Monday, June 13, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton’ Enjoys Best Week Ever at the Broadway Box Office by Michael Paulson

The hit musical, which won 11 Tony Awards, grossed over $2 million for the first time. “Hamilton” still lags behind the industry leader, “The Lion King.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:27PM

DCTS ticket giveaway: two $50 Goldstar gift certificates. Contest closes Thursday at 5pm by Lorraine Treanor

  This week we return to one of our most popular giveaways –  two $50 Goldstar gift certificate, good for any event listed in Goldstar. Redeem it anytime. Here’s how to ent…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:21PM

Tony Awards 2016 Highs and Lows by Michael Block

As expected, the 2016 Tony Awards were all about Hamilton. While the show didn't tie or beat The Producers mark of twelve awards, they still stole the show. But what about the rest of t…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:15PM

Cititour Review: Taming of the Shrew by Brian Scott Lipton

...William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” a raucous, if now very politically incorrect, comedy in which a free-thinking firebrand of a woman learns to submit to the whims of …

SOURCE: cititour.com at 11:06PM

Review: Take a Ride on the Farce Train With Two From Ayckbourn by Ben Brantley

“Hero’s Welcome” and “Confusions“ run in repertory at 59E59 Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Tempest by Arts Review

With its roots in the Shakespearean play of the same name, Tempest is a major new art exhibition currently on display at Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG). Conceived and developed by…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:59PM

The Taming of the Shrew review – plenty of spunk, but lacking subtlety by Alexis Soloski

Shakespeare in the Park, New YorkAn all-female version of Shakespeare’s problem play starts with a Trump-style announcer at a beauty pageant and ends with a rousing version of Bad Reputati…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:40PM

A Man with Five Children – Darlinghurst Theatre Co by Cassie Tongue

Nick Enright’s A Man With Five Children is a thoughtful exploration of the beginnings of reality television. Based on the Seven Up! documentary series, his filmmaker Gerry (Jeremy Waters),…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:39PM

Review: Petruchio Is a Woman, and Courtship Is a Beauty Pageant, in This ‘Taming of the Shrew’ by Ben Brantley

Janet McTeer plays one disturbed dude in Phyllida Lloyd’s all-woman production for Shakespeare in the Park.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

Review: ‘Trouble in Mind’ at The Stagecrafters Theater in Philadelphia by Tim Dunleavy

In many ways, it’s startling to learn that Trouble in Mind was first performed in 1955. Alice Childress’ play was decades ahead of its time: it’s a satire of racial stereotypes in Amer…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:10PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Happy Days’ at Quintessence Theatre in Philadelphia by Tim Dunleavy

All dolled up in her fanciest dress, she’s smiling and chipper. It’s a sunny day, and Winnie is not going to let a little thing like the gigantic mound of dirt she’s buried in up to he…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:39PM

'Taming of the Shrew' review: Strong cast, but short of discipline

Of all Shakespeare's major works, few seem as horrid today as "The Taming of the Shrew." How are theater artists supposed to make a screwball romantic comedy about a new husband who breaks t…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 09:36PM

Theatre Review: ‘La Cage aux Folles’ at Signature Theatre by Elliot Lanes

Put yourself back in 1983 for a moment my fellow readers. It was the beginning of the AIDS crisis and Broadway was starting to feel the effects. Many great talents such as choreographer Ron …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:35PM

THE SHOW MUST GO ON by Brian Scott Lipton

While Hamilton stole the show in the musical categories, the love was spread among the dramas.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 09:34PM

'Hamilton' creator: 'Love cannot be killed'

In accepting the Tony Award for Best Score, Lin-Manuel Miranda talked about the power of love in the wake of the deadly gay nightclub shooting in Orlando.      &nbs…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:29PM

'Hamilton' creator on Orlando shootings: LGBT community is the 'cornerstone' of theater by Brent Lang, Brent Lang

"Hamilton" triumphed at the Tony Awards on Sunday, racking up 11 statues including the Best Musical prize. But the victory was colored by the mass shooting at an Orlando gay club this weeken…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 09:29PM

The Tony Awards and the Audacity of Joy on a Day of Hate - The Daily Beast by Kevin Fallon

In the wake of a mass murder of LGBT people in Orlando, theater’s finest celebrated, grieved, paid tribute, and reminded a community in mourning that there’s joy in who they are.

SOURCE: The Daily Beast at 09:26PM

Review: 'American Idiot' rocks in El Cerrito by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

Contra Costa Civic Theatre in El Cerrito presents the musical 'American Idiot,' bringing the famed Green Day music and play back to its geographical roots.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:10PM

Review: Dynamic 'Don Carlo' dazzles at San Francisco Opera by Georgia Rowe, Correspondent

All parts were in place at War Memorial for a superb performance of Verdi's political-religious masterpiece.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 09:10PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Wedding Singer’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Pamela Steinik

The Wedding Singer, now playing at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, will transport you back to the 80s – complete with big hair, big shoulder pads, and big fun. Between the amazing mu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:09PM

Don’t Call Andrew Lloyd Webber “Sir,” and Other Tonys After-Party Obse | Vanity Fair by Richard Lawson

Rubbing elbows with the theater elite after Broadway’s big night—minus the cast of Hamilton.

SOURCE: Vanity Fair at 09:03PM

'The Taming of the Shrew': Theater Review by David Rooney

Janet McTeer and Cush Jumbo play combative newlyweds Petruchio and Katherina in Phyllida Lloyd's all-female Shakespeare in the Park staging. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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We Salute Cynthia Erivo, Jessica Lange, Leslie Odom Jr. & All the Winners at the 2016 Tony Awards by Broadway.com

History had its eyes on the Beacon Theatre on June 12! The Tony-winning Carpool Karaoke king himself, James Corden, hosted the 70th Annual Tony Awards and Broadway.com Resident Artist Justin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:34PM

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Four: The 1990s by Michael Dale

The fourth of a six-part, decade-by-decade video series sampling the legendary artist's performances of musical theatre classics.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:34PM

Review: Janet McTeer, Cush Jumbo Lead "Shrew" in Central Park by Robert Kahn

The first production of The Public's summer Shakespeare season, directed by a veteran of all-female stagings, throws into relief the silly ways men behave.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 08:33PM

Theatre Review: ‘Godspell’ at Cockpit in Court by Pamela Steinik

Was it theatre or bible study class?  Godpsell, directed by James Hunnicutt, blended a musical with parables, mostly based on the Gospel of Matthew.  Having never been to church, a lot of …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:22PM

Inside the Winners Circle by Barry

The Winners of the 70th annual Tony Awards posed with their Trophies in the Media Room after winning their Tony on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Congratulations to all of the 2016 Tony Award Honore…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:21PM

Tony Winner, Lena Hall Re-Rocks the Carlyle, Goes On-Demand, and Dons the ‘Hedwig’ by #cota

By Steve Schonberg (@CntrOnTheAisle) Tonight glam rocker, HBO GIRLS guest star, and “My Little Pony” enthusiast, Lena Hall returns to the Café Carlyle with “Oh! You Pretty…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 08:07PM

Summer Dreams and Re-Imaginings at The Dance Enthusiast by The Dance Enthusiast

"This summer break into the fall will be a time for our writers, board members, and friends to reconsider The Dance Enthusiast's mission and to imagine, re-imagine, and create a more sus…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM

TDE ASKS: Nancy Reynolds, George Balanchine Foundation Video Archives Director by The Dance Enthusiast

"Dance historian Nancy Reynolds has devoted much of her life to sharing with others the importance of George Balanchine’s ballets to the history of dance." Nicole Dekle Collins, New York.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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At Signature, ‘La Cage’ transcends time by Peter Marks

What should feel dated doesn’t in the age of bathroom bills.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:43PM

Barbra Streisand Has X-Ray Vision, Everyone's Handsy for Leslie Odom Jr. & More Lessons of the Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

It was anything but quiet uptown as the 2016 Tony Awards rocked the Beacon Theatre. Now that we’ve slept on it (after crashing a few after parties, of course), here are our main takeaw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:32PM

Review: Source Festival 2016: ‘Secrets & Sound’: Six 10-Minute Plays by Terry Byrne

Don’t feel like committing to a two-hour show in development? Secrets & Sound: Six 10-Minute Plays is your ticket to theatrical speed-dating. You’re bound to fall in love with one of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:30PM

Lisa Fisher and Grand Baton by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Grammy Award winner Lisa Fischer has had a long career performing alongside mega-acts like the Rolling Stones, Nine Inch Nails and Tina Turner. She is coming to Brisbane for the Queensland C…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:27PM

“By the Waters of Babylon” at the Edge Theater by Joanne Ostrow

Just when you think this drama is going to be a study in class consciousness and Hispanic/Caucasian relations, it takes a sharp turn. "By the Waters of Babylon," by Robert Schenkkan ("All th…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 07:16PM

Simpatico Theatre Project’s ‘Time Is on Our Side’ by Mark Cofta

Philly playwright R. Eric Thomas's 'Time Is on Our Side,' in a world premiere by Simpatico Theatre Project, spins a lively mystery that links Philadelphia's past, present, and future LGBT li…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:11PM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 6/12/2016

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending June 12th, 2016. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 07:11PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Hamilton’ Tops Itself in Tony Week by Gordon Cox

It’s too early to tell what kind of effect last night’s Tony Awards will have on the Broadway box office, but it’s not too soon to predict that “Hamilton” is go…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:11PM

Woman-focused Strand Theater buys new home in Hamilton-Lauraville by Tim Smith

The Strand Theater Company, a Baltimore troupe devoted to spotlighting women's voices, has been without a fixed address for two years -- until now. With funding from a Maryland state grant,…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 07:11PM

When The Cool Kids Hung Out At The Museum by Joe Patti

As you may be aware, last Friday, June 11 was the 30th Anniversary of the release of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. To commemorate the anniversary, Vox had an article about how it was a gre…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ at Victorian Lyric Opera Company by Katie Bogdan

Conundrums seem to be Gilbert and Sullivan’s specialty. Their most famous works, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado, explore the comic antics that ensue when seemingly simple people ar…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:47PM

In Memoriam: Emily Biondi by Self-Post News

Remembering Emily Biondi By Those Who Knew Her This weekend, many of us in the local theater community were stunned at the sudden death of one of our own, Emily Biondi. She appeared in many …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:40PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with SiriusXM's Julie James by Broadway.com

SiriusXM host Julie James stops by Broadway.com HQ to recap the 2016 Tony Awards with Paul Wontorek! 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:39PM

2016 Tony Awards: Red Carpet Video by John Vermeer

Get in on the action with BSG host Christopher J. Hanke as he hits the red carpet at the 70th annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 06:34PM

TWITTER WATCH: SPRING AWAKENING's Michael Arden Explains Tony Telecast Mishap by Michael Dale

Where was Michael Arden when Christopher Fitzgerald's face was on camera while his name was announced

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33PM

News: New “In Memoriam” Column on MD Theatre Guide by Mark Beachy

The MD Theatre Guide is pleased to announce our new column, “In Memoriam.”  In this column we honor those in the performing arts community who have passed away. Members of the c…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:25PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Bijou – a cabaret of secrets and seduction by Arts Review

In a Parisian café bar in 1932 we meet Bijou. She is one of the night people, captured in Brassai’s revealing photographs of depression-era Paris. Frayed at the edges, they recall the glo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:45PM

Review: Handle With Care, Dante or Die by Katie Walsh

Mountains of anonymous boxes, furniture, clothes, sentimental shirts and cans of aftershave – Handle With Care is a site specific play set in a series of storage units that takes the a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:45PM

“And Love Is . . .”: Live-Drawing the 2016 Tony Awards by Liza Donnelly

“And love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love,” Lin-Manuel Miranda said in his moving acceptance sonnet at Sunday night’s Tony Awards ceremony—which was,…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:42PM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016: 7 backstage interviews with ‘Hamilton’ cast, Frank Langella & more by Daniel Montgomery

The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held on Sunday, June 12, at the Beacon Theater in New York City. The winners came backstage to dish their awards with the press, and as you might have guess…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:42PM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016: Jessica Lange talks Ryan Murphy & ‘the greatest part I ever had’ by Daniel Montgomery

On Sunday night Jessica Lange won Best Actress in a Play for playing Mary Tyrone in Eugene O’Neill‘s classic drama “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” and that…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:42PM

Tony Awards: James Corden’s Producer on Orlando Tragedy, Last-Minute Changes, Carpool Karaoke by Debra Birnbaum

The show went on at last night’s Tony Awards after the day’s events in Orlando shocked the nation, and the producers say they faced difficult decisions about how to address the n…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:42PM

Best Tonys predictions: Susan Haskins, Brian Lipton, Paul Sheehan and Wayman Wong by Tom O'Neil

Four of the 13 experts predicting Tony Award winners at Gold Derby tied for reaping the best score: 83% (20 out of 24 categories). Below: the breakdown of results. See their original predict…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:42PM

Will Tony Awards boost Emmy chances for James Corden, Jessica Lange, Frank Langella? by Daniel Montgomery

The 2016 Tony Awards, honoring the best in Broadway theater, were handed out on Sunday night, June 12. That was just a few hours before Emmy voters started casting their ballots for the se…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:42PM

Review: ‘Wrecked,’ on TBS, Finds Comedy in a Desperate Situation by Neil Genzlinger

This comedy isn’t above lowbrow humor as it melds elements of “Gilligan’s Island” and “Lost.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:42PM

Arts Beat by Westfield Newsroom

by Mark G. Auerbach   Those Singing and Dancing Political Candidates   The 2016 Election campaign has more outrage, drama, tension, comedy, and sass than any  multiplex cinema marquee. Tw…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 05:42PM

The 2016 Tonys Had the Best Ratings in 15 Years by Josef Adalian

The Hamilton halo lifted Sunday night’s Tony Awards to its biggest TV audience in 15 years. Per preliminary Nielsen data, the 70th annual kudofest drew 8.7 million viewers from 8 to 11 p.m…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

Finally, Some Recognition for Bill Murray, Who Will Receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by Jackson McHenry

Bill Murray has spent enough time at other people's parties that he's now eligible for a party of his own. The Kennedy Center has announced that Murray will receive the 19th annual Mark Twai…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

Backstage Polaroids From the 2016 Tony Awards by Lucas Michael

If you made the mistake of missing last night’s Tony Awards, you would be forgiven for kicking yourself this morning. The show put the Oscars to shame when black actors swept the musical-t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

Fiddler on the Roof’s Sheldon Harnick Agrees That His Tony Lifetime-Achievement Award Is Well-Deserved by Bennett Marcus

When Vulture ran into lyricist Sheldon Harnick on the Tony Awards' red carpet, we asked who would be presenting him with his lifetime-achievement award that evening. “I have no idea. Obama…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

The World Turned Upside Down: The Tonys of Diversity by Jesse Green

Even though it did not beat the record of The Producers — which swept 12 categories in a weak season in 2001 — Hamilton’s scarfing up of 11 wins, out of 16 nominations, was obviously t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

Inside Hamilton’s Buzzing Tonys After-party by Lucas Michael,bennett Marcus

Normally, two parties own Tony Awards night: the official gala at the Plaza and O&M's legendary, rollicking, celebrity-studded after-party that goes until the wee hours. But this year, a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

Why Lin-Manuel Miranda Wrote That Touching Tonys Poem About Love and Tragedy by Bennett Marcus

After delivering his moving “love is love is love is love is love” sonnet while accepting the Tony Award for Best Original Score, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda told Vulture how he …

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:42PM

5 Biggest 2016 Tony Award Snubs by Amy Sapp

With a record-shattering 16 nominations, it was clear that Hamilton would be the big winner on Tony night. But several worthy candidates got trampled in the hip-hop juggernaut’s path as i…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:29PM

Nutrimost Gaining Adherents and a Copycat by Rino16

The Nutrimost diet system has become the most talked about and tried diet plan on the planet. Developed by Dr. Ray Wisniewski, a Pennsylvanian Doctor of Chiropractic, its success is due to t…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:29PM

Tovah Feldshuh convinces in Golda's Balcony: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Theatre actress known for TV's Walking Dead commands the stage as former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:28PM

Exclusive! Check Out the Sizzling Hot Photo Shoot with Janet McTeer & Liev Schreiber for Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Broadway.com

Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber get into character for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starting in October on Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

Odds & Ends: Watch a Sneak Peek of Moana, Lin-Manuel Miranda Deals With Difficult People & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over Tony weekend! Watch a Sneak Peek of Moana We have a new teaser trailer for Disney's Moana, which will land in m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

Fuse Rock CD Review: Boston’s Gozu — The Dark Side of Being Born Again by Arts Fuse Editor

With its new album, Revival, Gozu finally lets loose its own demonic roar.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:25PM

Let's Get This Guy in Front of a Crowd! Fans Loved Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tremendously Moving Speech by Lindsey Sullivan

This year's Tony Awards ceremony was dedicated to all those affected by the horrific tragedy at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and your top speech-makers paid their respects to the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

Raise a Glass! Get a Peek Inside the Glam Post-Tonys Party Circuit by Lindsey Sullivan

The awards have been distributed, the bubbly has been poured and the flashbulbs are popping! Take a look at our photo gallery as Broadway.com takes you inside the Tony Awards after-parties.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:25PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 6/13/2016

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 6132016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

Jeff Awards Will Address Petition To Revoke Darrell W. Cox's 2010 KILLER JOE Honor by Michael Dale

A recent article quotes company members saying the actor was physically abusive during violent scenes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

The Post-Show Wrap Up- Recap on All Things Tony Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The 2016 Tony Awards celebrated 70 years of honoring the best of Broadway last night at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. In addition to the class of 2016 Tony Nominees, the star-studded …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

Kurt Phelan to make New York debut by Arts Review

Kurt Phelan became an Aussie household name after conjuring his inner Patrick Swayze, playing the lead role in the Australian production of Dirty Dancing. Now he explodes onto the New York…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:15PM

A “Mama” To Remember At Two River Theater by Philip

It’s a safe bet that Heather Mac Rae never dreamed she’d be cast in a role created by Marlon Brando. No, the venerable actress is not playing Terry Malloy in a remake of “On the Waterf…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 05:15PM

Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ at Stillpointe Theatre Initiative by Patricia Mitchell

On Friday, StillPointe Theatre Initiative opened its production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, an absurdist play by Tom Stoppard that, along with Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Go…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:12PM

History Was Made at the 2016 Tony Awards, One of the Best Shows of the Last Decade by Amy Sapp

Though sorrow tinged the proceedings, the 70th annual Tony Awards was one of the best presentations of Broadway’s highest honors in recent memory. Host James Corden opened the show with a …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:08PM

On the Couch with Rebecca Clay by Arts Review

Who is Rebecca Clay? An actor… and a wife and mum of 2 beautiful, crazy, fun, funny, full of life children. I really have no idea, so I make it up as I go along. I work in my parents fam…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Hamilton’ Explodes, Topping $2M Even Before Winning 11 Tony Awards: Broadway Box Office by Jeremy Gerard

Broadway’s Week 3 of the new season coincided with the Belmont Stakes, the endurance test of the Triple Crown, and both ended with a pair of noses at the wire. In the horse race, Creat…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:58PM

I’ll Say She Is: The Lost Marx Bros. Musical by Sandi Durell

A silly giddy re-creation of an early Mark Brothers musical, staged with wit and energy         By Joel Benjamin   The Marx Brothers first made their mark on Broadway with a…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:58PM

How Arin Arbus Revived a 130-Year-Old Debate About Feminism by American Theatre Editors

Putting Strindberg's 'The Father' and Ibsen's 'A Doll's House' in rep heightened the similarities, and the contrasts, between the Scandinavian rivals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:56PM

Waitress Actress Molly Hager Blogs the 2016 Tony Awards by Molly Hager

Molly Hager, who is making her Broadway debut in Waitress, takes us behind the scenes at the Beacon. She recounts performing at her first Tonys, the Waitress after party and what went down b…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Review: James and the Giant Peach, Polka Theatre by Katie Walsh

When having the opportunity to become immersed in a Roald Dahl tale, whether you are an adult or a child, the characters and the stories have the power to transport you to a different world …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:46PM

James Corden, Laura Benanti, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Christopher Jackson Call For Theatre Community to Continue Battle for Equality in Wake of Tragedy

On the red carpet, Tony Awards host James Corden and nominees Laura Benanti (Best Actress in a Musical), Lin-Manuel Miranda (nominated in multiple categories, he took home Best Original Scor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Last Night I Danced For You: Performing in the Wake of Tragedy by Eric Ulloa

On Your Feet! cast member Eric Ulloa tries to make sense of the Orlando tragedy, the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, on the day he made his Tony Awards debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Interview: Choreographer Jessica Lang on the Stories of War Veterans, Shakespeare’s Sonnets, and Her Company’s New Home in Queens by Kathryn Turney

Jessica Lang Dance returns to the Joyce Theater June 14-19 with the New York premiere of her latest work: Thousand Yard Stare, set to Beethoven’s late string quartets and created in…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:33PM

VIP Pass Into Five of the 2016 Tony Awards' Hottest Parties with Exclusive Photos

BroadwayBox hit up the parties for Waitress, School of Rock, The Color Purple, Hamilton and the exclusive DKC/O&M after-party.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:31PM

Tony Albert awarded the 2016 Fleurieu Art Prize by Arts Review

The world’s richest landscape art prize, The Fleurieu Art Prize has been awarded to Tony Albert for his work, The Hand You’re Dealt. “The Fleurieu Art Prize is a testament to the growi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:30PM

Abuse in Chicago, Fury in Los Angeles by Steven Leigh Morris

by STEVEN LEIGH MORRIS June 8, the Chicago Reader published an exposé about a decades-old pattern of actor abuse at one highly regarded non-Equity Chicago company, Profiles Theatre. The…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:29PM

'Thaddeus and Slocum' tries to smile through pain of racial inequality by Chris Jones

In the Chicago of 1908, a couple of comedy song-and-dance men named Thaddeus and Slocum are trying to break into vaudeville at the 2-year-old Majestic Theatre and perform somewhere other tha…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:29PM

Broadway Grosses: Before Cleaning Up at the Tonys, Hamilton Reached Yet Another Milestone by Ryan McPhee

History had its eyes on Hamilton on Broadway’s biggest night, but before the musical won 11 Tonys out of a record-breaking 16 nominations, it reached yet another milestone. The revolut…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:28PM

25 Broadway Social Media Posts That Capture Tony Day Excitement by Felicia Fitzpatrick

Broadway stars took to social media to share a glimpse into the big night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

Video: 2016 Tony Awards highlights by Jay Handelman

See the musical performances from the 2016 Tony Awards... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 04:21PM

Tony Award attendees react to Orlando shooting

Stars at the Tony Awards, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Lloyd Webber and James Corden, react to the shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. (June 13)      &n…

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:21PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis, June 6-12 by Robert Simonson

Box office collections surged across much of Broadway last week, making up for losses suffered the previous week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Theater News: Ruthless! The Musical! to Record New Cast Album

The musical spoof will head to the recording booth.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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What It Was Like Inside the Tony Awards After Parties by Michael Gioia

Only a select few scored a ticket to two of the hottest post-show Tony Awards parties. Playbill was there to capture the vibe of the evening, from the food tour at the Plaza to the booze-fil…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Red Carpet @ Tony Awards by Barry

Photos from the RedCarpet at the 70th Annual Tony Awards that were presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing on Sunday, June 13, 2016 at The Beacon Theater in NYC hosted…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:54PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/13 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 612201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 6/12/16 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 6122016.

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The Hamilcast Podcast Chats w/ Anthony Rapp about RENT-HAMILTON Connections, More by The Hamilcast

On June 9th, 4PM, Eastern Standard Time we spoke to none other than Anthony Rapp We chatted everything including his love of Hamilton, what it's like being in the eye of the hurricane of a p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

STAGE TUBE: NYC Gay Men's Chorus Tributes Orlando Shooting Victims with NEXT TO NORMAL Tune by Stage Tube

While the Tony Awards dedicated last night's broadcast to the victim's of the Orlando shooting, others have beensending support in different ways. Below, watch as the NYC Gay Men's Chorus pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

Review: Hyde Park, Scenic Stage Theatre, University of York by Adam Bruce

Seriously, can someone tell me where the time is going?! It’s been a year since I performed in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of York’s annual summer pr…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:45PM

The Fiercest Fashion of the 70th Annual Tony Awards by George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia shares his favorite fashion picks from the red carpet of the 2016 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

How to Get Your Kid Interested in Theater—and Why by Carey Wallace

Theater is a great way to develop empathy

SOURCE: time.com at 03:44PM

Review: ‘Time Is On Our Side’ at Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia by Tim Dunleavy

There’s a song in the Broadway musical Hamilton that asks “Who lives, who dies, who tells your story?” That question is at the heart of Time Is On Our Side, R. Eric Thomas’ new play.…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:41PM

2016 Tony Awards Bestow Much Love on “Hamilton” by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Although "Hamilton" had been nominated for 16 awards in 13 categories, it failed to break the record of Mel Brooks’ "The Producers" which remains the all-time winner with a total of 12. Ha…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:37PM

Critic’s Notebook: Miranda’s big night, and Corden’s larger truths by Peter Marks

On a difficult day, the host set the perfect tone at the Tonys.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:37PM

The Merchant of Venice Receives a Fresh Twist by Olivia Clement

Shakespeare’s classic is reinterpreted by Aaron Posner for the Folger Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Diversionary Theatre Announces 2016-17 Season by American Theatre Editors

LGBT theatre's 31st season features two plays by Lisa Kron, a world premiere, and more.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:33PM

On A Dark Day, The Tonys Double Down On Joy — And Pride by Glen Weldon

The shadow of a mass shooting in Orlando cast a pall over the 70th Annual Tony Awards broadcast, but host James Corden offered a spirited paean to "every Broadway would-be."

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:30PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 6/13

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 6/12…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:30PM

Tony Poll Results! Fans Made a Joyful Noise for The Color Purple's Tony Performance by Lindsey Sullivan

One of our favorite parts of the Tony Awards (aside from the fabulous fashion and totally GIF-able moments) is seeing stars perform selections from Broadway musicals in front of a nationwide…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM

Joe Morton on His Epic Speeches on Scandal & Making Audiences Squirm as Comedian/Activist Dick Gregory in Turn Me Loose Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Joe Morton discusses how playing comedian/activist Dick Gregory in off-Broadway's Turn Me Loose gave him a new perspective on the N-word and the fun of playing Rowan Pope on TV's Sca…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:19PM

Martin Lustgarten’s Contribution In The Investment Banking Industry by Rino16

Investment banks are institutions that aid different companies in enhancing their financial capital. Most investment banks specialize in foreign exchange, equities, derivatives, commodity ma…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:13PM

Hamilton books high on Amazon best-seller list

NEW YORK (AP) -- The day after "Hamilton" won 11 Tony Awards, books related to the musical are also thriving....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:10PM

Bill Murray to be awarded Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Actor and comedian Bill Murray has been chosen to receive the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:10PM

Ian McKellen praises Shakespeare in Shanghai

Veteran actor Ian McKellen brought celebrations marking 400 years since William Shakespeare's death to Shanghai on Monday (June 13), launching the British Film Institute's "Shakespeare on Fi…

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:10PM

Jessica Lange Wins 2016 Tony For Best Actress in a Play For Long Day\u2019s Journey Into Night

The 2016 Best Actress in a Play winner for her work in Long Day\u2019s Journey Into Night, Jessica Lange took the podium in the Tony Awards media room. She spoke about the unique elements of…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

Off-Broadway Revival of Ruthless! Will Be Recorded by Andrew Gans

The cast heads to Carriage House Studios June 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Video Flash: Sean Hayes, Jake Gyllenhaal, and James Corden Do Aladdin Karaoke at the Tonys

Here's what you didn't see on last night's broadcast.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Broadway Celebrates the 2016 Tony Awards in Style

The stars stayed out late — really late — to toast the end of the season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Opera Circle hits a high note with restructured production of Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' (review) by Zachary Lewis

Saturday night at the Ohio Theatre, Opera Circle concluded its season with a new production of Verdi's "Il Trovatore," restructuring the work as a sequence of eight scenes that emp…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 02:37PM

Top Tony Moments: Miranda’s Tearful Sonnet, Corden’s Antics by Cbskapost

As presenter Barbra Streisand noted, "tonight our joy is tinged with sorrow" — and she wasn't the only one making reference to the horrific Orlando shootings during the Tony Awards ceremon…

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 02:33PM

Same-Sex Kiss Cut From Singapore Production of LES MISERABLES by Michael Dale

An unscripted kiss, meant as a comic bit, would have changed the production's official rating.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Second City Stages Trump Parody Musical by Olivia Clement

In Trump We Trust! is now playing at Second City’s Hollywood Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

The Tonys Were Amazing…But Did You See AUDRA?! by Alicia Samuel

Last night’s Tony Award ceremony was filled with incredible performances from some of our favorite Broadway musicals. Including the cast of Hamilton, who gave us three incredible perfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:24PM

VIDEO: Chazz Palminteri Says A BRONX TALE Set For Broadway's Longacre, December 1st by Michael Dale

The musical based on his solo play premiered at Paper Mill in February, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Review Roundup - Aaron Tveit Stars in CBS's BRAINDEAD, Premiering Tonight by TV News Desk

CBS's new series BRAINDEAD, starring Aaron Tveit and Nikki M. James, premieres tonight, Monday, June 13 from 1000-1100 PM, ETPT. Let's see what the critics have to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Photo Flash: Welcome to Bikini Bottom! First Look at World Premiere of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

The SpongeBob Musicalis in previews atBroadway in Chicago'sOriental Theatre24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL. Opening Night is this Sunday, June 19th. This is a limited engagement through…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Broadwaysted Podcast Releases Special Tony Episode with Comedian Jay Schmidt by Broadwaysted

The sun is shining, the birds are singing, your head is throbbing-must be that magical time of the year the afterglow of TonySunday. After live-tweeting our drinking games and general shenan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

VIDEO: Adam Lambert & Queen Dedicate 'Who Wants To Live Forever' Performance to Orlando Victims by BroadwayWorld

At their concert last night, Adam Lambert and Queen dedicated the number 'Who Wants To Live Forever' to the victims of the Orlando shooting.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

BWW TV: BROADWAY SESSIONS Celebrates the Tony Awards with Daisy Eagan & More! by Ben Cameron

The Tony Awards aired last night on CBS yeah yeah yeah, we know you know. The show was lovely and came at just the right moment, given all the horrific things happening in our world. We, at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

New Cast Set for London's The Play That Goes Wrong by Broadway.com

The West End’s The Play That Goes Wrong has announced that there will be a new and doubly incompetent bunch of “would be” thespians taking the stage at London’s Duche…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus Paid Tribute to Orlando with a Number from Next to Normal by Ryan McPhee

In the wake of the attacks at Pulse Nightclub in Orlanda, Florida, the 70th annual Tony Awards were a beautiful reminder that theater can inspire and uplift. As James Corden said in his open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM

Watch Jake Gyllenhaal Make a Shining, Shimmering, Splendid Aladdin at the 2016 Tony Awards by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Whenever Adam Jacobs decides to leave Aladdin, there's a perfect replacement in the wings: Jake Gyllenhaal. The Broadway alum has been teasing us with his singing skills of late, making …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:21PM

Tonys audience largest since 2001, viewers up by 2.2 million

NEW YORK (AP) -- CBS' Tony Awards on Sunday beat last year's audience by one-third....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:13PM

Best Tony moments, including the ones that TV missed by Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- As presenter Barbra Streisand noted, "tonight our joy is tinged with sorrow" -- and she wasn't the only one making reference to the horrific Orlando shootings during the Ton…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:13PM

Hamilton, The Color Purple & More Light Up the 2016 Tony Awards by Tristan Halstead

On Broadway’s biggest, and now most historic night, ten of the 14 Tony-nominated musicals of the 2015-2016 season brought light and life to the CBS telecast held at the Beacon Theatre.…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:02PM

Photo Flash: Peek Inside the The SpongeBob Musical's Underwater World

The cartoon-inspired production makes its world premiere in Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Jerry Ruiz to Direct Tanya Saracho’s Fade for Primary Stages by Olivia Clement

The new play by the Looking writer will debut Off-Broadway in January 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Review: ‘10x10x10” at Fells Point Corner Theatre by William Powell

Ten stories, ten plays, ten minutes per play. That was the set up for 10x10x10, a collection of plays by local area playwrights, which played at Fells Point Corner Theatre. The audience got …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:55PM

The 70th Annual Tony Awards Celebrate “Hamilton” and Diversity by Patrick Pacheco

The enormity of the mass murders in Orlando at a bar frequented by LBGTQ community — “a cornerstone of the theater” as someone described them — cast a shadow over the Tony Awards on …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:52PM

Michu Meszaros Dies: ‘Alf’ Actor Was 76 by Jeremy Gerard

Mihaly “Michu” Meszaros, the Hungarian-born performer who segued from life with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to semi-fame as the sometime-star of the TV sitc…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:50PM

In Memoriam—Faces Lost to the World of Broadway May 2015-May 2016 by Robert Viagas

Roger Rees, David Bowie and Brian Bedford were among those remembered at the Tonys.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

SPILL – Pleasance Theatre by Laura Kressly

Discovering sex is probably one of the most definitive moments of a young life. Good, bad or indifferent, everyone remembers their sexual awakening. Masturbation, losing your virginity, rape…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:36PM

The Subtext. Episode 13: Ruth McKee by Brian James Polak

A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and —…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:35PM

Secrets and Sound, more tiny plays at Source Festival by Tim Treanor

  Crisp, lively, funny and full of life — although not always perfectly successful — the six ten-minute plays in the Source Festival’s Secrets and Sound cohort is a m…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:34PM

Tony’s Draw Almost 9 Million Viewers to CBS by John Koblin

The broadcast, which rode on the popularity of “Hamilton,” also came on the heels of a mass shooting in Orlando; the host said, “Hate will never win.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:34PM

Photos: The Arrivals at the 2016 Tony Awards Red Carpet by The New York Times

It was a somber and slight surreal evening as Broadway’s finest like Sophie Okonedo, Michelle Williams and Cate Blanchett walked the red carpet in the wake of the massacre in Orlando, Fla.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:34PM

At the Tonys, Moments to Remember

Performers struck a balance between joy and sober reflection, with occasional flashes of humor, at the awards on Sunday night.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:34PM

2016 Tony Awards Red Carpet Looks Bring the Classy and Sassy by Shelby Behrman

Broadway’s biggest stars took the 2016 Tony Awards red carpet with a fashion-forward face on Sunday night, June 12th, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.  Our favorite trends fr…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:27PM

BWW TV: HAMILTON Producer Jill Furman Reacts to Tonys Love x11! by BroadwayWorld TV

Could there have been a happier bunch last night than the cast and creative team of HAMILTON The show took home a whopping eleven Tony Awards, giving the producing team plenty to smile about…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26PM

Tony After Parties: “Color Purple” Sensation Cynthia Erivo Still Has No Record Contract by Roger Friedman

In the days when there was a record business, Cynthia Erivo would already have a contract and a hit album. I wrote Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:26PM

Tony Awards Ratings: Up 33% Over Last Year, Best Showing in 15 Years Thanks to Corden, Hamilton, No Basketball Game by Roger Friedman

The Tony Awards ratings look like they were up by 33%– the same amount the Stanley Cup game was down from last Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:26PM

Fuse Book Review: Marguerite Duras’ “Abahn Sabana David” — A Rush Job by John Taylor

Did Marguerite Duras, who had worked in the French résistance during the war, feel guilty about not having been sufficiently concerned about the Shoah?

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:21PM

My Top 5 Favorite Moments of the 2016 Tony Awards.

And mic drop! The 2016 Tony Awards is in the books! Ironically, I think it was the most anticipated Tony Awards I’ve ever seen in my 23 years in the biz, even though we all knew who wa…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 01:15PM

'Hamilton' wins best musical, takes 11 Tony Awards by Tribune News Services

"Hamilton," the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, won the 2016 Tony Award for best new musical, capping an emotional night in which many in the Broadway community rallied to emb…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 01:15PM

The 2016 Tony Awards: After Orlando by Michael Schulman

For more than a year now, any half-conscious prognosticator could have told you that the 2016 Antoinette Perry Awards would unofficially be the “Hamilton” Tonys. Mostly, it was. Nominate…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 01:15PM

'The Perfect American,' controversial opera about Walt Disney, to get U.S. premiere at Long Beach by David Ng

"The Perfect American," the controversial Philip Glass opera that recounts the final months in the life of Walt Disney, will get its U.S. premiere next year — not by a major institution li…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:15PM

Shop MAXAMOO by Lindsay Barenz

Our Maxamoo contributors and friends are a witty, loquacious bunch. They say the darndest things! By popular demand, we’ve committed some of our favorite Maxamooisms on the joys and c…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 01:13PM

Consider them the ‘Hamilton’ of Scottish history by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The James Plays, making North American debut at Luminato, give contemporary sheen to tale of three Scots kings.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:12PM

Photos: In pictures: The Donkey Show

The disco re-imagining of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is running at Proud in Camden

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:12PM

Photo Coverage: The Stars Realign at the Annual Tonys After Party with O&M Co. by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from the Beacon Theatre, last night Sunday, June 12 on the CBS Television Network. After the ceremony is when the real fun started though, as most of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Princess Cruises' BORN TO DANCE by Walter McBride

Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz Oscar, Grammy and Tony winning composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin and Princess Cruises just gave a workshop presentation to introduce the second musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Caissie Levy, Krysta Rodriguez & More Set for Yale Institute for Music Theatre's New Readings by BroadwayWorld

The YALE INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC THEATRE announces the creative teams and casting for the two original book musicals, Blessing, music and lyrics by Andrew R. Butler and book by Andrew Farmer, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Review Roundup: Did TONY Host James Corden Turn the World Upside Down? by TV News Desk

As ratings pour in for last night's 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, it appears that the James Corden-hosted ceremony was a record-breaking night for both the CBS network and the history of American…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Diversity, persistence and tending nonprofits win at Tonys by Mark Kennedy

Five things to note following the Tony Awards on Sunday night:

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:07PM

Hamilton Brings Big Ratings to the 2016 Tony Awards by Broadway.com

Hot shows are gold for Tony Awards ratings, so the annual Broadway trophy-fest got a big boost from Hamilton this year. In fact, overnight ratings for the 2016 Tony Awards show a 33% bump fr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:07PM

Jessica Lange just one-upped Meryl Streep with her Tony win by Robert Rorke

They came to prominence in Hollywood films in the early 1980s and were rivals for the Best Actress Oscar in 1983. Meryl Streep won, for “Sophie’s Choice,” and Jessica Lange, who was no…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:07PM

#liberated Takes On The Internet by Dan O'Neil

#liberated, a play created by The Living Room and conceived and scripted by Lillian Meredith which runs at IRT Theatre through June 17th, employs two play structures simultanously with intri…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 01:02PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Onstage This Week: June 13-19 by American Theatre Editors

From mermaid fins to gold pans, it is an exciting week for theatre across the country.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:56PM

Watch All the Musical Performances from the Tony Awards! by Adam Hetrick

From Hamilton’s hot number to show-stopping musical moments from Cynthia Erivo and Jessie Mueller, watch all of the Tony Awards best musical moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Hamilton Winners Talk Runaway Success, Show Off Tony Hardware

The Public Theater production of Hamilton had theatre fans enthralled. When it hit Broadway, the inventive musical immediately proved that it was a hit regardless of the venue. Not long afte…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

A Revolutionary Year for the 2016 Tony Awards by American Theatre Editors

Though 'Hamilton' fell one Tony short of winning the most ever, the real winner of the night was diversity.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:49PM

Hamilton wins big at the Tony Awards; Lin-Manuel Miranda recites sonnet about Orlando shooting by Matt Bobkin

The 2016 Tony Awards were dedicated to the victims of the Orlando massacre, with touching commemorations from host James Corden and award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 12:40PM

2016 Tony Awards: Red Carpet Gallery by John Vermeer

The biggest names in entertainment came out for the 2016 Tony Awards on Sunday, June 12. Check out all of the glamorous photos!

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 12:34PM

BWW TV: Andy Blankenbuehler Reacts to His Second Tony Win for HAMILTON! by BroadwayWorld TV

Just last night,Andy Blankenbuehlerwon the 2016 Tony Award for Best Choreography for Hamilton. His other Broadway credits include In the Heights Tony, Outer Critics, Drama Desk Awards, Bring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

UPDATE: TONY AWARDS Delivers 8.7 Million Viewers; Surges to 15-Year High by TV News Desk

Ratings forthe 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, hosted by James Corden and featuring performances from the16-time Tony nominated musical HAMILTON, rose by 33 year-to-year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Anthony Rapp by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:28PM

Tony Awards Roundup! Spring Awakening's Treshelle Edmond Takes Over Instagram

Treshelle Edmond, one of the actresses who played Martha in the Tony-nominated revival of Spring Awakening, took over our Instagram for the 2016 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:25PM

Tony Awards Roundup! Spring Awakening's Treshelle Edmond Takes Over Instagram

Treshelle Edmond, one of the actresses who played Marta in the Tony-nominated revival of Spring Awakening, took over our Instagram for the 2016 Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:25PM

Tony Award Winners 2016 by Lauren Yarger

Lin-Manuel Miranda (center) and the company of Hamilton. Photo: Joan Marcus.Hamilton led the winners with 11 Tonys. Winners are in RED.Best PlayEclipsed Author: Danai Gurira&n…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 12:24PM

Moving Acceptance Speeches: 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

One would be remiss to ignore the painful haze over the 70th Annual Tony Awards, due to the heartbreaking massacre in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida the day the Tony Awards commenced. …

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:20PM

The Verdict: See What Critics Thought of the 2016 Tony Awards by Robert Viagas

The telecast was the most-watched Tonys in 15 years—but was it good?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:19PM

Historic sites get more visitors thanks to 'Hamilton' fans by Beth J. Harpaz

NEW YORK (AP) -- Historic sites connected to Alexander Hamilton are getting a lot more visitors than they used to, thanks to a little Broadway show you might have heard about....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:19PM

Chicago Actor Responds to Harassment Allegations by Olivia Clement

Darrell W. Cox, who is at the center of the abuse claims at the Profiles Theatre, speaks out.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Tony Awards 2016 – The Winners by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The 70th Annual Tony Awards were held last night in New York and as expected Hamilton triumphed winning 11 of the prestigious awards including Best New Musical. A big winner …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:08PM

Hamilton: it won 11 Tony awards, but can it win over the West End? by Alexis Soloski

What works on Broadway doesn’t always succeed in London, but despite being a deeply American story, the blockbuster musical has the potential to be universalThe Americans are coming! The A…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:07PM

Bill Murray to receive top US comedy prize at Kennedy Center by Ben Nuckols | ap

Despite his move into serious roles, Bill Murray never stopped making people laugh. Now he’s being honored with the nation’s top prize for comedy.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:04PM

Historic sites get more visitors thanks to ‘Hamilton’ fans by Beth J. Harpaz | ap

Historic sites connected to Alexander Hamilton are getting a lot more visitors than they used to, thanks to a little Broadway show you might have heard about.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:04PM

Same-Sex Kiss Removed from Singapore Production of Les Miserables by Andrew Gans

The Singapore staging continues through July 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Theater News: The Illusionists to Return to Broadway for Third Consecutive Season

The world-renowned performers will pay homage to the golden age of magic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Illusionists: Turn of the Century to Land on Broadway by Broadway.com

The Illusionists have magic to do on Broadway for the third consecutive holiday season. The Illusionists: Turn of the Century will play a limited engagement November 25 through January 1, 20…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:56AM

VIDEO: 'Kimmy Schmidt's Titus Andromedon Shares Lost HAMILTON Audition Tapes + Outtakes! by TV News Desk

UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT's Titus Andromedon Tituss Burgess has revealed his lost audition for the Broadway musical HAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom Performs Katy Perry Classic on LIP SYNC BATTLE by TV News Desk

On this week's LIP SYNC BATTLE, it's high school all over again Watch as the CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND star, Rachel Bloom, brings her musical comedy to the stage with Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: In the Studio with Princess Cruises' BORN TO DANCE by Walter McBride

Broadway legend Stephen SchwartzOscar, Grammy and Tony winning composer of Wicked, Godspell and Pippin and Princess Cruises just gave a workshop presentation to introduce the second musical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

VIDEO: Watch TONY AWARDS Closing Number + CHICAGO Tribute by TV News Desk

Check out the closing number below as well as a tribute to the beloved Broadway staple CHICAGO, now celebrating its 20th anniversary

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM

Arts & Ideas Hosts Two Music-Inspired Exhibits by Susan Dunne

The artwork created by Ian Trask that is up now at ArtSpace New Haven is made of spools of multicolored elastic ribbon drilled into the wall, configured in a machine-like arrangement that re…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:55AM

Is 'Hamilton' headed to Playhouse Square? You can bet on it. The question is when by Andrea Simakis

When will Cleveland see Lin-Manuel Miranda's white hot Tony-winning ode to Alexander Hamilton?

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Live From New Orleans: Rock, Blues, and Cajun Zydeco by Jennifer Parker

You can usually tell where you’re going by the people on your plane. Sure enough, French Creole speakers, Jazz Fest t-shirts and guitars in overhead bins signaled loud and clear: this JetB…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:42AM

And The Winners Are…! 2016 Tony Award Winners by Alicia Samuel

Last night was epic. You hear me? EPIC! The 2016 Tony Awards was definitely one for the books. An unprecedented number of African American artists received nominations and several of our Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:42AM

Here are the 2016 Tony Award Winners and Link to Last Night’s Musical Performances by Guest Author

Here are the 2016 Tony Award Winners: Best Play Eclipsed The Father WINNER: The Humans King Charles III Best Musical Bright Star WINNER: Hamilton School of Rock—The Musical Shuffle Along…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:39AM

'The statement is a study in crisis management': Not in Our House leaders decline to meet with Darrell Cox without an apology by Aimee Levitt

Activists calling for a code of conduct in non-Equity theaters have declined to meet with Darrell W. Cox, the actor and artistic director accused of misconduct at Profiles Theatre, unless he…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 11:36AM

Submitting Like A Man: Submitting Like A Woman by HowlRound

By Mya Kagan. Mya Kagan wonders if perhaps women’s submission habits differ from men’s, and whether this affects production statistics.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:28AM

Entire 2016 TONY AWARDS Telecast Now Available for Viewing by TV News Desk

CBS has now made the entire telecast of the 70th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS available for viewing. Click here to re-live the memorable ceremony

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Photo Coverage: SHE LOVES ME & THE COLOR PURPLE Casts Celebrate Tony Night! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from the Beacon Theatre, last night Sunday, June 12 on theCBSTelevision Network. After the ceremony is when the real fun started though, as most of th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

VIDEO: Watch Acceptance Speeches by Andy Blankenbuehler & More Creative Arts Tony Winners by TV News Desk

Below, watch acceptance speeches from HAMILTON's Alex Lacamoire for Best Orchestrations, Andy Blankenbuehler - Best Choreography and Lin-Manuel Miranda - Best Book of a Musical and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks HAMILTON Exit: 'Even If I Take a Break I'll Always Come Back' by TV News Desk

Miranda revealed to ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT that even if he does exit the show in the coming weeks, chances are good that he will return in the future.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/13/16- YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN by Stage Tube

Today in 1999, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown closed at the Ambassador Theatre, where it ran for 149 performances. You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:27AM

Watch Tony Speeches from Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More by Playbill Staff

See a round-up of videos of acceptance speeches from the 70th Annual Tony Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:23AM

CIRCUS DIARIES: Luzia, by Cirque du Soleil by Katharine Kavanagh

Entering the turreted world of tents that forms the Cirque du Soleil pop-up kingdom on the waterfront of Old Montréal, we pass under bright yellow arches of truss, adorned with the butterfl…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:22AM

Netflix Greenlights Animated Series from Nick Kroll by Elizabeth Wagmeister

Netflix has greenlit “Big Mouth,” an animated series from Nick Kroll with a 10-episode order, Variety has learned. The 30-minute “edgy, surreal animated comedy” about teenaged advent…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:15AM

Tonys: Jake Gyllenhaal, Sean Hayes, James Corden Sing "A Whole New World" During Commercial Break by The Hollywood Reporter

The actors joined the awards show host for some Broadway karoake during a break.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:14AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber criticises ‘short-sighted’ arts education cuts by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber has attacked the damage to the arts caused by “short-sighted cuts” to education. His comments come as he announces

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

Slow Burn’s Heathers Sings To The Teenage Misfit In Us All by Bill Hirschman

You know you wanted to murder some abusive soul-crushing bullies and snobs when you were in high school. Heathers knows it and wants to liberate your daydream. So do the cool kids and not-so…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:07AM

‘The Illusionists’ look backward for next Broadway stop by Mark Kennedy

The magic supergroup “The Illusionists” is coming back to Broadway for a new holiday show — and this time they’re bringing a time machine.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:07AM

70th Annual Tony Awards - Official Videos by CBS

Here is a collection of all the official videos from CBS.

SOURCE: BroadwayStars at 11:07AM

Hamilton Wins 11 Tonys Out Of Its 16 Nominations by Jeff Lunden

Tony Awards host James Corden and the night's biggest winners paid an emotional tribute to the 50 lives lost in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday morning.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:05AM

Same-sex kiss cut from ‘Les Miserables’ in Singapore

A kiss between two male actors has been removed from a production of the musical “Les Miserables” in Singapore following complaints.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Waitress’ cast sings Sara Bareilles songs by Paul Sheehan

“Waitress” reaped four Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical. Based on the hit 2007 indie film, this intimate tuner tells the story of Jenna Hunterson (Jes…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Bright Star’ cast sings Steve Martin/Edie Brickell tune by Paul Sheehan

“Bright Star” reaped five Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical. Nominated composers Steve Martin and Edie Brickell built on their Grammy-winning collaborat…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ cast sing a rousing medley by Paul Sheehan

“Fiddler on the Roof” reaped three Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical Revival. It is the fifth return engagement for the 1964 Tony winner for Best Musical…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Spring Awakening’ cast sings and signs by Paul Sheehan

“Spring Awakening” reaped three Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical Revival.Based on Frank Weinkind‘s 1891 play of the same name, it tells the story …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Hamilton’ cast sings medley of Lin-Manuel Miranda music by Paul Sheehan

“Hamilton” won a near-record 11 Tony Awards this year, including Best Musical. That was just one shy of the record set by “The Producers” in 2001. However, “Ha…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘The Color Purple’ cast soars in song led by Cynthia Erivo by Paul Sheehan

“The Color Purple” reaped four Tony Awards nominations, and won both Best Musical Revival and Best Actress for Broadway newcomer Cynthia Erivo in the role of Celie (played by…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘She Loves Me’ cast sings charming medley by Paul Sheehan

“She Loves Me” reaped eight Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical Revival. It is the second remounting of this charming musical from 1963. Joe Masteroff ada…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

Tony Awards Hit Highest Overnight Rating in 15 Years by Laura Prudom

The ongoing “Hamilton” hype helped boost the 2016 Tony Awards to the show’s highest overnight rating in 15 years, growing 33% from last year’s show. The CBS telecast …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:05AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016: James Corden’s opening number of classic Broadway show tunes by Paul Sheehan

After a moment of reflection on the tragedy in Orlando, James Corden kicked off the 70th annual Tony Awards on Sunday with a medley of the most memorable musical moments from the past seven …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:05AM

Jake Gyllenhaal Sang ‘A Whole New World’ During a Commercial Break at the Tonys, and Honestly, Commercials, How Dare You? by Jackson McHenry

Aside from funding television as we know it for several decades, what have commercials ever done for us? Nothing! Less than nothing, in fact. During last night's broadcast of the Tony Awards…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:05AM

Rachel Bloom’s Version of ‘Teenage Dream’ on Lip Sync Battle Looks Like It Was Straight Lifted Out of a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Episode by Halle Kiefer

Do you think Rachel Bloom looked up from her air flute at any point while shooting this week's Lip Sync Battle and thought, “Goddamn it, if only we did covers?” From the looks of the pro…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:05AM

Black Actors Won More Awards at This Year’s Tonys Than in the Last 9 Years of the Oscars by Tolly Wright

In the same year as the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, history had its eyes on the 70th annual Tony Awards. Between the casts of Hamilton and The Color Purple, black performers swept the musica…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:05AM
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Mary MacLeod obituary by Anthony Hayward

Actor best known for appearances in the Lindsay Anderson films If …. and O Lucky Man!Mary MacLeod, who has died aged 78, was a prolific character actor whose face was more familiar than he…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:55AM

A Bronx Tale Musical Will Play Broadway's Longacre by Andrew Gans

The Chazz Palminteri musical will arrive on Broadway in December.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

TONY AWARDS Ratings Spike 33% Year-to-Year; Surge to 15-Year High by TV News Desk

Ratings forthe 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, hosted by James Corden and featuring performances from the16-time Tony nominated musical HAMILTON, rose by 33 year-to-year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

VIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal, Sean Hayes & James Corden Cover ALADDIN During TONY's Commercial Break by TV News Desk

During commercial breaks at last night's TONY AWARDS, host James Corden started up a Broadway-themed 'commercial karaoke', asking for volunteers from the audience to sing some of the most me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

HAMILTON National Tour to Play Salt Lake City During 2017-18 Season by BroadwayWorld

The national tour of the Broadway musical HAMILTON will play the brand-new Eccles Theater in SALT LAKE CITY as part of the 2017-2018 season, it was announced today by producer Jeffrey Seller…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Photo Coverage: The Stars Party Hard at the 2016 Tony Awards Gala! by Jennifer Broski

THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS, aired live from the Beacon Theatre, last night Sunday, June 12 on the CBS Television Network. After the ceremony is when the real fun started though, as most of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

THE ILLUSIONISTS Will Reappear on Broadway This Holiday Season! by BroadwayWorld

ProducersSimon Painter,Tim Lawson,MagicSpace Entertainment, andRoad Show Entertainment LLCjustannounced thatTHE ILLUSIONISTSwill return to Broadway for the third consecutive holiday season f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Photo Coverage: It Must Be Nice... The HAMILTON Cast Celebrates 11 Tony Wins! by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Could there have been a happier bunch lastnightthan the cast and creative team of HAMILTON The show took home a whopping eleven Tony Awards, giving the company plenty to celebrate after the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

From Photobombs to Camera Gaffes: Quirky Moments of 2016 Tony Awards by Amy Sapp

In its 70th year, the Tony Awards spectacular at the Beacon Theatre did not disappoint theatrical connoisseurs. With historic wins from four African Americans in the categories for Best Acto…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:50AM

Jim Lanzone Named Chief Digital Officer for CBS Corp. by Cynthia Littleton

CBS Interactive CEO Jim Lanzone has been promoted to the newly created post of chief digital officer for CBS Corp. The boost for Lanzone, who will remain CEO of CBS Interactive, recognizes t…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:48AM

Patience, goodwill, collective support, good behaviour by Chris Grady

This week I joined a discussion with Andy Barnes of Perfect Pitch exploring his 10-year journey in the development of new writing of Musical Theatre. He has been knee-deep in the opening of …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:47AM

HamilTonys! The Week in New York Theater by New York Theater

Hamilton won 11 awards – best musical, book, score, lead actor of a musical, featured actor, featured actress, direction, set, costumes, lighting, and choreography — at the 70th annu…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:45AM

Singapore cuts same-sex kiss from Les Misérables production by Clarisse Loughrey, Clarisse Loughrey

The city state still outlaws sex between two men, with the act being punishable by up to two years in prison

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:39AM

70th Annual Tony Award Winners by Matthew Wexler

Best Musical Hamilton Best Play The Humans Best Musical Revival The Color Purple  Best Play Revival: A View From the Bridge Best Leading Actor in a Play Frank Langella, The Father Best Lead…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:39AM

Arts Education Wins Big at 70th Annual Tony Awards by Matthew Wexler

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President and CEO) announced via the live telecast of the Tony Awards on CBS, its new Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative. This major new national …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:39AM

The Illusionists Will Return to Broadway in November by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will play the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

Watch the Entire Tony Awards Broadcast by Andrew Gans

The June 12 telecast is now available for online viewing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

In the Wake of Tragedy, The Tony Awards Celebrated Diversity: 'Hate Will Never Win' by Jesse Steinbach

Michael MustoTheater & DanceTONY AWARDStransHillary ClintonMichael MustoThe horrifying massacre in the Orlando gay club Pulse early Sunday truly took a lot of the urgency out of "Best Li…

SOURCE: Out at 10:24AM

TV Ratings: Tonys on Track for 15-Year High by Michael O'Connell

Early numbers put the CBS telecast of the awards show up 33 percent from last year's Tonys.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:21AM

Tony Winner Interviews – Press Room – Listen Up! by Sandi Durell

    It was a Hamilton night all right and the various cast members and creatives, with Tonys in hand, had some illuminating words.  But let’s not forget the exceptional Jess…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:20AM

Watch Sean Hayes and Jake Gyllenhaal Duet on “A Whole New World” by Andrew Gans

During a Tony Awards commercial break, the stage and screen stars joined forces for an Aladdin favorite.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:19AM

‘Hamilton’ Dominates Tony Awards With 11 Wins by John Bonazzo

The ceremony celebrated diversity while also acknowledging tragedy.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:19AM

70th Tony Awards by Barry

HAMILTON Wins Big   No Surprises at the 70th Annual Tony Awards. By Patrick Christiano Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical about America’s first Secretary of the Treasury…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:16AM

In the Moment: ‘La Cage aux Folles’ at Signature Theatre: New Meaning in the Midst of the Orlando Massacre and a Spoiled Son by David Siegel

Signature Theatre’s production of La Cage aux Folles under the sure hands of Director/Choreographer Matthew Gardiner is a fabulously fun rendering.  There is simply no way to leave the pr…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:13AM

Text of the Day: Love N Stuff by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:13AM

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Gregg Barnes by Broadway's Backbone

In this episodeBroadway Costume Designer Gregg Barnes- In order for the ensemble to finish the storytelling, they need certain tools, and costumes are one of them. Two-time Tony-winning cost…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

TONY AWARDS Ratings Spike 33% Year-to-Year; Most Watched Since 2009 by TV News Desk

Ratings forthe 70th Annual TONY AWARDS, hosted by James Corden and featuring performances from the16-time Tony nominated musical HAMILTON, rose by 33 year-to-year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

VIDEO: Best Score Nominees Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform 'Tomorrow' on the TONY AWARDS by TV News Desk

Below, check out the street performance of the ANNIE classic 'Tomorrow' featuring the Tony nominees for Best Score - Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Steve Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Edie Brickell,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Watch Trailer for Disney's New Animated Film, Moana by Andrew Gans

The new film features music by multiple Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Hamilton Powers Tony Awards to a 33 Percent Ratings Jump by Robert Viagas

It was the most-watched Tony telecast since 2009.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
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Corin Redgrave obituary by Michael Billington

A political radical, as an actor he excelled at playing tortured establishment figuresCorin Redgrave, who has died aged 70, was both a formidable actor and a strenuous political activis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:59AM

Rewriting classical theatre: ‘Female characters are sad, have babies or talk about men’ by Emine Saner

The Faction’s writer and director are putting women centre stage in their new production of a Maxim Gorky play In one rehearsal of Vassa Zheleznova, the new adaptation of the Maxim Gorky p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:58AM

Theatre News: The Play That Goes Wrong announces new cast

The West End show will welcome the new cast at the Duchess Theatre later this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:58AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Richard O'Brien's The Stripper

Gloria Onitiri and Sebastien Torkia will star in the upcoming production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:58AM

Theatre News: Details for Aladdin lottery released

Tickets to Disney's new show will be released in a daily lottery at the theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:58AM

Tony Awards 2016: the winners in full by The Stage

Best play Winner: The Humans Also nominated: Eclipsed The Father King Charles III Best musical Winner: Hamilton Also nominated: Bright Star School of Rock —

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:55AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS - Part III by TV News Desk

THE 70TH ANNUALTONY AWARDSaired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on the CBSTelevision Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:44AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, June 13, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Tonys celebrate American theater, from Miller to 'Hamilton,' and tolerance

After a national tragedy, Tony Awards found solace, instruction, joy and healing in art.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:27AM

Cynthia Erivo was gratitude personified during her Tonys acceptance speech

"To every single person in my cast, you are magnificent."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:27AM

Miranda to bow in and out of 'Hamilton'

Speaking backstage at the Tony Awards, 'Hamilton' creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda discusses leaving the show and what his character would think of Donald Trump. (June 13)   &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:27AM

ShowBiz Minute: Tonys, Grimmie, US Box Office

'Hamilton' wins 11 Tonys but fails to break record; Slain singer's New Jersey hometown plans vigil in her honor; 'Conjuring 2' scares up $40.4M to top U.S. box office. (June 13)   …

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:27AM

Heroes and Home, tiny plays at Source Festival (review) by Tim Treanor

A member of his Cabinet asked President Woodrow Wilson how long it took him to prepare his speeches. “It depends,” he said. “If I am to speak for ten minutes, I need a week…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:25AM

Review: Pianist Veronika Böhmová at the Czech Embassy in the Embassy Series by David Rohde

The Czech Republic is a small country with a big impact on music. It’s a good thing they don’t just churn out mere virtuosos, of whom the world has plenty. Instead the best of the lot ha…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:21AM

Same-sex kiss removed from Les Miserables musical in Singapore

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore organizers of the musical "Les Miserables" have cut a scene in which two male actors kiss after complaints from the public in the conservative city state wher…

SOURCE: Reuters at 09:14AM

Fuse Dance Review: Breaking it in with a Bang by Arts Fuse Editor

The Bangs are masters in sending up the gelatinous sentimentality of popular culture, embracing it at the same time.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:13AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s moving tribute to Orlando victims by Michael Riedel, Gina Daidone

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda tearfully dedicated a sonnet to the Orlando massacre victims at the Tony Awards Sunday night.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:12AM

Hamilton Wins 11 Tonys Out Of Its 16 Nominations by Jeff Lunden

Tony Awards host James Corden and the night's biggest winners paid an emotional tribute to the 50 lives lost in a mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday morning.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:09AM

Careers Clinic: Should I collaborate on a showreel? by John Byrne

I’ve been trying to put together a showreel for a while now, and have tried the ‘cheap’ options with varying success (sadly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
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Win a double pass to Sing on through Tomorrow at Chapel off Chapel by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has two double passes to giveaway to Sing on Through Tomorrow at the Chapel off Chapel on Tuesday the 21st of June. Flourish Productions in association with the Melbourne Ca…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:57AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Actress Julie LeGrand by Helen McWilliams

Gypsy will definitely go down as one of my career highlights! It was one of those extraordinary moments when the planets aligned and every element came together gloriously.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:56AM

Interviews: Gemma Bodinetz: Liverpool is addictive

The Liverpool and Playhouse's artistic director on her new rep company and the highlights of her time running the theatres

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:50AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS - Part II by TV News Desk

THE 70TH ANNUALTONY AWARDSaired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on theCBSTelevision Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

BWW TV: Brian Stokes Mitchell on the Honor of Receiving the Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award by BroadwayWorld TV

At tonight's 70th Annual Tony Awards,SHUFFLE ALONG starBrian Stokes Mitchellwas honored with theIsabelle StevensonAward. Check out what he had to say about representing the Actors Fund by re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

'Hamilton' takes 11 Tony Awards, falls short of tying record by Associated Press

Jayne Houdyshell, a mainstay of the New York stage, won her first Tony Award at 62 for playing a gossipy, gently needling mom in "The Humans." That play has a strong St. Louis connection.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:28AM

Fox Theatricals' 'The Humans' claims 4 Tony Awards by From Staff Reports

The play received six nominations.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:28AM

As host, Corden lifts the Tonys — and our spirits by Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Lively show began with a somber tribute to the Orlando victims.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:27AM

BWW TV: HAMILTON's Howell Binkley on Taking Home the Tony for Best Lighting Design of a Musical by BroadwayWorld TV

Howell Binkleywas the recipient of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Lighting Design of a Musical forHamilton. Following his win, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with Binkley, where he op…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 70th Annual TONY AWARDS - Part I by TV News Desk

THE 70TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS aired live from the Beacon Theatre last night on the CBS Television Network. Below, check out photo highlights from last night's ceremony

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16AM

Static at Source Festival (review) by Tim Treanor

The secret to writing a play which grabs you by the heart is to ask a narrative question and then answer it at precisely the right moment. Answer it too quickly, and you have a story which d…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:16AM

James Corden's opening number and other best and worst moments from the Tony Awards by Times Staff

Best and worst moments at the 2016 Tony Awards? On an emotion-filled history-making night, there were plenty. Best: Let’s start with host James Corden’s hilarious opening number, which b…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:10AM
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Video: Watch: Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards performance

The Color Purple actress sang a song from the hit show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:50AM

Review: The Cunning Little Vixen (Glyndebourne)

Melly Still's colourful production of Janáček's operatic fable in a loving revival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:50AM

Harry Potter Grows Up in a New Stage Play by Rino16

A generation that has grown up picturing film actor Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter gets to stretch their imaginations with a new portrayal of the wizard on stage. British actor Jamie Parke…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 07:42AM

Actors of color nab all four major musical acting Tony awards by Melanie Dostis

“Hamilton” may not have broken records ... but history was made during the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:38AM

'Hamilton' wins on somber night

NEW YORK - Hamilton, the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, as expected scooped up Tony Awards on the telecast on Sunday, including best new musical, but it was prevented from br…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 07:38AM

Tony Awards 2016: ‘Hamilton’ wins near-record 11, ‘The Humans’ takes 4 by Paul Sheehan

As predicted, “Hamilton” dominated Sunday’s Tony Awards, winning 11 prizes including Best Musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creative force behind this Broadway juggernaut in…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Top ten Tony moments we loved by Joe Dziemianowicz, Melanie Dostis

It was a long night but a good night.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:38AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘School of Rock’ cast sings Andrew Lloyd Webber tune by Paul Sheehan

“School of Rock” reaped four Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical.  Based on the smash 2003 film, this charming tuner follows the misadventures of Dewey F…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Tony Awards 2016: Shows shut out entirely (‘Shuffle Along,’ ‘Bright Star,’ ‘School of Rock’ …) by Paul Sheehan

Okay, admit it. Sure you love to know who won the Tonys but isn’t it fun to find out which shows were shut out as well. I don’t mean those productions that didn’t even reap…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Tony Awards 2016 winners by show (Spoiler alert: ‘Hamilton’ did the best) by Paul Sheehan

It is always surprising to see the depth and breadth of support for some shows at the Tony Awards and the limited appeal of others. Below, a breakdown of the 24 winners arranged by the three…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Tony Awards 2016: Cynthia Erivo (‘The Color Purple’) & Daveed Diggs (‘Hamilton’) join 90 others who won for Broadway debuts by Charles Bright

Two performers – Cynthia Erivo and Daveed Diggs – won Tony Awards for their Broadway debuts on Sunday night. These victories put them in a freshman club that now has 92 members. Erivo, …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Tony Awards 2016: Good (Lin-Manuel Miranda’s sonnet), bad (In Memoriam) & ugly (no 70th anniversary tribute) by Charles Bright

Sunday night’s 70th anniversary of the Tony Awards proved once again that the best awards telecast out there, but no awards telecast is ever without a few shortcomings. Below, the go…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

‘Hamilton’ Creator on Orlando Shootings: LGBT Community is the ‘Cornerstone’ of Theater by Brent Lang

“Hamilton” triumphed at the Tony Awards on Sunday, racking up 11 statues including the Best Musical prize. But the victory was colored by the mass shooting at an Orlando gay club…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:38AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 performance: ‘Shuffle Along’ cast sings and dances ‘Broadway Blues’ by Paul Sheehan

“Shuffle Along” reaped 10 Tony Awards nominations, including a bid for Best Musical. It recounts the backstage drama of mounting the 1921 musical revue of the same name, whi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016 winner Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘Hamilton’ was ‘an enormous act of faith’ by Daniel Montgomery

When a reporter compared Lin-Manuel Miranda to Stephen Sondheim and William Shakespeare in the 2016 Tony Awards press room, the actor-composer explained, “I spent seven years writing t…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:38AM

Tony Awards: Pride, Passion Flows Through Beacon Theater in Wake of Tragedy by Cynthia Littleton

On the heels of a national tragedy, the crowd inside the Beacon Theater on Sunday night was pulsating with pride and passion for the achievements of the Broadway community in the season of �…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:38AM

Tonys: Four Black Actors Win Best Musical Performances for First Time by Alex Stedman

Take that, Oscars. As the Academy is just recovering from its #OscarsSoWhite fiasco, stemming from its all-white acting nominees, the Tony Awards set a new benchmark in diversity, thanks in …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:38AM

See Titus Andromedon's 'Hamilton' audition

The 'Kimmy Schmidt' character nailed it, in our humble opinion.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:38AM

Tony Awards: 5 Biggest Snubs and Surprises by Gordon Cox

In a 2015-16 season in which the top winner at the Tony Awards, “Hamilton,” had been a foregone conclusion since the musical opened last summer, the biggest uncertainty of the To…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:38AM

70th annual Tony Awards show

       

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A rare red carpet misfire for Cate Blanchett at the Tonys

The fashion darling's complex Louis Vuitton dress wasn't her best.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:38AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tonys acceptance sonnet will move you

"Love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:38AM

After big night, Miranda gets ready to say goodbye to 'Hamilton'

Lin-Manuel Miranda and his co-stars talk backstage after Tony awards.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:38AM

Same-sex kiss nixed from 'Les Miserables' in Singapore

SINGAPORE (AP) -- A kiss between two male actors has been removed from a production of the musical "Les Miserables" in Singapore following complaints from the public…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:38AM

Top Tony moments: Miranda's tearful sonnet, Corden's antics by Jocelyn Noveck

NEW YORK (AP) -- As presenter Barbra Streisand noted, "tonight our joy is tinged with sorrow" - and she wasn't the only one making reference to the horrific…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:38AM

The sincere and real Tony Awards rebuke the Orlando shooting with laughs, music and love by Robert Lloyd, Television Critic

“What is it that makes this year's Tony Awards different from other years'?" is the opening line I'd prepared for this review. The answers were going to be "Hamilton" and host James Corden…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:38AM

‘Hamilton,’ ‘The Humans’ Dominate 2016 Tony Awards

“Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now!” said producer Jeffrey Seller at the end of the 70th annual Tony Awards, presented by the Broadway League and t…

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:38AM

What those 11 Tony Awards for 'Hamilton' mean for Broadway and the art of theater by Charles McNulty

“Hamilton,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s landmark musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, had its coronation Sunday at the 70th Tony Awards. As expected, the show won for best musica…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:38AM

The Cast of Hamilton Introduced James Corden at the Tonys with a Custom Version of \"Alexander Hamilton\" by E. Alex Jung

Who's the host of the 70th annual Tony Awards? He's "that chubby dude from Into the Woods," the late night host with the best pipes, Tony Award winner for One Man, Two Guvnors, a h…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:38AM

Andrew Rannells Spoofs Donald Trump and Glenn Close Plays Hillary Clinton at the Tonys by E. Alex Jung

You didn't think the Tony Awards were going to end without a spoof of presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, did you? Here to skewer our presidential hopefuls are Andrew R…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:38AM

Watch the Hamilton Cast Turn the World Upside Down With Their Tonys Performance by Jackson McHenry

In case you didn’t realize that Hamilton had an advantage going into this year’s Tonys, the cast’s spot was prefaced by an introduction from Barack and Michelle Obama. Compared to the …

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:38AM

Proud Papa Lin-Manuel Miranda Had The Best Reactions as Hamilton Swept the Tonys by E. Alex Jung

The Hamiltonys went pretty much as expected, with Hamilton taking home 11 Tony awards Sunday night — just one shy of tying The Producers' record of 12. And no one was a prouder papa t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:38AM

Watch Cynthia Erivo’s Tony Acceptance Speech and Let Every Known Emotion Tsunami Over You by Jackson McHenry

Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of The Color Purple, won a Tony for Lead Actress in a Musical tonight. The only reason you might conceivably be surprised about that news is if you've been l…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:38AM

Venice Theatre expands summer cabaret festival by Jay Handelman

Nearly two dozen acts are featured in fourth annual festival ... Read more »

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Tony Awards hail 'Hamilton' and denounce hate by The Los Angeles Times

NEW YORK — An air of both celebration and sobriety hung over the Tony Awards on Sunday, as one of the biggest hits in Broadway history was honored hours after the worst mass shooting in U.…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:38AM

Video Roundup: Watch All the Full Performances from the 70th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS by TV News Desk

The talented casts of Broadway's best took to the stage at last night's 70th ANNUAL TONY AWARDS. Below check out all the performance videos from the memorable evening

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:37AM

THE GO-BETWEEN – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Michael Crawford remains on the stage for the duration of the play, narrating and recalling memories of that hot July summer. His stage presence never in question, he delivers a commanding p…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:36AM

Phaedra(s), Barbican Theatre, review: 'Huppert's achievement at keeping you compelled feels all the more prodigious' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

It's twenty years since Isabelle Huppert last appeared in a London theatre. She certainly makes up for lost time now, delivering a tour de force of extraordinary physical abandon and me…

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:32AM

A subdued farewell by Terry Teachout

Palm Beach Dramaworks’ production of Satchmo at the Waldorf closed yesterday afternoon after a month-long run. The occasion was necessarily darkened, for me and everyone else, by what happ…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

In memoriam: Denny Zeitlin plays “Quiet Now” by Terry Teachout

Denny Zeitlin plays his composition “Quiet Now” at the 1983 Berlin Jazz Festival: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Broadway AM Report, 6/13/2016 - Shakespeare in the Park, Irish Rep and More! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

TODAY'S BIG NEWS The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of THE TAMING OF THE SHREW opens tonight And Irish Repertory Theatre will host its Annual Gala with a concert version…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM

BWW's On This Day - June 13, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM

lost&SOUND springboards from Static at Source Festival by Tim Treanor

The principal territory which the Artistic Blind Date lost&SOUND explores is secrets. This it holds in common, at least in part, with Static, the full-length play to which it is bonded, …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:13AM

Poll: What is the most you would be prepared to pay to see Hamilton in London? by The Stage

Broadway hit Hamilton looks set to make its way to London, playing at the Victoria Palace Theatre from next year. But in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Almanac: Cormac McCarthy on good and evil by Terry Teachout

“It takes very little to govern good people. Very little. And bad people cant be governed at all. Or if they could I never heard of it.” Cormac McCarthy, No Country for Old Men

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Stratford Circus Arts Centre ‘beefs up’ drama programming in new season by Georgia Snow

Stratford Circus Arts Centre has unveiled a new drama strand in its latest season, which will see the east London venue “beef

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

Broadway hit Hamilton confirms West End transfer by Matthew Hemley

Broadway musical Hamilton has confirmed it will open in the West End in 2017. The musical, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will run

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:56AM

Hamilton leads diverse Tony Awards winners with 11 gongs by Matthew Hemley

Cynthia Erivo has won a Tony award for her performance in The Color Purple, as part of an historic ceremony in which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:49AM

Michael Colgan steps down from Dublin Gate Theatre by Michael Quinn

Michael Colgan is to step down as artistic director of Dublin’s Gate Theatre after more than 30 years in the role. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: the success of Hamilton in London is no dead cert

As the transfer of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical is confirmed, Matt Trueman looks at whether the show's staggering success will be repeated in London

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:47AM

Theatre News: Round-up: The Tony Awards in tweets

The 70th annual Tony Awards took place in New York last night and the great and the good took to Twitter to celebrate

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:47AM

Theatre News: James Corden's opening number at the 2016 Tony Awards

Corden hosted the 70th annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre in New York yesterday evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:47AM

Best quotes from the Tony awards 2016: 'If I didn't deserve it, this would be embarrassing' by Alex Needham

From Sheldon Harnick accepting his lifetime achievement award to James Corden’s dad’s advice to his son, here are the best lines from this year’s Tonys“Think of tonight as the Oscars…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:46AM

Sheridan Smith delays Funny Girl return by Georgia Snow

Sheridan Smith’s return to Funny Girl will be delayed as the performer continues to recover from stress and exhaustion. Smith took a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:38AM

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Shakespeare’s Globe by Matt Merritt

Anarchy! It’s not what you expect from a Shakespeare play… even one that has been performed in as many ways as A Midsummer Night’s Dream has been tackled. Emma Rice’s debut piece in…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:38AM

Mark Shenton: No surprises at the 2016 Tonys, as Hamilton leaves other new musicals for dead by Mark Shenton

Even before this year’s Tony Awards ceremony had taken place, it had already been dubbed the Hamiltonys, such was the all-white noise

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM

NEWS: Lyceum Waiting for Godot leads Scottish theatre awards by Thom Dibdin

Wait ends for Godot at CATS: The Lyceum's production of Waiting for Godot has won the Best Production award at this year's Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:34AM

57 Theatre Critics Sitting Around Talking by Howard Sherman

If you’re looking for critical consensus, you won’t find much of it in the new book The Critics Say…: 57 Theater Reviewers in New York and Beyond Discuss Their Craft and Its Future (Mc…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 06:24AM

Hamilton Confirms West End Transfer for October 2017 by Mark Shenton

The Tony-winning musical will re-open the Victoria Palace Theatre after an extensive refurbishment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:08AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: 11-time Tony winner Hamilton reopens Victoria Palace in Oct 2017 by Press Releases

HAMILTON, the Broadway musical, which won 11 Tony Awards last night including best musical, will have its London premiere in October 2017. The critically acclaimed musical has broken box off…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:51AM

Tony winner Hamilton confirms West End transfer, reopens Victoria Palace

Not a surprise at all but no less welcome for it. After sweeping the board at last night's Tony Awards with 11 big wins, including Best Musical, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway mega-hit HAMILT…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:51AM

Theatre News: Confirmed: Hamilton to arrive in the West End next year

The Tony Award-winning smash-hit musical will begin its run in London in October 2017

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:40AM

Photos: In pictures: Broadway stars walk the red carpet at the Tony Awards

A host of famous faces attended the ceremony at the Beacon Theatre in New York last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:40AM

Lynn Redgrave obituary by Michael Coveney

Gifted actor with a flair for comedy from a celebrated British theatrical dynastyEven by the colourful standards of her own family's public profile and professional achievements, Lynn Redgra…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:39AM

Tony Awards 2016: Winners list in full as Hamilton leads the pack by Clarisse Loughrey, Clarisse Loughrey

The Broadway smash won 11 of its historic 16 nominations, though it failed to beat The Producers' record in 2001

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:30AM

THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE – Union Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Staged in the Union Theatre, of which this is the last production to be held at this site before moving to its new premises just across the road, a perfect scene is before us.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Backstage: How I gave Ariel wings for Shakespeare exhibition by Donatella Barbieri

For the British Library’s Shakespeare in Ten Acts exhibition, I was invited by curator Zoe Wilcox and exhibition designers Nissen Richards Studio

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Green Room: How do you feel about returning to a rep system? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Hermetic Theatre Company’s Bright Those Claws by Bec Caton

Much like the unassuming, recently accredited sobriety group leader (Sam Trotman), the audience has no idea what to expect from a meeting of addicts in a community hall in the middle of the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:15AM

Hamilton Falls One Award Short of Equalling the Tonys Record by Richard Zoglin

The fact that it didn't win everything was the evening's most notable news

SOURCE: time.com at 04:12AM

Sydney Theatre Company’s All My Sons by Bec Caton

Sydney Theatre Company’s new production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons delves into a family ruined by the second world war, struggling to hold on to each other as they’re torn apart by…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:00AM

Special Reports: 5 Best Moments From the 2016 Tonys Press Room

"Tonight wasn't all about Hamilton — there were also commercial breaks."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: David Babani: 'British critics were less than generous to The Color Purple '

Artistic director of the Menier Chocolate Factory has expressed his joy at The Color Purple winning at the Tony Awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:38AM

WAAPA’s Bring It On The Musical by Craig Dalglish

I’m always blown away by the talent exposed in the major mid year WAAPA musical and this years offering, Bring It On The musical, did not disappoint. As the audience enters the theatre the…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 03:31AM

Watch Cynthia Erivo's Tony Awards acceptance speech

In case you didn't stay up ALL night (and we're pretty sure some of you did), you can watch Cynthia Erivo's full Tony Awards acceptance speech here and have a quick squizz through some of ou…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 03:29AM

Conductor Daniele Gatti on Falstaff: 'It's as if Verdi was saying farewell' by Interview By Andrew Dickson

Verdi was 80 when he finished turning Shakespeare’s Merry Wives of Windsor into a comic opera. Gatti’s 2012 production aimed to draw out its tendernessGiuseppe Verdi was in his late 70s …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:28AM

Vanessa Redgrave on why she was ready to die: ‘Trying to live was getting too tiring’ by Simon Hattenstone

The legendary actor, 79, on ageing, religion, human rights and the notorious Oscars speech that stalled her Hollywood career‘Cheers,’ says Vanessa Redgrave. She clinks her glass of elder…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:28AM

Tony awards highlights: Hamilton wins big as Corden acknowledges Orlando attack – video by Guardian Staff

The Tony awards, which mark the achievements of the theatrical world, took place on Sunday evening in New York with newcomers Hamilton making their mark, winning 11 awards. Host James Corden…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:28AM

Same-sex kiss nixed from ‘Les Miserables’ in Singapore by Associated Press

A kiss between two male actors has been removed from a production of the musical “Les Miserables” in Singapore following complaints from the public.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:21AM

NEWS: The Color Purple, A View from the Bridge & Hamilton triumph at Tony Awards by Press Releases

The Menier Chocolaty Factory’s production of The Color Purple led the British charge at last night’s Tony Awards, hosted by fellow British import James Corden at the Beacon Theatre in Ne…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:12AM

The Color Purple & Hamilton win big at Tony Awards

How proud and excited are British #StageFaves fans?! At last night's Tony Awards, Cynthia Erivo scooped Best Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut in The Color Purple, as we KNEW she w…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 03:12AM

It’s here! The 2015 Arts Industry Digital Benchmark Study by Ceci Dadisman

Its that time of year! Capacity Interactive has just release their 2015 Arts Industry Digital Benchmark Study.  WOOT! Some key findings from the report: Organizations are investing more in …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Beautiful, Bestial, and Bonkers: ‘Iris’ at Opera Holland Park by Warwick Thompson

The score is lavish and sumptuous, the playing gorgeous, the singing excellent. So what makes “Iris” the most bonkers show ever put on at Opera Holland Park?Mascagni’s rarely-staged 18…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:48AM

Peel out the Watchword by Travis Bedard

The Chicago Reader published as careful and deliberate a piece of investigative journalism covering the arts as I can ever remember reading.  In the piece Amy Leavitt and Chris Piatt laid o…

SOURCE: 2AMT at 02:28AM

Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

It’s the last chance to see many big shows, London and Yorkshire festivals bring drama, dance and and site-specific treats, Chagall’s lovers fly into the Globe, and Timothy West plays Ki…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:28AM

Tonys, James Corden and Hamilton offer balm on a bleak day by Alexis Soloski

Hosting, Corden opened with an uncharacteristically serious monologue as the awards ceremony paid tasteful tribute to the victims of Orlando while demonstrating the consolations of theatreHa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:28AM

#BuzzNow: Hamilton [Gasp!] Wins Big at 2016 Tony Awards by Broadway.com

Broadway's smash hit has a good night out at the 2016 Tony Awards, winning 11 trophies.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18AM

They’re Beautiful, And They’re Here: Broadway.com Breaks Down the Performances at the 2016 Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

The curtain has come down on the 2016 Tony Awards, and what a show it was! In addition to tearful speeches (and sonnets), Glenn Close as Hillary Clinton and a fan video from the Obamas, coun…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18AM

These GIFs Are Non-Stop! The 14 Most GIF-able Moments of the 2016 Tony Awards by Broadway.com

The 2016 Tony Awards were a wild ride, from the speeches, to the show performances to Andrew Lloyd Webber playing the tambourine outside the Beacon Theatre. There were plenty of moments&mdas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18AM

Lloyd Hollett: 5 tips for comic performers by Susan Elkin

Lloyd Hollett is one of the UK’s most sought after comedy entertainers. Billed as a “comedy wordsmith”, he is currently on an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Andrew Schneider: ‘Solo touring is a dream come true’ by Georgia Snow

The American performer has toured his one-man show YOUARENOWHERE across the globe. He talks to Georgia Snow about bringing it to the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Review: Of Humans and Hamilton: A Review of the 70th Annual Tony Awards

Hamilton won big, but we already knew that was going to happen, right?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Confirms That He Will Depart Hamilton This Summer by Michael Gioia

In the Tony Awards press room, he said that he will leave the show this summer but did not give a specific date.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41AM

Here Are 15 Tony Awards GIFS We Can't Live Without by Alan Henry

Tonight the 70th Annual Tony Awards were presented in New York City and broadcast live around the country on CBS. If you've been following along on our Twitter BroadwayWorld you'll know we'v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM

The Point of No Return! Ali Ewoldt & Jordan Donica Begin Performances in The Phantom of the Opera by Lindsey Sullivan

With 28 years on the Great White Way, over 11,000 performances and even a viral crosswalk production, The Phantom of the Opera is hitting another historic milestone. Broadway alum Ali Ewoldt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM

The stars who have played Roxie Hart in Chicago by Guardian Staff

London's long-running production of Chicago has a bootylicious new Roxie (click 'Hide' to, er, reveal). She follows in the high-heeled footsteps of Denise Van Outen, Brooke Shields and Renee…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:07AM

Tony awards 2016: Hamilton sweeps the board, winning 11 Tonys by Alex Needham

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster musical dominates the Broadway ceremony, while attendees pay tribute to those murdered in Orlando shootingHaving won the Pulitzer prize and a Grammy award,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:07AM

Tony Awards: “Hamilton” Sweepstakes its Categories, plus Jessica Lange and Frank Langella Best Actress, Actor by Roger Friedman

Hamilton has won best score, best featured actor and actress in a musical and nearly everything else. Hamilton wins Best Director for Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:03AM

Devising Challenge: One-Minute Word Association by Guest Blogger

Devising a brand-new piece of theatre from scratch can be exciting, overwhelming, or just plain scary for students. It can be challenging for students to narrow their focus when there are li…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

'Hamilton' dominates Tonys with two CMU grads taking top awards by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Tony Awards celebrated “Hamilton’s” coronation and 70 years of honoring Broadway Sunday on a night that began with a declaration of solidarity with Orlando and honoring the victims…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:00AM

What Grace Helbig & Hannah Hart Will Never Post Online by Young Hollywood

What Grace Helbig & Hannah Hart Will Never Post Online YouTube stars/actresses Grace Helbig & Hannah Hart stop by the YH Studio to scoop us on their roles in the superpowered reboot of the s…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Photo Flash: Inside the 2016 Tony Award Winner's Circle

See the stars as they posed for photos with their brand-new trophies for the very first time.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Monday, June 13, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: Source Festival 2016: ‘Heroes and Home’: Six 10-Minute Plays by Lauren Katz

Now in its ninth year, the Source Festival aims to act as a starting ground for new work from artists, both new and seasoned, from all over the country. Through collaboration and a great dea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:57AM

The 70th Annual Tony Awards: TV Review by David Rooney

James Corden hosted Broadway’s annual lovefest, a ceremony in which the triumphant success of ‘Hamilton’ was countered by the somber aftermath of Saturday night’s horrific shooting i…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:54AM

Tony Awards Review: Best Musical ‘Hamilton’ Wins 11; Jessica Lange Named Best Actress by Jeremy Gerard

The record 12-Tony sweep by The Producers in 2001 remained unbroken, but that hardly dimmed the enthusiasm for Sunday night’s big winner at the 70th annual Antoinette Perry Awards. Ha…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:45AM

Veterans Win Awards in All Four Acting in a Play Categories by Talaura Harms

“I’ve never been one to rush into things,” 2016 Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell joked upon winning an award for her work in The Humans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44AM

Black Actors Make Tony Awards History by Olivia Clement

For the first time in the history of the Tony Awards, all four major musical acting categories were won by actors of color.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43AM

Tonys: 'Hamilton' Leads the Charge on a Historic Night for Broadway (Analysis) by Scott Feinberg

All four musical performance awards went to people of color for the first time, and Frank Langella tied the record for most wins by a male performer.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:43AM

Tony Awards: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Frank Langella Cite Orlando Tragedy In Speeches by Erik Pedersen

Tonight’s Tony Awards were dedicated to the victims of the abhorrent mass murder in Orlando, and two of the night’s big winners addressed the incident in their acceptance speeche…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:41AM

‘Hamilton’ is the belle of the Tony ball by Michael Riedel

Broadway celebrated its latest cultural phenomenon Sunday night – “Hamilton” — which captured 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. But the celebration came the same day an ISI…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:40AM

Top six jokes James Corden made at the Tony Awards by Melanie Dostis

James Corden provided laughter on a day of darkness.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:31AM

Complete list of winners at the Tony Awards 2016 by Melanie Dostis

It was a great night for Broadway sensation “Hamilton.”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:31AM

‘Hamilton’ wins big at the Tony Awards by Associated Press

“Hamilton,” the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, won the 2016 Tony Award for best new musical, capping an emotional night in which many in the Broadway community ra…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:31AM

Tony Awards: ‘Hamilton,’ Diversity Are Big Winners as Broadway Mourns Orlando Victims by Gordon Cox

“Hamilton” ascended to the awards throne to which the Broadway smash has been headed all season, taking home eleven trophies at the 2016 Tony Awards, including the top prize for new musi…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:31AM

Tony Awards: Frank Langella Says He Couldn’t Stay Silent on Orlando Shootings by Brent Lang

Frank Langella was so moved by the mass shootings in Orlando that he tore up the speech he planned to deliver at Sunday’s Tony Awards so he could pay tribute to the 50 people who had b…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:31AM

Tony Awards 2016: 'Hamilton' wins everything, complete list of winners by Christopher Kelly

"Hamilton" was the big winner in an awards show that also saw victories for "The Humans," "The Color Purple," "Long Day's Journey into Night" and &quo…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:31AM

Tony Awards: Broadway honors 'Hamilton' on a night dimmed by tragedy by Steven Zeitchik

An air of both celebration and sobriety hung over the Tony Awards on Sunday, as one of the biggest hits in Broadway history was honored hours after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:31AM

'Hamilton' sweeps up awards at a sometimes somber Tonys

NEW YORK (AP) - "Hamilton," the hip-hop stage biography of Alexander Hamilton, was, as expected, vacuuming up Tony Awards on the telecast on Sunday, but it will not break the record for the …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:31AM

"Hamilton" Dominated The Tony Awards With 11 Wins

Phillipa Soo and Lin-Manuel Miranda in Hamilton. Joan Marcus Hamilton was always poised to have a big night at the 2016 Tonys: It broke the record for most nominations with a whopping…

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 12:31AM

Tonys respond to Orlando shootings: 'a hideous dose of reality'

NEW YORK - The streets were closed off around the Beacon Theater, the red carpet was rolled out, but the wind-up to the 70th annual Tony Awards on Sunday was a bit muted, said longtime obser…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:31AM

Tony Award Winners (from the Press Room) by Jk Clarke

  Nominations & Winners for the 2016 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards® Presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing Starred Winners***     James Co…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:26AM

Frothy Fun from Off-Broadway’s MARVELOUS WONDERETTES by David Dow Bentley III

When Christina Bianco (Missy), Diana Degarmo (Suzy), Jenna Leigh Green (Cindy Lou), and Sally Schwab (Betty Jean) come bouncing onto the stage of Off-Broadway’s intimate 100-seat Kirk Thea…

SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 12:25AM

Critic's Notebook: The Tonys: A Polished Night of Selling Broadway, With Nods to a Tragedy by Mike Hale

The host, James Corden, began the show with a short tribute to the mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., and a salute to the inclusiveness of the theater world.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:25AM

Theatre News: Hamilton dominates 2016 Tony Awards

Cynthia Erivo and Ivo van Hove were among other winners at the 70th annual awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:21AM

Melbourne season: Heathers the Musical by Anne-Marie Peard

Watching a musical based on your all-time favourite film could be a recipe for disaster. In the case of Heathers the Musical, the show, while incredibly entertaining and fun, struggles to u…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:20AM

‘Hamilton’ sweeps up awards at a sometimes somber Tonys by The Associated Press

The Tony Awards have gotten underway with a heavy heart a night after a gunman killed 50 people at a gay Florida nightclub, leaving many in the Broadway community upset, angry and determined…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:14AM

‘Hamilton’ doesn’t hit a record at the Tonys, but dominates the night by Peter Marks

Hit musical wins in all but two of the 13 categories in which it was nominated.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:14AM

New Block of Tickets Available for Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton on Broadway by Broadway.com

You too can be in the room where it happens! Broadway.com has just released a new block of tickets for Lin-Manuel Miranda's gargantuan hit Hamilton. The Tony-winning tuner is playing to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Tony Awards Poll: Which Musical Number Was the Ultimate Tonys Showstopper? by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2016 Tony Awards blew us all away! From host James Corden's delightful shenanigans to the touching speeches, we're sure we'll be telling the story of tonight for a very …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Tony Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda Intends to Return to Hamilton, A Bronx Tale's Broadway Dates & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories from the Tony winners in the press room that you may have missed at the 70th Annual Tony Awards tonight. Lin-Manuel Miranda Intends to Return to Hamil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Hamilton Dominates 2016 Tony Awards But Just Short of Record; Complete List of Winners by Broadway.com

Is the world wide enough for Lin-Manuel Miranda’s trophy cabinet? As expected, the much-lauded Broadway hit Hamilton dominated the 70th Annual Tony Awards, bringing home a total of 11 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Thumbs Up! Tony Host James Corden Made Broadway's Biggest Night a Fun, Farcical & Fantastic Affair by Ryan Gilbert

Now that the 2016 Tony Awards are over, let's take a moment to talk about how perfectly entertaining James Corden was as the evening's emcee. Corden kicked off the ceremony with a he…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Tony Awards Poll: Which 2016 Tony Acceptance Speech Was Your Favorite? by Lindsey Sullivan

They came; they saw; they dropped mad beats and knowledge. This year’s Tony victors wowed us with words (and tears) as they received their awards. Now it's your turn at t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:14AM

Artefact Theatre: Proof by Keith Gow

Catherine is living the in shadow of her father, Robert, a mathematical genius, who has recently died. David Auburn’s Proof is an exploration of her grief, his mental illness and what Cath…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:07AM

BWW TV: Paper Mill Playhouse's Mark S. Hoebee & Todd Schmidt on Receiving 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award by BroadwayWorld TV

Paper Mill Playhousewas the recipient of the 2016Regional Theatre Tony Award. Accepting the award wasMark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director andTodd Schmidt, Managing Director of the the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/11-6/12/2016

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Sunday, June 12, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

BWW TV: HAMILTON's Paul Tazewell Wins Tony for Best Costume Design of a Musical by BroadwayWorld TV

Paul Tazewellreceived the 2016 Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical forHamilton. Tazewell's other Broadway credits include Doctor Zhivago, Side Show, A Streetcar Named Desire, Mag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, June 13, 2016 – The 70th Annual Tony Awards (2016) by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected]

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01AM

Theater News: The Color Purple's Cynthia Erivo Wins the 2016 Tony for Lead Actress in a Musical

The English actress is making her Broadway debut in the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Theater News: Leslie Odom Jr. Wins Best Actor Tony for Playing Hamilton's Aaron Burr

The category also included Hamilton creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00AM

Who’s Next: Stephen Karam, Playwright by Michael Gioia

As part of Playbill Pride 2016, we set our sights on the next generation of LGBTQ artists. Meet playwright Stephen Karam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What Would Be the Title of Gavin Creel’s Bio-Musical? by Olivia Clement

The She Loves Me star reveals his biggest inspirations, his definition of success and the best advice he’s received in show business.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alison Fraser, Stephen Bogardus, Annie Golden Are Part of Reading of Into the Wild by Andrew Gans

The reading of the new musical is presented by the Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Saoirse Ronan Hosts Finian's Rainbow Concert Featuring Melissa Errico, Malcolm Gets, Max Von Essen by Andrew Gans

The gala evening is held at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Angela Lansbury and Dana Ivey Are Part of Tonight's Reading of Lettice and Lovage by Andrew Gans

The two Broadway favorites join forces for an Acting Company benefit reading of Peter Shaffer's comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Looking Ahead: See What Broadway Has in Store for the 2016-2017 Season by Robert Viagas

All the plays and musicals booked or promised for 2016-2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Taming of the Shrew Opens Tonight in Central Park by Robert Viagas

Janet McTeer, Cush Jumbo, Donna Lynne Champlin and Candy Buckley star in the free, all-female production from the Public Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Muny Season Kicks Off Tonight with Wizard of Oz, Featuring Broadway Artists by Andrew Gans

Performances continue at the St. Louis through June 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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