of CLOSURE at NJ Rep This Summer by BroadwayWorld

New Jersey Repertory Company, located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, has announced the World Premiere of Closure by Richard Dresser for a limited engagement from June 25 through July 19, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Tonys: ‘American in Paris,’ ‘Fun Home’ Dominate Awards Race (Analysis) by David Rooney

'Something Rotten!' and 'The King and I' also scored high in Tuesday's nominations, in a crop that creates fierce competition for top musical and play honors.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:02PM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Max Von Essen - 'I heard my boyfriend downstairs screaming' by BroadwayWorld

Max Von Essen, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for An American in Paris

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM

Hottest Articles on BWW 4/21/2015 - 4/28/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 4212015 - 4282015.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

Special Reports: Never Neverland: Who Didn't Get Nominated for a 2015 Tony Award?

Matthew Morrison, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Vanessa Hudgens, and Nathan Lane are among the high-profile snubs of this Tony season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Review: Eclipsed (Gate Theatre)

The dynamics of a warlord's harem play out against the backdrop of the Liberian civil war

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Ranty Rant, Part Three by Trav S.D.

To follow up some on the rant that began here and continued here…because we just can’t let go. First I realize I need to apologize to the nice lady who invited me to see the show…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:59AM

Fever Dream: Southside review – a weird and chaotic summer in the city by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowDouglas Maxwell’s trippy snapshot of lives under strain during a community crisis scores comic hits, though at times the play juggles too many offbeat stories Continue rea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:58AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Christian Borle, Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin Chenowet by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

Tony Awards 2015: Helen Mirren and Carey Mulligan among British hopefuls

Helen Mirren has been nominated for a Tony award for her performance as the Queen in The Audience.

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:47AM

Cleveland Play House Reacts to Regional Theatre Tony Award by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced Cleveland Play House CPH as this year's recipient for the Regional Theatre Tony Award.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Julie White - 'I still kind of didn't believe it' by BroadwayWorld

Julie White, Best Featured Actress in a Play for AIRLINE HIGHWAY

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

Aberdeen launches Theatrebus for patrons of His Majesty’s by Thom Dibdin

A bus service dedicated to audiences at His Majesty’s Theatre (HMT) in Aberdeen will be launched in September. Theatrebus is aimed at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:45AM

Thoughts on the 2015 Tony Nominations by Linda

We all know that awards are subjective and don't mean that much and all that, but boy, do we theater fans love talking (and tweeting and writing) about them. That's why I write this post eve…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 11:45AM

Review: Provocative new Lee Blessing play shines light on sexual abuse

Lee Blessing’s new play “For the Loyal” escapes the bounds of reality to shine a light on a complex subject.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:44AM

Review: Minneapolis Musical Theatre stages a happy 'Happy Days – A New Musical'

“Happy Days – A New Musical” rides on a wave of simple nostalgia.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 11:41AM

Tony nominations aren’t kind to new American plays by Alexis Soloski

British imports dominated the awards announcement, with The Curious Incident or Wolf Hall likely to win best play. But where is Hugh Jackman’s nomination? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:41AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Sting - 'I have no expectations.' by BroadwayWorld

Sting, Best Original Score Music andor Lyrics Written for the Theatre for The Last Ship

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:41AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Brad Oscar- 'I'd like to scream from the roof' by BroadwayWorld

Brad Oscar, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, Something Rotten

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

2015 Tony Award Nominations by Broadway's Best Shows

Nominations in 24 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 69th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® were announced today by Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning …

SOURCE: Broadway’s Best Shows at 11:33AM

Tony Awards 2015: the nominations in full by David Hutchison

Read our coverage of the nominations here Best play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Disgraced Hand to God

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:33AM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2015 Tony Nominees Went to College The Directors and Creators. by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2015 Tony nominees for author, director, choreographer and orchestrator pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Bradley Cooper - 'To be part of a community...' by BroadwayWorld

Bradley Cooper,Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play,The Elephant Man

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:29AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Christian Borle - 'Celebrate with an Omelette' by BroadwayWorld

Christian BorleBest Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical forSomething Rotten

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Edinburgh fringe brings the circus to town – but with no clowning around by Mark Brown

Contemporary circus acts from around the world will descend on this year’s Edinburgh festival fringe, which has created an ambitious new hub for the genre Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:25AM

Hot Shot! See Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Wake Up Early to Announce the 2015 Tony Nominations by Broadway.com

There’s only one day more exciting than our birthdays, Christmas, Hanukkah and Cinco de Mayo combined: Tony nomination day! Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker woke up early to announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:25AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Brian d'Arcy James - 'Bruce Willis said my name on TV' by BroadwayWorld

'I'm positively thrilled to have received a Tony nomination this morning. I'm excited for this fantastic show Something Rotten, and for my colleagues Christian Borle and Brad Oscar who were …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

A complete list of nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Here are the nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony telecast by CBS June 7 from Radio City Music Hall in New York. Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:25AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Elisabeth Moss - 'Thank You Wendy' by BroadwayWorld

Elisabeth Moss, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for The Heidi Chronicles

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:22AM

Preview: Oakland Cemetery will come to life Saturday with sound art of “Cryptophonic Tour” by Kelundra Smith

Seventeen artists will take over Oakland Cemetery on Saturday and create music, sound installations and performances inspired by the musical history of one of Atlanta’s

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:22AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Chita Rivera - 'How lucky am I!' by BroadwayWorld

I'm so grateful to receive this wonderful acknowledgement for THE VISIT. Broadway is my home and I'm so happy to be back in this terrific musical written by my dear friends John Kander, Fred…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Ken Watanabe - Thanks Bart Sher and Kelli O'Hara by BroadwayWorld

Ken Watanabe, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, The King and I

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:17AM

Cole Rumbough Meets the Press at Le Cirque by Sandi Durell

              Cole Rumbough doing his regular “Musical Monday’s” from 7:30 – 10:30 pm held a special press preview on April 27th,�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:17AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Carey Mulligan 'dream come true' by BroadwayWorld

'I couldn't be more thrilled for our cast, incredible director and ingenious creative team. I watched my first Broadway play at 14 and pictured myself up on that stage. For it not only to be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

Harvey Weinstein On Tony Snub For ‘Finding Neverland’ by Jeremy Gerard

Reacting to the snub this morning by the Tony nominating committee, which declined to give Finding Neverland any love at all, producer Harvey Weinstein took the high road: "With 27 nominatio…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:14AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Judy Kuhn - 'Seth Rudetsky Called' by BroadwayWorld

It was very funny because there was flood of texts and phone calls this morning. The first one was from my old friend Seth Rudetsky. I guess he was there in the room and he congratulated me …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

In A Decade, The Percentage Of Female Playwrights In Britain Has Changed By … One Percent by Suzi Steffen

“What the latest research demonstrates is how little progress has been made in the last 10 years on gender and play production. A decade ago, 30% of new plays produced in UK theatres w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:10AM

The 69th Annual Tony Award nominations are icing on the cake for Oberlin grad Alison Bechdel by Andrea Simakis

"Fun Home" has earned 12 Tony nods in all, including a nomination for Best Musical, tying the sumptuous "An American in Paris" for the most this year.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:08AM

Two Years, 15 Years or a Lifetime of Devotion: Practice Makes Perfect for These Tony Nominees by Carey Purcell

For some of the 2015 Tony Award nominees, their Broadway bow marks the end of a long journey with their characters. While their performance may seem new and fresh every night, the characters…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Watch the 69th Annual Tony Award Nominations Being Announced: ‘An American in Paris’ and ‘Fun Home’ Lead Musicals with 12; ‘Wolf Hall Parts by Joel Markowitz

HERE ARE THE 2015 TONY AWARD NOMINEES Best Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Author: Simon Stephens Producers: Stuart Thompson, Tim Levy for NT America, Warner Bros. The…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:04AM

Tony awards nominations: Fun Home and An American in Paris share spotlight by Mark Brown

Two very different musicals have taken 12 Tony nominations each, while The King and I, Something Rotten!, Wolf Hall and Skylight are up for several awardsPoll: Pick your own winners Continue…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:04AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Tony Yazbeck - 'Been the best year of my life!" by BroadwayWorld

My wife and I decided not to watch this morning so we got up 730, grabbed some coffee and we went to a park nearby and decided to talk and mediate and appreciate the things that have happene…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

My reaction to the 2015 Tony Nominations. And how I did with my predictions. by Ken Davenport

Whew. The 2015 Tony Nominations are finally out.  Everyone can breathe now. Well, everyone can breathe unless you’re in Harvey Weinstein’s office.  Those guys and gals might wa…

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

Tony Awards bypass San Diego shows by James Hebert

No locally bred works earn nominations; 'Fun Home,' 'Paris' top field.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:00AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/28/15- CHESS by Stage Tube

Today in 1988, Chess opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 68 performances. Chess is a musical with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and with lyrics b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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'An American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' lead Broadway's Tony nominations

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two new musicals, "An American in Paris" with a score by Ira and George Gershwin and the lesbian coming-out story "Fun Home," led the Tony nominations, theater's highest…

SOURCE: Reuters at 10:59AM

Photo Call: Broadway Wakes Up Early as Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis Announce the Tony Noms! by Matthew Blank

Fun Home, An American in Paris and Wolf Hall have lots to celebrate this morning as Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. Read the c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Broadway Theater Review: Living on Love with Renee Fleming by Lauren Yarger

It's Not the Fat Lady, but a Weak Script That Ends This PlayBy Lauren YargerOpera star Renee Fleming makes her Broadway debut, as, well, an opera diva, in Living on Love, a surprisingly unde…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:57AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Michael Cerveris - 'Asleep in New Orleans' by BroadwayWorld

'I was asleep through the announcement today Especially because I'm in New Orleans right now. I'm in a car on my way to the airport. I skipped out of town quickly because I wanted to recharg…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

Tony Award nominations with a Chicago connection by Hedy Weiss

The 2015 Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning and there are a number of "Chicago connections." The post Tony Award nominations with a Chicago connection appeared first on Ch…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 10:54AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Helen Mirren - 'I Am Very Lucky That I Speak American' by BroadwayWorld

'It is a honor to be nominated and to become a part of the grand tradition of American theatre. I am very lucky that I speak American Albeit in the play with a very British accent. It is a v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Melissa Manchester Celebrated at Friars Club (photos) by Sandi Durell

                Monday night April 27th, the Friars Club entertainment rivaled any cabaret room line up. It was a night to celebrate Melissa Mancheste…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:49AM

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming to Host 2015 Tony Awards by NewYork.com

Tony winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will host the 69th annual Tony Awards on June 7 broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS. The announcement was not made until the mor…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:48AM

2015 Tony Nominees React - Annaleigh Ashford 'We are going to the Tonys!' by BroadwayWorld

'I'm actually in LA right now filming the third season of Masters of Sex. So, I was asleep and my alarm clock was about to go off for me to get up for the day, but my husband came and woke m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

Watch the 2015 Tony Nominations with Hosts Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker

Hosts Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker took the stage at the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe to announce the nominees for the 2015 Tony Awards. Broadway hits Something Rotten!…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

'Fun Home,' 'Paris' lead Tony nods

Nominations for June 7 Tony Awards were announced Tuesday morning.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:44AM

Photo Flash: New ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Shots, Featuring Tony Nominees Kristin Chenoweth & Andy Karl! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the classic musical On the Twentieth Century, which will play a 20-week limited engagement through July 5, 2015 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

Their First Time! Check Out The Newbies Who Scored Tony Nominations by Michael Gioia

This year is an exciting season for first-timers on Broadway. More than a dozen actors who made his or her Main Stem debut this season received a Tony Award nomination April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

Tony Award nominations 2015: 'An American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' musicals lead with 12 nods each

Big-name actresses including Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan and Elisabeth Moss are also nominated for their Broadway roles.

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 10:38AM

FREEZE FRAME: Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker Announce 2015 Tony Nominations! by Walter McBride

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker just announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City - also revealing thatKristin Chenoweth c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:34AM

Tony Time: 2015 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The 2015 Tony Awards season is officially underway! Following a week of nominations from Outer Critics, the Drama League and Drama Desk, the high…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:31AM

Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren earn Tony nominations

Bradley Cooper, Helen Mirren and Carey Mulligan earned best acting nominations for the 69th annual Tony Awards, theater's highest honors, on Tuesday.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:30AM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2015 Tony Nominees Went to College: The Actors and Actresses by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2015 Tony nominees in acting categories pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Behind (Almost) Every Tony Nominee: a Nonprofit Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Most of today's Tony-nominated shows got their start on non-commercial stages, either in the U.S. or abroad.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:28AM

In 10 years nothing has changed for female playwrights – it’s time to act by Lyn Gardner

A decade ago, 30% of new plays produced in UK theatres were written by women. In 2013 it was 31%. How can we ensure real change in gender equality? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:27AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React! Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, Kelli O’Hara, Chita Rivera and More by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Photo Call: Edward Norton, Sigourney Weaver, Rebecca Naomi Jones, John Gallagher Jr. Walk the Red Ca by Matthew Blank

Signature Theatre's Annual Gala celebration took place on April 27 and honored the civic leadership of John and Amy Griffin and celebrated the singular career of director Tina Landau.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

The 2015 Tony Award Nominees are . . . by Sandi Durell

    This morning at 8:15 a.m. the American Theatre Wing announced the 2015 Tony Award Nominations presented by the Broadway League and American Theatre Wing at the Paramount Hotel.…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:21AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React Live! Bradley Cooper, Sydney Lucas, Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

UK plays dominate nominations for this year’s Tony Awards by Matthew Hemley

UK productions dominate the play categories for this year’s Tony Awards, with the The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:20AM

What Does The First New Steppenwolf Artistic Director In 20 Years Plan To Do With The Company? by Suzi Steffen

“‘It will make some anxious,’ Shapiro said. ‘It will make some excited. We’ve had the same leadership for 20 years. There are people who are in prisons they thi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:20AM

2015 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld.com, and it's spreading Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:20AM

Review - Hand to God on Broadway

The most shocking and hilarious play in years

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 10:20AM

'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 2015 Tony nominations by Jay Handelman

Tommy Tune, composer Stephen Schwartz and 'Hedwig' creator John Cameron Mitchell receive special honors.... Read more » The post 'Paris,' 'Fun Home,' 'Skylight' and 'Wolf Hall' lead 201…

SOURCE: Sarasota Herald-Tribune at 10:19AM

Overlooked By the Tonys: The Stars and Shows That Were Not Nominated by Carey Purcell

It must be a fun house at the Circle in the Square Theatre, currently home to Fun Home, the new musical that earned 12 Tony Award nominations April 28; and a divine blessing may have been se…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

‘Paris,’ ‘Fun Home’ earn most Tony nods by Peter Marks

NEW YORK — “An American in Paris,” a lavish new dance-driven adaptation of the 1951 Oscar-winning movie, shared honors as biggest harvester of Tony nods, 12, including one for best ori…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:16AM

Overheard… American Standard by Vinnie Costa

I WILL be this guy when I grow up… Grandpa Brown: “You Americans have very high standards…” Bartender: “Excuse me?” Grandpa Brown: “I was just takin…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal Shows Off Jump Roping Skills on ELLEN! by TV News Desk

Jake Gyllenhaal stops by this week's ELLEN and revealed that he used to be in a boy band. Later, the actor shows off his physique by demonstrating his rope jumping skills.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Just announced: Nominations for American Theatre Wing’s 2015 Tony Awards by Lorraine Treanor

This morning, the 2015 Tony Awards® nominees were announced by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. The list was read by Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis. The 69th Annual T…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:03AM

CONFIRMED: Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth Will Host the 2015 Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

Later this morning, Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker will announce the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City, but another question…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Arts events: Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones on Broadway by Ronni Reich

Also: Make Music New York returns with more than 1,000 free outdoor concerts

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00AM

Review: American Buffalo (Wyndham's Theatre)

Daniel Evans revives David Mamet's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00AM

Theater News: Bradley Cooper, Sting, and Elisabeth Moss Nominated for 2015 Tony Awards

Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees this morning at the Paramount Hotel.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Theater News: First Reactions From the 2015 Tony Nominees

Who was fast asleep? Who called their mom? Find out here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
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Tony awards 2015 poll - pick your winners by Guardian Staff

The Tony awards will be announced on 7 June. Which stars and shows do you think should take home a trophy? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:58AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:55AM

Cumming, Chenoweth to host Tonys

Should be a lively show.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:55AM

Tony Awards 2015 Nominations by Barry

                             2015 TONY AWARD® NOMINATIONSNominations in 24 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 69th Annu…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:54AM

2015 Tony Awards - Who Got Snubbed? by BroadwayWorld

The 2015Tony Award Nominations were announced earlier today, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who fell just short of a nod.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker Talk New Projects After Tony Noms Announcement

Bruce Willis (he's Broadway bound in Misery, the stage adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel) and Mary-Louise Parker (a 2001 Tony winner who will star Off-Broad…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

List: Who was nominated for a Tony?

Something Rotten!, Fun Home among the nominees.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:52AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React! Kristin Chenoweth, Helen Mirren, Annaleigh Ashford and More Coming L by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

WAKE UP with BWW 4/28/2015 - Tony Noms, FOLLIES, Brandy in CHICAGO 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 The Tony noms are this morning, Brandy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:47AM

Maybe This Time: 8 Multiple Tony Nominees Still Waiting To Enter the Winners Circle by Carey Purcell, Robert Viagas

Playbill.com offers a list of theatre artists, who, despite many nominations, have yet to win the coveted Tony Award. Two of these talents are also nominated this season for The 69th Annual …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Maybe This Time: 7 Multiple Tony Nominees Still Waiting To Enter the Winners Circle by Carey Purcell, Robert Viagas

Playbill.com offers a list of theatre artists, who, despite many nominations, have yet to win the coveted Tony Award. Two of these talents are also nominated this season for The 69th Annual …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

2015 Tony Award Nominees React! Kristin Chenoweth and More Coming Live! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com reached out to the 2015 Tony Award nominees on April 28, shortly after they learned that they were nominated for Broadway's biggest award. Here's what they had to say.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:46AM

FUN HOME & AMERICAN IN PARIS Lead the Way with 12 Tony Award Nominations! by Courtney Kochuba

Could you feel the excitement this morning as #TonyAwards took over trending on Twitter? (We sure could!) The theatre world was buzzing as Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Emmy and Golde…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 09:44AM

Review: Mr. Wolf at curtainup.com/Los Angeles by Evan Henerson

Not an easy play in which Rajif Joseph makes a convincing case that isolation is pretty awful whether the universe is cracked, healed, or somewhere in-between.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:44AM

Meet the Cast of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Rockville Little Theatre: Part 11: Mark Steimer by Joel Markowitz

In Part 11 of a series of interviews with the cast and director of To Kill a Mockingbird at Rockville Little Theatre meet Mark Steimer. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:43AM

Review: 'Tis Pity She's A Whore at curtainup.com by Deirdre Donovan

Red Bull's production of Ford's juicy drama hits the bull's eye . .

SOURCE: at 09:42AM

Musicals Dominate Tony Nominations by Suzi Steffen

“Three wildly different new musicals, ‘An American in Paris,’ ‘Fun Home’ and ‘Something Rotten!’ were showered with Tony nominations Tuesday morning…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42AM

Review: Grounded at curtainup.com/ by David A. Rosenberg

What's unsaid in this all too relevant solo play is as potent as what is.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:41AM

Select list of nominees for 2015 Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Select nominations for the 2015 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Tuesday.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:40AM

Fun Home, An American in Paris Top Tony Award Nominations for 2015 by Lauren Yarger

Nominations for the 2015 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre WingBest MusicalAn American in ParisFun HomeSomething Rotten!The Vis…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:40AM

In Performance Video: LIVING ON LOVE's Renee Fleming and Douglas Sills by BroadwayWorld

Today's New York Times In Performance video features Renee Fleming and Douglas Sills who currently star inJoe DiPietro's new Broadway comedy LIVING ON LOVE, based on the play 'Peccadillo' by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:39AM

Bradley Cooper Among 2015 Tony Nominees by Dee Lockett

The 2015 Tony nominations are officially in, and this year looks to be one of the more competitive in recent memory. Bradley Cooper has received his first Tony nomination for his work in The…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:38AM

‘American in Paris,’ ‘Fun Home’ lead Tony noms by Associated Press

The musicals "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" each received a leading 12 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, showing two very different sides of this Broadway season. One side...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:37AM

American In Paris, Fun Home are 2015’s top Tony nominees by Mark Kennedy - Associated Press

The sunny tribute to the 1951 musical, and a grimmer story about cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s closeted father, each won 12 nominations. The announcement was made Tuesday, the gala is at Rad…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:34AM

Poll: Could low-paid work destroy the theatre industry? by The Stage

Actor Samuel West has claimed a culture of low and unpaid work in the arts is stifling diversity and “building a time

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:31AM

Tony Nominations 2015 (FULL LIST)

The nominations for the 2015 Tony Awards have been announced. Tony winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will host the ceremony, which will be broadcast live from New York’s Radio…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:31AM

Tony Award Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming to Host the 2015 Tony Awards

The 69th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sunday, June 7th.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 09:25AM

2015 Tony Awards Nominations - Complete List - Updating LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

Check out the 2015 Tony Award nominees below and follow us throughout the day for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Tony Winner Billy Porter Returns to Broadway's KINKY BOOTS Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftigwelcome back Tony Award-winner Billy Porter to Kinky Boots tonight, April 28. Porter will step back into the heels of 'Lola' after a three month hiatus. Ky…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Amanda Seyfried Makes Off-Broadway Debut Opposite Thomas Sadoski in THE WAY WE GET BY, Beginning Tonight at Second Stage by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theatre welcomesfilm star Amanda Seyfried Les Miserables, Dear John, Mamma Mia, upcoming Ted 2 and Pan in her off-Broadway debut opposite Thomas Sadoski The Newsroom, Wild, upco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

Two Tony Winners Will Host the Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth have been announced as hosts of this year's Tony Awards, which will be presented June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

69th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced! by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis announced the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:19AM

News: 69th Annual Tony Award Nominations Announced by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

  Here are the nominations for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. The winners will be announced live on June 7th on CBS.   Best Play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Au…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:16AM

Christine Baranski, Ruthie Henshall, Betty Buckley and More Lead FOLLIES in Concert Tonight at Royal Albert Hall by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

DVR Alert: Idina Menzel to Visit CBS's JAMES CORDEN, 4/30 by TV News Desk

CBS has announced that Broadway's Idina Menzel will visit CBS's LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN on Thursday, April 30th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

2015 Tony Award Nominations by The New York Times

The list of nominated shows and performers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:16AM

'Fun Home,' 'An American in Paris' lead Tony nominations by Chris Jones, #{text}

“Fun Home,” the moving new musical with a book and lyrics by Lisa Korn, music by Jeanine Tesori and the subject of the early family life of lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel, was nomin…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:16AM

2015 Tony Nominations announced by Chris Jones

“Fun Home,” the moving new musical with a book and lyrics by Lisa Korn, music by Jeanine Tesori and the subject of the early family life of the lesbian cartoonist Alison Bechdel, was n…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:16AM

Here’s the Complete List of 2015 Tony® Nominees & Your Chance to Predict the Winners

Check out the complete list of the 2015 Tony Nominees then enter to win in BroadwayBox’s Big Tony Winner Sweepstakes by predicting who you think is taking home a Tony Award this year.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:15AM

Tony Awards 2015 nominees: 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' lead the pack by Ronni Reich

Announced this morning, top shows with six or more nods also included "Something Rotten!," "Wolf Hall: Parts One and Two," "The King and I," "The Curious I…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:15AM

'American in Paris,' 'Fun Home' get a leading 12 Tony noms

Producers of "Fun Home" include St. Louisans Mike Isaacson, Jack Lane and Terry Schnuck.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:12AM

British Plays, American Tuners Split 2015 Tony Nominations; ‘Fish,’ ‘Neverland’ Blanked by Jeremy Gerard

UPDATE 2: Complete list of nominees, below: UPDATE: More nominees, below: The National Theatre of Great Britain’s ingenious adaptation of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nigh…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:10AM

Tony Poll: What the #$%&?!?! Which 2015 Nomination Snub Upsets You the Most? by Broadway.com

Sometimes life is unfair—and although we’re psyched for the 2015 Tony nominees, a few shows and stars were definitely omitted from this year’s list. How dare the nominators…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:10AM

'Tis Pity She's a Whore by Theasy.com

'Tis Pity She's a Whore Off Broadway, The Duke, Red Bull Theater Reviewed by Regina Robbins BOTTOM LINE: A nearly 400-year-old drama of sexual deviance, jealousy and revenge gets a wickedly…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 09:10AM

2015 Tony Award Nominations by Matthew Wexler

Want more Broadway Blog? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! We’ve survived side shows and Russian revolutions (barely), foul-mouthed puppets and dreamlike trips to Paris… but …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:05AM

News Nuggets: Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming hosting the 2015 Tony Awards by Gold Derby

Past winners Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming will host the 2015 Tony Awards airing June 7 on CBS. Chenoweth is a nominee this year for "On the Twentieth Century" as Best Actress in a Musi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:05AM

Pizarro: Ballet San Jose playing Fairy Godmother for 'Cinderella' by Sal [email protected]

Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley's is inviting valley philanthropists and companies to join its 'Grant a Wish' initiative, providing tickets to its production of 'Cinderella' for up to 4,000 k…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:04AM

Will Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth Host the 2015 Tony Awards? by BroadwayWorld

Later this morning, Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker will announce the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City, but another question…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Women in theatre: is there still inherent sexism backstage? by Kat Nugent

“There can still sometimes be an expectation that production managers are middle-aged men with beards,” says Anna Anderson. Previously freelance, Anderson recently

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Tony Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Will Host 2015 Tony Awards by Courtney Kochuba

The 2015 Tony Awards have a dynamic duo that will be taking Broadway’s biggest night by storm! Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth (currently in On the Twentieth Century) and Alan Cu…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 09:00AM

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone and Bobby Cannavale Read The Rose Tattoo for the Acting Company

The Tennessee Williams play was directed by Doug Hughes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Theater News: Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming to Host This Year's Tony Awards

The Broadway pair will lead the show on June 7.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
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And the 69th Annual Tony Award Nominees Are...

The nominations for the 69th annual Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday by Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis, recognizing the best of the 2014–15 Broadway season. “Fun Home&r…

SOURCE: Backstage at 08:59AM

Tonys 2015 nominees include 'American in Paris,' 'Wolf Hall' by Kelly Scott

The musicals "American in Paris" and "Fun Home" led the nominations for the 2015 Tony awards announced Tuesday with 12 each, and the two part, 6-hour dramatization of Hilary Mantel's "Wolf H…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:58AM

Tony awards 2015 nominations – in full by Guardian Staff

The contenders for this year’s Tony awards have been announced by Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker. See who’s in the running Best playThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

Here Are the 2015 Tony Nominees by NewYork.com

An American in Paris and Fun Home, two wildly diverse musicals, topped the list of 2015 Tony Award nominations with 12 each. Something Rotten!, the new musical comedy set in Elizabethan time…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 08:54AM

Tonys: Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming to Host by Hilary Lewis

The 2015 Tony Awards will air live on Sunday, June 7.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:54AM

Tony Awards Nominations Announced

The surprise of the season, “An American in Paris,” and the sure thing, “Fun Home,” have come out neck and neck in the race for the 2015 Tony Awards, scoring an even …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:50AM

Broadway: Tony Awards–Alan Cumming, Kristen Chenoweth To Host Show, Noms Include Helen Mirren, Bradley Cooper, Something Rotten, Sting for Best Scor by Roger Friedman

Tony nominations this morning excluded Larry David’s Fish in the Dark, Matthew Morrison in Finding Neverland and the musical version of Doctor Categories: Featured Theater(Read more…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 08:46AM

Tickets on Sale Now for 69th Annual Tony Awards by Robert Viagas

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be given June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:40AM

69th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced!  Fun Home and American in Paris Lead by Andrew Gans

Fun Home, An American in Paris and Wolf Hall have lots to celebrate this morning as Mary-Louise Parker and Bruce Willis announced the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards. Read the c…

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Tonys: Nominations Snub Harvey Weinstein's 'Finding Neverland' (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg

In addition to the musical's stars Matthew Morrison and Kelsey Grammer, other notable exclusions include Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal, Nathan Lane, James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne and Tony Danz…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Tony Awards Nominations Announced by The Hollywood Reporter

The 2015 honors for Broadway's best will be handed out June 7.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:21AM

Twitter Talks Tonys! Follow Broadway’s Live Feed of the Best Twitter Reactions! by Playbill Staff

The Broadway community is waking up to news of the 69th Annual Tony Award nominations. Playbill.com is on Twitter watch to keep you up to date on the latest in Tony Awards social media!

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Twitter Talks Tonys! Follow Broadway’s Live Feed! by Playbill Staff

The Broadway community is waking up to news of the 69th Annual Tony Award nominations. Playbill.com is on Twitter watch to keep you up to date on the latest in Tony Awards social media!

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Tony Award nominations 2015: list in full by Telegraph Reporters

Find out which shows and actors have been hailed as the best of Broadway

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 08:17AM

Review: In ‘’Tis Pity,’ Forbidden Love, the Most Attractive Kind by Charles Isherwood

The central characters in John Ford’s play, from Red Bull Theater, are about as star-crossed from the get-go as you could get.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:15AM

Updating Live: Nominations for the 2015 Tony Awards Announced by Broadway.com

Broadway-bound Bruce Willis and Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker are announcing the nominations for the 69th annual Tony Awards from the Paramount Hotel’s Diamond Horseshoe on April 28. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:12AM

An American in Paris & Fun Home Top 2015 Tony Nominations by Broadway.com

Broadway-bound Bruce Willis and Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker are announcing the nominations for the 69th annual Tony Awards from the Paramount Hotel’s Diamond Horseshoe on April 28. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:12AM

Watch Live! The 2015 Tony Nominations Announced With Bruce Willis & Mary-Louise Parker by Broadway.com

Watch live below the Broadway-bound Bruce Willis and Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker announce the nominations for the 69th annual Tony Awards from the Paramount Hotel’s Diamond Horsesho…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:09AM

Tony Awards predictions slugfest: Paul Sheehan vs. forum posters Sam Eckmann & David Buchanan by Gold Derby

Two of our most dedicated theater forum posters -- David Buchanan ("Piano Mann") and Sam Eckmann -- chatted with me just hours after the Tony Awards nominations were announced…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:09AM

'An American in Paris' is co-leader for tops in Tony nominations with 12 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“An American in Paris,” the new musical co-produced by Pittsburgh CLO leader Van Kaplan, and “Fun Home” led the way with 12 Tony Award nominations each, one ahead of “Somethin…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:08AM

Two Tony Winners Expected to Host the Tony Awards by Andrew Gans

NY1 reports that Tony Award winners Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth are expected to be announced as hosts of this year's Tony Awards, which will be presented June 7 at Radio City Musi…

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:02AM

BWW's On This Day - April 28, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM

'Ernest Shackleton Loves Me' opens at the George Street Playhouse by Ronni Reich

"I know it's unusual getting a call from a dead explorer," says the title character in "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me."

SOURCE: NJ.com at 08:00AM

Trouper Tuesday: SYTYCD Alums and Broadway Babies Ricky Ubeda and Melanie Moore by JK

For my first Trouper Tuesday, I thought I'd focus on two awesome dancers with one thing in common.  I'm talking about On The Town's Ricky Ubeda and Finding Neverland's Melanie Moor…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Ventriloquist Keith Harris dies aged 67 by Michael Quinn

Entertainer Keith Harris, best known for his ventriloquist act with green duck Orville, has died at the age of 67 from cancer.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:53AM

VIDEO: Emma Roberts Featured in New 'Chanel's Mirror' SCREAM QUEENS Teaser by TV News Desk

Emma Roberts is featured in an all-new teaser for FO's SCREAM QUEENS, heading to TV this fall. Get a first look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:51AM

VIDEO, pics and press pass: Back to the 70s with Damian Lewis and John Goodman in American Buffalo by Terri Paddock

As Rolls Royce productions go, they don’t get much better than this. Homegrown screen and stage star Damian Lewis returning the stage after a six-year absence, and for the first time s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:50AM

Outside Mullingar review – emotional bogginess in rural Ireland by Lyn Gardner

Ustinov, BathJohn Patrick Stanley’s overwrought comic romance about neighbouring farmers is filtered though a haze of theatrical cliches Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:46AM

What Falls Apart review – self-loathing on the Tyneside campaign trail by Alfred Hickling

Live, NewcastleA bar-room encounter for a Labour MP forced constantly to apologise for the Iraq war sparks Torben Betts’ slightly contrived contribution to election drama Continue reading.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:46AM

Two blue moons by Terry Teachout

Thanks to Maria Popova, this “kinetic typography” video, in which Ira Glass talks about the problem of creativity, has been making the rounds for some time now: I only just caught up wit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:45AM

Monteverdi's 'L'Orfeo,' the first modern opera, has lessons for digital age by Mark Swed

The myth that opera was born of a miracle dies hard. Musicologists no longer insist that what has proved to be a uniquely innovative art form for four centuries was the exclusive product of …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:45AM

A sad landmark by Terry Teachout

Mrs. T and I were planning to go to Baltimore on Wednesday to see Center Stage’s revival of Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles, the second installment of that company’s Herzog Festival. I’d alr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Melissa Bernardo (Entertainment Weekly) tops all Experts predicting Tony Awards nominations by Gold Derby

Melissa Bernardo (Entertainment Weekly) is this year's best Expert at predicting the Tony Awards nominations. She got an astounding 98% correct, defeating every Expert, Editor, and User who …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:30AM

Finding Your Fellow Travelers: A Conversation With Quiara Alegría Hudes by Aileen Lambert

So, I am ridiculously fortunate to be currently studying Playwriting for the second semester in a row with Quiara Alegría Hudes. She won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for her play Water by the Sp…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:25AM

South Coast Rep Season to Feature 5 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

New plays by Eliza Clark, Qui Nguyen, Sandra Tsing Loh and Bekah Brunstetter are on the slate, as is a return of Beth Henley's Western tale 'Abundance,' which bowed at SCR in 1989.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:23AM

Janet Suzman: ‘Casting directors still look for totty’ by David Hutchison

Janet Suzman has claimed that women struggle to get acting roles because casting directors “look for totty”. Speaking to The Stage at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:21AM

Lookback: on depression by Terry Teachout

From 2005: Clinical depression really is a thing unto itself, qualitatively different from the milder mood disorders that are so frequently lumped together with it. Perhaps we do need a bett…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Bugsy Malone, film review by Mark Monahan

Bugsy Malone is an utterly delightful, tongue-in-cheek love letter to the gangster genre

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 07:01AM

ArtsBeat: In Performance: Renée Fleming and Douglas Sills of ‘Living on Love’ by Erik Piepenburg

Ms. Fleming and Mr. Sills in a scene from Joe DiPietro’s new Broadway comedy about an opera diva and her egomaniacal husband.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:00AM

Almanac: Alfred Kazin on the dangers of “good taste” by Terry Teachout

“It is undesirable to have a perfect taste, to respond properly to all the masterpieces. Unless we approach literature demandingly, as I say, unless we respect it for its influence, we fal…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards nominations prediction scores: Best performances by our Experts, Editors and Users by Gold Derby

Congratulations to Wombat988 for a very impressive top score of 95% predicting the Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday. He also had an outstanding point total of 14,386 by using his 500 and 2…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:55AM

Equity Comedians’ Network formed to lobby for better conditions by Matthew Hemley

Comedians, including Sara Pascoe, have formed the Equity Comedians’ Network to lobby for better conditions in the sector. The performers, all members

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:54AM

Damian Lewis on stage: from the RSC to American Buffalo – in pictures by Guardian Staff

As the Homeland and Wolf Hall actor plays to sold-out audiences in London, revisit his theatrical performances opposite Keira Knightley, Lesley Manville and Helen McCrory Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:51AM

Feature: Lisa Cagnacci – “There’s still a huge amount of casual ageism in theatre” by Tamsin Paternoster

Image by Richard Davenport. “The play reflects a lot of concern about the way that our society can be ‘dehumanising’ and can be have a very narrow, reductive view of how the world shou…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:20AM

Ryan Forde Iosco: A digitally themed play helped us work better with technology by Ryan Forde Iosco

Theatre Renegade’s Scarlet – the world premiere of Sam H Freeman’s play at Southwark Playhouse – explores how our digital lives affect

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Obituary: Katharine Worth by Michael Quinn

In a long career that embraced both theatre and academia, Katherine Worth could lay claim to being the first female professor of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:17AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards nominations: Show by show by Gold Derby

It is always surprising to see the depth and breadth of support for some shows at the Tony Awards and the limited appeal of others.  Which ones with multiple nominations did the bes…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:44AM

Tony Winners Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Will Host 2015 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We told you that a dynamic duo might be emceeing Broadway's biggest night! On the Twentieth Century headliner Kristin Chenoweth and recent Cabaret star Alan Cumming will host the 69th An…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:40AM

Trial by Jury / The Zoo, King's Head Theatre by David Nice

Judge Judy meets The Only Way is Essex: this endlessly resourceful production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s first (mini) masterpiece Trial by Jury is one that cries out to appear on the telly.…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:30AM

Richard Jordan: The National Theatre had the right idea with Tessa Ross, but the wrong person by Richard Jordan

The resignation of Tessa Ross as chief executive of the National Theatre has seen many directors declare that producing theatres should be

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Can L.A.’s Small Theaters Afford To Pay Their Actors Better? Can They Afford Not To? by Matthew Westphal

Charles McNulty: “Producers have built flourishing shoestring operations on the backs of virtually unpaid actors. If the majority of performers aren’t complaining, why should the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:21AM

Off-Broadway’s Very-Long-Running ‘The Fantasticks’ Saved By Anonymous Donors by Matthew Westphal

“The producers of the long-running Off-Broadway staple, who announced last month that they would close the show in early May, said on Saturday that two unnamed fans had contributed eno…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:09AM

Australia culture podcast: the fried chicken episode by Alexandra Spring, Monica Tan, Michael Safi and Miles Martignoni

What made Monica declare she saw the 'worst show ever'? Is comedy the last battleground for sexism? And will documentaries always play second fiddle to features? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:01AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards nominations snubs: 'Finding Neverland,' Hugh Jackman, Larry David, ... by Gold Derby

With 38 productions in contention for this year's Tony Awards, there were plenty of names missing when nominations were announced on Tuesday. Among the most shocking had to be the complete s…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:54AM

Between Dreams and Reality by Naomi Livingston

I guess I’ve always wanted the opportunity to document. To write. I’ve always wanted to be able to write a magnificent novel, but that endeavour always felt too enormous. So I wr…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:41AM

River Edge native's play about artist Vincent Van Gogh opens April 30

The play speculates on the artist's death.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:38AM

'An American in Paris, 'Fun Home,' 'Wolf Hall' lead Tony Awards nominations' by Gold Derby

The Tony Awards nominations were announced Tuesday morning. Among new tuners, "An American in Paris" and "Fun Home" lead with 12 bids each. Of the new plays on Broadway, two British imports …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:15AM

Mark Shenton: Could Tessa Ross have been the National Theatre’s artistic director? by Mark Shenton

In commercial theatre the top dog is the producer – the man or woman who controls the purse strings as well as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

'I’m surprised he still wants to do it': dancing with your ex by Lyndsey Winship

Dancers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Damien Jalet made D’Avant when they were a couple. How does it feel to perform it now they are no longer together?For some people, working with an ex would…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Awards: Complete list of nominations by Gold Derby

The 69th annual edition of these top theater kudos will be handed out on Sunday, June 7 at New York's Radio City Music Hall and air live on CBS. Nominees were determined by 50 theater profes…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:50AM

Josh Groban's New Album STAGES Available Today by BroadwayWorld

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Grobanreleases hisnew album, entitled STAGES, today,April 28th, 2015, via Reprise Records.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Photo Flash: Brandy Joins Broadway's CHICAGO as 'Roxie' Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical ChicagowelcomesGrammy Award-winner Brandy Norwood making her Broadway debut in the role of Roxie Hart beginning to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Signature Theatre's WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER Begins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre presents What I Did Last Summer, written by A.R. Gurney and directed by Jim Simpson. The production runs tonight, April 28 to June 7 with a May 17 opening night in The Iren…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Rufus Wainwright, Charles Mee and More Celebrate BAM President Karen Brooks Hopkins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, April 28, the Brooklyn Academy of Music will host a gala celebration honoring BAM President Karen Brooks Hopkins as she prepares to retire in June after more than 36 years of extrao…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Orfeh & More Featured on Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of LIFE OF AN ACTRESS: THE MUSICAL, Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Records announced that the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the movie musical, Life of an Actress, would be released on CD and digitally today, April 28th. It is now available …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

SPCO names star violinist Kuusisto as newest artistic partner

The wildly creative Finnish violinist begins his tenure in September 2016.

SOURCE: StarTribune at 01:11AM

2015 Tony Awards Nominations Are TODAY! Watch LIVE on BroadwayWorld.com! by BroadwayWorld

Bruce Willis and Mary-Louise Parker will announce the 2015 Tony Award Nominations LIVE on Tuesday, April 28th from the Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe in New York City. The Tony Award No…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01AM

Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth tapped to host Tonys by Michael Riedel

The hosts of this year's Tony Award telecast on CBS will be Alan Cumming and Kristin Chenoweth. Both are Broadway babies. Cumming has just finished a sold out run at...

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:00AM

Let’s Get Vocal by Lindsay Price

Episode 129: Let’s Get Vocal! How do you incorporate vocal technique into the drama classroom? How do you succeed with choral work? We’ve got two teachers talking about the voice today. …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Theater News: The 2015 Tony Nominations Are Announced Today

Don't forget to find out which of your favorite Broadway shows are in the running.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: I Love a Piano Set to Begin Run at Walnut Street Theatre

The musical tribute to Irving Berlin tops off Walnut Street's 2014-15 season tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Courteney Cox & Seann William Scott on Their Indie Dramedy 'Just Before I Go' by Young Hollywood

Courteney Cox & Seann William Scott on Their Indie Dramedy 'Just Before I Go'YH climbs to the rooftop of the London Hotel in L.A. where we find Courteney Cox and Seann William Scott to chat …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

"Once Upon a Time" Star Josh Dallas on Disneyland & Riding Giant Pickles by Young Hollywood

"Once Upon a Time" Star Josh Dallas on Disneyland & Riding Giant PicklesPrince Charming himself, Josh Dallas, pays a visit to the YH Studio to scoop us on his hit ABC fairy tale series, "Onc…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

James Maslow on His Solo Music Career and Edgy Movie Roles by Young Hollywood

James Maslow on His Solo Music Career and Edgy Movie RolesOur buddy James Maslow returns to the YH Studio to bring us up to speed on what he's been up to since striking out on his own from h…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Follies Concert Takes Place at Royal Albert Hall Today, with Ruthie Henshall, Christine Baranski, Be by Mark Shenton

Follies in Concert is being given two performances only April 28 at London's Royal Albert Hall, with a cast that includes Ruthie Henshall as Sally Durant Plumer, Christine Baranski as Ph…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Vault’s Today In Theatre History: April 28 by David Gewirtzman and Anne Bradley

1900 Cho-Cho San and her passionate and tragic love illuminate David Belasco's adaptation of John Luther Long's story, Madame Butterfly. It is oddly paired on a double bill at…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cue & A: Something Rotten! Star Brad Oscar on His Early Mentors, Dream Roles and Love of Baseball by Matthew Blank

Brad Oscar, who stars as Nostradamus in the new Broadway musical Something Rotten!, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is Brandy, Starting Tonight in Broadway’s Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago welcomes Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood to the Ambassador Theatre beginning April 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway’s Kinky Boots Welcomes Return of Tony-Winning Star by Adam Hetrick

Billy Porter, who earned the 2013 Tony Award for his portrayal of unstoppable drag performer Lola in the Tony-winning hit musical Kinky Boots, returns to the Broadway production April 28…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

69th Annual Tony Award Nominations Announced Today! See the Nominations Live! by Robert Viagas

Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis, who will make his Broadway debut this fall in Misery, announce the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

69th Annual Tony Award Nominations Announced Today! by Robert Viagas

Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Bruce Willis, who will make his Broadway debut this fall in Misery, announce the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Amanda Seyfried Makes Her Stage Debut Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

Amanda Seyfried ("Mean Girls," "Les Misérables," "Dear John," "Mamma Mia!") makes her Off-Broadway debut opposite Tony nominee Thomas S…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Josh Groban Sings Broadway Faves With Audra McDonald and Kelly Clarkson On “Stages” Album, Released by Andrew Gans

Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban, who was seen in the Actors Fund concert version of Chess, releases his newest album, titled "Stages," April 28 on the Reprise Recor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski Begin Previews in Neil LaBute’s The Way We Get By Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Les Miz and Mamma Mia! movie fave Amanda Seyfried and Tony nominee Thomas Sadoski will begin performances in The Way We Get By on April 28. Directed by Leigh Silverman, the Second Stage prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Billy's Back! Tony Winner Billy Porter Returns to Broadway's Kinky Boots by Ryan McPhee

Dancing in heels: It's like riding a bike, right? Tony Award winner Billy Porter slips on the red thigh-highs once again in the Broadway production of Kinky Boots. He replaces Kyle …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Raking in the Chips: Brandy Norwood Starts Performances in Chicago on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be...Brandy! Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood will step into the Broadway revival of Chicago as Roxie Hart on April 28. The pop/R&B star will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:00AM

Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham Returns to the Met by WNYC

Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Susan Graham talks about her many projects, including her return to the Metropolitan Opera to star again in the title role of Lehár’s “The Merry Widow…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

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