Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Vices and Virtues (Profiles Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

For Vices & Virtues, Profiles Theatre performs 11 short plays from resident playwright Neil LaBute in repertory, and each work's degree of success is heavily influenced by how well it o…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 11:25PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Matilda's Rick Holmes by Broadway.com

Matilda's Rick Holmes stops by Broadway.com HQ for a chat with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13PM

Booze, Tunes & Bathroom Grafitti: These Are a Few of Kinky Boots Star Andy Kelso's Favorite Things by Broadway.com

Andy Kelso, who plays Charlie Price in the Tony-winning hit Kinky Boots, gives us a peek at his star dressing room.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13PM

The Virtual Arts – Have It Your Way? by Douglas McLennan

C-NET came away from this month’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas pronouncing that virtual reality is going to displace traditional porn. No surprise that the porn industry lead…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:08PM

James and the Giant Peach

Sun, February 14 thru Wed, April 6 @ Adventure Theatre MTC, presented by Adventure Theatre MTC

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:00PM

Virginia Opera: Romeo and Juliet

Sat, February 13 thru Sun, February 14 @ George Mason University's Center for the Arts, presented by George Mason University's Center for the Arts -- From the glorious masked ball where Rome…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:00PM

An Evening w/ Paul Reiser

Sat, February 20 @ Howard Theatre, presented by Howard Theatre

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:00PM

Black Angels Over Tuskegee

Thu, February 25 thru Fri, February 26 @ THEARC, presented by THEARC

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:00PM

Adam Devine

Sat, February 13 @ GW Lisner Auditorium, presented by GW Lisner Auditorium -- With starring roles in Workaholics, Pitch Perfect, and Pitch Perfect 2, he's a rising star in Hollywood. Devine …

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 11:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: F-Comedy Parodies THE WIZ in 'THE WHIZZ' Trailer by Stage Tube

The whiter version of The Wiz that Twitter demanded is finally here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57PM

Theatre Performance Updates: January 26th at 10:15 PM by Joel Markowitz

HERE ARE SOME NEW UPDATES RE: THIS WEEK’S PERFORMANCES: UPDATED 10 PM JANUARY 26, 2016 Aldersgate Community Church Theatre We’re going back up with Into The Woods as follows:. Th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:28PM

Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel and Jane Krakowski Preview Musical Moments from She Loves Me

Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel, Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski took the stage at Feinstein's/54 Below to preview songs from the Broadway revival of She Loves Me.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07PM

Theater News: Dominique Morisseau, Lynn Nottage, and More Named 2015-16 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalists

Ten female playwrights make this year's short list for the prestigious award.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway In Chicago & Disney Theatrical Productions Announces ALADDIN To Launch North American Tour in Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago proudly announce that Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, will launch its North American tour in Chicago.  The 12-week engagement begin…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:46PM

Back to the Garden at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

      By Eric J. Grimm     The trio of Melissa Hammans, Shaleah Adkisson, and Maddy Wyatt have so thoroughly embraced the spirit of the singer-songwriters whose musi…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:45PM

Review: Another Word for Beauty (Goodman Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

In this New York-based world premiere from director Steve Cosson and his troupe, The Civilians, Goodman Theatre creates a sympathetic showcase for José Rivera’s depiction of a Colombian w…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:21PM

Young Theater Fans Find Their Tribe At The First Ever BroadwayCon by Jeff Lunden

For one 14-year-old fan, BroadwayCon was a chance to meet people who understand her theater obsession. "We can share what we love," she says.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:13PM

Josh Gad Lip-synchs ‘I Touch Myself’ Dressed Up As Donald Trump and Then Makes Out With Johnny Galecki by E. Alex Jung

Welcome to a game of Vulture mad libs! Olaf the snowman Josh Gad is going hard with the spectacle on Lip Sync Battle, a show already drunk with spectacle. He starts with an A-plus song choic…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:13PM

The new 'Empire: The Musical,' in La Mirada, is more scaffolding than skyscraper by Margaret Gray

New evidence suggests it’s easier to build the world’s tallest skyscraper than to create an original American musical.  “Empire: The Musical” has just opened at La Mirada Theatre f…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:13PM

Broadway Box Office: Blizzard Knocks $10 Million Off Ticket Sales by Gordon Cox

The New York theater industry already knew the weekend’s blizzard — and the two-performance shutdown it prompted — was going to be rough at the Broadway box office. Now we …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:13PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney's Broadway Hit 'Aladdin' Launches North American Tour by Ashley Lee

The 12-week engagement kicks off at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre on April 11, 2017.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45PM

RENT Will Celebrate 20th Anniversary With National Tour by Chris Luner

No Day But Today! “RENTheads” and theatre-goers will have a new reason to be “Over The Moon” as their beloved groundbreaking musical returns next year. After severa…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 08:38PM

ArtsBeat: Broadway Box Office Feels Storm’s Sting by Michael Paulson

Broadway’s box-office grosses dropped by a bruising 39 percent last week, the result of a blizzard that prompted the cancellation of all Saturday matinee and evening performances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:30PM

Paul Newman: The Westerns by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of baby-blue eyed, Method acting, cinematic charmer Paul Newman (1925-2008). We thought we would mark the day with a look at several of his western pictures: The Left H…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:25PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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As Decreased New York Carriage Trade Looms, Are The Shuberts Betting Against The Ponies? by Michael Dale

With the future of New York's stables uncertain, is the Shubert Organization looking for expand westward

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:55PM

Watch Shanice Williams Interview Audra McDonald in Lincoln Center's LC Dialogues Series; Live Stream Begins at 7:30PM by BroadwayWorld

The LC Dialogues series will kick off tonight, January 26 730 pm with Audra McDonald and Shanice Williams. In the Artist to Artist interview, the intricacies of the creative process will be …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

The Mother, Tricycle Theatre by Marianka Swain

Anne longs for 23-year-old son Nicholas to return home. One night, he appears. Or does he? Welcome back to the queasily elliptical world of Florian Zeller, where certainty fractures as famil…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:37PM

Young Theater Fans Find Their Tribe At The First Ever BroadwayCon by Jeff Lunden

For one 14-year-old fan, BroadwayCon was a chance to meet people who understand her theater obsession. "We can share what we love," she says.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:36PM

More Discussion On The Value Of The Arts by Joe Patti

Since I was on the subject of how people value the arts yesterday, I thought I would call attention to a post that appeared on HowlRound last summer. Edward Einhorn wrote about Money Lab, a …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:32PM

On the Couch with Mitch Ralston by Arts Review

Who is Mitch Ralston? I am a generation Y caucasian relatively homosexual cisgender intersectional feminist Music Theatre actor, and my role models include Lisa Simpson, Hermione Granger, my…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:26PM

LET IT BE – Touring by Jonathan Baz

Churchill Theatre, Bromley****Music and lyrics by The BeatlesDirected by John MaherThe bandLet It Be, kicking off its tour in Bromley this week, serves as a remarkable reminder of The Beatle…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:13PM

Canadian Stage features Quebec and Australia in 16/17 by Trish Crawford

Canadian Stage is mounting numerous new productions in its 2016/17 program, highlighting both Quebec and Australia.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:10PM

Funding for cultural exhibitions to tour Australia by Arts Review

The Australian Government has announced more than $1.6 million to develop and tour cultural exhibitions to 76 venues across Australia through the Visions of Australia program. The funding wi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:05PM

An Unusal Birthday Party for Thomas Merton by Wqxr

To mark last year's centennial of the birth of the writer and theologian Thomas Merton, the Actors Theater of Louisville has produced a play about him called "The Glory of the World." Mert…

SOURCE: WQXR at 07:03PM

Choreographer Pat Catterson on Dancing while Skyping by The Dance Enthusiast

"No one audience member will be able to see everything that happens, so each will have a different experience. Each will have a different 'NOW.' They too will participate in, albeit …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" Returns to the Stage by The Dance Enthusiast

“I’m a different artist now. I teach my students to take risks, and it’s a risk for me to redo something that had been successful," says choreographer Randy James.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Understudies Perform 'One Second and A Million Miles' in Houston by Nora Dominick

The Bridges of Madison County tour is in full-swing and recently understudies Cole Burden andTrista Moldovan took the stage at KHOU in Houston, Texas to sing the critically acclaimed musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Motel, Adam Kantor, Travels To The Land of Traditions by Michael Dale

Before taking on the role of Anatevka's poor tailor, the actor explored the land of Sholem Aleichem.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:44PM

Drury Lane appoints director of new works by Morgan Greene

Laura Stanczyk has been named director of new works at the Drury Lane Theater, the Oakbrook Terrace company announced Monday. Based in New York, Stanczyk will serve as a consultant to the t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:43PM

Review: 'Another Word for Beauty' about pageant in a Colombian prison by Chris Jones

What would you find inside a Colombian women's prison? Well, dear reader, may you never live to find out except through avenues theatrical, journalistic and metaphorical. But if the narrato…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:43PM

Stars Spare a Night for Second Stage's All-Star Bowling Classic by Broadway.com

They’re striking for a cause! Second Stage Theatre’s 29th Annual All-Star Bowling Classic took place on January 25. An assortment of stage favorites put on their rental shoes and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:40PM

Opera Atelier stages Medea and Dido and Aeneas by Trish Crawford

Toronto company will also take story of Medea and Jason to Versailles, France.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:35PM

Pink Mist, Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

The war in Afghanistan has not exactly been neglected by contemporary British theatre, and the plight of returned soldiers is a standard trope of new writing. These distant wars function in …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:28PM

Kinky Boots gets another Toronto extension by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

Cyndi Lauper-Harvey Fierstein musical about a shoe factory that makes boots for drag queens now extended until May 15.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:18PM

Underestimated, Overlooked: Why Theatre for Youth Strives for Artistic Excellence at MainStreet by Murry Hepner

by MURRY HEPNER “Yes, but do you do shows for adults?” asked this question, or a variation of it, a lot. So I’m here to dispel the myth that doing Theatre for Young Audiences mean…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:11PM

'Hamilton' hitting Los Angeles in 2017 by James Hebert

Just-announced tour will start in California next year (but miss San Diego).

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:08PM

A well-cast, if sluggish, '39 Steps' at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Tim Smith

You would have to be psycho to think you could re-create a classic Alfred Hitchcock movie on the stage with only four actors and a small bundle of props. Or you'd have to be English playwrig…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 06:08PM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 1/24/2016

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending January 24th, 2016. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 06:08PM

Carnegie Hall to Feature Venetian Music, Steve Reich Residency

The coming season at Carnegie Hall will span centuries and continents, from a citywide festival celebrating Venetian music and culture to a residency by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American c…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 06:08PM

Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos Among Annie Awards Presenters by Terry Flores

The 43rd Annie Awards are turning to pairs of presenters rather than a traditional host for its awards ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA. Comedy duo Garfunke…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:08PM

'Hamilton': Will Lin-Manuel Miranda star in San Francisco production? by Karen D'Souza

Here's everything you need to know about Lin-Manuel Miranda, the hot-as-blazes star and creator of 'Hamilton.'

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:08PM

Feinstein’s/54 Below Presents 10 New Musicals

One of New York City’s top theater nightclubs is shifting its spotlight to up-and-coming writers this month. Feinstein’s/54 Below and its programming director Jennifer Ashley Tep…

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:08PM

'Hamilton': Here's how to get tickets by Karen D'Souza

Currently, becoming a subscriber to SHN is the only surefire way to lands tickets to 'Hamilton,' the hottest show on Broadway.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:08PM

Theater News: Tony Sheldon, Conor Ryan, and More to Celebrate 70 Years of Tony Awards

Hartford Symphony Orchestra and Goodspeed Musicals will present the one-night concert event.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: 'Another Word for Beauty' about pageant in a Colombian prison by Chris Jones

What would you find inside a Colombian women's prison? Well, dear reader, may you never live to find out except through avenues theatrical, journalistic and metaphorical. But if the narrator…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:56PM

YOU TWEET MY FACE SPACE – Theatre N16 by Laura Kressly

David and Charlotte’s ten-year relationship is on the rocks. He’s struggling with an addiction that’s pushing her out of his busy life, but David’s social media and internet habits a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:35PM

Broadway Grosses: The Snow Must Go On as Jonas Shortens Box Office Week; Spring Awakening Bids Farewell by Ryan McPhee

“Spring and summer every other day”? Where exactly is that happening, Ilse? Certainly not on the Great White Way. Snowstorm Jonas caused Broadway shows to cancel all matinee and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

It's the Word! Before Grease: Live, Check Out Jessie J's Performance of the Title Song by Broadway.com

Grease is the time, is the place, is the motion—especially on January 31, when Aaron Tveit, Julianne Hough, Vanessa Hudgens and more headline Fox’s Grease: Live. West End alum Je…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

Odds & Ends: Matt Smith & Zosia Mamet Team Up, Kelli O’Hara to Headline at Carnegie Hall & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Matt Smith & Zosia Mamet Team Up For Mapplethorpe Stage and screen stars Matt Smith (Doctor Who) and Zosia Mamet (Girls…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:34PM

STAGE TUBE: Carly Rae Jepsen Chats GREASE: LIVE & More on 'KELLY & MICHAEL' by Stage Tube

Carly Rae Jepsenstopped by today's LIVE with Kelly and Michael, and chatted about meeting the original Frenchie while working on the TV production Grease Live. She also spoke about her tour,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

VIDEO: Music: 10, Lyric: 10: HAMILTON Parody Tells of A CHORUS LINE's Mitzi Hamilton by Michael Dale

The dancer whose story of body-enhancement became one of A CHORUS LINE's most memorable songs, gets a number of her own.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

STAGE TUBE: Andy Mientus Moves the Crowd with Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's 'Anyway' by Nora Dominick

We know, we know, you are still crying over SPRING AWAKENING closing this past weekend. Don't worry, we have something to mend your broken heart with. In December, Andy Mientus took the stag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

STAGE TUBE: Aaron Tveit Teases WICKED's Next Out Of Oz Video! by Stage Tube

As previously reported, Broadway blockbuster Wicked has launched the new studio session video series, OUT OF OZ, featuring former and current stars of the hit musical performing reimagined v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

BWW Interview: Adam Grupper Is FIDDLER's Rabbi Plus Two by Naomi Serviss

The latest production is one that resonates today, he says. It's a story we all fell in love with.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:34PM

JRB RESIDENCY SET LIST: TITUSS BURGESS & GUY KLUCEVSEK 1/25/16 by Jason Robert Brown

Starting the New Year and the New Residency with a blizzard of notes! Among the high points: the boys and I revisited “I’m In Bizness” for what I’m pretty sure is the…

SOURCE: Jason Robert Brown at 05:25PM

Photo Flash: Join Steven Pasquale and Leslie Kritzer in Rehearsal for The Robber Bridegroom

The Roundabout Theatre Company revival is directed by Alex Timbers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: The Hypocrites Announce Casting Changes and New Dates for The Glass Menagerie

Donna McGough exits the production for health reasons.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: Sweat

Arena Stage presents the East Coast premiere of a play about a changing America.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Sensation ‘Hamilton’ Is Headed to Hollywood by Tracey Paleo

Hollywood Reporter: Hamilton, the red-hot Broadway musical with book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, is coming to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.  The production is scheduled to…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 04:58PM

THE MOTHER Tricycle, NW6 by Libby Purves

THE EMPTY NEST, THE TROUBLED MIND   Hold tight. It’s the French genius litterateur Florian Zeller messing with our heads again. We are confused, wary, deceived and unsettled by the tr…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:56PM

Interview: Drum TAO’s Tony-nominated Director, Amon Miyamoto by Melanie Brown

The Japanese taiko drum and dance sensation Drum TAO is slated to premiere its new show, Drum Heart, in February at the NYU Skirball Center. At the center of the New York City-only productio…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:55PM

Snow Socks Broadway Box Office With 61 Performances Canceled by Jeremy Gerard

The blizzard of 2016 dumped more than two feet of snow on the Broadway theater district, and while producers had hoped to forge ahead, city authorities hd other plans, shutting down transpor…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:48PM

Arts | New Jersey: In ‘The Piano Lesson,’ a Family Fight Over an Heirloom Rooted in Slavery by Ken Jaworowski

The production of August Wilson’s play, at the McCarter Theater Center in Princeton, N.J., tells the story of an African-American family in 1936.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:36PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/26

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 1/24…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Too much is predictable in ‘Another Word for Beauty’ by Hedy Weiss

Driving home from the Goodman Theatre on Monday night - where "Another Word for Beauty," Jose Rivera's play about life in a high security women's prison in Bogota, Colombia received its worl…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:34PM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway Today; Flashback to Other Milestones! by BroadwayWorld

The longest-running show in Broadway history, the Cameron MackintoshThe Really Useful Group production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, reaches a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Review: Another Word for Beauty/Goodman Theatre by Kevin Greene

There were times during the world premiere of “Another Word for Beauty” that I had to remind myself where I was. Literally, not in the transcendent sense. This stilted and suffocatingly…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:30PM

Broadway Grosses: Jan. 18-24 by David Gewirtzman

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

STAGE TUBE: Josh Gad Takes LIP SYNC BATTLE to Hilarious Heights Dressed as Donald Trump by Nora Dominick

Spike's LIP SYNC BATTLE has delivered its fair share of crazy performances. From Anne Hathaway swinging on a wrecking ball to 'Wrecking Ball' to Channing Tatum performing 'Let it Go' dressed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

An Informal Response to “Preaching to the Converted” by Tim Miller and David Román by HowlRound

By Alexander Charles Adams. Dramaturg Alexander Charles Adams writes a response to Tim Miller and David Román’s 1995 essay “Preaching to the Converted.”

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:25PM

Spotlight On...Vanda by Michael Block

Name: Hi, my name is Vanda. I only use my first name, which seems to really upset some people. One director informed me that he would never work with a playwright who only had one name. Stil…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:21PM

Photo Flash: Starry Cast of Broadway's SHE LOVES Performs Sneak Peek at Feinstein's/54 Below! by BroadwayWorld

Laura BenantiAmalia,Zachary LeviGeorg,Gavin CreelKodaly,Michael McGrathSipos,Jane KrakowskiIlona andByron JenningsMaraczek will star in Roundabout's new Broadway production ofSHE LOVES ME, d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/24/16 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1242016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM

NEWS: Rehearsal images of Matthew Perry & cast of The End of Longing by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Photos from the rehearsal room for The End of Longing, the world premiere play written by and starring Friends' star Matthew Perry, have been released...

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:20PM

Building an Idea Business for the Next Decade by Damian Bazadona

How do you build an idea business for the next decade? This question has been front and center for myself and my agency as...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:20PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Mutt - Red Tape Theatre & Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. is offering $13 tickets on Thursdays, 1/28 and 2/4 at 8 pm.. Call and use code FIREBALL at 773.975.8150 …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:14PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Steven Pasquale, Leslie Kritzer and the Cast of THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company, in association withDaryl RothProductions, will soon presentSteven Pasqualein the first-ever New York revival ofAlfred UhryandRobert Waldman's musical comedy THE R…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:14PM

There Is a Wonder That There Is a Happiness That Morning Is Is by HowlRound

By Andrew Bailes. Andrew Bailes reviews Theater Oobleck’s production of There Is a Happiness That Morning Is by Mickle Maher.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:11PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/26; Snow Day Drop by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 124201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:11PM

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan presents “Rice” by Pauline Adamek

With a performance that gives tribute to the land and to nature, as well as celebrating the 40th anniversary of the company, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:08PM

Interview: From Roxie Hart to Anita in ‘West Side Story’, Bianca Marroquín Conquers the World, One Song at a Time by Jose Solis

The first thing that strikes you about Bianca Marroquín is her light. If she were performing in a darkened room, she would make it brighter through sheer force of will. Her megawatt smile l…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:04PM

Ghost Posters Appear on 44th Street Can You Guess the Year? by Robert Viagas

Demolition and construction around New York City often reveal antique signs painted on the sides of buildings, which disappeared from view when a new building went up next door. They're …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM

Are Broadway’s Shuberts Horse-Trading To Expand Their Real Estate Empire? by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway’s most powerful landlord, the Shubert Organization, may be angling to profit from New York’s current obsession with those clip-clopping horse-drawn carriages…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:01PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Abe Vigoda, Actor from “Godfather” and “Barney Miller,” dies at 94 by Robert Simonson

Abe Vigoda, the lovably curmudgeonly actor known for his hangdog turns in "The Godfather" and the sitcoms "Barney Miller" and "Fish," died Jan. 26 in his sleep …

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel and Jane Krakowski Preview Tunes From She Love Me

Laura Benanti, Gavin Creel, Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski took the stage at Feinstein's/54 Below to preview songs from the Broadway revival of She Loves Me.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Don’t Miss: Alan Cumming at Carnegie Hall by Matthew Wexler

It’s going to be a wild night at Carnegie Hall come February 8, when Alan Cumming headlines in his Carnegie Hall debut in Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs with Friends. Those friends hap…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:33PM

Timothy Olyphant & More Tapped for Kenneth Lonergan's Hold On to Me Darling Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant will star in the previously announced world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan’s Hold On to Me Darling. Also signing on are Adelaide Clemens, Tony nominee Jonat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

See Pics of Matthew Morrison's Farewell to Finding Neverland on Broadway by Broadway.com

Headliner Matthew Morrison said an emotional goodbye to Finding Neverland on January 24. How did he say a farewell to the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award-winning show? By donning a kilt a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

Meet the Cast of Avant Bard’s ‘A Midsumer Night’s Dream’ Part 8: Jenna Berk by Joel Markowitz

In Part 8 of a series of interviews with the cast of Avant Bard’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, meet Jenna Berk.. Joel: Where have local audiences seen you perform recently on…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:27PM

Broadway In Chicago & The Sponge Bob Musical Announce Casting by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago and The SpongeBob Musical are thrilled to announce casting for the Chicago engagement.  Ethan Slater will make his Chicago debut in the role of the iconic SpongeBob Squa…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:26PM

Broadway In Chicago & Disney Theatrical Productions Announces ALADDIN To Launch National Tour In Chicago by Michael J. Roberts

Disney Theatrical Productions and Broadway In Chicago proudly announce that Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, will launch its North American tour in Chicago.  The 12-week engagement begin…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:26PM

The Farm Theater Announces 2 New Plays for 2016 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Farm will present two new plays in addition to hosting workshops and new-play development programs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:24PM

Spot-on Parody of Hamilton Pays Tribute to Broadway Dancer Mitzi Hamilton (Video) by Robert Viagas

Fans of Broadway dancer Mitzi Hamilton have assembled a video tribute that mashes her life with the opening number from the Broadway hit Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:18PM

Fringe World kicks off for 2016 by Arts Review

Westralia’s own Fringe World Festival has kicked off with an epic program of events for younglings and grown-ups alike, brimming with free and fun entertainment to keep the whole family en…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:15PM

Emmy Nominee Timothy Olyphant to Return to the Stage After 20 Years by Olivia Clement

Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant ("Rectify," "Justifed") will return to the New York stage for the first time in 20 years to star in the world premiere of Hold On To Me Darl…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Jonas Kaufmann withdraws from Met's new 'Manon Lescaut'

NEW YORK (AP) -- Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann has canceled his appearances as Chevalier des Grieux in the Metropolitan Opera's new production of Puccini's "Man…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:14PM

Abe Vigoda, sunken-eyed character actor, dead at 94 by Hillel Italie

NEW YORK (AP) -- Character actor Abe Vigoda, whose leathery, sunken-eyed face made him ideal for playing the over-the-hill detective Phil Fish in the 1970s TV series "Barney …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:14PM

Mark Strong’s New York by Dei Lewison

When I first came to New York, I thought of the New York that I had seen in movies. And here I was experiencing it in real life. I remember the first time I saw steam coming out from a manho…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 03:14PM

Robert Cushman: Remembering stage actor Brian Bedford by Robert Cushman

It might be said that, in his many seasons at the Canadian Stratford, Bedford reclaimed his British classical birthright.

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 03:08PM

28 Rarely Known Phantom Facts and Backstage Stories to Celebrate a Broadway Milestone! by Adam Hetrick

Broadway's longest-running musical turns 28 on Jan. 26. To celebrate, Playbill.com asked the behind-the-scenes creatives of The Phantom of the Opera to share little-known…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Chicago Opera Review: NABUCCO (Lyric Opera) by Barnaby Hughes

STAGNANT STAGING AND CRAZY COSTUMES, BUT THE CAST AND CHORUS CAPTIVATE There’s a good reason why Verdi’s operas are typically described as “grand opera.” They’re big and bold, req…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:02PM

How to make Broadway more Accessible: VIDEOS.

I kept something from you. Don’t be mad.  I’m making up for it today. A week ago last Friday I held a special event at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre sponsored by Spring Awakening …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 03:02PM

Abe Vigoda, ‘Barney Miller’ and ‘Godfather’ Actor, Dies at 94 by Carmel Dagan

Actor Abe Vigoda, best known for his roles as mobster Tessio in “The Godfather” and as Detective Sgt. Fish in TV’s “Barney Miller” and a spinoff series in which he starred, has die…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:02PM

Broadway smash 'Hamilton' is hitting the road

The musical will start a national tour in 2017 in San Francisco and Los Angeles.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:02PM

Timothy Olyphant to Star Off Broadway in New Kenneth Lonergan Play by Gordon Cox

Timothy Olyphant, the actor who headlined six season in FX series “Justified,” will star Off Broadway in the world premiere of “Hold On To Me Darling,” the new play b…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:02PM

The cast of TV's 'Grease: Live' discuss the original film

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- The original "Grease" film is older than any of the cast members of "Grease: Live," TV's live take on the musical …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:02PM

Go behind the scenes of 'Grease: Live!'

Months of dancing and Emergen-C helped pave the way.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:02PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and the Complicated History of Musical TV Shows by Jenny Jaffe

If you’re not already watching the CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (which you absolutely should be), you probably know that it snagged a Golden Globe for star (and co-creator) Rachel Bloom earl…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:02PM

Hamilton Is Headed to Hollywood! As Part of a National Tour, Not As a Movie Adaptation! Sorry If That Was Confusing by Halle Kiefer

If a scream caught halfway out of your throat just now while reading that headline, I'm genuinely very sorry. Also, join the club! According to The Hollywood Reporter, a West Coast productio…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:02PM

Jonas Kaufmann Cancels Met Opera Production by Zachary Woolfe

Roberto Alagna, another well-loved tenor, will replace him, singing the role of des Grieux in Puccini's "Manon Lescaut" for the first time.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:02PM

BWW Exclusive: New Musicals at 54 Series - Jennifer Ashley Tepper Interviews Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner About 17 AGAIN by Jennifer Ashley Tepper

New Musicals at 54 is a series presented by Feinstein's 54 Below Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Some of the 10 new and diverse musicals by a selection of today's most talented …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM

Review: "Violet"

To celebrate their 35th anniversary, SpeakEasy presents a revised version of an early Jeanine Tesori favorite.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Justified's Timothy Olyphant to Star in New Play From Kenneth Lonergan

The Emmy nominee will return to the stage in Hold On to Me Darling.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Abe Vigoda, Noted Character Actor of Stage and Screen, Dies at 94

Vigoda most notably appeared in Barney Miller and The Godfather.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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A Day in the Life of Ana Villafane of ‘On Your Feet!’ by Dei Lewison

It could be said that Ana Villafañe was born to play Gloria Estefan. “I don’t remember not knowing Gloria’s music,” says the Miami native who found it somewhat hyste…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:56PM

Photo Flash: Ready to Hand Jive? Check Out All-New GREASE: LIVE Rehearsal Pics! by TV News Desk

FOX has just released a new batch of rehearsal photos from its upcoming musical special GREASE LIVE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Star of Stage and Screen Abe Vigoda Dies at 94 by TV News Desk

Abe Vigoda, best known for his roles as mobster Tessio in THE GODFATHER and as Detective Sgt. Fish in the TV comedy BARNEY MILLER has passed away at age 94.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

VIDEO: First Look - Matthew Broderick & More in AMERICAN MASTERS Mike Nichols Documentary by TV News Desk

Below, watch clips from the documentary including Alec Baldwin, Neil Simon, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Frank Langella remembering Mike Nichols' famous laugh and Dustin Hoffman and Pa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Emmy Nominee Timothy Olyphant to Lead Atlantic Theater Company's HOLD ON TO ME DARLING by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company has announcedcomplete casting for the world premiere of Academy Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kenneth Lonergan's latest play Hold On To Me Darling, direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

SLSO returns to Carnegie Hall in 2017 by Sarah Bryan Miller

Carnegie Hall has just released its 2016-2017 season announcement, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is heading back to New York next year. (This year, they went to California instead, wh…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:34PM

Sample Emotional Clips from Elaine May’s All-Star Mike Nichols Documentary, Airing Jan. 29 (Video) by Robert Viagas

Mike Nichols, the late performer, writer and director who left an indelible mark on stage and screen, will be remembered in a PBS documentary directed by his onetime writing and performing p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Sample Emotional Clips from Elaine May’s All-Star Mike Nichols Documentary (Video) by Robert Viagas

Mike Nichols, the late performer, writer and director who left an indelible mark on stage and screen, will be remembered in a PBS documentary directed by his one-time writing and perform…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Timothy Olyphant Set To Star In Kenneth Lonergan’s Off-Broadway World Premiere ‘Hold On To Me Darling’ by Jeremy Gerard

Returning to the stage for the first time in two decades, Justified co-star and six-time Emmy nominee Timothy Olyphant will headline the Atlantic Theater Company’s world premiere of Os…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:30PM

Interview: Irish Rep’s Charlotte Moore on Directing Seamus Heaney’s Iraq War-inspired Adaptation of “Antigone” by J. C. Wright

Seamus Heaney’s The Burial at Thebes, a translation of Sophocles’ tragedy Antigone, was written as a response to the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Telling the story of one woman who dares t…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 02:26PM

Artists Repertory Theatre Announces a Season of Premieres for 2016–17 by American Theatre Editors

The season brings comedy and light to the many struggles of pursuing happiness and the American Dream.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:23PM

Hamilton National Tour Announces West Coast Launch by Chris Luner

Theater-going Americans on the West Coast have proved they are willing to Wait For It. Being required to either plan a cross-country trip or wait it out, American’s on the West Coast h…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 02:18PM

Willkommen: Cabaret National Tour Kicks Off Tonight by Chris Luner

Willkommen Back! Cabaret struck a deep chord returning to Broadway at a time where its echoes of discrimination and hate of a race reached beyond its doors into the headlines of our every …

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 02:18PM

Disney’s Aladdin National Tour Will Fly Out Of Chicago by Chris Luner

The Midwest better make way for Prince Ali! A flying carpet, vicious villains and a genie who will grant just about anything you wish for is headed to the Windy City in 2017. Chicago has of…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 02:18PM

REVIEW: Alright Bitches!, Above The Stag ✭✭✭✭ by Doug Mayo

By Doug Mayo Director Andrew Beckett keeps the pace lively and ultimately makes Alright Bitches!, a sunny antidote to the bleak winter here in the UK. This post REVIEW: Alright Bitches!, Abo…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:17PM

Top 10 Reasons Why Grease: Live Is the Word by Playbill Staff

Grease: Live airs this Sunday, Jan. 31 on Fox! We've got 10 reasons why you can't miss out on tuning in!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Spotlight On...Dee Roscioli by Michael Block

photo by Russ RowlandName: Dee RoscioliHometown: Easton, PAEducation: BA in Theatre arts/actingSelect Credits: Wicked (Elphaba, Chicago, San Francisco, Broadway and touring companies); …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:04PM

Theater News: Rent 20th Anniversary Tour Announced

The production will be based on the original direction by Michael Greif.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Actor's Path: Get an MFA or Not?

By Jean Schiffman Whether or not to get an Master’s of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in acting is a conundrum for emerging actors, now more than ever as MFA programs continue to proliferate …

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 01:55PM

See Ben Vereen, Alice Ripley, Josh Young, Judy Gold and Liliane Montevecchi Heat Up 54 Below by Monica Simoes

Ben Vereen, Alice Ripley, Josh Young, Judy Gold and Liliane Montevecchi will offer concerts at the intimate 54 Below in the coming weeks. They offered a preview the afternoon of Jan. 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:43PM

Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players’ ‘1776’: Part 1: Brent Stone by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of McLean Community Players’ 1776, meet Brent Stone. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you per…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:42PM

Just a Few Days to Go! Fox Releases Brand New Rehearsal Pics From Grease: Live by Matthew Blank

As everyone gears up for FOX's Jan. 31 broadcast of Grease: Live, a new set of pics from the rehearsal studio has been released. Check them out here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Jackie Burns, Tamyra Gray & Matthew Hydzik Join IF/THEN Tour Tomorrow in Dallas by BroadwayWorld

Original Broadway Cast memberJackie BurnsIfThen, Wicked,Hair,Tamyra GrayAmerican Idol Season One Finalist,Rent, andMatthew HydzikSide Show,West Side Story,Grease, will join Original Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Make Solo Carnegie Hall Debut During 2016-17 Season; Full Lineup Set! by BroadwayWorld

Carnegie Hall today unveiled its 2016-2017 season consisting of more than 170 concerts as well as wide-ranging education and community programs created by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Baby No. 2 on the Way for INTO THE WOOD's Emily Blunt and Hubby John Krasinski by TV News Desk

PEOPLE has confirmed the joyous news that Hollywood super couple John Krasinski and Emily Blunt are expecting their second child.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

RP or OP? That is the question by Robert McCrum

There is a persistent language myth that you can find Elizabethan English alive and well and living in the Ozarks, USA. Actually, if you want to hear Shakespearean English today, all you hav…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:39PM

Review: 'A Widow of No Importance' about a mother's life in Mumbai by Nina Metz

In this romantic comedy set in Mumbai, the focus is not on the tradition-flouting 20-something of the story (played with equal parts petulance and real feeling by Vahishta Vafadari) but on h…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:38PM

Testifying For And Against “Testament of Mary” Near Boston by Howard Sherman

It’s a reflex action for those in the arts to recoil and get angry when creative work is described as “intolerable blasphemies.” But it’s probably worth giving a small shout out to t…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 01:34PM

Interview with Teaching Artist Devin Haqq by Abby Case

Devin Haqq has been a Teaching Artist with Roundabout for the past eight years. He teaches in classrooms across New York City and serves as Partnership Coordinator for Fordham High School fo…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 01:28PM

With Twitter and YouTube, Jennifer Ashley Tepper Introduces You to All 10 New Musicals at 54

Jennifer Ashley Tepper describes each of the 10 New Musicals at 54 in 140 characters or less.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:26PM

Re-Imagining The Musical: The Story of BIG NATE by David Kimple

What makes a premiere production? Read here and learn more, as part on of our ongoing Premiere Productions Series. The post Re-Imagining The Musical: The Story of BIG NATE appeared first on …

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 01:22PM

‘Aladdin’ to launch 2017 North American tour in Chicago by Miriam Di Nunzio

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Aladdin” will kick off its new North American tour in ... The post ‘Aladdin’ to launch 2017 North American tour in Chicago ap…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:14PM

Kimberly Motes Named Managing Director of Children’s Theatre Company by American Theatre Editors

The Twin Cities native returns to the arts sector after spending five years working in higher education.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:11PM

Public Theater Announces 10 Playwrights for 2016–17 Emerging Writers Group by American Theatre Editors

The company named the writers who will be part of its new-work development program for 2016--17.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:08PM

New Rent Tour Will Celebrate Musical’s 20th Anniversary by Andrew Gans

Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical written by the late Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th anniversary production during the 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:08PM

Photos: Gemma Arterton and cast rehearse Nell Gwynn

The West End transfer opens at the Apollo Theatre next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:03PM

Theater Seats For Sale by Bt

Forty four movie theater seats in good condition (some upholstery damage) recently used in a local theater production of The Flick. They are assembled into eight rows of four, two rows of th…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:03PM

Jonathan Groff, Laura Osnes & More Tapped for New York Pops' 2016-17 Season at Carnegie Hall by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Broadway favorites Jonathan Groff, Laura Osnes, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and more have been tapped for the New York Pops’ 34th season at Carnegie Hall. Under the musical direction of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Tina Fey & Jeff Richmond Enlist Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski & More for Lorne Michaels Tribute at Lincoln Center by Ryan McPhee

A starry lineup of Broadway favorites and Saturday Night Live veterans have been tapped to pay tribute to television legend Lorne Michaels on February 11. Tina Fey and her husband, composer …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Come On In! Broadway Balances America Sneaks You Inside Cabaret's Infamous Kit Kat Klub by Ryan Gilbert

Happy to see you! Broadway Balances America, the special six-part series airing on The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television, returned on January 26 with a special look at Roundabout Theatre …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Over the Moon! Rent 20th Anniversary Tour Will Launch in Fall 2016 by Ryan Gilbert

It's time now to sing out! Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Rent will hit the road this fall for a 20th anniversary production. Based on the original d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Grease: Live's Aaron Tveit Will Headline Solo Show in New York by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Attention Tveiter Tots! After Aaron Tveit has given us multiplying thrills as Danny Zuko in Fox’s forthcoming live telecast of Grease, he's heading back to the stage. Our Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

Kelli O’Hara Will Make Solo Carnegie Hall Debut by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, who is currently starring in the award-winning revival of The King and I, will make her solo Carnegie Hall debut in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Theater News: The Public Theater Joins UN Women's HeForShe Movement

The first-ever HeForShe Arts Week will take place this March.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Music News: Tony Winner Kelli O'Hara to Make Carnegie Hall Solo Headlining Debut

O'Hara will present her concert as part of the newly announced 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Barrington Stage Company Announces New Associate Artistic Director

The Berkshires-based theater will welcome a new member to its leadership team.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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HAMILTON Cancels Today's #Ham4Ham Because of Winter Storm Aftermath by BroadwayWorld

Bad news for HAMILTON fans. According to Twitter, today's lottery has been canceled because of the winter storm aftermath.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2015-2016 Finalists Announced by Courtney Kochuba

“The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has done more than any other single force to get plays by women collected and celebrated, but more importantly, produced.” – Marsha Norman, 198…

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 12:50PM

Feature: Nina Segal – How do you explain a shooting to a child? by Isaac Ouro-Gnao

“I make work about the things that keep us awake at night” says Nina Segal on a busy New York morning. The beauty of Skype made the five hour gap unnoticeable. Segal is nervously and exc…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:48PM

The Apollo Celebrates Black History Month by Olivia Clement

The Apollo Theater has announced its Black History Month schedule for 2016. Highlights include the return of the venue's iconic talent competition Amateur Night with Grammy winner Chrise…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42PM

Jonathan Groff, Joshua Henry, Colin Donnell,?Laura Osnes & More Sign on for New York Pops' 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

OnOctober 14, 2016,The New York Pops- a symphonic orchestra known for presenting popular programs of exceptional quality - will launch its 34thseason at Carnegie Hall celebrating the diversi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

Rita Moreno Among Presenters Named for 43rd Annual ANNIE AWARDS by BroadwayWorld

Saturday, February 6 will mark the 43rd Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year's best in animation. Returning for a second year to present Annie trophies are the comedy-folk duo Garfunkel …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

VIDEO: Carly Rae Jepsen Talks Finding 'Frenchy' Voice for GREASE: LIVE by TV News Desk

Carly Rae Jepsen takes on the iconic role of beauty school dropout Frenchy in FOX's upcoming broadcast of GREASE LIVE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

Casting Society of America to Offer Free Workshops for Actors with Disabilities by BroadwayWorld

The Casting Society of America CSA, in partnership with the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts, will hold a series of free workshops in February and March for Actors With Disabilities. The e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

Show Your Spirit and Win a GREASE LIVE! Viewing Party Pack by Matt Tamanini

Everyone here at BroadwayWorld is counting down the days until Fox's live musical broadcast ofGREASE LIVE, this Sunday at 76c. To help you get in the Rydell spirit, we are giving away two GR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

BWW Exclusive: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Will Launch in Fall 2016! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld has just exclusively learned that RENT, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th Anniversar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

AMERICAN IDIOT Update: Conflicting Statements Indicate H.S. Edits Were Not Yet Approved by Licensor by Michael Dale

Drama teacher's statement to Hartford Courant regarding the status of his proposed edits conflict with his previous email to community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

Eddie Redmayne, Julianne Moore Among Presenters for 22nd SAG AWARDS by TV News Desk

Priyanka Chopra, Brie Larson, Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Sarah Silverman and Jacob Tremblay will be presenters at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Pro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:38PM

New York Pops Season is AMAZING! by Sandi Durell

    Take a peek at the New York Pop’s 34th season at Carnegie Hall celebrating the diversity of some of popular music’s greatest icons. Music Director Steven Reineke, who …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:37PM

The Public Theater Partners with UN Women for First HeForShe Arts Week by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theaterannounced today that it is proud to serve as the inaugural theatrical partner with HeForShe, the movement for gender equality from UN Women, in partnership with the City of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:34PM

American Blues Theater Announces 2 Chicago Premieres for 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season explores American ideals and adheres to the theatre's mission to engage with the community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:33PM

Vintage Photos! Looking Back at the Masked Men of Broadway’s Phantom of the Opera by Matthew Blank

Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running Broadway show in history, celebrates its 28th anniversary on January 26, 2016! Playbill.com looks back at the men who have donned the famous mas…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

ArtsBeat: Billie Joe Armstrong Warns of Censorship After School Cancels ‘American Idiot’ by Joe Coscarelli

The Green Day singer-guitarist wrote that it would be “a shame” if the high school production was shut down over worries over the show’s content.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:27PM

Livestreaming Terminus by Gabriel Jason Dean—The VORTEX—Austin, Texas—Fri, Jan 29 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The VORTEX in Austin, Texas presents Terminus by Gabriel Jason Dean—livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on at Fri…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:07PM

EMPIRE THE MUSICAL – LA by Laura

No, it's not about Darth Vader or Cookie Lyons, as you might think. EMPIRE, THE MUSICAL is about the construction of the Empire State Building

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 12:04PM

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Announces 2015–16 Finalists by American Theatre Editors

Female playwrights from the U.S. and across the pond are recognized for their plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:02PM

Slow Burn Theatre’s Violet Blossoms But Doesn’t Bloom by Bill Hirschman

Fine talent, stirring music and Slow Burn Theatre's enthusiasm elevate the musical Violet, but the material has consistent void somewhere deep down in this musical's emotional investment.

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:02PM

Casting changes for Hypocrites' 'Glass Menagerie' by Morgan Greene

Donna McGough will step down as Amanda from Hans Fleischmann's remount of "The Glass Menagerie" due to health reasons, the Hypocrites announced Monday. Replacing McGough in Tennessee Willia…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:02PM

Disney's 'Aladdin' to launch national tour in Chicago by Chris Jones

Another hit Broadway show is headed to Chicago for an extended run — this time it's Disney's "Aladdin," a hugely popular attraction in New York that routinely finishes third in the list of…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:02PM

Photo Flash: The SpongeBob Musical Releases Key Art

Pre-Broadway run of the new musical will take Chicago's Oriental Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Music News: Laura Osnes, Colin Donnell, Joshua Henry Set for Upcoming New York Pops Season

Jonathan Groff and Caissie Levy will also join the orchestra for concerts.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Aladdin Announces North American Tour

The tour will kick off in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Groff, Joshua Henry, Laura Osnes and The Callaways Set for New York Pops Season by Andrew Gans

The New York Pops, which is led by music director Steven Reineke, has announced its 2016-17 five-concert subscription season at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:59AM

Whole New World! Disney's Aladdin Will Fly the Magic Carpet Across the U.S. in 2017 National Tour by Ryan Gilbert

With new horizons to pursue, the hit Disney musical Aladdin will launch a national tour in April 2017, beginning at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre. Casting for the touring production,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM

Maggot Shakeup! Three Pint-Sized Actors to Join West End's Matilda in Title Role by Ryan McPhee

A host of charmingly naughty and revolting children will join the West End company of Matilda. Zaris-Angel Hator, Clara Read and Emily-May Stephenson will join Evie Hone in the title role be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM

Something Rotten! & Spotlight's Brian d'Arcy James on Awards Show Highs, Tuxedo Malfunctions & Meeting the Clintons by Ryan McPhee

Something Rotten! and Spotlight star Brian d’Arcy James stopped by Late Night on January 26 to chat with Seth Meyers about his wild year. As the Tony nominee says, he’s “ri…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:58AM

NEWS: Hangmen, Bend It Like Beckham, The Father & other Critics’ Circle Award winners, tickets on sale by Press Releases

Kenneth Cranham awarded Best Actor for “the role of a lifetime” Denise Gough awarded Best Actress only three years after winning Most Promising Newcomer Bend It Like Beckham win…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:50AM

Podcasts: Regional Theatre Focus: Sheffield Theatres podcast

We speak to some of the venue's supporters about the theatre's impact on their lives and the city

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:45AM

Photos: In pictures: the Critics' Circle Awards

Judi Dench, Kenneth Cranham and Denise Gough all picked up awards at the ceremony in London

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:45AM

‘Hamilton’ Comes to L.A. as Centerpiece of Pantages New Season by Shalini Dore

“Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Mirada’s smash hip-hop tuner about America’s founding fathers, will anchor the Pantages’ 2016-17 season, running there Aug. 11-Dec. 30, 2…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:44AM

TV Review: ‘American Masters: Mike Nichols’ by Brian Lowry

A loving tribute presented largely in his own words, the “American Masters” documentary “Mike Nichols” is directed by his one-time collaborator Elaine May, and drawn extensively from…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:44AM

The art of the farce with Jeremy Shamos of 'Noises Off' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- In one of the best entrances on Broadway this season, Jeremy Shamos appears onstage and slams a door behind him....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:44AM

Broadway and Hollywood mix for hybrid musical 'Grease: Live' by Sandy Cohen

BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- Fox is gearing up to give Broadway a serious dose of the Hollywood treatment....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:44AM

Smash hit 'Hamilton' musical will come to San Francisco by Karen D'Souza

'Hamilton,' the groundbreaking blockbuster musical, will come to the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco in March 2017.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:44AM

Broadway hit 'Hamilton' to launch tour in California by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The mega-hit Broadway show "Hamilton" will hit the road, with stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles planned for 2017....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:44AM

'Hamilton' musical coming to L.A. ... but not until 2017 by David Ng

'Hamilton" is coming to Los Angeles, but local audiences eager to catch the Broadway musical that has become a critical and audience sensation in New York will have to wait until next year…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:44AM

Broadway hit 'Hamilton' to launch tour in California by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The mega-hit Broadway show "Hamilton" will hit the road, with stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles planned for 2017.Producers said Tuesday that performances will begin in Mar…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 11:44AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 1/26/16- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Stage Tube

Today in 1988, The Phantom of the Opera opened at the Majestic Theatre, where it has played for 9980 performances and still running. Written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart, the mus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Artwork for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday,The SpongeBob Musical just announced casting for the Chicago engagement.Ethan Slaterwill make his Chicago debut in the role of the iconic SpongeBob Square…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Breaking News: ALADDIN Will Launch National Tour in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that Aladdin will launch its North American tour in Chicago. The 12-week engagement begins performances at Broadway in Chicago's Cadillac Palace T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 1/19/2016 - 1/26/2016

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Wacky play traipses all over afterlife's map by Everett Evans

A particularly apt illustration adorns the program cover for Stages Repertory Theatre's world premiere of Brendan Bourque-Sheil's comedy "The Book of Maggie" - a signpost whose arrows variou…

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 11:32AM

ArtsBeat: Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ to Begin National Tour in 2017 by Michael Paulson

Disney announced Tuesday that it would begin a national tour of “Aladdin” with a 12-week run in Chicago, at the Cadillac Palace Theater, starting in April 2017.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:31AM

Dominique Morisseau, Lynn Nottage, Sarah Burgess & More Among 2015-16 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Finalists by BroadwayWorld

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women playwrights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:28AM

Pics! Jerry O’Connell, Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson and More Take Part in Annual All-Star Bow by Monica Simoes

Jerry O'Connell, Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson and many more were on hand to participate in Second Stage Theatre's 29th All-Star Bowling Classic at Lucky Strike Lanes and L…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Noah Robbins on Grease Live, His First Musical Since High School by Jonathan Mandell

‘When the New York Times published a photograph of the cast of Grease Live this week, Noah Robbins posted it on his Facebook page and noted: “I’m on the far right, apparently pract…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:18AM

Testifying For And Against “Testament of Mary” Near Boston by Howard Sherman

It’s a reflex action for those in the arts to recoil and get angry when creative work is described as “intolerable blasphemies.” But it’s probably worth giving a small shout out to t…

SOURCE: www.artsintegrity.org at 11:06AM

Critic's Notebook: Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne Celebrate Playwright Arthur Miller's Centennial by Frank Scheck

Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Barkin and even Governor Andrew Cuomo took part in this benefit for the Arthur Miller Foundation for Theater and Film Education.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:05AM

Disney’s Aladdin Announces National Tour by Robert Viagas

The Disney musical Aladdin is firing up the magic carpet for its first national tour, set to commence with a 12-week engagement at Chicago's Palace Theatre April 11-July 2, 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Theater News: Erich Bergen, Laura Michelle Kelly, and More Join Broadway Sings Billy Joel Cast

Previously announced performers include Betsy Wolfe and Corey Cott.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Cabaret News: Phillip Boykin, Julie Halston, and More Round Out Cast for Barbara Siegel Tribute

Broadway stars will honor the longtime theater journalist.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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As Phantom Celebrates 28 Years on Broadway, the Cast Shares Incredible Never-Seen Pics! by Matthew Blank, Monica Simoes

The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running show in Broadway history, celebrates an unprecedented 28th anniversary Jan. 26! Playbill.com offers some truly stunning, candid backstage ph…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Kit Harington Returning To West End As ‘Doctor Faustus’ In Contemporary Update by Nancy Tartaglione

While he maintains that Jon Snow is indeed dead, Game Of Thrones‘ Kit Harington is prepping for a return to the living theater — and a deal with the devil. He’ll play Docto…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:52AM

Disney's 'Aladdin' to launch national tour in Chicago by Chris Jones

Another hit Broadway show is headed to Chicago for an extended run — this time it's Disney's "Aladdin," a hugely popular attraction in New York that routinely finishes third in the list of…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:45AM

Public Announces 2016 Writers Group Playwrights by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater has announced the ten playwrights who will make up its 2016-17 Emerging Writers Group. Past participants of the program include Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and Dominiqu…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:41AM

Nick Cearley Will Bring BUYER & CELLAR to Key West's Red Barn Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Key West's Red Barn Theatre will soon present the Regional Premiere of Buyer amp Cellar, a one-man show by playwright Jonathan Tolins. Enjoying immediate success at the non-profit Rattlestic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Kit Harington to Lead DOCTOR FAUSTUS in the West End; Jamie Lloyd to Direct by BroadwayWorld

Kit Harington will return to the London stage to play the title role in an anarchic production of Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, from 9th April 2016. Directed by Jamie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Broadway Vet Wendell Pierce Joins Cast of GREASE: LIVE! by TV News Desk

Broadway veteran Wendell Pierce is the latest theater star to join the cast of FOX's GREASE LIVE in the role of Coach Calhoun

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:31AM

Erich Bergen, Kimiko Glenn & Laura Michelle Kelly Join BROADWAY SINGS BILLY JOEL Concert Lineup by BroadwayWorld

The lineup is complete for Broadway Sings Billy Joel, the 10th installment of the star-studded BROADWAY SINGS concert series. A cast of 20 Broadway stars will sing completely new arrangement…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

La Mirada Premieres New Musical "Empire" by Sharon Perlmutter

Despite all that needs fixing in Empire, it has a lot going for it and may well be worth the effort. There are eye-popping visuals, a huge tap ensemble hoofing its heart out, and some deligh…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:10AM

Forget About Christmas, Broadway Stars Announced for Third Annual Sondheimas by Robert Viagas

Feinstein's/54 Below will present Sondheimas, "the annual quasi-religious celebration of the birth of the savior of musical theatre, Stephen Sondheim." The concert will be …

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Brian d’Arcy James Discusses Hillary Clinton, Hamilton and the Blizzard with Seth Meyers (Video) by Andrew Gans

Multiple Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James, currently on Broadway in the new musical Something Rotten!, was a recent guest on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Magic Time! An Interview With Kieyontaye D. Johnson-Carter, Author of ‘Love in Time of HIV’ by John Stoltenberg

When I first saw Love in Time of HIV in May 2012, I was deeply impressed. Giving voice to a young generation’s encounter with the health crisis left them by their elders, the play by Kieyo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00AM

Theater News: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Announces New National Tour Plans

The announcement comes on the heels of plans for a sit-down production in Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Tell a Vision: Is TV Better Because of Who’s Writing for It? by American Theatre Editors

After all, the last time the medium had a supposed Golden Age was when it staged plays live. Coincidence?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:59AM

Watch Zendaya’s Video of Finding Neverland’s “Neverland,” Featuring Bryan Cranston by Andrew Gans

Actress and recording artist Zendaya has released a video of "Neverland," one of the songs featured on "Finding Neverland The Album" (Republic Records), the musical com…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Playwrights and TV: It’s Not Just About the Money by American Theatre Editors

Increasingly, playwrights writing for television are finding creative satisfaction they don't always get in the theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:57AM

From ‘The Walking Dead’ to ‘Eclipsed,’ Danai Gurira Is Killing It by American Theatre Editors

Actor. Playwright. Activist. Zombie slayer. Is there anything she can't do?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:55AM

REVIEW: The Oliviers In Concert, Royal Festival Hall ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Over the past forty years, the Olivier Awards has marked the cream of London’s artistic talent. This anniversary concert brought together some showstopping stars, pa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:51AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:51AM

Theatre on the Small Screen: ‘Smash’ Vs. ‘Slings & Arrows’ by American Theatre Editors

One show saw theatre as an island of misfit toys, the other as a glamorous roundelay of pretty people. Guess which one rings truer?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:50AM

On the Scene with the Stars of She Loves Me at a Sneak Peek Concert by Broadway.com

The cast of She Loves Me, including Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti and Jane Krakowski, offer a peek at their show at 54 Below.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:45AM

What Comes Next? National Tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Will Begin in Spring 2017 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

West Coast, are you "Satisfied?!" Lin-Manuel Miranda's gargantuan Broadway hit Hamilton is heading out on the road to you first! A national tour of the tuner will begin perform…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:45AM

Gimme 10-Minutes by Leah Richards

The Fire This Time 10-Minute Play Festival (2016) Karin Theater, NYC January 21-February 6, 2016   The Obie Award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, a showcase of "early-…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 09:39AM

Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski, Martin Short Will Celebrate Lorne Michaels by Andrew Gans

A host of stage and screen stars will be on hand to salute "Saturday Night Live" producer Lorne Michaels as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala Feb. 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

See Billy Porter Say “Farewell to Lola” in Exclusive Stunning Backstage Photos by Michael Gioia

Billy Porter, who recently concluded his Tony Award-winning run in Broadway's Kinky Boots, posed for The Creative Faces Project, an evolving portrait series photographed and curated …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Photos: Gallery: Charlotte Wakefield and cast rehearse The Herbal Bed

James Dacre directs the first national tour of Peter Whelan's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:37AM

Theatre News: Kenneth Cranham, Judi Dench and Denise Gough win at Critics' Circle Awards

This year the critics also awarded Hangmen and Bend It Like Beckham

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:37AM

Denise Gough wins top theatre award after almost quitting acting by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Gough says she was broke before she got role as recovering addict in Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places & Things that won her best actress awardIt was called “career-changing”, “a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:25AM

Hamilton Tour Sets Los Angeles and San Francisco Premieres by Robert Viagas

The national touring company of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton has announced dates for its premieres in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

ArtsBeat: National Tour Is Planned for ‘Hamilton’ by Michael Paulson

The Broadway musical, which has already announced that it plans to begin an open-ended run in Chicago this fall, is also planning a separate tour next year, starting in San Francisco, moving…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:22AM

WAKE UP with BWW 1/26/2016 - New Lead in NEVERLAND, PHANTOM Hits 28 and More! by Jessica Khan

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 FINDING NEVERLAND welcomesa new leadin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM

Breaking News: HAMILTON National Tour Will Launch from San Francisco in March 2017; Next Stop Los Angeles! by BroadwayWorld

A national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will open in spring 2017 in San Francisco and continue to Los Angeles, it was announced today by producerJeffrey Seller.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:10AM

Broadway hit 'Hamilton' to launch tour in California

The mega-hit Broadway show "Hamilton" will hit the road, with stops in San Francisco and Los Angeles planned for 2017. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:06AM

Tony Yazbeck Flies to FINDING NEVERLAND as 'J.M. Barrie' Tonight by BroadwayWorld

FINDING NEVERLAND has found its new leading man Tony Award nominee Tony Yazbeck On The Town will take over the role of Peter Pan creatorJ.M. Barriein the smash hit, record-breaking Broadway …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

CABARET National Tour, Starring Randy Harrison, Launches Tonight in Providence by BroadwayWorld

The musical masterpiece returns, direct from Broadway As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, Roundabout Theatre Company's Tony Award-winning production of Sam Mendes Spectre, American Bea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

Signature Theatre's OLD HATS, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Begins Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatrepresents a special return engagement of OLD HATS, created and performed by Bill Irwin and David Shiner, with music and lyrics by and featuring Shaina Taub, directed by Tina …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

‘Hamilton’ Will Play The Hollywood Pantages in 2017, With ‘The Book Of Mormon’ Returning by Jeremy Gerard

Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s rap-infused musical about the American Revolution and the first Treasury secretary, will have a run beginning in the late summer of 2017 at the Hollywo…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

Martin McDonagh’s Hangmen Named Best New Play at U.K’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards by Robert Viagas

Martin McDonagh's Hangmen, currently running at the West End's Wyndham's Theatre after transferring from the Royal Court, was named Best New Play at the U.K's Critics' Ci…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

Tune In to Watch Shanice Williams Interview Audra McDonald in LC Dialogues Series; Tonight at 7:30PM! by BroadwayWorld

The LC Dialogues series will kick off tonight, January 26 730 pm with Audra McDonald and Shanice Williams. In the Artist to Artist interview, the intricacies of the creative process will be …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:00AM

Broadway Sensation 'Hamilton' Is Headed to Hollywood by Mike Barnes

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s red-hot musical will debut at the Pantages Theatre in August 2017.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review:Thom Pain (based on nothing) at curtainup.com/ by Evan Henerson

This high-wire act of a monologue written by Will Eno is now reinvigorated by Rainn Wilson at he Geffen Playhouse. in Los Angeles

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:53AM

Critics’ Circle Award winners include Judi Dench: Are they the only ones that make sense anymore? by Terri Paddock

Hangmen, Judi Dench, Bend It Like Beckham, Oresteia are among the winners... The annual best of lists are always a good indication of who’s likely to triumph at the Critics’ Circle Award…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:30AM

The Pianist of Willesden Lane review – tribute to a determined musical survivor by Michael Billington

St James, LondonMona Golabek’s original solo show tells of her mother’s steadfast desire to be a concert pianist, in spite of the Holocaust, evacuation and warThis solo show with music m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:16AM

Contained review – defiantly trashing the myths of disability by Lyn Gardner

Gulbenkian theatre, CanterburyMind the Gap theatre group joyously celebrate the triumphs of people who have rejected the stereotype of disabled livingEveryone has a story to tell, about a mo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:16AM

VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks 'Riding on a High of Caffeine, Awards Ceremony Addiction & Broadway' by TV News Desk

SOMETHING ROTTEN's Brian d'Arcy James stopped by last night's LATE NIGHT, and recalled meeting Hillary Clinton backstage at the off-Broadway production of HAMILTONriding on ah ight of caffei…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM

BWW's On This Day - January 26, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 26 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:03AM

Canadian Stage to celebrate country’s 150th birthday with Australian guests by J. Kelly Nestruck

Theatre company’s 2016-17 season will shine a spotlight on five plays from our sister nation during our sesquicentennial celebrations

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski & More Set for Lorne Michaels Tribute by TV News Desk

SNL alum Tina Fey and husband Jeff Richmond will co-write and co-direct a special tribute to SNL creator Lorne Michaels at Lincoln Center's American Songbook Gala

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58AM

VIDEO: Chris Pine Hilariously Croons School Closings on JIMMY KIMMEL by TV News Desk

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE had guest Chris Pine dress up in full winter regalia to sing about some actual school closing to the tune of 'Let It Snow.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:50AM

Wicked To Host Dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance

WICKED, the spellbinding classic West End musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce its first ever Autism-Friendly performance on Saturday 14 …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 07:38AM

Yen review – moving account of poverty and love that subverts expectations by Michael Billington

Royal Court, LondonAnna Jordan’s prize-winning play faultlessly captures the mix of violence and virtue at the edge of society with acting of absolute convictionThe good thing about this B…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:10AM

NEWS: Sir Ian McKellen launches biggest ever programme of Shakespeare on film by James Lillywhite

Sir Ian Mckellen has launched the UK’s largest ever programme of Shakespeare on film to mark the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. The British Film Institute (BFI) has announced an …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:10AM

1st Annual BroadwayCon Unites Thousands of Fans

The Great White Way had a very special event Jan. 22–24 in the New York Hilton Midtown, and we’re not talking about Winter Storm Jonas. The inaugural BroadwayCon, a weekend of pa…

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:00AM

'Grease' Is the Word in a New Kind of TV Experience

The television broadcast of ‘Grease: Live’ will include aspects of immersive theater, with members of the audience stationed throughout the set.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 07:00AM

The 8 Best Things I Saw At The First-Ever Broadway Fan Convention

BroadwayCon is Comic Con for Broadway lovers. It was basically musical theater nerd heaven in the middle of this past weekend’s blizzard in New York. The cosplay. …

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 07:00AM

Ian McKellen to host London bus tours for Shakespeare film season

LONDON (Reuters) - Having tackled Shakespeare's works on stage and screen, Ian McKellen will host bus tours of locations used in his movie adaptation of "Richard III" as part of a film progr…

SOURCE: Reuters at 07:00AM

WATCH: New Video for B’way’s ‘Neverland’

The hit Broadway show “Finding Neverland” and the Weinstein Company have released the official music video for “Neverland,” off the production’s album. Up-and-c…

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:00AM

'Candide' is revisited in a playfully imaginative staging by Long Beach Opera by Charles McNulty

A flop with a glittering score. That was the consensus verdict after Leonard Bernstein's "Candide," a musical adapted from Voltaire's slim, satiric 1759 novel, closed on Broadway shortly aft…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:00AM

L.A. Opera to present 'Macbeth,' 'Akhnaten' and Leonard Bernstein tribute in 2016-17 by David Ng

A new production of Verdi's "Macbeth" starring Plácido Domingo and the company premiere of Philip Glass' "Akhnaten" will kick off the 2016-17 season at Los Angeles Opera, leaders are expe…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:00AM

The cast of 'The Realistic Joneses' at Dobama Theatre revels in language games at the speed of life by Andrea Simakis

Will Eno's "The Realistic Joneses" is high, absurdist art that also dares to be entertaining.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:00AM

'The Mountaintop' headlines Cleveland theater openings for the week of Jan. 25: On the Boards by Andrea Simakis

Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop" imagines the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last night on Earth.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 07:00AM

Call Redialed: Kyle Dean Massey: Feinstein's/54 Below debut by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: It's been four years since I first spoke with Kyle Dean Massey! It's great to catch up with him & discuss his upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below debut! Kyle Dean will be perfor…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 07:00AM

THEATER REVIEW: An eclectic and fun opening to SaraSolo 2016 festival by Jay Handelman

Cabaret, comedy, emotions and intriguing characters create an engaging mix.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Yen (Royal Court Theatre)

Ned Bennett directs the London transfer of Anna Jordan's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:58AM

Daveed Diggs joins benefit to fight pulmonary fibrosis by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- "Hamilton" star Daveed Diggs will join Tony Award-winners Judy Kaye, Cady Huffman, Annaleigh Ashford and Randy Graff in a benefit to fight the lung-…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:57AM

‘Phantom of the Opera’ attracts celebrities in 1988

What passed through the Majestic Theater portals for the “Phantom of the Opera” was, as planned, a fur-coat, darling.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:56AM

‘Phantom of the Opera’ is visually impressive: 1988 review

The Phantom of the Opera is a longing look back at the stagecraft, the scene of wonder, theater had a century ago.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:56AM

'The Phantom of the Opera' debuts digital lottery by Joe Dziemianowicz

“The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest-running show, celebrates its 28th anniversary with the launch of a digital ticket lottery.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:56AM

Silicon Valley Ballet heading to Spain by Karen D'Souza

The company that has faced financial hardship making its first trip to Spain beginning Jan. 28; next performances in San Jose are Feb. 19-21.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:56AM

Dance Card: Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF celebrates 20th anniversary with Sunday program at ODC Theater by Andrew Gilbert

In the Jan. 31 program 'Body of Work,' Mark Foehringer Dance Project | SF presents the world premiere of 'Um Mitternacht,' plus three other works.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:56AM

Review: Masquers Playhouse Takes a Gamble on 17th-century Farce by Sam Hurwitt

'The Gamester,' a 17th-century comedy about gambling addiction, plays in Point Richmond through Feb. 20.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:56AM

Review: Fiercely Funny 'Tigers Be Still' prowls at City Lights by Karen D'Souza

Kim Rosenstock's comedy 'Tigers Be Still' follows a family in crisis; it plays through Feb. 21 at City Lights Theater in San Jose

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 06:56AM

Here’s Your First Look at Hamilton Stars on Law & Order: SVU by Nate Jones

Because it's filmed in the greatest city in the wooooooooorld, Law & Order: SVU is a handy way for Broadway stars to stretch their TV muscles in between shows, and the cast of Hamilton i…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:55AM

Stars Turn Out in the Snow to Celebrate Arthur Miller Centennial by Gordon Cox

“It’s a treat to be here tonight,” New York governor Andrew M. Cuomo said from the stage of Broadway’s Lyceum Theater. “I’ve been shoveling snow for two d…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:52AM

8 Musical Theatre Songs to Inspire Song and Structure by Kate Thomas

Musical Theatre writing is tricky business, and as writers, we are always searching for inspiration in terms of song and structure. Structure. I had to say that one again, because quite fran…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 06:48AM

Best Things to Do Today in New York City by Adam Feldman

RUTHLESS! The Musical: Evil little blond girls never get old. When Tina Denmark, a precocious song-and-dance sociopath who garrotes a rival for the lead in her grade-school play, made her de…

SOURCE: Time Out at 06:39AM

BWW Interview: Ray Mercer Puts All The Right Moves Into PURE MOTION by Bob Rizzo

BWW Interview Ray Mercer puts All The Right Moves into PURE MOTION

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM

Moving the finish line by Terry Teachout

Chicago’s Court Theatre announced yesterday that its critically acclaimed production of Satchmo at the Waldorf, my first play, will extend its run through February 14 “due to overwhelmin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:30AM

Lookback: the performances I’ll remember longest by Terry Teachout

From 2006: The age of mechanical reproduction, alas, has sharply diminished the value of the eyewitness account: I saw Count Basie in concert a half-dozen times when I lived in Kansas City, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:15AM

Almanac: Georges Clemenceau on men of action by Terry Teachout

“A man who waits to believe in action before acting is anything you like, but he’s not a man of action. It is as if a tennis player before returning a ball stopped to think about his vie…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:00AM

A Towering Success Story: Broadway-bound “Empire” Strikes Musical Gold In La Mirada, CA. ! by Leo Buck

A celebration of the American spirit, La Mirada's World Premiere musical, “Empire” features plenty of big, buoyant dance numbers, lively melodies, and captivating—even visionary specia…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Kit Harington to star in Jamie Lloyd's Doctor Faustus

Harington returns to the West End to play Faustus in April

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:55AM

Review: Two (The Octagon, Bolton)

Jim Cartwright's award-winning play is revived at the Octagon

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:55AM

Features: Top 5 theatre openings this week: 25 - 31 January

From Julie Hesmondhalgh to Ralph Fiennes we take a look at the hottest tickets this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:55AM

REVIEW: Seasons Of Larson, Apollo Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Emily Hardy

By Emily Hardy They took firm hold of Larson’s lyrics and crescendoing rock melodies - every word, every beat, brimming with anger and exigency; his lyrics carry imperative messages that c…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:36AM

NEWS: Game of Throne’s Kit Harington stars in West End Doctor Faustus by Press Releases

Kit Harington will return to the London stage to play the title role in an anarchic production of Doctor Faustus at the West End's Duke of York’s Theatre, London, from 9th April 2016. Dire…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:07AM

The inclusive ballet school: 'It's the one place she can be herself' by Saba Salman

Five-year-old Sophie is one of many disabled, ill and non-disabled children who have learned to dance at the Flamingo Chicks schoolUntil Sophie, five, started dance classes, she had never be…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:02AM

NEWS: 40th anniversary Olivier Awards takes place Sun 3 April, celebrations by Press Releases

The Olivier Awards with MasterCard, the UK’s most prestigious stage honours, has announced exciting plans, including new partnerships, to celebrate the awards’ 40th anniversary.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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London Olivier Awards Set 2016 Date, Announce New Media Rollout by Mark Shenton

The Olivier Awards have announced that this year's ceremony, taking place April 3 at the Royal Opera House, is to partner with Mellow Magic, a new station being launched by the ceremony&…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:46AM

Theater News: Fly Takes Off at the Pasadena Playhouse

The show makes its West Coast premiere tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Allen Wilder 2.0 by Jk Clarke

        Three characters clash and come out changed for the better.   by Joel Benjamin   Matt Morillo’s Allen Wilder 2.0 is a tale of redemption that treads l…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:40AM

MCA Presents KERRY JAMES MARSHALL: MASTRY April 23 – September 25, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

This spring, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago presents the first retrospective exhibition of acclaimed artist Kerry James Marshall, considered one of America’s greatest living…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:21AM

Harris Theatre Presents World Premiere of Kronos Quartet Commission MY LAI Jan. 29 by Michael J. Roberts

For the world premiere of the staged version of My Lai, Harris Theater’s brand new commission for the Kronos Quartet composed by Jonathan Berger, will make its debut on Friday, January…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:21AM

Steppenwolf Theatre Announces Opening of New Café & Bar and 80-Seat Black Box Theater in Spring 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today the opening of a new café & bar and 80-seat theater in the building at 1700 N Halsted St., which is connected to its existing main lobby. Co…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:21AM

Quest Theatre’s World Premiere Musical “All the World’s a Stage” to Open February 12 by Michael J. Roberts

All the World’s a Stage is a new musical that tells the beautiful story of life. The actors of this devised production tell personal stories of the many common experiences …

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:21AM

Court Theatre Extends Satchmo at the Waldorf by Michael J. Roberts

Due to overwhelming demand, Court Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Charles Newell and Executive Director Stephen J. Albert, announces an extension to its critically-acclai…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:21AM

Teen ballet sensation Leroy Mokgatle: 'There is no plan B' by Interview By David Jays

When the 16-year-old South African was told he was too short to become a principal dancer, it motivated him to prove himself. He talks medals, 6am starts and two-minute napsBallet came to me…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:16AM

Houdini's big secret: the sidekick who was more skilled than his master by Stephen Moss

When Houdini got lowered into water, who padlocked his trunks? A British carpenter and locksmith called Jim Collins. Now a magician has written a play about the forgotten hero of escapology�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:16AM

Fans keep working their way back to ‘Jersey Boys’ by Leslie Katz

“Jersey Boys” is here to stay. A decade after Broadway smash about the rise of the 1960s pop group The Four Seasons began its national tour at the Curran Theatre, » The post Fans ke…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 03:01AM

Chicago theater openings Jan. 29-Feb. 4

FRIDAY | "Mothers and Sons": In Terrence McNally's play, a mother visits her deceased son's partner and is confronted with the changing definition of family. Through Feb. 27 at Northlight Th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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5 questions with Treanor Baring by Lindsay Price

We have a great community of amazing playwrights here at Theatrefolk that contribute to our collection of middle and high school plays. We hope you’ll enjoy this peek behind the curtain…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Trends: 7 Musicals That Should Get Live Television Productions

What come next after Grease and Hairspray?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Tyler Posey Plays Guitar & Air Drums and Talks "Teen Wolf" by Young Hollywood

Tyler Posey Plays Guitar & Air Drums and Talks "Teen Wolf" The always energetic Tyler Posey returns to the YH Studio to catch us up about his hit MTV series "Teen Wolf" and share with us his…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
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A Lovely, Wonderful Thought: Tony Yazbeck Begins Performances in Finding Neverland on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

What this triple threat means to us! Tony Yazbeck will fly into Finding Neverland on January 26; the Tony nominee replaces Matthew Morrison as J.M. Barrie in the Broadway.com Audience Choice…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:38AM

Adam Kantor: Shtetl Chic by Suzy Evans

The Fiddler on the Roof star talks about how the show's fashion influences his acting approach.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 12:31AM

A Few Thoughts On Why BroadwayCon Was A Success, At Least From This Fan/Journalist's Perspective by Linda

Here are three words I never expected to type when I arrived at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday afternoon: I loved BroadwayCon. At the first Broadway fan convention, I got to hear Lin-…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 12:02AM

The Clowns Are Back: Old Hats Returns to Signature Theatre by Olivia Clement

Following an extended, sold-out run in 2013, Bill Irwin and David Shiner return to Off-Broadway's Signature Theatre with their family-friendly show Old Hats Jan. 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Fans React! Your Favorite Stars, Events and Surprises from the Inaugural BroadwayCon by Olivia Clement

After a three-day extravaganza of all things theatre, we asked you (the fans) to play the critic. Here are you favorite things and one-word reviews from the historic occasion.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

First Listen: Jonathan Groff’s Thrilling “And They’re Off” from New Brain Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

Check out this exclusive track from PS Classics' upcoming deluxe two-disc recording of William Finn and James Lapine's A New Brain, starring Jonathan Groff, Ana Gasteyer, Dan Fog…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Noises Off’s Megan Hilty Guest Stars on “Girlfriends’ Guide” Tonight by Robert Viagas

Megan Hilty, former star of TV's "Smash" and current co-star of Broadway's Noises Off, makes a special guest appearance on TV's "Girlfriends' Guide to Divo…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Cabaret National Tour, Starring Randy Harrison, Launches Tonight by Adam Hetrick and Michael Gioia

The national tour of Kander and Ebb's Cabaret, co-starring Randy Harrison ("Queer As Folk," Wicked) and Andrea Goss, launches Jan. 26 in Providence, RI at the Providence Pe…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hartford Playwright Jacques Lamarre Adapts 'Born Fat' Memoir For Stage by Christopher Arnott

April Woodall bounces, giggles, confides freely and glides merrily through "Born Fat" as if she's among family. In a sense, she is. In this show, now at Seven Angels Theatre Jan. 29 through …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

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