Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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CounterMove by Arts Review

The Sydney Dance Company can always be relied on to come up with something extraordinary. CounterMove consisting of two separate dance works, Cacti and Lux Tenebris – each entirely di…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:21PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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SCORSESE by Arts Review

From Taxi Driver and Goodfellas to The Age of Innocence and The Wolf of Wall Street, Martin Scorsese’s intense and exhilarating films define him as one of the most influential directors of…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:32PM

Review: In ‘Cal in Camo,’ a Raw Welcome to Motherhood by Ben Brantley

William Francis Hoffman’s play at Rattlesticks Playwrights explores family bonds and inadequacies as the central characters deal with their situation in rural Illinois.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:31PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Plough and the Stars’ at Eisenhower Theater at The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts by Andrew White

  Just when you thought the Irish were going to get all ‘Danny Boy’ on us with the Centenary of the Easter Rising, that ill-fated but auspicious attempt to occupy the General Post O…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:07PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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R.I. P. Alan Young by Trav S.D.

Just got word that the lovable Alan Young has passed away. English born/ Scottish raised entertainer Angus “Alan” Young (b. 1919)  had a radio background at the Canadian Broadca…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:42PM

Suzie Mathers to join London production of WICKED by Arts Review

Suzie Mathers, a member of the original Australian cast of the global musical phenomenon, Wicked – the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is to star as Glinda alongside celebrated Wes…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:37PM

Talking With 16 Year-Old Amir Randall on Playing Trayvon Martin in ‘The Ballad of Trayvon Martin’ at New Freedom Theatre by Henrik Eger

“Without these people, I would just be another black boy passing on the street” “The Ballad of Trayvon Martin by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj and Thomas J. Soto is a poetic docudrama inspir…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:03PM

Review: ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Charles Green

Annapolis Shakespeare Company has done an excellent job with their production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Tuck Everlasting’ at The Broadhurst Theatre in NYC by Richard Seff

This pretty-as-a picture new musical is by newcomers to the musical theatre, book writers Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Composer Chris Miller, and lyricist Nathan Tysen. The story, based on…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:51PM

Suzie Mathers to play Glinda in WICKED, London by Matt Edwards

Australian leading lady Suzie Mathers is set to join the West End production of WICKED as Glinda in September this year. Suzie began her WICKED journey with the show as an off stage vocal sw…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:19PM

Matthew Morrison, Arielle & Adam Jacobs and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club amp Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM

VIDEO: YouTube's Jon Cozart, Stage Vet Barry Bostwick in Musical Episode of INSIDE THE EXTRAS STUDIO by TV News Desk

YouTube star Jon Cozart Paint - creator of viral hits like Disney parody, 'After Ever After' brings his considerable talents to this week's INSIDE THE EXTRAS STUDIO, a musical episode in whi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:15PM

After Factory Layoffs, The 'Skeleton Crew' Is Left Behind by Jeff Lunden

Born and raised in Detroit, Dominique Morisseau has written three plays about her hometown. Her latest explores the lives of auto workers struggling to keep their jobs during the 2008 econom…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:03PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda Among Winners at Drama League Awards by Lauren Yarger

Lin-Manuel MirandaHamilton won the award for Outstanding Production of a Musical,  and its composer and star, Lin-Manual Miranda, won the Distinguished Performance Award at the 82nd an…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 07:30PM

King John, Rose Theatre, Kingston by Ismene Brown

According to Sellar and Yeatman in 1066 and All That, the true bible of English history, King John was a Bad (to be exact, an Awful) King. Shakespeare had quite an interest in Bad Kings - Ri…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:28PM

Lee Evans to retire from comedy circuit to spend more time with family by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Comedian says death of manager at 53 also influenced decision, and that last date on Monsters tour will be final performanceBrian Logan on Lee Evans: who else can do what he does?Comedian Le…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:19PM

Arts | Connecticut: Review: ‘A Song at Twilight’ at Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey by Michael Sommers

Noël Coward’s play, about a man whose ex-lover confronts him with details of his dark past, offers conflict, surprise and an affecting conclusion.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:19PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Nabiyah Be, Damon Daunno, Amber Gray, Patrick Page and More in Chavkin & Mitchell's HADESTOWN at NYTW by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop NYTW presents HADESTOWN, written by celebrated singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and developed with and directed by the inventive two-time OBIE award-winning directo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:19PM

ALADDIN's Alan Menken Chimes In His Choices For The Next Disney Film On Broadway by Michael Dale

Three of his Disney musicals have transferred from film to stage. Which do you think should be next

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Humans’ Win 2016 Drama League Awards (FULL LIST) by Gordon Cox

“Hamilton,” “The Humans” and Lin-Manuel Miranda were among the winners of the 2016 Drama League Awards, which anointed a quintet of winners that are also in the runni…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:39PM

No, Bernadette Peters Will Not Hold for You, Sutton Foster Is the Bravest Individual & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

The weekend is upon us, and you know what that means: time to stay in bed and cry as you try to rank your favorite Roses in Gypsy! Well, that, and the Lessons of the Week. The Great White Wa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:31PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Matilda's Allison Case by Broadway.com

Matilda's Allison Case drops by Broadway.com HQ!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:31PM

The 2016 Helen Hayes Award Recipients To Be Unveiled This Monday Night at The Lincoln Theatre: Here are the 2016 Nominees by Joel Markowitz

The 2016 Helen Hayes Award recipients will be announced at The Lincoln Theatre this upcoming Monday, May 23rd. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show begins at 7:30 PM. There are nominations i…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:25PM

Happy Hour at Spooky Action (review) Brilliant live action gaming by Ben Demers

As gaming and virtual reality become ever more ingrained into popular culture, it’s about time that some creative minds brought it into the world of theater. In the interactive escape dram…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:19PM

TWITTER WATCH: Jeremy Jordan Working on BAT BOY Revival? by BroadwayWorld

Could Bat Boy be flying back to the stage According to Jeremy Jordan, a new production might be in the works. He tweeted

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

VIDEO: THE TEMPEST Performed Outdoors By Nude All-Woman Cast In Central Park (NSFW) by Michael Dale

The Outdoor Co-ed Topless Pulp Fiction Appreciation Society makes a point about attitudes towards nudity with their first theatre production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:16PM

Video Flash: Cirque du Soleil's Paramour Takes Flight on Broadway

The soaring new musical marks Cirque's Great White Way debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Spot: 25 Candid Photos of Broadway and Dance Royalty at the NYC Astaire Awards by Mfoss

Every year since 1982, the Astaire Awards have honored those with the most twinkling toes and fanciest feet. This year Shuffle Along was the shining star, winning three awards for best male …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:58PM

The Many Characters of Lupino Lane by Stephen Massa

On the third floor of the Library for the Performing Arts, one of the exhibit cases has recently been devoted to unique film related materials found in the Billy Rose Theatre Collection. Cur…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 05:42PM

‘2 Broke Girls’ Beth Behrs Laughs At Sex & Cancer In NY Stage Debut: Deadline Q&A by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Beth Behrs stands over her mother, asleep in a hospital room and dying of cancer. “I’ve been single for so long,” she says, “I’ve started having wet…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:39PM

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Joins the Ranks of Celebs on Sardi Walls by Sandi Durell

  Jesse Tyler Ferguson is the latest actor to receive a caricature unveiling at Sardi’s and be added to its famous celebrity walls. Currently starring in the comedy Fully Committ…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:28PM

Anything Goes @ Gateway by Barry

Cole Porter’s tap dancing musical comedy Anything Goesopened at The Gateway in Bellport Village and will run through June 4.   Anything Goes, a Tony Award-winning musical ki…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:26PM

See the Starry Attendees of the 2016 Drama League Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The 82nd annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Zachary Levi and Megan Hilty, took place on May 20 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. As reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda received the Distingui…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:22PM

Odds & Ends: GOT's Rose Leslie Set for Mike Bartlett's Contractions, Sara Ramirez Departs Grey’s Anatomy & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. GOT's Rose Leslie Set for Mike Bartlett's Contractions We’re keeping a close eye on this production—it …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:22PM

Tony Awards Close-Up: Funnyman Christopher Fitzgerald Loves His Weirdo Character in WAITRESS by BroadwayWorld TV

From the moment Christopher Fitzgerld enters the stage in Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson's WAITRESS, the comic genius begins. He plays Ogie in a performance that has earned him his third T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

VIDEO: THE KING AND I's Daniel Dae Kim Talks Cell Phone Mishap on 'Live' by TV News Desk

THE KING AND I's Daniel Dae Kim was the guest co-host on this morning's LIVE. The actor spoke about starring in the production, now playing at Lincoln Center, and shared a recent incident he…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

Scenic Designer David Rockwell Wins NYCxDesign Award for SHE LOVES ME by BroadwayWorld

Scenic Designer David Rockwell has just earned an NYCxDesign Award for his set design of Roundabout Theatre Company's She Loves Me. This marks the first year that Interior Design Magazine ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Cirque du Soleil's PARAMOUR on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

Cirque du Soleil - PARAMOUR, the organization's first created specifically for Broadway. PARAMOUR is now in previews for a Wednesday, May 25 opening night at the Lyric Theatre. Below, Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

The King and I Welcomes Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim by Monica Simoes

See the cast celebrate the new Anna and King to Siam!

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Drama League Winners: Hamilton, Color Purple,The Humans, View From the Bridge by Sandi Durell

  The Drama League (Executive Director, Gabriel Stelian-Shanks) announced today the winners for the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards:  Outstanding Production of a  Musical, Hamilton; �…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:06PM

Wilma Theater Announces 5-Show Lineup for 2016-17 Season by American Theatre Editors

The theatre's season will include Nick Payne's "Constellations" and Stew and Heidi Rodewald's "Notes of a Native Song."

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:05PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Tony Nominees: Best Revival of a Play by Dei Lewison

A raucous backstage farce. A nearly four-hour journey into one family’s anguish. Raging conflict in a New England village and on the docks of Brooklyn, both seen through the eyes of a …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:42PM

This Week: Curing Mortality, Fake Magic, and… FML by Julio Martinez

NEWS Academy Award nominee/Golden Globe winner Bruce Davison, in a pre-recorded cameo, has joined the cast of Grey Ensemble Theatre’s premiere of Fuck My Life, focusing on how t…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:38PM

Crude in every sense of the word by Amelia Parenteau

The epigraph to Jordan Jaffe’s new play, Crude, reads, “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. This quotation is follow…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 04:33PM

Exclusive Photo Shoot with the Cast of Kentucky by Monica Simoes

Check out Playbill.com's exclusive on-set photo shoot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Betsy Wolfe, Patti Murin & Okieriete Onaodowan Led Lab of Broadway-Bound Frozen by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We can’t hold it back anymore—we have more news about the Broadway-bound Frozen stage adaptation. Betsy Wolfe (Bullets Over Broadway), Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones) and Okieriet…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM

Songwriter Alan Menken Tells Which of His Disney Films He'd Like To See on Broadway Next by Robert Viagas

His Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and Newsies were adapted to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Tuck Everlasting, and a tough choice by Cogency

Tuck Everlasting. Music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle. Broadhurst Theatre, New York.   If you could choose to live forever, would you? T…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 04:14PM

Tony, Tony, Tony...

Can you answer these questions about Tony Award nominees and winners?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Actors exposed physically and emotionally in S h e e t s: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Salvatore Antonio and company keep tone at right level of playfulness in very intense, very naked play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:06PM

Photo Flash: Dominique Morisseau's SKELETON CREW Opens Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company's critically acclaimed, world premiere production of Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, that sold out at Stage 2 earlier this se…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

INSTAGRAM CHECK: UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Tituss Burgess Sings With Joy Before Filming With Julie Andrews by Michael Dale

The Broadway and television star can't control his excitement when about to work with the living legend.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Broadway's Jacob Ming-Trent to Appear on New AMC Series FEED THE BEAST by TV News Desk

BroadwayWorld has learned that stage veteran Jacob Ming-Trent, whose credits on the Great White Way include HANDS ON A HARDBODY and SHREK, will appear on AMC's new series FEED THE BEAST, sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Josh Charles, Michael Urie & More Celebrate SPACE on Ryder Farm at 2016 Kick-Off Party by BroadwayWorld

SPACE on Ryder Farm, the non-profit artist residency program located on Ryder Farm, an idyllic 200 year-old working organic farm in Brewster, New York announced its 2016 season for The Worki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Photo Coverage: FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Gets Honored with a Sardi's Portrait! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, five-time Emmy Award nomineeJesse Tyler Ferguson, currently starring on Broadway in FULLY COMMITTED, unveiled his portraitatSardi's,which will join the historic collection on…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:00PM

Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ and ‘The Humans’ Garner Awards From the Drama League by Michael Paulson

The Drama League, a membership association of theatergoers, on Friday named “Hamilton” the best new musical of the current theater season, and “The Humans” the best new play.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Dominique Morisseau's Skeleton Crew Reopens at Atlantic Theater Company

Ruben Santiago-Hudson directs a return engagement of the acclaimed drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Chita Rivera, Alex Timbers and Rick Elice Remember Roger Rees by Playbill Staff

Family and colleagues of the late, Tony Award-winning actor remember the man who changed the course of their lives and the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Aaron Tveit, Nikki M. James in CBS's BRAINDEAD by TV News Desk

CBS has released a first look at the new comedy thriller BRAINDEAD, premieringMonday, June 131000-1100 PM, ETPT. The series stars Aaron Tveit GREASE LIVE, NEXT TO NORMAL, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:56PM

Brad Zimmerman brings 'My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy' to Skokie by Morgan Greene

Brad Zimmerman’s part-stand-up, part-theater production "My Son the Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy" is coming to Chicago. In the 90-minute show, Zimmerman, who worked as a waiter for 29 years, t…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:56PM

Kansas City Rep Brings New Plays to Town with OriginKC by American Theatre Editors

The theatre aims to put the city on the new play map with the inaugural new works festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:50PM

Technically Speaking with...Nathan Leigh by Michael Block

Name: Nathan LeighHometown: Newton, MAEducation: UConnFavorite Credits: The Convert (Central Square Theatre, 2016), Mother Hicks (Emerson College, 2015), Sealand The Musical (#Serials@TheFle…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:37PM

Photos! The 82nd Annual Drama League Awards by Monica Simoes

See all the stars here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Mapping the Experience of the Student Playwright by HowlRound

By Zoe Kamil. Playwright Zoe Kamil discusses the actual training of student playwrights and shares the insight of several undergraduate playwrights from programs in the US.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:20PM

Dames at Sea Tony Nominee Randy Skinner Counts Down His 10 Ultimate Tony Awards Moments

Four-time Tony-nominated director/choreographer Randy Skinner (Dames at Sea) talks about the Tony Awards' most epic dance numbers.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:13PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton & The Humans Among 2016 Drama League Award Winners by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony, Pulitzer, Emmy and Grammy winner Lin-Manuel Miranda now has a Drama League Distinguished Performance Award to add to his trophy cabinet! The creator and star of Hamilton received the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:10PM

Dick Gregory, Jennifer Hudson & More Step Out for the Opening of Turn Me Loose, Starring Scandal's Joe Morton by Lindsey Sullivan

Emmy winner Joe Morton has officially returned to the New York stage! From Jennifer Hudson to John Legend, take a look at our gallery to see the stars that turned out for Turn Me Loose's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:10PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 Favorite Roses in Gypsy by Lindsey Sullivan

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

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:10PM

Livestreaming The 7th Annual Lilly Awards—New York—Mon, May 23—#LillyAwards by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The Lilly Awards proudly presents The 7th Annual Lilly Awards , honoring extraordinary women artists by promoting gender parity at all levels of theatrical production. This …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:02PM

Theater News: Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More Win Drama League Awards

Winners of the 2016 ceremony have been revealed.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Music News: Ghostlight Records Releases World Premiere Recording of Jasper in Deadland Today

The show features music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver and book by Oliver and Hunter Foster.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

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SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Elise Kibler, Joe Tippett, and More Star in Indian Summer

Gregory S. Moss' new play is directed by Carolyn Cantor.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Vineyard Theatre Extends Paula Vogel's Indecent

The new drama is directed by Rebecca Taichman.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Diving Into “The Relationship Exponent” by Team Situation

Relationships dominate our lives. Their value is greate […]

SOURCE: www.situationinteractive.com at 02:57PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- HADESTOWN's Chris Sullivan by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Chris Sullivan, who stars as 'Hermes' in HADESTOWN, playing at New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Transgender Actor MJ Rodriguez Thanks Telsey + Company For HAMILTON Audition by Michael Dale

The 2011 Clive Barnes Award winner as Angel in RENT was seen for Peggy Schuyler.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Playwrights Daisy Foote, Adam Bock & Sarah Ruhl Among Space on Ryder Farm's 2016 Residents by BroadwayWorld

SPACE on Ryder Farm, the non-profit artist residency program located on Ryder Farm, an idyllic 200 year-old working organic farm in Brewster, New York announces its 2016 season for The Worki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Photo Flash: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Cast & Creatives Meet the Press in Chicago! by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday, May 19, the cast and creative team of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL arrived in Chicago for a press conference. Check out a look at the big day below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, HAMILTON, THE COLOR PURPLE & More Win Big at the 2016 Drama League Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League Executive Artistic Director, Gabriel Shelian-Shanks gathers today for the 82nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony, hosted by 2016 Tony Award-nominees, Zachary Levi She Love…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:57PM

The Shakespearean drama of Quebec sovereignty by Robert Everett-Green

Hamlet is the best template for the province’s sovereignty, and may be even better as a frame for any PQ leadership campaign

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:54PM

Friday Read: Broadway's Cell Phone Problem, Continued...

Methinks that intrusive uses of technology at the theatre is a topic that we're going to continue to discuss and be plagued with ... and even more so as the wearables market starts …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

DVR Alert: TUCK EVERLASTING Cast, Jessie Mueller, Sean Hayes Set for NBC's TODAY by TV News Desk

The cast of Broadway's TUCK EVERLASTING will perform on NBC's TODAY on Monday, May 23rd. The appearance was previously scheduled for last week but was cancelled due to inclement weather.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work from The Public Theater, NYC—@WatchMeWorkSLP, use hashtag #howlround by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from the Public Theater in New York City on Monday, May 23 at 2pm PDT (Vancouver) / 4pm CDT (Austin) / 5pm EDT (Toronto) / 21:00 G…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:39PM

Spotlight On...Sven Ratzke by Michael Block

Name: Sven RatzkeHometown: Berlin and Amsterdam 
Education: Learning by doing, and watching and working with the greats like Nina Hagen, Hanna Schugulla, Joey Arias, The Tiger Lillies and …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:37PM

In Case You Missed It: May 14-20 by Robert Simonson

A Bronx Tale get a new lease on life, Bette Midler gets a co-star, and the days of critic plus-ones end at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Private Reading of Frozen Musical Held in NYC by Andrew Gans

The cast was led by Betsy Wolfe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:29PM

Livestreaming Kris Verdonck Artist Talk: Listen to the Bloody Machine—Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, New York—Wed, May 25 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents Kris Verdonck Artist Talk: Listen to the Bloody Machine —livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produ…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:25PM

Director Bi Gan On His Stunning Debut, ‘Kaili Blues’ by Craig Hubert

The 26-year-old writer and director Bi Gan’s debut feature, “Kaili Blues,” which opens at Metrograph in New York City on May 20, is an imprecise, sui generis mystery filmed in China’…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:21PM

2016 Drama League Awards: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton, The Humans by New York Theater

  Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton won 2016 Drama League Awards, for  distinguished performance and Outstanding Musical, respectively. The Humans won for Outstanding Play. The Color Pu…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:15PM

Concert Review: Agne G in ‘A Night to Remember’ at The Scottish Rite Temple Auditorium by Mark Beachy

On Saturday, April 2nd, classical crossover singer Agne G performed in her debut solo concert called ‘A Night to Remember’ at the Scottish Rite Temple in Baltimore, Maryland. Fan…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:15PM

Winners of Drama League Awards Announced by Andrew Gans

Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda received the Distinguished Performance Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

The Color Purple Star Cynthia Erivo on Dating Aladdin, Falling for Heather Headley & Playing Whoopi Roles by Broadway.com

The Color Purple Tony nominee Cynthia Erivo talks about hearing audience sniffles, texting with Jennifer Hudson, being a fitness fanatic and making her mum proud.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Fully Committed Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Joins Sardi's Elite with Portrait by Lindsey Sullivan

While his character takes reservations in the basement of the swanky restaurant where Fully Committed takes place, Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been invited to (literally) hang with the best at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Randy Steinmeyer will star in Dashnight Productions' 'Chops' by Morgan Greene

Casting has been completed for Dashnight Productions "Chops," which will open at Theater Wit this summer. Randy Steinmeyer will star as Walt with Larry Neumann Jr. as Vince, Danny Sullivan a…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:05PM

Cabaret News: Barbara Cook to Present One-Night Concert Celebrating the Release of Her Memoir

Cook is known for the original productions of Candide, The Music Man, and She Loves Me.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Peter and the Starcatcher land at Lyric Stage Company of Boston

The origins of the Boy Who Never Grew Up are revealed.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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In 'Body of an American,' a journalist's work is laid bare by Chris Jones

Sam Zell, the Chicago real estate magnate and former controlling shareholder of the Tribune Co., plays a key role in "The Body of an American," the play by Dan O'Brien about Canadian photojo…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:59PM

An Underground Supper Club Where Music Moves The Menu by Maria Godoy

Philip Gelb once toured with top musicians. Now he's a chef who hosts intimate dinner parties where the entertainment, by innovative world musicians, is as experimental as the ever-changing …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:58PM

From Walter White To LBJ, Bryan Cranston Is A Master Of Transformation

After five seasons as Walt on Breaking Bad, Cranston reinvented himself as Lyndon B. Johnson in the play (and now the HBO film) All the Way. Originally broadcast March 27, 2014.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 01:58PM

Livestreaming DANCE New York Performed Manifestos—Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, New York—Mon, May 23 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents DANCE New York Performed Manifestos —livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV net…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:53PM

Competition: Win tickets to Christie in London by A Younger Theatre

Win a pair of tickets to Christie in Love at King’s Head Theatre Directed by Mary Franklin | Written by Howard Brenton | 25 May – 18 June Meet notorious serial killer: …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:46PM

Jimmy Stewart: The Westerns by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the most famous of all 20th century Stewarts, James “Jimmy” Maitland Stewart (1908-1997).  Stewart was a member of an elite club, what might be called &…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:46PM

London's National Theatre Will Limit Critics To Just One Press Comp by Michael Dale

The long-time tradition of offering two press comps to reviewers will be discontinued in August.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

2016 TEDxBroadway Talks Now Available Online by BroadwayWorld

Today, the organizers of TEDxBroadway released videos of the talks and performances from the fifth annual event held February 22, 2016 at New World Stages in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Kiss Me Kate on an intimate stage by Cogency

Kiss Me Kate by Cole Porter with Bella and Sam Spewack. Act II Playhouse, 2016.   Strictly speaking, a house this small would not be ideal for a blockbuster from Broadway’s golden age…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 01:26PM

Essay: One dancer’s loving tribute to the Zen and artful life of Atlanta Ballet’s John McFall by Alessa Rogers

(Editor’s note: Atlanta Ballet company dancer Alessa Rogers earned her stripes in 2012 when she was noticed by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp during rehearsals and plucked into the le…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:25PM

Theater Buzz: Obie’s, Stars in the Alley, NY Pops & More by Matthew Wexler

There’s so much to keep up with this week in the theater world. Here are notable happenings! Obie Awards Update The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President) and The Villa…

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Caroline Neff will star in Simon Stephens' 'Wastwater' at Steep by Morgan Greene

Caroline Neff, recently named an ensemble member at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will return to Steep Theatre to star in Simon Stephens' "Wastwater," it was announced Friday. Neff joins a c…

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Interview: “Yaki Yim Bamboo” Director Alex Acevedo on Creating a Musical for Kids by Allison Hohman

Yaki Yim Bamboo is a new musical for children based on the successful play The Island of Yaki Yim Bamboo, which has played in numerous organizations and theatres including the Schomburg Cent…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:11PM

Photos! Andrew Rannells, Jane Krakowski and More Celebrate David Rockwell by Hannah Vine

The Actors Fund threw a party at Vandal celebrating David Rockwell’s 20th Broadway set design for She Loves Me.

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'My Solo Show' a Broadway wannabe's ego fills the stage by Nina Metz

Like a hyperactive kid just back from theater camp, Shirley Lame (pronounced le-MAY) takes the stage to sing classic Broadway duets all by her lonesome. Embodied, to the hilt, by Rebecca Soh…

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Features: The week in pictures: 13-20 May

Matthew Bourne, Sierra Boggess and Russell Tovey made this week's picks

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Photo Flash: Lincoln Center Welcomes Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim to The King and I

The pair star as Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Honoring the Helen Hayes nominees: Kerri Rambow, actor, teacher 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 last in our series highlighting this year’s Hel…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:54PM

FIRST LISTEN: Celine Dion Covers Queen Classic 'The Show Must Go On' by BroadwayWorld

This Sunday, Dion with perform the Queen classic The Show Must Go On with Stirling at the 2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS. Check out the studio version of the cover below

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Sheldon Harnick, Klea Blackhurst & More Set for Lyrics & Lyricists' 2017 Season at 92Y by BroadwayWorld

92Y announces Lyrics amp Lyricists 2017, the 47th season of the country's preeminent American Songbook series. LampL brings together top music directors, lyricists, artists and music histori…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM

Barbara Cook Coming to Feinstein's/54 Below in Celebration of New Memoir by BroadwayWorld

Barbara Cook will be present a one night only concert celebrating the publication day of her eagerly anticipated memoir THEN AND NOW.

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Photo Flash: THE KING AND I Welcomes Marin Mazzie & Daniel Dae Kim to Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Three-time Tony Award nomineeMarin MazzieandDaniel Dae Kimrecently joined the Tony Award-winning production ofRodgers amp Hammerstein'sThe King and Iat the Vivian Beaumont Theater. The compa…

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JASPER IN DEADLAND World Premiere Cast Recording Released Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records releases the world premiere recording of the acclaimed musical Jasper in Deadland online and in stores today, Friday, May 20. The show - with music and lyrics by Ryan Scot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM

VIDEO: Rehearsal Preview of Robert Cuccioli in 5th Avenue Theatre's PAINT YOUR WAGON by Michael Dale

The Lerner and Loewe classic score will be performed with a new book by Pulitzer finalist Jon Marans.

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BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - The Best Leading Actress in a Musical Tony Nominees! by Ken Fallin

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

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STAGE TUBE: Director Tina Landau Talks THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL by Stage Tube

On Thursday, May 19, the cast and creative team of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL arrived in Chicago - and BroadwayWorld.com was on hand to meet the team Today's entry director, co-conceiver, and hom…

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Arlen, Porter and Fields to Be Celebrated in 2017 Lyrics & Lyricists Season by Robert Viagas

The venerable series will return to NY's 92nd Street Y.

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Fuse Film Review: “Love & Friendship” — Jane Austen, Artfully Revised by Tim Jackson

The film and the book are all in good fun, in the spirit of “mocking affection” that is a part of Whit Stillman's artistic vision

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Michelle Monteith on The Heidi Chronicles and its complex lead by Brad Wheeler

Michelle Monteith plays the lead in The Heidi Chronicles at Soulpepper

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Hunter Foster-Georgia Stitt Musical Heading to Rhinebeck Writers Retreat by Playbill Staff

The new musical is among nine works that will receive developmental support in Rhinebeck, NY, this summer.

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Barbara Cook Will Celebrate Autobiography with NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning singing actress will play Feinstein's/54 Below in June.

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Review: A Night of Need by Michael Block

The joke set up is simple. A guy walks into a bar. But the punchline, that's where things get interesting and the ingenuity of the writing comes in. In Half Moon Bay by Dan Moyer, a drunken …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:24PM

D.C. theater honors will be a family affair for a Bethesda-based stage designer by Rebecca Ritzel

Brian MacDevitt, his wife and sons will be at the Helen Hayes Awards ceremony Monday.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22PM

Bobby Smith, standing tall (in heels) in ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ by Nelson Pressley

Singer-actor-dancer steps into the spotlight to play Albin at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:22PM

On The Red Carpet: Interview with Nigel Lythgoe: “So You Think You Can Dance” by Corine Cohen

Corine Cohen got to do a quick interview with Nigel Lythgoe Dance Judge and Producer. He is currently working on ” So You Think You Can Dance” and he has also been a Judge on …

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Jane Eyre review – bold Brontë ballet is anything but plain by Judith Mackrell

Cast, DoncasterCathy Marston displays a novelist’s touch in layering characters in her wonderfully choreographed show for Northern BalletEarly reviewers of Jane Eyre complained that Charlo…

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The Bard goes bare: The Tempest performed naked in New York by Mahita Gajanan

To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday and to promote normalisation of nudity, an all-women group are performing his final play naked in Central ParkOn top of a hill in New York’s Central P…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:14PM

Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry

Whatever Happened to the Plot? As far back as Aristotle, plot was recognized as an essential element of a play. Plot, according to Aristotle, consists of clearly defined problems the charact…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:09PM

Betsy Wolfe, Patti Murin & Okieriete Onaodowan Lead Lab of Broadway-Bound Frozen by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We can’t hold it back anymore—we have more news about the Broadway-bound Frozen stage adaptation. Betsy Wolfe (Bullets Over Broadway), Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones) and Okieriet…

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Three-Time Tony & Oscar Winner Mark Rylance Will Lead Nice Fish in the West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

After talk that Mark Rylance would return to Broadway this fall in Farinelli and the King, comes the news that he instead will headline Nice Fish in the West End. The three-time Tony and Osc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:09PM

Hamilton's Daveed Diggs Shows Off His Oakland Shirt Collection & Jefferson Fan Gifts by Broadway.com

Hamilton Tony nominee Daveed Diggs takes us into his dressing room at the Richard Rodgers Theatre to show off fan gifts, his hometown shirt collection and more.

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Friday Playlist: Lerner & Loewe Classics for Eliza Doolittle Day, May 20

Enjoy 25 of Lerner & Loewe's most beloved songs.

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Broadway Actors Line Up for Muny 42nd Street by Andrew Gans

The classic musical will play the St. Louis venue beginning June 24.

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Rachel Tucker Returns For Wicked’s 10th Birthday by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Producers have announced the cast that will lead Wicked into the show’s 10th Birthday celebrations at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London. From the 5th September 2016…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:04PM

You Will Remember Me Will Receive American Debut by Playbill Staff

Hudson Stage Company will present the American premiere of the hit Canadian play by Francois Archambault.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Theater News: Wicked's Rachel Tucker Will Take Her Elphaba Back to the West End

Tucker is currently playing the role on Broadway through July 30.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Jennifer Simard Sing on Today by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee performs a new tune by David Friedman and Kathie Lee Gifford.

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Photo Flash: The RUTHLESS! Tina Denmark 'Congratulates' SHUFFLE ALONG by BroadwayWorld

That diabolical eight-year-old Tina Denmark (as played by Tori Murray in RUTHLESS!) has again been seen stalking the Theatre District. This week she stopped by SHUFFLE ALONG to congratulate …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

The Object Lesson (review) at Studio Theatre by Daron Christopher

Americans increasingly seem to have a love-hate relationship with “stuff”. Visitors from abroad find themselves amazed at the vast array of artisanal cheese available at any grocery stor…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:48AM

A Look at John Legend’s Turn Me Loose Opening Night by Hannah Vine

The Dick Gregory bio Off-Broadway show stars Scandal’s Joe Morton.

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Turn Me Loose by Darryl Reilly

Wearing a black suit, white shirt and black tie, the mature Morton with his expressive face, smooth resonant voice and fluid physicality, vividly captures the essence of “The black Lenny B…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:39AM

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 5/20/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 5202016.

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THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- A BETTER PLACE's Rob Maitner by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up withRob Maitner, who stars as 'Les' in A BETTER PLACE, playingat The Duke on 42nd Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Nominees- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein by Walter McBride

On May 4, the 2016 Tony nominees flocked to 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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Photo Coverage: ECLIPSED's Lupita Nyong'o Celebrates Her New Sardi's Portrait! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Oscar winner amp Eclipsed Tony Award nominee Lupita Nyong'o was joined by Eclipsed playwright and star of 'The Walking Dead' Danai Gurira and some of her Eclipsed costars for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/20/16- Judy Kuhn by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Judy Kuhn Kuhn made her Broadway debut was in The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She then played Cosette in the 1987 multiple award winning Broadway production of Les Miserables bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:38AM

Nia Vardalos to Star in Stage Adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's 'Tiny Beautiful Things' by Ashley Lee

The play will make its world premiere in November at The Public in a season also debuting a Harvey Fierstein starrer and David Byrne's new Joan of Arc rock musical.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:36AM

Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, The Great Gregory Hines in JELLY'S LAST JAM, 1992 by Michael Dale

Twenty-four years before SHUFFLE ALONG, Gregory Hines starred in another George C. Wolfe musical about African-American performing artists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

After More Than a Decade, Sara Ramirez Departs Grey's Anatomy by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star is a Tony winner for her work in Monty Python's Spamalot.

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Michael Urie's Buyer & Cellar Will Be Taped for Broadcast by Robert Viagas

WNET is recording a recreation of his Off-Broadway solo show in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM

Photos! Lupita Nyong’o and Jesse Tyler Ferguson Joined the Famed Walls of Sardi’s by Hannah Vine

Their portraits were revealed at Sardi’s May 19.

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Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Arts Collective @ HCC by Ilene Chalmers

HCC Arts Collective’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is hilariously F-U-N-N-Y (enjoyment, amusement or lighthearted pleasure) and delightfully Q-U-I-R-K-Y (chara…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:15AM

Identical acrobat twins make you see double at ‘Paramour’ by Mark Kennedy

On Broadway these days is a pair of brothers who, quite literally, put their lives in each other’s hands every day.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:14AM

Florian Zeller's The Truth Will Transfer to London's West End by Ryan McPhee

Following an engagement at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Florian Zeller’s The Truth will transfer to London’s West End. The new translation from Christopher Hampton will begin pe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:00AM

Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr., Episode 1: Welcome! 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 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Modern Family, Fully Committed Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Gets Immortalized at Sardi's

The Emmy nominee received a portrait for the restaurant's famed walls.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley as Shug Avery in Broadway's The Color Purple

Headley replaces Jennifer Hudson, who made her Broadway debut in the role.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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FROM DOWN UNDER: The Sound of Music by Simon Parris

Perhaps it is the same everywhere, but The Sound of Music seems to have always held a special place in the hearts of Melbourne theatregoers. This polished production is set to continue the l…

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Backstage in Biscuit Land: Welcoming All by Nicole Serratore

Courtesy of Touretteshero"Hands on buzzards.""Biscuit wave.""Pony cunts."Suddenly, Jess Thom looks sheepish. That last phrase was unplanned. Language is slippery and in Backstage In Biscuit…

SOURCE: Mildly Bitter's Musings at 10:45AM

'Jersey Boys' returns to the Fox in fine form by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Four Seasons' hits punctuate a well-written backstage story.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:37AM

Staging Of 'Dirty Dancing' Incorporates A Story With Meaning by Christopher Arnott

"It's NOT my life by the way. Thanks for not asking that." Eleanor Bergstein explains how she went about turning her screenplay for the classic romance "Dirty Dancing" into a stage show. "I …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:36AM

Theatre Review: ‘City of Angels’ at NextStop Theatre Company by Lynne Menefee

City of Angels won six Tonys including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical by M*A*S*H creator/writer Larry Gelbart and Best Original Score by the legendary Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity, On The…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:34AM

'Double Text' lays out goofy 'rules' for dating and texting by Nina Metz

Once upon a time, back in the analog days of the '70s, David Mamet gazed upon the mating habits of the young and single in his play "Sexual Perversity in Chicago," and in "Double Text," a br…

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Photo Flash: First Look at THE COLOR PURPLE's New Shug- Heather Headley! by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Grammy Award winner HEATHER HEADLEY just assumed the role of 'Shug Avery' inJohn Doyle's critically acclaimed production of the Broadway musical,The Color Purple. This is Ms. Headle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

Cal in Camo Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere production by William Francis Hoffman stars Tony nominee David Harbour.

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Eclipsed Celebrates Release of Boko Haram Hostage by Robert Viagas

The Broadway drama is campaigning to win the release of 200 girls being held by extremists in Africa.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Lilla Crawford and Jenna Ortega Cast in New York Spectacular by Andrew Gans

Performances begin June 15 at Radio City Music Hall.

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Review: Ireland 100: ‘All That Fall’ by Pan Pan Theatre by Jessica Vaughan

All That Fall is quite the most quite unique, powerful, and delightful experiences I’ve had at the theatre.  Director Gavin Quinn, the Co-Artistic Director of Pan Pan Theatre, brings this…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:00AM

Photo Flash: John Legend, Jennifer Hudson Celebrate Joe Morton, Dick Gregory, and Turn Me Loose

Morton stars in the new play at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Game of Thrones’ Rose Leslie returns to stage in Contractions by Press Releases

As he opens Flowers for Mrs Harris – his final production as Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Daniel Evans today announces the cast for the forthcoming regional première of Mike B…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:55AM

Thrillifying News! Wicked's Rachel Tucker Will Fly From Broadway to the West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Rejoicify! Rachel Tucker, Broadway's current Elphaba, will once again defy gravity in London's Wicked. She will return to the West End production on September 5, leading the company …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:54AM

Vivien Goldman: my Kid Creole musical was a hard nut to crack by Vivien Goldman

Three decades after I met Kid Creole and the Coconuts while profiling them for NME, their musical Cherchez la Femme has finally reached the New York stageThe curtain rises. Anticipation alwa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:54AM

Rachel Tucker to Return to London Wicked as Part of 10th Anniversary Cast by Mark Shenton

Also joining the London cast are Suzie Mathers as Glinda and Anita Dobson as Madame Morrible.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

With ‘The Nice Guys,’ ‘Lethal Weapon’ Writer Shane Black is Back: Do We Really Want Him? by Craig Hubert

“The Nice Guys,” written and directed by Shane Black, has been touted as the “superhero antidote we all need.” A Los Angeles detective movie set in the 1970s, it stars Ryan Gosling a…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:53AM

Stars and the City: Garth Brooks’ New York by Dei Lewison

New York is epic. New York has always been a place that for some reason I feel like I fit.  Even though I don’t look like I fit here. People always made me feel like I fit here. Every…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 09:51AM

All That Fall by Beckett (review) Pan Pan Theatre production is theatrical nirvana by Christopher Henley

Pan Pan Theatre’s stage production of Samuel Beckett’s radio play All That Fall, playing four more times in the Terrace Gallery as part of The Kennedy Center’s Ireland 100 festival, i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:49AM

Patina Miller at Strathmore gala (review) proves she’s ready for her next Broadway show by Trey Graham

If that long-promised revival of Smokey Joe’s Cafe does come to Broadway this year, the producers could do worse than to put Patina Miller front and center — assuming they can afford he…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:49AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 20, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Hot Clip of the Day: There's a USO Show Coming to 54 Below & We're In Rehearsals with Them

The New York Nightingales celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a variety show reminiscent of the star-studded entertainment of WWII.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:41AM

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Carrie Hope Fletcher

The Chitty star takes us backstage to find out what she couldn't live without whilst on the road

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:37AM

Magic Brian’s Deserted Island Adventure! by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Comedy, Contemporary Variety, Indie Theatre, Magicians/ Mind Readers/ Quick Change, PLUGS Tagged: Celebration of Whimsy, Deserted Island Adventure, Magic Brian, Variety Cruise

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:32AM

Stars of Slapstick #222: Johnny Arthur by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Johnny Arthur (John Lennox Arthur Williams, 1883-1951). The whining, whimpering, simpering Arthur is best known to classic comedy fans today for playing Darla̵…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:32AM

VIDEO: John Legend Talks New Off-Broadway Play TURN ME LOOSE by TV News Desk

Music superstar John Legend stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about his new off-Broadway show TURN ME LOOSE, based on the life of 1960s comic Dick Gregory.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

Fuse Music Feature: Longy School of Music of Bard College — Going Strong at 100 by Jonathan Blumhofer

Celebrating Longy’s rich past has been a big part of the school’s focus these past months.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:28AM

West End Transfer Announced for Florian Zeller's The Truth by Mark Shenton

Originally seen at the Menier Chocolate Factory, it will now begin performances at the Wyndham's in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

An Evening With Charlie Sheen at Theatre Royal Dury Lane by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Hollywood actor Charlie Sheen comes to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 19 June for one night only. Sheen is best known for his work in films such as Platoon, Wall Street, You…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:17AM

School of Rock — The Musical Sets West End Dates

Previews will begin October 24 prior to an official opening November 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

NEWS: Sunny Afternoon extends to Oct, marks 50th anniversary of title song release by Press Releases

Due to public demand, the multi-Olivier award-winning hit British musical SUNNY AFTERNOON has announced another extension to its West End run, until 29 October 2016. The extension will take …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:14AM

The Archive: Guys and Dolls is still rockin’ the boat 65 years after it started by Al Senter

The quality of Guys and Dolls, Frank Loesser’s masterpiece, was acknowledged almost as soon as it opened on Broadway at the 46th

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Mike Dixon: ‘My job is about 40% music, 60% diplomacy’ by Mark Shenton

Musical directors and supervisors are the unsung heroes of musical theatre, even if it is their work that makes all the singing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Scene Around: May 19 by The Stage

Pictures from this week’s theatrical events include National Centre for Circus Arts fundraising gala, The Gruffalo’s 15th birthday and Theatre 2016 conference after

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NEWS: Florian Zeller’s The Truth transfers to Wyndham’s, 27 Jun by Press Releases

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Menier Chocolate Factory Productions today announce the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed production of Florian Zeller’s The Truth following …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:54AM

Theatre News: Sunny Afternoon announces West End extension

The show is now booking until October 2016

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:49AM

Blogs: Holly Williams: How do you review a suicide note?

Our critic discusses the 'lurid fascination' with women who kill themselves and Kane's 4.48 Psychosis

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:49AM

Five of the best… plays this week by Lyn Gardner

Wrecking Ball | Tonight I’m Gonna Be The New Me | Boy | People, Places And Things | Matilda The Musical Action Hero’s latest show is a clever and coolly manipulative look at what is real…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:46AM

Katherine Ryan: ‘Sara Pascoe is the voice of our generation’ by Rachel Aroesti

From Garbage to Funny Girls, the comedian reveals the things she finds the funniestThe Soup remains one of the most consistently funny shows. The writing on that encouraged me to keep talkin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:46AM

Three of the best… dance performances this week by Judith Mackrell

Northern Ballet: 1984 | What Remains… Anatomy Of An Artist | International Dance Festival BirminghamJonathan Watkins is making a name for himself with adaptations of literary works. Follow…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:46AM

Fun Home part of The National’s next season and Hamilton deal announced by Lorraine Treanor

When announcing their upcoming season, Washington’s National Theatre also announced a Hamilton tie-in. As with The Kennedy Center’s offer, subscribers to the National Theatre&#…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:34AM

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 5/20; BLOOD IN THE SNOW in Boston, Reimagined CATS in Columbus, I SEE YOU in S. by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Boston, Columbus, South Africa and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include the Worl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20AM

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Andrea McArdle, Sally Struthers and More in Gateway's ANYTHING GOES by Stage Tube

The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County kickedoff its new season on Wednesday May 18 with ANYTHING GOES. Tickets start at 59 and go on sale to the public on Tuesday, March 22 at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20AM

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Tony Sheldon, Caesar Samayoa, Michelle Aravena and Gregory Treco in Goodspeed's THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicalscontinues its commitment to innovative, thought-provoking works with a bold reimagining of the witty and ridiculous The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd. Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:20AM

Tommy James Kicks Off New Series with Valerie Smaldone at Sheen by Sandi Durell

      by Magda Katz   Valerie Smaldone kicked off her new series “Hit Makers: Music Icons in Performance and Conversation with Valerie Smaldone”  at the beau…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:18AM

KING JOHN – Rose Theatre, Kingston by Emma Clarendon

The rarely performed or heard of play by William Shakespeare sees the return of Trevor Nunn at the Rose Theatre, who valiantly tries to deliver a solid production of a problematic play.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:06AM

CastAlbums.org: REVIEW: Paint Your Wagon – Encores! Cast Recording by David Levy

Originally published on CastAlbums.org. Paint Your Wagon is exactly the kind of show Encores does best. It was an early effort by one of Broadway’s most successful songwriting teams (L…

SOURCE: itsdlevy.me at 08:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Maureen Kelley Stewart The Wizard of Works: E.Y. Harburg by Sandi Durell

  by Joe Regan Jr.   MAC Hanson Award winner Maureen Kelley Stewart, she of the golden voice and beautiful silver hair, has chosen to celebrate “The Wizard of Words:  E.Y. Harbu…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:54AM

The Machine Stops review – EM Forster predicts Facebook in eerie sci-fi drama by Alfred Hickling

Theatre Royal, YorkHumans are reliant on a vast video-conferencing network in an uncanny tale featuring aerial contortions and a score by Ultravox founder John FoxxFor a writer associated wi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:44AM

Blue/Orange review – Joe Penhall peels tricky issues of mental heath and race by Michael Billington

Young Vic, London With tremendous performances from Daniel Kaluuya, David Haig and Luke Norris, Penhall’s drama packs even more of a punch 16 years after its debutJunior doctors are in the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:44AM

Theatre News: Rachel Tucker and Anita Dobson join Wicked 10th anniversary cast

Suzie Mathers will also join from the Australian tour to play Glinda

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:32AM

Review: Running Wild (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Michael Morpurgo's novel is adapted for the stage by Samuel Adamson

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:32AM

A peacock meets his doom by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review the Brooklyn transfer of David Hare’s The Judas Kiss, starring Rupert Everett as Oscar Wilde. Here’s an excerpt. * * * David Hare would seem a n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

NEWS: Rachel Tucker returns for Wicked’s 10th anniversary, Anita Dobson joins cast by Press Releases

WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is proud to announce that, from Monday 5 September 2016, the new cast that will lead the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:24AM

Back from Broadway: Rachel Tucker returns for Wicked’s 10th anniversary, new cast

She's coming home! After wowing Broadway audiences, Rachel Tucker returns to the UK to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of WICKED in the West End. She'll reprise her role as Elphaba along…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:24AM

Martha Lorin Swing Can Really Hang You Up the Most by Sandi Durell

  by Joe Regan Jr. Jazz singer Martha Lorin held court May 18 at Café Noctambulo in a show entitled “Swing Can Really Hang You Up the Most,” with a great trio of jazz musicians:  …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:21AM

Replay: Skip James performs “Devil Got My Woman” by Terry Teachout

Skip James performs “Devil Got My Woman” at the 1966 Newport Folk Festival: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, and F…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Broadway AM Report, 5/20/2016 - The Drama League Awards and More! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

TODAY'S BIG NEWSThe Drama League Awards are being presented today, hosted by Zachary Leviand Megan Hilty

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AM

BWW's On This Day - May 20, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AM

Letter from Samuel Farmer Jarvis was the first rector of St. James Episcopal Church in 1814 found by Jim Dykes in family heirloom by Jim Dykes

Jim Dykes Recently the news was full of reports of another note in a bottle from the early 20th century, which washed up on some beach and was discovered by an awestruck passerby… it’s s…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:08AM

Almanac: W.H. Auden on the problem of modern drama by Terry Teachout

“Unfortunately for the modern dramatist, during the past century and a half the public realm has been less and less of a realm where human deeds are done, and more and more of a realm of m…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Matt Smith To Star In Unreachable At Royal Court by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Anthony Neilson’s new play Unreachable will be presented in The Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 2 July to 6 August 2016. The play is unusual in that it will be created …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:35AM

Booking Period Announced For School Of Rock - The Musical At The New London Theatre

Public booking will open on 25 May 2016 for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical. Previewing at the New London Theatre from 24 October 2016 with op…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 06:27AM

NEWS: Motown extends until Oct 2017, New Smokey Robinson joins cast by Press Releases

The West End production of Motown the Musical today (20 May 2016) releases over 350,000 tickets for sale with the show now booking at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 28 October 2017. With music …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:14AM

PARADE – Manchester by Kristy Stott

The dimly lit, eerie walls of Manchester’s newest performance space, Hope Mill Theatre stand with pride to present the harrowing true story about the trial of Leo Frank. Frank was a Jewish…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:05AM

Should Critics Expect a Plus-One Ticket? by Tracey Paleo

The Telegraph: Critics have a job to perform at the theater: to help the public understand where to spend hard earned dollars and precious time.  Of course, it never hurts to have a little …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 06:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, May 20, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: @ATGTickets Founders Step Down & @PublicTheaterNY Announces Season “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo CLICK FOR THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG… TOUR DATES BELOW A new tour of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In the Night-Time will be presented in 2017. The National Thea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:53AM

The Invisible Hand, Tricycle Theatre by Jenny Gilbert

In the long tradition of fictional characters who embody their monikers, the naming of Nick Bright hardly counts as the most colourful, but it has a sardonic edge when pinned to a young bank…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:37AM

The luvvies’ Brexit letter only shows most people vote with their wallets | Simon Jenkins by Simon Jenkins

That our lucky stars of stage and screen benefit from the EU’s largesse should hardly be a clincher for anybody elseWho can possibly argue with 250 luvvies crying, “Remain!”? How can a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:31AM

Photos: First look: Jesse Eisenberg and cast rehearse The Spoils

The play opens at the Trafalgar Studios next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Review: Stone Face (Finborough Theatre)

JMK Award-winner Roy Alexander Weise directs Eve Leigh's play about life in captivity based on true events

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Review: This is Living (Trafalgar Studios)

Michael Socha and Tamla Kari star in Liam Borrett's debut play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Review: Blue/Orange (Young Vic)

Joe Penhall's 2000 play is revived at the Young Vic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Review: The Joke (Camden People's Theatre)

An Englishman, Irishman and Scotsman get trapped in a joke in Will Adamsdale's new play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Theatre News: School of Rock to open at New London Theatre in October

Venues and dates have been announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway transfer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Alan Menken: ‘You can’t stand around waiting for success – that’s death’ by Mark Shenton

Just as the Sherman Brothers provided the soundtrack to numerous childhoods in the 1960s and 1970s with the film scores they provided

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: School of Rock gets West End premiere at New London, 14 Nov by Press Releases

Public booking will open on 25 May 2016 for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical. Previewing at the New London Theatre from 24 October 2016 with openin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:55AM

Rock on! School of Rock hits West End, opens at New London in Nov

Already a mega-hit in New York, Andrew Lloyd Webber's screen-to-stage adaptation of SCHOOL OF ROCK will receive its West End premiere in November at the New London Theatre, following the ear…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:55AM

So you aren’t happy with producers importing artists onto Australian stages? Let’s make a change by Erin James

Humour me a while. I would like to indulge in some discussion about an issue which has suddenly swept through the Australian (and international) musical theatre industry this week with a fer…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:47AM

These 2 shows are about the crime of being gay by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Once upon a time, kissing the wrong person could land you in jail, as two new off-Broadway shows remind us — one more effectively than the other. The first, Paula Vogel’s “Indecent,”…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:24AM

Theatre News: Game of Thrones star cast in Mike Bartlett's Contractions

Rose Leslie will star alongside Sara Stewart in the dark comedy

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:24AM

Theatre News: The Truth gets West End transfer

Florian Zeller's love triangle play will open at Wyndham's Theatre next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:24AM

Recognising the value of Britain’s fringe theatre by Jonathan Baz

My letter below was published in The Stage todayDear SirI read with interest the very detailed British Theatre Repertoire Report 2014 (May 12) and the trends that it highlights.It …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:03AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Disney On Ice – Frozen UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Disney on Ice present Frozen – a fantastical winter wonderland beyond imagining. The heartwarming Academy Award®-winning tale you love is now a full length production …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:43AM

Gold for the soul: my play about dementia choirs with music by the Manics by Patrick Jones

Based on true stories and with a new song by the Manic Street Preachers, Patrick Jones’s latest play, Before I Leave, examines how choral singing can transform the lives of people with dem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:20AM

Did You Know Google Started Providing Individual User Interaction Data? by Drew McManus

At the beginning of April, 2016 Google quietly rolled out a new feature inside Google Analytics (GA) that takes the first step in a direction they’ve resisted traveling but marketers and m…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Brian Regan at The Warner Theatre by Tiffany Draut

With the nonstop laughter tonight coming from the Warner Theatre in DC, it was easy to tell that Brian Regan had brought his comedy tour to town!  Playing through Saturday, May 21, 2016, Br…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:45AM

Review: ‘The Object Lesson’ at The Studio Theatre by Ravelle Brickman

The Object Lesson—a highly acclaimed one-man performance piece, set in a warehouse of the mind that is stacked with memories and the objects that evoke them—has finally arrived in DC, wh…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:20AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Secret Lives (and Loves!) of Edward Gorey by Amelia Parenteau

A multimedia exploration of Gorey's private life. Photo by Jenny Anderson.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:28AM

Chopin by Candlelight by Arts Review

Australian audiences will be treated to a unique opportunity to hear from one of the world’s greats, when Piers Lane performs Chopin by Candlelight – a beautiful selection of works b…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:18AM

'X-Men' Stars Pick Class Clown & Best Smile by Young Hollywood

'X-Men' Stars Pick Class Clown & Best Smile The YH Studio welcomes the next generation of world-saving mutants, the stars of 'X-Men: Apocalypse' Evan Peters (Quicksilver), Alexandra Shipp (S…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, May 20, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Fawlty Towers – Live on Stage by Arts Review

The first images of the world premiere cast of Fawlty Towers – Live on Stage have been revealed ahead of the strictly limited, four-week only season at Sydney’s Roslyn Packer Theatre, f…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:45AM

Stage & Screen Star Christine Baranski Speaks at Juilliard Commencement; Cicely Tyson Among Honorees by BroadwayWorld

The Juilliard School will confer honorary doctorates on five remarkable artists during its 111th Commencement Ceremony today, May 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

FIDDLER and KING AND I Designer Michael Yeargan Among 2016 TDF/Irene Sharaff Honorees Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Legendary scenic and costume designer, MICHAEL YEARGAN currently represented on Broadway with Fiddler on the Roof and The King and I, and costume designer SUSAN TSU are among the 2016 TDFIre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

Cheyenne Jackson Headlines THE 5TH AVENUE FOLLIES Gala Tonight in Seattle by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre is thrilled to welcome back to its stage after a 12-year absence Grammy-nominated Broadway, television and pop music star Cheyenne Jackson, who will headline the annua…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

CAMP DAVID Opens Tonight at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globepresents theArena Stage production of Pulitzer Prize winner Lawrence Wright's thrilling new play CAMP DAVID, directed by Arena Stage's artistic director, Molly Smith.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

JASPER IN DEADLAND World Premiere Recording Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Recordsreleases the world premiere recording of the acclaimed musical JASPER IN DEADLAND online and in stores today, May 20.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

Tony Nominee Bryce Pinkham Headlines Piedmont Players' A NIGHT ON THE STAGE Fundraiser Tonight by BroadwayWorld

A NIGHT ON THE STAGE is the annual fundraiser benefiting the operating funds of Piedmont Players Theatre PPT in Salisbury. The gala, headlined by Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham of Broadway's A G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

BROOKLYN CRUSH Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording Released Today by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Records releases BROOKLYN CRUSH Original Off-Broadway Cast Recordingdigitally and in stores today, May 20, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

Christine Lahti, Jason Ritter and Georgia King Star in THE CITY OF CONVERSATION, Opening Tonight at The Wallis by BroadwayWorld

The divisive world of Washington D.C. politics moves to center stage of the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts when Anthony Giardina's searing poli…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43AM

Avenue Q cast announced for Melbourne run by Matt Edwards

Musical theatre favourites Ross Hannaford (CATS, Sweeney Todd), Sophie Wright (Wicked, Follies in Concert), Sun Park (Hi-5, Mamma Mia!)  and Vincent Hooper (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Heather…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:34AM

Masculinity: Not your daddy’s narrative by Micheline Auger

I don't know about you but it's hard to believe that back in the day (a little over 100 years ago), it was understood and accepted that, psychologically speaking, boys wanted to kill their f…

SOURCE: NYTE Small Press at 12:33AM

The Sound of Music – Photo Feature by Erin James

The Sound of Music opened in Melbourne last night at the Regent Theatre on Collins Street – the third stop in the show’s Australian tour. Photographer Belinda Strodder (dancephot…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:15AM

Their Recent History: A Video Overview of 2016’s Best Actor in a Musical Tony Nominees by Mark Ezovski

Look back at some of the recent work done by Alex Brightman, Danny Burstein, Zachary Levi, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom, Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10AM

Watch Julia Mattison Channel Her Elderly Alter Ego, Ruby Manger by Michael Gioia

Ruby Manger Live! The Farewell Engagement will hit Feinstein’s/54 Below, and we have an exclusive video preview!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07AM

Drama About Jimmy Carter’s Camp David Accords Opens Tonight by Robert Viagas

Richard Thomas and Hallie Foote star at the Old Globe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

“Arresting” New Greasepaint Roars at Goodspeed Today by Robert Viagas

Star Tony Sheldon earned a Tony nomination for Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

4 Stage Vets You Didn’t Realize Were Never Tony-Nominated…Until Now by Ruthie Fierberg

It may seem crazy that these four actors, with all their stage credits, have never been nominated for the silver statue. But this year proves: Good things come to those who wait.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Talking it Out: Politics Takes the Stage in “The City of Conversation” by Evan Henerson

As the Los Angeles production opens tonight, the cast talks about their part in politics and today’s presidential race.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Diva Talk: Danielle Brooks’ Journey from Color Purple Audience Member to Purple Tony Nominee by Andrew Gans

The Orange Is the New Black star earned a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Andrea McArdle Opens as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes by Robert Viagas

The Long Island production co-stars Sally Struthers

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Zachary Levi and Megan Hilty Host 82nd Annual Drama League Awards Today by Andrew Gans

50 actors have been nominated in the coveted Distinguished Performance Award category.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Yes, they can dance: Students with special needs crowd the ballroom by Janice Crompton / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Spend a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon at the DancExplosion Arts Center in Ross and you’ll see the room fill with smiles: Teens and young adults with special needs laugh, twirl and lear…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

McCandless man honors Shakespeare with play by Robert Podurgiel

Charles David Richards will bring his one-act play about William Shakespeare to the Schoolhouse Pavilion in North Park on Sunday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Stage preview: A comedic '39 Steps' delights by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It has been 81 years since Alfred Hitchcock introduced the spy thriller “The 39 Steps” and a decade since it morphed into a stage adaption as a comedic homage to “The Master of Suspens…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
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Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
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