Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Darcie Denkert, MGM Exec and Broadway Musical Producer, Dies at 64 by Robert Simonson

Denkert helped ferry MGM film properties to the stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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People You Should Know . . . Van Dirk Fisher by Zack Calhoon

Director Van Dirk Fisher (center) with the cast of IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS: Nejla Hubbard (left), Ejyp Johnson, and Erica Moore. Photo by Maria Baranova.Van Dirk Fisher, the Founder and Arti…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:48PM

O’Neill (Unexpected): Two Early Plays by Eugene O’Neill by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"Now I Ask You" turns out to be comedy of pretentious New York bohemians in 1916, while "Recklessness" is a Strindbergian psychological revenge play. While both have hints of the more famous…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:31PM

GHOST STORY by Matt Windman

This richly textured production benefits from an excellent ensemble and an intimate venue.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 10:11PM

‘The Big Gay Musical’ Creator Fred Caruso Dies in Apparent Suicide by Seth Kelley

Fred Caruso, writer and producer best known as the creator of “The Big Gay Musical,” has died in an apparent suicide. He was 41. His friend, Rick Crom, posted to Facebook on Tue…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:10PM

Ronnie Claire Edwards of 'The Waltons' dies

She played Corabeth Walton on the long-running series.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:10PM

Broadway stars to record iconic song to benefit Orlando victims

Broadway for Orlando charity is inspired by 1985 'We Are the World' benefit for Africa.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:10PM

Actress Anne Hathaway named goodwill ambassador for UN Women by The Associated Press

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway was appointed a goodwill ambassador Wednesday for the U.N. agency promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:10PM

Broadway stars to record song for Orlando's gay community

(Reuters) - Broadway stars including Hamilton's Lin-Manuel Miranda and actress Kristen Bell will record a song to show their support for Orlando's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender comm…

SOURCE: Reuters at 10:10PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Up on the Roof **** by Barry

By: Paulanne Simmons Cabaret performer Barbara Porteus, who grew up in a small house outside Hartford Connecticut, says she never got the opportunity to go up on the roof until she moved to …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:51PM

Making Besieged by Arts Review

Earlier this week, myself and a number of arts industry colleagues questioned whether it was appropriate to develop and present a play ‘inspired’ by the December 2014 Lindt Cafe …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:44PM

STARMAN – A David Bowie themed cabaret by Sven Ratzke by Chris Fung

Sven Ratzke has been touring the globe for more than a decade with his eclectic mix of cabaret, jazz and vaudeville. As part of a whirlwind world-tour, Ratzke will be bringing his David Bowi…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:34PM

Profiles Theatre closes; actor responds to allegations of misconduct by Chris Jones, Nina Metz

Profiles Theatre, a small off-Loop company that is the subject of published allegations of intimidation, sexual misconduct and unsafe stage combat, is shutting down permanently. The closure,…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:34PM

8 Top Albums for Summer: Ariana Grande to Eric Clapton by Mark Beech

Summertime, and the living is easy. Here’s a pick of eight new albums for this holiday season, from the infectious pop of Ariana Grande to the thoughtful blues of Eric Clapton.While Grande…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:16PM

SHUFFLE ALONG's Chorus to Receive Equity's 10th Annual ACCA Award by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association Equity today announced that Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will receive the tenth annual ACCA Award for Outstan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15PM

STAGE TUBE: Jason Robert Brown Releases 'A Song About Your Gun' Performance Video in Wake of Orlando Shooting by Stage Tube

In the wake of this weekend's shooting in Orlando, Jason Robert Brown has released an evocative performance video of the recently penned 'A Song About Your Gun.' You can watch it below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15PM

[INTERVIEW] Making a Disruption with Mary Anna King by Maureen Lee Lenker

interview by MAUREEN LEE LENKER Disrupted, currently making its world premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, is the first play from writer and memoirist Mary Anna King. King is the auth…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 09:14PM

Review: ‘Make ’em Laugh’ at Signature Theatre by Kendall Mostafavi

Signature Theatre finishes out their 2015-2016 cabaret series with the uproarious and uplifting Make ‘em Laugh Cabaret, featuring Happy McPartlin and Tracy Lynn Olivera.  The duo brings …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:13PM

2016 Australian Jazz Bell Awards by Arts Review

The only awards in Australia to acknowledge excellence specifically for jazz performance, creativity and presentation, the 2016 Australian Jazz Bell Awards will be presented at Melbourne…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:10PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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American Contemporary Ballet: When Dance Meets Design by Christina Campodonico

by CHRISTINA CAMPODONICO many, talking about ballet can feel like speaking in a foreign language. (Its mother tongue is French, after all). But choreographer and American Contemporary Ba…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 08:53PM

Gilbert Gottfried to Perform Rare Set at Carolines by Jason Zinoman

Mr. Gottfried has been known to show off his creative, filthy and utterly singular mind.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:15PM

STAGE TUBE: Michael Cerveris Offers Look Inside the 'Broadway for Orlando' Benefit Single Recording Session by Stage Tube

An all-star roster of theater artists gathered today to record the new benefit single 'What the World Needs Now is Love' for victims of the Orlando Shooting. Broadway Records President Van D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Zac Efron in Talks to Join Hugh Jackman’s ‘Greatest Showman’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Dave McNary

Fox is in negotiations with Zac Efron to join Hugh Jackman in the P.T. Barnum biopic “The Greatest Showman on Earth.” Fox had no comment on Efron’s possible attachment. The project…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:54PM

‘The Waltons’ Actress Ronnie Claire Edwards Dies at 83 by Lamarco McClendon

Ronnie Claire Edwards, best known for her portrayal of Corabeth Godsey in the 1971 series “The Waltons,” has died, according to a post on her Facebook page. She was 83. Edwards m…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:54PM

Jane Fonda to Celebrate ‘Laramie Project’ With Tectonic at 25!

This year marks a quarter century of groundbreaking theater at Moisés Kaufman’s Tectonic Theater Project, and the celebrated theater-maker and friends are ringing it in with sty…

SOURCE: Backstage at 07:54PM

Ferris Bueller, 30 Years Later: Matthew Broderick Gets Existential in ‘Shining City’ by Harry Haun

The years have salt-and-peppered his hair. He sports his share of wrinkles, crinkles and other signs of the times. But there’s something eternal and imperishable about Matthew Broderick’…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 07:54PM

Broadway Bands Together for Song to Benefit Orlando LGBT Center by Gordon Cox

Members of the Broadway community have teamed up for a charity recording of “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” performed by a “We Are the World”-style supergoup of t…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:54PM

Taking the reins of America’s longest running dance festival by Admin

Arts leader Pamela Tatge takes on new role as Director of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Western Massachusetts is gearing up for its annual Season Op…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:47PM

Review: Aladdin (Prince Edward Theatre)

Dean John-Wilson and Jade Ewen lead the cast of Disney's latest musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:40PM

If Stratford’s Macbeth is straightforward, its As You Like It is anything but by Robert Cushman

Macbeth is in repertory until November 5, while As You Like It is until October 22, both at the Festival Theatre

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 07:40PM

‘We’re both populist and rule-breaking’: Laurie Sansom talks The James Plays and Scottish theatre by Robert Cushman

The ambitious Scottish production will be put on by Sansom at the Luminato Festival in Toronto this month

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 07:40PM

Artefact Theatre: a new independent company in Melbourne by Chris Fung

Starting a new independent theatre company is a difficult thing under the best of circumstances, let alone the current climate of arts funding cuts. Mark Yeates and Artefact Theatre Company�…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:30PM

Emotionally Intelligent Interview Questions by Joe Patti

Back in March, Entrepreneur magazine website had an article listing 7 Interview Questions to measure Emotional Intelligence. (I have no idea why it says it was published on July 20, 2016 at …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:24PM

Music Circus’ ‘Legally Blonde’ slightly more than silly, frothy fun

Energetic musical satirically upends numerous stereotypes while flirting with perpetuating othersShow, running through June 19, is the season opener for the Sacramento Music Circus … C…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 07:22PM

Fuse Book Review: “When Movies Were Theater” — Exploring Where We Watch the Movies by Gerald Peary

If you are interested in how the architecture within American movie houses shaped the cinema and vice-versa, this often brilliant tome is an instant classic.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:12PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: June 16 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Andy Karl May or May Not Have Seen His Shadow & Other Hot Shots You Need to Ponder by Lindsey Sullivan

There's nothing like summer in the city! Shakespeare in the Park is in full swing, and Leslie Odom Jr.'s solo album is ready to be the soundtrack for that upcoming beach barbecu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:00PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with The Phantom of the Opera's Kara Klein by Broadway.com

The Phantom of the Opera's Kara Klein stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Aladdin, Prince Edward Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo It’s a fast paced, energetic and supremely satisfying night at the theatre, and I daresay one that people will want to return to such is the joy that it brings. This post R…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:46PM

Photo Flash: The Rockettes Light Empire State Building in Celebration of NEW YORK SPECTACULAR by BroadwayWorld

The Rockettes celebrated tonight's first performance of THE NEW YORK SPECTACULAR this afternoonwith a lighting ceremony at the Empire State Building. The production, which honors New York Ci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

Zac Efron to Join Hugh Jackman in P.T. Barnum Musical Biopic THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH? by TV News Desk

Zac Efron could soon make a return to his musical roots.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:26PM

Johnny Taylor’s recording a comedy album – here’s where to catch it

Sacramento comedian Johnny Taylor records his second album, “Bummin’ With the Devil,” Saturday, June 18, at Harlow’s, 2708 J St., Sacramento. Taylor, a popular blogger for Huffington…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:26PM

ALADDIN – West End by Emma Clarendon

Bright, lighthearted and fun, this is a great family show that has the power to enchant audiences of all ages. This latest Disney theatrical production has finally landed in the West End and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:10PM

‘A Bronx Tale’ Heads to Broadway by Michael Paulson

Chazz Palminteri’s largely autobiographical story, made famous in the film featuring Robert De Niro, will arrive at the Longacre Theater this fall.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:09PM

She Loves Me Becomes First Broadway Musical to Stream Online by Joey Nolfi / Entertainment Weekly

The Tony Award-winning musical will be streaming June 30

SOURCE: time.com at 06:03PM

In Broadway first, 'She Loves Me' to be streamed live in HD by Jay Handelman

Audiences can watch the Broadway revival live from home... Read more »

SOURCE: ticket.heraldtribune.com at 06:02PM

The new 'Phantom of the Opera' opening Wednesday in Playhouse Square reimagines a Broadway warhorse (photos) by Andrea Simakis

Get a first look at the reimagined "Phantom" haunting Playhouse Square.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 06:02PM

Review: Aladdin, Price Edward Theatre by Samuel Sims

Based on the (teensy bit) popular 1992 Disney film and hugely successful Broadway show, Aladdin has finally arrived in the West-End. As one would expect from Disney, MEGA BUCKS have been thr…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:02PM

She Loves Me Will Be the First Broadway Show to Be Livestreamed, in Case She Doesn’t Love Being There in Person by Jackson McHenry

Will wonders never cease? BroadwayHD.com will livestream a performance of the Roundabout Theater Company's She Loves Me on June 30. Based on the play Parfumerie, which also se…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:02PM

Broadway stars to record song to benefit nightclub victims by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Dozens of Broadway stars horrified by the Orlando nightclub shooting have lent their voices to recording a new version of the iconic 1965 song "What the Worl…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:01PM

'A Bronx Tale' heading to Broadway with De Niro directing by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Robert De Niro is coming back to Broadway, but you won't find him onstage. The Oscar-winner will be co-directing "A Bronx Tale," this time …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:01PM

The Broadway Channel Goes Over The Top on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV by Gordon Cox

The Broadway Channel — the video content brand affiliated with online ticket seller and news outlet Broadway.com and with producer-presenter Broadway Across America — is expand…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM

De Niro’s ‘Bronx Tale’ Musical, Complicite’s ‘Encounter’ Join Broadway Slate by Gordon Cox

With the Tony Awards out of the way, Broadway can now get down to ironing out its plans for the fall. The newest confirmed additions to the slate: “A Bronx Tale,” the musical co-…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM

Theater News: The Actors Company Announces New York Revival of She Stoops to Conquer

The 1773 comedy will play the Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Carole King and Darlene Love Help Beautiful Celebrate 1,000 Broadway Performances

The music icons joined the cast to toast the special occasion.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Fred Caruso Dies; ‘Big Gay Musical’ Creator Was 41 by Jeremy Gerard

Fred Caruso, who produced the irreverent off-Broadway shows The Big Gay Musical and Newsical The Musical, died Monday on Las Vegas, an apparent suicide. Caruso, who also produced the film ad…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:52PM

Nicholas Afoa, Star of London's The Lion King, on Leaving Sports & Finding a Brotherhood of Simbas by Matt Wolf

Nicholas Afoa has only ever been in one professional musical ever and it happens to be that globe-trotting crowd-puller The Lion King. Having first played adult Simba in Australia, the 30-ye…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM

Watch Aaron Tveit Play Ball in First Trailer of Undrafted by Broadway.com

We finally have the first trailer for Undrafted, headlined by your Broadway boyfriend Aaron Tveit. The dramedy about a college baseball star forced to find a fresh start will head to movie t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:49PM

Spoofing Shakespeare with ‘MacDeth!’ and ‘Titus Andronicus Jr.’ at the Fringe by Kurt Gardner

Sendups of two Shakespeare classics make their world premieres at this year’s Hollywood Fringe. MacDeth! Written and Directed by Ryan J-W Smith Fringe Premiere Fringe award-winner

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:49PM

Guys and Dolls and HMS Pinafore Tapped for Stratford Festival by Olivia Clement

The Canadian theatre festival has announced its 2017 season, also set to include three new works by female playwrights.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:44PM

Improv Troupe’s Appeal: Imagine the ‘Friends’ Cast Doing ‘Game of Thrones’ by Elise Czajkowski

“The Cast,” directed by Hannah Chase, is an example of how this Magnet Theater group comes up with creative ways to play with genre and presentation.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:44PM

Costumes and Clothes Available from ElevArte Community Studio by Bt

Costumes, vintage stuff, hats, shoes, aprons, animal attire, aprons, 90 vests, aprons, kids folklorico, 60 civil war style shirts, and more... All that we collected, were given, found or ma…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:31PM

Aladdin review – Disney musical is a magic carpet ride to panto land by Michael Billington

Prince Edward theatre, London Impressive stage magic, a gold-dripping design and a party-loving genie make this energetic adaptation of the animated movie a wicked treatImagine a Christmas p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:31PM

AUDIO: WAR's Branden Jacobs-Jenkins On The Instability Of Being An Off-Broadway Playwright by Michael Dale

Recognized as one of the country's finest emerging playwrights, his work has never come close to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

ALADDIN – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The moment you arrive at the Prince Edward Theatre it feels as if it has been “Disneyfied”. I mean that in the nicest possible way. All the staff are super-friendly and helpful. Now it m…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:01PM

Theater News: Mario Lopez and Krysta Rodriguez Join Hollywood Bowl's Chorus Line

The musical will hit California this summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Melanie Moore of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, June 10, NewYork.com went backstage at the Broadway Theatre to spend an hour with actress and dancer, Melanie Moore, who currently stars as Chava in the Tony-nominated revival of�…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:55PM

Review: Midsummer Madness, Rosemary Branch Theatre by Holly O'Mahony

Shook Up Shakespeare’s Midsummer Madness brings something a little bit different to this year’s commemorations marking 400 years since Shakespeare’s death. With party games, a …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:50PM

Review: British, The London Theatre by Daniel Perks

Immigration, patriotism and national pride are all supposedly under threat with the impending vote on the EU Referendum. Many of those campaigning for ‘Brexit’ preach that immigration ha…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:50PM

Today Officially Named 'BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Day' in New York City by BroadwayWorld

The Carole King Musical celebrated 1,000 performances on Broadway today, becoming the longest running show to play at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre formally known as the Henry Miller Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

Chazz Palminteri's A Bronx Tale, Directed by Robert De Niro & Jerry Zaks, Will Land on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We told you that a Broadway transfer of this show to the Longacre Theatre was likely! A Bronx Tale: The Musical, which bowed at Paper Mill Playhouse last year, is heading to the Great White …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Odds & Ends: Tony Winners Set for Broadway for Orlando, Daniel Radcliffe Could Get Naked in Privacy & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Tony Winners Set for Broadway for Orlando 70 Broadway favorites including Tony winners Idina Menzel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:50PM

Robert De Niro Will Co-Direct Broadway Musical Version Of ‘A Bronx Tale’ by Jeremy Gerard

Oscar winner Robert De Niro and multiple Tony winner Jerry Zaks will co-direct a musical adaption of Chazz Palminteri’s autobiographical play-turned-film A Bronx Tale, slated to open…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:36PM

Five Reasons You HAVE to see Eclipsed Before It Ends Its Broadway Run

Run to the Golden Theatre to see Eclipsed on Broadway before June 19.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:36PM

This 'Sound of Music' is pitch-perfect in its awareness of its setting by Chris Jones

"I bet you die." That's not generally what you'd expect the director of "The Sound of Music" to say to one of the actors about his character. But it's what the veteran Broadway director Jack…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:28PM

Charlie Cox Takes Off the ‘Daredevil’ Mask to Go ‘Incognito’ by Bruce Weber

In the play “Incognito,” Mr. Cox, best known as Daredevil on Netflix, plays a man who has no memories.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PM

I'll Say She Is

I'll Say She Is Off Off Broadway, Connelly Theater Reviewed by Emily Cordes BOTTOM LINE: The Marx Brothers and a restless young heiress chase thrills in this plot-light, laugh-heavy musica…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 04:21PM

Theater Buff: ‘Fuerza Bruta”s John Alix by Matthew Wexler

Every month, a fabulous actor/singer/dancer fills out editor Matthew Wexler’s nosey little questionnaire and offers a glimpse of what he looks like from a bit closer than the mezzanine. …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:15PM

The Broadway Channel App, Featuring Broadway.com Video Content, Now Available on Apple TV, Amazon & Roku by Broadway.com

We’re coming to even more screens near you! The Broadway Channel, featuring exclusive video content provided by Broadway.com, will now make the Broadway experience accessible to millio…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:15PM

An Act of God Scribe David Javerbaum on Comedy Gods, Daily Show Lessons & Almighty Tweets by Beth Stevens

David Javerbaum says he’s the “adaptor” of Broadway’s An Act of God (claiming the Almighty wrote the text), but we’re going to go out on a limb and call him the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:15PM

It's Official: A BRONX TALE Will Open on Broadway This Fall at the Longacre Theatre by BroadwayWorld

A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL will open on Broadway on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street. Previews will begin Thursday, November 3, 2016. The new musical wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

Dozens of Broadway Stars To Record 'What The World Needs Now Is Love' for Broadway For Orlando by Michael Dale

Broadway Records, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announce a fundraising single to benefit LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

'CURIOUS INCIDENT' Sets 2016-17 North American Tour Route: Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle & More! by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is the Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:15PM

See Beth Malone and Martha Plimpton at Women of Achievement Gala by Hannah Vine

WP Theater’s annual Gala at the Edison Ballroom in NYC honored Jenna Segal, Martha Plimpton and Trudie Styler.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:07PM

‘Broadway For Orlando’ Will Sing For Gay Causes by Jeremy Gerard

Broadway Records president Van Dean, SiriusXM Radio host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley today announced the fundraising initiative Broadway for Orlando and an all-star roster of t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:04PM

Robert De Niro to Make Broadway Directing Debut on 'A Bronx Tale' by David Rooney

The actor teams with stage veteran Jerry Zaks on the musical version of Chazz Palminteri's streetwise neighborhood memoir. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Curious Incident Announces National Tour Stops

The Tony-winning drama is heading across the country.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Robert DeNiro-Directed A Bronx Tale Musical Will Move to Broadway

The Paper Mill Playhouse production, codirected by DeNiro and Jerry Zaks, will have its New York premiere.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Music News: Broadway's Best to Record Special Single to Benefit Victims of Orlando Shooting

The stars of the Great White Way will create a new version of a Burt Bacharach hit.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Angela Paton: A Fierce Presence Onstage, a Modest One Off by American Theatre Editors

I had the good fortune to see the Berkeley Stage cofounder in a dozens of roles in which she shone even when the material didn't.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:48PM

Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver at Infinity Theatre (review) by Jack Marshall

  If you are a loyal and nostalgic fan of John Denver’s music, by all means head to Annapolis and see the Infinity Theatre Company’s production of the new jukebox musical Almost Hea…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:45PM

Check Out this Video of Shoshana Bean in Funny Girl by Robert Viagas

Bean plays Fanny Brice in a production at North Shore Music Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Broadway Stars Join to Record "What the World Needs Now Is Love" as Orlando Charity Single by Ashley Lee

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters, Idina Menzel, Sara Bareilles, Audra McDonald, Gloria Estefan, Kelli O'Hara, Chita Rivera and more will record "What the World Needs Now Is Love" to ben…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:43PM

Jamaica returns after a troubled past by Cogency

The 1957 musical Jamaica is being revived at Freedom Theater in Philadelphia in June of 2016. It’s pleasant nostalgia to think of Jamaica as an example of golden-age Broadway. But that sho…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 03:39PM

BWW TV Exclusive: SO YA WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR?- Watch Episode 2! by So Ya Wanna Be A Broadway Star

'SO YA WANNA BE A BROADWAY STAR' is an awesomely awkward comedic satire that follows Micki Manuel Minnelli Jamison Daniels, an overnight YouTube Celebrity searching for Broadway stardom whe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Mario Lopez, Krysta Rodriguez & More Join Cast of A CHORUS LINE at The Hollywood Bowl! by BroadwayWorld

New casting has been announced for the Hollywood Bowl's production of A Chorus Line, which won the Tony Award for Best Musical. The additional cast members announced are Mario Lopez as Zach,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:39PM

Tony-nominated musical She Loves Me to put on Broadway's first live-stream by Nigel M Smith

The telecast is set for 30 June from Studio 54, as the Great White Way finally catches up with the ever growing and popular live broadcast arenaThe Tony-nominated revival of the 1964 musical…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:27PM

The James Plays trilogy revisits history – but this time, of Scotland by Simon Houpt

The trilogy of acclaimed Scottish history plays begins its only North American engagement at Toronto’s Luminato Festival on Thursday

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:20PM

Spotlight On...Lindsey Steinert by Michael Block

Name: Lindsey SteinertHometown: 2/3 New York City, 1/3 San Diego, CAEducation: BA Acting & Sociology/Anthropology, Pace UniversityFavorite Credits: Since it’s my first combined acting …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:12PM

BWW Interview: From the Carlyle to California- Lena Hall Prepares for Her HEDWIG Return! by Richard Ridge

Tony-winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall returns to Cafe Carlyle with Oh You Pretty Things, running through June 25. The all-new show acts as a love letter to Lena's rock amp roll spirit gui…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Victory Gardens hosts Benefit Performance and Reception for Congo Square Artistic Director Sam Roberson on 6/18 by Bt

Victory Gardens Theater will host a special benefit performance of The House That Will Not Stand by Ensemble Playwright Marcus Gardley, directed by VG Artistic Director Chay Yew, in support …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:12PM

NextStop Theatre to Produce First Pasek & Paul Revue by BroadwayWorld

NextStop Theatre Company has been awarded the rights to produce the first revue of the music of Broadway composing team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. It will be part of a series of cabarets, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Taye Diggs, Alex Newell & More Set for The Wallis and BDF's 2016 Summer Intensive by BroadwayWorld

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and the Broadway Dreams Foundation BDF have announced the talented musical theater faculty lineup comprised of Broadway performers, direct…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

NBC's A FEW GOOD MEN Aiming for February 2017 by TV News Desk

At Variety's annualTV Summitheld at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, AaronSorkin joined NBC chief Bob Greenblatt, and producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron totalk about NBC's recently annou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Bid To Meet HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs, Support Douglas Watt Family Fund by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet one of HAMILTON's Tony-winning breakout stars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Carole King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel and 60 More Record Single to Benefit Broadway For Orlando by Adam Hetrick

All proceeds from the sale of the star-packed single will benefit the LGBT Center of Central Florida.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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On Your Feet! Cast Plans Musical Tribute to Orlando Victims by Robert Viagas

They will sing the National Anthem June 16 at the 9/11 Memorial in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Episode 76 – A Tony Award-Winner for Lifetime Achievement, Mr. Paul Libin

Paul Libin helped build this business. He’s one of the great reminders of how young an industry we are . . . because so many of the guys and dolls that helped lay the groundwork for mo…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 02:56PM

Live Musicals on TV Spark Social Media Frenzy by Malinasaval

Fan favorites like “The Sound of Music,” “Grease” and “The Wiz” hit both stage and screen decades ago. Millions have committed every scene between Maria and the von Trapp family …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:56PM

Tony-nominated 'She Loves Me' to be Broadway's first livestream by Tribune News Services

The Roundabout Theater Company's revival of "She Loves Me" will become the first Broadway production to livestream a performance, with the title -- nominated for eight Tony Awards and starri…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 02:56PM

Infinity Theatre's 'Almost Heaven: Songs of John Denver' is almost a musical by Tim Smith

John Denver, the high-on-mountains, God-thanking country boy who wrote and sang some of the most successful pop music hits of past 50 years, could make an interesting subject for a stage sho…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 02:56PM

Tony-Nominated ‘She Loves Me’ To Be Broadway’s First Livestream by Gordon Cox

The Roundabout Theater Company’s revival of “She Loves Me” will become the first Broadway production to livestream a performance, with the title — nominated for eight Tony Awards…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:56PM

‘Spongebob Squarepants’ Hits the Stage to Soak Up Broadway Spotlight by Gordon Cox

In a basement studio under Chicago’s Oriental Theatre, things are getting dramatic — and a bit surreal. A 14-piece orchestra is swelling to a cinematic crescendo. Three actors — portr…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:56PM

Actress Anne Hathaway named goodwill ambassador for UN Women

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. agency promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women has appointed Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway as a global goodwill ambassador…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM

Wesleyan creates scholarship honoring 'Hamilton' stars

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) -- Wesleyan University has established a scholarship honoring alumni Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail, the creative forces behind the Broadway smash &quot…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 02:56PM

Reflections on Race and American Greatness at Trinity Rep by American Theatre Editors

The mythic past of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' proves no match for the bracing relevance of Baldwin's 'Blues for Mr. Charlie.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:50PM

My Favorite Song: Leslie Uggams of ‘Roots’ and ‘Empire’ by Shelby Behrman

My favorite songs would have to be all the music from Hallelujah Baby. It was my first Broadway show. I love the music from it. There are two songs in particular, “My own Morning”…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:48PM

Bobby Cannavale, Salman Rushdie & Condola Rashad Join Public Forum's Celebration of World Refugee Day by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater and International Rescue Committee announced additional casting today for the special free one-night-only Public Forum event, WELCOME HOME A CELEBRATION OF WORLD REFUGEE D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Tony Winner Helen Mirren to Join Cast of Universal's FAST AND FURIOUS 8 by TV News Desk

In a interview with Elle magazine, Dame Helen Mirren confirmed reports that she is in final negotiations to join Universal's FAST AND FURIOUS 8.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

Public’s all-woman cast takes on Taming of the Shrew in Central Park by Jonathan Mandell

The all-female production of The Taming of the Shrew in Central Park, with Janet McTeer as the macho Petruchio and Cush Jumbo as the shrew he starves into obedience, seems to be working hard…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:22PM

A moveable Romeo and Juliet from Chesapeake Shakespeare (review) by Susan Galbraith

Shakespeare is an adventure with the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and especially when staged as a moveable feast in the Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park. Using the ruins of a once t…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:22PM

Wesleyan Creates Scholarship Honoring 'Hamilton' Stars by The Associated Press

The four-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who submits a creative written work judged to "best reflect originality, artistry and dynamism." read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:20PM

Community Rally Saves Drama Teacher From Being Fired by Olivia Clement

A planned rally has derailed the termination of a Minneapolis drama teacher after she was unjustly arrested.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:19PM

Turn Me Loose Gets Off-Broadway Extension! by Alicia Samuel

Turn Me Loose, starring Scandal’s Joe Morton, has been extended to July 17! The off-Broadway production was original set to end its run July 3rd, but has been getting so many rave revi…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 02:14PM

Wesleyan University Creates 'Hamilton' Scholarship by Christopher Arnott

Middletown's Wesleyan University has created the Hamilton Prize for Creativity, a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to be awarded to an "incoming student (beginning in the class of 2021) w…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:14PM

Broadway's Brian D'Arcy James to Guest-Star on TNT Oriignal Pilot CIVIL by TV News Desk

Brian D'Arcy James Spotlight, Smash, Broadway's SOMETHING ROTTEN will guest-star the pilot, which will also feature Enrique Murciano Bloodline, Collateral Beauty in a lead rol

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

Video Flash: Bedlam's Sense & Sensibility Returns to the Gym at Judson

The acclaimed comedy will run through October 2.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
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“Hamilton” Creators Get Full Four Year Scholarship Named for Them at Wesleyan University by Roger Friedman

“Hamilton” creators Lin Manuel Miranda and director Thomas Kail are getting a full four year scholarship named for them and the Tony Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Re…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:56PM

Pop Phenom: Tony Winning “Hamilton” Score Number 1 on iTunes, Amazon, Star Leslie Odom Goes Top 10 by Roger Friedman

The score to Broadway show “Hamilton” is now number 1 on both iTunes and Amazon.com. The Tony winner is setting a record Categories: Featured Music Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:56PM

Five Burning Questions with West Side Story Star Matt Doyle

Matt Doyle talks West Side Story, Barry's Bootcamp, and the last thing he bought online.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:54PM

"Incognito" is Virtually Incomprehensible by Broadway & Me

The last two minutes are the only fully satisfying ones in Incognito, the new Nick Payne play that is running at Manhattan Theatre Club through July 10. The problem is that while they really…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:50PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will no longer feature live owls during the show by Christopher D. Shea, The New York Times

In doing what birds do best on one performance night, the owl has apparently written itself out of future stagings of the play

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 01:42PM

Scarborough high school goes viral in hopes of being first to adapt Broadway smash Hamilton by Matt Bobkin

A video of Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts students performing a musical number from Hamilton has amassed 18,000 views in five days

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 01:42PM

Instant New York: Fan Photos of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ by Shelby Behrman

Enthusiasts are keeping up their fan traditions (See what I did there?) by sharing their love for the three-time Tony-nominated Fiddler on the Roof with selfies, solo shots, model poses an…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:40PM

One Man, Two Guvnors – review by Michael Billington

Adelphi, LondonTransfers can be tricky. But Richard Bean's updated version of Goldoni's comic classic seems, if anything, even funnier than it did at the National. The text has been shortene…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM

Latest #Ham4Ham Offers Tribute to Orlando Shooting Victims by Robert Viagas

Andréa Burns sings for donations to aid the families.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

BWW TV: Liza Minnelli Returns to the Stage in Performance Alongside Michael Feinstein by BroadwayWorld TV

Liza Minnelli returned to the stage last week, Thursday, June 9 alongside her friend Michael Feinstein at The Library at the Public in New York City.She sang four songs including Cabaret, Ma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

PHOTO FLASH: Enormous Crowd Gathers For This Afternoon's HAMILTON Lottery by Michael Dale

Today's Ham4Ham live lottery is the first since the musical's 11 Tony wins.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

STAGE TUBE: Andrea Burns Honors Orlando Shooting Victims at #Ham4Ham with 'What I Did For Love' by Stage Tube

While the Tony Awards dedicated Sunday night's broadcast to the victim's of the Orlando shooting, others have been sending support and voicing concern and outrage over the horrible incident.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Jane Fonda Will Host Tectonic Theater Project's 25th Anniversary Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Tectonic Theater Project has announced Tectonic At 25, an anniversary benefit performance celebrating 25 years of groundbreaking theater. The star-studded evening, directed by Tectonic Theat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

Exclusive Podcast: Behind the Curtain Talks STEEL PIER, Musical Theater Book in Need of Updating by Behind The Curtain

Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and underappreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:32PM

'Hamilton' fans burned by fake tickets by Laura Petrecca, Usa Today

Scammers know that Hamilton is the hottest ticket in town

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:30PM

Scene Around: June 16 by The Stage

The latest first night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the first nights of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:24PM

Mary Tyrone: A Shy Convent-Girl by Leah Reddy

But some day, dear, I will find it again—some day when you're all well, and I see you healthy and happy and successful, and I don't have to feel guilty any more—some day when the Bless…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 01:24PM

Jordan Donica Joins the Cast of The Phantom of the Opera by Tristan Halstead

Black performers continue to make their mark on Broadway this week. Two years after Norm Lewis made history as the first Black actor to don the white mask and perform the iconic, titular ro…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:12PM

Don't Miss Your Last Chance To See Game Of Thrones' Kit Harington In Doctor Faustus

There are just three weeks left to see Game of Thrones star Kit Harington on stage in the title role of Doctor Faustus at the Duke of York’s Theatre, London. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, t…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 01:08PM

Miracles of Miracles: 10 Surprising Facts about the New ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Revival by Shelby Behrman

The beloved classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof, has found a new home in the Broadway Theatre on 53rd and Broadway. Brought back to New York from the Tony Award-winning team behind South Pa…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:06PM

Post-Tonys Fallout: The ‘Hamilton’ Tsunami Sweeps Away ‘Bright Star’ by Patrick Pacheco

The post-Tony Awards fallout has claimed “Bright Star,” the charming and winsome bluegrass musical that marked the Broadway debuts of star Carmen Cusack and the writing team of Steve Mar…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:04PM

Theater News: Big Apple Circus Launches "Save the Circus" Fundraising Campaign

The organization will be forced to shut down unless a crucial amount of money is raised.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
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Review: Despite awkward casting, Serenbe’s “Of Mice and Men” evokes Steinbeck’s spirit by Kelundra Smith

In a time where it seems everyone has a newsfeed, it is hard to imagine a period where living “off the fat of the land” was the American Dream. Less than a century ago, during the Great …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:59PM

Casting set for Lookingglass' 'Life Sucks' by Morgan Greene

Casting is complete for Lookingglass Theatre Company season opener "Life Sucks," Aaron Posner's modern update to "Uncle Vanya." "Life Sucks" will include the previously announced ensemble m…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:59PM

BWW Exclusive: Alice Ripley to Talk New Rock & Roll Film SUGAR! on Salon Radio by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 800 pm, Shari Berman director of 'SUGAR' and Tony Award winner, Alice Ripley starring as Leslie, will be interviewed on Salon Radio International Women Artist…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM

Post-Tonys Round Up Part I – Award Winners Backstage by Jk Clarke

  Sunday night, June 12, 2016 the American Theatre Wing’s 70th Annual Tony Awards® at the Beacon Theatre was quite a night! Theater Pizzazz wants to thank you for following along…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:52PM

Big Sky Comedy Premieres at Geffen Playhouse Today by Robert Viagas

The comedy is written by Pulitzer finalist Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Tomorrow on TCM: All the “Mexican Spitfire” Movies! by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow (June 16, 2016) on Turner Classic Movies, a special showing of all the “Mexican Spitfire” comedies starring Lupe Velez (read more about the talented and gorgeous Latin s…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:33PM

Interviews: 5 minutes with Sean McGinley: 'TV isn't about dumbing down anymore'

As he appears in Headlong's production of Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme in Liverpool, Sean McGinley talks growing up in Ireland, the peace process and how great T…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:13PM

Frank Carson: may he RIP by Bruce Dessau

Even Clive Anderson couldn't get a word in edgeways when the Belfast-born comedian was a guest on his show. Bruce Dessau looks back at the much-missed motormouth's careerThe death of Frank C…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:09PM

REVIEW: Anish Kapoor Versus Real Human Beings: ‘Tristan’ at ENO by Warwick Thompson

In Wagner’s opera “Tristan and Isolde” the protagonists are not so much characters as concepts. They speak in symbols. They represent philosophies of love and death. It’s a tough cal…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:08PM

Wilkinsburg parklet will host weekly Art in the Park by Marylynne Pitz / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Art in the Park, a weekly summer event held at the Penn Avenue Parklet in Wilkinsburg, starts Thursday with painters, poets and singers gathering at 743 Penn Ave. The parklet is across the s…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:06PM

Liza Minnelli Returns to New York

Liza Minnelli sang alongside her friend Michael Feinstein at a private event at The Library at the Public in New York City on June 9. The performance included the songs \u201CCabaret,\u201D …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

‘She Loves Me’ to Be Streamed Live, a Broadway First by Andrew R. Chow

The musical, which stars Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski, was nominated for eight Tony Awards.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:05PM

Curious Incident National Tour Announces Cities and Dates by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning play will launch in September in Rochester, NY.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01PM

Watch New Performance of Liza Minnelli Singing Cabaret (Video) by Michael Gioia

In a private event last week, Liza Minnelli got back onstage to perform a handful of songs. Watch them here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
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[WATCH] Patrick Wilson (‘Fargo’) on Golden Globe-nominated role as ‘all-American guy’ at a crossroads by Zach Laws

“I have played a lot of all-American guys but I have never played someone so steadfast, sure, his conflicts were clear,” says Patrick Wilson as we chat via webcam (watch above) about hi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:58AM

We Were There: Eclipsed On Broadway by Jazmine Harper-Davis

If you would have told me seven years ago there would be a show on Broadway that starred, was written and directed by all African American (and African-born) women I may have laughed at you…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:58AM

Will Wonders Never Cease? BroadwayHD Will Live Stream Roundabout's SHE LOVES ME Later This Month! by BroadwayWorld

Online theater streaming service BroadwayHD will live stream 'She Loves Me,' marking the first time a Broadway show has been broadcast live. Roundabout Theatre Company's hit revival of 'She …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Jenna Ushkowitz and Michael Bakkensen Lead Reading of Jeff Stolzer's POWER PLAYS by Marianka Swain

Michael Bakkensen, who delighted audiences on Broadway in Noises Off and The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Jenna Ushkowitz, the award-winning actress known for playing Tina Cohen-Chang on the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tony Nominee Michael Shannon Channels '80's Rock on LIP SYNC BATTLE by TV News Desk

Watch as Tony nominee Michael Shannon takes the stage with 'Here Comes Your Man' by 80's rock band, the Pixies on Thursday night's LIP SYNC BATTLE.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

KINKY BOOTS Cast Pay Tribute to Orlando Victims at Last Night's Performance by TV News Desk

At last night's performance of Broadway's Tony Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS, the cast took a moment during the final bows to acknowledge the tragic events which occurred over the weekend

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Photos! Lena Hall Kicks Off Her Intimate Solo Engagement at the Café Carlyle by Hannah Vine

See the Hedwig star and Tony winner up close and personal at the uptown cabaret club through June 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

How to Survive Predominately White Academic Theatre: Cause a Disruptive Innovation by HowlRound

By Clinnesha Sibley. Clinnesha Sibley on the struggle to survive as a black woman theatre artist in academia and coming home.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:46AM

Win A Pair of Tickets to Hamilton by Felicia Fitzpatrick

We've partnered with Subaru to give you a chance to be 'in the room where it happens.'

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Tony-nominated 'She Loves Me' to be Broadway's first livestream by Tribune News Services

The Roundabout Theater Company's revival of "She Loves Me" will become the first Broadway production to livestream a performance, with the title -- nominated for eight Tony Awards and starri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:40AM

TACT Season Includes a World Premiere by Jeff Talbott by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway troupe will also present a rare New York revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

In the Moment: An Interview with Workhouse Arts Center’s Ava Spece by David Siegel

The Workhouse Arts Center is a 55-acre cultural arts center located in southern Fairfax County. For the history minded, It was 100 years ago that Suffragettes who had protested the lack of v…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:34AM

Musicals by Michael John LaChiusa now available for licensing from R&H Theatricals Europe!

R&H Theatricals Europe are delighted to now represent SEE WHAT I WANNA SEE, FIRST LADY SUITE, HELLO AGAIN and LITTLE FISH by Michael John LaChiusa.

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 11:30AM

Chicago’s Profiles Theatre Closes in Wake of Abuse Allegations by American Theatre Editors

The storefront is shuttered six days after a Chicago Reader exposé detailed decades of alleged mistreatment by director Darrell Cox.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:28AM

Nuffield Theatre joins new primary school scheme in Southampton by Georgia Snow

Southampton’s Nuffield is taking part in a major new education programme over the next three years. The Start programme is aimed at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:25AM

1984 extends West End run by eight weeks by Matthew Hemley

The West End production of 1984 has extended its run by eight weeks to October. Initially booking to September 3, the show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

English National Ballet returns to the Southbank by Georgia Snow

English National Ballet is to perform at Royal Festival Hall for the first time in almost a decade. The company will perform

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Simon Lipkin joins Guys and Dolls cast by Georgia Snow

Simon Lipkin is to join the West End cast of Guys and Dolls later this month. Lipkin takes on the role of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:18AM

Rebel Wilson All Dolled Up for Her West End Debut; Simon Lipkin Also Joins Guy and Dolls by Ryan McPhee

Don’t take back her mink just yet. Here’s a first look at Rebel Wilson sporting her Miss Adelaide finest; the screen favorite will make her West End debut in Guys and Dolls begin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Simon McBurney to Bring One-Man Show The Encounter to Broadway; Tickets Now On Sale by Ryan McPhee

Tony nominee Simon McBurney will bring his latest solo show The Encounter to Broadway, following a run at London’s Barbican Centre. Tickets are now on sale for New York performances, w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Natascia Diaz Sings 'The Kid' at Feinstein's/54 Below by Broadway.com

Get a sneak peek of Natascia Diaz's upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below show with her performance of Buddy Monlock's "The Kid." 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Werk! Watch Pint-Sized Broadway Faves Take on Hamilton’s ‘Schuyler Sisters’ with Maya Rudolph by Lindsey Sullivan

The Tony Awards may be over, but the Hamilton mania is stronger than ever. Remember that adorable Miscast take on "The Schuyler Sisters" that On Your Feet!'s Ana Villafane, Sch…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:18AM

Will Wonders Ever Cease? BroadwayHD Will Live Stream Roundabout's SHE LOVES ME Later This Month! by BroadwayWorld

Online theater streaming service BroadwayHD will live stream 'She Loves Me,' marking the first time a Broadway show has been broadcast live. Roundabout Theatre Company's hit revival of 'She …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

League of Professional Theatre Women Holds Women Stage the World Equality Parade Tonight In Times Square by Michael Dale

The annual event calls attention to the need for gender parity in Broadway theatres and in theatres throughout the country.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:15AM

For ‘The Encounter,’ Fasten Your Headphones Before Immersion by Michael Paulson

Mr. McBurney’s solo show, which is heading to the United States, is inspired by the novel “Amazon Beaming,” about the mysticism of a Brazilian tribe.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:10AM

Photos: In pictures: Opening night of Hobson's Choice

Jonathan Church's production opened at the Vaudeville Theatre yesterday evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:10AM

Choreographers aim to raise the barre for aspiring performers by Matthew Hemley

West End choreographers including Andrew Wright and Stephen Mear are backing a new initiative aimed at helping musical theatre performers break into

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:09AM

Harvey Fierstein Honored as LGBT “Trailblazer” on June 25 by Courtney Kochuba

Next Saturday, June 25, tune into VH1 and LogoTV at 8pm for their third annual Trailblazer Honors, a television special that celebrates pioneers “at the forefront of LGBT equality.” Ton…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 11:09AM

'Stomp' coming back to Chicago by Morgan Greene

'Stomp' will be thumping its way back to Chicago in November, Broadway in Chicago announced Wednesday.  The international percussive hit (featuring seemingly everything but traditional inst…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:04AM

Review: Lyric Theatre’s take on “West Side Story” another treat for ATL Sondheim fans by Jim Farmer

It’s no fluke. What seemed like a Sondheim kind of theater season a few months ago has turned into an unexpected (albeit unplanned) local celebration, with an emphasis on some of the maste…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:01AM

Broadway's 'She Loves Me' to Stream Live Online by Ashley Lee

"Vanilla Ice Cream" for everyone.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

Video Flash: Disney's Aladdin Lights Up London's West End

The acclaimed Broadway musical has its UK premiere tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Simon McBurney to Bring Acclaimed Solo Show The Encounter to Broadway

The new drama tells the story of a National Geographic reporter lost in the Amazon.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Broadway's She Loves Me Will Be Live Streamed by Olivia Clement

The Roundabout revival will be delivered live to TV audiences through a partnership with BroadwayHD.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Theater News: She Loves Me, With Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi, to Be Livestreamed

The Drama Desk Award-winning revival will come to computers via BroadwayHD.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
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Broadway’s ‘She Loves Me’ Revival Will Be Telecast Live On PPV by Jeremy Gerard

The Roundabout Theatre Company’s lauded Broadway revival of the musical She Loves Me will be telecast live on June 30, bringing Broadway a step closer in line with popular pay-per-view…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:59AM

Maxine Peake: Northern typecasting creates ‘real anxiety’ at auditions by Georgia Snow

Maxine Peake has revealed that she still suffers anxiety about being typecast because of her northern background. The actor, whose stage and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:58AM

Simon McBurney's THE ENCOUNTER Will Land on Broadway This Fall! by BroadwayWorld

Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production ofThe Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, will play a limited engagement at Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

Photo Flash: The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party by Marianka Swain

The stars were out in force to celebrate Broadway's Biggest Night at The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party, heldSundaynight at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Leslie Odom Jr. Reveals Which Celeb Left Him Most Star-Struck by TV News Desk

Tony Award winner Leslie Odom Jr. stopped by last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo and explained how he feels about the steep ticket prices for HAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

Maxamoo's Theater and Performance Podcast Releases New Episode Featuring RIZING, HADESTOWN, SHREW!, #LIBERATED, WAR, More by Maxamoo

On Maxamoo June 15th Episode they discuss RIZING, HADESTOWN, SHREW, LIBERATED, WAR. Diep, David, and Lindsay discuss and dissect the latest in NYC theater. But first, a big thank you for Liz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

HAMILTON Cast Recording Now #1 on iTunes; New Leslie Odom Jr. Album at #10 by BroadwayWorld

The show's original cast recording is now number 1 on both iTunes and Amazon.com and is setting the record for best selling ever Broadway show CD and download.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

Jack Viertel Discusses and Signs THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN MUSICAL at The Drama Book Shop by Marianka Swain

The Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome Jack Viertel for a discussion and signing of his new book, The Secret Life of the American Musical How Broadway Shows Are Built, onWednesday, June 1…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM

REVIEW: All Male HMS Pinafore, Richmond Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Helena Payne

By Helena Payne This HMS Pinafore asks us to reflect on a society that has changed considerably, but must keep evolving and continuing to examine itself. Gilbert’s jeering satire of a Vict…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:56AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Carmen Cusack Will Give You Life Singing This Bright Star Anthem

Time is running out to see Carmen Cusack's exquisite performance in Bright Star.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:53AM

[WATCH] Tony Awards 2016: James Corden pays tribute to Orlando victims by Robert Pius

In the tradition of the show must go on, the Tony Awards aired Sunday night on CBS despite the massacre of nearly 50 people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida earlier that morning. Host …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:46AM

‘Big Gay Musical’ creator Fred Caruso dies in apparent suicide by Melanie Dostis

Off-Broadway producer Fred M. Caruso, who was behind the hit "Newsical," died Monday in an apparent suicide.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:46AM

‘Bright Star’ closing on Broadway by James Hebert

The Old Globe Theatre-bred musical “Bright Star” is blinking out on Broadway. Lead producer Joey Parnes announced Tuesday that the bluegrass-laced show, created by the actor-writer-music…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:46AM

Mystery, Memory and Music in Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS by Andy Knight

It may not be a musical, but Peter Shaffer’s AMADEUS certainly performs as one. Learn more through this insight into South Coast Rep's recent production. The post Mystery, Memory and Music…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:46AM

Ohio Light Opera getting into character for season of musical favorites and rare treats (preview) by Zachary Lewis

For its 2016 season beginning June 18, Ohio Light Opera has planned an eclectic mix of obscure works from deep within the German, French and American songbooks as well as first-time performa…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 10:46AM

Boy bands and princesses face off in Silicon Valley Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost' by Julia Baum, @community-Newspapers.com

Battle of the bands meets battle of the sexes in Silicon Valley Shakespeare's 'Love's Labour's Lost,' playing now at Bramhall Park in Willow Glen. In directing Shakespeare's classic romantic…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:44AM

San Jose: 'Motown' musical shines light on young stars by Leeta-Rose Ballester, [email protected]

Remembering more than 50 songs for one show is no easy task, but luckily for the cast of 'Motown the Musical' these are so ubiquitous in American culture that their lyrics and tunes are know…

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:44AM

CBS Sets Deal to Keep Grammy Awards Telecast Through 2026 by Brian Steinberg

CBS has set a new deal with the Recording Academy to keep the Grammy Awards telecast through 2026, a pact that marks the longest continuous partnership of a network and a major kudocast. CBS…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:42AM

‘Bright Star’ to Close on Broadway on June 26, 2016 by Shelby Behrman

Bright Star, the bluegrass-flavored musical by comedy legend Steve Martin and Grammy winner Edie Brickell, will fade from Broadway when it closes at the Cort Theatre on June 26 after 30 prev…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:41AM

2016-17 Broadway Preview by Barry

2016-17 Broadway Preview: Big Stars Blasts from the Past By: David Sheward With the broadcast of the Tony Awards, the 2015-16 Broadway theater season is now officially over. It was one of th…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:30AM

THE NORMAN CONQUESTS: A Historic Collaboration by Mary Allen

In a historic collaboration, three Vermont theaters have banded together to bring theatre-lovers across the state beloved British playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy trilogy. The po…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 10:28AM

Simon McBurney To Have Mystical Encounter on Broadway by Robert Viagas

The Edinburgh hit has booked the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

On the Marx Women by Trav S.D.

Continuing our little series of posts celebrating the re-launch of I’ll Say She Is, today a look at the Marx Brothers’ wives. But first we begin with the most important Marx Woma…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:22AM

Amid Allegations, Chicago Theatre Closes for Good by Olivia Clement

Profiles Theatre has announced its permanent closure following reports of abuse and harassment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Broadway Stories Podcast Welcomes Patti Murin, John Treacy Egan, Alli Mauzey by Broadway Stories

On the latest episode of BROADWAY STORIES hosted by 'Broadway replacement' Todd Buonopane CINDERELLA, CHICAGO, Todd talks getting fired, Patti Murin LYSISTRATA JONES, XANADU falls in love...…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Wesleyan University Honors HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail; Establishes Hamilton Prize for Creativity by Michael Dale

The prize will be awarded annually to an incoming student on the basis of submitting a creative written work judged as best reflecting originality, artistry and dynamism.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Wesleyan Establishes HAMILTON Prize for Creativity in Honor of Alum Miranda & Kail by BroadwayWorld

Wesleyan announced the establishment of the Wesleyan University HAMILTON Prize for Creativity, a four-year full tuition scholarship that honors Lin-Manuel Miranda '02, Hon. '15 and Thomas Ka…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

BWW TV: ALADDIN Crosses the Pond- First Look at the West End Production! by BroadwayWorld TV

Aladdin will haveits official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatretonight,June 15. Disney's new West End musical began preview performances on Friday 27 May and tickets for the spectac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Muny! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Muny is currently presenting its season opener, The Wizard of Oz, now through June 22. The Wizard of Oz is directed by John Tartaglia, choreographed by Ralph Perkins, and music directed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

All-women ‘Shrew’ is a goofy hot mess by Elisabeth Vincentelli

How do you wrangle a play as sexist as “The Taming of the Shrew”? The new Shakespeare in the Park production tamps down the misogyny by using an all-woman cast, many of them in drag. Eve…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:08AM

Did You Know That Oscar Has Tony Ties?

When it comes to the intersection of Broadway and Hollywood, does your knowledge hold up? Test your awards knowledge as Tony-winning theatre and Oscar-winning cinema collide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Review: Hair Peace (Battersea Arts Centre)

Victoria Melody's show explores where the hair we buy for extensions actually comes from

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

Theatre News: 1984 extends to October

The Nottingham Playhouse, Almeida Theatre and Headlong production has returned to the West End

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

Theatre News: First look: Rebel Wilson as Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls

The actress stars opposite Simon Lipkin in the show from 28 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Chicago's Profiles Theatre Shutting Down For Good After Abuse Accusations by Michael Dale

The company posted a notice on its website announcing its closure is 'effective immediately.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

VIDEO: Broadway Kids Pay Tribute to HAMILTON on NBC's 'Maya & Marty' by TV News Desk

On last night's MAYA AND MARTY on NBC, Maya Rudolph joined SCHOOL OF ROCK's Luca Padovan, A BRONX TALE's Joshua Colley and KINKY BOOTS' Douglas Baldeo in a tribute to the 11-time Tony winnin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:57AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:47AM

NEWS: Simon Lipkin plays Nathan to Rebel Wilson’s Adelaide in Guys & Dolls by Press Releases

Guys and Dolls today announces that Simon Lipkin will be joining the West End cast for a limited time at the Phoenix Theatre to play the part of Nathan Detroit from Tuesday 28 June until Sun…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:44AM

Simon Lipkin stars opposite Rebel Wilson in Guys & Dolls

Veteran #StageFave Simon Lipkin is about to have his hands happily full: starring as Nathan Detroit opposite Hollywood comedy star Rebel Wilson's Miss Adelaide for a limited season in GUYS A…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:44AM

Disney's Aladdin Opens at the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre Tonight by Mark Shenton

Dean John-Wilson stars in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:34AM

Simon Lipkin to Join Rebel Wilson in West End Cast of Guys and Dolls by Mark Shenton

The original London star of Avenue Q is to play Nathan Detroit

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Daniel Radcliffe Explains Why He Won't Watch 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' Play by The Hollywood Reporter

Set 19 years after the epilogue of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', the two-part play officially opens in London on July 30 and runs through May 2017.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:28AM

Elvis Costello's Face in the Crowd Musical Gets NY Reading by Robert Viagas

He's reportedly seeking Hugh Jackman for the Broadway lead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

Fuse Book Review: “Digging Up Mother” — Bizarro Family Values by Betsy Sherman

Digging Up Mother: A Love Story is Doug Stanhope's disarmingly funny, unexpectedly sweet memoir.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:02AM

VIDEO: Will Daniel Radcliffe Get Naked in New Play PRIVACY? 'Let's Just Say It's Possible' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, Daniel Radcliffe stopped by to talk about his new play PRIVACY at New York's Public Theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

Diary: Edinburgh’s young hopeful by Tabard

It’s that time of year again, when the Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme is released, complete with a predictably inexplicable design – this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

Top producers hail from Central Interesting to read Chris Grady’s piece ‘Can you teach someone how to be a producer?’. He mentions

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Dangereuse: Reconstructing Shylock: ‘District Merchants’ at the Folger Theatre by Sophia Howes

Freud said, “When a delusion cannot be dissipated by the facts of reality, it probably does not spring from reality.” This is the essence of prejudice. In showing us a more human side o…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00AM

Diary: Was that JK prowling outside the Palace? by Tabard

Tabard took a wander through London last week and stumbled across a new show opening. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: First look at Game of Thrones' Rose Leslie in Contractions

The production opens in Sheffield later this month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:54AM

VIDEOS: Barbra Streisand's Broadway! Part Six: The 2010s by Michael Dale

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

Hugh Jackman Sought for Elvis Costello's A FACE IN THE CROWD Stage Musical by TV News Desk

Although the stage adaptation is still in its early stages of development, the singer and his backers are already eyeing Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman as their star.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

Photo Flash: West End Production of 1984 Extends Booking Period by Marianka Swain

Following the return of 1984 to the Playhouse Theatre last night, the booking period for the West End run has been extended until 29 October 2016. Directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmilla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AM

Stratford Festival's 2017 season to feature 8 out of 14 female directors by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Reneltta Arluk to direct one production, new commission The Breathing Hole by Colleen Murphy.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

Five decades of keeping Giselle from being boring by Michael Crabb

Choreographer Peter Wright wasn’t impressed when he first saw the ballet in 1945. He’s gone on to make it his own.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Interviews: 5 minutes with: Naomi Frederick - 'It was brave to put Made in Dagenham straight into the West End'

We spent five minutes with the Hobson's Choice actress to discuss early beginnings, succeeding in the West End and why it is relevant to revive a 100-year-old play now

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:51AM

Alexandra Silber to Celebrate ‘Arlington’ Release at Birdland on June 20 by #cota

On Monday, June 20 at 7pm, Grammy nominee (West Side Story), Broadway (Fiddler on the Roof, Master Class) and West End (Carousel, Kiss Me Kate) star Alexandra Silber will celebrate the relea…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 07:50AM

NEWS: 1984 extend by eight weeks in new West End run at Playhouse by Press Releases

Following the return of 1984 to the Playhouse Theatre last night, the booking period for the West End run has been extended by eight weeks until 29 October 2016. Directed by Robert Icke and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:48AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Lauren Zakrin, James Michael Lambert and More in LEGALLY BLONDE at Music Circus by BroadwayWorld

With a cast featuring Broadway veterans and Music Circus audience favorites, the musical comedy Legally Blonde makes its Music Circus premiere to kick off the 66th season. Performances are T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

Broadway AM Report, 6/15/2016 - BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT STAR and More! by Jessica Fallon Gordon

TODAY'S BIG NEWS BEAUTIFUL will celebrate 1000 performances today...keep an eye on BWW for photo coverage

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

BWW's On This Day - June 15, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 15 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

VIDEO: Jerry O'Connell & Jeff Goldblum Discuss Co-Starring in Broadway's SEMINAR by TV News Desk

On yesterday's LIVE, Kelly Ripa's co-host Jerry O'Connell and guest Jeff Goldblum chatted about working together on the Broadway play SEMINAR.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

She’s the Hidden Architect of Modern Comedy by Jason Zinoman

Charna Halpern — who, with the Chicago improv pioneer Del Close, devised a seminal improv technique — is a crucial conduit to “Saturday Night Live.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:32AM

Women Can’t Direct Anime? Studio Ghibli Producer Apologizes by Robert Michael Poole

Japan’s leading anime producer Studio Ghibli has found itself in the middle of a controversial debate this week, after former employee Yoshiaki Nishimura, who co-produced “When Marnie Wa…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:27AM

“Bright Star” to close by Newsdesk

“BRIGHT STAR” TO PLAY ITS FINAL BROADWAY PERFORMANCE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 26 New York, NY – Producer Joey Parnes today announced that Bright Star, the new musical from 2016 Tony Awa…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 07:17AM

Charles Busch Delivers Hilarious & Heartwarming Ultimate Playlist by Sandi Durell

    by Matt Smith   As the lights dim at Feinstein’s/54 Below, pianist Tom Judson takes the stage and tickles the ivories, preparing to introduce the “legendary” Charles…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:08AM

Against Forgetting by Sam Hurwitt

Corey Fischer takes a trip down memory lane.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:06AM

Let Loose in the PlayGround by Sam Hurwitt

PlayGround celebrates its 20th annual Festival of New Works.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:06AM

Captive Economics by Sam Hurwitt

Marin Theatre Company’s hostage drama is a tense thrill ride.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 07:06AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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“Amadeus” Author Passes Away by Rino16

Sadly, playwright Peter Shaffer passed away recently at the age of 90. Shaffer was best known for writing the plays “Equus” and “Amadeus,” and the latter work was tur…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 06:57AM

Israel culture minister probes troupes that shun settlements by Associated Press

Israel’s polarizing culture minister has dispatched a contested questionnaire to theaters and dance troupes to find out whether they are performing in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:56AM

Daniel Kramer: I dream of 50:50 gender split on ENO directors by Matthew Hemley

New English National Opera artistic director Daniel Kramer has outlined an ambition to have an equal gender split among the directors he

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

People, Places and Things shortlisted for James Tait Black prize by Matthew Hemley

Duncan Macmillan’s People, Places and Things has been nominated for the James Tait Black Prize for Drama, alongside Hang by Debbie Tucker

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:49AM

Review: Hobson's Choice (Vaudeville Theatre)

Martin Shaw stars in this transfer from Bath Theatre Royal

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:44AM

Blogs: Holly Williams: Are Nineties throw-backs a theatrical comfort blanket?

As Aladdin arrives in the West End and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opens, Holly Williams looks at our increasing desire for all things Nineties

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:44AM

Watch now: the new trailer for Aladdin the musical by Matthew Hemley

As Disney’s stage version of Aladdin opens in the West End, producers have released the official trailer for the production. Aladdin runs

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM

Stratford Festival’s all-Canadian roster to tackle European classics in 2017 by J. Kelly Nestruck

William Shakespeare, of course, has pride of place at the Festival Theatre – there, living legend Martha Henry will direct Twelfth Night and Scott Wentworth will helm Romeo and Juliet

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 by James Marino

Listen:@BrightStarBway Sets Closing, @BroadwayBares to Step Up Security “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the da…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

The secret of theatre directing? Finding another job to pay for it by Derek Bond

Lots of ‘successful’ directors need a second source of income. Unless fees improve, it will become a career solely for those who can afford itThere is a strange, unwritten rule among the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:45AM

Review: Youarenowhere (Shoreditch Town Hall)

Andrew Schneider's dazzling piece runs as part of LIFT until 18 June

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:36AM

Video: Aladdin trailer released

The musical opens this evening

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:36AM

5 West End musicals you should book ahead for by Emma Clarendon

With so many great productions heading to London, here is a quick guide to some of the most hotly anticipated musicals ahead in the West End. Click on the links to BOOK TICKETS….

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:28AM

Kiss me, Petruchi(a)! by Terry Teachout

The Wall Street Journal has given me a second drama column this week in which to review the Public Theater’s Central Park production of The Turn of the Screw. Here’s an excerpt. * * * �…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:20AM

Snapshot: Woody Allen does standup in 1965 by Terry Teachout

A rare kinescope of Woody Allen doing his standup routine on British TV in 1965: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, and …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:15AM

Almanac: Cormac McCarthy on truthfulness by Terry Teachout

“My daddy always told me to just do the best you knew how and tell the truth. He said there was nothin to set a man’s mind at ease like wakin up in the morning and not havin to decid…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Win a double pass to You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at The Hayes by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has five double passes to giveaway to You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at the Hayes Theatre on Wednesday, July 6 at 11am. Charles Schulz’s beloved characters come to life…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:54AM

National day of action: art and theatre join forces to make culture an election issue by Steph Harmon

More than 60 arts organisations lost funding in May, after severe budget cuts to the Australia Council. And the industry is fighting backArts and theatre organisations, artists and industry …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:38AM

Weekly Theatre Podcast: Monster Raving Loony, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Suicide by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

This week the London theatre bloggers discuss James Graham's latest, plus a new look Midsummer Night's Dream at the Globe and The Suicide at the National.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:36AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Indhu Rubasingham: It’s a ‘terrible time’ to be an artistic director by Georgia Snow

Directors Indhu Rubasingham and Max Stafford-Clark have warned that extra demands placed on theatre bosses are threatening creativity and putting the future

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:30AM

Taylor-Mills: I went bust paying minimum wage on fringe by Georgia Snow

Producer Paul Taylor-Mills has claimed he was forced to wind up his production company after being financially crippled by a duty to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:15AM

Keeping On Top Of Facebook’s News Feed by Phil Paschke

One of the biggest frustrations social media managers face on a daily basis is seeing their Facebook page follower count go up and the number of people their posts reach go down. To keep use…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to see new musical Marco Polo, An Untold Love Story, with a pre-theatre dinner for 2 by The Stage

Win one of two pairs of tickets to new musical Marco Polo, An Untold Love Story - premiering in London this Summer at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Obituary: Guy Woolfenden by Michael Quinn

As head of music for the Royal Shakespeare Company for 37 years, Guy Woolfenden was a prolific and highly influential composer who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Meet Perry: Preparing for our #WestEndLive takeover

Today we officially launch our special #WestEndLive section and introduce Perry O'Bree, who'll be our guest tweeter & vlogger for the extravaganza in London's Trafalgar Square this Saturday …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 03:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Kat Nugent: Despite technical advances, I still prefer manual cue control by Kat Nugent

I love technology. It can do some astonishing things these days. But – and I realise I’m in a significant minority here

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:40AM

Punk Photographer Derek Ridgers Celebrated by Paul Smith by Robert Michael Poole

Paul Smith coined the term “classics with a twist” for the fashion style of his most British of brands, and much the same could be said of the music form of Punk, which turned rock music…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:32AM

War by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Shrew at Shakespeare in the Park, Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell & more by Maxamoo

Download fileDiep, David, and Lindsay discuss and dissect the latest in NYC theater. But first, a big thank you for Liz Richards for creating these gorgeous and hilarious pieces of Maxamoo s…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 02:00AM

Natasha Tripney’s theatre picks: June 15 by Natasha Tripney

While LIFT continues to fly the flag for exciting international work in the capital, there’s a whole raft of interesting new openings

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Here’s my view on the National Theatre’s ‘plus one’ controversy by Mark Shenton

Who cares about the lives of theatre critics? A lot of people, it seems. I’ve lost count of the number of people

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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World Premiere of BIG SKY Opens Tonight at the Geffen Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Geffen Playhouse'sstarryworld premiere of BIG SKY, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, opens tonight, June 15. The production runs through July 17, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26AM

Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Sonia Sanchez Set for Lecture Series in Support of Stella Adler Studio of Acting Today by BroadwayWorld

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting and The Harold Clurman Lecture Series host Ta-Nehisi Coates, Toni Morrison and Sonia Sanchez in conversation at the Ambassador Theatre today, June 15, 2016,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:26AM

How'd We Do? Show Showdown Tony Predictions Wrap-Up 2016 by Wendy Caster

Our correct predictions are highlighted. Wendy Sandra Cameron Liz Best play: The Humans The Humans The Humans The Humans King Charles III Best musica…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 01:16AM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. The Wedding Singer at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre. “Between the amazing musical score, the awesome 80s costumes, and the high-energy dances, you’re guaranteed a truly bodaciou…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:05AM

Getting Real (and TMI) with Andrea Russett by Young Hollywood

Getting Real (and TMI) with Andrea Russett Social media star Andrea Russett stops by the YH Studio where we chat about her rise to fame via YouTube and a very memorable Justin Bieber fan vid…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Theater News: Mile Square Theatre Inaugurates Its New Space With Circle Mirror Transformation

Annie Baker's Obie Award-winning play starts its run tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Profiles Theatre closes less than a week after Reader abuse exposé by Aimee Levitt

Profiles Theatre has shut down permanently, effective immediately. Just six days after the Reader published an investigation into alleged abuse at the acclaimed storefront theater, Pro…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 12:56AM

Theatre Review: ‘Shadowboxer’ at Center Stage Play Lab by Natasha Joyce

A few weeks ago, I found myself sitting in the packed house of a performance space at the Peabody Institute, where Center Stage Play Lab is temporarily housed. I was about to see a staged re…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:39AM

NEW YORK SPECTACULAR with The Rockettes Kicks Off Tonight at Radio City Music Hall by BroadwayWorld

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that Jenna Ortega and Lilla Crawford will share the role of Emily, the teen girl lead

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18AM

Laughter, tears, playing through and carrying on in the face of Orlando tragedy by Christopher Henley

Sunday morning, most of us woke up to the dreadful news about the massacre at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Sunday is a day off, of course, for a lot of people. For others, it’s a wo…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:09AM

Tony Highlights 2016 by Joy

This year I watched the Tony Awards a day late since it fell out on a Jewish holiday called Shavuot. I love Shavuot, but this year it was hard knowing that my favorite award show was going o…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 12:00AM

Women in Theatre March Through Times Square Today by Olivia Clement

The League of Professional Theatre Women leads a Suffragette-inspired parade for equality.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Their Favorite Things: Anastasia's Derek Klena Shares His Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Which “complex and intricate” production left the singing actor “stunned”?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Plays 1,000th Performance Today by Robert Viagas

The musical biography joins an exclusive Broadway club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Revamped New York Spectacular Debuts at Radio City Today by Andrew Gans

Performances begin June 15 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Carol Channing Reflects On History-Making Dolly! and Her Recent Visit With Bette Midler by Playbill Staff

The Broadway living legend and original Hello, Dolly! star opens up to Playbill about the musical’s creation and her recent meeting with Bette Midler, who will bring the role to Broadway n…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Who’s Next: Andy Señor, Jr. by Frank Dilella

As part of Playbill Pride 2016, we set our sights on the next generation of LGBTQ artists. Meet dancer and director Andy Señor, Jr.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Turning the Misogyny of Shakespeare’s Shrew on its Head by Linda Buchwald

Donna Lynne Champlin and LaTanya Richardson Jackson talk the all-female Shakespeare in the Park production of The Taming of the Shrew.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pittsburgh playwright's 'Of Nine Tales' running at national festival by Libbie Katsev / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh playwright Kim El’s “Of Nine Tales” will debut Thursday at the Fade to Black Play Festival in Houston.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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