Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Long Day’s Journey into Night by Darryl Reilly

Jessica Lange and Gabriel Byrne joyously enter through a porch door after the sounds of the ocean have been heard. Their love and attraction for each other is palpable. Mr. Byrne embraces h…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:58PM

First Nighter: Richard Bean's Workplace "Toast" is Nicely Buttered, Dostoevsky's "Idiot" Transferred Giddily to the Stage by David Finkle

In redacting The Idiot Lyons and Marting have concentrated on the complicated, bordering-on-ludicrous love-hate relationships

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 11:42PM

First Nighter: Richard Bean's Workplace "Toast" is Nicely Buttered, Dostoevsky's "Idiot" Transferred Giddily to the Stage by David Finkle

What will happen? Will agreeable Nellie venture into a hot-oven area to retrieve the tin and possibly scorch himself, or

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 11:42PM

First Nighter: Richard Bean's Workplace "Toast" is Nicely Buttered, Dostoevsky's "Idiot" Transferred Giddily to the Stage by David Finkle

Call them gang comedy-dramas, if you like. The truth is, you might want to get in the habit, because they appear to...

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 11:42PM

Plans proceed to renovate Community Center Theater, expand convention center

Sacramento City Council unanimously OKs plansConcept, construction schedule next steps in process … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:40PM

Arlene Wolff At The Metropolitan Room by Sandi Durell

  Changes  – Always With A Song In Her Heart       by Lisa Reitman-Dobi     Arlene Wolff didn’t do a show. She didn’t do a performance of musical in…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:26PM

The 2016 Tony Nominees, In Studio by WNYC

The 2016 Tony Nominations were just announced today, and we have been very lucky to have many of the nominees on our show to discuss their productions. Listen below for our in depth discuss…

SOURCE: WNYC at 11:12PM

Meet Ivo van Hove, the most provocatively illuminating theater director right now by Charles McNulty

For those who have been tracking the thrilling career of the Belgian-born, Amsterdam-based director Ivo van Hove, the last place you'd expect to find him working is Broadway. But the Flemish…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:12PM

The 2016 Tony Nominations: Not All About the Hamiltons by Michael Schulman

Yesterday, the Asian American Performers Action Coalition released its annual report of “Ethnic Representation on New York Stages.” On Broadway and Off, thirty per cent of available role…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 11:12PM

Twitter campaign wants Elsa from 'Frozen' to warm up to a woman

Also in Tattle: CBS3’s Walt Hunter to retire, ‘Hamilton’ sets Tony’s record, how much is Super 8 art worth?

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:12PM

Tony Nominations Highlight a New Broadway Era

While ‘Hamilton’ made history at the Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, Broadway as a whole is raising the curtain on a remarkably fertile new phase.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 11:12PM

'Hamilton' breaks Tonys record with 16 nominations by Steven Zeitchik

Shortly after the news broke that "Hamilton" had landed 16 Tony Award nominations, the musical's director, Thomas Kail, sent a text to choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler and others on the sho…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:12PM

The 'Hamilton' Effect: The hit re-shapes Broadway's Tony season by Steven Zeitchik

Springtime on Broadway is usually racked with strategy, stress and speculation. New shows vie for any possible edge to capture the Tony Awards' brass ring of best musical, on the (often corr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:12PM

Fred and Adele Astaire Awards Announce 2016 Nominees

Honoring Broadway, Off-Broadway, and film’s most outstanding dancers and choreographers, the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Award nominees were announced by New York Post columnist Michae…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:12PM

Broadway musical 'Hamilton' does what it always does _ stuns by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Tony Awards are being nicknamed this year the "Hamil-Tonys" in recognition that "Hamilton" is the show to beat. That was proven again Tuesday.Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop-f…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 11:12PM

'Spring Awakening' and Deaf West's unlikely road to three Tony nominations by David Ng

From its humble start in a small theater space in downtown Los Angeles to its three Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, including a nod for musical revival, Deaf West's production of "Spring …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:12PM

A critic's take: Why 'Hamilton's' Tony Award record ushers in a new era for theater by Charles McNulty

Last year, the Tony Awards could have adopted the hashtag #TonysSoBritish. This year, the nominees announced Tuesday morning look like the anti-Oscars, so diverse is the roster. There may no…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:12PM

Aurora native Sean Grandillo celebrates three Tony nods for 'Spring Awakening' by Andrea Simakis

On Tuesday, the Aurora native learned Deaf West Theatre's remarkable production -- which also happened to be his Broadway debut -- had earned three 2016 Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:12PM

Who got overlooked by the Tonys this year

Audra McDonald, Keira Knightley, Jennifer Hudson among those passed by.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:09PM

Michael Musto takes on the Tony Awards: ‘Hamilton’ sweep, Audra McDonald snub, Jessica Lange to win by Michael Musto

The biggest Tony nomination surprise? No nod for six-time winner Audra McDonald for “Shuffle Along!” I blame it on the awful blue dress they put her in in Act Two! But despite t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016 snubs: ‘American Psycho,’ Audra McDonald, Ben Whishaw … by Daniel Montgomery

With 36 productions in contention for this year’s Tony Awards, there were plenty of names missing when nominations were announced on Tuesday. Among the most surprising was the absence…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016 by show: ‘Hamilton’ (16), ‘Shuffle Along’ (10), ‘She Loves Me’ (8), ‘Long Day’s’ (7) … by Paul Sheehan

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

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016: Good (Carmen Cusack in), bad (‘Fiddler’ falters) & ugly (Audra McDonald out) by Paul Sheehan

While the headline news about this morning’s 70th Annual Tony Awards nominations coalesces around the record-breaking 16 nominations received by “Hamilton,” there are plenty of other …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016: Meet the 47 people who decided them by Paul Sheehan

So who decided that “Hamilton” merited a record-breaking 16 Tony Awards nominations while a trio of musicals warranted only one apiece? The 47 members of the nominating committe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

[WATCH] Tony Awards nominations 2016 slugfest: Will ‘Hamilton’ win a record number? by David Buchanan

Following the announcement of the Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday, Gold Derby’s in-house Tonys trio — Executive Editor Paul Sheehan, contributor Sam Eckmann and myself …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:09PM

Why Jennifer Hudson Isn’t Too Surprised She Got Snubbed for a Tony by Devon Ivie

When the Tony nominations were announced this morning, most people were quick to analyze just exactly how well Hamilton fared. (Record breaking! Surprised?) But when the initial excitement d…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:08PM

2016 Tony Award Nomination Snubs and Surprises by Jesse Green

In any Tony season, the idea of snubs is a little ridiculous; there’s never been a conspiracy to deny Sutton Foster her next award. Among the nominators, who are generally not affiliated w…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:08PM

Will Hamilton Win a Record 13 Tony Awards? A Look at Its Nominations by Jesse Green

Does Hamilton have a chance to beat the record set by The Producers for the most Tony wins — 12? Mathematically, yes. But to do this it would have to sweep all 13 categories in which …

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:08PM

‘Hamilton’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Are Great, But When Will We See the Next Oscar Sweep? by Kristopher Tapley

Recent awards dominance by "Hamilton" and "Game of Thrones" reminds us that awards dominance can be an exciting thing.

SOURCE: Variety at 11:07PM

Denzel Washington Event Raises Millions For African American Museum (EXCLUSIVE) by Claudiaeller

While many in the entertainment and media industries were saying their bittersweet goodbyes to President Barack Obama at his final annual White House Correspondent’s Dinner this past Satur…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:07PM

On the Couch with Jessica Papst by Arts Review

Who is Jessica Papst? I am currently touring Australia with Michelle Brasier and Erin Hermann-Young in Carole King: The Songbook of her Life, which is a beautiful project based on the music…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:07PM

2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards Nominations Announced by Sandi Durell

  by Marilyn Lester   The atmosphere in the Friar’s Club Milton Berle Room was well-nigh dancing as the nominations were announced for the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards, by …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:04PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: An ‘Idiot,’ Telling a Tale by Laura Collins-Hughes

Structured as a response to Dostoyevsky, this production pares the cast to four.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:30PM

Disaster Will Close Early On Broadway by Chris Luner

Talk about a Disaster! Broadway is losing one of its funniest shows of the season earlier than expected. Seth Rudetsky’s brilliant musical spoof of the 1970’s movie series is fa…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 10:30PM

Great Comet Of 1812 Reveals Broadway Seating Shift by Chris Luner

While Broadway continues to celebrate one of its most successful seasons in years, the community is already looking ahead to the 2016-17 season lining itself up with spectacular productions…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 10:30PM

STAGE TUBE: It's Gonna Be May! College-Age Lin-Manuel Miranda Puts Latin Spin on Pop Hits by Stage Tube

Yesterday, in honor of the first week of May, HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda shared a video of his performance as part of his junior-year 'Expresiones Latino' talent show at We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

Rachael Ray to Be Honored by Dr. Oz and HealthCorps Next Week; Ben Vereen to Perform! by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, May 10th, HealthCorps, a leader in the nationwide movement of healthy young people, will honor television personality, best-selling author and philanthropist Rachael Ray.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04PM

Review: ‘The Ring Cycle’: ‘The Valkyrie –The Ring of the Nibelung-Part One’ at Washington National Opera by David Friscic

Love in all of its many manifestations runs rampant throughout the Washington National Opera’s most recent offering in the continuing tale of The Ring Cycle—-namely, The Valkyrie –…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:03PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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'Hamilton' Producers Strike Deal To Share Profits With Original Cast Members

The Broadway hit musical, Hamilton, is up for 16 Tony Award nominations, and that's sure to boost its already high profits. In April, the musical's producers struck a deal to share some of i…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:39PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Red Line Runs Through It (Second City e.t.c.) by Scotty Zacher

A Red Line Runs Through It is a funny commentary on the anxiety-laden life in Chicago specifically, with a definite bias toward northside-near-the-lakefront crowd. It has a good share of imp…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:55PM

Review: Follow the Faun, Arts Theatre by Holly Casey

I hope you’re ready for audience participation, because Follow the Faun is not just a show that only occasionally asks for your interaction, but is an experience that has you dancing, claw…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:08PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Oh, What a Night! Michael Lomenda Returns to Jersey Boys by Lindsey Sullivan

The big man is back in town! Jersey Boys vet Michael Lomenda will step in for Matt Bogart as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys from May 3 through September 4. Bogart is on leave from the long-runnin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:52PM

Review: ‘See What I Wanna See’ at 11th Hour Theatre Company in Philadelphia by Rachel Beecher

Based on short stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, See What I Wanna See tells stories of two different time lines questioning truth and faith. Originally work shopped at Williamstown Theater Fe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:52PM

Jennifer Ellis, Ciaran Sheehan and Leigh Barrett to Lead Reagle's CAROUSEL This June by BroadwayWorld

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Bostonwill open its 48th consecutive summer season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's masterpieceCAROUSEL from June 9-19, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44PM

Budget fails to invest in ‘Jobs and Growth’ for Live Performance Industry by Arts Review

The Budget fails to deliver jobs and growth for Australia’s live performance industry – but the worst news is yet to come. “This Budget is supposed to be focused on jobs and growth…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:36PM

2016 Tony Awards Announced by Michael Block

And the 2016 Hamiltony goes to...yes, that's right. A Hamilton  joke to kick off the article. To no surprise to anyone, Hamilton broke records this year collecting 16 nominations. While…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:22PM

Lupita Nyong'o Defends "Small" Tony-Nominated Play 'Eclipsed' by Jackie Strause

After a journalist asked the Oscar-winning actress why she would choose to do "such a small play," Nyong'o penned a Lenny Letter essay explaining why she won't chase "Hollywood" roles.read m…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:21PM

Annual Tony (Or Hamiltony) Nomination Post by Linda

A lot has changed since I started this blog in 2006, but one constant is my annual Tony nomination post. I do this partly for myself, to organize my thoughts after the initial excitement/ang…

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 07:10PM

Theater News: Disaster! to Close on Broadway

Seth Rudetsky's musical sendup of disaster films will end its run at the Nederlander Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Sixteen ways Hamilton transformed theater – and the world by Alexis Soloski

The theater sensation of the decade scooped a record 16 Tony nominations. Here are 16 reasons Lin-Miranda Manuel’s hip-hop musical broke new groundTony awards: Hamilton musical makes histo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:50PM

Tony Nomination Can't Save 'Disaster!' by David Rooney

Despite landing on the featured actress shortlist for Jennifer Simard's inspired comic turn as a nun with a gambling habit, the Broadway musical will close Sunday. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:46PM

Chicago's Ireon Roach Tops 2016 National August Wilson Monologue Competition by BroadwayWorld

Chicago Public School student Ireon Roach was awarded first place in the National August Wilson Monologue Competition, which was held May 2, 2016, at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

The Disco Is Closing Early... Broadway's DISASTER! to Play Final Performance This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

Just announced, Broadway's new musical comedy DISASTER will play its final performance early on Sunday, May 8, 2016, after playing 32 preview and 72 regular performances at the Nederlander T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42PM

SOS: Jack Plotnick & Seth Rudetsky's Disaster! Sets Early Closing Date on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Red alert! After a lack of Tony love, Disaster!, starring Roger Bart (and currently Will Swenson), Kerry Butler, Adam Pascal and more, is set to shutter on May 8 at the Nederlander Theatre; …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Fiddler on the Roof's Adam Dannheisser by Broadway.com

Fiddler on the Roof's Adam Dannheisser drops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM

They're in the Band! See Danielle Brooks, Billy Porter & More Broadway Faves at School of Rock's Actors Fund Performance by Lindsey Sullivan

The Actors Fund truly rocks! Click through our gallery to see which Broadway faves attended School of Rock's performance to benefit the nonprofit on May 2.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM

Disaster! Announces Closing Date by Ruthie Fierberg

The ’70s disco musical will play its final performance May 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:30PM

Review: The New York Pops: Do You Hear the People Sing by Jose Solis

In their 33rd birthday gala, called Do You Hear the People Sing, The New York Pops celebrated the works of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg best known for Les Miserables and Miss S…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:19PM

TWITTER WATCH: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Shows Class and Love After Tony Non-Nomination by Michael Dale

Despite not being nominated this year, six-time Tony winner is happy to celebrate.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:13PM

Florida Repertory Theatre Announces 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season includes two murder mysteries, a comedy, and a world premiere play.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:05PM

Don't miss this: Sardonic mom-com at Pump and Dump by John Wenzel

Mother's Day: The Pump and Dump's comedy therapySaturday. Denver's nationally touring Pump and Dump show has built its success on a refreshing brand of mom-comedy that avoids bland,

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:02PM

Photo Flash: 2016 Astaire Award Nominees Celebrate Their Honors

The giddy assortment of talented Broadway performers show off their certificates.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Samira Wiley, and More Star in Daphne's Dive

The new play by Quiara Alegría Hudes is directed by Thomas Kail.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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33rd NY Pops Gala – A Feast of Remarkable Talent! by Sandi Durell

      By: Jordan Cohen   Last night, the New York Pops, conducted by the brilliant and playful Steven Reineke, celebrated its Thirty Third birthday at Carnegie Hall with…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:58PM

‘Hamilton: The Revolution’ Races Out of Bookstores, Echoing the Musical’s Success by Alexandra Alter

The behind-the-scenes book, designed to mimic the appearance of a text from Hamilton’s era, proves nearly as elusive as a Broadway ticket.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:56PM

This Month in Theatre History (May 2016) by American Theatre Editors

From theatre fires to epic outdoor performances to the Broadway premiere of 'Shuffle Along,' May had many theatrical milestones.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:48PM

Five Wicked Cool 2016 Tony Nominations Facts by Beth Stevens

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, it's awards season. You can call it HamilTony time if you must, and though mega-hit Hamilton nabbed a record-breaking number of nods, t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:46PM

Aaron Tveit, Alice Ripley & More Honor Gravity-Defying Producer David Stone at Second Stage Gala by Lindsey Sullivan

If/Then, Wicked and Next to Normal are just a few of David Stone's acclaimed productions. For over 12 years, the producer has supported and collaborated with Second Stage, where Next to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:46PM

THEATER TALK to Spotlight Tony Nominated THE HUMANS This Friday by BroadwayWorld

The newest edition of THEATER TALK spotlights the acclaimed new American play, THE HUMANS by Stephen Karam, which has just been nominated for six Tony Awards, including one for Best Play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Daphne Rubin-Vega, Matthew Saldivar, Samira Wiley and More in DAPHNE'S DIVE at Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatrepresents the world premiere of DAPHNE'S DIVE, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes Water by the Spoonful, In the Heights and directed by Thomas Kail Hamilto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

CATS' Dame Gillian Lynne Offers Top Ten Tips For Choreography by Michael Dale

She became a major star with her choreography for the original production of CATS, and will be on hand as an associate for the upcoming Broadway revival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Happy Tony Nominations!

The Tony nominations were announced this morning, and I'm sure if you're reading this you've already devoured them several times... If not, here they are.  After the nomi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM

Not Willing to Wait for It: ‘Deferred Action’ Tackles Immigration by American Theatre Editors

Dallas Theater Center and Cara Mia Theatre Co. collaborate to address a crisis close to home.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:45PM

See Color Purple Cast Perform on Today Show by Robert Viagas

The performance came moments after the show’s Tony nominations were announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

All-Star Cast Performs Benefit Play Reading of The Story For Opening Act by George Kevin Jordan

Tonight, great minds, performers and causes all align for a reading of Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson’s The Story. The play will be performed by Dule Hill, Aja Naomi King, Loretta Dev…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:37PM

Botticelli in the Fire double bill plays a dangerous game and goes all in, in style and story by Robert Cushman

While Botticelli is creatively reimagined, Sunday in Sodom, despite its serious setting, feels jokey rather than witty

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 05:34PM

Singing is primo in Maometto II, though the show is more about dynamic vocalism than plausible theatre by Arthur Kaptainis, Special To National Post

The 3-hour-and-20-minute show at the Four Seasons Centre can be recommended heartily to bel canto enthusiasts

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 05:34PM

‘The price was too high’: Sergei Filin, former director of Bolshoi Ballet, discusses infamous 2013 acid attack by Marina Harss, The New York Times

'I came to a company full of scandals and divided into different factions. It was too political'

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 05:34PM

2016 Tony Awards: Full List of Nominees by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Tony Awards mark 70 years of excellence on Broadway June 12, when James Corden will host the ceremony at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:32PM

Coalition Releases Report on Diversity in NY Theatre by Robert Viagas

Study finds “definite upward trend in the casting of actors of color.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

Meet The Cast of Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘The Foreigner’ Part 6: John Van Eck by Joel Markowitz

In Part Six of a series of interviews with the cast of The Foreigner at Sandy Spring Theatre Group, performing at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn, meet John Van Eck. Joel: Please introduce you…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:16PM

A critic's take: Why 'Hamilton's' Tony Award record ushers in a new era for theater by Charles McNulty

The historical significance of "Hamilton"'s trove of Tony nominations

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:15PM

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Brandon Niederauer Set for 'Teen Mash Mob' in NYC by BroadwayWorld

A flash mob of more than 100 teens will be playing guitar and singing in celebration ofthe power of music as part of Guitar Mash's Teen Mash Mob at Richard Tucker Square 66th Street between …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

CTV to Air 70th Annual TONY AWARDS Across Canada This June by BroadwayWorld

With nominations announced today, CTV now heads into summer with a triple-threat of big acquisitions as the network confirmed today it has acquired the exclusive Canadian rights to THE 70TH …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Joe Mantello Will Return to Acting in Revival of The Glass Menagerie by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning director will star opposite Sally Field in the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Review: Playground, The London Theatre by Daniel Perks

In a school playground, it isn’t always instantly obvious if children come from a variety of different backgrounds. Social class, cultural heritage, family situations are (in theory) all l…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:05PM

Review: Might Never Happen, King’s Head Theatre by Fergus Morgan

In 2014, a video uploaded on Youtube, secretly filmed from a rucksack, showed clips of a woman in jeans and a crew-neck walking the streets of New York City for ten hours straight. In it, th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:05PM

Review: Dreamgirls/Porchlight Music Theatre by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED There are some musicals that come with the burden of great expectation. “Dreamgirls,” which made its Broadway debut in 1981, is one such example. The heart-stopping performan…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 05:00PM

Interviews: Ayad Akhtar Is Bringing Racial Tension to Washington D.C. — and to a Theater Near You

Now presenting Akhtar's Disgraced, Arena Stage names the Pulitzer winner as resident playwright.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet The Cast of Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘The Foreigner’: Part 5: Dave Scheele by Joel Markowitz

In Part Five of a series of interviews with the cast of The Foreigner at Sandy Spring Theatre Group, performing at The Gaithersburg Arts Barn meet Dave Scheele. Joel: Please introduce you…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:58PM

Calidanza celebrates Cinco de Mayo at Sacramento’s Crest Theatre

Calidanza Dance Company will perform “Viva,” a program of Mexican culture, dance and music, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Crest Theatre (1013 K St., Sacramento). The event … C…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 04:55PM

Kiefer Sutherland headlines at Toronto jazz festival by Trish Crawford

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland headlining at TD Toronto Jazz Fest's 30th anniversary

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:51PM

‘Hamilton’ Shatters Tony Record with 16 Nominations by Dei Lewison

Hamilton, the smash-hit cultural phenomenon blending rap/hip-hop music with American history, continued its domination of the Broadway season by raking in 16 Tony Award nominations, the most…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:48PM

Odds & Ends: GOT's Alfie Allen Set for Jesse Eisenberg's The Spoils, A Better Place Pushes Back Start Date & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. GOT's Alfie Allen Set for Jesse Eisenberg's The Spoils This is some lineup! Alfie Allen (Game of Thrones), Katie Br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:44PM

Interview: James Ortiz on Creating Stage Magic in ‘The Woodsman’ by Jose Solis

In The Woodsman, we discover how the Tin Man from Frank L. Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, encountered his fate. Imagined by the wizards of Strangemen & Co. as a folk tale, we learn the title…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:41PM

Meet the Cast of Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘The Foreigner’: Part 4: Becca Sears by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of a series of interviews with the cast of The Foreigner at Sandy Spring Theatre Group, performing at The Gaithersburg  Arts Barn, meet Becca Sears. Joel: Please introduce yo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:40PM

Set and Media Design Part 2 by HowlRound

By Daniel Fine. In this installment, Dan Fine continues his discussion about the intersection of media and scenic design, further examining production needs and considerations.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:38PM

DC’s Ambassador Theater Takes on Dario Fo’s They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay! by HowlRound

By Patricia Davis. Patricia Davis on Ambassador Theater’s production of They Don’t Pay? We Won’t Pay! by Dario Fo in Washington, DC.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:31PM

2016 Astaire Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

You can’t have musical theatre without dancing. It’s as simple as that. That being said, it only seems fitting to have a set of awards solely to honor Broadway and off-Broadway&…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 04:28PM

Has Frozen Stage Musical Found Its Anna? by Robert Viagas

Lysistrata Jones actress Patti Murin was to have starred in canceled Nerds on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

DO I HEAR A WALTZ?: The One-Time Collaboration of Rodgers and Sondheim

This May, the ravishingly romantic 1965 musical?Do I Hear a Waltz??will return to the New York stage for the first time in decades. Below,?Encores!?Music Director?Rob Berman?explains why the…

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 04:15PM

And the Tony snub goes to... by Joe Dziemianowicz

Jennifer Hudson got no love from Tony nominators for her work in “The Color Purple,” and the Oscar-winning star responded on social media.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:10PM

'Hamilton' eyes history with 16 Tony noms

The megahit musical 'Hamilton' has grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another notch in the show's march into theatrical history. &…

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:10PM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations: Steve Martin, Edie Brickell Musical ‘Bright Star’ Hopes for B.O. Boost by Cynthia Littleton

The biggest beneficiary of Tony Awards attention this year could well turn out to be “Bright Star,” the original musical penned by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show that opened Ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:10PM

Tony Awards Could Rebuke #OscarsSoWhite With Historic Wins by Gordon Cox

#TonysNotSoWhite? After a notably diverse season on Broadway, the 2016 Tony Awards nominations set up the real possibility that for the first time in Tony history, all four musical acting ca…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:10PM

Miranda stunned by record 16 Tony nods for 'Hamilton'

The actor/composer/writer says it's almost "too much" to process.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:10PM

Complete list of Tony nominees

'Hamilton,' 'The Color Purple,' 'Shuffle Along' among those recognized.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:10PM

Tony Awards 2016: Is Hamilton really the greatest show of all time? by Matt Wolf

Matt Wolf assesses Hamilton's record-breaking 16 nominations as Broadway braces for the Tony Awards

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:08PM

Theater News: Irish Repertory Theatre Announces 24 for $24 Ticket Initiative

The program will kick off with Conor McPherson's Shining City, starring Matthew Broderick.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Breakin’ Convention, Sadler’s Wells by Dani Kolanis

Breakin’ Convention returns for the thirteenth year to Sadler’s Wells Theatre for a three-day festival of all things hip hop. This year, it is hosted by the founder of Breakin’ Co…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:56PM

Asian Actors Tell Stories of Prejudice in #MyYellowFaceStory Project by Robert Viagas

The Twitter initiative sheds light on shocking stories.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Know a Theatre: BLUEBARN Theatre of Omaha, Nebr. by American Theatre Editors

A company that started with $75, a white sheet, and some imagination is now a permanent fixture in Omaha's theatre scene.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:52PM

‘Hamilton’ Aside, Where the Real Tony Competition Lies by Michael Paulson, Scott Heller and Charles Isherwood

A New York Times theater critic, the theater reporter and the theater editor discuss how the awards derby shapes up from here.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:52PM

Insider Theatre News - May 3, 2016

News and opportunities from the Bay Area and beyond the Bay: Bay Area Theatre News TBA Editors’ Picks for May shine a spotlight on shows at Golden Thread, City Lights, B Street The…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 03:40PM

'Hamilton' Nets Record 16 Tony Award Nominations by Bill Chappell

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator and force behind Hamilton, is nominated for three individual awards, including best performance by an actor in a leading role in a musical.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:36PM

Washington Ballet’s Septime Webre turned company into a big tent by Sarah L. Kaufman

The outgoing artistic director helped create a program to bring long-term training to children where they live.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:33PM

Bradley Cooper Now Courting Lady Gaga for A Star Is Born Remake by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated actor has been cultivating the project for more than a year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia is a magical Mexican spectacle by Robert Everett-Green

Luzia sees characters clad in gossamer wings, iguana heads and cockroach costumes amid surreal evocations of the country’s culture

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:30PM

Miami New Drama, A Fledgling Troupe, Has ‘Special’ Plans by Bill Hirschman

With its short run production of "A Special Day" this week, Michel Hausmann and the fledgling Miami New Drama company begin an ambitious slate of projects that began earlier this year with T…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 03:18PM

Milwaukee Rep’s FENCES Is A Grand Slam by Matthew Perta

Reviewed by: Matthew Perta    Highly Recommended What happens to a man whose dream has been denied?  The answer to this question is the fuel [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:18PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from New York Pops' Star-Studded Gala, Honoring Legendary Boublil & Schonberg! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld was on hand throughout the evening, capturing some of the night's best moments - below, check out a collection of performance highlights, featuring Lea Salonga and Eva Noblezad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

Chita Rivera Extends Cafe Carlyle Engagement by BroadwayWorld

Cafe Carlyle has announced an extension forBroadway legend Chita Rivera's acclaimed, sold out Cafe debut with four encore performances, May 18-21.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

BWW TV: From Performers to Presenters, Nikki M. James & Andrew Rannells on Announcing the 2016 Tony Nominees! by BroadwayWorld TV

They've performed at the Tonys, been nominated for awards, and even won - but what's it like to announce the nominations Following today's big reveal, BroadwayWorld's own Richard Ridge caugh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

Inside LA STAGE History: Equity Waiver vs. Olympic Fine Arts Festival, 1984 by Julio Martinez

by JULIO MARTINEZ  1984 Summer Olympic Games were awarded to Los Angeles in 1978. And, as stipulated by the Olympic Charter, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee (LAOOC) was mand…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 03:10PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Memphis by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 2009 (Rhino) Winner of 2010 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book, Original Score, and Orchestrations, Memphis charts an enjoyable journey through the pioneering days of…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 02:59PM

Class Notes: Actor, Desi Oakley by Lauren Class Schneider

Desi Oakley visits with Lauren Class Schneider about playing “Evita” on tour and gives us a little taste of the role.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:56PM

Virtual Reality Music Video Inspired by National's Wonder.land to Be Shown at Cannes by Mark Shenton

Damon Albarn and Moira Buffini's musical becomes a virtual reality experience.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM

18 Incredible Broadway Performances That Deserve Celebration

Tony nomination or not, these actors delivered some of the best performances of the season. 1. Kimiko Glenn, Waitress Kimiko Glenn is making her Broadway debut in Wa…

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 02:38PM

New York asks Ticketmaster and StubHub to target Broadway ticketing scams by Sam Thielman In New York

State attorney general Eric Schneiderman requested that websites verify that ticket resellers are licensed after $2.76m settlement with alleged scammersOn the day Hamilton, Broadway’s impo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:37PM

Tony awards nominations 2016 – in pictures by Guardian Staff

The nominations for the Tony awards have been announced, with Hamilton up for a record 16. Here are a selection of the nominees Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:37PM

BLOOD SPLATTER by Matt Windman

An eerie sense of unease pervades the slick, unfeeling world of Patrick Bateman.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 02:31PM

Chicago Theater Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME (Strawdog Theatre Company) by Lawrence Bommer

A CRASH COUSE IN ‘LA LA LAND’ LUNACY Once in a Lifetime, the first triumph of George S Kaufman and Moss Hart (You Can’t Take It With You, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Royal Family),…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:23PM

Tony nominations roundup: Stars, snubs and Hamilton by USA Today

Hamilton set a new record with 16 nominations, but they weren’t the only story out of Tuesday’s Tony nominations. USA TODAY’s Elysa Gardner takes us through this years nominees.

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:23PM

Tony Awards Nominations: See the full list of nominees by Peter Sblendorio

It's a Sweet 16 for "Hamilton," which earned more Tony nominations than any other play this season — or any other.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:23PM

Tony Awards Nominations: ‘Hamilton’ leads pack with 16 nods by Joe Dziemianowicz

The runaway musical hit “Hamilton” led the awards pack with an unprecedented 16 Tony nominations on Tuesday.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 02:23PM

Review: The Comedy about a Bank Robbery at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Mischief Theatre score top marks again with this varied and super professional comedy mayhem . .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 02:23PM

Tonys: Will Voters Even Be Able to Score 'Hamilton' Tickets? by Scott Feinberg

Now that the nominations have been determined (by fewer than 50 people), all 900 Tony voters get to weigh in — and that's a lot of people for any show to accommodate, let alone one as in-d…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:23PM

#Blessed! Nominated Stars & Supporters Tweet Their Feelings After the 2016 Tony Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Tony Tuesday is upon us, and several Broadway favorites are rightfully very, very happy. Once Andrew Rannells and Nikki M. James announced the nominations for the 2016 Tony Awards, the stars…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM

HAMILTON Cast Members to Guest on New Season of Bravo's ODD MOM OUT by TV News Desk

This season features an episode guest starring several cast members from the Broadway phenomenon HAMILTON including Jasmine Cephas Jones, Javier Muoz, Sydney James Harcourt, Emmy Raver-Lampm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

The School for Scandal

The School for Scandal Off Broadway, Lucille Lortel Theater, Redbull Theatre Reviewed by Shani R. Friedman BOTTOM LINE: Red Bull Theatre adds Sheridan's witty 18th-century acid-laced comed…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 02:15PM

Chicago Opera Review: THE KING AND I (Lyric Opera) by Barnaby Hughes

A ROYAL PRODUCTION The King and I is a rather curious bundle of contradictions and opposites. First, it’s based on a true story, but plays out more like a fairy tale. In fact, it doesn’t…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:13PM

It’s Hamil-time! My reaction to the 2016 Tony Nominations.

It’s #Hamiltime! Hamilton just made history (ironic, wouldn’t you say?) when it garnered 16 Tony Nominations this morning, besting The Producers and Billy Elliot. As usual, it…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 02:13PM

‘Hamilton’ rides high in Tony nominations by James Hebert

The big shocker out of this morning’s Tony Awards nominations: A few other shows besides “Hamilton” also made it into the field. But the blockbuster hip-hop musical about the founding …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:13PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016: ‘Hamilton’ with record 16, ‘Eclipsed’ & ‘The Humans’ at 6 each by Paul Sheehan

“Hamilton” set a new Tony Awards record, earning 16 bids when nominations for the 70th annual edition of these kudos were announced Tuesday morning. That eclipses the benchmark s…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:13PM

[WATCH] Tony Awards nominations announcement live: Will ‘Hamilton’ set a record? by Paul Sheehan

Nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards will be announced on Tuesday (May 3) at 8:30 a.m. ET from the Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel in midtown Manhattan. Two of the original c…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:13PM

'Hamilton' lands record 16 nominations in Tonys with many Chicago ties by Chris Jones

The ten-dollar founding father stole the cannons of his Broadway rivals as Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" dominated the 2016 Tony Award nominations. When the smoke had cleared from the dela…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 02:13PM

Mark Cofta’s May theater picks by Mark Cofta

This month, traditional feel-good season closers like ‘the Secret Garden’ or ‘Man of La Mancha’ join challenging, critically acclaimed shows like a remounted ‘Underground Railr…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:13PM

Tony Awards nominations 2016: Complete list in all 24 categories by Paul Sheehan

The 70th annual edition of these top theater kudos will be handed out on Sunday, June 12 at New York’s Beacon Theater and air live on CBS. Nominees were determined by 50 theater pro…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:13PM

Hit musical 'Hamilton' leads Broadway's Tony nominations with record 16 nods

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Broadway hit "Hamilton" scored a record 16 Tony Award nominations on Tuesday, solidifying its front-runner status for the top prize of best musical.

SOURCE: Reuters at 02:13PM

‘Hamilton’ Leads 70th Annual Tony Awards With Record-Breaking 16 Nominations

Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells announced the impressive nominees for this year’s Tony Awards on May 3. As expected, Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway sensation “Hamilton&rd…

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:13PM

Lupita Nyong’o Defends Her Acting Choices in Lena Dunham’s ‘Lenny Letter’

Just after Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells announced this year’s Tony nominations, Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner’s newsletter, Lenny Letter, published a new essay by Academy Aw…

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:13PM

Complete list of Tony nominations by Agnus Dei Farrant

The 2016 Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, and beyond the record 16 nominations for "Hamilton," there were strong showings for "Shuffle Along," "She Loves Me," "Eclipsed…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:13PM

A triumphant 'Endgame' for Beckett veteran Alan Mandell by Charles McNulty

Alan Mandell, the evergreen 88-year-old actor, confessed that he might be ready to bid farewell to the stage when I interviewed him last year on the occasion of his performance in the Mark T…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:13PM

Most Tony nominations ever: How does 'Hamilton' stack up to history?

Just how tall do the record-breaking 16 Tony nominations racked up by "Hamilton" on Tuesday stand up in Broadway history? Here's a rundown of a dozen other productions with the most Tony nom…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:13PM

'Hamilton' writes its own history and breaks record with 16 Tony nominations by Steven Zeitchik

“Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about America's founding fathers wrote its own bit of Tony Award history Tuesday morning by picking up 16 nominations, breaking the rec…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:13PM

2016 Tony Award nominations: 'Hamilton' breaks record with 16 nods; full list by Vicki Hyman | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

CBS will broadcast the 2016 Tony Awards on June 12; James Corden is hosting

SOURCE: NJ.com at 02:13PM

Adam's Call: Tuck Everlasting: Everything's Golden by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Broadway's "Tuck Everlasting": Everything's Golden: If you are looking to see some talent, this is one show to fly into!

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 02:13PM

Players Theatre makes a move out of downtown Sarasota by Jay Handelman

Community theater is selling its 80-year-old home and moving to a new development in Lakewood Ranch... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:13PM

'Hamilton' leads Tony Award nominations with record 16 nods by Associated Press Entertainment Staff

"Hamilton," Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary on Tuesday broke the 15-nominations record held by "The Producers" and…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 02:13PM

New Play About Comedian/Activist Dick Gregory Begins Previews Tonight by Olivia Clement

Singer John Legend is behind the Off-Broadway show starring Scandal’s Joe Morton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees by The Associated Press

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees:...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:10PM

BWW Exclusive: Jeremy Jordan, Andrew Chapelle & More Star in BETH & CHARLY Webseries; Binge-Watch the Episodes Now! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you the debut of the new webseries, Beth and CharleyCharly is a former child star who is trying to make a serious comeback. Beth is her unfulfilled friend-s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Did You Know... Fun Facts About the 2016 Tony Nominees! by BroadwayWorld

The 2016Tony nominations were announced this morning. Below, check out some fun facts about this year's nominees

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:10PM

Fuse Film Review: “The People vs. Fritz Bauer” — The Trials and Tribulations of a Nazi Hunter by Arts Fuse Editor

Reality is the driving force behind the suspense in this film's look at the lurid underbelly of post-war Germany.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:09PM

‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom Jr., a Philly native, nominated for Tony Award by Nick Vadala

Last year, actress Sigourney Weaver reportedly wanted to kiss Philly native Leslie Odom Jr. over his part in the hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Now, it looks like the Tony Awards may want t…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:09PM

'Hamilton' gets its shots -- 16 of them -- at the Tony Awards

Miranda's musical remains in focus in a Broadway season with a marked social conscience.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:09PM

Lupita Nyong’o: Stop telling black women what they “need to do"

The actress explains her decision to skip Hollywood for a very meaningful play.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:09PM

The Best, Worst and Most Robotic Looks from the Met Ball by Véronique Hyland

At Met Gala themes go, "tech white tie" is pretty broad. Considering that it could mean anything from robotic arms to Mark Zuckerberg's gray T-shirts, it was anyone's guess where t…

SOURCE: New York Magazine at 02:08PM

Hamilton Leads 2016 Tony Nominees With a Record 16 Nominations by Jackson McHenry

Lin-Manuel Miranda will be in the room where it happens once more — that is, at the Beacon Theater, site of the 2016 Tony Awards. Andrew Rannells and Nikki M. James read off the nominees t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:08PM

2016 Tony Awards Nomations: Scott Rudin’s Six Pack, Ryan Murphy’s ‘Journey’ and Other Fun Facts by Cynthia Littleton

Just call Scott Rudin the Iron Man of Broadway. The veteran producer is nommed for six productions this year — a step up in activity even after Rudin nabbed two big wins at last year&#…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations: 9 Biggest Snubs and Surprises by Gordon Cox

In some ways, the 2016 Tony Awards nominations shook out exactly as expected, with “Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pop-culture phenomenon, dominating the conversation. But…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

Tony Awards: Brian Stokes Mitchell to Receive 2016 Isabelle Stevenson Award by Gordon Cox

Regardless of how the imminent nominations for the 2016 Tony Awards turn out, Brian Stokes Mitchell already knows he’s going home with a trophy. The actor, currently appearing in ̶…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

Tony Awards Nominations: Complete List by Variety Staff

“Hamilton” dominated the 2016 Tony Awards nominations, nabbing a record 16 nods for the 70th annual awards ceremony. “The Book of Mormon” alums Nikki M. James and…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations: ‘Hamilton’ Nabs Record 16 Nominations by Gordon Cox

“Hamilton” dominated the 2016 Tony Awards nominations, with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway juggernaut notching a record 16 noms for the theater industry’s 70th annual …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

TheAudience Taps Mike Dodge as CEO, Debbie Menin as EVP Partnerships by Todd Spangler

TheAudience, a social-media and digital content marketing agency focused on connecting brands with cultural influencers, has hired Mike Dodge as CEO and Debbie Menin as executive VP of strat…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations Live Stream (WATCH) by Variety Staff

“The Book of Mormon” alums Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells will announce the nominees for the 70th annual Tony Awards on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET live from the Diamond Horsesho…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:07PM

Take a Look at the 2015-2016 Tony Nominees For Best Revival of a Musical by Mark Ezovski

The nominated productions brought iconic shows with fresh points of view to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

2016 Tony Nominations: The Good, The Bad, The Ecstatic, The Invisible by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Danielle Brooks has been crying all morning, she told me this morning, a couple of hours after learning she’d been nominated for a Tony Award. “The other day at the st…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:01PM

Review: The King and I/Lyric Opera of Chicago by Aaron Hunt

RECOMMENDED Lyric Opera of Chicago has found a formula that comes closer to a successful collaboration between the resources of a major opera company and the magic of musical theatre. This &…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 02:00PM

Text of the Day: X 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 02:00PM

Cabaret News: Chita Rivera to Offer Encore Performances at Café Carlyle

The Broadway icon adds a second leg to her debut run at the cabaret venue.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Guards’ and ‘Bridegroom’ Lead Lortel Awards in NYC by Dei Lewison

Guards at the Taj, Rajiv Joseph’s two-character play set in 17th-century India presented by the Atlantic Theatre Company last year, and the Roundabout Theater Company’s revival o…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:56PM

Theater World Award Winners Announced for 2016 by Dei Lewison

Lupita Nyong’o (Eclipsed), John Krasinski (Dry Powder) and Ben Whishaw (The Crucible) are among the 2016 Theater World Award winners for outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway debut perf…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:54PM

Fabrics Available to Theatres/Designers For Free by Bt

Various fabrics including embroidered crinkle cloth, velvet (well over 3 yards of that), oriental motif rayon, and more. It’s too good to toss. Smaller quantities of other cloth availabl…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:39PM

Tony Nominee George C. Wolfe Planning a Film with Oprah Winfrey by Robert Viagas

HBO will produce the medical detective story, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

'Hamilton' leads Tony nominations with record-breaking 16 by Associated Press

The hit musical "Hamilton" has grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another notch in the show's march into theatrical history.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:30PM

Broadway Comes From Non-Profits by Tracey Paleo

In a bit of news that will surprise no one outside of New York City, nearly every single one of the 2016 Tony nominees are in shows that began life in non-profits.  As American Theatre wryl…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 01:24PM

Theatre News: Dates and venues announced for new Curious Incident tour

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will begin its second tour of the UK and Ireland in 2017

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:24PM

Photo Coverage: On the New York Pops Gala Red Carpet with Laura Osnes, Jeremy Jordan & More! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Last night, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops celebrated its 33rd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the revolutionary collaborations of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

Take a Look at the 2015-2016 Tony-Nominated Musicals by Mark Ezovski

The nominated shows display a wide range of musical, visual and storytelling styles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

‘Hamilton’ Sets New Record With 16 Tony Award Nominations by Artonorato

"Hamilton'' was nominated in virtually every category it could compete in, from acting to scenic design.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 01:08PM

Strawdog says goodbye to Broadway with a Hollywood comedy that really hums

Strawdog Theatre Company's second-floor venue in what once was a grimier stretch of North Broadway has never been ideal. Low ceilings and two big pillars in the middle of the playing area ma…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:07PM

My Favorite Song: Cynthia Erivo of ‘The Color Purple’ by Dei Lewison

I first experienced the movie and then the book, The Color Purple by Alice Walker. I thought it was such wonderful storytelling that we don’t often get to see. I was attached to it fr…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:02PM

Review: Disgraced

Four friends negotiate differences of ethnicity, religion, and identity politics.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Bryonha Parham and Taurean Everett to Star in Life in Little Shop of Horrors

The Berkshire Theatre Group production will also feature Stanley Bahorek, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive Interview: Christina Aguilera Talks Teaching Her New On-Line Singing MasterClass by Caryn Robbins

Grammy Award winning recording artist Christina Aguilera is the newest instructor for MasterClass, an online education platform making it possible for everyone to learn directly from the wor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

VIDEO: Chloe Grace Moretz Talks Upcoming Live Action LITTLE MERMAID Remake by TV News Desk

Actress Chloe Grace Moretz stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about starring in the upcoming live-action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

The Trevor Project Will Honor Jordan Roth & Richie Jackson at New York Benefit; Judith Light, Harvey Fierstein to Appear by BroadwayWorld

Broadway stars will join New York's LGBTQ community and allies at The Marriott Marquis to celebrate TrevorLIVE New York, an inspiring and irreverent evening of comedy and music benefitting T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:58PM

Tony Awards: “Hamilton” Scores Big Time with 16 Nominations by Roger Friedman

The Tony nominations are out and “Hamilton” has scored 16 of them. That’s more than 1 in some categories. “Hamilton” is on Categories: Featured Theater(Read …

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:48PM

Tony Awards 2016 – Nominees Announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The nominations for the Tony Awards 2016 were announced today. Hamilton, a hip-hop musical about one of America’s founding fathers picked up a record 16 nominations, th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:45PM

Solas Nua’s Wild Sky (review) by Ryan Taylor

Good to have you back, Solas Nua. The U.S. premiere of Deirdre Kinahan’s Wild Sky marks the welcome return to full theatrical production of Irish-focused arts group, now under the artistic…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:44PM

Athol Fugard’s A Lesson from Aloes at Quotidian Theatre (review) by Jeffrey Walker

  Acclaimed playwright Athol Fugard knows only too well what was like to live in an oppressive police state, and has explored time and again the political struggles of black and white …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:44PM

Melrose Poetry Bureau launches Ad lit Lab by Pauline Adamek

  National Poetry Month (April) may have concluded, but Melrose Poetry Bureau (MPB) is just getting started! To celebrate National Poetry Month, on April 21st, the

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:39PM

Did They Like It Better the First Time Around? by Michael Gioia

We look at how original productions compared to this season’s revivals when it came time for Tony nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:38PM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2016 Tony Nominees Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2016 Tony nominees in acting categories pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees by Associated Press

Some reaction from 2016 Tony Award nominees:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:25PM

Hamilton: the Broadway musical sensation that's changing lives by Jana Kasperkevic In New York

With 16 Tony nominations, a hit soundtrack album and tickets like gold dust, the hip-hop history show is breaking records all round‘Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” asks the c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:25PM

Hollywood Big Names Snubbed by the Tony Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

This year, Broadway welcomed some of Hollywood’s biggest names to the Great White Way. Still, it seems the nominating committee could not be wooed by star power.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Front & Center for May/June 2016 by American Theatre Editors

Cult-favorite musicals, murder mysteries, film adaptations, and more take the stage this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:14PM

Off-Broadway's Daddy Long Legs To Give an Actress Her “Big Break” Tonight by Robert Viagas

The producers held a contest to give an actress the chance to perform a solo number following the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

The 2016 Tony Awards Nominations Announced: ‘Hamilton’ Sets Record with 16 Noms by Joel Markowitz

Here are the 2016 Tony Award Nominations: Best Play Eclipsed Author: Danai Gurira The Father Author: Florian Zeller The Humans Author: Stephen Karam King Charles III Author: Mike Bartlett __…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:13PM

Photo Coverage: Go Inside the New York Pops Gala Dinner with Patti LuPone, Jeremy Jordan & More! by Stephen Sorokoff

Last night, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops celebrated its 33rd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the revolutionary collaborations of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

On Set for Grave Secrets by Benjamin Chamravi

Before the cameras started rolling, there was this anxiety and doubt, but I began to really focus and believe in myself, in my ability, in my technique, and in my drive, and that put me in t…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:02PM

'Hamilton' Gets Record 16 Tony Nominations, Other Contenders Get Snubbed by Lee Seymour

Hamilton juggernaut continues to make history as it leads the field of Tony Award nominees. 'Shuffle Along' and 'She Loves Me' are other frontrunners.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:02PM

Exclusive! Christina Aguilera Gives Advice for Singers and Artists by Michael Gioia

The Grammy winner is teaching a master class and shares an exclusive preview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

HARDY ANIMAL – Touring by Laura Kressly

What happens when a dancer and performance maker loses the ability to dance due to chronic pain? She makes a solo dance piece with hardly any dance in it. A mix of emotive description, encou…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Special Reports: Who Didn't Get Nominated for a 2016 Tony Award?

Benjamin Walker, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Bruce Willis are among this season's snubs.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton’ Lands Record-Breaking 16 Tony Nominations by John Bonazzo

That's the biggest nomination haul of any show in Broadway history.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:55AM

Breakin' Convention, Sadler's Wells, dance review: 'Dazzling' by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

Breakin' Convention is a festival of international hip-hop dance theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:54AM

Darius Fisher Shows How To Get Back On The Good Side by Rino16

Darius Fisher, the President of Status Labs, recounts what he and his team had to go through so as to save the reputation of their company. Status Labs, a Texas-based crisis and online reput…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 11:40AM

Stars of Vaudeville #980: Julia Arthur by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Julia Arthur (Ida Lewis, 1869-1950). Originally from Ontario, Arthur was considered one of the great Shakespearean actresses of her time, notable for her appearances…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:37AM

Tony Award nominations: 'Hamilton' sets record with 16 nods

The musical broke Broadway records previously held by "The Producers" and "Billy Elliot."

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 11:37AM

The Emperor’s Nightingale at Adventure Theatre (review) by Debbie Minter Jackson

A treasured fairy tale of a lovely bird that helps save a kingdom comes alive in the Adventure Theatre/MTC’s production of The Emperor’s Nightingale.  Director Natsu Onoda Power leads a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:37AM

Broadway Theater Review: The Father TOP PICK by Lauren Yarger

Brilliant Journey Through Flawed MemoriesBy Lauren YargerBrilliant!That is the word that kept coming to mind with every scene and particularly with regard to Frank Langella’s gripping perf…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 11:37AM

2016 Tony Nominees Announced – Hamilton, Shuffle Along Leading by Sandi Durell

  by Sandi Durell   The Paramount Hotel was filled with press this morning at 8:30 a.m. as William Ivey Long introduced Tony Award Winner (Book of Mormon) Nikki M. James and Tony A…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:35AM

Grand Center to get a small park by From Staff Reports

A feature will be the Nijinski Hare statue

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:32AM

'Hamilton' leads Tony nods, sets record with 16 nominations by Mark Kennedy

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop-flavored biography about the first U.S. treasury secretary on Tuesday broke the 15-nominations record held by "The Producers" and "Billy Elliot."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:32AM

Who Was Overlooked by the 2016 Tony Nominations? by Ruthie Fierberg

With such a strong season, there were bound to be people left out. The surprises and snubs from this year's nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

Hamilton dominates 2016 Tony Award nominations, with a record-breaking 16 nods by Sadaf Ahsan

The historical musical beat out record holders The Producers' and Billy Elliot's 15 nominations from years past

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 11:20AM

Introduce Your Tony-Nominated Self(ie): The 2016 Tony Nominees

The Tony nominees share selfies and hashtags to describe how they are feeling today.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:17AM

Photos! Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells Announce the Tony Award Nominations by Monica Simoes

See Full List of 2016 Tony Award Nominations here.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Nikki M. James & Andrew Rannells Are All Smiles Revealing the Nominees for the 70th Annual Tony Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

History happened in Manhattan on May 3! Tony winner Nikki M. James and stage and screen fave Andrew Rannells (who co-starred together in the Tony-winning tuner The Book of Mormon) woke up br…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM

Watch Tony Nominee Cynthia Erivo & the Cast of The Color Purple Perform the Title Number Fresh Off Four Tony Nods by Lindsey Sullivan

Today's already been too beautiful words for the resplendent cast of The Color Purple. The John Doyle-helmed revival received a total of four Tony nominations on May 3, including Best Re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM

The Secret Garden Will Return to London's West End by Broadway.com

The Secret Garden, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with script and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, is returning to the West End for a summer season. Dire…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:13AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/3/16- LOVEMUSIK by Stage Tube

Today in 2007, LoveMusik opened at the Biltmore Theatre now the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where it ran for 60 performances. LoveMusik is a musical written by Alfred Uhry, using a selection…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 4/26/2016 - 5/3/2016

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VIDEO: Tituss Burgess & John Stamos Perform 'Kiss the Girl' on LATE LATE SHOW by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, guest John Stamos persuaded fellow guest Tituss Burgess to reprise his show-stopping number 'Kiss the Girl' from Broadway's THE LITTLE MERMAID. The 'Fuller H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Breaking News: Patti Murin Will Join Betsy Wolfe in Disney's Broadway-Bound FROZEN! by BroadwayWorld

Disney's Broadway-bound FROZEN has officially found its Anna

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Tony Awards 2016: The Nominees React by Suzy Evans

We chatted with the nominees

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:03AM

Theater News: Sara Bareilles, Cynthia Erivo, Christopher Fitzgerald, and More 2016 Tony Nominees React

Who called their parents? Who was sleeping? Find out here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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See Martin Short Step into White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Monica Simoes

Playing Monday nights, the rotating cast performs a play sealed inside an envelope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Tony Award Nominations 2016 by Lauren Yarger

Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) and the company of Hamilton. Photo: Joan Marcus.No big surprises. Hamilton leads the pack. Nominations for the 2016 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awar…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 10:35AM

Tonight: A Burlesque Comedy Seance by Trav S.D.

Filed under: BROOKLYN, Burlesk, Contemporary Variety, PLUGS Tagged: Bizarre Bushwick, burlesque, Call Me on the Ouija Board, seance

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:34AM

Gillian Anderson is one tough Blanche by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Gillian Anderson’s back on a New York stage for the first time since an off-Broadway show in 1991. And not just in any role: She’s playing Blanche DuBois, the doomed diva of “A Streetc…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:33AM

Broadway First-Timers Thrive on Tony Nominations Day by Michael Gioia

Twenty of this year’s nominees are making their Broadway debut this theatrical season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

Listen to The Tony Nominations Celebratory Playbill Mixtape! by Ruthie Fierberg

In honor of today’s nominations, Playbill brings you a special playlist so you can enjoy nonstop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Tony awards: Hamilton musical makes history with 16 nominations by Mark Brown

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s show dominates the nominees for the 70th Tonys, while Arthur Miller productions compete for best revivalHamilton, the genre-blending musical phenomenon which tells the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:26AM

Tony awards nominations 2016 – in full by Guardian Stage

With 16 nominations, Hamilton leads the contenders for this year’s Tony awards. See who’s in the runningEclipsed Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:26AM

‘Hamilton’ breaks Tony Award nominations record by Associated Press

The megahit musical “Hamilton” has grabbed a record-breaking 16 Tony Award nominations, the biggest haul in Broadway history and another notch in the show’s march into thea…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:26AM

Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs Can’t Believe His Own Story by Ashley Ross

The Tony-nominated actor never saw his legacy shaping up this way

SOURCE: time.com at 10:26AM

Tony Time: 2016 Tony Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Following weeks of award nomination lists for Outer Critics, the Drama League, Drama Desk and more, the highly anticipated Tony Award nominati…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 10:21AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Cynthia Erivo Singing "The Color Purple" Will Give You Life

This Color Purple Tony nominee singing on Today Show is EVERYTHING.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:20AM

Hamilton Breaks the Record With 16 Tony Nominations; Shuffle Along, She Loves Me Also on Top by Broadway.com

Satisfied?! Hamilton broke the previous record held by The Producers and Billy Elliot by one, picking up 16 Tony nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards on May 3. Announced by Andrew Ran…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM

Tony Awards Poll: What? How?! Which 2016 Nomination Snub Upsets You the Most? by Broadway.com

Tony nomination day is always a roller coaster of emotions; yes, we’re thrilled for Hamilton’s record-breaking 16 nods and the wide pool of talent recognized, but we suspect not …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12AM

Mark Shenton: The Tony Awards 2016 nods are in, and Hamilton leads with 16 nominations by Mark Shenton

The two most important dates of the Broadway theatre season are May 3 and June 12. The first is when the nominations

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:11AM

Theatre News: Cynthia Erivo, Mark Strong and Tom Scutt among Tony Award nominees

The winners will be revealed on Sunday 12 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:07AM

Theatre News: Alfie Allen and Katie Brayben join the cast of The Spoils

Jesse Eisenberg's play will open at Trafalgar Studios later this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:07AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 – Tony Nominations by James Marino

ToB: @HamiltonMusical Leads @TheTonyAwards Noms! #Sweet16 #Shocker “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. A…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:07AM

Behind the Tony Curtain: U.S. (and U.K.) Nonprofits by American Theatre Editors

As ever, most of Broadway's biggest awards will go to shows nurtured by nonprofits.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:06AM

70th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced; HAMILTON Leads With 16 Nominations by Courtney Kochuba

The 70th Annual Tony Awards nominations have been announced! See the full list here. The post 70th Annual Tony Awards Nominations Announced; HAMILTON Leads With 16 Nominations appeared first…

SOURCE: breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:04AM

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Perform Title Song; Celebrate Tony Noms on 'Today' by TV News Desk

On this morning's TODAY, actress Cynthia Erivo and the cast of Broadway show THE COLOR PURPLE are in the studio just in time to celebrate the news that Erivo and the show itself have just re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Constantine Maroulis and Mykal Kilgore Rehearse Classic Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder Songs for Peformers4Peace Benefit by Mark Ezovski

The May 9 concert at NYC's 42West supports Forest Whitaker’s Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Helen Mirren and Kelli O’Hara Hosted the 14th Annual SAY Benefit Gala by Hannah Vine

The Stuttering Association for the Young presented its 14th annual Benefit Gala honoring Joe Moglia and Evan R. Bell May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Hamilton Leads the Way as Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells Announce Nominees For 70th Annual Tony Awards

Former Book of Mormon castmates Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells (she took home a Tony for her work in the show, he was nominated) were onstage at the Paramount Hotel\u2019s Diamond Horses…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Alfie Allen Joins Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Spoils’ In West End Transfer; Slow TV Takes Bus To BBC4 – Global Briefs by Nancy Tartaglione

Game Of Thrones Alfie Allen; Oliver Award-winning Katie Brayben; and Billions' Annapurna Sriram have joined the cast of London transfer The Spoils. The comedy, written by and starring Jesse …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM

Should audiences get refunds for understudy performances? by Johnny Fox

‘At this evening’s performance, the title role will be played by …’ Understudy. Somewhere between a trending topic and a dirty word as arguments rage over whether or not audiences sh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Mark Strong and Cynthia Erivo lead British charge for Tony award nominations by David Hutchison

IN DETAIL: Click here for a full list of this year’s nominees Mark Strong, Cynthia Erivo and Sophie Okonedo lead the British stars in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Playwrights Realm Sets Female-Focused 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include new plays by Sarah DeLappe, Jen Silverman, and Mfoniso Udofia.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM

Dany Garcia Talks Success And The Value Of Saying 'No' by Lee Seymour

Dany Garcia is a force to be reckoned with. Whether running a billion-dollar company or raising her daughter, the ex-wife (and current manager) of Dwayne Johnson achieves success through dis…

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:00AM

Theater News: Hamilton Breaks Record With 16 Tony Award Nominations

Find out which Broadway stars are up for the theater industry's highest honor.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Theater News: Broadway-Bound Frozen Casts Its Anna

The musical, inspired by the hit Disney film, will be directed by Alex Timbers.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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2016 Tony Award Nominations by Barry

2016 TONY AWARD® NOMINATIONS Nominations in 24 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® were announced today by Tony Award-w…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:57AM

Meet the Cast of Adventure Theatre MTC’s ‘The Emperor’s Nightingale’: Part 1: Nadine Rousseau by Joel Markowitz

In Part one of a series of interviews with the cast of Adventure Theatre The Emperor’s Nightingalem meet Nadine Rousseau. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:54AM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations Are TODAY! Watch LIVE on BroadwayWorld at 8:30am! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Nominations Announcement will be co-hosted byTony Award winner and star of CBS' 'BrainDead'PatinaMillerand Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award winnerAndrewRannells,who is cur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

FREEZE FRAME: Andrew Rannells & Nikki M. James Announce 2016 Tony Award Nominations by Walter McBride

The Tony Awards Nominations Announcement washosted by former co-stars of Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON earlier this morning past Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James and past Tony-nominee and Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

Photo Coverage: Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis & Many More Honor Legendary Boublil & Schonberg at New York Pops Gala by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Last night, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops celebrated its 33rd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the revolutionary collaborations ofAlain BoublilandClaude-Michel Schonberg, the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

2016 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show! by Caryn Robbins

Below, check out how each show fared individually in BWW's list of nominations by show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:52AM

Alfie Allen and Katie Brayben join cast of The Spoils by Georgia Snow

Alfie Allen and Katie Brayben have joined the cast of The Spoils, which receives its UK premiere later this month. Annapurna Sriram

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:45AM

2016 Tony Award Nominations! by Matthew Wexler

Nominations in 24 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards were announced today by Tony Award-winning actress Nikki M. James a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:40AM

2016 Tony Award Nominees React! by Playbill Staff

Laura Benanti, Sara Bareilles, Megan Hilty and more are among the first nominees to share their reactions to being nominated for Broadway’s biggest honor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:39AM

'Hamilton' sets record with 16 Tony nominations by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

History was a big winner in the present day, when the revolutionary musical “Hamilton” set a record with 16 Tony Award nominations this morning.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:36AM

'Hamilton' lands record 16 nominations in Tonys with many Chicago ties by Chris Jones

The ten-dollar founding father stole the cannons of his Broadway rivals as Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" dominated the 2016 Tony Award nominations. When the smoke had cleared from the dela…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:35AM

‘Hamilton’ Makes History With 16 Tony Nominations by Michael Paulson

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical sets the record for the most Tony nominations ever.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:26AM

Tony Awards 2016: The nominations in full by Georgia Snow

READ THE STORY: Mark Strong and Cynthia Erivo lead British charge for Tony award nominations Best play Eclipsed The Father The Humans

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:23AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 by Susan Grace

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The Secret Garden to make West End return with 300 child stars by David Hutchison

Around 300 children are to star in a new production of The Secret Garden in the West End. The musical, which received

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:16AM

Shakespeare Solos: watch the third set of films by Guardian Staff

Leading actors perform key Shakespeare speeches from Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear and As You Like It in our video series to mark the 400th anniversary of the great playwr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:16AM

Crooks review – audiences go undercover in clandestine crime drama by Lyn Gardner

Secret location, London This novel and surprising mystery, which unravels in a former rug factory, casts theatregoers as police officers“Crime pays. The hours are good, you travel a lot,�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:16AM

NEWS: Mrs Henderson Presents posts closing notices, 18 June by Press Releases

There are just six weeks left to see the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award nominated musical MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS at the West End's Noel Coward Theatre. The final performance of this str…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:13AM

Mrs Henderson Presents will close in West End on 18 June

We hate it when musicals post early closing notices, but we especially hate it when it happens to a homegrown British musical that we absolutely adore. Sad but true: Mrs Henderson Presents w…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:13AM

Meet the Cast of Sandy Spring Theatre Group’s ‘The Foreigner’ Part 3: Marc Rehr by Joel Markowitz

Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen you perform before on our local stages. Marc: My name is Marc Rehr. Why did you want to become a member of the c…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:10AM

Features: Top 5 theatre openings this week: 2 - 8 May

Emma Rice's first production at the Globe and Hugh Bonneville returns to the stage in this week's major openings

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:10AM

Review: Schism (Finborough Theatre)

The struggle to achieve in spite of disability is tackled in Athena Stevens' sharp new play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:10AM

‘Hamilton’ Leads the Tony Award Nominations

The complete list of nominated shows, performers, designers and others.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:10AM

Tony Nominations 2016

A look at the nominated musicals and plays.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:10AM

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Receive 2016 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award

The past Tony Award winner, currently starring on Broadway in "Shuffle Along..." and Chairman of The Actors Fund, is this year’s recipient of the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 09:10AM

Hit musical Hamilton leads Tony nominations with 16 nods

Hamilton tells the story of U.S. statesman Alexander Hamilton and his rivalry with Vice President Aaron Burr

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 09:10AM

Hamilton Sets Record With 16 Tony Nominations by Sarah Begley

It broke the record previously held by Billy Elliot and The Producers

SOURCE: time.com at 09:07AM

A day in the life: Josh Boyd-Rochford, theatre agent by Susan Elkin

Josh Boyd-Rochford works for Simon and How. With a junior assistant he manages 110 musical theatre clients, many of them in West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

A day in the life: Paula Brett – actor, broadcaster and musician by John Byrne

Paula Brett is an actor, musician and broadcaster, currently choreographing and appearing in Comeback! The Musical, which opens at Upstairs at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

A day in the life: Hetti Curtis, assistant stage manager by John Byrne

Hetti Curtis is a theatrical stage manager currently working as an assistant stage manager for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. 9am

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

A day in the life: David Mercatali, director by Thomas Hescott

David Mercatali is a theatre director and associate director at the Southwark Playhouse. He was nominated for the Evening Standard Outstanding Newcomer

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Review: Kiki and Herb: Seeking Asylum!

The downtown cabaret duo reunites at Joe's Pub following a nine-year hiatus.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

Review: Orpheus Descending

A rarely seen Tennessee Williams drama plays a Lutheran Church in the West Village.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton’ & ‘Shuffle Along’ Lead Historic Tony Nominations Derby by Jeremy Gerard

UPDATE with complete list of nominees: History filtered through the prisms of race and sex will dominate the race to the June 12 Tony Awards, as nominees for Broadway’s top prizes we…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:58AM

2016 Tony Award Nominations: Hamilton Rules by New York Theater

Hamilton leads the the 70th annual Tony Awards with a record 16 nominations. Best Play Eclipsed Author: Danai Gurira Producers: Stephen C. Byrd, Alia Jones-Harvey, Paula Marie Black, Carole …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:54AM

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with Sara Bareilles and the Cast of WAITRESS! by Walter McBride

DMI Soundtracks will soon release the original cast album for WAITRESS, distributed by Warner-Elektra-Atlantic Corporation. Produced bySara Bareillesand Neal Avron, the cast album is project…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

They Were Robbed! Who Was Not Nominated for the Tony Awards? by BroadwayWorld

The 2016Tony Award Nominations were announced earlier today, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who fell just short of a nod.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2016 Fred and?Adele Astaire Award Nominations! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

Nominations for the 2016 Fred andAdele AstaireAwards, which honor outstanding dance and choreography on stage and screen, were announced just yesterday at the Friar's Club by New York Post c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

2016 Tony Awards Nominations - And the Nominees Are... by BroadwayWorld

Check out the 2016 Tony Award nominees below and follow us throughout the day for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

SUNNY AFTERNOON – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Sunny Afternoon - West End ★★★★★ Outstanding Performances ensured "You Really Got Me" Returning for more! Review of Performance Friday 29th April

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:47AM

Here are the 2016 Tony Nominees by Dei Lewison

The Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, and, as everyone expected, Hamilton made history with a record-setting 16 nominations.The awards will be host…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 08:47AM

SHUFFLE ALONG's Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Receive Isabelle Stevenson Award by BroadwayWorld

While we await the 2016 Tony nominations, it has just been announced that SHUFFLE ALONG star Brian Stokes Mitchell will receive the Isabelle Stevenson Award, according to Variety.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38AM

2016 Tony Nominations Are Being Revealed by Playbill Staff

See which shows will vie with Hamilton for Broadway's top awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:36AM

The 2016 Tony Award Nominations by Andrew Shade

It’s TIME! The TONYS are HERE!!! This is definitely going to be a historic year for #BroadwayBlack we can feel it. Watch LIVE with us! The American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Aw…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:35AM

Question for Tony Watchers: Will ‘Hamilton’ Make History? by Michael Paulson

All eyes are on Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical and whether it will break the record for the most Tony nominations ever.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:32AM

Fuse Dance Review: Swans’ Return at Boston Ballet by Arts Fuse Editor

Even the hippest of us can succumb to a deep longing for harmony, lush orchestration, and magic.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:31AM

Fuse Concert Review: Mezzo-Soprano Susan Graham — An Explosion of Love Songs by Susan Miron

A vital part of  Susan Graham's appeal is her winning personality; she makes a recital hall audience happy to be here before she sings a note.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:31AM

Watch: Tony Awards Nominations Live Stream by Jeremy Gerard

Nominations for the 70th annual Tony Awards are being announced this morning at the Paramount Hotel in New York during a live cut-in from CBS News’ CBS This Morning at about 8:30 AM ET…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:24AM

Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman's The Secret Garden to Play West End by Mark Shenton

The 75-minute production will run for a six-week season at London's Ambassadors Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:21AM

Cast of Shuffle Along, Hamilton Earn Astaire Awards Nominations by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Nominations for the 2016 Fred and Adele Astaire Awards, which honor outstanding dance and choreography on stage and film, were announced today at the Friar’s Club. For the first time, …

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:16AM

NEWS: The Secret Garden returns to West End with cast of 300 children by Press Releases

The Tony award-winning musical The Secret Garden, based on the 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett with script and lyrics by Pulitzer prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman and music by…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:16AM

The Secret Garden runs for six weeks in West End this summer

The UK premiere of THE SECRET GARDEN was a big-budget production, transferred to the West End care of the Royal Shakespeare Company. What will a 75-minute version of the same musical, perfor…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:16AM

Shuffle Along Star to Receive Isabelle Stevenson Award by Robert Viagas

Brian Stokes Mitchell is being honored for his service to the Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:14AM

Updating Live: 2016 Tony Nominations Announced by Broadway.com

Wait for it...Andrew Rannells and Nikki M. James will announce the 2016 Tony Awards nominations on May 3 at 8:30AM from the Diamond Horseshoe at the Paramount Hotel. Broadway's biggest …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:14AM

Don’t refund audiences who miss billed actors, says poll by Matthew Hemley

Audiences should not get their money back if the star of a show does not perform, an online poll conducted by The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM

Bernie Corbett steps down from Writers’ Guild by David Hutchison

Bernie Corbett has stepped down as general secretary of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain after 16 years in the post, to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM

David Greig announces first season at Edinburgh’s Lyceum by Thom Dibdin

David Greig has announced his first season at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre, which includes four world premieres. Speaking to The Stage ahead

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM

People, Places and Things, Hangmen and Oresteia tipped for South Bank Sky Arts Awards by Matthew Hemley

National Theatre production People, Places and Things has been nominated for a South Bank Sky Arts award alongside the Royal Court’s production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM

Paterson Joseph as Shylock: 'You call me misbeliever' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Emma John and Chris Wiegand

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Paterson Joseph speaks Shylock’s lines from The Merchant of Ve…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:11AM

Zawe Ashton as Jacques in As You Like It: ‘All the world’s a stage’ – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Emma John and Chris Wiegand

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Zawe Ashton speaks Jacques’s lines on the seven ages of man fr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM

Damian Lewis as Antony in Julius Caesar: 'Friends, Romans, countrymen' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Emma John and Chris Wiegand

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Damian Lewis performs Antony’s lines from act III, scene 2 of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM

Laura Carmichael as Portia: 'The quality of mercy' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Emma John and Chris Wiegand

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Laura Carmichael speaks Portia’s lines from The Merchant of Ve…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM

This Restless House five-star review – Zinnie Harris's electrifying Oresteia by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowDirected by Dominic Hill, this four-hour epic of ambition and power is a sinewy reworking of Aeschylus that explodes into a cacophonous climaxIt usually feels like a handica…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM

Riz Ahmed as Edmund in King Lear: 'Now, gods, stand up for bastards' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Emma John and Chris Wiegand

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Riz Ahmed speaks Edmund’s soliloquy from the start of Act I, S…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:10AM

Theatre News: South Bank Sky Arts Awards nominees announced

The annual awards honour the best of British culture and achievement

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:02AM

Theatre News: Full cast announced for After Miss Julie

Helen George leads the cast in this play by Patrick Marber

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:02AM

Theatre News: The Secret Garden to return to the West End

The musical will play a six week run at the Ambassadors Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:02AM

He Still Deserves His Name In Lights: The Celebration Theatre’s “The Boy From OZ” Is An ‘OZ-ome’ (And Then Some!) West Coast Premiere In Los by Leo Buck

More than just your standard ‘Jukebox” musical, "The Boy From OZ" is an incredible piece of stage virtuosity and “The Celebration Theatre’s” new West Coast Premier production more …

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:00AM

LAST CHANCE TO SEE: Six top shows closing in May by Emma Clarendon

Warning! Last chance to catch all of these shows which must close this month. You can still buy tickets via Mates for: Sunset Boulevard, The Caretaker, The End of Longing and The Maids.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Tony Awards: Watch the Nominations Livestream by Ashley Lee

Andrew Rannells and Nikki M. James will announce the nominations from New York City's Paramount Hotel.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - May 3, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 3 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37AM

Broadway AM Report, 5/3/2016 - 2016 Tony Nominations and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news The 2016 Tony nominations will be announced bright and early this morning,and we're streaming them live

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37AM

Ten things I’ve never done by Terry Teachout

• Taken a selfie • Worn flip-flops • Seen the Grand Canyon • Successfully learned a foreign language (though I tried three times) • Changed a diaper • Cooked a full-scale meal wi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Trying to Make Sense of James Joyce Off Broadway by John Bonazzo

Theater and TV veteran Matt Bogart plays the legendary author in a new musical love story.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 07:30AM

Arthur Duncan: The ‘Entertainer’s Entertainer’ by Admin

One thing can be made clear for Arthur Duncan: he was born to dance. As a well-known show business legacy, Duncan has graced the stage and television scene with his song and dance skills for…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:18AM

Lookback: my personal clichés by Terry Teachout

From 2006: One of the travails of writing a biography of a great artist is that you find yourself returning repeatedly to certain words and phrases–especially superlatives. The nice th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

NEWS: £17,000 grant to boost theatre for young people in Oldham by James Lillywhite

An Oldham theatre education programme has been awarded over £17,000 to help boost the performing arts in the town. The Oldham Coliseum Theatres Education Partnership Scheme (OCTEPS) has bee…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:04AM

MARY POPPINS – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Chim chim charming: Practically perfect in every way, that’s Mary Poppins according to, well, Mary Poppins. She’s not wrong, though. The magical nanny really is rather wonderful.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: Henry James on art and “accessibility” by Terry Teachout

“The enjoyment of a work of art, the acceptance of an irresistible illusion, constituting, to my sense, our highest experience of ‘luxury,’ the luxury is not greatest, by my consequent…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

NEWS: David Greig announces his first Royal Lyceum season by Thom Dibdin

Eleven main stage productions for 2016/17: David Greig has launched his first season as artistic director of Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum with a strong message to the theatre's funders by increa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: David Greig announces first season at Royal Lyceum

The 50th anniversary season will feature 11 main stage productions and four world premieres

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:55AM

Text of the Day: Bill Bryson on Shakespeare by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk. Here's the Quote of the month...The post Bill Bryson on Shake…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:16AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Win a double pass to Bad Jews, Sydney by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to Bad Jews at the Seymour Centre on 17 May, 2016. Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group are excited to announce the Broadway and West End…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:57AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: festivals are a fruitful format for change

Matt Trueman looks at why festivals are good for both artists and audiences

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:51AM

Every play is part journalism, part autobiography: I decided to write about nuns by Brian Mullin

One of the truest things I’ve ever heard about playwriting was attributed to the director Max Stafford-Clark: “Every play is part journalism, part autobiography.” When I set out to wri…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:45AM

CRASH – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Alluring: One of the Traverse Theatre’s own offerings from last year’s fringe and now on tour, Crash traces the psychological unravelling of an unnamed trader, played by a cagey Jamie Mi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:39AM

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Middle Temple Hall by David Nice

You rarely see a full production of Shakespeare's dream play so magical it brings tears to the eyes. But then you don't often get 42 players and 14 voices joining the cast to sing and play e…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:34AM

Sara Perks: ‘You get good at keeping all the plates spinning’ by David Hutchison

After working on more than 150 theatre productions, Sara Perks is in high demand to lend her unique vision to musicals and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Soapbox: To the director who fired me… by Soapbox

It was my second professional job as an actor. I was hired as an ‘acting ASM’ which meant I was an assistant

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Backstage: Cardboard Citizens – turning homeless hostels into theatres by Jo Caird

Anyone in touring theatre will tell you that taking a show on the road requires additional ingenuity from a design and production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Obituary: Graeme Eton by Ellis Jones

Graeme Eton, who has died aged 79, came to London in the late 1960s from his native New Zealand, where he felt frustrated

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:53AM

Top Four Finalists announced for the 2016 Keir Choreographic Award by Arts Review

The Keir Foundation, Carriageworks and Dancehouse with the Australia Council have announced the top four finalists for the 2016 Keir Choreographic Award, following their premiere performance…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:41AM

SHOW BOAT – West End by Emma Clarendon

From the beginning, what makes this musical so perfect is the way in which it manages to balance between the seriousness and heart-wrenching moments such as when Julie and Steve are forced t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30AM

Upstream presents a thinking man's 'Glass Menagerie' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Upstream Theater presents a unique take on Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:03AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Exclusive: Dead Sheep to tour UK

Jonathan Maitland's comedy is about the demise of Margaret Thatcher

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:44AM

2016 Theatre World Award Winners by New York Theater

The Theatre World Awards for outstanding New York stage debuts during the 2015-2016 theatrical season have been given to: Danielle Brooks, The Color Purple Carmen Cusack, Bright Star Khris D…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:40AM

Impromptunes Edinburgh GALA by Arts Review

Australia’s premier Musical Theatre Improv’ troupe, Impromptunes are taking their unique and hilarious brand of improvised musical comedy to the world! The Edinburgh Fringe Festival…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:26AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Red Stitch: The River by Anne-Marie Peard

Award-winning UK writer Jez Butterworth (Mojo, Jerusalem) continues to explore men and masculinity in The River, which has its Australian premiere at Red Stitch. A man (Dion Mills) has br…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:50AM

The Butterfly Club seek Expressions of Interest for their curated Spring season by Arts Review

The Butterfly Club has called for Expressions Of Interest (EOIs) from producers and artists who wish to be a part of their curated Spring season. The curated season will provide an opportun…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:39AM

Damian Lewis and Zawe Ashton among stars for new set of Shakespeare Solos by Chris Wiegand

Lewis plays Antony and Ashton performs ‘All the world’s a stage’ for our video series, which features Riz Ahmed, Laura Carmichael and Paterson JosephThe final set of films in the Guard…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:33AM

Symphony in C: The Australian Ballet by Deborah Jones

Sydney Opera House, April 29. Symphony in C is one of George Balanchine’s grandest and most cherished pronouncements on the classical tradition. It features a strict hierarchy that cascade…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 02:30AM

The Orchid and the Crow by Arts Review

A tragi-­comedy about faith, sex, identity and ritual, Salvador Dinosaur presents the highly anticipated return of The Orchid and the Crow to Theatre Works from 4 May 2016. Performed by Da…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:17AM

Jack Rayner on how he started MusicEditPro.com by Admin

Here are some things you might have told yourself when planning out your music for the upcoming dance season. “I can fade out the ending and it’ll sound fine!”, “I can edit the profa…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 02:07AM

Mark Shenton: Don’t let the sun set on brilliant understudies by Mark Shenton

You really can’t blame the audience for the collective sigh, or even audible groan, when the star they’ve been promised and have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Richard Jordan: Let’s ban phone use in any performance anywhere by Richard Jordan

Last year I attended a performance of a play at London’s intimate Bush Theatre. In the last few minutes of it, a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Simon Bailey: ‘Playing amazing roles like Enjolras or Raul isn’t something I take for granted’ by Georgia Snow

Simon Bailey has performed in some of the best known shows in the West End, including Les Miserables and We Will Rock

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘No Dominion’: Celebrating the remarkable life of Ian Horvath by Admin

Imagine yourself in the seventh grade. Got the picture? Now try to recall your greatest dreams from that time and the people or events that inspired you to chase them. For many of us, these …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:56AM

Lauren Lovette on dance, life and choreographing for NYCB by Admin

In fall 2015, New York City Ballet (NYCB) received some backlash for its less-than-diverse crop of choreographers that season. The dancemakers headlining each program were mainly white males…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:52AM

The Blue Zones: What dancers can learn from the longest living people on Earth by Admin

Some of the most respected dancers in the world didn’t get that way because they had the highest extensions or could do the most turns, but rather because their artistry touched the hearts…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:48AM

Keir award 2016: where is the ‘dance’ in Australian contemporary dance? by Jana Perkovic

The Keir Choreographic award showcases the preoccupations of the Australian industry: multimedia, identity, and a rejection of danceAs Australia’s Keir Choreographic award gears up for its…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:38AM

Tape by Arts Review

An unpredictable psychological drama about the underlying love-hate relationship that exists between true friends, Play Dead Theatre presents Tape by Stephen Belber at the Court House Hote…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:30AM

Dance Against Cancer 2016 Event by Admin

Dance Informa was honored to have been in attendance at the Sixth Annual Dance Against Cancer (DAC) on Monday, April 25, 2016. The sold-out event, held at Midtown’s AXA Equitable Theatre, …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 01:22AM

Double Les Miz Double Valjean by Lindsay Price, The Theatrefolk Podcast

Episode 156: Double Les Miz Double Valjean Host Lindsay Price and Theatrefolk co-owner Craig Mason had a unique theatrical experience. They saw Les Miserables twice in three days. The first …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Theater News: Watch the 2016 Tony Award Nominations Live on TheaterMania

Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells will reveal the list of Broadway's best.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan: RDMA's Cutest Couple by Young Hollywood

Dove Cameron & Ryan McCartan: RDMA's Cutest Couple If the Radio Disney Music Awards were handing out a trophy for Cutest Couple, Dove Cameron and Ryan McCartan would win in a landslide! YH c…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Cole Swindell Talks Luke Bryan at ACCAs by Young Hollywood

Cole Swindell Talks Luke Bryan at ACCAs YH chats with country singer/songwriter Cole Swindell at the American Country Countdown Awards at The Forum in L.A. where he is counting down to his l…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Rap for Your Shot! HAMILTON Holds Open Auditions Today in NYC by BroadwayWorld

It's time to take your shot According to a casting notice, Broadway's Hamilton is holding open auditions for 'singers who rap' today, May 3, 2016 at Chelsea Studios in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56AM

Brooklyn Arts Council Honors Suzan-Lori Parks, Ben Lovett at 50th Anniversary Celebration Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, May 3rd, at 26 Bridge, Brooklyn Arts Council BAC will celebrate 50 years of supporting Brooklyn's diverse creative and cultural community.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56AM

Review: ‘The Conference of the Birds’ at Montgomery College by Joel Markowitz

Lots of ‘fowl’ play was displayed at Montgomery College during their stunning intimate production of The Conference of the Birds, passionately directed by KenYatta Rogers, durin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:36AM

Shall We Dance? Daniel Dae Kim & Marin Mazzie Begin Performances in The King and I by Lindsey Sullivan

We are whistling a happy tune! May 3 marks the first day the new King of Siam Daniel Dae Kim and Broadway queen Marin Mazzie shall dance in the stunning Lincoln Center revival of The King an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34AM

Oh, What a Night! Michael Lomenda Returns to Jersey Boys on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The big man is back in town! Jersey Boys vet Michael Lomenda will step in for Matt Bogart as Nick Massi in Jersey Boys from May 3 through September 4. Bogart is on leave from the long-runnin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34AM

THE FATHER by Laura

Frank Langella gives a wonderfully nuanced and theatrical performance as a man who is losing his battle with dementia.

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 12:27AM

Tonys: 'Hamilton' Makes History With 16 Nominations by David Rooney

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop juggernaut is one of a handful of shows that yielded noms for actors of color, flipping the trend of this year’s #OscarsSoWhite controversy. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:19AM

Review: ‘A Single Shard’ at People’s Light in Malvern, PA by Megan Diehl

How does a plain pile of clay become a work of art? The courage of an artist to create something out of nothing infuses the recent regional premiere of A Single Shard, now playing at People�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:16AM

Today on Broadway: Wait For It (5/3/16) by James Marino

We will be recording Today on Broadway on Tuesday morning, after the Tony Award Nominations announcement. Please check back for a new show about 10AM. ToB: @DearEvanHansen Reviews, @TheTony…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01AM

Incognito Begins Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

MTC is presenting the new play by Constellations playwright Nick Payne.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim Join The King and I by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning Broadway revival welcomes two new stars May 3 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Don't Throw Away Your Shot: Hamilton Holds Open Auditions Today by Robert Viagas

The blockbuster is seeking performers for Broadway and “national tours.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Prince Shaped This NYC Artist by Olivia Clement

We found this singer-songwriter from North Carolina stopped outside a 42nd Street theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Straight Changes the Dialogue About Sexuality by Dan Dwyer

Director Andy Sandberg talks his latest play, Straight, and how we define sexuality in 2016.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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