Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Tributes RENT's 20th Anniversary with Backstage 'Seasons of Love' by Stage Tube

HAMILTON's Javier Munoz posted a video today in tribute to RENT's 20th anniversary, featuring the cast of the blockbuster musical singing 'Seasons of Love' backstage. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55PM

Royal Shakespeare - BAM ***** by Barry

King and Country: Shakespeare’s Great Cycle of Kings  Royal Shakespeare Company at BAM Harvey Theatre By: David Sheward Shakespeare’s majestic cycle of Richard and Henryplays (Rich…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:37PM

Under My Skin by Arts Review

A new, cutting-edge contemporary dance-theatre Company, The Delta Project invites us to explore what we choose to hide, and reveal, in their premiere work, Under My Skin presented as a par…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:33PM

Two Hodels from Fiddler on the Roof NYC and Australia join forces in this great video by AussieTheatre

We live in an incredible time. Technology allows us a greater interaction with the world at large than we have ever experienced before, and all sectors of the workforce can benefit. Includi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:11PM

SHIT by Arts Review

Winner of 4 Green Room Awards for Independent Theatre, fortyfivedownstairs continues its commitment to reviving outstanding independent productions with their encore season of Patricia Co…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:02PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Detective’s Handbook by Arts Review

With book and lyrics by Ian Ferrington and music by Olga Solar, The Detective’s Handbook currently playing at the Hayes Theatre until 7 May 2016 – is a smart, funny musical with…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:33PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Puerto Rico's Financial Crisis on 'ALL IN' by TV News Desk

HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda is continuing his crusade to bring awareness to Puerto Rico's financial crisis. He appeared on tonight's ALL IN WITH CHRIS HAYES on MSNBC to talk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:56PM

On the Couch with Demi Lardner by Arts Review

Who is Demi Lardner? I don’t know what this means! What would you do differently to what you do now?    Do it way better, or be a stunt double for various child stars – or a c…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:45PM

Outback Theatre for Young People receives $100,000 Catalyst funding by Arts Review

Dedicated to engaging with young people from regional and remote communities, Outback Theatre for Young People (OTYP) has welcomed a $100,000 grant from Catalyst – the Australian Art…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:25PM

Q&A: Sterling K. Brown reflects on playing O.J. prosecutor on TV and a slave onstage by Yvonne Villarreal Los Angeles Times

The St. Louis native discusses his return to the stage and parallels between his two recent characters

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:16PM

George Noory bringing radio show to Lindenwood stage by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

National "Coast to Coast" radio host booked for June 18

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:16PM

A dream of 'Macbeth' plays the Chapel by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Trash Macbeth, ERA's mashup of Shakespeare and Emily Post, creates a surrealistic Scottish play.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:16PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Caroline Bowman, Ramin Karimloo and More in Vancouver Opera's EVITA by BroadwayWorld

Vancouver Opera's spring production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA runs tomorrow, April 30, through May 8, 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, featuring stars Ramin Karimloo as…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52PM

Kinky Boots announces Australian Cast by Arts Review

A sensational cast of Australian and international performers has been announced to star in the premiere season of the multi-award-winning musical, Kinky Boots at Melbourne’s Her Maje…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:36PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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TALES OF THE RECONSTRUCTION by David Cote

George C. Wolfe s reimagining bursts with joy and style.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 07:52PM

Photo Flash: It's a 'SPELLING BEE' Reunion in Rehearsal for Second Stage's 2016 Gala by BroadwayWorld

Original star of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Deborah S. Craigposted a behind-the-scenes shot in rehearsals with the rest of her 'SPELLING BEE' co-stars, including Jesse Tyler …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Photo Flash: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Celebrates Opening Night with Christina Bianco and More by BroadwayWorld

The Marvelous Wonderettes are back The long-running Off-Broadway hit musical celebrated its opening night at New York's Theatre Row last night, April 28th. The show, featuring such classic f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Sorry, Folks! Liza Minnelli Is Not, and Never Will Be, on Twitter by Jessica Khan

Sorry folks, but the new Liza Minnelli Twitter account that popped up today -- RealLizaMinnelli -- is not the legendary performer. BroadwayWorld has confirmed with the star's repthat the han…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

'Hamilton' Pays Tribute to 'Rent' for Musical's 20th Anniversary by The Hollywood Reporter

The cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway hit recreated two of 'Rent's' famous songs on Friday.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:37PM

Review: Evita (Marriott Theatre, 2016) by Scotty Zacher

With a stronger lead, Marriott Theatre's 'Evita' would have been much more memorable. Nonethelss, the ensemble and other principals do fantastic work, especially in their warm blending and g…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:25PM

Review: In ‘Anna Akhmatova,’ a Magical Interlude Reconjured by Andy Webster

This music and theater piece at BAM Fisher evokes the historic 1945 night on which the poet Akhmatova stayed up discussing literature and life with Isaiah Berlin.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:22PM

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Grand Opera House by Adam Bruce

Sometimes in theatre, you just want a feel-good show that can lift your spirits. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s classic musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has been do…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:15PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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LaChiusa’s extraordinary musicals on record by Steve Cohen

Let’s consider the work of the eclectic Broadway composer and lyricist who chooses unusual subjects, and sets them to music that’s intricate and intellectual, yet catchy. Surprise: I’m…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 06:46PM

John Krasinski Tapped to Play Jack Ryan in Carlton Cuse's Amazon Series by TV News Desk

John Krasinski is trading in Dunder Mifflin for the CIA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Finding Neverland's Sally Ann Triplett by Broadway.com

Finding Neverland's Sally Ann Triplett stops by #LiveatFive to chat with Imogen Lloyd Webber.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:43PM

Judy Garland Will Return to the Stage Via Hologram! by TV News Desk

Hologram USA and Royal Rainbow Productions announced the launch of a touring stage show featuring Judy Garland faithfully recreated and singing her most famous songs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

West End's Callum Francis to Lead KINKY BOOTS in Melbourne; Australian Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

A sensational cast of Australian and international performers has been announced to star in the premiere season of multi award-winning musicalKINKY BOOTSatHer Majesty's Theatre, Melbournefro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

STAGE TUBE: Check Out Daniel Coz's 'Evolution of the Disney Prince' Medley by Stage Tube

YouTuber Daniel Coz returns with his latest viral medley, featuring the 'Evolution of the Disney Prince' in response to Evynne Hollens'spopularDisney princess video. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Review: ‘All Lady Macbeth’ at Theatre Prometheus by Lauren Katz

The Northwest and Southwest sides of DC are filled with theatre and art. From the Shakespeare Theatre Company and Woolly Mammoth to Arena Stage and Studio Theatre, one never needs to look to…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:24PM

Los Angeles Theater Preview: CAROUSEL (UCLA) by Frank Arthur

COME RIDE THE CAROUSEL It’s sad, really, that a town crammed with some of the best musical artists in the country has so few musicals produced. And when they are, for the most part, i…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:19PM

Old Globe unveils a wide-ranging season by James Hebert

The Old Globe’s just-announced 2016-17 season may boast two world premieres and the return of a huge entertainment name who’s becoming something like the theater’s unofficial resident …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:19PM

Theater Review: Plotting wives don't quite 'Kill' at the Players Theatre by Jay Handelman

Michelle Lowe's dark comedy is about three wives who want to get rid of their husbands.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:19PM

The Cast of ‘Shuffle Along’ On Their Favorite Parts That Got Cut by Gordon Cox

“It’s been like learning about family members you didn’t know you had.” That’s how six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald described working on the Broadway musical “Shuffle Along,�…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:19PM

Fuse Film Review: At the IFFBoston — “Kate Plays Christine” by Betsy Sherman

Actress Kate Lyn Sheil travels to Sarasota to star in a biopic where she will be filmed re-enacting TV broadcaster Christine Chubbuck’s suicide.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:16PM

From 'Orange' to 'Purple': the multi-hued performance ride of Danielle Brooks by Peter Marks

First in Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" and now on Broadway in "The Color Purple," Brooks manages to distinguish herself in large ensembles.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:16PM

Photo Flash: Ayad Akhtar's Disgraced Opens at Arena Stage

Timothy Douglas directs the Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban Star in Lyric Opera's The King and I

The performers take on the title roles in the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

2016 Drama Desk Nomnations by Lauren Yarger

Matthew Morrison and Vanessa Williams announced the nominations. Photo: Barry GordinOutstanding  PlayThe  Christians, PlaywrightsHorizonsThe  Humans, RoundaboutJohn, Signature…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 06:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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KINKY BOOTS Australian premiere cast announced by Cassie Tongue

  Kinky Boots has been a real success of a new musical on Broadway and the West End, and now the cast has been announced for its premiere season in Australia, which opens in Melbourne&#…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:59PM

Tony Awards Shoot Down “Shuffle Along,” Classified Original, Will Lose to “Hamilton” by Roger Friedman

“Shuffle Along” is cooked at the Tonys. The Tony committee has announced they consider the George C. Wolfe musical new and original, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 05:58PM

The Marvelous Wonderettes by Sandi Durell

    Review by Marilyn Lester     It’s the 1958 senior prom at Springfield High School in Anywhere, USA – and you and your date are there, right on the gym floor, prim…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:48PM

Tony History Has Its Eyes on Hamilton; Can the Musical Beat the Nominations Record? by Beth Stevens

Will Broadway juggernaut Hamilton break a Tony Awards record? Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about the ten-dollar-founding father looks poised to make Tony history…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

We Spy a Next to Normal Family Reunion, a Roaring Heather Headley & More in Our Latest Hot Shot Roundup! by Lindsey Sullivan

Kelli O'Hara, Aaron Tveit, Lesli Margherita, Will Swenson, Heather Headley, JHud—the subjects of our latest Broadway hot shots or the starry attendees of the brunch of our dreams? …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:45PM

Photo: First Look - Will Swenson Is DISASTER!'s New Tony Delvecchio! by BroadwayWorld

Disaster co-writer and star Seth Rudetsky took to Facebook today to share a first look at Swenson at his DISASTER put-in rehearsal

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Drama Desk Shelves 2016 'Best Book of a Musical' Award; Dramatists Guild Comments by BroadwayWorld

The 'Best Book of a Musical' category was not included in the Drama Desk nominations this year. In response to this development, Doug Wright, President of the Dramatists Guild of America, wr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Kelli O'Hara Will Be Honored at Creative Alternatives of New York's THEATER & THERAPY Gala by BroadwayWorld

Broadway stars will come together for a special evening to help raise funds and awareness for Creative Alternatives of New York CANY, a leading organization known for its innovative use of d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Stars from HAMILTON, COLOR PURPLE Join Performers4Peace Benefit; Forest Whitaker to Host! by BroadwayWorld

Untitled Theatricals announced today that Academy Award, Golden Globe Award amp BAFTA winner and UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace amp Reconciliation, Forest Whitaker Broadway's Hughie will hos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Hari Dhillon to Lead DISGRACED at the Taper; Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Center Theatre Group has announced casting for Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning play DISGRACED, which begins previews June 8, opens June 19 and continues through July 17, 2016, at the Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

Elisabeth Moss Will Star in Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Trading the Sexist Past of Mad Men for the Sexist Future of Gilead by Jackson McHenry

Peggy Olson may have been the most famous Elisabeth Moss character to live in a society that devalues women, but she certainly won't be the last — and not just because today's world is alr…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:45PM

Dramatists Guild Speaks Out After Drama Desk Fails to Nominate Outstanding Book by Playbill Staff

Why did the Drama Desk Awards eliminate the category?

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ on Broadway by Carol Rocamora

The special effects in Ivo Van Hove’s stunningly radical production of The Crucible threaten to overwhelm Arthur Miller’s eloquent plea for decency and integrity.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:26PM

Musicals in theaters meant for plays could squeeze musicians

This all started when I was watching "American Psycho" last month at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Although plenty of blood and sex and stuff kept happening all over the stage, I couldn't help loo…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 05:16PM

Nearly Nirvana in ‘Journey to the West’ by Nelson Pressley

Constellation’s delightful eyeful doesn’t quite reach that higher plane

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:16PM

‘Do You Wish to Amaze Your Wife This Night?’ by Amelia Parenteau

Amelia Parenteau responds to SPAM at JACK

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 05:16PM

Review: Punching the Sky, Soho Theatre by Joana Brito

“Wasn’t expecting that.” That is what Lizi Patch answered when asked “What words will the audience use to describe your show?” And it is true. Punching the Sky is totally unexpecte…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:08PM

Review: Remote, Camden People’s Theatre by Rebekah Ellerby

Do you want to read this review? You will now make the choice. To “stop reading”, click on the close tab button at the top of the page. To select “keep reading”……

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:08PM

Review: Emilia Galotti, The Space by Fergus Morgan

Lessing’s Emilia Galotti is a prime example of ‘bürgerliches trauerspiel’ apparently, an eighteenth century dramatic movement that was popular in England – where it became …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:08PM

The Week: Tickets Go On Sale, Artists Get Political, Women Go Full-Bard by Julio Martinez

On Sunday, May 1st, tickets go on sale for all productions participating in the 2016 Hollywood Fringe Festival.   AT THE NEW RESIDENCE Sacred Fools is not only supplyin…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 05:08PM

Review: H.M.S. Pinafore, Hackney Empire by Manuel Muñoz

Gilbert and Sullivan’s light operas have such an enduring appeal that they have been produced in many different ways throughout the years. From modern day adaptations to school productions…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:08PM

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 2013 (Ghostlight) Some musical theater writers have had great difficulty adapting epic, classic novels for the stage: Doctor Zhivago, Jane Eyre, East of Eden, etc…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 05:03PM

Berkeley Rep Names Rachel Hull Director of Theatre School by American Theatre Editors

The former director of education at Dallas Theatre Center joins will lead Berkeley's School of Theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:03PM

Review: ‘Waitress’ at The Brooks Atkinson Theatre in NYC by Richard Seff

I’m sorry to have to report that Jessie Mueller, the appealing young lead in last season’s Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, has moved on to the role of Jenna in the musical ad…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:03PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Los Angeles Theater Preview: GROUNDLINGS ACTION PLAYSET (The Groundlings Theatre) by Tony Frankel

NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION For almost 40 years, The Groundlings has proved itself to be one of the premiere comedy troupes in the nation, creating more stars than the Big Bang (and creating …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 04:55PM

Anderson Cooper and Neil Patrick Harris in runnning to replace Michael Strahan by Compiled By Tony Hicks, [email protected]

Anderson Cooper doesn’t deny being interested in replacing Michael Strahan on 'Live!’ and now Neil Patrick Harris’ name has been added to the sweepstakes.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:55PM

Veteran Disney Theatrical Exec Exits for Independent Producing by Gordon Cox

David Schrader, the longtime executive at Disney Theatrical Productions, will depart his current position as the company’s exec vice president/managing director next month to strike ou…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:53PM

'Pericles' review: Two River's experiment with Shakespeare goes awry by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

No Shakespeare play is more apt for alternative stagings, but this version never coheres

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:53PM

WATCH: Santino Fontana Sings His ‘Frozen’ Audition

If you’re ever trying to choose the right audition song given only a few hints about your material, consider Santino Fontana.  Leading up to his audition for Walt Disney Animation…

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:53PM

English National Opera Names New Artistic Director by Roslyn Suclas

The appointment of Daniel Kramer, an American theater and opera director with no experience running a major arts organization, to lead the troubled company was unexpected.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:53PM

We're Derek Hough's Dream Agent, Andrew Keenan-Bolger Is an Everlasting Stritch & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

It’s Friday, and you know what that means: It’s time to vote for the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards! Well, that, and…the Lessons of the Week! It’s been a busy w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

Odds & Ends: Pretty Woman Musical Aims for 2017 Bow, Hang With Kristin Chenoweth & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Pretty Woman Aims for 2017 Bow Well color us happy, the Pretty Woman musical about Vivian, the hooker with a heart of gold,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

The Color Purple's Danielle Brooks on Her Binge-Watch TV Picks & What Makes Her Say Hell No! by Broadway.com

The Color Purple's Danielle Brooks reveals the Orange Is the New Black co-star she'd love to perform with on Broadway, Taystee's dream musical and fangirls over Viola D…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:52PM

The Bright Star Cast Recording Is Your Go-To Album For Summer 2016

BroadwayBox reacts in animated GIF as we give the new Bright Star album a first listen.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:48PM

Highlights From The King and I starring Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a \u201Cgrand-scale\u201D production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I starring Kate Baldwin and Paolo Montalban. Performances run April 29 through Ma…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE CRUCIBLE's Ciaran Hinds by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Ciaran Hinds, who stars as 'Deputy Governor Danforth' in The Crucible, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

BWW Interview: Benjamin Eakeley Talks BROADWAY SWINGER, SHE LOVES ME, and Career by David Clarke

This past January, Broadway performer Benjamin Eakeley charmed audiences at Feinstein's54 Below with Broadway Swinger. In anticipation of the encore performance, BroadwayWorld chatted with E…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban & More in Lyric Opera of Chicago's THE KING AND I by BroadwayWorld

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a stunning production of Rodgers and Hammerstein'sThe King and I, featuring Broadway starsKate BaldwinandPaolo Montalbanas Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

TWITTER WATCH: Lea Salonga, David Henry Hwang, Ann Harada, More Share #MyYellowfaceStory by Michael Dale

The hashtag sharing stories of discrimination is being used in adjunct to The Asian American Arts Alliances' forum Beyond Orientalism.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:45PM

Review: ‘Fully Committed’ at The Lyceum Theatre in NYC by Richard Seff

As  I gleefully watched Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s brilliant tour de force performance in this one man telephone marathon called Fully Committed, I pictured him  playing so many leading …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:44PM

Exclusive Look lnside the Long Day's Journey Into Night Opening Night Party by Monica Simoes

Jessica Chastain, Sarah Paulson, Nathan Lane and more at BB Kings Jazz Club after party.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Camp Broadway Kids Join Star-Studded NY Pops Gala by Olivia Clement

The Carnegie Hall concert is set to feature performances by Stephanie J. Block, Norm Lewis, Patti LuPone, Montego Glover and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

The Lilly Awards Announce 2016 Honorees by American Theatre Editors

Danai Gurira, Martha Plimpton, Kate Whoriskey, and Mia Katigbak will be lauded at the awards ceremony.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:35PM

My Own Tony Nominations, 2016 Edition by Cara Joy David

Each year I write about people/shows I'd like to see get Tony nominations. These are people/shows that aren't...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 04:22PM

Spotlight On...Benjamin Eakeley by Michael Block

photo by Matthew MurphyName: Benjamin Eakeley
Hometown: Short Hills, NJ
Education: B.A., cum laude, from Yale, where I double majored in Music and American Studies. The American Studies …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:22PM

Beth Malone, Randy Jackson, Jason Tam and More Celebrate the Opening of The Marvelous Wonderettes by Monica Simoes

The Marvelous Wonderettes officially opened April 28. See the celebration here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Paolo Montalban and Kate Baldwin Are The King and I, Starting Tonight in Chicago by Andrew Gans

The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical continues through May 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Mourn and Whale by Sam Hurwitt

New Ragged Wing play Whale's Wake captures the unfathomable weight of grief.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 04:15PM

An Enchanted April in Pleasanton by Sam Hurwitt

A new musical version of Enchanted April premieres in Pleasanton.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 04:15PM

Praise: Elisabeth Moss to star in Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' adaptation

Perfect casting is perfect.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:08PM

Review: Easter Rising and Thereafter, Jermyn Street Theatre by Holly Casey

Peeling wallpaper and brown bottles, along with an assortment of knick-knacks and many coats, give a distinctly grubby feel to the living room set. It somehow seems to extend its reach aroun…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:06PM

Review: ‘American Psycho’ at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in NYC by Richard Seff

From what would seem to be the most unlikely source material, Duncan Sheik and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa have fashioned a dazzling and original musical theatre piece. The source is Bret Easton…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:04PM

Theater News: Old Globe Season to Feature Works By Steve Martin, Marsha Norman, and More

The San Diego Theatre has announced its new lineup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The Summoned a family saga in a high-tech civil war: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Fabrizio Filippo excels as both playwright and performer in ambitious production on at Tarragon Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:54PM

Hulu Orders ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Series Starring Elisabeth Moss from MGM TV by Todd Spangler

Hulu announced a straight-to-series order for “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a drama from from MGM Television starring Elisabeth Moss. The series, based on the novel of the same na…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:53PM

Young Broadway Vets to Lead York Theatre Company's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Company, in association withVan Dean,Tony HeyesMia MoravisandSister Productions, has announced the complete cast for the hit musicalYou're a Good Man, Charlie Brownwith book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Andrew Keenan-Bolger in TUCK EVERLASTING by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Broadway at a Discount- What's Available at TKTS for April 29, 2016! by Bww Discount Alert

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Photo Coverage: Trekkie Monster Debuts the New AVENUE Q Taxi! by Walter McBride

You might be seeing a little bit more of AVENUE Q on the streets of New York City- that's because the show will appear on some NYCtaxis this spring. Trekkie Monster just celebrated with a ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40PM

Bay Area Theatre Writer Lily Janiak Named Next SF Chronicle Critic

New San Francisco Chronicle theatre reviewer Lily Janiak. Photo: Lois Tema We here at Theatre Bay Area recently got the wonderful news that Bay Area theatre writer, Lily J…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 03:34PM

Thao’s Library – All for One by Sandi Durell

    By Marcina Zaccaria   Elizabeth Van Meter takes to the stage for Thao’s Library, a one person show playing at The Lion Theater.   Elizabeth Van Meter’s play, Thao…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:14PM

Patrick Stewart Plays ‘F—, Mary, Kill’ with Thomas Middleditch Using Star Trek Characters (VIDEO) by Alyssa Sage

Thomas Middleditch and Patrick Stewart engaged in a friendly game of “Star Trek”-themed “F—, Marry, Kill” at Variety‘s fourth edition of “Variety St…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:14PM

Cleveland Arts Prize 2016 recipients announced by Laura Demarco, The Plain Dealer

A diverse group of artists has been awarded the 2016 Cleveland Arts Prize.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:14PM

Jordan Tannahill gives us history for the disempowered: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Botticelli in the Fire and Sunday in Sodom, now on at Canadian Stage, are dark, troubling but a great deal of fun.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:03PM

Theater News: Additional Productions Announced for 2016 New York Musical Festival

Find out what's on tap for the annual summer event.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Set for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

The musical is being revived by York Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Original 'Adding Machine' team reunites at The Den by Morgan Greene

A meeting of the original "Adding Machine" minds will take place tonight at The Den, as members of Chicago theater's constellated community head back to the place where everybody knows their…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:59PM

Butterfly by Darryl Reilly

The show’s creator and director Ramesh Meyyappan also plays a character named Nabokov. The Lolita author Vladimir Nabokov was a renowned butterfly enthusiast. Naomi Livingstone plays Butt…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:54PM

Review: ‘Disgraced’ at Arena Stage by Amy Kotkin

If you think we are over-saturated with passionate discussions of race, gender, nationality, and religion during this chaotic election year — think again.  There is still much to be p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:54PM

Photos! Victoria Clark and Kelli O’Hara in Master Voices Dido and Aeneas by Monica Simoes

Take a glimpse inside Master Voices Dido and Aeneas with Victoria Clark and Kelli O’Hara.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:45PM

School of Rock's Alex Brightman Reveals His Mumford & Sons, Black Crowes and Eddie Vedder Impressions to Side by Side's Susan Blackwell by Broadway.com

Rock out with School of Rock star Alex Brightman and Susan Blackwell in a cool record shop in Queens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

Nicholas Afoa Will Feel the Love in London & Lead West End Production of The Lion King by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Hakuna matata! Native New Zealander Nicholas Afoa, a vet of The Lion King in Australia, is to take on the role of Simba in the West End production in May. The hit tuner is playing at the Lyc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:37PM

American Airlines apologizes to musician for barring violin by The Associated Press

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- A concert musician who was not allowed to board a flight with her violin says she hopes the incident will raise awareness of regulations that permit violins …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:32PM

Tony Awards Eligibility: ‘Shuffle Along’ Deemed a New Musical by Gordon Cox

“Shuffle Along” has been deemed a new musical in the upcoming Tony Awards race — thereby putting the freshly opened show, from a formidable team of creators and performers,…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:32PM

'Shuffle Along' deemed a new musical, must face 'Hamilton' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway musical "Shuffle Along" will have to tap-dance against a hip-hop monster for attention at the Tony Awards....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:32PM

Fabrizio Filippo on his new topsy-turvy techno thriller, The Summoned by Brad Wheeler

Fabrizio Filippo speaks about his new topsy-turvy techno thriller, The Summoned

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:22PM

SHE LOVES ME's Nicholas Barasch Named 2016 Dorothy Loudon Award Honoree by BroadwayWorld

It was announced today byThe Theatre World AwardsBoard of Directors, andThe Dorothy Loudon Foundation, Broadway newcomerNicholas Barasch, currently appearing in the Broadway revival ofShe Lo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

WEST SIDE STORY Performance Rights Withdrawn From North Carolina, Mississippi by Michael Dale

The move can be interpreted as a reaction to recent legislation that allows for discrimination against LGBT individuals.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of DCPA's Gypsy-Punk SWEENEY TODD - Kevin McGuire, Linda Mugleston, Robert Petkoff and More! by Stage Tube

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts DCPA presents Sweeney Todd, featuring new orchestrations from Denver's own Grammy-nominated gypsy-punk band, DeVotchKa. BroadwayWorld brings you a f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

Performances from TUCK EVERLASTING, WAITRESS, SHE LOVES ME & More Set for NBC's 'Today' by TV News Desk

NBC's TODAY show will hit the Great White Way next week First up, Today's Al Roker goes behind the scenes of the smash hit musical HAMILTON on Monday, May 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

William Youmans, Matt Shingledecker & More to Star in Staged Reading of BLISSFUL THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Blissful Entertainment has announced a staged reading of BLISSFUL THE MUSICAL, written by Peter Copani, directed by Daniel Goldstein, and featuring musical direction by Doug Katsaros. BLISSF…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

Martin's 'PICASSO,' Morisseau's SKELETON CREW & More Set for The Old Globe's 2016-17 Season; Plus Previously Announced OCTOBER SKY! by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe today shared its 2016-2017 Season, including world and West Coast premieres, second looks, comic favorites, plays with music, classics-and, of course, Shakespeare and the Mean …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM

Rent Opened 20 Years Ago Today: What Idina Menzel and Allen Ginsberg Said Then by New York Theater

Below are two articles I wrote about Rent shortly after it opened on Broadway on April 29, 1996 (10,512,000 minutes ago.) The first article, published on May 12, 1996, is an interview with c…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:10PM

The Full Monty UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo CLICK FOR THE FULL MONTY TOUR DATES BELOW The stage adaptation of The Full Monty is currently touring the UK in an adaptation by Simon Beaufoy based on his screenplay about a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:09PM

The tangled questions on C.S. Lewis’s journey to becaming a Christian by Celia Wren

At the Lansburgh, a play about the writer probes theological issues but lacks visual variety.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM

Review: Traveling Man by Michael Block

by Michael BlockNot everyone can say they've seen the world but Bill Bowers sure can! In Bowers' All Over the Map, presented by All For One Theater, a gay mime from Montana recounts his inte…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:06PM

Tonys 2016: 'Shuffle Along' to Compete as New Musical by David Rooney

Producer Scott Rudin had lobbied for the behind-the-scenes reimagining of the 1921 jazz show to be considered as a revival, thus taking it out of direct competition with 'Hamilton.'read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:02PM

Theater News: Tony Awards Committee Rules on Shuffle Along Eligibility

The group met for the final time to discuss eligibility for several productions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Kyle Abraham's slippery, truthful take on civil rights in 'Wolves' by Laura Molzahn

Fluidity marks the work of choreographer Kyle Abraham, fluidity of feeling, perception, movement. That protean force, applied to the outrageously long-lived issue of black people's civil rig…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Dingdong by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Shanahan’s adaptation has a great many delicious one-liners and double-entendres (“I don’t go out for mutton when I can have filet mignon at home;” “Keep referring to me as a plate…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:59PM

In Case You Missed It: April 23-29 by Robert Simonson

In the final week before the end of the 2015-16 season, five shows opened on Broadway. What did critics think?

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

April’s Leftovers and May’s Brainteaser by Peter Filichia

Do you think that when Benjamin Walker leaves AMERICAN PYSCHO (which I reviewed at www.broadwayselect.com) that The Naked Cowboy will take his place?

SOURCE: Kritzerland at 01:53PM

Tonys Panel Rejects Bid to Label ‘Shuffle Along’ a Revival by Michael Paulson

That means it will have to go head-to-head with the smash hit “Hamilton” and other likely candidates in the best new musical category.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:52PM

On comedy: Sick of Angry Comics? Try Some Sweet-Tempered Stand-Up by Jason Zinoman

Josie Long and Josh Gondelman are part of a new breed of performers who deliver their monologues without a drop of bile.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:52PM

[WATCH] ‘Grease Live!’ production designer David Korins dishes daunting challenges by Zach Laws

“I was certainly a little hesitant taking the job,” admits “Grease Live” production designer David Korins during our recent webcam chat (watch above). As he explains, “I w…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:51PM

When the bloom goes off the . . . Apple.

It was a helluva ride. After a decade of crushing it, three days ago, Apple  admitted that some of its fruit may be spoiling. In their quarterly earnings announcement, one of the largest co…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 01:51PM

"Josephine": World premiere musical gives new life to a legend at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

Sarasota theater presents Broadway-bound musical about entertainer Josephine Baker.... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 01:51PM

Friday Playlist: On Your Feet's Eliseo Roman Shares His Favorite Estefan Songs

On Your Feet star Eliseo Roman curates a playlist of his favorite Gloria and Emilio Estefan songs.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:40PM

Bright Star by Carey

“You need to find a sweeping tale of pain and redemption,” one character tells another in Bright Star, the new musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell playing at the Cort Theatre. Unfo…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 01:40PM

Lily Janiak Succeeds Robert Hurwitt as SF Chronicle Theatre Critic by American Theatre Editors

After a national search, the Bay Area daily hires a young local writer who's shown herself to be both enthusiast and gadfly.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:40PM

Review of FULLY COMMITTED. by Corine Cohen

“FULLY COMMITTED” is especially hilarious if you dine in restaurants or work in the restaurant industry. The play was written by Becky Mode, and it recently opened on Broadway at…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:32PM

Final Tony Award Eligibility Rulings: Decisions on Shuffle Along, Waitress, Tuck Everlasting & More by Broadway.com

Let the countdown begin! The Tony Awards Administration committee met today for the fourth and final time this season to determine the eligibility of nine Broadway productions for the 2016 T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:30PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Which Closed Broadway Show Deserves Tony Love? by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:30PM

BWW Exclusive: Laura Osnes Will Take a Crack at Boublil & Schonberg at the New York Pops Gala by BroadwayWorld

In anticipation of the big event, BroadwayWorld is checking in with some of the performers. Today, check out what Laura Osnes had to say...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lea Michele Uncovers Family History on WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? by TV News Desk

Lea Michele GLEE goes on a journey to unravel the secrets of her Jewish ancestry. She uncovers the heartbreaking and inspiring details of her great-grandmother's story, who fled one country …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Nick Jonas & Demi Lovato Will Be James Corden's Next CARPOOL KARAOKE Passengers! by TV News Desk

James Corden took to Twitter yesterday to announce the news that Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato will be his next passengers for an upcoming episode of his popular video series 'Carpool Karaoke.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Inside SHUFFLE ALONG's Gypsy Robe Ceremony! by Walter McBride

A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opened justlastnight, April 28, on Broadway at th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Breaking News: Tony Awards Committee Makes Final Rulings of the Season on SHUFFLE ALONG & More! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met today for the fourth and final time this season to determine the eligibility of nine Broadway productions for the 2016 American Theatre Wing's To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

New York Musical Festival Adds New Productions, Readings & More to 2016 Slate by BroadwayWorld

The New York Musical Festival NYMF, previously known as The New York Musical Theater Festival, announced today additional productions and special events for NYMF 2016. THE GOLD, SINGLE, CAMP…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Features: The week in pictures: 22-29 April

Tim Minchin, Zoe Wanamaker and Barack Obama make this week's picks

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:19PM

'Les Miserables' creators turn their attention backward by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, creators of the stirring musicals "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon," are once again re…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:14PM

Don't miss this: Taking Shakespeare to the max on Denver's streets by Ray Mark Rinaldi

The Denver Public Schools' annual Shakespeare Festival kicks it up a notch this year with an "After-Fest" bringing together a long list of regional performers in the name of The Bard.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:13PM

Despite red lights, an unstoppable "Scarlet Letter" for Opera Colorado by Ray Mark Rinaldidenver Post Fine Arts Critic

Few American novels want to be an opera as much as "The Scarlet Letter." Nathaniel Hawthorne's tale of adultery and redemption serves up a love triangle worthy of Puccini, and just the sort …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 01:13PM

Dames Like Us – Fearless, Funny, Female Saturday Afternoons by Sandi Durell

  They trash taboos and smash stereotypes!  You can never under-estimate them! Dames Like Us is the brainchild of award-winning playwright/director/actor Francesca Rizzo, who plays Sop…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:12PM

London Theater Review: ‘Elegy’ by Nick Payne by Gordon Cox

“Elegy” might be described as a memory play — not because it recalls the past but because it is a play that remembers. As in his earlier play “Constellations” (seen on Broadwa…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:12PM

Tony Committee Rules: Shuffle Along Is a New Musical by Robert Viagas

It will compete with Hamilton for nominations next week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:09PM

Tony Awards Eligibility for 2016 - Part 4

The Tony Awards Administration Committee met on April 29 for the fourth time to decide the eligibility of Broadway productions for the 2016 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:09PM

Barry Howard obituary by Anthony Hayward

Actor best known for his deadpan role in the holiday camp comedy Hi-de-Hi!The actor Barry Howard, who has died of cancer aged 78, was best known to TV viewers for his role in the BBC sitcom …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:09PM

For the Royal Couple's 5th Anniversary - a look back at their first kiss 5 years ago by Fred Landau

I honor of the Royal Couple's 5th Anniversary -A look back at their first kiss 5 years agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O00tb72yXVUParody video, sung by Jan Horvath

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 01:07PM

Tony Committee Calls ‘Shuffle Along’ A New Musical, Setting Up Possible ‘Hamilton’ Showdown by Jeremy Gerard

Shuffle Along, or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed was declared a new musical today at a meeting of the Tony Administration committee. The ruling means t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:06PM

Creating Windows When Doors Are Shut: An Interview with Melissa DuPrey, Free Street Theater’s New General Manager by Kevin Greene

By Loy Webb Actor and comic Melissa DuPrey has a passion for arts, activism and community building that is as large and deep as the Pacific Ocean. Her story is one of terror and triumph. Fro…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:00PM

Video Flash: Laura Michelle Kelly Sings a Sara Bareilles Mashup in New Concert

The Finding Neverland favorite performs a lovely pair of tunes by the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Dorothy Wilson steps down from Mac Birmingham by Matthew Hemley

Dorothy Wilson is to step down as chief executive and artistic director of Mac Birmingham after 26 years. She will be replaced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:55PM

Last-ditch appeal aims to save Scarborough’s Futurist Theatre by David Hutchison

A group campaigning to save the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough has submitted an 11th-hour business case for keeping the theatre up and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:55PM

April recap: this month’s biggest theatre news stories by Matthew Hemley

From the Oliver Awards to the death of Victoria Wood, we look back at the biggest stories from April. The month kicks

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:55PM

Judy McLane Withdraws from NC Theatre’s Wit by Olivia Clement

The Broadway actress withdrew one day prior to opening due to personal reasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Theatre News: New cast announced for The Lion King

A new Simba will join the production from 10 May

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:21PM

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: April 23-29 by Nora Dominick

Gearing up for Tony Award nomination this coming week Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

The Actors Fund Launches New Broadway Tradition for Young Stars by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund has announced the introduction of 'Broadway's Ziggy Bear,' a new tradition for the children of Broadway. Created for The Actors Fund by philanthropist and producer, Kelly Gon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

BRIGHT STAR Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Digitally Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records has released the original cast recording of Bright Star, the new musical from Grammy and Emmy Award winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Symphony Space to Honor Ted & Mary Jo Shen at 2016 Spring Gala by BroadwayWorld

Symphony Space, the performing arts center known for its innovative music, film, dance, and literary programs, will honor Ted and Mary Jo Shen at the 2016 Spring Gala at Gotham Hall on Monda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's FUN HOME Welcomes Plaintiffs in Historic Prop 8 Case by Stage Tube

Earlier this week, the Broadway company of FUN HOME was joined by the plaintiffs who paved the way formarriage equality in the historic Proposition 8 case. The group went backstage to meet a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg Reworking MARTIN GUERRE, Seeking Opera House Premiere by Michael Dale

Their third musical, despite its Olivier award, never received the recognition of their LES MISERABLES and MISS SAIGON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

JUST IN: NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE Now Accepting Video Auditions! by TV News Desk

Today it was announced that video auditions will now be accepted for the role. Check out all the details HERE

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Vote Now! Hamilton Breaks Record for Most Broadway.com Audience Choice Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Your nominations for the 2016 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards are in and Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit Hamilton garnered a massive 27 nods, breaking Spring Awakening 's 2007 rec…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:21PM

He That Plays The King by HowlRound

By Matthew Minnicino. In this installment, Matthew Minnicino discusses gender politics in Shakespeare’s work, and productions of King Lear with women starring in the title role.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:20PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Elegy at the Donmar Warehouse by Emma Clarendon

This new play by Nick Payne stars Zoe Wanamaker,Nina Sosanya and Barbara Flynn and explores a world in which the brain is no longer a mystery to us and what the consequences of understanding…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:15PM

Raise a Glass to Freedom: There's Now a Hamilton Beer by Robert Viagas

Rise Up Rye is a Broadway-themed brew created by two actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

NEWS: Incoming Festival launches 2016 programme by James Lillywhite

Incoming Festival have announced their 2016 programme. The London-based festival for emerging theatre companies, presented by A Younger Theatre (AYT) and New Diorama Theatre, will take place…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:07PM

Jennifer Childs’s ‘I Will Not Go Gently’ (2nd review) by Naomi Orwin

In I Will Not Go Gently, Jennifer Childs provides plenty of laughs about aging without ever addressing the critical question: How do you do it well?

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:05PM

Livestreaming Symposium Art, Performance & Social Poetics: Japanese Perspectives—Martin E. Segal Theatre Center—Mon, May 2 by [email protected] (karina)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E Segal Theatre Center presents Art, Performance & Social Poetics: Japanese Perspectives livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:04PM

Livestreaming the League of Professional Theatre Women’s Award Celebration & Big Mingle—New York—Mon, May 2—@LPTWomen #BigMingle by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The League of Professional Theatre Women presents the Award Celebration & Big Mingle from New York City livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRoun…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:00PM

NEWS: New cast for The Lion King includes former All Blacks star Nick Afoa by Press Releases

Disney Theatrical Productions today announced that new cast will join the London production of THE LION KING from May 2016. Alongside changes in the ensemble cast, former All Blacks rugby st…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

RIGHT NOW – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Discombobulating: Taut, hilarious and shocking, Right Now – at Edinburgh's Traverse following its run at London's Bush Theatre – plays with farce and comedy before finding a dark corner …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: Celia Keenan-Bolger, John Ellison Conlee, and Jeremy Shamos Set for Tumacho

Leigh Silverman will direct Ethan Lipton's "Western comedy with music" at the Wild Project.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Tony Winner Daisy Egan Set to Begin Performances in Margaret Edson's Wit

The Pulitzer Prize-winning play begins its run tonight North Caroline Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Three-Time Tony Winner Glenn Close to Headline Sharon Playhouse Gala

Close will also be the inaugural recipient of the Sharon Playhouse Marvin Hamlisch Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: McCarter Theatre Center Presents the World Premiere of All the Days

The new play provides the capstone of McCarter Theatre's 2015/2016 Theater Series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Sensuality Party by Sandi Durell

    by Monica Charline Brown     The opening words of playwright Justin Kuritzkes’s mind sear through the space like paralyzing ice beams. Jake Horowitz conversationall…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:58AM

Five of the best… new plays by Lyn Gardner

Boy | Right Now | Kings Of War | The Brink | The FatherYou wouldn’t exactly describe Leo Butler’s play as an enjoyable watch. But it is an utterly compelling 70 minutes. Deprived teen Li…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:57AM

Three of the best… new dance performances by Judith Mackrell

Breakin’ Convention | Cloud Gate Dance Theatre Of Taiwan: Songs Of The Wanderers | The Royal Ballet: FrankensteinThe UK’s leading hip-hop theatre festival returns. Hosted, as always, by …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:57AM

Olney, musicians union finally achieve harmony after 18 months of negotiations by Rebecca Ritzel

The theater signs its first contract with the American Federation of Musicians local chapter.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:56AM

Big The Musical by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Big, the musical based on the classic movie of the same name which starred Tom Hanks is coming to the Plymouth Theatre Royal and Bord Gais Energy Theatre prior to a West End …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:55AM

Livestreaming Cultural Advocacy & Policy in NYC: A Forum—Martin E. Segal Theatre Center—New York City—Mon, May 2 by [email protected] (karina)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents Cultural Advocacy & Policy in NYC : A Forum livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:50AM

Dates and Cities Announced for Rent's 20th Anniversary Tour by Robert Viagas

Fans can go ”Out Tonight” from Boston to San Diego.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Exclusive Pics! Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tracee Ellis Ross Backstage at Eclipsed by Joseph Marzullo

Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. took in the April 28 performance of Eclipsed. Tracee Ellis Ross from the TV show Black-ish was also in the audience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Additional Casting Announced for London Premiere of Groundhog Day by Andrew Gans

Performances of the musical will begin in July at the Old Vic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

BroadwayCon Gold Passes Nearly Sold Out by Playbill Staff

The star-packed event returns in 2017 to the Javits Center with a lineup of Broadway’s brightest stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Jennifer Childs’s ‘I Will Not Go Gently’ (1st review) by Steve Cohen

Aging is tough, but it beats the alternative. So goes the old joke. Jennifer Childs’s latest play and Ellensue Gross’s paintings provide fresher responses.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:30AM

Kelli O’Hara and Victoria Clark on Opera, Joy and Showing Off by Rob Weinert-Kendt

The moving interview between two dear friends and “Mothers.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

The Woodsman, Inspired by L. Frank Baum, Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date by Broadway.com

The Woodsman, a retelling of the origins of Oz’s Tin Woodsman, will end its latest off-Broadway engagement on May 29. Directed by James Ortiz and Claire Karpen, the production began pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM

Audra McDonald & the Starry Cast of Shuffle Along Are All Smiles at Their Big Broadway Opening by Lindsey Sullivan

With dynamite duo George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover on the creative team and a Tony-touting cast that includes Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell, the Great White Way ope…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:21AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pays Respects at Alexander Hamilton's Grave by Ryan Parker

'Hamilton' is the hottest ticket on Broadway and President Obama has seen the show numerous times.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:20AM

Video Auditions Now Being Accepted for Role of Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray Live! by Andrew Gans

The NBC broadcast is scheduled for December 7.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from The Public Theater, NYC—Mon, May 2—@WatchMeWorkSLP, use hashtag #howlround by [email protected] (karina)

By HowlRound TV. Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from the Public Theater in New York City on Monday, May 2 at 2pm PDT (Vancouver) / 4pm CDT (Austin) / 5pm EDT (Toronto) / 21:00 GM…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:15AM

BWW Interview: Debut of the Month - WAITRESS' Kimiko Glenn by Caryn Robbins

Today, Kimiko Glenn speaks exclusively with BWW about portraying quirky and lovable history buff Dawn in WAITRESS and reveals, 'I was actually really bad in history'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

THE WOODSMAN to Conclude Off-Broadway Run in May by BroadwayWorld

Following two sold-out NYC engagements, The Woodsman, will conclude its critically-lauded Off-Broadway run on Sunday, May 29, 2016 following the 730pm performance at New World Stages - Stage…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

BWW Blog: Jeff Blumenkrantz - BRIGHT STAR Pre Show Rituals by Guest Blogger: Jeff Blumenkrantz

This week, I put out a request for questions for me and the Bright Star cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 4/29/16- RENT by Stage Tube

Today in 1996, Rent opened at the Nederlander Theatre, where it ran for 5123 performances. Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 4/29/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 4292016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Kevin McGuire, Linda Mugleston, Robert Petkoff and More in DCPA's SWEENEY TODD by BroadwayWorld

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts DCPA presents Sweeney Todd, featuring new orchestrations from Denver's own Grammy-nominated gypsy-punk band, DeVotchKa.BroadwayWorld brings you a fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Sets New Stops; Director, Original Broadway Creatives Join Team by BroadwayWorld

The producers of theRENT 20thAnniversary Tourannounced additional details regarding the creative team and tour route.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM

Meet the Cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s ‘Our Town’: Part 2: Allison Howlett by Joel Markowitz

In part two of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Little Theatre’s Our Town, meet Allison Howlett. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may h…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:12AM

Competition: Win tickets to DiaoChan, a classic tale of lust and revenge, at the Arts Theatre by The Stage

DiaoChan: The Rise of the Courtesan Adapted by award nominated playwright of Casualties, Ross Ericson. Presented by Red Dragonfly Productions  Often referred

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

The Kennedy Center Arts Summit: a call to live life as citizen artists by Susan Galbraith

Renée Fleming walks on stage and shares confidentially that when she isn’t jetting to the glamorous capitals of the opera world or singing the great soprano roles on stage, she is making …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:11AM

Phil Collins, Huey Lewis, Tina Fey, Fantasia Barrino and More Visit Broadway by Monica Simoes

Stars visited American Psycho, The Color Purple, School of Rock and Fully Committed!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

West Side Story Boycotts North Carolina and Mississippi Over Anti-LGBT Laws

Rights holders join Stephen Schwartz, Cirque du Soleil and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

HMS PINAFORE – Hackney Empire by Emma Clarendon

This light-hearted and entertaining version of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s work delighted audiences from beginning to end.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Theater News: The Woodsman to End Its Off-Broadway Run

The Tin Man will take his final bow at New World Stages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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PS Classics to Release The Theory of Relativity Album by Playbill Staff

It’s the latest show from the songwriters of Broadway’s The Story of My Life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

“Drowsy Chaperone” Cast Members Discuss Acting, Reading Audiences, & Their Own Futures in the Theater by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL We continue with our visit with Kevin Repich, Malissa Marlow, and Leah Dalrymple, three of the stars of California Lutheran University’s production of The Drowsy Chaper…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 10:58AM

Watch Matt Doyle and Molly Pope Strip Down With The Skivvies by Olivia Clement

The performers joined Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley onstage at Feinstein's/54 Below and Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Happy 20th Anniversary to RENT

Today’s a special day in theatre history as it marks the 20th Anniversary of RENT opening on Broadway. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since this ground-breaki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 827: Kristin Idaszak by Adam Szymkowicz

Kristin IdaszakHometown: Western Springs, IL Current Town: Minneapolis, MN Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I’m working on a new play called Lovelier Lovelies, in which a w…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:56AM

Listen: ‘On Your Feet’ Cast Album Now Available by Matthew Wexler

MASTERWORKS BROADWAY announces today’s release of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of ON YOUR FEET!. Recorded live from Broadway’s Marquis Theatre, the album is produced by…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:50AM

Glenn Close Will Receive Marvin Hamlisch Award for Excellence in Musical Theatre by Andrew Gans

The actress recently returned to the London staging of Sunset Boulevard following hospitalization for a chest infection.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Meet the Cast of McLean Community Players’ ‘Unnecessary Farce’: Part 2: Bob Sams by Brett Widmann

In part two of a series of interviews with the cast of McLean Community Players’ Unnecessary Farce, meet Bob Sams. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:47AM

Audra McDonald Celebrates the Comedy and Forgotten Importance of Broadway's 'Shuffle Along' by Ashley Lee

"That's why we're doing this show, so they'll remember these people and the struggle and everything they accomplished, so that we never go back to what they had to endure."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:44AM

Alexander Zeldin’s Beyond Caring to tour the UK by Matthew Hemley

Alexander Zeldin’s Beyond Caring is to tour the UK this year. The show, which ran at the National Theatre in 2015, is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:43AM

Actors Fund Gala by Barry

Actors Fund Gala Raises Over $1.2-million for Its Outreach Programs By Ellis Nassour Monday’s annual Actors Fund gala, where the Fund’s highest accolade, the Medal of Honor, was bestowe…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:39AM

Tom Varey: ‘Working in theatre is a completely different muscle to TV’ by Georgia Snow

Actor Tom Varey graduated from RADA in 2014 and went straight into filming BBC drama The Village. After working on several television

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:36AM

OF MICE AND MEN – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Clearly told and doggedly true to its source, Touring Consortium's Of Mice and Men is a solidly effective production that never quite sparks into life.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:29AM

All Those References in Rent’s 'La Vie Boheme' That We’ve Sung But Never Really Knew

An annotated guide to what’s exactly being toasted to in this Rent anthem with the help of GIFs, photos, and Wikipedia.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:28AM

Former All Blacks rugby star makes West End debut in The Lion King

From professional rugby to musical theatre... that may be the best second career change we've ever heard of. Former All Blacks star Nick Afoa makes his West End debut, playing Simba in The L…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:28AM

George Takei Pays Tribute to Diverse Broadway Season on Facebook

The actor made his Broadway debut earlier this season in the new musical Allegiance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:26AM

Meet the Cast of Roseprose Productions’ ‘Voices the play’: Part 2: Meet Stanley Freeman by Brett Widmann

In part two in a series of interviews with the cast of Voices the play, meet Stanley Freeman. Joel: Tell us about yourself. How long have you been acting in the DC, MD, VA area? What are som…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:24AM

Obituary: Morag Siller by Nick Smurthwaite

A popular character actor whose work ranged from TV soaps to the courtier Voltemand in the Benedict Cumberbatch Hamlet, Morag Siller has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:22AM

Photo Coverage: The SHUFFLE ALONG Cast Takes Opening Night Bows! by Walter McBride

A re-imagined version of the 1921 musical SHUFFLE ALONG, one of the earliest stage hits starring, written and directed by African-Americans, opened justlast night, April 28, on Broadway at t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

BWW Review: George C. Wolfe's SHUFFLE ALONG, An Exhilarating Demand For Recognition by Michael Dale

The directorbookwriter tells the story of a groundbreaking 1921 musical that has since been reduced to a footnote.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:22AM

Kit Harington in Doctor Faustus – review round-up by Megan Vaughan

With his company in residence at Trafalgar Studios, Jamie Lloyd has been enticing young audiences to his shows with a successful formula:

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:21AM

London Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda to Eventually Star in West End's Hamilton, Carlyss Peer's for Groundhog & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today from London. Lin-Manuel Miranda to Eventually Star in Hamilton Looks like Lin-Manuel Miranda will be in the room where it ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:16AM

Photos: In pictures: Flowers for Mrs Harris rehearsals

Daniel Evans' final production opens in Sheffield next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:16AM

Scene Around: April 28 by The Stage

This week’s theatrical pictures include some of the many events from around the country celebrating Shakespeare 400, the West End transfer of Funny

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:10AM

Overheard… “I’m a Vegan!” by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “I’ll have the Lobster Salad with no bacon, I’m a vegan.” Waitress: “Sure, but you know…” Mrs. Brown: “Just bring me the salad.…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM

Photos! Shuffle Along Bows on Broadway by Hannah Vine

Go inside the opening night of Shuffle Along with stars Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter and more!

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

The Woodsman to Conclude Acclaimed Run by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway engagement will finish May 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Photo Coverage: Vanessa Williams & Matthew Morrison Announce 2016 Drama Desk Award Nominations by Jessica Fallon Gordon

Drama Desk, Tony, and Emmy Award nominee and Theater World Award and NAACP Image Award winner Vanessa Williams and Drama Desk, Tony, Emmy, Golden Globe, and Drama League Award Nominee and SA…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

VIDEO: Why Was Carly Fiorina Singing An Irving Berlin Song? James Corden Explains! by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, after examining Ted Cruz's decision to pick Carly Fiorina as a running mate, and her subsequent song, James shows a clip of a man singing an apology during hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Audra McDonald can really do everything by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Does your washing machine need to be fixed? Do you want a five-tier wedding cake? Maybe if Audra McDonald has some free time, she can help — because after seeing her fabulous new show, “…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:53AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Early Performance of Idina Menzel & Fredi Walker Performing "Take Me or Leave Me"

This NYTW clip of "Take Me Or Leave Me" slays down the house. #Rent20

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:52AM

Blue Man Group Releases New Studio Album by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway performance troupe has a third studio recording, Three.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Zen and the Art of Stage Directing or conversations about expectations or just making up your damn mind already by Editors

Alexandra Beller and Ivan Talijančić in conversation about choice-making, dramaturgy, and building Mindflock.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 09:44AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, April 29, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:43AM

Ann Harada and Lewis Cleale Set for Reading of Diary of a Domestic Goddess by Andrew Gans

The new play is written by Kevin Duda and Christine Toy Johnson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

VP Candidate Carly Fiorina Sings Irving Berlin Song by Robert Viagas

She thanks ticket leader Ted Cruz with a show tune from Call Me Madam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

As Broadway Braces For Tony Races, ‘Shuffle Along’ Awaits Key Ruling: Gerard & Roth by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline's Jeremy Gerard and Jujamcyn Theatres majority owner and president Jordan Roth talk about the state of the industry, the only stipulation being no holds barred. GERARD:�…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:27AM

ELEGY – Donmar Warehouse by Aleks Sierz

New one from Nick Payne explores brain science and female relationships, but is just a bit too superficial.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:23AM

Theatre News: ENO announces its new artistic director

After long months of delay and speculation, Daniel Kramer is the company's choice

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:22AM

Broadway Season Finishes. Award Season Flourishes. Week in New York Theater by New York Theater

The Broadway season has officially ended, although the hoopla over it continues, with the Tony Award nominations to be announced on May 3. Other nominations have already been made public; mo…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:15AM

Tomorrow in Brooklyn: Cartoon Carnival! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Hollywood (History), Movies, PLUGS, VISUAL ART Tagged: Cartoon Carnival, Circus Clowns, movie, screening, Standard Toykraft, Tommy Stathes

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:08AM

Holding On to Creative Control: Can the Playwright be Wrong? by [email protected] (ramona)

By Alex Goldberg. Alex Goldberg wonders if it's possible for a playwright to be wrong about an aspect of his or her own play, and describes a fraught production process.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:07AM

Rovi Corp. Set To Acquire TiVo In $1.1B Cash, Stock Deal by Jeremy Gerard

Entertainment tech company Rovi Corp. announced this morning that it has completed a deal to acquire DVR maker TiVo for $1.1 billion in cash and stock. The new $3 billion aggregate, which wi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:02AM

Wendi Peters: ‘I left Corrie because acting is about exploring lots of roles’ by Matthew Hemley

Wendi Peters’ first drama school audition was so brutal it’s a wonder she didn’t abandon all hope of being an actor right

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Hofesh Shechter and Richard Alston feature on Latitude dance line-up by Georgia Snow

Work by Hofesh Shechter and Richard Alston lead the dance line-up of this year’s Latitude Festival, as part of a programme by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:30AM

Daniel Kramer appointed artistic director of English National Opera by Matthew Hemley

Daniel Kramer has been announced as the new artistic director of English National Opera, which has described his appointment as a “turning

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:30AM

Judi Dench joins calls for rep theatre comeback by David Hutchison

Judi Dench has voiced hopes that repertory-style theatre will make a widespread comeback in a new online documentary. Dench will discuss her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:30AM

The funniest thing… Dane Baptiste by Rachel Aroesti

From Eddie Murphy to illiterate hecklers, the comedian reveals the things that make him laugh the mostEddie Murphy Raw. It displayed his immense talent for impressions, had simple but hilari…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Sheridan Smith's Funny Girl is a masterclass in musical comedy by Cariad Lloyd

As the Broadway star Fanny Brice, famously played by Barbra Streisand, Smith draws cheers, tears and gets a laugh out of every single lineIn the queue for the ladies at the Savoy theatre, se…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:30AM

Fuse Film Review: At the IFFB — “Best and Most Beautiful Things” by Betsy Sherman

Garrett Zevgetis’s multi-dimensional documentary about the struggles of Michelle Smith, legally blind and diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, is hardly predictable.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:30AM

Are Michael Shannon and Jessie Mueller the best actors Chicago has produced? by Chris Jones

Are Michael Shannon and Jessie Mueller the best actors Chicago has ever produced? Watching them dominate their current new Broadway productions certainly leads one to wonder. Shannon laps th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:24AM

Ben Foster Brings His Beast Mode to ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Alexis Soloski

In the St. Ann’s Warehouse revival of the Tennessee Williams drama Mr. Foster plays Stanley Kowalski as “an ape: See. Grab. Take.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:22AM

Tony Winner Levi Kreis to Headline Diversity Honors, to Benefit Harvey Milk Foundation & Pride Center by BroadwayWorld

Tony award-winning actorsinger Levi Kreis will make a special appearance at Diversity Honors, the highly touted fundraiser for the Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Par…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12AM

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Jonathan Slinger

We go backstage with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory star Jonathan Slinger

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:04AM

Review: The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary! (Bristol Old Vic)

Flaubert's novel is given a comedy re-working by Peepolykus

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:04AM

Review: The Destroyed Room (Battersea Arts Centre)

Matthew Lenton directs a production inspired by Jeff Wall's photograph of a room in total disarray

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:04AM

The Catherine Tate Show Live UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The critically acclaimed, award-winning comedian and actor Catherine Tate, will take The Catherine Tate Show – Live across the country this autumn, with a 21 date UK t…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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SHOW BOAT – West End by Johnny Fox

In 1927, Jerome Kern shifted the shape of musical theatre from twee operetta to a tighter fusion of music with drama. He also designed Show Boat as a slap in the face to complacent audiences…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:47AM

Half of perfection by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal, I review the last two Broadway openings of the 2015-16 season, Shuffle Along and Tuck Everlasting. Here’s an excerpt. * * * The first half of George C. Wo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:45AM

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 4/29; Broadway Hopeful DIARY OF A WIMPY KID in Minneapolis, HARVEY MILK in DC a by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Washington, DC, Minneapolis, Los Angeles,and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which includ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43AM

Emilia Galotti review – rare return for Lessing's tragedy of lust and virtue by Michael Billington

The Space, LondonGotthold Ephraim Lessing’s European drama, given an admirable revival at this fringe theatre, is an assured attack on unfettered princely powerThis 1772 tragedy by Gotthol…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:33AM

Text of the Day: My Mother Said I Never Should by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:33AM

Replay: Carol Lawrence and Larry Kert sing “Tonight” by Terry Teachout

Carol Lawrence and Larry Kert sing “Tonight” on The Ed Sullivan Show. The song, by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, is from the score of West Side Story. This performance, which d…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Theatre News: Anne-Marie Duff and Yolanda Kettle to star in Oil at the Almeida

Ella Hickson's new play will premiere in October

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:08AM

Review: Travels With My Aunt (Chichester Festival Theatre)

Stiles and Drewe's musical adaptation runs until June 4

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:08AM

Theatre News: David Moorst to star in First Light in Chichester

The actor recently won the Evening Standard Emerging Talent Award and the Critics' Circle Most Promising Newcomer Award

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:08AM

Broadway AM Report, 4/29/2016 - Swenson in DISASTER!, Lortel Awards, DEAR EVAN HANSEN and More! by Jessica Khan

This weekend's big news Will Swenson joins DISASTER, the 2016 Lucille Lortel Awards take place on Sunday, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN opens off-Broadway

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM

BWW's On This Day - April 29, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AM

Almanac: Gavin Creel on the anxieties of actors by Terry Teachout

“We’re all insecure. We’re all neurotic. We’re all trying so hard to figure our process out. And kindness behooves you, because you’ve got to come back the next day and do it again…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Theater review: 'Shuffle Along' soars (sometimes) by Joe Dziemianowicz

The new Broadway musical “Shuffle Along” dazzles like no other show this season — but it also disappoints.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 06:47AM

Broadway gets another exuberant history lesson in 'Shuffle Along'

A new look at the groundbreaking 1921 musical provides a showcase for big talents.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:47AM

Broadway Review: ‘Shuffle Along’ by Gordon Cox

“Shuffle Along” is to die for. Subtitled “The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed,” the dance-drunk show (choreographed by Savion Glover) recounts the peril…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:47AM

'Shuffle Along' Broadway review: This dream team cast dazzles by Christopher Kelly

Audra McDonald, Billy Porter and Brian Stokes Mitchell head the cast of this ambitious, flashy musical choreographed by Newark's Savion Glover.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 06:47AM

Food culture gets roasted on Broadway by Barbara Hoffman

Dining with Jesse Tyler Ferguson at Momofuku and Eleven Madison Park on someone else’s dime? For most of us, that’s priceless. For “Fully Committed” playwright Becky Mode, that was r…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:39AM

Lawrence of Arabia: a man in flight from himself by William Boyd

As Howard Brenton’s play about TE Lawrence opens in London, William Boyd discovers that the truth about this complicated man is more elusive and interesting than the Hollywood mythDavid Le…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:22AM

Patti LuPone on juggling theater and TV — and avoiding ‘scary-bad’ NBC live musicals by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Musical-theater superstar Patti LuPone says shooting her guest-starring role on an episode of Showtime’s horror series “Penny Dreadful” last season wasn’t all fun and games. She and …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, April 29, 2016 by James Marino

ToB: @shufflealongbwy Reviews & @HamiltonMusical to Be Filmed “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:59AM

Jonathan Brielle Introduces Himself, James Joyce and Nora Barnacle by Sandi Durell

    by: Myra Chanin       Jonathan Brielle, an energetic, ambitious creator of musicals presented himself, his past, present and future productions in a Broadway at …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:50AM

The funniest thing… Phil Wang by Rachel Aroesti

From Catch 22 to overenthusiastic chefs, the comedian reveals the things that make him laugh the mostProbably Eddie Pepitone’s show at the 2012 fringe. He was so raw and funny and angry an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:22AM

NEWS: Cast announced for Savage, new play about Nazi ‘cure’ for homosexuality by Press Releases

The creators behind new drama and love story SAVAGE, which uncovers the tragic tale of a Nazi doctor and his ill-conceived “cure” for homosexuality, are proud to announce the cast for th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:19AM

West End Players get ready for a 2016-17 by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The oldest troupe in St. Louis announces its 106th season

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:12AM

Daniel Evans: ‘I’ve not stopped acting, but there are no parts I want right now’ by Mark Shenton

There’s not much that Daniel Evans, who turns 43 this summer, hasn’t already done in the theatre. He’s acted in the West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Theatre News: Louis Theroux and Hofesh Schechter to feature in Latitude line-up

The annual festival takes place at Henham Park, Southwark in July

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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David Page, award-winning music director of Bangarra, dies aged 55 by Monica Tan

Two-time Helpmann award winner had a 25 year career with the acclaimed dance company Bangarra and composed music for television and filmDavid Page, the award-winning music director of Sydney…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:15AM

NEWS: Latitude Festival launches dance line-up on International Dance Day by James Lillywhite

Latitude Festival have announced their dance line-up, on International Dance Day. The Suffolk festival have added big names including Sadler’s Wells and Hofesh Shechter to perform at H…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:07AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Better Research During Your Job Search by Joe Patti

Always Doe Never Bucks One of the most frustrating experiences in a job search is the salary line in a job description. Or rather, lack of thereof. If you actually see a salary range rather …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Arvada's romantic "Death Takes A Holiday" boasts strong cast, vocals by Joanne Ostrow

The unapologetically romantic musical "Death Takes A Holiday" finds humor and pathos, delivered with impressively strong vocals, in a lovely Arvada Center production smartly directed by Rod…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:48AM

Why new Australian work is important for the ecosystem of indie theatre in Sydney by AussieTheatre

In this guest post, co-founder of Sydney indie theatre company Edgeware Forum Jessica-Belle Keogh writes about her company, the importance of the indie theatre ecosystem and re-examining w…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:06AM

Mark Shenton’s top venues: NT Temporary Theatre (formerly the Shed) by Mark Shenton

Not all theatres are built to last. The National Theatre is a building but it was also an idea, and that idea

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Howard Sherman: When ‘bound for Broadway’ doesn’t mean bound for glory by Howard Sherman

The day before the new musical Diary of a Wimpy Kid began previews at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, a headline in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Vinay Patel: It will benefit us all to find more diverse reviewers by Vinay Patel

In a recent article for WhatsOnStage, Michael Coveney took theatre criticism to task for being too much about criticism itself. He wrote

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The Ancient One is Celtic, from Tibet by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess was feeling pretty good – she was in the Opening Number for the Easter Bonnet Competition for Broadway Cares/EFA – directed by T. Oliver Reed, written by Jed R…

SOURCE: fairyprincessdiaries.com at 01:44AM

Watch: Fully Committed Opening Night by John Vermeer

Join BSG host Clarke Thorell for the April 25, 2016 opening of Fully Committed on Broadway starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 01:36AM

Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life by Arts Review

From the soundtrack of a generation comes Carole King – The Songbook of Her Life paying tribute to the life and music of this remarkable woman, touring nationally throughout May and Ju…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:21AM

Review: The Detective’s Handbook by Bec Caton

It’s always exciting when Australia gets a new homebred musical like The Detective’s Handbook. It’s a rare and special treat in a landscape of mass-produced shows imported from oversea…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:06AM

The Gazillion Bubble Show is coming to Sydney! by Bec Caton

Looking for the perfect entertainment for kids next school holidays? Look no further – The Gazillion Bubble Show is coming to Sydney. Direct from New York’s New World Stages, this mu…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:00AM

Face Swapping with Model Taylor Hill by Young Hollywood

Face Swapping with Model Taylor Hill Victoria's Secret Angel Taylor Hill sashays into the YH Studio to tell us all about how she was discovered at a young age to become the modeling sensatio…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Idina Menzel and Anthony Rapp in Original Production of Rent

Jonathan Larson's Tony-winning musical celebrates its 20th anniversary today.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Thinking About Theater: The Crucible's Historical Melting Pot (Part II)

Witch-hunters, blacklisters, and many cultural crosscurrents infuse Arthur Miller's play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Friday, April 29, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Lucy Maunder by Arts Review

Who is Lucy Maunder? I am a Melbourne based Actor, born in Sydney spent my childhood in London, moved back to Sydney when I was 15 and last year bought a property in Melbourne. Love all aspe…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:54AM

Kelli Rabke Brings THE WIZARD...AND I to the Met Room Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Metropolitan Room presents star of both Broadway and cabaret stages, Kelli Rabke, in the premiere of The Wizard...and I - The Music of Stephen Schwartz tonight, April 29th at 7PM. Join K…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Listen to the Beat! ON YOUR FEET! Original Cast Recording Released Today by TV News Desk

Masterworks Broadwayreleases theOriginal Broadway Cast Recording of ON YOUR FEET

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Broadway's CINDERELLA Stars Reunite for Bucks County Playhouse's Oscar Hammerstein Festival 2016 by BroadwayWorld

A benefit concert featuring the original Tony-nominated stars of the recent Broadway production of Rodgers Hammerstein's CINDERELLA --Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana and Victoria Clark -- and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Tony Nominee Will Swenson Joins DISASTER! Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson Hair, Priscilla Queen of the Desert will assume the role of Tony Delvecchio for nine performances only in Broadway's critically acclaimed musical comedy Disas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18AM

2016 Melbourne Art Book Fair by Arts Review

Featuring some of the world’s most creative emerging and established publishers, artists and writers, the 2016 Melbourne Art Book Fair will feature a dynamic program of free talks, book la…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:11AM

Shaina Taub's Old Hats Songs Released Today by Robert Viagas

The songs decorated the Off-Broadway comedy show with Bill Irwin and David Shiner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Bright Star Cast Album Released Digitally by Andrew Gans

Edie Brickell co-wrote the original musical with Steve Martin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

20 Years Later, Rent Cast Remember Auditions, Memories and Mishaps by Michael Gioia

Everything was Rent 20 years ago, when the show opened at Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre April 29, 1996. The cast takes us back to what life was like then.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Rebecca Luker Reveals Her 5 Most Unforgettable Nights Onstage by Andrew Gans

The three-time Tony nominee, who is playing a limited engagement in Fun Home, looks back on her theatrical career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Was It Like for Daphne Rubin-Vega to Reunite With Adam Pascal Onstage? by Ruthie Fierberg

Rent’s original Mimi talks singing with her Roger, Adam Pascal, on the Broadway stage where it all began 20 years ago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Fredi Walker-Browne and Daphne Rubin-Vega Commemorate Jonathan Larson and Rent at 20 by Ruthie Fierberg

This year’s Marfan Foundation Gala honored Jonathan Larson and featured performances by cast members of the many productions of Rent from over the years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tamburitzans a step closer to separation from Duquesne University by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Tamburitzans folk music and dance ensemble is another step closer to separation from Duquesne University.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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