Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Million Dollar Quartet cancels Australian Tour by Matt Edwards

The recently announced Australian production of Tony award winning musical Million Dollar Quartet have cancelled their scheduled tour, with tickets being removed from Ticketmaster in the …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:49PM

Windy City Playhouse’s 2017 Season features two Chicago premieres by Michael J. Roberts

Windy City Playhouse, offering Chicago’s most sophisticated theatergoing experience, is proud to announce its third [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:24PM

“Resolution” starts performances October 21 by Michael J. Roberts

Pride Films and Plays is excited to start its fall season with the world premiere [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:24PM

Shakespeare, Miller & Musicals: Reviews Of 9 Shows In Stratford by Bill Hirschman

The easiest way to grasp a sense of the Festival, its styles and ethos is to recount and review the individual productions we saw during a trip last month. Hidden within may be insights that…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:04PM

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Is One Singular Sensation by Bill Hirschman

By Bill Hirschman The dictionary translates the Latin phrase “sui generis” as “constituting a class of its own,” but more commonly it’s used to mean “not like anything else,” o…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:04PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Hartford Stage Sets Cast, Creative Team for QUEENS FOR A YEAR by BroadwayWorld

Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts announced today the cast and creative team for Queens for a Year, written by T.D. Mitchell and featuring …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48PM

How performers can enter the property market by Rachel Cole

“Investing in property is simple, but not easy”… Two not so secret things about me: I’m cheap and I love property. I don’t do coffee, cabs, gyms, cover charges or drink…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:41PM

The Glamour and Grit of Judith-Marie Bergan by American Theatre Editors

This larger-than-life talent found her home at a theatre where she could play anything and everything, and did.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:38PM

Review: A Welsh Family Clings to Native Soil in ‘The Good Earth’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

This brisk production from the company Motherlode concerns a village tempted by a stranger to move to new homes down the road.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Touch’ and be Touched by Sandi Durell

      By Beatrice Williams-Rude   Touch, written by Toni-Press Coffman, is a play about transcendent love, soul-searing loss, and the many modes of mourning.   The work …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:55PM

Cats Cancels Wednesday Night Show Due to Water Supply Break by Adam Hetrick

A water main break near the Neil Simon Theatre forced the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to cancel its Wednesday night Broadway performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41PM

THE GOOD EARTH - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

There's a closer relationship between the erosion of the land and the erosion of human souls than you may initially assume. . . .

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:15PM

Summertime Swing by Barry

Michael Feinstein & Marilyn Maye Make Magic By: Sandi Durell The forever boyish and humorous Michael Feinstein was on fire August 23 at his namesake Feinstein’s/54 Below in Summertim…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:01PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Warmth of the American Songbook, From 2 Keepers of the Flame by Stephen Holden

Michael Feinstein and Marilyn Maye’s “Summertime Swing” is an old-fashioned variety show, blending standards, Catskills humor and vaudeville shenanigans.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:33PM

In revelatory 'Rose,' opening the curtains on Kennedy matriarch by Chris Jones

Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy, the diminutive but extraordinary wife of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., and the mother of Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kennedy Jr., John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy, Rose Ma…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:30PM

Review: Mame (Light Opera Works) by Scotty Zacher

Light Opera Works' glitzy production of *Mame* looks great. And musically *Mame*, with its 32-member cast and 26-member full orchestra, sounds great. The score – arguably Jerry Herman’s …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:27PM

‘Take A Bow’ Part 1: The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Favorite Spring/Summer 2016 Performances by Dcmetrotheaterarts Staff

Here’s Part 1 of the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ favorite Spring/Summer 2016 performances. To our honorees:  TAKE A BOW! ____ Stephanie Atha and Sofia Bordner as Winifred and …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:26PM

Which Way Home by Arts Review

ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and Darebin Arts Speakeasy present Which Way Home – a heartwarming dramedy of an aboriginal girl, her much loved ageing dad and their road trip to his birthp…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:21PM

When Star-Crossed Lovers Meet… in East Jerusalem by Michael Van Duzer

interview by MICHAEL VAN DUZER This season, Theatricum Botanicum presents a new production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Ellen Geer, the company’s Artistic Director and director of…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 08:16PM

TOUCH - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

“Give sorrow words: the grief that does not speak / Whispers the o'er-fraught heart and bids it break.”

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:11PM

Feast Festival creates queer arts hub in Adelaide by Arts Review

Adelaide’s Feast Festival has secured Raj House in the City’s East End to create an arts hub to showcase South Australian LGBTI Queer Arts and Culture. In 2015 Feast Festival generated …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:08PM

Your Vacation Mission? Find This Stolen Horse by Chris Colin

Our Bay Area getaway was a play, written for us and starring us, too.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:03PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEOS: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo, A Champ On Stage, In The Gym and At The Makeup Table by Michael Dale

Starring on Broadway as the determined survivor Celie in the hit revival of THE COLOR PURPLE eight times a week just isn't enough of a workout for Tony-winner Cynthia Erivo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

Hamilton Star Javier Muñoz Honored at HOLA Awards by Adam Hetrick

The new star of Hamilton will be honored with the Dare to Go Beyond Award during the 2016 HOLA Awards, which honor excellence among Hispanic theatre artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:38PM

Top 8 Movies Coming Up in Fall 2016: Dr. Strange to Star Wars and Harry Potter by Mark Beech

The year 2016 has been a productive one for impressive movies, from Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG” to Quentin Tarantino’s “The Hateful Eight” - not to mention critically-acclaimed …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:31PM

VIDEO: David Lang's Uniquely Staged THE LOSER Has Performer Floating 20 Feet Above Orchestra Seats by Michael Dale

Don't even try getting orchestra seats to the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival production of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang's THE LOSER.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM

Kerrigan + Lowdermilk’s House Party Musical The Bad Years Returning to Brooklyn by Michael Gioia

The immersive musical, set at a house party with raging twentysomethings, will hit a house in Bushwick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:12PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: August 25 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 07:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ali Stroker by Broadway.com

Ali Stroker stops by Broadway.com HQ to let us in on what she's been up to since Spring Awakening. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:52PM

Cats Cancels Broadway Performance Due to Water Main Break by Broadway.com

The Great White Way revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats has cancelled the August 24 evening performance owing to a water main break in the area. Performances are expected to resume at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:52PM

A Cheeseball Comedy by Sam Hurwitt

Altarena Playhouse produces the Sedaris sibs' popular Book of Liz.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 06:44PM

Déjà vu all over again by Stephen Farrow

  Good news/bad news. Danny Rubin and Tim Minchin‘s new musical adaptation of Rubin and Harold Ramis‘s Groundhog Day deserves every single one of the five-star reviews it received last …

SOURCE: oneapostrophe.wordpress.com at 06:08PM

Jennifer Holliday Joins ‘The Color Purple’ by Newsdesk

Tony and Grammy Award Winner JENNIFER HOLLIDAY Jennifer Holliday resized Photo credit: Kareem Quow for KQ Photography Joins Tony Award Winner Cynthia Erivo, Danielle Brooks and the company o…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 06:08PM

Broadway AM Report, 8/24/2016 - THE LIFE OF THE PARTY in San Fran! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT's producers and playwright chat it up at The Drama Book Shop, and THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, starring Andrew Lippa, opens in San Francisco

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Water Main Break Causes CATS to Cancel Tonight's Performance by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that CATS has canceled this evening's performance, August 24, due to a water main break in the area. A show representative has confirmed that the show is on tr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

VIDEO: BLUE MAN GROUP Make Out Parties? Fred Armisen Spills The Crazy Details by Michael Dale

Before he started hitting the airwaves weekly as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live, Fred Armisen was a young musician from Long Island who moved to Chicago to play percussion for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:04PM

Double Emmy Nominee Derek McLane on ‘Hairspray Live’, Lady Gaga And ‘The Wiz!’ by Jeremy Gerard

When I sat down early this week with Derek McLane, nominated for his sets for both the 2016 Academy Awards and NBC's presentation of The Wiz Live!, I took out my camera to shoot some candids…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:02PM

Photo Flash: Meet the New Touring Company of Jonathan Larson's Rent

The musical will hit the road to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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A Playwright Finds Drama, and Humor, in Roe v. Wade by Kate Taylor

Lisa Loomer tackles the politics of abortion in her new play, “Roe.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:51PM

Michael Cerveris on the Closing of Fun Home: ‘It Arrived on Broadway in the Moment it Was Most Needed’ by Carey

                              Originally published on Out.com Read this story online When Michael Cerveris, who pla…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 05:46PM

Union Members Unveil Alternative 99-Seat Vision by Tracey Paleo

The center of discussion at the town hall meeting this past Monday was an alternative vision from that of Actors’ Equity for what intimate theater can look like in Los Angeles.  Prese…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:37PM

Inside Rehearsals with Rent's 20th Anniversary Tour — Meet the Cast! by Monica Simoes

Rent, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical written by the late Jonathan Larson, will return to the road in a 20th anniversary production during the 2016-17 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

THE GREENHOUSE THEATER CENTER PRESENTS PHILIP DAWKINS’ “THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH,” RUNNING SEPT. 17 – OCT. 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N. Lincoln Ave ) and Sideshow Theatre Company present the world premiere [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:26PM

Showbiz Chicago Photo Spotlight: Amazing Lash Studio Orland Park Grand Opening Event by Michael J. Roberts

Grand Opening event for the new Amazing Lash Studio Orland Park that took place Tuesday, [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:26PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Discusses THE GOODBYE GIRL & PRETTYBELLE by Behind The Curtain

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM

Penny Jackson’s SAFE coming to NYC by Itn Playwright

91 Central Productions presents character-driven contemporary theater relevant to international audiences. The limited Off Broadway engagement of Safe by Penny Jackson will be at the Theatre…

SOURCE: NYTE Small Press at 05:21PM

VIDEO: AVENUE Q Cast Featured In Music Video For Ledinsky's Controversial Donald Trump Song by Michael Dale

With its attention-grabbing title, Swedish singersongwriter Ledinsky's single 'Donald Trump Makes Me Wanna Smoke Crack' has been mounting up controversy and YouTube hits.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for HURRICANE BIANCA, Featuring Alan Cumming by TV News Desk

The new feature-length comedy HURRICANEBIANCA follows a New York teacher who moves to a small town in Texas, gets fired for being gay, and returns disguised as a mean 'lady' to get revenge o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

NY Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Cataloger Charles Morrow on Political Satires by Nypl For The Performing Arts

BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Jimmy Bain and More in TREASURE ISLAND at Finger Lakes! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival is proud to produce the regional premiere of TREASURE ISLAND, A New Musical for a New Generation. The show opens today, August 24 and runs throughSe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:04PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Allegro at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Thom Southerland's insightful production of this musical rarity from Rodgers and Hammerstein gets its first London showing ever. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 04:48PM

Marie and Rosetta, with Kecia Lewis and Rebecca Naomi Jones, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Atlantic Theater’s new musical play about a rock-n-roll gospel singer begins previews Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:42PM

Edinburgh Fringe: Counting Sheep by Laura Kressly

Just over two years ago, a revolution in Kiev ushered in the downfall of the Ukranian government. Protests against the government’s refusal to sign pro-EU legislation lasting months had se…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:37PM

Duncan Sheik and Suzanne Vega Will Perform in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The two songwriters collaborated on the Off-Broadway musical Carson McCullers Talks About Love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Almanac: Geoffrey Hill on “difficult” art by Terry Teachout

“Human beings are difficult. We’re difficult to ourselves, we’re difficult to each other. And we are mysteries to ourselves, we are mysteries to each other. One encounters in any ordin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:30PM

Sondheim in Trondheim by Rick Pender

Rabarbrateateret (“The Rhubarb Theater”) is a theater company situated in the idyllic “old town” Bakklandet in Trondheim, Norway’s third largest city. The company has mounted accla…

SOURCE: EverythingSondheim at 04:28PM

Sweeney Todd was “in between” at Glimmerglass by Rick Pender

So is it a musical or an opera? One might have expected Sweeney Todd at the Glimmerglass Festival to come down firmly on the side of the latter. But, to borrow a thought from Into the Woods,…

SOURCE: EverythingSondheim at 04:27PM

Opera or Musical? Sondheim made Sweeney to scare an audience by Rick Pender

The big revelation instantly splashed across the media was that Stephen Sondheim’s new musical is to have its premiere Off Broadway at the Public Theater in late 2017 — “ if I can fini…

SOURCE: EverythingSondheim at 04:26PM

So About the BroadwayBox Lottery…

And now an update from our sponsor.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:23PM

Watch First Trailer for Hurricane Bianca, New Film with Alan Cumming by Andrew Gans

Bianca Del Rio stars in the comedy directed by Matt Kugelman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:23PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of HUNCHBACK at Music Circus - Starring Deaf Actor John McGinty, Lesli Margherita, Mark Jacoby and More! by Stage Tube

The 2016 Music Circus season concludes with the Northern California premiere of a new musical from the mind ofVictor Hugo, inspired by one of the most epic stories ever told The Hunchback of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:20PM

Ken Levine Pens New Baseball Comedy by Olivia Clement

The Emmy-winning Cheers writer and sportscaster will debut Going…Going…Gone! in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA: The Journey to the Stage by Bill Russell

How did Bill Russell and Peter Melnick come together to collaborate on LAST SMOKER? Learn more about their journey here. The post THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA: The Journey to the Stage appeare…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 04:10PM

#IdentityWeek Will Address Culture, Gender, Race and Sexuality in Theatre by Adam Hetrick

Samuel French, Playbill and HowlRound have partnered to present the four-day panel event that will explore the issues of identity, inclusion and representation onstage and off.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:04PM

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Thomas Kail Discusses The Fusion of Theatre and Rap For #BARS Master Class by Michael Dale

Growing up in Northern Virginia, the first song Thomas Kail ever memorized was Slick Rick's rap 'Mona Lisa.' Its narrative about a guy chatting up a woman he meets in a pizza place opened up…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Jimmy Bain and More in TREASURE ISLAND in the Finger Lakes by BroadwayWorld

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival willproduce the regional premiere of TREASURE ISLAND, A New Musical for a New Generation. The show opens tonight, August 24,and runs through Septemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM

First Folio, 'Culture Of Shakespeare, Coming To UConn's Benton by Susan Dunne

Imagine a world without "Macbeth," "The Taming of the Shrew," "The Tempest" and "Twelfth Night." Imagine a world without "All the world's a stage," "Beware the ides of March," "We are such s…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:01PM

Theater News: Beverly Hills, 90210 Musical Heading Off-Broadway

The show comes from the creators of Full House! The Musical and Bayside! The Musical

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Cabaret News: Finding Neverland Veteran Chris Dwan to Lead New Cabaret

Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck is among the special guests who will join the star in Waste of Space at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Dancing Festival opener a rare glimpse into 20th century classics by Laura Molzahn

We're not exactly provincial in Chicago; there's a pretty hefty smorgasbord of dance here. Still, many classics of 20th century dance aren't often seen on our stages, especially danced by th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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THE KING AND I Returns to Cinemas Nationwide This Weekend!

Whistle a happy tune! Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies, and Twentieth Century Fox will bring?Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic movie musical?THE KING AND I?(1956) back to?cinemas nationw…

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 03:52PM

Chicago Takes Over Central Park, and Broadway Says Farewell to Three Shows by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre August 25-September 4.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

You’re Gonna Love Shug: Tony-Winning Dreamgirls Star Jennifer Holliday to Join The Color Purple on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

A new Shug Avery’s comin’ to town, and she is not goin’. Tony and Grammy winner Jennifer Holliday will step into the Broadway revival of The Color Purple. The Dreamgirls fa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:43PM

Edinburgh Fringe: The Club by Thom Dibdin

Comic bravado: The Club, the latest play from Edinburgh-born actor and writer Ruaraidh Murray, has a fiercely humorous energy and drive.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:42PM

Trolling Time with...Adam Razavi by Michael Block

Name: Adam RazaviHometown: Lexington, Kentucky (Yes, like the chicken. Yes, we wear shoes. [These are questions I’m asked on a VERY frequent basis])Education: BFA in Musical Theatre from N…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:39PM

2016 FringeNYC Review: “Steve Got Raped” by Deb Miller

Relationships are hard. And that goes double if you’re pushing 30, but still haven’t made the psychological and emotional transition from youth to adulthood. In The New Collective’s wo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:30PM

Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day at the Old Vic – review round-up by Troy Nankervis

Stephen Sondheim may have considered adapting Groundhog Day for musical theatre audiences, but it’s the creative team behind Matilda which has done

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:24PM

Ticket Prices for the Harry Potter Play May Even Be Crazier Than ‘Hamilton’ by Martha C. White

For this price, it better come with a magic wand.

SOURCE: time.com at 03:23PM

Jennifer Holliday to Join Cast of ‘The Color Purple’ by Michael Paulson

She will play Shug Avery, a role initially played by Jennifer Hudson.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:20PM

Breaking News: Jennifer Holliday Will Return to Broadway in THE COLOR PURPLE; Heather Headley Set to Depart in October by BroadwayWorld

Beginning performancesTuesday, October 4, Tony and Grammy Award winnerJENNIFER HOLLIDAYwill assume the role of Shug Avery in John Doyle's Tony Award-winning production of the Broadway musica…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17PM

The Queen Returns! Take Your Afternoon Coffee Break with Broadway-Bound Jennifer Holliday by BroadwayWorld

This will mark Holliday's first Broadway show since 2001, when she played Matron Mama Morton in CHICAGO. To celebrate the big news, take your afternoon coffee break with the Broadway legend …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17PM

Sarah Paulson to Play Oscar Winner in Upcoming FX Series by Ruthie Fierberg

Paulson and producer Ryan Murphy team up again for Feud, a new drama series on FX in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

VIDEO: Austin Pendleton Directs N.C. Hunter's A DAY BY THE SEA For Mint Theater by Michael Dale

Specialists in introducing contemporary audiences to worthy, but neglected plays, The Mint Theater Company's new production will probably be a first introduction for many of its audience mem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Hunter Foster Will Helm FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD Reading by BroadwayWorld

According to an Equity casting notice, Hunter Foster will direct an upcoming staged reading ofFAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. The project, which will be presented in November, will feature music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Donna McKechnie-Led ICON and More Slated for 2016 New York New Works Theatre Festival by BroadwayWorld

This year's New York New Works Theatre Festival is a must-see This is an opportunity to see original and unseen productions from leading Broadway producers as well as the rising stars of sta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Interview with Choreographer Denis Jones by Ted Sod

Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin choreographer Denis Jones spoke with education dramaturg Ted Sod about his inspirations and the process of working on the version of a classic film. Ted …

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 03:01PM

Jennifer Holliday Is The Latest Dreamgirl To Sign On For ‘Color Purple’ Stint On Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

Jennifer Holliday, who claimed instant stardom as Effie White in the 1981 premiere of Dreamgirls, will take over the role of chanteuse Shug Avery in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple …

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:00PM

Theater News: Jennifer Holliday to Join the Cast of Broadway's The Color Purple

The Tony and Grammy winner will step into the role of Shug Avery in John Doyle's production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Jennifer Holliday Returning to Broadway in 'The Color Purple' by David Rooney

The Tony-winning breakout star of 'Dreamgirls' will end a 15-year absence when she steps into the role of juke-joint singer Shug Avery in the hit musical revival. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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New Shug Avery Is Comin’ to Town: Jennifer Holliday Joins Color Purple by Robert Viagas

The Tony-winning star of the original Dreamgirls returns to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:59PM

Wild, Hilarious, & Smart: Get to Know the Super-Talented Ladies of Bedlam’s Sense & Sensibility

We talk to the ladies of Bedlam’s Sense & Sensibility about game-changing literature, pop culture relationship goals, and unforgettable theatrical experiences.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:57PM

Leslye Headland Likes to Keep It Messy by American Theatre Editors

The playwright discusses her newest play 'The Layover' and why her characters are usually flawed, unhappy people.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:56PM

Fuse Theater Review: In New York, A World of Women’s Voices by Arts Fuse Editor

This fledgling stage troupe aspires to raise a call to arms.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:56PM

R.J. Julia Hosting Booklover's Dream Day Trip by Carole Goldberg

Reservations are being taken now for Booklover's Dream Day, a chartered bus trip to New York City for a Hachette Book Group's Book Club Brunch on Oct. 22. R.J. Julia Booksellers of Madison i…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 02:46PM

Oh What a Celebration! Kristin Chenoweth Gives Fans a Sneak Peek at The Art of Elegance by Lindsey Sullivan

Rejoicify, theater fans! As previously announced, Kristin Chenoweth will release her new album, The Art of Elegance, on September 23. (Wicked super fans can also enjoy Idina Menzel's idi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:38PM

Odds & Ends: #Ham4Ham Honors Olympian, Smokey Joe’s Cafe Revival Eyes Broadway & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. #Ham4Ham Honors Olympian #Swam4Ham? At #Ham4Ham on August 24, host Rory O'Malley and more Hamilton cast members welcome…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:38PM

Instant New York: 11 Moving Fan Performances of ‘She Used to Be Mine’ from ‘Waitress’ by Mfoss

If there is one new show on Broadway that brings out the raw emotion of life, it’s Waitress, much thanks to Sara Bareilles’ Tony-nominated score . One of the songs fans have quic…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:34PM

Las Vegas Supports Performing Arts by Admin

Vegas still maintains its status as a hotspot for Broadway musicals, theatrical plays, and live entertainment. Although Performing Arts doesn’t appeal as largely to today’s youth in rela…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:25PM

VIDEO: An Inside Look At Recording Kristin Chenoweth's 'The Art Of Elegance' by Michael Dale

Kristin Chenoweth's new album, 'The Art of Elegance,' will have a will have a digital release September 23rd and a physical release on September 30th, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Hunter Foster to Direct Staged Reading of New Musical Far from the Madding Crowd by Andrew Gans

The musical is based on the Thomas Hardy novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Theater News: The Boys From Syracuse to Receive Free Concert Performance in Boston

The revamped Rodgers and Hart musical will perform at the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Full Casting Announced for David Hare's Plenty, Starring Rachel Weisz and Corey Stoll

Emily Bergl, Byron Jennings, and more will also appear in the Public Theater's revival of the Tony-nominated drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Review: Broadway Bounty Hunter

Annie Golden plays a mirror image of herself in a musical version of a fever dream.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Film News: The King and I Film Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Returns to Cinemas

The two-day event will be part of Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies' TCM Big Screen Classics series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Cabaret News: Stars of Something Rotten!, School of Rock, and More to Share Their Broadway Stories

Todd Buonopane hosts the Feinstein's/54 Below cabaret series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Forget #Ham4Ham! Today Was #Swam4Ham with Olympian Maya DiRado by Stage Tube

It was Swam4Ham at today's Ham4Ham lottery, as cast members from Hamilton serenaded Olympian Maya DiRado and gave her some honors of their own, as well as a rendition of our National Anthem.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

BWW Exclusive World Premiere: Watch Barbra Streisand & Chris Pine Take on MY FAIR LADY on Her ENCORE Album! by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to bring you an exclusive first look at Streisand's track with Hollywood star and Into the Woods veteran Chris Pine- a mashup of 'I'll Be Seeing YouI've Grow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Classic THE KING AND I Film to Return to Cinemas by BroadwayWorld

It's time to whistle a happy tune Rodgers amp Hammerstein's classic movie musical The King and I will return to movie theaters for two days only, as part of Fathom Events and Turner Classic …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Blogs: Sarah Crompton: It wasn't a vintage Edinburgh, but I had plenty of highlights

Sarah Crompton chooses her highlights of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:50PM

Waitress CD Signing and Performance Sold Out at B&N by Sandi Durell

  The CD release performance and signing of the mega hit WAITRESS, starring Tony Award winner Jesse Mueller (Beautiful) who was also nominated for a Tony Award for her starring role …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:42PM

Top 10 Off-Broadway Shows for Fall 2016 by Amy Sapp

When the temperatures begin to dip and the leaves transform into shades of maroon and tangerine, the marquees Off-Broadway similarly change to showcase a new lineup of shows. Unlike Broadway…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:40PM

They Drink It In The Congo, Almeida Theatre, review: 'A rich mess and a bold sprawl' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The Almeida addressed the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo a few years back when it staged the European premiere of Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning Ruined. Adam Brace…

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:40PM

Olympic Gold Medalist Sings at Latest #Ham4Ham by Robert Viagas

Swimmer Maya DiRado sings the National Anthem at Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:35PM

Broadway Sings The Beatles by Sandi Durell

  by Monica Charline Brown   BroadwayBox’s most anticipated show of the month. Broadway Sings’ twelfth concert over the course of four years. A trip to the Highline Ballroom I …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:33PM

Casting Announced ‘Plenty’ by Newsdesk

THE PUBLIC THEATER ANNOUNCES COMPLETE CASTING FOR DAVID HARE’S ACCLAIMED PLENTY First Major New York Revival Directed by David Leveaux Performances Begin October 4 August 24, 2016 – …

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 01:18PM

Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds Films Among Spotlight on Documentary Section of NYFF54 by Movies News Desk

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the complete lineup for the Spotlight on Documentary section of the 54th New York Film Festival September 30-October 16.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM

Edinburgh Fringe: Eugene & Elvis by Thom Dibdin

Tender: Affecting and emotional, Charles Hindley's Eugene & Elvis at Silk is a rawly human musing on love, loss, family ties and the healing power of music.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:13PM

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Charlie Williams?Help Fialta Celebrate Summer with 'Be Someone' Music Video! by Stage Tube

Indie Band Fialta has just released anew music video directed and choreographed by Broadway's Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Charlie Williamsand featuring Broadway dancers from Matilda, She Loves …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

PHOTO FLASH: FROZEN's Robert Lopez Plays 'Let It Go' As Marie's Crisis Crowd Sings Along by Michael Dale

The Oscar-winning songwriting team of Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez joined the fun at the Greenwich Village piano bar.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

BWW Contest: Win A Signed Copy of Norbert Leo Butz's 'GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS' by Bww Contests

BroadwayWorld is giving one of our lucky readers a chance to win a signed copy of the upcoming album GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS, recorded live at 54 Below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Applauded by Broadway's 'Hamilton' by The Associated Press

The Final Five — Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez — saw the production and met the cast on Tuesday night.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:04PM

Canuck Downunder: Fringe by Jk Clarke

        by MR Anderson   Jess’s brother died. A victim of this sudden and tragic loss, she attempts to move on. She moves to NYC to pursue her dreams, she talks to…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:04PM

House/Amongst the Reeds review – promising new work, not fully finished by Lyn Gardner

Assembly George Square, EdinburghPlays by Somalia Seaton and Chino Odimba are strongly performed, but would have benefited from time in developmentTheatres can endlessly develop playwrights …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:02PM

Bushwig, Annual Drag Festival, Changes Location by Andrew Gans

The fifth annual event relocates from Brooklyn to Queens.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Theater News: Broadway's Chicago Set for Central Park SummerStage Performance

The current cast will take part in the free performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Review: FringeNYC 2016: Algorithmism; ChipandGus; Colorblind'd

This is TheaterMania's fourth and final review roundup from the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Artemisia Call for Female-driven Plays by Bt

>Now accepting submission from playwrights who reside in the greater Chicago area to be considered for fall festival 2017>Six plays are chosen for staged readings from which the audien…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:48PM

CMT Announces Premiere Dates for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, NASHVILLE & More by TV News Desk

CMT today revealed the premiere dates for its 2017 scripted series including Nashville, Million Dollar Quartet working title and Still The King, marking the biggest scripted slate in the net…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

PROSPECT HIGH: BROOKLYN, Co-Written by Teens, to Conclude Rolling World Premiere in NYC by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company and Education at Roundabout have just announced that the Repertory High School for Theatre Arts in New York City will present the New York premiere of PROSPECT HIG…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Tony Yazbeck, Will Blum & More Will Join Chris Dwan in WASTE OF SPACE at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Chris Dwan in 'Waste of Space' onTuesday, September 6th 2016. With standout performances both on and off Broadway, Chris Dwan Finding Ne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Photo Coverage: WAITRESS Company Signs Cast Albums at Barnes & Noble! by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, Tony-winning starJessie MuellerandGrammy-nominated composerlyricistSara Bareillesand the cast of WAITRESS stopped byManhattan's Upper East Side Barnes amp Noble 150 E. 86th S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Josh Grisetti, Julie Halston, Jessica Hendy and More Set for BROADWAY STORIES This September by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents BROADWAY STORIES on April 23rd, 2016 at 1130pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Looking for Adventurous Theater? Try the Dream Up Festival by Steven McElroy

This program at Theater for the New City will include 19 new works from American and international companies. It runs through Sept. 18.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:46PM

See Who’s Joining Rachel Weisz in the Public’s Revival of Plenty by Olivia Clement

The award-winning, post-World War II drama will be directed by five-time Tony nominee David Leveaux this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Michael Feinstein & Marilyn Maye Make Magic by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell       The forever boyish and humorous Michael Feinstein was on fire August 23 at his namesake Feinstein’s/54 Below in Summertime Swing. Ah, yes…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:42PM

Prospect High: Brooklyn to Have New York Premiere Next Month by Olivia Clement

Jersey Boys' Daniel Robert Sullivan co-wrote the play, which has been seen in high schools around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

The Waitress Cast Hits the Books, Brandon Victor Dixon Suits Up for Hamilton & More Piping Hot Shots! by Lindsey Sullivan

It may be Christmas in August for the Radio City Rockettes, but the Great White Way summer is still heating up! With Broadway BFF reunions and new gigs for some of our longtime faves, dig in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34PM

The Broadway.com Show: Lin-Manuel Miranda Dives into The Little Mermaid, Wicked's Hot New Fiyero, Idina Menzel's Killer Video & More by Broadway.com

This week, we talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda teaming up with Alan Menken for a live-action Little Mermaid, count down the most anticipated fall Broadway shows, swoon over Wicked's Michael…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34PM

Complete Casting Set for Revival of David Hare's Plenty, Starring Rachel Weisz, Off-Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We now have complete casting for the first major New York revival of David Hare’s Plenty. Directed by David Leveaux and featuring the previously announced Rachel Weisz and Corey Stoll,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:34PM

Changing the Script for Women Directors: Diane Paulus and Liesl Tommy by HowlRound

By Carey Purcell. Carey Purcell talks to Diane Paulus and Liesl Tommy about all women creative teams.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:34PM

Melissa Errico Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Michael Gioia

The Tony nominee will play an engagement at the cabaret venue this September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

Edinburgh Fringe: Lady Rizo/Lili La Scala by Johnny Fox

From the moment she processes onto the stage, fairy-lit umbrella held aloft, in what can only be described as a ‘gown’, to the strains of Yair Evnine’s electric cello, you know you are…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:25PM

Review: Imprisoned, Barons Court Theatre by James Bell

Imprisoned, two monologues written by Marie Hale and directed by Kasia Różycki and Hugh Allison, are nothing short of astonishing, both in terms of their conceptual basis and the power of …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:23PM

Review: 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, The Globe by Fergus Morgan

Emma Rice’s work is theatrical marmite. You either love it or hate it. For some, her productions for Kneehigh were endlessly innovative, relentlessly entertaining breaths of fresh air.…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:23PM

Rollout of Proposed Fix for the AEA/99-Seat Theater Dispute by Steven Morris

Talk about Community: Essentially all of Los Angeles’ small theater scene turned out Monday for the LA STAGE Alliance-hosted town hall at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, moderated by that…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:15PM

Fringe Review: Black and Blue, NYPD vs. Black Lives Matter by New York Theater

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins used to refer to the city as a gorgeous mosaic. That phrase came to mind for a couple of reasons while I watched “Black and Blue,” an ultimately …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:11PM

My Book Is Out! by Melissahillman

And by “my book is out,” I mean Caridad Svich‘s book is out. The ever-brilliant (srsly) Svich has released a collection of essays for TCG entitled Audience (R)Evolution: Di…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 12:11PM

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert Will Get Intimate Staging in Chicago by Michael Gioia

Two world premieres and two Chicago premieres make up the 2016-17 season at Chicago’s Pride Films and Plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Theater News: Repertory High School for Theatre Arts to Present Prospect High: Brooklyn

The play is completing its rolling world premiere with this production at Roundabout's Black Box Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Bess Wohl's Small Mouth Sounds Extends Return Engagement

Rachel Chavkin directs the production at the Pershing Square Signature Center.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Daphne Rubin-Vega to Lead Quiara Alegría Hudes' Miss You Like Hell

The world premiere musical at La Jolla Playhouse is created by Hudes and songwriter Erin McKeown.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Melissa Errico to Return to Feinstein's/54 Below with FUNNY! I'M A WOMAN WITH CHILDREN by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-nominated singer amp actress Melissa Errico Amour, White Christmas, My Fair Lady, High Society, who is set to star in Irish Repertory Theatre's fall production of Finian's Rainbow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Michael Urie and Robin De Jesus to Star in HOMOS, OR EVERYONE IN AMERICA World Premiere by BroadwayWorld

Labyrinth Theater Company presents the world premiere of Homos, Or Everyone in American October 20-November 27 by Jordan Seavey. Homos, Or Everyone in American, directed by Mike Donahue and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Kerrigan-Lowdermilk's THE BAD YEARS Gets Immersive Workshop in Brooklyn by BroadwayWorld

Broadway storytelling meets immersive spectacle in the workshop of the innovative house party musical THE BAD YEARS by Kerrigan amp Lowdermilk. THE BAD YEARS returns to Brooklyn after a sold…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

June Ballinger's REMEMBRANCE DAY Will Premiere on 9/11 by BroadwayWorld

13th Street has - once again - become synonymous with cutting-edge powerful pieces focusing on the human experience. The latest is a great work of drama about one of the unsung heroes of his…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Photo Coverage: From Rio to Broadway- The Final Five US Women's Gymnastics Team Visits HAMILTON! by Walter McBride

Last night, the U.S. gold medal-winning Women's Gymnastics team, who dubbed themselves 'The Final Five,' hit the room where it happens, Broadway's Hamilton

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Edinburgh Fringe: Tank by Laura Kressly

Like their debut production The Beanfield, Breach Theatre’s second show Tank recreates a contentious historical event in a distinctive meta-theatrical mashup up forms and styles. In the 19…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:49AM

Lunt and Fontanne: The Celestials of Broadway by Sandi Durell

  An informative, but not particularly effervescent account of one of theater’s legendary acting couples.     By Joel Benjamin   Even though there are few people alive who …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:49AM

WATCH: Giuseppe Bausilio of ‘Cats’ Reveals His Favorite Feline Songs by Amy Sapp

Giuseppe Bausilio joined NewYork.com backstage at the Neil Simon Theatre during previews of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats to uncover his favorite songs from this long-awaited revival. G…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 11:38AM

Author Launches Campaign to Save Harlem Home of Langston Hughes by Andrew Gans

The brownstone was home to the late author of Black Nativity and Simply Heaven.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Mormon Star Nic Rouleau on Why He Deserves a Trophy, That Time He Had Plastic Hair & Switching Lives with Gavin Creel by Broadway.com

Nic Rouleau, the long-running star of The Book of Mormon, chats about his five-years in the sold-out hit musical, his previous gig on the Disney Cruise Line, his bestie Ben Platt and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:33AM

Theatre News: Mark Thomas wins The Stage Special Award

The comedian has been recognised for 'sustained excellence' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:33AM

Watch Joshua Henry Sing Acoustic “Reynolds Pamphlet” by Robert Viagas

He recently assumed the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:32AM

Edinburgh Comedy Awards nominations include James Acaster and Nish Kumar by Matthew Hemley

James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Richard Gadd have been nominated for this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. All three are for best comedy

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:27AM

John Gallagher, Jr. Will Go It Solo at Joe’s Pub by Michael Gioia

The Tony-winning actor hasn’t played the downtown venue since 2008; he’ll return next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

RAISED ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR SOUS CHEF JAMES KERWIN by Michael J. Roberts

Raised, An Urban Rooftop Bar, one of Chicago’s hottest rooftop destinations at 1 W. Wacker [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:21AM

Robin De Jesús and Michael Urie to Star in Homos, Or Everyone in America by Olivia Clement

The stars learn how to live and love in New York in the world-premiere play by Jordan Seavey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Facing the Music: A Conversation with Patricia Routledge by Edward Seckerson

Patricia Routledge trained not only as an actress but also as a singer and had considerable experience and success in musical theatre, both in this country and in the United States of Americ…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:15AM

Drink, Drugs And Homosexuality Feature In New Old Red Lion Production by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo If We Got Some More Cocaine I Could Show You How I Love You, a new one-act  play developed out of The Minaturist’s 10th Birthday last November, will be presented at Th…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:15AM

Sadiq Khan to appoint ‘night tsar’ for London culture by Georgia Snow

London mayor Sadiq Khan has begun the process of appointing a ‘night tsar’ for the capital, who will develop a vision for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:13AM

Renowned theatre supplier fined £40k after lorry driver is crushed by David Hutchison

A renowned theatre supplier has been ordered to payout almost £40,000 after a lorry driver was crushed by falling canvases. Founded in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:13AM

Savion Glover to Choreograph on Upcoming Episode of So You Think You Can Dance by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning hoofer choreographs a routine for the FOX reality show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

20at20: Discount Off-Broadway Tickets Returns! by Matthew Wexler

The Off Broadway Alliance has announced that its hugely popular semi-annual ticket promotion 20at20, will return from September 5th to September 25, 2016.  20at20 makes $20 tickets avai…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:02AM

Edinburgh comedy awards 2016: the nominees in full by Brian Logan

Eight comedy shows are in the running for the prestigious prize at the Edinburgh festival, with James Acaster receiving a fifth consecutive nominationA confessional show about sexual assault…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:02AM

Lineup Announced for CHICAGO's Free SummerStage Concert by BroadwayWorld

On Wednesday, August 31st, the cast of Broadway's Longest Running American Musical will celebrate its 20th Year on Broadway with a free concert at SummerStage in Central Park.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Photo Coverage: Brandon Victor Dixon Poses Backstage After HAMILTON Debut! by Walter McBride

Two-time Tony Award nomineeBrandon Victor Dixonjustmade his debut as Aaron Burr in the musicalHamilton on Broadway last night, August 23. BroadwayWorld was on hand for his big night and you …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Review: FringeNYC 2016: Dementia Americana; The Radicalization of Rolfe; At the Crossroads

This is TheaterMania's second review roundup from the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Broadway's Robin De Jesús and Michael Urie to Star in New Jordan Seavey Play

Labyrinth Theater Company to present Homos, Or Everyone in American.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

What Vulture's Critics Are Most Excited for This Fall by David Edelstein,matt Zoller Seitz,craig Jenkins,jerry Saltz,jesse Green,christian Lorentzen,justin Davidson

MoviesDavid Edelstein has his eye on the heavy stuff. SnowdenSept. 16Oliver Stone takes on the multi-tentacled story of the multi-tentacled surveillance state and the alleged traitor (played…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayCon Is Coming! How to Book Your Hotel by Playbill Staff

The event that bring fans and Broadway stars together returns January 27-29, 2017, with an expanded slate of programming at the Javits Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Daphne Rubin-Vega Tapped for Miss You Like Hell Musical by Olivia Clement

La Jolla Playhouse will stage the world premiere by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Erin McKeown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Start Your Day in the Merry Old Land of Oz, by Way of Salem, OR

Who doesn't want a little Wizard of Oz moment to start their day?

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:49AM

Waitress Cast Sings and Signs at Barnes and Noble by Monica Simoes

Tony winner Jessie Mueller, composer Sara Bareilles and the cast of Waitress gathered for a CD signing and performance on August 24 at Barnes and Noble.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:45AM

Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain’s ‘Radio Golf’: Part 4: Mack Leoman by Joel Markowitz

In Part 4 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players’ Radio Golf, meet Mack Leoman. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stages and the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:39AM

Stage Tube: STRANGER THINGS Star Gaten Matarazzo Shows Off His Broadway Voice With 'Bring Him Home' by Nora Dominick

Gaten Matarazzo is best known to Broadway audiences as the original Gavroche in the recent revival of LES MISERABLES. Below, Gaten shows off his love for all things Les Mis as he belts the f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller, Sara Bareilles and WAITRESS Cast Members Perform at CD Signing by Michael Dale

Grammy-nominated composerlyricistSara Bareilles, who made her Broadway debut last season with her Tony-nominated score for the hit musical WAITRESS, hosted a sampler of songs from the show a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:38AM

Hamilton Documentary Sets Premiere at New York Film Festival by Robert Viagas

Hamilton's America goes backstage at the show's creation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Broadway Shows Will Perform During Grand Central’s Summer Send-Off by Andrew Gans

Attendees can expect free performances from the casts of Something Rotten! and Kinky Boots.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

THE BURNT PART BOYS – Park Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The stage is set beautifully. A gathering of men, singing to the sky, tell of the distant depths they travel to for their work, and their hopes of returning to the surface to see the sun onc…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:35AM

Encompass Will Honor Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens by Andrew Gans

A Musical Salute! will be presented in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Theatre News: Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlists announced

This year's Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlists include Richard Gadd, Al Porter and Nish Kumar

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:26AM

Review: Edinburgh review: Angel (Gilded Balloon)

A remarkable one-woman show about a legendary Kurdish woman sniper at the Edinburgh Fringe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:26AM

Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain’s ‘Radio Golf’: Part 3: DeJeanette Horne by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players’ Radio Golf, meet DeJeanette Horne. Joel: Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stages a…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:07AM

Not A Catfish: ‘Connections: A Craigslist Musical’ Heads Off Broadway by Amy Sapp

There have been musicals about found paper messages (Found) and personal ads (Personals), so it be no surprise that a show inspired by Craigslist will soon open Off-Broadway. Missed Connecti…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:03AM

Alison Fraser and Robert Cuccioli Set for Project Shaw Double Bill by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominees will star in readings of Interlude at the Playhouse and Farewell to the Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Mark Thomas wins The Stage Special Award in Edinburgh by Matthew Hemley

Comedian, activist and theatremaker Mark Thomas has won The Stage Special Award at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The prize celebrates sustained

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe: The Gingerbread Lady by Thom Dibdin

Emotional: Convincing portrayals and realistic emotions are a feature of the Makars' production of Neil Simon's The Gingerbread Lady at the Royal Scots Club.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:57AM

Alison Fraser and Robert Cuccioli Set to Headline FAREWELL TO THEATRE and INTERLUDE AT THE PLAYHOUSE by BroadwayWorld

Gingold Theatrical Group's Project Shaw, under the leadership of Artistic Director David Staller, continues its 11th Season when it presents its 116th concert presentation with a double bill…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

VIDEO: Watch Broadway Alum Brian Justin Crum Advance to Semi Finals of AMERICA'S GOT TALENT by TV News Desk

Broadway alum Brian Justin Crum delivered another showstopping performance on last night's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT to advance to the semi-final round

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

They Drink It in the Congo review – rumba dancing and death threats in a risky jamboree by Michael Billington

Almeida, LondonAdam Brace’s ambitious show addresses the paradox of celebrating a country’s culture while ignoring its political realitiesYou have to admire the ambition of Adam Brace. I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:55AM

The Maxamoo Podcast Reviews the 2016 NY International Fringe Festival by Maxamoo

Lindsay, Jose and Liz sampled the 200 offerings at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival and we enjoyed it This year's festival played host to nearly 200 shows ranging in style fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/24/16- OKLAHOMA! by Stage Tube

Today in 1980, the second Broadway revival of Oklahoma closed at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 293 performances. Oklahoma is the first musical written by the team of composer Richard …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

History Has Its Eyes on Them - U.S. Olympic Gymnasts Visit Broadway's HAMILTON by Caryn Robbins

Last night, the U.S. gold medal-winning women's gymnastics team, who dubbed themselves 'The Final Five,' hit the room where it happens, Broadway's HAMILTON

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

CIRCUS DIARIES at #edfringe: Bedtime Stories by Upswing by Katharine Kavanagh

The Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows in Edinburgh’s Fringe seems to be the perfect venue for a children’s show. Bright colours surround the two venues (one big top, one Spiegelte…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:40AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:36AM

Interview with Chukwudi Iwuji: "Hamlet," Public Theater Mobile Unit by Beth Herstein

Iwuji is thrilled that through this production Hamlet will be performed for people who may not be familiar with Shakespeare's works, and for those in reduced circumstances and in prison for …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:36AM

Where Next For Olympic Athletes? For Some, It Will Be Cirque Du Soleil

“In all, about 40 percent of Cirque’s performers come from artistic, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics backgrounds, as well as from trampoline, tumbling, diving and synchronized …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:30AM

Young performer shines in Mustard Seed's 'Kinderstransport' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mustard Seed opens its new season with an outstanding cast.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:28AM

Caro Emerald musical to star former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey by Matthew Hemley

Former EastEnders actor Jonny Labey is to star in a concert staging of a new musical featuring the songs of Caro Emerald.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:17AM

Cabaret September-October Listings by Sandi Durell

      by Sandi Durell   The falling leaves . . . well, not yet, but soon as we ready for a full Fall season of entertainment in the clubs and cabarets of New York City. O…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:12AM

Edinburgh Fringe: Fossils by Johnny Fox

Not much you see at the Edinburgh Fringe looks totally ready for London. But this does – ideal for Park 90, Trafalgar Studios 2 or Hampstead Downstairs.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:03AM

Butler by Admin

  Playwright Richard Strand’s Butler is an outstanding, captivating, important play about race relations – part historical drama and part biography. In wake of the 2016 summer shoot…

SOURCE: stageandcandor.com at 09:00AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

Olympic model may not suit arts I like a bold challenge (Editor’s view: Will success in Rio inspire arts funding change?, August

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Age no barre-ier to going en pointe by Tabard

God loves a trier. Tabard does too. And he has nothing but respect for one 71-year-old, by the name of Doreen Pechey.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Offstage fright at The Woman in Black by Tabard

It’s tempting to think of the West End’s long-running plays as creaky outdated relics, and indeed, that’s how they’re too often described.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Scene Around: August 25 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 for Jungle

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Julie Nesrallah brings Carmen on Tap to Lula Lounge by Trish Crawford

Mezzo-soprano and CBC host sees title character of Bizet opera as a soul sister.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Blow Off review – a dynamite hour of sexual politics by Lyn Gardner

Traverse, EdinburghJulia Taudevin teams up with three musicians in an explosive piece of gig theatre about a woman who decides to blow the patriarchy sky-highWhy aren’t women angrier? What…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:51AM

London notebook: Stunning production The Deep Blue Sea (review) by Christopher Henley

The Deep Blue Sea is a wonderful play by Terence Rattigan, with a wonderful lead role for a woman. Helen McCrory is a wonderful actor who takes full advantage of the opportunities the part …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:44AM

NEWS: Felicity Kendal stars in A Room with a View tour before West End by Press Releases

Felicity Kendal stars in A Room with a View, adapted from EM Forster's novel by Simon Reade and directed by Adrian Noble. Full cast is now announced for the production which opens for a two-…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:40AM

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS – Gray’s Inn Hall by Jonathan Baz

Sixteenth century farce that, unlike much of Shakespeare's work, barely skirts around the human condition, doesn't easily stand up to modern scrutiny. The Comedy Of Errors is an implausible …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:33AM

Blogs: Confessions of a Fringeoholic: We're all a bit tired now

It's the last few days of the Fringe, so let's try to make them the best yet, says Katie Brennan

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:26AM

Review: Edinburgh review: House/Amongst the Reeds (Assembly George Square)/One Hundred Homes (Summerhall)

Thought-provoking shows from Clean Break and Yinka Kuitenbrouwer at the Edinburgh Fringe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:26AM

The Most Swankified Club – Feinstein’s/ 54 below by Joy

Feinstein's/54 Below books only great talent and has excellent food and cocktails - all the ingredients necessary to have an outstanding evening in midtown Manhattan.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:01AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - August 24, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 24 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:28AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Deaf Actor John McGinty, Lesli Margherita, Mark Jacoby and More in HUNCHBACK at Music Circus by BroadwayWorld

The 2016 Music Circus season concludes with the Northern California premiere of a new musical from the mind ofVictor Hugo, inspired by one of the most epic stories ever told The Hunchback of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:28AM

NEWS: Kerry Ellis-led Murder Ballad extends West End booking to 3 Dec by Emma Clarendon

The UK premiere of American musical Murder Ballad will now play at the Arts Theatre until 3 December 2016, having previously been booking until 29 October 2016. With Kerry Ellis, Norman Bowm…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:24AM

Theatre News: Immersive Sherlock Holmes event Moriarty's Game extends through to 2017

The trail across London asks teams of four to solve various puzzles

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:22AM

Review: Review: Little Shop of Horrors (New Wimbledon Theatre)

Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's cult classic is currently touring the UK

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:22AM

Snapshot: Arturo Toscanini conducts Mozart by Terry Teachout

Arturo Toscanini leads the NBC Symphony in a performance of the first movement of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 555. This performance was originally telecast from NBC’s Studio …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Almanac: Whit Stillman on failure and formula by Terry Teachout

“Every moment is a new moment, failure our eternal friend. You think you are learning things but those could also be staleness traps, formula, hitting the same lever again and again.” Wh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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New Sondheim Musical: “The Music Was Gorgeous” by Robert Viagas

The show had a private reading last week, with the working title Buñuel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:51AM

Equity hails ‘historic’ Diamond TV equality monitoring project by Georgia Snow

Equity has welcomed the launch of broadcast equality monitoring project Diamond, claiming it will hold the television industry to account on diversity

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Audition travel expenses guidelines aim to cut repeat callbacks by Matthew Hemley

Guidelines outlining what audition expenses actors are entitled to have been issued by Equity, in a move the union hopes will reduce

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Theatre company sets up home in 12th-century Northamptonshire abbey by David Hutchison

A new theatre company will take residency in a 12th-century abbey in Northamptonshire when it reopens following a £6 million restoration in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:47AM

TheatreFirst’s Bold Third Act by Sam Hurwitt

Longtime East Bay company TheatreFirst reinvents itself with a bold new mission.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 06:34AM

The Moor the Merrier by Sam Hurwitt

Three local companies present three very different takes on Othello this summer.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 06:34AM

Rancho Capulet by Sam Hurwitt

We Players puts the audience to work with a site-specific Old West Romeo and Juliet.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 06:34AM

A Musical Waistland by Sam Hurwitt

If you have a craving for a musical revue of pop songs with new lyrics about weight loss, boy do we have the show for you!

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 06:34AM

THEY DRINK IT IN THE CONGO – Almeida Theatre by Aleks Sierz

New play about Africa’s deadliest conflict is more of a heroic failure than a successful drama.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:33AM

Trigger Alert: Steve Got Raped by Jk Clarke

      by MR Anderson   But, hear me out, it works.   Yes, it’s an eye-catching title. I’ve heard it called “unacceptable,” “a trigger,” and “rude,” b…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:21AM

Theatre News: Full casting announced for the UK tour of Ghost

Jacqui Dubois will play Oda Mae Brown

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:13AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: @WayneBrady Back to Bway? @MissSaigonUK to US Cinemas & @JessicaVosk to Defy Gravity on @WICKED_Musical Tour! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Murder Ballad Extends Booking Period, Now Booking To 3rd December

Murder Ballad, starring Kerry Ellis, Ramin Karimloo, Victoria Hamilton – Barritt and Norman Bowman, extends booking period to December 3rd at The Arts Theatre. Completing the cast are…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 05:46AM

Harrison Knights, trans musical-theatre actor: 'I just couldn't play female roles' by Kate Lyons

One of the first young transgender performers in UK musical theatre talks about singing in the gender-bending first world war show Brass and the support of his parents who are both priestsWh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:45AM

LA v Equity enters Act III by Tracey Paleo

It’s been 2 years since this story began: After a Prologue of ReImagine LA activity, followed by Equity engagement with the  Los Angeles theater community via survey, focus groups, an…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:24AM

Review: Review: They Drink It in the Congo (Almeida Theatre)

Adam Brace's new play is a smart, messy, funny look at charity and the shocking conflict in the Congo

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:12AM

Soapbox: Post-audition radio silence is professionally disrespectful by Soapbox

I just want to be clear from the start – this issue is not about sour grapes or resentment or bitterness over

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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A sneak peek inside the Dream Lover rehearsal room by Erin James

Australian audiences will have the chance to witness the birth of a brand new musical next month when David Campbell takes to the stage as legendary performer Bobby Darin in Dream Lover at S…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 04:21AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Great Bite by Michael Block

By Michael Block Through brilliant storytelling, The Vampire’s Last Bite tells the fantastical tale of a young boy who sets out on an adventure to discover the truth about his family.…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:58AM

Competition: Win tickets to Counting Stars at Theatre Royal Stratford East by The Stage

Win tickets to Counting Stars at Theatre Royal Stratford East by award-winning playwright Atiha Sen Gupta between 26th August and the 15th

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Survey: How Did Changing Jobs Work Out For You? by Drew McManus

I’m going to extend a bit of editorial privilege here and muscle my way into publishing back-to-back posts. Job satisfaction among arts administrators is a topic near and dear to my heart …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Coaching and tuition: Look no further for a top tutor by The Stage

The quantity and quality of performance coaching and tuition in the UK is extraordinarily high, so the problem is not one of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

'Beeholder' play about honey ends up a bit stuck by Nina Metz

In the not-so-distant future, honey is the only sustainable crop, which means the bees themselves require a federal law enforcement agency of "beeholders" to … well, to oversee something, …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight On...Justin Phillips by Michael Block

Name: Justin PhillipsHometown: Pittsburgh, PAEducation: William Esper Studio, St. John's UniversitySelect Credits: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Macbeth, The Christians, D…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:26AM

Review: Losing Faith by Michael Block

By Michael BlockIn Zoe Kamil's weighty #blessed, the discussion of rape is brought to light through the lens of faith. Despite being an important topic, the play doesn't offer anything we ha…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:26AM

Natasha Tripney’s Edinburgh picks: August 24 by Natasha Tripney

We’re in the final stretch now: coffee for blood and eyes like tar pits.  I’ll sleep for a week when I get

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Highlights of the 2016 New York theatre calendar on Broadway and beyond by Mark Shenton

I’ve already written here about the shows I’m looking forward to in London over the coming months. Now I’m casting my eyes longingly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Flyman: We must introduce teenagers to the skills needed for theatre jobs by Flyman

Ask a theatre electrician how she or he got interested in lighting and as often as not they will tell you that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Cast of Hard Bargain’s ‘Radio Golf’: Part 2: Baakari Wilder by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of interviews with the cast of Hard Bargain Players’ Radio Golf, meet Baakari Wilder. Joel:  Please tell our readers where they may have seen you appear on our local stages and…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:58AM

Review: Once Upon a Time... by Michael Block

By Kaila M. StokesLittle Stories is a breath of fresh air in regards to comedic folklore in NYC. The plot was interesting from the description so one had high hopes. The show began with a mi…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:36AM

Spotlight On...Meghan Rose by Michael Block

Name: Meghan RoseHometown: LaCrescent, MNEducation: University of Wisconsin - Madison (Communications Arts)Favorite Credits:  Music Director, Bare: A Pop Opera (I’ve never acted in a …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:36AM

Los Angeles Theater Preview: LI’L ABNER (Musical Theatre West in Long Beach) by Tony Frankel

DIAMOND LI’L Musical Theatre West’s Reiner Reading Series wraps up its amazing season with a musical from smack dab in the middle of Broadway’s golden age. Given the terrific scor…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:33AM

Nassim Soleimanpour Skypes in Live WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Chat at Drama Book Shop Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Drama Book Shop welcomes producers Tom Kirdahy and Devlin Elliott for a discussion about the new off-Broadway sensation White Rabbit Red Rabbit. Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour will Skype…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14AM

Stars of WICKED, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and KINKY BOOTS Set for Grand Central's Summer Send-Off, Starting Today by BroadwayWorld

Grand Central Terminal invites visitors and commuters to a three-day event -- 'Grand Central Summer Send-Off' -- featuring free, family-friendly entertainment in Vanderbilt Hall, today, Augu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14AM

Andrew Lippa-Led THE LIFE OF THE PARTY Opens Tonight at TheatreWorks by BroadwayWorld

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 47th season will feature American Premiere of the surprise London hit, THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, running tonight, August 24, throughSeptember 18, starring Tony Awa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14AM

New TREASURE ISLAND Musical Opens Tonight in the Finger Lakes by BroadwayWorld

The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival presents the regional premiere of TREASURE ISLAND, A New Musical for a New Generation. The show opens tonight, August 24, and runs through September…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14AM

Fringe NYC 2016 Reviews by Maxamoo

Lindsay, Jose and Liz sampled the 200 offerings at the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival and we enjoyed it! We discuss:  Iphigenia Among the Taurians adapted from Euripides (2:1…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 01:00AM

'Legends of the Hidden Temple' TV Movie Scoop With The Cast by Young Hollywood

'Legends of the Hidden Temple' TV Movie Scoop With The Cast YH hangs out in the Nickelodeon lounge at Comic-Con to get the scoop on the much-anticipated TV movie reboot of the classic series…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Free Outdoor Event Freespace Happening Returns to HK in September by Claire Bouchara

Freespace Happening, Hong Kong's free outdoor event, will return on September 11 to the Central Lawn of the Nursery Park. Organized by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCD…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:57AM

STAGE TUBE: Orlando Shakespeare Theatre Presents WEST SIDE STORY COVER BATTLE by Stage Tube

From the Theater that brought you 2014's 'Les Miserables Flash Mob' and 2015's 'Monty Python's SPAMALOT Sing-along,' Orlando Shakespeare Theater Orlando Shakes presents a 'West Side Story Co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM

Broadway Goes to the Movies by Sandi Durell

      By Brian Scott Lipton     Did a song from a film make a big impression on you? Did it not mean much to you originally, but later speak directly to your life? O…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:08AM

Abbotsford Convent announce Collette Brennan as new CEO by Arts Review

Abbotsford Convent has announced Collette Brennan as the new CEO, succeeding the Convent’s founding CEO Maggie Maguire, who is leaving next month after almost 11 years. Abbotsford Convent…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:06AM

Their Favorite Things: Tony Winner Nina Arianda Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

The actress can currently be seen in the new Meryl Streep film Florence Foster Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Test Your Showbiz Food Knowledge by Ruthie Fierberg

Food, glorious food! How much do you know about the culinary components of these shows?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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