Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Menopause the Musical – Women on Fire! by Arts Review

The award-winning original cast of Menopause the Musical return to the stage with new songs, new dance routines and new gags, that celebrates all things menopausal, in the all-new Menopaus…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:49PM

Dearly Beloved Benefit Tribute to Purple Rain by Sandi Durell

        Dearly Beloved . . .a concert tribute to Purple Rain, was presented by Jacob Langfelder and Tony and Grammy nominated producer Michael J. Mortiz Jr. (who musical…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:06PM

Review: Turn Me Loose

A star of ABC's Scandal plays a comedy legend off-Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Sonia Sanchez Set for Lecture Series to Support Stella Adler Studio of Acting by BroadwayWorld

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and The Harold Clurman Lecture Series will present Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni Morrison and Sonia Sanchez in conversation at the Ambassador Theatre on June 15, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54PM

Robert De Niro & Tony Roberts Salute Master Teacher Wynn Handman by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Outside on West 54th Street in Manhattan, passersby were doing double-takes as a not-quite incognito Robert De Niro cooled his  heels, waiting for a cue. He wasn’t making a…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:49PM

Review: The Judas Kiss at curtainup.com by Les Gutman

This is not a great play, not even one of David Hare's best. But with this production it it can now be considered a very good play, and one well worth seeing.

SOURCE: at 10:44PM

Photo Flash: SHE LOVES ME Stars Celebrate David Rockwell's 20th Broadway Set Design by BroadwayWorld

The Actors Fund threw a party at Vandal celebrating David Rockwell's 20thBroadway set design for SHE LOVES ME. BroadwayWorld has photos from the soiree below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM

HAMILTON's Okieriete Onaodowan Takes Part in FROZEN Lab; Lopezes to Pen New Songs for Broadway by Jessica Khan

Disney just held its developmental lab for the Broadway-bound FROZEN, and new details on what promises to be the Great White Way's next blockbuster have emerged from the ice.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43PM

Review: Turn Me Loose at curtainup.com by Charles Wright

Biographical dramas are common on the New York stage, but they're usually about dead people. Comedian Dick Gregory, the protagonist of Gretchen Law's play, is going strong at 83.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:25PM

Review: In ‘Turn Me Loose,’ Raw Jokes That Still Sear and Bite by Charles Isherwood

The play, which stars Joe Morton as the comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, feels as vital as Mr. Gregory’s work did in the 1960s.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:25PM

Indecent – a Tour de Force! by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   Indecent, a powerful drama created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, written by Vogel and directed by Taichman, is much more than a fascinating play with kle…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:18PM

Review: ‘The Plough and the Stars’ at the Kennedy Center by Robert Michael Oliver

Make no mistake about it. World War I kicked the crap out of patriotic idealism. Just ask Wilfred Owens. His “Dulce et Decorum et” is one of the most powerful denunciations of th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:10PM

A new show tell its audience to yell the N-word by Elisabeth Vincentelli

It takes the combined power of actor Joe Morton and comedian Dick Gregory — the first playing the second in off-Broadway’s “Turn Me Loose” — to get an entire audience to stand up a…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:00PM

Review: The King and I

Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim take over the lead roles in the acclaimed revival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Loving couple who won fight against racism 

The actress Ruth Negga may have been cut out of 12 Years A Slave, but she appears in practically every frame of the film Loving, writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 09:58PM

Helen Mirren among stars at French Riviera AIDS fundraiser

CAP D'ANTIBES, France (AP) -- Blending glamor and a good cause is harder than it looks....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:58PM

Sara Ramirez Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After More Than 10 Years by Elizabeth Wagmeister

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Sara Ramirez, who plays Dr. Callie Torres on the long-running ABC medial drama, is leaving the show. The news of her departure comes on the night of &…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:58PM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: What a catch - a Wolf Hall star in the West End 

Mark Rylance, who won an Oscar and a Bafta for his work in Spielberg’s Bridge Of Spies and the BBC drama Wolf Hall, will star in a play he co-wrote with poet Louis Jenkins about ice fishin…

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 09:58PM

Kevin Spacey Slams Trump During Johnny Carson Impression at Cannes amfAR Gala by Jada Yuan

It took a second to realize that the guy in the colorful checkered jacket claiming to be Johnny Carson onstage at the 23rd amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Cannes gala was actually Kevin Spacey. &q…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:58PM

How Broadway Contributed to Its Own Cell Phone Problem by Cara Joy David

What confuses me is that producers, theater owners, journalists, etc. are all sharing in this outrage without admitting, even to themselves, they helped create the monster.

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 09:51PM

Two Fine Performances Put A Glow On The “Other” Sondheim Revue, Putting It Together by Bill Hirschman

It’s been a season of Stephen Sondheim the past 10 months or so in Florida, and Putting It Together, the musical at Broward Stage Door, puts a satisfying capstone on it as strong earnest v…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:39PM

Just when you thought the ‘Frozen’ craze was over… by Michael Riedel

Break out your tap shoes, Elsa, you’re coming to Broadway! The Walt Disney Co. held a top-secret reading of the stage version of “Frozen” last week — and word around the Magic Kingdo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:35PM

Review: The Secretaries (About Face Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

About Face Theatre's The Secretaries is a bloody good time, though a bit inconsistent. Grab your most-twisted friends, order a few drinks, tuck in and wait patiently through exposition and s…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:25PM

Express Media is unique and young people need it by Arts Review

Incredulousness is these days a fairly common state of being – it seems that everyone, many times a day, is lol whut, omfg, and truly, madly, deeply outraged. I’m a part of this body pol…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:24PM

Photo Flash: First Look at CAMP DAVID at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe welcomes the Arena Stage production of Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright's thrilling new play CAMP DAVID, directed by Arena Stage's artistic director, Molly Smith. The West…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22PM

Critic's Notebook: Broadway's 'The King and I' Gets New Leads by Frank Scheck

Daniel Dae Kim of 'Lost' and 'Hawaii Five-O' makes his Broadway debut opposite Marin Mazzie, creating fresh sparks in Lincoln Center Theater's Tony-winning revival. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:15PM

People You Should Know . . . Philip Ridley by Zack Calhoon

PHILIP RIDLEY (Playwright) was born in the East End of London where he still lives and works. As well as three books for adults – and the highly acclaimed screenplay for The Krays (winner …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:13PM

Turn Me Loose by Sandi Durell

  By Brian Scott Lipton     There are few more fascinating men in America than Dick Gregory, the groundbreaking African-American comedian who (still alive at 83) has fought ra…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:10PM

'Turn Me Loose': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

'Scandal' regular Joe Morton plays legendary comedian Dick Gregory in this bio-play produced by singer John Legend. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Turn Me Loose Review: Scandal’s Joe Morton in play about Dick Gregory by Jonathan Mandell

“Don’t get me wrong, I do care about this country,” Joe Morton as comedian Dick Gregory says in Turn Me Loose. “Where else but in America can a poor black boy like Michael Jackson gr…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:55PM

Derek and Clive are back – are they too much for the 21st century? by Andrew Harrison

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore’s relentlessly filthy 70s albums anticipated punk, and influenced both alternative comedy and a generation of smutty teenagers. But is this re-release just too …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:55PM

Natasia Demetriou – comedy's most nervous standup? by Ryan Gilbey

In a show inspired by men she met on Tinder, with supporting roles for her family and her dog, the Invisible Dot’s Natasia Demetriou elevates her anxieties to an art formWithin the opening…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:55PM

BWW Blog: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Ben Rappaport- Monday Monday by Guest Blogger: Ben Rappaport

I'm amazed at how many things I keep learning from doing this show every day. Yesterday, during the matinee, as we were performing the sons' section of 'Tradition', I discovered that I was h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM

Photo Flash: Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Attends JCCA's 'CELEBRATION OF HOPE' Gala by BroadwayWorld

More than 300 people attended JCCA's annual Celebration of Hope A Gala to Benefit Children and Families at Jazz at Lincoln Center May 18, 2016. The festive event raised more than 700,000 to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM

People You Should Know . . . Debra Baker by Zack Calhoon

DEBRA BAKER previously starred in the acclaimed London revivals of Philip Ridley's plays Mercury Fur (Theatre Delicatessen) and Vincent River (Old Red Lion).Other theatre work includes Home …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:09PM

Lucie Arnaz: Network Executives Still ‘Don’t Care’ About Diversity by Katie Van-Syckle

The Paley Center for Media honored the contributions of hispanic Americans to the television landscape, for the first time, at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan on Wednesday night. The night…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:07PM

Ariana Grande Previews New ‘Dangerous Woman’ Album for Vevo Concert by Seth Kelley

“I don’t know what to say y’all, I’m too excited,” Ariana Grande blushed between songs during an intimate performance to preview her new album, “Dangerous Woman,̶…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:07PM

Historic Ohio Theatre lobby re-created 52 years after fire destroyed 1921 original (photos) by Steven Litt

Playhouse Square finished and unveils a spectacular re-creation of the long-lost lobby of the Ohio Theatre, which burned in 1964 and whose charred remains were covered for years behind drywa…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 08:07PM

Review: Bryan Cranston Shines as Lyndon Johnson in ‘All the Way’ by Neil Genzlinger

This HBO film, directed by Jay Roach and covering Johnson’s first year in office, is based on Robert Schenkkan’s Tony Award-winning play from 2014.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:07PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballerina is back on the stage after serious brain injury last summer by Tamsyn Burgmann

Argentine who was told after a rollerblading accident in North Vancouver she might never dance again will perform in Swan Lake on Saturday

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 07:59PM

HALF MOON BAY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

As a pick-up line in a bar, Gabe’s invitation to “come watch me bowl” isn’t the best way to garner Annie’s interest, even if the bar happens to be in a bowling alley....

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:46PM

Turn Me Loose: Joe Morton as Dick Gregory review, pics by New York Theater

“Don’t get me wrong, I do care about this country,” Joe Morton as comedian Dick Gregory says in Turn Me Loose. “Where else but in America can a poor black boy like Michael Jackso…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:30PM

Review: The Machine Stops, York Theatre Royal by Adam Bruce

The welcome return of the York Theatre Royal means it’s also time to welcome back their intimate Studio venue. Although not quite matching the grandeur of their Main House, the Studio ofte…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:26PM

Review: Beckett In London: The End, Print Room by Joana Brito

The most remarkable aspect of this show is the direct communication with the audience and the eye contact that the actor, Conor Lovett, is constantly keeping with you. His energy, text maste…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:26PM

Louis Jenkins & Mark Rylance's NICE FISH Swimming to the West End by Jessica Khan

NICE FISH, written amp adapted by and starring Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, is swimming from Brooklyn to London this fall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Obioma Ugoala to Play 'Smokey Robinson' in London's MOTOWN; Show Extends to Autumn 2017 by BroadwayWorld

MOTOWN is getting a new Smokey Not only that, butThe Daily Mail writes that the West End production of Motown the Musical is extending through October 2017.Obioma Ugoala will join the cast a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

People You Should Know . . . David Mercatali by Zack Calhoon

DAVID MERCATALI (Director) is a director and writer based in London. He is currently Associate Director at Southwark Playhouse, Programming Advisor for Tristan Bates Theatre, and on the…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 07:02PM

Injured ballerina works her way back to the stage by Associated Press

Ballerina Lucila Munaretto refused to accept what her doctors told her after a rollerblading accident left her with serious brain and spine injuries — that she might never dance again.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:02PM

Blue/Orange, Young Vic by Aleks Sierz

Joe Penhall’s Blue/Orange is one of the best plays of the past two decades. First staged at the National Theatre in 2000, with the dream cast of Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andrew Lincoln and Bill N…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:02PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr., Episode 1: Non-Stop! by Broadway.com

In this inaugural episode of Leslie Odom Jr.'s vlog backstage at Hamilton, the star lets us in on his ESPN performance with Daveed Diggs, a SiriusXM's Town Hall hosted by Anderson Co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Bright Star's A.J. Shively by Broadway.com

Bright Star's A.J. Shively drops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM

Eclipsed's Lupita Nyong'o Gets Inked! The Tony Nominee Receives a Sardi's Caricature by Lindsey Sullivan

With a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in Eclipsed, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is truly getting the Main Stem star treatment. She was honored with a Sardi's caricature on May…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:50PM

London Hit Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Gets NYC Presentations by Playbill Staff

Producer Kevin McCollum is hosting private industry presentations of the Olivier Award-winning West End show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:46PM

From Front Page to Stage: Noor Theatre Turns Headlines Into Short Plays by American Theatre Editors

The company addresses news from the Middle East with 15-minute works at the 48 Hour Forum.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:42PM

Self-titled debut album from Hamilton’s Grammy award-winning & Tony-nominated performer/vocalist Leslie Odom Jr. To be released June 10 on S-Cu by Jack Quinn

“Leslie has approached the songs on his debut album in a thoughtful and truly inspired fashion, creating something quite beautiful,” said Steve Greenberg, Founder and President of S-Curv…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:35PM

VIDEO: THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES' Christina Bianco's Hilarious MARY POPPINS DIVA MEDLEY by Michael Dale

Filmed live at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, Bianco sings a medley of Sherman Brothers classics as Barbra Streisand, Britney Spears, Idina Menzel, Liza Minnelli and many more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

Brighton Festival Review: Can I Start Again Please, Brighton Dome by Ellen Carr

Can I Start Again Please is a challenging performance about the capacity of language to represent traumatic experience, particularly childhood sexual abuse. It is never going to be an easy w…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:28PM

Chaplin UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Charlie Chaplin remains one of the silver screens greatest ever comic performers. Chaplin – The Charlie Chaplin Story tells the story of this icon of British legend mus…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:26PM

Actors’ Equity Association Announces Election Results by Adam Hetrick

Fourteen Council seats across all three were filled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:08PM

Tony Awards Close-Up: He's a Music Man- How Long Did it Take Alex Lacamoire to Orchestrate HAMILTON? Find Out! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just call him the music man. Alex Lacamoire is the man in charge of the sound of HAMILTON. As music director, he heads the show's orchestra nightly at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, and as the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Ready to Jam Across the Pond, Andrew Lloyd Webber's SCHOOL OF ROCK Sets London Dates! by Jessica Khan

SCHOOL OF ROCK is officially headed to London this autumn

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

CATS' Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler On Unfolding The Familiar To Find Something Deeper by Michael Dale

The IN THE HEIGHTS and HAMILTON choreography looks to honor CATS' past while creating something deeper.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Tori Scott Joins Daisy Eagan and More in Gwinn & Chary Show at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

In the wake of her solo shows called Best of Cabaret in NYC by TimeOut, popular songstress Tori Scott joins a stellar cast including Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan, Gotham's Michelle Veintimi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

STAGE TUBE: SHE LOVES ME Fans Get a Taste of Free 'Vanilla Ice Cream' in NYC; First Listen! by Stage Tube

Broadway'sShe Loves Merecently treated fans in NYC to a sweet surprise free ice cream from a Manhattan-roving SHE LOVES ME truck. Below, watch footage of the hungry crowds set to a first lis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Photo Flash: Eclipsed Star Lupita Nyong'o Receives a Sardi's Caricature

Nyong'o is a 2016 Tony nominee for her performance in Danai Gurira's drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess Will Keep Internet Up to Date on Stars in the Alley

The School of Rock stars will serve as social media correspondents for the outdoor Broadway concert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Potomac Theatre Project to Present No End of Blame and Good in Rep

Howard Barker and C.P. Taylor plays join the company's 30th season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Video Flash: Danai Gurira Dedicates Eclipsed Performance to Rescued Chibok Schoolgirl

The playwright and her Broadway cast take a moment for Amina Ali at curtain call.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt, and More to Perform at 61st Annual Obie Awards

Orange Is the New Black's Lea DeLaria will host the annual ceremony.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Music News: Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. to Release Debut Jazz Album

The Tony-nominated Broadway star moves into the recording studio.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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2016 Actors’ Equity Election Results by Tracey Paleo

The official results, including vote totals, of the 2016 Actors’ Equity election are shown below, winners are in red.  A total of 7215 valid ballots were cast of which 4132 were cast …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:48PM

The West End Enrolls in School of Rock: Tony-Nominated Tuner Sets London Dates & Theater by Broadway.com

The writing was on the wall when the Show Boat revival announced it would be closing early at the New London Theatre. School of Rock, which is up for four 2016 Tony Awards including Best New…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:40PM

Savion Glover, Marlo Thomas and Lisa Kron Joins List of Obie Award Presenters by Robert Viagas

The Off-Broadway honors will be given May 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Review: Bittersweet 'Last Five Years' doesn't quite add up by Karen D'souza [email protected]

In Jason Robert Brown's tender two-character musical 'The Last Five Years,' we watch a romance bloom and fade, but the production at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater doesn't del…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 05:27PM

Brooklyn Museum to Offer Buyouts, Activists Protest Pigeon Performance Art by Alanna Martinez

Now is a tough time to work in museums. First the Met, then MoMA and now Brooklyn are facing layoffs after periods of major expansion.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 05:27PM

Paper Mill's 'A Bronx Tale' headed to Broadway, report says by Vicki Hyman | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

The musical co-directed by Robert De Niro and written by Chazz Palminteri could join another Paper Mill production, 'The Bandstand,' on the Great White Way next year

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:27PM

Why NJSO and other symphonies have fallen in love with film scores by James C. Taylor | For Nj Advance Media

Music snobs used to look down on orchestras playing movie music, but not anymore.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:27PM

Should Investment Banking Be Done The Way Lustgarten Does It? by Rino16

Investment banking is a form of banking in which companies, governments and other entities are provided with the capital they need to invest. Investment banks differ from commercial banks as…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:21PM

Colman Domingo, Danai Gurira, Savion Glover, Norm Lewis, Lisa Kron and More to Present at 2016 Obie Awards; OITNB, Leslie Odom, Jr. to Perform! by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voic have just announced the star-studded line-up of presenters at the 61st Annual Obie Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:20PM

Anastasia Opens and Sean Hayes Arrives on Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss May 19-29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

RENT's Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp Extend 'ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING' at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Adam Pascal andAnthony Rapp celebrate 20 years of friendship and the iconic Tony Award winning musicalRENT in a special engagement Acoustically Speaking --A 20 Year Friendship at New York's …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

SCHOOL OF ROCK's Alex Brightman and Sierra Boggess to Lead Social Media for 2016 STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld

Can't be there live Don't sweat it.2016 Tony Award Nominee Alex Brightman and his School of Rock The Musical co-star, Sierra Boggesshave been named social media correspondents for the 2016 S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Jeff Blumenkrantz and More Elected to Actors' Equity Council by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 50,000 professional stage actors and stage managers, announced the results of the 2016 National Council election.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Rebecca LaChance to Make Solo Cabaret Debut with 'WHAT THE FOLK?' at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents rising star Rebecca LaChance in her debut solo cabaret, BROADWAY WHAT THE FOLK on Thursday June 9th at 930PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Christina Bianco and More Sign on for Town Hall's BROADWAY BY THE YEAR Series by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominee amp YouTube sensation Christina Bianco, two-time Nightlife Award-winner Scott Coulter who travels around the world performing with Stephen Schwartz, Jeannet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:14PM

Check Out the New Playbill Store: Easier, Better, Full of Exclusive Merchandise! by Playbill Staff

Plus the full line of Disney theatrical keepsakes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM

Previewing summer theater season in Sacramento and the region

Musicals and plenty of Shakespeare are in the wingsSome stagings will be of lesser-seen shows … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 05:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: The Great Americasn Trailer Park Musical, Waterloo East Theatre ✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Great American Trailer Park musical is in effect just too damn likeable. It’s not a great musical, it doesn’t have to be, it’s just a great evening of fun with a gr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:56PM

Tom Scutt: Fearless Design by John Vermeer

The costume and scenic designer for King Charles III talks about his process and his Tony Award nomination with Broadway Style Guide.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 04:54PM

D.C.'s 'Hamilton' pitch: Trade you two years of shows for two tickets by Chris Jones

Would you buy two years of theater tickets — say, 20 different shows — just to get tickets to "Hamilton"? That's the current ask by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:47PM

Actors Equity National Council Election Results Are In by American Theatre Editors

Councillors fill 14 seats in 3 regions, representing 3 member categories.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:45PM

Odds & Ends: Douglas Hodge & Kelli Barrett Set for My Fair Lady, Leslie Odom Jr.'s Next Project & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Douglas Hodge & Kelli Barrett Set for My Fair Lady Tony winner Douglas Hodge (La Cage aux Folles) and Broadway alum Kel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:39PM

Nia Vardalos, Harvey Fierstein, New Musical from Here Lies Love Team & More Set for Public Theater's 2016-17 Season by Ryan McPhee

The Public Theater’s upcoming season will include Nia Vardalos and Harvey Fierstein in world premieres. The 2016-17 lineup also includes a new Shakespearean musical by Shaina Taub, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:39PM

“The Day Shall Declare It” by Wilderness by Pauline Adamek

Created by Annie Saunders (co-director and performer) and Sophie Bortolussi (co-director & choreographer), The Day Shall Declare It is a physical theatre piece wherein the paths

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:28PM

S-Curve Records to Release Leslie Odom Jr.'s Debut Album Next Month by BroadwayWorld

On the heels of receiving a Tony nomination for best lead actor in a musical for his outstanding role as Aaron Burr in the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, Leslie Odom Jr. will soon show fans h…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

‘Futurity,’ ‘Exit Strategy’ Win Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Dei Lewison

Futurity and Exit Strategy have won the top awards from the Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:09PM

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Construction is underway to convert an empty commercial building into Antaeus Theatre’s new cultural arts center at 110 East Broadway in Glendale. When complete, thi…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:05PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Critics Weigh in on Encores! staging of Do I Hear A Waltz? by Rick Pender

COMPILED BY CHRISTA SKILES From May 11 to 15, New York City Center’s Encores! series presented a concert staging of Do I Hear A Waltz? by Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim. The cast…

SOURCE: EverythingSondheim at 03:58PM

Leslie Odom Jr. Releasing Solo Album by Robert Viagas

The self-titled CD is due June 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:55PM

In Conversation: An Evening With Vivian Reed, Standards & More by Jerrica White

photos courtesy of Vivian Reed Eclectic. Elegant. Entertainer.  I recently sat down with two-time Tony nominee, Vivian Reed, who is currently in residency at the Metropolitan Room serving…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 03:54PM

Chicago Theater Review: THE BODY OF AN AMERICAN (Stage Left Theatre at Theater Wit) by Lawrence Bommer

A DOCUMENTARY DRAMA DELIVERS Chicago is currently witnessing two productions about photojournalists haunted by their work. TimeLine Theatre’s Chimerica offers a flawed but fascinating 180-…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:48PM

Comedy's go-to character Lauren Lapkus on breaking in, out in showbiz by John Wenzelthe Denver Post

When Netflix rolled out its "Characters" half-hour specials in March, there was a good reason the streaming network put Lauren Lapkus' episode first.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:32PM

Nia Vardalos, Harvey Fierstein, New Musical from Here Lives Love Team & More Set for Public Theater's 2016-17 Season by Ryan McPhee

The Public Theater’s upcoming season will include Nia Vardalos and Harvey Fierstein in world premieres. The 2016-17 lineup also includes a new Shakespearean musical by Shaina Taub, the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:32PM

Public Theater Announces 2016-17 Season, Featuring 5 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The season features 2 new plays from Richard Nelson, the NYC premiere of Lynn Nottage's 'Sweat,' and another David Byrne/Alex Timbers musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:21PM

Reductive “Definitive” Volume About Modern Musicals Won’t Satisfy Neophytes or Experts by Rick Pender

REVIEW BY ERIK HAAGENSEN The starkly titled, lavish coffee-table book Musicals, from England’s prestigious DK publishing house, grandly promises to be “The Definitive Illustrated Story�…

SOURCE: EverythingSondheim at 03:15PM

Actors' Equity, Chicago Public Library Creating Film Archive of Chicago Theatre by Michael Dale

The new theatre preservation project is modeled after the New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

Have You Voted Yet for the BroadwayWorld Awards? Just 11 Days Left to Help Your Favorites Win! by BroadwayWorld

Voting runs through May 31 for the 13th Annual BroadwayWorld.com Awards. That means there are just 11 days to go

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

David Byrne, Harvey Fierstein, Nia Vardalos and Lynn Nottage Tapped For Public Season by Olivia Clement

The downtown theatre has announced its 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Best Bets: 'La Bohème,' IndiHop, Keith Sweat and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:04PM

MCC Theater to Host World Premiere Reading of Neil LaBute's REASONS TO BE PRETTY HAPPY by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater will present a world premiere reading of a new Neil LaBute play-the third in his 'Reasons' trilogy-entitled Reasons to be Pretty Happy. The one-night-only reading, to be held on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

The Public's 2016-17 Season to Feature Nia Vardalos, David Byrne's Alex Timbers-Helmed SAINT JOAN, GENTLY DOWN THE STREAM with Harvey Fierstein & by BroadwayWorld

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

VIDEO: Shoshana Bean's Stunning Rendering of 'Stone Cold' For Postmodern Jukebox by Michael Dale

The soon to be star of North Shore Music Theatre's FUNNY GIRL puts her personal stamp on Demi Lovato's hit.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Kristin Chenoweth Surprised By Fans Fervent Reaction to WICKED Reunion: 'It Was Really Cool' by TV News Desk

In a new interview with ET to promote her upcoming drama HARD SELL in theaters and on demand on May 20th, Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth discussed her recent reunion with WICKED co-star Idina …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Public Theater Season to Include Work by David Byrne and Richard Nelson by Joshua Barone

Mr. Byrne’s work, the musical “Saint Joan,” will be framed as a rock concert; Alex Timbers will direct.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM

Lizzi Albert and Sue Struve on Appearing in ‘Collected Stories’ at Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions by Joel Markowitz

Lizzi Albert and Sue Struve takes us on their journey of preparing for their roles and appearing in Collected Stories at Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions. Joel: Please introduce your…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:03PM

Theater News: Neil LaBute to Present World-Premiere Reading of Reasons to Be Pretty Happy

The one-night-only performance will benefit MCC's education programs.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Nominees Bust Out Their Signature Dance Move For the Tony After Party

GIFs of the Tony nominees breaking out their signature dance moves.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:54PM

Abbey Theatre’s Plough and the Stars (review) by Christopher Henley

It is one hundred years almost to the month since the Easter Rising, the insurrection that began the armed struggle of Irish Nationalists against British occupation. It is ninety years almos…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:37PM

The Boys Upstairs Gets Chicago Premiere by Adam Hetrick

The comedy by Getting Groomed author Jason Mitchell is Chicago-bound.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Faith and fanaticism collide in 'The End Times' at Skylight Theatre by F. Kathleen Foley

Suspend individual judgment in the blind service of an ideology, and the result is evil. That’s the underlying theme of Jesse Mu-En Shao’s “The End Times,” now premiering at the Skyl…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:28PM

Cranston takes LBJ role 'All the Way' to HBO

Actor reprises role in Tony-winning play in cable TV project.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 02:28PM

Theater Review: Revised 'Josephine' is stronger at Asolo Rep by Jay Handelman

New version makes you care more for Josephine Baker, but production still has room for growth... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 02:28PM

Strike a Pose! Hamilton Stars, Tony Host James Corden & More Get the Vogue Treatment by Lindsey Sullivan

The Schuyler Sisters aren't the only Great White Way show-stoppers that know how to werk. Hamilton title star, mastermind, Tony nominee, Pulitzer Prize winner and Broadway.com Audience C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

See She Loves Me's Stars Create a Romantic Atmosphere at the Cast Recording Listening Party by Lindsey Sullivan

With a whopping eight Tony nominations, the Broadway revival of She Loves Me has theater fans feeling a sugar rush—and it's not just the vanilla ice cream. Those lucky enough to ha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:26PM

Chicago Musical Theatre Festival announces 14-musical lineup by Morgan Greene

Underscore Theatre Company's third annual Chicago Musical Theatre Festival will feature several premieres, two New York Musical Festival transplants and two workshop productions. The 14-musi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:23PM

Photo Flash: Stars from HAMILTON, THE CRUCIBLE & More Pose for Vogue! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway meets fashion this spring The June issue of Vogue out on national newsstands 524 will feature a stunning fashion spread inspired by the 2015-2016 Broadway season's most electrifying…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

A Look at The Public’s The Total Bent by Hannah Vine

Stew and Heidi Rodewald, the duo behind the Tony-winning Passing Strange, reunite for the world premiere which opened May 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

Theater News: First Look at Stew and Heidi Rodewald's The Total Bent

The new off-Broadway musical is currently running at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: First Look at Stew & Heidi Rodewald's New Musical THE TOTAL BENT at The Public Theater by BroadwayWorld

The Public TheaterpresentsTHE TOTAL BENT, withtext by Stew and music by Stew andHeidi Rodewald, the team behind the Tony Award-wining musical Passing Strange, now throughthrough Sunday, June…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Blake Shelton’s relationship with Gwen hasn’t dulled his music by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Blake Shelton’s achievements are many. He’s scored more than 20 No. 1 country hits. He’s rehabilitated the vest as a fashion statement. He’s the most successful judge on “The Voice…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:46PM

On The Red Carpet: Interview with Lorin Latarro. by Corine Cohen

Corine Cohen chats with Astaire Award nominee Lorin Latarro of the hit Broadway musical “WAITRESS.”

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 01:45PM

Abbey Theatre charges through KenCen with ‘The Plough and the Stars’ by Nelson Pressley

The Irish troupe brings O’Casey’s signature play to Washington, briefly.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:42PM

Arden's musical 'Secret Garden' embued with joy

It is said that Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote The Secret Garden after the death of her 16-year-old son, and its macabre magic still resonates 100 years later. Mary Lennox is a protagonist wh…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:38PM

Sadiq Khan: Arts will be ‘one of my big themes’ by Matthew Hemley

New London mayor Sadiq Khan has reaffirmed his commitment to culture, claiming the arts will be one of his “big themes” during

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Duncan Macmillan: ‘I can’t afford to go to the theatre’ by Georgia Snow

People, Places and Things playwright Duncan Macmillan has become the latest high-profile industry figure to claim he cannot afford tickets to West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Roy Alexander Weise wins 2016 James Menzies-Kitchen directors’ award by David Hutchison

Roy Alexander Weise has won the 2016 James Menzies-Kitchen award for young directors. As well as receiving £25,000 prize money, he will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Starter’s orders for West End Fun Run with Les Mis, Phantom and Kinky Boots by Matthew Hemley

Cast members from shows including Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera and Kinky Boots will take to the streets of London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

National Theatre scraps ‘plus ones’ for critics by David Hutchison

The National Theatre is to stop offering free ‘plus ones’ for critics and other audience members invited to its press nights. From

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Production news round-up: May 10 to 17 by Georgia Snow

Musicals Show Boat is to close in the West End four months earlier than planned. The musical, which opened at the New

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

International news round-up: May 19 by The Stage

Festival seeks backers RWANDA/KIGALI The second Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in July but its organisers are still looking for financial

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Leading arts figures condemn EBacc plans by Georgia Snow

Arts figures including Tamara Rojo and Arlene Phillips have signed a letter condemning government plans for the English Baccalaureate, calling on education

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

BBC’s Manchester move has done nothing for northern drama, say industry chiefs by David Hutchison

Television drama made in the north of England has not been bolstered by the BBC’s media hub in Manchester, according to industry

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Mobile arts hub launches with London Clown Festival by Georgia Snow

A new mobile arts hub in north London will launch next month, with a clown festival described as the first of its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:25PM

Quiara Alegria Hudes on Why She Wrote Daphne's Dive & How Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Like Seinfeld's Kramer by Beth Stevens

Quiara Alegría Hudes is an award-winning writer whose works include the Tony-winning musical In the Heights (for which she wrote the book), the children's musical Barrio Grrrl! an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:25PM

The First Role for Many Actors: Waiter by Leah Rozen

Broadway performers recall their days of being low thespian on the food chain.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM

Theatre News: Steps' Lee Latchford-Evans to star in Eurovision spoof

The actor/singer will host a Eurovision song contest at the Pleasance as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:16PM

Newsman Morley Safer Dies At 84: ’60 Minutes’ Star Helped Change War Reporting by Jeremy Gerard

Morley Safer, an old-style, in-the-trenches newsman who was among the first reporters to bring the horrors of the Vietnam War onto the TV sets and into the living rooms of average American…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:10PM

Young, Gifted, Black: Lorraine Hansberry After Her Moment in the ‘Sun’ by American Theatre Editors

Though best remembered for a single great family drama, in her short and brilliant life she produced other writing well worth a second look.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Lea Salonga, Jonathan Pryce, Hinton Battle in MISS SAIGON, 1991 by Michael Dale

The controversy over casting nearly kept the West End hit from coming to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

A Peek At Summer's Arts Scene

The temperatures may be taking awhile to rise, but the list of music festivals, concerts, new exhibits, theater shows at Connecticut venues has never been hotter, which makes for a very cool…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:03PM

Review: Haymarket: The Anarchist’s Songbook/Underscore Theatre Company by Aaron Hunt

The making of a new musical is as daunting as a jigsaw puzzle. The challenge can be ratcheted up when all of the pieces seem to be the same color: a blue sky melting into a mountain stream. …

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

Theater News: Taylor Trensch Cast in Williamstown World Premiere of Poster Boy

Tony-nominated composers Nell Benjamin and Laurence O'Keefe also add a new musical to the summer season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Michael Urie to Reprise Role in BUYER & CELLAR at Westport Country Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

The original Off-Broadway production of the critically acclaimed comedy Buyer amp Cellar will take the stage of Westport Country Playhouse, June 14 - July 3.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

BWW TV: ECLIPSED Playwright Danai Gurira Dedicates Performance to Rescued Amina Ali by BroadwayWorld TV

Just yesterday, Eclipsed playwright and star of 'The Walking Dead' Danai Gurira appeared onstage for a special curtain call at today's matinee of Eclipsed to dedicate the performance to Amin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

BWW TV: The Comical Kids of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN Give a Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld TV

The York Theatre Company, in association with Van Dean, Tony HeyesMia Moravis and Sister Productions presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, with book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Lillias White, Annie Golden & More Join NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Lillias White, Annie Golden, T. Oliver Reid, Lady Rizo, Vivian Reed, and Nadia Quinn amp Ahna O'Reilly with the Playbillies will join the previously announced headliners Alice Ripley, Nathan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is Accepting Script Submissions by Bt

Now in its 14th year, New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is accepting scripts through June 30, 2016 (Email Submission Date) For Guidelines and Application Form go to: www.NewWorksOf…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:56PM

Eclipsed Playwright Dedicates Performance to Escaped Chibok Schoolgirl

Eclipsed playwright and star of The Walking Dead Danai Gurira appeared onstage for a special curtain call to dedicate the performance to Amina Ali, the Nigerian schoolgirl who escaped and wa…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

First Look at You\u2019re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Featuring Broadway Kids

Michael Unger directs the York Theatre Company production of Clark Gesner\u2018s You\u2019re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The production features a cast of kids between 9 and 14 years old. Jos…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

Actor finds meaning in all of life’s ‘stuff’ by Christopher Kompanek

Geoff Sobelle brings his new solo show, “The Object Lesson,” to Studio Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:43PM

Snapshot: Q. and A. With Sean Hayes: Playing God on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

Mr. Hayes talks about his role in the return engagement of David Javerbaum’s comedy “An Act of God.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:34PM

How to lead an army of Producers.

Yesterday I talked about how I didn’t care about how many names there were above the title of a show.  And you shouldn’t either, as long as it doesn’t get in the way of yo…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:33PM

Tim Daly and the Cast of Ruins of Civilization Celebrate Opening Night by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside the opening night party at Feinstein’s/54 Below!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Douglas Hodge and Howard McGillin Set for My Fair Lady by Adam Hetrick

The Bay Street Theatre production of the Lerner and Loewe classic begins Aug. 2 under the direction of Tony nominee Michael Arden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Douglas Hodge and Kelli Barrett Set for My Fair Lady by Adam Hetrick

The Bay Street Theatre production of the Lerner and Loewe classic begins Aug. 2 under the direction of Tony nominee Michael Arden.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:27PM

Watch Josh Gad Talk About Horse Riding Incident During Beauty and the Beast by Olivia Clement

The stage and screen star wasn't too pleased with how it went.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Work! Hamilton's Renee Elise Goldsberry Praises the Powerful Women Rocking the Great White Way by Lindsey Sullivan

Look around, look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now! There is a robust roster of wonderful tuners and plays on the Main Stem and a delightfully diverse community of performers…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Paramour's Ruby Lewis on Her Jaw-Dropping Party Trick, Fave Starlet & First Time at the Circus by Broadway.com

Age: 31 Hometown: Shelbyville, Kentucky Current Role: Making her Broadway debut as the leading lady Indigo James in Cirque du Soleil's Broadway show Paramour, which is an ext…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

City of Angels (review) at NextStop Theatre a snappy, stylish film noir musical by Jill Kyle-Keith

Next Stop Theatre Company’s City of Angels is grand – a swan song to film noir and its backstage action, a gem of a show that won multiple Tony Awards in 1989 including Best Mu…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:24PM

Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Chiara Stephenson on The Taming of the Shrew

The designer discusses the process of working in a unique space like the Globe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:14PM

Bootycandy by Robert O’Hara at SpeakEasy Stage Company by HowlRound

By Josh Platt. Josh Platt reflects on Boston-based director Summer Williams’ interpretation of Bootycandy by Robert O’Hara, in light of her recent direction of An Octoroon by Branden Jac…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:14PM

Fuse CD Reviews: Paul Lewis and Trio Wanderer play Brahms, and Hans Abrahamsen’s “let me tell you” by Jonathan Blumhofer

Three superb albums: two focusing on works by Brahms, one featuring Hans Abrahamsen's meditation on Shakespeare’s Ophelia.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:08PM

How to help rising directors put down roots in regional theatre by Lyn Gardner

The Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme has played a role in growing the careers of many established artistic directors. Now, the scheme is focusing on how its participants can stay embed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:08PM

INTERVIEW: Soprano Sophie Bevan on Murder, Incest and Sludge by Warwick Thompson

For her latest role, soprano Sophie Bevan is covered in thick, gooey, red sludge. “It represents destiny,” she says cheerfully. “You can’t escape it. Everyone gets covered in it by t…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:06PM

Off Broadway Alliance Announces Its Winners by Suzanna Bowling

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 6th Annual Of…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:04PM

Laura Benanti THE SOUND OF MUSIC Backstage Throwback Video

Via Rick McKay on Facebook, after seeing the wonderful revival of SHE LOVES ME, was a great YouTube Flashback with an accompanying story.  Rick writes "What made Laura's perfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Theater News: Wicked Names Its Next Broadway Elphaba

Rachel Tucker will play her final performance in the role this summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight On...Ami Brabson by Michael Block

Name: Ami BrabsonHometown: Cleveland, OhioEducation: M.F.A. , NYU / TISCH Graduate School of ActingSelect Credits: Frequently appeared as Mary Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Streets. Oth…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:55AM

Big Muddy Dance Co. takes its show to the Sun Theater by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Big Muddy Dance Company will next perform in Grand Center's Sun Theater.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:52AM

Licensing Rights Now Available for GARFIELD and MAD LIBS Through R&H Theatricals by BroadwayWorld

RampH Theatricals, a division of Rodgers and Hammerstein, An Imagem Company, has acquired the worldwide licensing rights for the popular kid's musicals GARFIELD, The Musical with Cattitude a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

TWITTER WATCH: Kelli O'Hara Announces Summer Concert Schedule by Michael Dale

The Tony-winning star has a summer full of concert appearances leading up to an October solo concert at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Photo Flash: Lena Hall, Robin De Jesus & More Pay Tribute to Prince at 42West by BroadwayWorld

On May 16, Jacob Langfelder's Broadway The Hardway and Michael J. Moritz Jr. presenteda one night only encore performance of DEARLY BELOVED... A Tribute to Purple Rainat 42West. Check out ph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

VIDEO: DISASTER!'s Jennifer Simard Performs Original Song on 'Today' by TV News Desk

Tony nominee Jennifer Simard stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform the original song 'Your Endless Love,' composed by Kathie Lee Gifford and David Friedman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Williamstown Theatre Festival Adds Late-Night Cabaret, Fridays@3 Reading Series & More to 2016 Slate by BroadwayWorld

Williamstown Theatre Festivalhas announced additional programming and casting for the 2016 summer season. Additions to this season's slate of events include the legendary Late-Night Cabaret,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Rich Pisarkiewicz and Patrick Blindauer Join The Muny's 42ND STREET; Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The Muny announced today the complete cast for its production of42ndStreetdirected and choreographed by Denis Jones and music directed by Ben Whiteley.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT's Michael Shannon by Walter McBride

On May 4,the nominees flockedto the Paramount Hotel, where they met with the press for the first time since getting the big news. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you coverage from the epic da…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Douglas Hodge & Kelli Barrett?to Star in MY FAIR LADY at Bay Street Theater; Michael Arden Will Direct! by BroadwayWorld

Bay Street Theater has announced some of the principal cast ofMY FAIR LADY, Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe, Based onPygmalionby George Bernard Shaw amp Gabriel …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Photo Coverage: Bucks County Playhouse's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Cast Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

Bucks County Playhouse will soon present a star-studded revival of Robert Harling's saucy Southern comedy STEEL MAGNOLIAS, directed by four-time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM

Roundabout?& Columbia University Announce Winners of New Play Reading Series by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Companyand Columbia University School of the Arts haveannounced the winners of ColumbiaRoundabout's New Play Reading Series.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

See Robin de Jesús and Lena Hall in Purple Rain Prince Tribute by Monica Simoes

The cast reunited for a encore performance to salute late pop star Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

A Theatre Lover's Guide To Visiting NYC Like A New Yorker by Kyle Christopher West

Although we haven't met, I already know we'd get along swimmingly. You see, you're on BroadwayWorld.com and you're browsing a travel article, so I can already tell we have so much in common.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Exclusive! Watch Hamilton: The Revolution Co-Author on TV Today

Jeremy McCarter explains why the musical never should have worked.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Book Lovers Reap A Feast Of Summer Happenings by Carole Goldberg

A countess who is also an author, a poet who won a MacArthur "Genius" Grant and best-selling Connecticut authors will present programs for book lovers. Here is a sampling: The Real Downton A…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:40AM

John Waters talks Baltimore & 'Hairspray' coming to BSO

John Waters talks about his inspiration for the story and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performance of "Hairspray."

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 11:34AM

Suzanne Vega tells stories in her songs by Paul Freeman For The Daily News

Writer, singer to perform in solo show at Oshman Family JCC on Sunday

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 11:34AM

Joe Morton plays iconic comedian Dick Gregory off-Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Emmy winner Joe Morton, known for his dramas, is taking a walk on the funny side....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 11:34AM

Joe Morton plays iconic comedian Dick Gregory off-Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Emmy winner Joe Morton, known for his dramas, is taking a walk on the funny side.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:33AM

Soulpepper breathes new life into controversial Colm Toibin play by Simon Houpt

Production makes a compelling argument for Colm Toibin’s The Testament of Mary to live in the theatre

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 11:32AM

Kevin McCollum To Be Honored By UJA-Federation by Olivia Clement

The Broadway producer will be honored at the star-studded Excellence in Theater Award Dinner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Review: ‘Spring Trio’ at The Greenspring Players by Eric Denver

One Act plays comprise a three-course menu of The Greenspring Players for their Washington, DC community 2016 Spring Trio. It’s another home run for these theatrical mavens. When I pondere…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:24AM

Dance Companies, Groups, Troupes In Motion For Summer by Christopher Arnott

Connecticut-based (and beyond) dance and theater companies are on the move this summer. The Evjen Academy of Performing Arts Studio Showcase, offering "a spectrum of dance styles" June 3 and…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:24AM

Laura Benanti and She Loves Me Cast Listen to Their Album for the First Time! by Hannah Vine

She Loves Me enjoyed their album at a first cast recording listening party at Studio 54 May 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Lilla Crawford & Jenna Ortega Join Rockettes' New York Spectacular by Ryan McPhee

Two young stars of stage and screen will head to Radio City Music Hall for New York Spectacular, featuring the Rockettes. Broadway alum Lilla Crawford and Disney Channel star Jenna Orte…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Jenna Russell on Hitting Kit Harington Over a Big Games of Thrones Spoiler & Why Their Doctor Faustus Is 'Crazy' by Matt Wolf

Jenna Russell has a 2006 Olivier Award and a 2008 Tony nomination for her performance as Dot/Marie in Sunday in the Park with George, but the musical theater regular has since shifted to the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Rejoicify! Jennifer DiNoia Will Play Elphaba in Broadway's Wicked by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Jennifer DiNoia will defy gravity on Broadway once again! The Wicked favorite is set to step in to the long-running tuner, taking over for Rachel Tucker as Elphaba from August 1. Tucker'…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Honoring the Helen Hayes nominees: Craig Wallace, actor and director by Tim Treanor

It is an extraordinary thing to commit yourself to work in theater despite the long hours and low pay. Why do people do it? This is the third in our series highlighting this year’s He…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:16AM

Michael Ball and Tony Winner Alfie Boe Announce Joint U.K. Concert Tour

Concerts follow the release of a joint album Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

House Where Hammerstein Mentored Teen Sondheim Is Up for Sale by Robert Viagas

Highland Farm in Bucks County, PA is on the market

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:10AM

Review: The Invisible Hand (Tricycle Theatre)

Indhu Rubasingham directs Pulitzer Prize–winning Ayad Akhtar's intense political thriller

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:09AM

Interviews: Composer Philip Venables on 4:48 Psychosis

"It's a meditation on life and death and love"

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:09AM

Features: In pictures: Bristol Hippodrome through the years

We delved into the archives of the Hippodrome

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:09AM

Shakespeare, Naked Magic To Set Summer Stages Ablaze by Christopher Arnott

"Summer's lease hath all too short a date," according to a Shakespeare sonnet. The Bard of Avon is well represented on the summer theater schedule, but so are many contemporary playwrights a…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:09AM

Broadway’s Wicked Names Its Next Elphaba by Adam Hetrick

Jennifer DiNoia has played the role more than any other actress in the show’s history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

'HAMILTON An American Musical' Special Set for Tonight's MetroFocus on THIRTEEN by TV News Desk

Hamilton It's the Broadway smash musical about America's founding father Alexander Hamilton that is making history with a record sixteen Tony Award nominations, and with Pulitzer Prize and G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Photo Coverage: Meet The Kid Company of York's YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The York Theatre Company, in association with Van Dean, Tony HeyesMia Moravis and Sister Productions presents YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, with book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Jennifer DiNoia Will Fly Back Into Broadway's WICKED This Summer! by BroadwayWorld

Beginning Monday, August 1, JENNIFER DiNOIA will assume the role of Elphaba in the Broadway company of WICKED. Jennifer has performed the role of Elphaba in seven companies across four count…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Review: Hedda Gabler

Studio Theatre offers a new view of Hedda Gabler.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: The Ruins of Civilization, Starring Tim Daly, Opens at Manhattan Theatre Club

The world-premiere drama is written by Penelope Skinner.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Off Broadway Alliance announces 2016 Award winners by Thestagereview

The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 6th Annual Of…

SOURCE: thestagereview.net at 10:59AM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: May 19, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Read on to catch up on this past week's trends May 13-19, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

BWW Review: Penelope Skinner's THE RUINS OF CIVILIZATION, a Dystopian Dilemma by Michael Dale

Skinner's futuristic drama combines issues of climate change, privilege, women having control of their bodies and putting up walls,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Lilla Crawford & Jenna Ortega to Join The Rockettes in NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City by BroadwayWorld

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that Jenna Ortega and Lilla Crawford will share the role of Emily, the teen girl lead in New York Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rocket…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

VIDEO: Josh Gad Shares a Tiny First Listen from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by TV News Desk

Josh Gad stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE. During the appearance, the BOOK OF MORMON star discussed his role of 'Le Fou' in Disney's upcoming …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

VIDEO: Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie Discuss HBO's Adaptation of ALL THE WAY by TV News Desk

Bryan Cranston, Anthony Mackie were live in Times Square this morning to discuss their roles in the new HBO film, ALL THE WAY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry Talks Diversity & Strong Female Roles on Broadway by TV News Desk

Tony nominee Rene Elise Goldsberry stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about herexciting year she's had starring in the hit Broadway musical HAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Ambassador Theatre Group Founders Panter & Squire Are Out, Unnerving Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

It’s more like a separation agreement than an all-out divorce but yesterday’s surprise management shakeup at London-based Ambassador Theatre Group is sending shockwaves through B…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:54AM

Hartford Stage Adds An Extra Performance of Anastasia by Olivia Clement

Due to high ticket demand, the theatre has scheduled an additional matinee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Columbia@Roundabout’s New Play Reading Series Winners Announced by Roundy Bout

As part of the previously announced collaborative partnership between Roundabout Theatre Company and Columbia University, each celebrating their 50th Anniversaries this year, the reading s…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:38AM

Celebrity, Chivalry and Very Bad Manners in Compass Rose’s 2016-2017 season by Tim Treanor

Compass Rose’s 2016-2017 season will include an acclaimed musical, a play which became an acclaimed musical, perhaps the most acclaimed play of all time, and a play about an acclaimed …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:27AM

Ciara Renée Has Co-Written a New Musical by Olivia Clement

Feinstein’s/54 Below will present Anything But Love, featuring lyrics by Arielle O’Keefe, and book by Arianna Taxman and Ciara Renée.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

"My Paris: The Story of Toulouse Lautrec" by Fred Sokol

Charles Aznavour, about to turn 92 and still writing, provides songs which sustain, and these are adapted with English lyrics by gifted Jason Robert Brown. Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) h…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:16AM

Finalists Announced in Pilot High School Student Songwriting Competition by Robert Viagas

Three students will head to NYC for summer workshop in the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for high school students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Marc Rees: ‘Immersive wasn’t even a word when I started’ by Georgia Snow

The Welsh artist has collaborated with theatre and dance companies of all sizes. Georgia Snow finds out about his latest project, Digging for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Review: In the Penal Colony/Chicago Fringe Opera by Kevin Greene

Franz Kafka and Philip Glass are a match made in heaven. They both experiment with form within the boundaries of classic genres, displacing the audience just slightly to the left or right of…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:00AM

#StageFaves: 6 make-up masterpieces on Instagram

We here at #StageFaves truly appreciate a strong effort on the make-up front. And some of our favourite performers on Instagram have not been letting us down lately. Do you recognise the Wes…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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London's National Theatre Plans To Remove Offer of a Second Free Ticket for Critics by Playbill Staff

The implementation of the new policy is delayed after a protest from the Critics' Circle

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 19, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:50AM

Broadway Stars Joined Forces To Help Raise $200,000 For Creative Alternatives Of New York (CANY) At The 2016 Annual “Theater & Therapy” Gala by Jack Quinn

Guests were also treated to surprise live performances at the event. Ann Hampton Callaway opened the night’s festivities with a mash up of the songs “People” and “Being Alive” to r…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:43AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/19/16 - SHOW BOAT by Stage Tube

Today in 1946, the second Broadway revival of Showboat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre, and ran for 418 performances. Show Boat is a musical in two acts with music by Jerome Kern and book and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:34AM

Suburbanite Review: "A Better Place" by Joseph Cervelli

A better place would be other than the Duke Theater. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 09:34AM

Gray Areas: Documentary Filmmaker Peter Nicks on His Oakland Trilogy by Mostafa Heddaya

In his 2012 documentary “The Waiting Room,” the independent filmmaker Peter Nicks turned his attention to a single hospital emergency room in Oakland, California. An observational polemi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:23AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Jessie & Abby Mueller Are Sheer Perfection in This Exposure Preview

The Mueller sisters preview a song from the award-winning musical Exposure.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:14AM

Babes in Arms at Ye Olde Rose and Crown in Summer 2016

All Star Productions will produce Rodgers and Hart’s BABES IN ARMS at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre, Walthamstow, London from 20 July until 7 August.

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 09:08AM

Perfect Pitch – the engine room of new British musicals by Matthew Hemley

A little over a decade ago, Andy Barnes was a police offer looking for a new challenge. Today he’s running a production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

International: How Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express keeps on track in Germany by Georgia Snow

When Starlight Express closed in the West End in 2002 it had clocked up 7,409 performances. In Germany, the musical has so

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Conor Lovett: 'We're only beginning to catch up with Beckett's work'

We speak to the actor and artistic director of Gare St Lazare Ireland about Beckett in London, currently running at Print Room at the Coronet

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:55AM

The Hamiltour Effect

Michael Paulson over at the NY Times has a fascinating piece up today about the effect of HAMILTON on the touring market, and more specifically how it's causing a massive influx in subsc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55AM

Dapper as Ever, Kid Creole Dresses Up His Songs for a New Musical by Jon Pareles

The musical, at La MaMa, uses songs from Kid Creole and the Coconuts and tells an old-fashioned tale.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:55AM

Fuse Music Preview: Saxophonist Grace Kelly — On Jazz and Beyond by Arts Fuse Editor

"My hope is that in the near future the mainstream music pendulum will swing much more heavily towards giving jazz the attention it deserves."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:52AM

Fuse CD Review: “Day of the Dead” — Not Just for Dead Heads by Arts Fuse Editor

Day of the Dead upends stereotypes and expectations, providing a compelling, exploratory trip through the Grateful Dead songbook.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:52AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Sea Life’s Chris Levens by Helen McWilliams

What inspired you to become an actor? A wanton disregard for my own happiness. Along with deriving strange enjoyment from telling a really good story to a group of total strangers.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:33AM

Photo Flash: James Corden Presents HAMILTON Parody at CBS Upfront by TV News Desk

The CBS network jumped on the Hamilton bandwagon at their annual Upfront presentation yesterday, enlisting the aid of LATE LATE SHOW James Corden.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

PHOTO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Films HAMILTON Carpool Karaoke for 'JAMES CORDEN'? by TV News Desk

HAMILTON fans were sent into a tizzy yesterday when a photo emerged on Twitter featuring what appears to be TONY host James Corden and Hamilton star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda participat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

Off Script: Michael Shannon Curates a Boozy Playlist for His 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' Role by Ashley Lee

The Tony nominee tells THR why he respects the Broadway community and with which co-star he rocks out on the Lower East Side.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM

Interview with Zachary Levi, Tony Nominee for "She Loves Me" by Wayman Wong

... I'm so bummed that I'm 6-4 and will never be able to play Huck again.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:14AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Best Advice She Ever Got: Bright Star’s Carmen Cusack by Patrick Hinds

Carmen Cusack, Bright Star's Tony-nominated leading lady, was having a very busy day the day I went to her dressing room for our interview. After a long morning of interviews, she'd been whi…

SOURCE: www.theaterppl.com at 07:50AM

The Invisible Hand review – Ayad Akhtar's thriller is right on the money by Michael Billington

Tricycle theatre, LondonThe arguments about global economics in Akhtar’s follow-up to the Pulitzer-winning Disgraced are so dramatic that it’s a shame when the plot kicks inOscar Wilde�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:46AM

'The atmosphere was electric' – opening up theatre to autistic people by Matt Trueman

Stage shows can be problematic for those on the spectrum, but a growing number of companies are adapting productions to bring great art to everyoneTheatre is on an accessibility drive – an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:46AM

Made Up review – an actor faces up to her career in intimate show by Alfred Hickling

Birmingham RepA film star and her make-up artist debate nude scenes, paparazzi and awards ceremonies in this revealing play from Stan’s CafeIt is a well-established fact that if you want t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:46AM

#SFTweetOfTheDay: Which performers have won our daily Twitter prize?

We're scanning Twitter every day to see which #StageFaves performers are sparkling with so much wit and wisdom that they deserve our #SFTweetOfTheDay trophy. Here are some recent ones that p…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:41AM

A playwright, not a cartoonist by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column I sift through The Blue Touch Paper, David Hare’s recently published memoir, for clues to his distinctive approach to political thea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Nominees ready for Vereen Awards

The latest edition of the Ben Vereen Awards will see 20 student actors from 10 San Diego County high schools competing for a chance to head to New York. The awards, named for the Tony Award-…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:27AM

Indecent

Indecent Off Broadway, Vineyard Theatre Reviewed by Angel Lam BOTTOM LINE: Transportive and deeply moving, this new play with evocative music and direction is a testimony to great theatre.…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:24AM

Daphne's Dive

Daphne's Dive Off Broadway, Signature Theater Reviewed by Helen Herbert BOTTOM LINE: A thoughtful ensemble drama about finding home in an unconventional place. Pulitzer Prize-winning play…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 07:24AM

Broadway AM Report, 5/19/2016 - RUNNING WILD in London and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news Regent's Park Open Air Theatre launches its summer season with RUNNING WILD tonight in London

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

BWW's On This Day - May 19, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

KING JOHN – Rose Theatre, Kingston by Libby Purves

Of Shakespeare’s plays this is one of the least done and loved: there’s disputed authorship of some sections, parts of the plot missing and replaced from another text. Sir Trevor Nunn ta…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:23AM

The Ruins of Civilization at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

True to the title, Penelope Skinner's dystopian drama takes on a multitude of disastrous effects of a continued head-in-the-sand response to climate change and economic problems

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:04AM

Almanac: W.H. Auden on the nastiness of artists by Terry Teachout

“Real artists are not nice people; all their best feelings go into their work, and life has the residue.” W.H. Auden, letter to his brother (1927, quoted in Richard Davenport-Hines, Sex,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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King John review – superb leads can't save Trevor Nunn's sluggish Shakespeare by Lyn Gardner

Rose theatre, KingstonDespite terrific performances from Jamie Ballard as the sad, silly king and Maggie Steed as his mother, this production feels dated and drawn outKing John is the 36th o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:52AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Some Girl(s) at Park Theatre

Neil LaBute's comedy will open at the north London theatre in July

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:44AM

Review: King John (Rose Theatre, Kingston)

Trevor Nunn directs this latest revival of Shakespeare's history play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:44AM

PARADE – Manchester by Jonathan Baz

As musicals go, Jason Robert Brown's Parade is a tough gig. His Tony-winning score is an immense fusion of the sounds of America’s South, tackling a monstrous story of love in adversity an…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:30AM

MONSTER RAVING LOONY – Soho Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Screaming Lord Sutch biog-play is raucously entertaining, but rather superficial and thin on content.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:22AM

The Siegel Column – An Appreciation of Jesse Tyler Ferguson by Sandi Durell

    By Barbara & Scott Siegel     We first saw Jesse Tyler Ferguson in 2005 when he originated Leaf Coneybear in William Finn’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelli…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:18AM

"A Night in Olympus" Premieres in Minneapolis by Arthur Dorman

—a few of the songs are well crafted, some of the jokes land well, and several characters capture our attention.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 06:08AM

Off Broadway Alliance Announces Awards by Sandi Durell

  The Off Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 6th An…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:07AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 19, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: @SFosterNYC joins @TheNewGroupNYC & @OffBwayAlliance Awards “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the d…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:58AM

Jeff Macauley – It Was Me: The Lyrics of Norman Gimbel by Sandi Durell

        by Joe Regan Jr.   Jeff Macauley first did his tribute to the lyrics of Normal Gimbel in 2012. I was never able to see it the many times he has performed it …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:51AM

Theatre News: Sarah Crompton: 'Michael Crawford has one of the most extraordinary stories in British showbiz'

As he prepares to make a return to the West End, our critic takes a look at what makes the star of The Go-Between so special

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:46AM

Theatre News: Christina Bianco announces UK tour

The tour will open in Edinburgh in August

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:46AM

Theatre News: Ian McKellen theatreland audio tour launched

Voicemap can be downloaded onto phones for free

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:46AM

Putting big shows on small stages by Paul Vale

When In the Heights walked away with three awards at this year’s Oliviers it brought into focus a growing trend in musical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Kerry Michael: UK musicals should look to Broadway for lessons on diversity by Kerry Michael

When it comes to musical theatre, the word on everybody’s lips is officially no longer Roxie, but Hamilton. With a record-breaking 16

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Winner of 2016 JMK Young Director Award announced

Roy Alexander Weise scooped the £25,000 award for a production of The Mountaintop

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:37AM

How the Other Half Loves review – hilarious Ayckbourn, fresh and fighting by Michael Billington

Theatre Royal, Haymarket, LondonAlan Ayckbourn’s vintage comedy about adultery and male bullying is shockingly up to dateTheatrical snobs still patronise Alan Ayckbourn. Alan Strachan’s …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:37AM

Kate Tempest: 'There is a damaging and poisonous racism at root in Australia' by Steph Harmon

British poet delivers passionate speech at Sydney writers’ festival and urges ‘empathy, humility, reparation and change’There is “a damaging and poisonous racism at root” in Austra…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:37AM

What will be the next Disney film made into a West End musical? by Emma Clarendon

With Aladdin starting performances in the West End next week, Love London Love Culture can’t help but wonder what will be the next Disney film to be turned into a musical?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:15AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Theater openings for May 20-26

Friday "Johanna Faustus": This Hypocrites adaptation of the Faust myth features a woman ready to sacrifice her soul. Through May 29 at the Den Theatre's Heath Main Stage, 1329 N. Milwaukee A…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: Paula Vogel's INDECENT, an Uplifting Drama of The Power of Theatre by Michael Dale

The true story of a Yiddish play with a lesbian love scene was embraced in Europe, but censored in New York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07AM

Singin’ In The Rain opens in Melbourne by Anne-Marie Peard

The success of Singing in the Rain’ is its mix of homage, iconic film moment re-creation – it really rains! – and a sprinkle of surprising original moments. Jonathan Church’…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:02AM

Daniel Evans: How embracing the old can help to evolve the new by Daniel Evans

I recently directed two musicals. One old, one new.  In fact, the elder – Show Boat – is often considered the antecedent of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Susan Elkin: Bringing professionals into student productions is an inspired idea by Susan Elkin

Last Friday I shared some lunchtime sandwiches with veteran actor Stephanie Cole. She trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School from 1957-59

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Top 50 musical theatre composers of all time (50-41) by Mark Shenton

This is part of a series of five posts detailing the top 50 musical theatre composers of all time. Compiled by The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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An Interview with Pianist Simone Dinnerstein on Performing at WPAS at Strathmore on May 22nd by Katie Weeks

American pianist Simone Dinnerstein (pronounced See-MOHN-uh DIN-ner-steen), based in New York, gained an international following the remarkable success of her recording of Bach’s Goldberg …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:17AM

Karan Brar Plays Musical Accents by Young Hollywood

Karan Brar Plays Musical Accents Disney Channel star Karan Brar pays a visit to the YH Studio where we chat about his role as Ravi Ross on both "Jessie" and "Bunk'd" and how surprised fans a…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Thursday, May 19, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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American Ballet Theatre: Shostakovich Trilogy by Joel Benjamin

His Shostakovich Trilogy may have been too much of a good thing, somewhat weakened by too many overlapping themes, generally dark moods (with some bright moments, of course) and a sameness o…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:49AM

When Time Stops by Arts Review

Experience this stunning theatrical masterpiece combining the exceptional talents of award-winning choreographer Natalie Weir with Queensland’s premier contemporary dance company, Exp…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:33AM

Turn Me Loose Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Singer John Legend is behind the Off-Broadway show about Dick Gregory that stars Scandal’s Joe Morton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Beth Behrs Makes Her NY Stage Debut Tonight by Olivia Clement

The 2 Broke Girls actress stars in the world premiere of Halley Feiffer’s new play at MCC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Zachary Levi Says Biggest Challenge of She Loves Me Is His “Own Brain” by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star discusses his role in and the accomplished cast of the Tony-nominated musical revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Scandal’s Joe Morton On Bringing A Legend To Life by Olivia Clement

The stage and screen star opens up about playing President Obama’s favorite comedian in a show produced by John Legend. Believe the hype!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Spring Cleaning Got You Down? Playbill’s Mixtape Will Get You Through by Ruthie Fierberg

Our Spotify soundtrack of cleaning-inspired and motivational tunes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

From classical to contemporary dance by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s no need to venture beyond Pittsburgh’s three rivers this summer to see first-class dance.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Your official guide to Pittsburgh's festivals, concerts and events by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Post-Gazette’s Summer Times section for 2016 details everything you need to see and do around Pittsburgh this season. Get your calendars ready, it’s going to be a busy one!

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Broadway and beyond on Pittsburgh's stages by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Summer in the Pittsburgh Cultural District kicks off with CLO Cabaret presenting an ode to Hitchcock thrillers, then moves on to a splashy Broadway musical about a magical little girl before…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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