Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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OUR land people stories by Arts Review

Following its world premiere in Sydney and sell-out seasons across the country, Bangarra’s new triple-bill, OUR land people stories, opens at Arts Centre Melbourne for a limited season …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:46PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Fantasy Musical by Michael Block

by Kaila M. StokesHeld, written by Kelly Maxwell, was a musical fantasy alright. Set in the cabaret style venue of Drom, this dark yet flirty musical was a solid attempt. The plot revolved a…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:44PM

Call Answered: Nick Cearley: Little Shop of Horrors, The Skivvies by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: I've been a fan of Nick Cearley's for a while now. I got to interview him in 2013 when he starred in Bucks County Playhouse's "Rocky Horror." Now, Nick is going from one cult …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 10:40PM

Laurence Olivier: still the actor's actor 25 years after his death by Michael Billington

He was one of theatre's most daring stars, whose best films bear witness to a talent many never had the chance to see on stage• Picture from the past: Dalí paints Olivier in 1955It's a sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:33PM

Rocky Horror @ Gateway by Barry

Get ready to do the “Time Warp” again with this punky, rock’n’roll musical born of unadulterated idolatry of weirdness! Journey with clean-cut kids Brad and Janet as they stumble upo…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:27PM

Mamma Mia! confirmed for an Australian tour 2017-18 by Erin James

Step aside Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra has just won the musical theatre lottery. It was confirmed today that smash hit musical Mamma Mia! will be returning to Australia for a national to…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:02PM

MAMMA MIA! returns to Australia by Arts Review

The global phenomenon, MAMMA MIA! will tour Australia in 2017 – 2018 commencing its national tour in Canberra in November 2017, before moving on to five other capital cities. The annou…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Around the World in 80 Days by Arts Review

Do you remember when you were young in school going on an excursion to see a play, and finding it to be the most hilarious and entertaining thing you have ever seen? Keep that mindset and yo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:53PM

Louis Armstrong play ‘Satchmo’ blasts into hot racial turf at Atlas in D.C. by Nelson Pressley

Craig Wallace plays the music legend in a still-topical jazz history show.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:45PM

Stephen Sondheim Talks Character, Composition, and Chord Progressions With The New York Times by BroadwayWorld

In a brand-new interview with The New York Times, legendary musical theatre composer, Stephen Sondheimsits down with Anthony Tommasini to discuss the ins and outs of musical composition and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui by Arts Review

As the saying goes, ‘Art imitates life’. A prime example is The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui, Bertolt Brecht’s 1941 allegory for the rise of Adolf Hitler to the position of Ger…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:23PM

“Perils of a Purloined Pearl” by Sandi Durell

    by Samuel Leiter     In 1960, the six-volume Engeki Hyakka Daijiten, still Japan’s most comprehensive theatre encyclopedia, noted that there were at least seven dra…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:09PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Capital Stage cooks up restaurant drama to start new season

Capital Stage producing artistic director Michael Stevenson will soon really own it. The company’s new six-play season — opening this weekend with the world premiere of Will Snider’s �…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 08:48PM

Actors’ Equity Endorses Presidential Candidate for First Time in 103-Year History by @ This Stage Staff

Actors' Equity Association, the national trade union that represents actors and stage managers, has announced that — for the first time in its 103-year-history — the organization is endo…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 08:18PM

Review: Kenneth Branagh Chases Olivier’s Ghost in ‘The Entertainer’ by Mark Beech

“Don’t clap too hard,” Kenneth Branagh tells the audience. “It’s a very old building.”If the joke is gets any reaction, it’s worth repeating, and his character Archie Rice duti…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:18PM

Theater with a View presents Lisa D’Amour’s ‘Detroit’ by Steve Cohen

Lisa D'Amour's 'Detroit,' a drama about life in the suburbs, is presented at a private home in the suburbs.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:16PM

‘SpongeBob’ Exec Bob Bacon Joins China-Backed Alpha Animation by Dave McNary

Former Disney and Paramount executive Bob Bacon, who oversaw “The SpongeBob Movie,” has been tapped as chief executive officer of China-backed Alpha Animation. The new division …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:02PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Jeff Awards Equity Nominations Honor Outstanding 2015-2016 Productions by BroadwayWorld

Six world premiere plays and four new adaptations seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by The Jeff Awards Committee. 178 nominations in 32 categories honor …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

Photo Flash: Taylor Richardson, Oona Laurence, & More Attend Launch Party for UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD by BroadwayWorld

Lygia Day Penaflor's book launch for the YA novel UNSCRIPTED JOSS BYRD brought out some of Broadway's youngest and brightest.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

The Mavericks live up to their name, musically by George Varga

The stylistically diverse band from Miami will release a live album in October and a new studio album in April

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:37PM

New York Theater Quiz August 2016 by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to the New York theater news and reviews in August? Answer these dozen questions and see.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:34PM

Pretension Is Just A Hoity-Toity Word For Pretendin’ by Joe Patti

A book with an intriguingly different view on pretentiousness was recently the subject in the LA Review of Books. According to reviewer Barrett Swanson, Dan Fox, author of Pretentiousness: W…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:21PM

Atop Santa Monica Mountains – Mitsuo Kato by Kevin Delin

©Mitsuo Kato, All Rights Reserved. mitsuokato.com See other featured photos of Los Angeles. The post Atop Santa Monica Mountains – Mitsuo Kato appeared first on Footlights.

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:12PM

The Entertainer review – Kenneth Branagh's clapped-out comic steals the show by Michael Billington

Garrick, LondonBranagh is highly watchable as the music-hall veteran Archie Rice, but John Osborne’s portrait of a collapsing culture is undercut in a misjudged productionKenneth Branagh h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:08PM

What Price Overtime? Theatre Workers Want to Know by American Theatre Editors

The president's new FLSA rules may force an overdue reckoning for the overworked, underpaid theatre field.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 07:03PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘La La Land’ new poster: Will Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling dance all the way to the 2017 Oscars? by Marcus James Dixon

“Here’s to the fools who dream.” That’s the tagline showcased in the new Lionsgate poster for their romantic musical “La La Land” (full photo below), whic…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:59PM

The Same RIver Twice: Art Times Essay by Wendy Caster

My latest Art Times essay is up:The Greek philosopher Heraclitus believed that you can never step into the same river twice because the water is ever-flowing—and also you have ch…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 06:40PM

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Might Bring Magic to the Silver Screen; Daniel Radcliffe to Return to Franchise? by Jessica Khan

Is it time for some more movie magic HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD could be Hollywood's next Harry Potter-inspired trilogy, according to the New York Daily News.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

Playwright David Henry Hwang Writes on the Passing of Gene Wilder by BroadwayWorld

Playwright David Henry Hwang, who worked with Wilder briefly in the early stages of his play M. Butterfly, just wrote a tribute to the stage and screen legend. Wilder was cast as Rene Gallim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

PHOTO FLASH: Mark Wendland's HEISENBERG Set Design Provides Plenty of On-Stage Seating by Michael Dale

When Manhattan Theatre Club presented two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens' HEISENBERG this past spring, director Mark Brokaw's production played at the intimate Off-Broadway space, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON's Javier Munoz Speaks for NYU's 2016 Presidential Welcome by Stage Tube

HAMILTON star Javier Muoz recently spokeat Madison Square Garden for NYU's 2016Presidential Welcome. Fun factMuoz was signed by an agent before his high school graduation, leading him to enr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:40PM

The Entertainer, Garrick Theatre by Aleks Sierz

For the final show in his year-long stay at this West End address, Kenneth Branagh has chosen to revive and star in John Osborne’s 1957 play. By doing so, he finds himself once again tread…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:31PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Dee Roscioli of Fiddler on the Roof by Broadway.com

Dee Roscioli, currently playing Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof, drops by Broadway.com HQ.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:31PM

Tickets Now On Sale for Anna Deavere Smith's Notes From the Field at Second Stage by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available for Tony nominee Anna Deavere Smith's return to Second Stage. She reunites with director Leonard Foglia to begin Second Stage's 2016-2017 off-Broadway …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:31PM

Gene Wilder’s most famous song was originally a dud by Michael Riedel

Gene Wilder’s most celebrated partnership was, of course, with Mel Brooks in such comedy classics as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Young Frankenstein.” But I’ve bee…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:23PM

TV Dying, Video Streaming Surging – So This Is How People Are Getting Their News (Uh-Oh) by Douglas McLennan

A flood of stories this week show how TV is dying and video is on the rise. You think changing audience behavior is tough on arts organizations? Try it when you’re a multi-billion-doll…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:19PM

After 35 years, Sara Garonzik departs Philadelphia Theatre Company by Gary L. Day

After 35 years at its helm, Sara Garonzik plans to step away from the Philadelphia Theater Company. Critic Gary Day recalls the impact she had on him and his career.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:06PM

Edinburgh Fringe: Love, Lies & Taxidermy & Scorch by Laura Kressly

First loves: awkward, hormonal milestones of young adulthood that make you feel like you’re on top of the world in a bubble that’s just the two of you. That is, unless you’re a trans o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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THE ENTERTAINER Garrick, SW1 by Libby Purves

KENNETH BRANAGH IS NO KEN DODD…     If you find yourself in an audience of maturer years , flee quickly at the final curtain, or someone will creakingly inform you that they …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:45PM

Edinburgh Fringe Encore Series Returns To New York's SoHo Playhouse by Michael Dale

For the 11th year, the Edinburgh Fringe Encore Series will be bringing some of the best of the year's festival productions to New York.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM

One-Legged Actor Scores Lead Role in The Toxic Avenger by Michael Gioia

Evan Ruggiero will star as Toxie in Pittsburgh.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Know a Theatre: Kumu Kahua Theatre in Honolulu, Hawai‘i by American Theatre Editors

This community theatre brings the history of the Hawai'ian islands to the stage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:30PM

Waitress Star Jessie Mueller on the Roles She Nailed, Will Never Do Again and Let Her Be 'Naughty' by Broadway.com

Tony winner Jessie Mueller reflects on roles that made her feel like a rock star and show off her amazing stage cross. Check out the Waitress star as she plays Role Call!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:26PM

Datebook: ‘Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies with the SF Symphony’ in San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

The San Francisco Symphony will perform “Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies with the SF Symphony” in San Francisco on December 2 and December 3, 2016.The San Francisco Symphony will c…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:20PM

ClassDojo is Breathing New Life into the Field of Education by Rino16

ClassDojo is an education based app that is designed to help teachers to promote a positive classroom environment and to improve teacher/parent relationships. This technology has been around…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:20PM

Where to Connect With TV and Film’s Top Writers

The Austin Film Festival is working harder to connect three essential storytelling worlds this year. As a part of its commitment to writers, the fest has announced the lineup for its inaugur…

SOURCE: Backstage at 05:19PM

Report: Warner Bros Wants to Turn Harry Potter Play Into Movie Trilogy by Robert Viagas

And they want Daniel Radcliffe to play grownup Harry.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Joyce Didonato to perform White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Newsdesk

DIDONATO JOINS THE LINEUP OF UPCOMING PERFORMERS: TONY AWARD AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER BILLY PORTER (SEPTEMBER 12) FILM, TELEVISION AND STAGE STAR JUSTIN BARTHA (SEPTEMBER 19) PEOPLE’S CHOIC…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 05:00PM

Review: Sister Cities

Chimera Ensemble presents a touching family portrait.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: Love's Labor's Lost

Kathleen Marshall's first crack at a "full-on" Shakespeare play bows at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Logo Will Air Behind-the-Scenes Special on Barbra Streisand’s Encore Album Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The one-hour special hosted by Alec Baldwin airs August 30 at 7 PM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Tony-Winning Play Art Will Take Shape in Art Gallery by Michael Gioia

Serenbe Playhouse will present the work as part of its Intimate Indoors season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:48PM

Review: ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf’ at Mosaic Theater Company of DC by Ravelle Brickman

It’s poignant and painful, funny and moving. Yet most of all, Satchmo at the Waldorf—the beautifully-wrought one-man show that opened to a packed house Monday night—is vastly entertain…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:48PM

Sneak Peek at Chicago Rehearsing For Central Park Performance by Hannah Vine

The evening is part of the SummerStage series in Central Park celebrating two decades on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Long-time theater veteran launches Broadway Repertory Theater by Marta Yamamoto, For The East Bay Times

Steve Kinsella will launch new troupe with 'The Fantasticks' on Sept. 9

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 04:38PM

Closures And Cancellations Sink Broadway Box Office by Lee Seymour

'Finding Neverland' closed its doors as Cirque du Soleil altered its musical 'Paramour' in hopes of attracting a wider audience.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:34PM

Datebook:Performa Biennial Set to Return Next Fall in New York by Blouin Artinfo

One of the anticipated art events in the United States and internationally, Performa Biennial is set to return next year from November 1 – 19, 2017, in New York.  Performa has set new…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:32PM

Q&A: Reeve Carney, Your Gothic Crush, Comes to ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ by Dana Schwartz, Dana Schwartz

Rock singer, Broadway actor, and television star Reeve Carney has the slightly uncanny look of an alabaster sculpture in the flesh. It’s not surprising in the least he was cast as the eter…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:31PM

New Musical The Folk Singer to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Tom Attea and Arthur Abrams’ folk musical will have its world premiere at Theater for the New City this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Watch Hilarious Outtake from Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin’s Tonight Show Performance by Michael Gioia

In the outtake from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Streisand and Baldwin (and Jimmy Fallon!) offer a performance of “The Best Thing That Ever Happened” that never made it to air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:28PM

Berkshire Theatre Group’s Fiorello! Meets the Press by Monica Simoes

Take a look inside rehearsal with Berkshire Theatre Group’s production of Fiorello! as they greeted the press August 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:27PM

Photo Coverage: Travel Back to Where Everybody Knows Your Name- Meet the Company of CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE by Walter McBride

Stageworks Media andTroika Entertainmentwill present the National Touring production of CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, which will open in Boston, where the famous bar is located, September 9-18, 2016…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

Watch Lesli Margherita Rehearse for Her MATILDA Return! by BroadwayWorld

Lesli Margherita, Broadway's original Mrs. Wormwood, returns toMATILDA THE MUSICALat the Shubert Theatre beginningSeptember 6, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

Livestream Chat Tonight With FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Virtuoso Violinist, Kelly Hall-Tompkins by Michael Dale

Along with the blaring burlesque trumpet that climaxes GYPSY's overture, the soft and hesitant sound of Fiddler on the Roof's opening fiddle solo that leads into Tevye's introduction of the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:26PM

Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, and Laurence Fishburne Will Reportedly Star in Richard Linklater’s Semi-Sequel to The Last Detail by Jackson McHenry

Richard Linklater loves himself a good meditation on the fleeting nature of time. The Boyhood and Before trilogy director has signed on to direct an adaptation of Darryl Ponicsan's…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:22PM

Actors Equity Association Endorses Hillary Clinton for President by Ted Johnson

Hillary Clinton has been endorsed by the Actors’ Equity Association, marking the first time in the union’s 103-year history that it has backed any political candidate. “Our…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:20PM

Odds & Ends: Leslie Odom Jr. Rocks the U.S. Open with Phil Collins, Josh Groban Stays Out Too Late & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed from today. Leslie Odom Jr. Performs with Phil Collins Dang, can these two serve! Hamilton Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. joined char…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM

Rehearsal Vid! A Blues Jam Session with Marie and Rosetta Divas Rebecca Naomi Jones and Kecia Lewis by Broadway.com

The stars of the new play with music at Atlantic Theater Company show off their voices in a special rehearsal jam session.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:19PM

MOMA to Host Breaking Bard: Shakespeare on Film Series by Robert Viagas

The October series includes movies based on or inspired by Shakespeare’s plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:17PM

Photo Exclusive! First Look at Aaron Tveit In New Movie Better Off Single by Hannah Vine

The New York City dating comedy will be released in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

On the Offensive by HowlRound

By Daniel Kelin. Daniel Kelin describes the process of working on a play with a multi-racial and -ethnic ensemble playing characters from many different backgrounds.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:15PM

Announcing Circadium: A New Circus Arts School Comes to Philadelphia by Deb Miller

  At a press conference held on the eastern terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the members of the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts announced the foundation of its new professi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:00PM

Theater News: Hamilton Says Goodbye to Live #Ham4Ham Shows

The musical will hold its final in-person #Ham4Ham at the Richard Rodgers tomorrow afternoon.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: Sotto Voce

Memories of a World War II event trigger a play by Nilo Cruz.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Actors' Shakespeare Project Announces Casting for Hamlet

Omar Robinson will lead the Boston cast as Shakespeare's tragic hero.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Stars of Berkshire Theatre Group's Fiorello! Meet the Press

Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's musical returns to New York City.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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#Ham4Ham Shows to End on Wednesday by Andrew R. Chow

The popular mini-concert series tied to the musical “Hamilton” will retire, at least temporarily, after the performance on Wednesday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:52PM

Leo Ash Evens, Russell Fischer Set for Concert Reading of Monster Makers by Andrew Gans

Stephen Dolginoff’s new musical will be presented at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Review: Satchmo at the Waldorf at curtainup.com-DC by Susan Davidson

This DC production features the gifted actor Craig Wallace who gives an uncanny impersonation of Louis Armstrong's posture .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:27PM

BWW Interview: Back for More- Darren Criss Reveals Details on the Return of The Great Elsie Fest! by Nicole Rosky

Darren Criss, the mastermind behind the event, just checked in with BroadwayWorld to chat about all things Elsie...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes Caricature Artist and Actor Justin 'Squigs' Robertson by Broadwaysted

This week the Broadwaysted crew is painting the town all the colors with theatrical caricature artist and actor Justin 'Squigs' Robertson. EnemyoftheShow and Kimberly's fiance Jay Schmidt ag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

Bliss, Inspired by the Tibetan Book of the Dead, to Debut at The Flea by Olivia Clement

The Black Moon Theatre Company presents the new work Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Datebook: Park Avenue Armory presents ‘Circle Map’ in New York by Blouin Artinfo

Park Avenue Armory will host “Circle Map” — program of contemporary classical works by famous Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho on October 13-14, 2016, at Wade Thompson Drill Hall in New…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:19PM

A Day by the Sea by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Now that we have been through all the angry play movements, literate writers like N.C. Hunter and Terence Rattigan are once again ripe for revival. While in his own time, Hunter was criticiz…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:09PM

Eight Truly Life-Affirming “Waiting For Life” Performances

Once on This Island is heading back to Broadway...finally!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:08PM

Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, Laurence Fishburne to Star in Richard Linklater’s New Film by Justin Kroll

Richard Linklater has found his next project and set the all-star ensemble to lead the film. Linklater is attached to direct and write an adaptation of the novel “Last Flag Flying…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:03PM

‘One Funny Mother’ Extends by Newsdesk

NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS NOW ON SALE THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR MORE LAUGHS, LAUNDRY AND…LIQUOR! “ONE FUNNY MOTHER” THE HILARIOUS SOLO COMEDY SHOW WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY COMEDIAN DENA B…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 03:00PM

Theater News: Curious Incident Announces North American Touring Cast

The Tony-winning play sets out on its journey across America this fall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Stars and the City: Tyler Hanes’ New York by Amy Sapp

It is so much fun to be in Cats and play this character. The Rum Tum Tugger is out of this world. He’s a blast to play. I have a lot of freedom to be in the moment and go with it. The cost…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:58PM

Protected: Offer: Free tickets to The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy at King’s Cross by Rebekah Ellerby

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Offer: Free tickets to The Donmar Shakespeare Trilogy at King’s Cross appeared first on A Younger Theatre.

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:42PM

Ryan Scott Oliver’s Darling Will Be Recorded Featuring Hamilton Actor by Andrew Gans

The concert performance will be recorded for a new podcast series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

Must-Watch VIDEO: TONIGHT SHOW Outtake - After Goofs, Jimmy Fallon Joins Barbra Streisand & Alec Baldwin for Duet! by TV News Desk

In this outtake from last Thursday's TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON, Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin turned their duet of 'The Best Thing That Ever Has Happened' into a trio when they …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

VIDEO: AVENUE Q Salutes Gene Wilder, Recreates Classic YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Scene by Michael Dale

The gang at Off-Broadway's AVENUE Q saw fit to honor Wilder with humor, recreating a classic moment from YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

STAGE TUBE: Flashback to the Caribbean with the Original ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of the news, we're flashing back to the original production with a medley performed at the 1991 Tony Awards, followed by 'Waiting for Life', performed by original Ti Moune, La…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Chats HAMILTON & Modern Politics Before Musical Lands in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

In an interview ahead of HAMILTON's Chicago debuton September 27, its creator Lin-Manuel Miranda spoke with Time Out Chicago about how in this high-stakes election season, the show's 200-yea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:21PM

VIDEO: Barbra Streisand & Melissa McCarthy Record 'Anything You Can Do' from 'Encore' by BroadwayWorld

Below, watch as Barbra Streisand and funny lady Melissa McCarthy record 'Anything You Can Do' from the iconic musical ANNIE GET YOUR GUN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:16PM

Curious Incident North American Tour Announces Cast by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:11PM

Dance/Theatre Opens New Doors for Young Audiences by American Theatre Editors

Chicago Children’s Theatre and Imagination Stage are establishing fruitful partnerships to present dance/theatre to young people.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:06PM

Casting announced for Steep's 'Bobbie Clearly' by Morgan Greene

Steep Theatre announced casting for "Bobbie Clearly," a world premiere from Alex Lubischer, on Tuesday. The cast includes ensemble members Melissa Riemer, Nick Horst and Joel Reitsma, along…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:04PM

Theater News: Performances of The 39 Steps Begin at Actors' Theatre of Louisville

Broadway's David Ryan Smith leads the cast in the Hitchcock-inspired comedy starting tonight.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Adaptation to Play at New Victory Theater

The new version of Jules Verne's classic is created by Montréal-based Kidoons/WYRD Productions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Datebook: NCPA Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Symphony Orchestra of India by Blouin Artinfo

The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI) from September 12-30, 2016 at its Jamshed Bhabha Theat…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:48PM

Interview: Mina Tulchinsky on Her Debut Album ‘All Heart’ by Jose Solis

We spoke to Mina Tulchinksy about her debut album All Heart now available in stores. How was the process of selecting the songs for the album? What was behind the selection? The process of s…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:45PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights Announces Final London Extension by Mark Shenton

Production will shutter January 8, 2017, after 15-month run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

Thor Halvorssen Is A Thorn In The Side Of Human Rights Abusers by Rino16

The Venezuelan human rights activist Thor Halvorssen has recently seen his profile as a household name grow as he appears on major news networks around the world to give his view of politics…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 01:36PM

Could Matthew McConaughey’s Gold Be This Winter’s Biggest Surprise? by Kyle Buchanan

There are all sorts of flashy films coming this winter, but one of the movies we know the least about is blessed with perhaps the season’s most bullish title. Gold, from director Stephen G…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:35PM

Datebook: Walker Art Center hosts ‘Robert Redford: Independent/Visionary’ by Blouin Artinfo

The Walker Art Center will hold a retrospective and dialogue series “Robert Redford/ Independent/Visionary” from September 30 through November 12, 2016, as part of Sundance Film Festival…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:31PM

Datebook: Gustav Mahler’s 'Resurrection' Manuscript for Auction at Sotheby's HK by Blouin Artinfo

When: Complete manuscript of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 ("Resurrection") at Sotheby's Hong Kong on November 29, 2016.What: Sotheby's will offer this manuscript, consisting of around 23…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:26PM

Choosing A Reliable Advertising Agency by Rino16

Good advertising influences potential customers and persuades them to buy products or services offered to them. Through effective and continuous advertising, you can ultimately grow your bus…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 01:20PM

Allie Trimm, Brandon Espinoza and Logan Jones Sign on for MADAME MATHIEU'S SOIREE by BroadwayWorld

Cabaret patroness Madame Mathieu has selected Broadway's Allie Trimm 13 The Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, Brandon Espinoza Tuck Everlasting, Gypsy and Logan Jones The Spongebob Musical as guests …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Angela Robinson and Kenita Miller Set for BROADWAY DOWNLOAD This Week by BroadwayWorld

Angela Robinson and Kenita Miller will appear onTrent Armand Kendall's BROADWAY DOWNLOADradio show tomorrow, August 31.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

First Look: Official Festival Poster Art Revealed for Musical Drama LA LA LAND by Movies News Desk

Today, Ryan Gosling debuted the below poster for LA LA LAND, timed with the Venice Film Festival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/30 - Sarah-Jane Potts was Born to Wear KINKY BOOTS! by Stage Tube

Today happens to be the fortieth birthday of actress Sarah-Jane Potts, who is probably best-known for her prominent role in 'Kinky Boots' - the movie on which Harvey Fierstein and Cyndie Lau…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Bid To Meet Kristin Chenoweth, Support Artists Striving to End Poverty by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new online auction offers a chance to see Kristin Chenoweth in concert and meet her backstage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

First Look - Sutton Foster Sizzles in Steamy Photos from YOUNGER Season 3! by TV News Desk

Check out a first look at the third season of YOUNGER, premieringWednesday, Sept. 28, at 10 p.m. ETPT on TV Land.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Photo Flash: Artwork Released for New Musical Film, LA LA LAND by BroadwayWorld

Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia Emma Stone, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian Ryan Gosling, a dedicated jazz musician, who a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Adam Langdon Tapped for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME National Tour by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, the Tony Award-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel, has ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Modern Fable SIMON DAWES BECOMES A PLANET to Make World Premiere at Access Theater This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere of award-winning playwright Alex Moggridge's unique amp compelling new play with music Simon Dawes Becomes a Planet will get a limited engagement at Access Theater 380 Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM

Strong-willed Fefu leaves her mark on her friends and Halcyon audience by Kerry Reid

It's hard to name a living playwright who is more influential — yet more routinely ignored by major theaters — than Maria Irene Fornes. The 86-year-old Cuban-born avatar of the avant-gar…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:19PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE! by Walter McBride

Stageworks Media andTroika Entertainmentwill present theNational Touring production of CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE, which will open in Boston, where the famous bar is located, September 9-18, 2016.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:17PM

Interview with Jayne Batzofin by HowlRound

By Paul Adolphsen, Jayne Batzofin. In this installment, Paul Adolphsen interviews South African director Jayne Batzofin about her journey to directing and her work with the Chaeli Campaign .…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:13PM

A Good Day! Newcomer Adam Langdon Will Lead The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Newcomer Adam Langdon will star as Christopher John Francis Boone in the upcoming national tour of Simon Stephens' The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The touring producti…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Get to Know the Mega-Talented and Wildly Funny Guys of Bedlam’s Sense & Sensibility

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

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:06PM

The Good Earth by Darryl Reilly

Gwenllian Higginson and Michael Humphrey in a scene from “The Good Earth” (Photo credit: Tom Flannery) Darryl Reilly, Critic “Then there’s the queen and she lives in Buckingham Palac…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:05PM

‘Anastasia’ Unveils Artwork by Newsdesk

Book by Tony Award Winner Terrence McNally Music by Tony Award Winner Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Tony Award Winner Lynn Ahrens Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures Directed …

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 01:00PM

Justin Guarini, Telly Leung, James Snyder, More Join Broadway Cast of ‘In Transit’ by Amy Sapp

From Pitch Perfect to the Great White Way, a cappella has finally made its way into popular culture. And now, the latter has found the voices which will bring it to life onstage in Broadway…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: See the Official Festival Poster for Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone-Lead Film La La Land

The new movie will feature the music of Dear Evan Hansen songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Circle of life brings ‘Lion’ actor home by James Hebert

hen “The Lion King” rolls into the San Diego Civic Theatre next week for the hit Disney show’s first local visit since 2009, it’ll be arriving with a favorite son. (And no, we’re n…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Craig Peterson Named Artistic Director of Abrons Arts Center by American Theatre Editors

Peterson brings 25 years of experience in the performing arts and dance to Abrons Arts Center.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:59PM

Sponsored Content: Dame Joan Collins on Joan Collins Unscripted

The actress and entertainer explains what we can expect from her new show, where her energy comes from and her work-life balance

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:55PM

Adam Guettel’s Floyd Collins To Get a New London Outing at the Historic Wilton's Music Hall by Mark Shenton

Jonathan Butterell to direct a cast led by Ashley Robinson in the title role.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Glimpse Into Rehearsals For Cheers Live on Stage by Hannah Vine

The national touring production will kick off at Boston’s Shubert Theatre September 9-18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

Hamilton’s Renée Elise Goldsberry Will Guest on Disney’s Lion Guard by Adam Hetrick

The Hamilton Tony Award winner will guest voice a role on the Disney animated series inspired by The Lion King.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

The 2016 Wilde Awards Honor Michigan Theatre by American Theatre Editors

Mason Street Warehouse, Planet Ant Theatre, and Ringwald Theatre were the big winners of the night.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:48PM

Toscana, Or What I Remember to Play Cherry Lane Studio by Olivia Clement

Marta Mondelli returns to the downtown theatre with her newest work.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Actors’ Equity Makes Historic Endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President by Robert Viagas

It’s the first presidential endorsement for the actors’ union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Why You’ll Probably Never Hear a Sondheim Concerto by Anthony Tommasini

As he works on a new musical, Stephen Sondheim talks about the role of words in his work and how Oscar Hammerstein II influenced that.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:39PM

Mike Birbiglia’s 6 Tips for Making It Small in Hollywood. Or Anywhere. by Mike Birbiglia

The comedian, actor, writer and director, whose movie “Don’t Think Twice” is in theaters, offers some unsolicited advice for people thinking about showbiz.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:39PM

Encore!: the best theatre of autumn 2016 by Michael Billington and Lyn Gardner

Cardiff goes all in for Roald Dahl, David Bowie falls to Earth in London, and David Hare’s new play takes a tramp through the Connecticut snow. Plus, Glenda Jackson does Lear, and McKellen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:34PM

Nicholas Christopher, Kerstin Anderson Set for Podcast Recording of Ryan Scott Oliver's DARLING Concert by BroadwayWorld

On September 19, Hamilton's Nicholas Christopher will play Peter in a complete concert presentation of Darling, Ryan Scott Oliver's dark deconstruction of Peter Pan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

HELLO, DOLLY!'s Bette Midler Set for Conversation with Carole Bayer Sager at the 92Y by BroadwayWorld

Carole Bayer Sager will host a conversationwith HELLO, DOLLY's Bette Midler, presented by the 92Y at Kaufmann Concert Hall Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 7 p.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Michael C. Bernardi Reveals Five Things He Learned From His Father, Herschel Bernardi by Michael Dale

Though Herschel Bernardi's name was above the title on the opening nights of Broadway's BAJOUR and ZORBA, the musical theatre role he's most known for is one where he came in as a replacemen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and CURIOUS INCIDENT's Tyler Lea! by Backstage Bite With Katie Lynch

Today, we are excited to bring you the latest episode, featuring The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time leading man, Tyler Lea

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:20PM

‘Competitions are evil – that’s a given’: It’s performance versus prize money for strings in Banff Competition by Colin Eatock, Special To National Post

'The idea of a string quartet competing against another string quartet is perverse, and we go into this knowing it’s a strange paradigm'

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 12:20PM

Emily Blunt Will Have Different Take on Mary Poppins by Andrew Gans

Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to the family favorite, is due in December 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

In the Heights to close in January 2017 by Georgia Snow

In the Heights is to close in January 2017 after a run of over a year. Arun Blair-Mangat, Juliet Gough and Stephanie

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:16PM

Take an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Look at the New Waitress Commercial by Monica Simoes

Go on set with cast of Waitress as they film their new commercial.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

VIDEO: Christopher Jackson On HAMILTON's Appeal To Both The Right and Left by Michael Dale

President Barack Obama once quipped that HAMILTON is the only thing he and Dick Cheney can agree on.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Hottest Articles on BWW 8/23/2016 - 8/30/2016

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SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

VIDEO: GREAT COMET's Brittain Ashford Unveils New Prairie Empire Music Video 'Circles' by BroadwayWorld

Brittain Ashford Sonya in the upcoming NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 has just released a new music video for the song 'Circles' from her band Prairie Empire's new record, THE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Love Cast Albums? Join the BroadwayWorld Team as a CD Critic! by BroadwayWorld

Is your cast album collection your most prized possession If so, we need youBroadwayWorld is expanding our team of CDcritics, who cover cast albums, solo releases, concert recordings, DVDs a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Anne Hathaway Attached to Star in LIVE FAST DIE HOT, Based on Bestseller by Movies News Desk

Anne Hathaway is attached to star in the new film LIVE FAST DIE HOT from Warner Bros. The project is based on bestselling author Jenny Mollen's book, published by Doubleday in June.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Directed by Michael Arden, Sailing to Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producer Ken Davenport announced today he is bringing a new production of the Olivier Award-winning, Tony-Nominated musical, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Extends Again in London; Welcomes New Stars by BroadwayWorld

Olivier and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS by Lin-Manuel Miranda the creator of HAMILTON - has extended its London run at the King's Cross Theatre for the third time and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

The Votes Are In! Actors' Equity Association Votes to Endorse Hillary Clinton by BroadwayWorld

In an historic decision, the National Council of Actors' Equity Association Equity, the labor union representing professional stage actors and stage managers, voted during its August meeting…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Rain Delay: Singin' in the Rain Postpones Broadway Bow, Star Derek Hough Shuffles to Dancing with the Stars by Ryan McPhee

Singin’ in the Rain is taking a rain check. Derek Hough has revealed that due to a lack of available theaters, the production of Singin’ in the Rain he was set to headline has be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Bleu Skies: Backstage at Holiday Inn with Corbin Bleu, Episode 2: Tech by Broadway.com

In this episode of Bleu Skies, Holiday Inn star Corbin Bleu takes us into the heart of tech week and answers MANY questions.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

The Music of the Night Goes Punk! Vox Lumiere's Phantom of the Opera Announces New York Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

You've never seen the masked man like this. The international sensation Vox Lumiere's Phantom of the Opera will have its New York premiere at off-Broadway's Daryl Roth Theatre on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Once on this Island Will Return to Broadway; Michael Arden Set to Direct by Ryan McPhee

Once on This Island will bring one small girl to Broadway once more. Tony nominee Michael Arden has been tapped to direct a revival of the 1990 musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Theater News: Immersive Phantom of the Opera to Play Daryl Roth Theatre

The stage and screen show is created, composed, and directed by Kevin Saunders Hayes.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Once on This Island to Receive Broadway Revival Directed by Michael Arden

The Ahrens and Flaherty is heading back to the stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Cheers Live on Stage Meets the Press

The new production is inspired by the hit television show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Opera Star Joyce DiDonato to Join White Rabbit Red Rabbit

Nassim Solemanpour's solo drama runs at the Westside Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: In The Heights to close in January 2017

It's the last chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical as new casting is also announced

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:57AM

Matthew Corozine Studio Theatre to Stage Craig Lucas’ Adaptation of Miss Julie by Olivia Clement

The August Strindberg classic will play a limited engagement this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44AM

How Jerome Silberman Became Gene Wilder by Patrick Pacheco

Years before Gene Wilder became a beloved comic actor through such films as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein” and “Stir Crazy,” he was an eager student…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:44AM

Casting Set for North Shore Spamalot by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will begin performances at the Massachusetts venue in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 869: Marina Tempelsman by Adam Szymkowicz

Marina Tempelsman Hometown: New York City Current Town: New York City Q:  Tell me about Room 4. A:  Room 4 is a comedy about four black actors caught in a time loop …

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:40AM

Bette Midler and Carole Bayer Sager Set for 92Y Talk by Adam Hetrick

Before returning to Broadway in Hello, Dolly!, Bette Midler will appear at the 92Y for a special conversation in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Once on This Island Revival Aiming for Broadway by Robert Viagas

The 1990 musical was the first for the team who wrote Ragtime and Seussical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33AM

Calendar Girls by Steven Morris

The post Calendar Girls appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 11:32AM

Musical Mystery Series ‘The Lodge’ to Be Distributed Globally by Disney Channel by Elizabeth Wagmeister

Disney Channel has commissioned “The Lodge,” a serialized music-filled mystery drama that is based on Disney Channel Israel’s series “North Star,” Variety has …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM

Direct from Edinburgh, Gideon Irving to Debut Musical Solo Show by Olivia Clement

My Name Is Gideon: I’m Probably Going To Die, Eventually will have its American premiere this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

White Shark Media Company Advertising History by Rino16

Media platform has become one of the most advertising platforms all over the world. White shark media one of the leading digital marketing agency in the United States. This is an online mark…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 11:16AM

Broadway Kids Land Lead Roles in New Film Curbside Waltz by Andrew Gans

Young actors from The Lion King and The King and I will star in the short film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Brady Center Holds Raffle for Tickets to Sold-Out Last Five Years Benefit by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo and Josha Henry star in the concert whose proceeds will be used to support gun control efforts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Journey to Next Spring: Anastasia Unveils Broadway Artwork, Sets Start Date by Ryan McPhee

St. Petersburg and Paris have never felt closer together. Take a look above at the new Broadway art for Anastasia. The “Journey to the Past” doesn’t get more literal t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:08AM

Huw Montague Rendall wins 2016 John Christie Award by Georgia Snow

Baritone Huw Montague Rendall has won the 51st John Christie Award for a promising young singer. Montague Rendall was awarded the annual

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:02AM

Joe Sumsion to step down as artistic director at the Dukes, Lancaster by David Hutchison

Joe Sumsion has announced he will step down as artistic director of the Dukes in Lancaster after nearly 10 years. The director

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:02AM

Win a Pair of Tickets to Elsie Fest 2016 by Felicia Fitzpatrick

We're giving away a pair of tickets to Elsie Fest every day this week!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

How will the Age of Attention Deficit affect our art?

We all know that we have shorter attention spans than we used to.  In fact, according to this, goldfish can pay attention to stimuli longer than humans can. And this is even more true for…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Cheyenne Jackson Cast in New TV Pilot by Ruthie Fierberg

The Drama Desk nominee has been cast in a new series from TV Land.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Telly Leung Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below by Matthew Wexler

Telly Leung (Photo: Leon Le Photography via The Broadway Blog.) Telly Leung, the Broadway and television star of “Glee,” Godspell, Rent and more, returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:54AM

Vox Lumiere’s Phantom Of The Opera to Have New York Debut by Olivia Clement

The award-winning immersive and interactive show will play the Daryl Roth Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Theatre News: Full casting announced for Adding Machine: A Musical

Joseph Alessi and Joanna Kirkland star in the musical about an accountant replaced by a machine

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:48AM

Further Dates Announced for Elaine Paige's UK Tour, STRIPPED BACK by BroadwayWorld

One of the real greats of British musical theatre, Elaine Paige, has extended her upcoming tour of the UK, according to her official website. Paige has performed in some of the West End and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

VIDEO: Watch Leslie Odom Jr. & Phil Collins Perform at 2016 U.S. Open by BroadwayWorld

HAMILTON star and Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. returned to his native Queens, NY to perform a special duet with cultural legend Phil Collins during last night's Opening Night Ceremony …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Journey to the Past with New Artwork for ANASTASIA on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Stage Entertainment USA, Bill Taylor Sister Act, Rocky and Tom Kirdahy It's Only A Play, The Visit today unveil the artwork for the new musical, ANASTASIA, which will begin preview…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

BWW Interview: Chay Yew Directs the Moving WHERE DID WE SIT ON THE BUS? by Naomi Serviss

A one-man show written and performed by Brian Quijada delves into identity and the immigrant story, incorporating spoken word, rap, hip- hop, and live looping.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

‘Hamilton’ ends live Ham4Ham shows, lottery lives on by Joe Dziemianowicz

Just one last time for the Broadway mini-show.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:47AM

Watch Darren Criss Chat About Upcoming Hedwig Tour by Andrew Gans

The San Francisco native invites audiences to come to the launch of the tour, which begins in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Hamilton Discontinues #Ham4Ham Concerts by Robert Viagas

In just a year of existence, the weekly concerts had become a Broadway tradition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM

Watch Josh Groban on The Late Late Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Late Late Show host (and 2016 Tony host) James Corden welcomed the Broadway-bound star to the set.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Theatrical Teaching Institute: A Teaching Artist’s Perspective by Amy E. Witting

Roundabout’s Theatrical Teaching Institute (TTI), a six day professional development opportunity that invites participants to explore their own creativity and new approaches to student eng…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:22AM

VOX LUMIERE’S ‘PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’ by Newsdesk

ANNOUNCING THE NEW YORK PREMIERE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONVOX LUMIERE’S PHANTOM OF THE OPERA CLASSIC MOVIE. ROCK MUSIC. KILLER SHOW Phantom2016 CREATED, COMPOSED & DIRECTED BY KEV…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 10:20AM

Take a First Look at Show Art for Broadway’s Anastasia by Adam Hetrick

Artwork has been revealed for the anticipated Broadway arrival of the new musical Anastasia, which brings the animated film to life on stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:03AM

Photo Flash: Broadway's Anastasia Musical Unveils Its Artwork

The new show is based on the 1997 animated film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Hot Clip of the Day: Natalie Weiss Serves Vocals & David Perlman Brings Comedy to This "All By Myself"

It's Celine's "All By Myself" like you never experienced it before

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:57AM

Watch Joshua Henry Perform a Jamaican-Inspired Cover of “Dear Theodosia” by Michael Gioia

On a break from rehearsing the Chicago production of Hamilton, Henry offered an acoustic cover of “Dear Theodosia.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Edinburgh Fringe: World Without Us by Laura Kressly

Imagine the world if the entire human population disappeared suddenly, without a trace. What would it look like after a day, a month, a century, an era? A lone performer from Belgian company…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:54AM

Pamela Adlon to Direct COLLECTED SHORTS By Theresa Rebeck by BroadwayWorld

Animus Theatre Company is pleased to announce that Pamela Adlon will make her stage directingdebut with their 2015-2016 MainStage Production, Collected Shorts by Theresa Rebeck The Bar Plays…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:52AM

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN on Broadway, Starring Derek Hough, Delayed Indefinitely by BroadwayWorld

Earlier this year it was announced thatEmmy winner Derek Hough would soon be dancing through the rain-soaked streets of Broadway in an upcoming production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN.Now the show…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

VIDEO: James Corden Challenges Josh Groban to 'First Line, Every Line' Singing Contest by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James Corden challenged guest Josh Groban to a new singing contest, and even Heidi Klum gets involved

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Video: Watch: Sadie Frost and the cast on Britten in Brooklyn

The world premiere of the new play opens at Wilton's Music Hall

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:50AM

Review: Review: Much Ado About Nothing (Selfridges)

The Faction perform Shakespeare's love comedy in a pop-up space at the London department store

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:50AM

Don Scardino Returns to the Stage in DON SCARDINO: NOTHING TO HIDE WITH JOHN MILLER At Feinstein's/54 Below This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will host the premiere of Don Scardino Nothing to Hide with John Miller on November 12th, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46AM

One Last Time! Live #Ham4Ham Shows to End; Online Lottery Continues by Caryn Robbins

It was announced today that the ever-popular live Ham4Ham shows for the Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON will end following tomorrow's show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Actor Jack Charles: the tumultuous life of a stolen child by Kate Munro

The grandfather of Indigenous theatre is also the survivor of a reprehensible government policy, and 10 years ago walked out of jail a self-proclaimed ‘lore’ manA strong and formidable b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:20AM

Review: ‘Much Ado’ Turned Into Showy Catwalk at Selfridges by Mark Beech

“Much Ado About Nothing” hasn’t been done quite like this way before. Attackers blast out with Tasers; news bulletins interrupt the action with breathless headlines (“BENDICK SAFE”…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:18AM

My First Audition: Lorna Gayle by John Byrne

My first audition was at Jill Freud’s apartment in central London for the tap-dancing play Stepping Out. I’d never tapped in my

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

How to… represent transgender on stage by John Byrne

1. Listen For Rotterdam, Jon Brittain’s play about gender and sexuality, we had a long period of just trying to hear as many

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Theater News: Justin Guarini, Telly Leung, and More Cast in Broadway A Cappella Musical In Transit

2016 America's Got Talent contestant Moya Angela will also star in the work from James-Allen Ford, Russell Kaplan, Sara Wordsworth, and Frozen's Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Breaking News: Justin Guarini, Margo Seibert, James Snyder, Telly Leung & More Will Lead IN TRANSIT on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Producer Janet B. Rosen announced today that Broadway's first a cappella musical In Transit will star David Abeles Once, 2016 'America's Got Talent' contestant Moya Angela Ghost The Musical,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Survey suggests lack of appetite for later London theatre show start times by Georgia Snow

Nine out of 10 respondents to a poll in The Stage would object to London theatre productions starting later after the introduction of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Curve to host national conference for minority artists in Leicester by David Hutchison

A national conference on the state of play for black, Asian and minority ethnic artists, companies and audiences is to be held

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

New south London theatre The Bunker to open in October 2016 by David Hutchison

A former underground car park in south London is to open as a brand new Off-West End theatre in October. Located beneath

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Edinburgh festivals break box office records again in 2016 by Thom Dibdin

The Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe have broken box office records for their events this year, with EIF posting ticket sales

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:52AM

Telly Leung, James Snyder & More Board In Transit on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The cast is now set for In Transit on Broadway. Among the stars are two stage favorites and former Broadway.com vloggers: Telly Leung and James Snyder. The a cappella musical by Kristen Ande…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:52AM

#Ham4Ham Shows to End; Online Lottery Continues by Joy

It was announced today that the live #Ham4Ham shows for Hamilton the Tony Award winning musical will end following tomorrow's show

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:52AM

HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry to Guest on Disney's 'The Lion Guard'; Check Out Photos! by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that Tony Award winner Rene Elise Goldsberry will voice a guest role for season two of Disney Junior's hit animated series THE LION GUARD

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:51AM

Theatre News: New London theatre to open in former underground car park

The Bunker will open on Southwark Street and has announced its full autumn season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:46AM

Fuse CD Reviews: Kristian Bezuidenhout plays Mozart, Arabella Steinbacher’s “Fantasies,” Maya Beiser’s “TranceClassical” by Jonathan Blumhofer

New CDs from three outstanding musicians: pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, violinist Arabella Steinbacher, and cellistMaya Beiser.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:37AM

Fuse Film Review: “A Tale of Love and Darkness” — A Haunting View of 1940s Israel by Helen Epstein

Natalie Portman turned Israeli author Amos Oz’s extraordinary memoir of 1940s Jerusalem into a superb film,

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:37AM

Text of the Day: They Drink It in the Congo by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:32AM

Telly Leung, Justin Guarini Among Cast of A Cappella Broadway Musical In Transit by Robert Viagas

The new musical that counts Frozen Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez among its writers, begins previews November 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:28AM

Frida Kahlo meets John Coltrane in electric dance homage by Christina Campodonico

Frida Kahlo and John Coltrane are an unlikely pair, but at the Ford amphitheater in Hollywood, they proved an exhilarating match. The Los Angeles-based Latin dance theater troupe Contra-Tiem…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:20AM

Review: Groundhog Day at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

As they launched Matilda six years ago, Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus started planning another musical venture based on the movie Groundhog Day. .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:19AM

Nike heir Travis Knight followed dad's advice to forge his own path -- as animator, filmmaker by Rebecca Keegan , Los Angeles Times

Travis Knight's first film as director -- the animated epic 'Kubo and the Two Strings,' now in theaters -- has gotten positive reviews for originality and style.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:03AM

‘Take A Bow’ Part 2 in Philadelphia: Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Favorite Spring/Summer 2016 Performances by Deb Miller

Here is Part 2 of the Philadelphia staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ favorite performances in Spring and Summer of 2016. To all our honorees – TAKE A BOW! _____  Amanda Schoonover as Dorine…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:01AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Underground venue The Bunker launches in south London by Press Releases

A brand new theatre, named The Bunker, is opening in a former underground car park in Southwark Street, with an inaugural season that includes new drama from Philip Ridley and a world premie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:55AM

Theatre News: Full casting announced for Floyd Collins at Wilton's Music Hall

The musical about a trapped cave explorer opens in September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:36AM

BWW Interview: Catching up with Christian Struppeck, Book Writer of New Stephen Schwartz Musical SCHIKANEDER by Iris Moebius

Behind the scenes of the Raimund Theater in Vienna, Austria everybody is working in high gear at the newest in-house production of the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien SCHIKANEDER - the turbulent love…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

BWW Interview - Broadway Alum Brian Justin Crum Talks AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Experience by Caryn Robbins

Broadway alum Brian Justin Crum speaks exclusively with BWW about his experience on the talent competition and shares his hope that his performances spread 'a message of love' to the global …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Broadway AM Report, 8/30/2016 - MY FAIR LADY in Sydney and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news Off-Broadway'sSignature Theatre hosts an open house for students, andMY FAIR LADY, directed by Julie Andrews, starts tonight in Sydney

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

BWW's On This Day - August 30, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Broadway Opens The Curtains on Technology – Finally! by Rino16

Broadway theater offers the unique entertainment experience of being in the presence of a phenomenal cast of talented performers, all of whom can dance, sing and act – and at the same …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 07:07AM

Ten years after: reflecting on modern technology in an airport by Terry Teachout

From 2006: Do I wish I lived in a simpler time? Occasionally–but I grew up in a much simpler time, and though I recall with nostalgia my days of slow-moving innocence, I can’t begin to i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Almanac: Ortega y Gasset on cynicism by Terry Teachout

“The cynic, a parasite of civilisation, lives by denying it, for the very reason that he is convinced that it will not fail. What would become of the cynic among a savage people where ever…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: All Star ends 2016 season with Bernstein’s Wonderful Town revival by Press Releases

All Star Productions are delighted to present a new chamber production of Leonard Bernstein's 1953 musical WONDERFUL TOWN, which will run at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre in Walthamstow, ea…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:45AM

Bernstein's Wonderful Town revived at Ye Olde Rose & Crown

Do Broadway musicals get better than Bernstein? The great composer's 1953 classic WONDERFUL TOWN gets a chamber production overhaul care of All Star Productions and director Tim McArthur at …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:45AM

NEWS: Full Wind in the Willows premiere cast announced as rehearsals begin by Press Releases

The full cast for the new musical of The Wind in the Willows has been announced. They join leads Rufus Hound as the lovable menace Mr Toad, David Birrell as Badger, Fra Fee as Mole, Thomas H…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:11AM

Sara Morawetz wins 2016 ‘the churchie’ National Emerging Art Prize by Arts Review

Sara Morawetz has been announced as the winner of the 2016 churchie national emerging art prize (‘the churchie’) for her artwork, How the stars stand (All sols) and (Dear NASA…). Crea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:05AM

NEWS: Joseph Alessi, Edd Campbell Bird & full Adding Machine cast announced by Press Releases

Full casting is announced today for the UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical Adding Machine: A Musical, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Casting calculations: Full Adding Machine company announced

We reckon the cast of the European premiere of ADDING MACHINE - including Joseph Alessi as Mr Zero, James Dinsmore as Mr One and George Rae as Mr Two - adds up pretty nicely. Offie Award win…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: #GeneWilder, @PublicTheaterNY changes Membership, @FrankWildhorn Scott & Zelda, @FringeNYC Award Winners “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podc…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

PIXEL by Arts Review

With sell out performances across the globe, the international phenomenon Pixel takes audiences to a whole new world, where the beautiful artistry of contemporary dance leaps into the digi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:29AM

ALBUM REVIEW: Prodigy Original Cast Recording by Jonathan Baz

Listening to a CD offers a greater opportunity to consider a show’s songs in more detail. Reality TV is fertile ground for writers. A couple of years ago I Can't Sing! had a short-lived ou…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:03AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Sequins and symphonies: how opera ran away with the circus by Arts Review

Circus has always shamelessly borrowed from other performance forms. It has coopted all types of music to sit alongside its signature brass band sound, so that music and circus are synonymou…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:15AM

Revelations and revolutions: how Robert Battle put Alvin Ailey's dancers to the test by Judith Mackrell

The artistic director of the American dance-theatre company explains why they are taking on Wayne McGregor’s speedy, scribbling moves and Hofesh Shechter’s bleak and brutal Uprising“I …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:02AM

State-of-the-nation dramas can’t capture the lost state of Britain today | Mark Lawson by Mark Lawson

John Osborne’s classic allegory The Entertainer is back. But the UK is now so fragmented that no modern playwright could pen a drama to sum up who we areKenneth Branagh, whose career has o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:02AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sydney Fringe Comedy: our picks of the festival make their own festival picks by Daniel Herborn

The comedy branch of Sydney Fringe has a reputation as a star-maker. Here our festival highlights choose the shows you can’t missEstablished just six years ago, Sydney Fringe Comedy – th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:58AM

First Date The Musical by Arts Review

The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Farmer Wants a Wife, Dating in the Dark… Australia loves a dating TV show, and now independent theatre company, Pursued by Bear are giving Melbourn…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:26AM

Mark Shenton: These are the theatre shows on my regional radar by Mark Shenton

This time last week, I was looking ahead to autumn theatre highlights in London. I’ve also written a piece about the most

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Andrzej Lukowski: Would I go to the theatre if I wasn’t a critic? Honestly? by Andrzej Lukowski

If I didn’t work as a theatre journalist, I’m pretty certain that I’d never actually go to the theatre. Alright, that’s quite

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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DVR Alert: Angela Lansbury Documentary Airs Tonight on BBC by TV News Desk

The documentary 'The Legendary Angela Lansbury' will air tonightAugust 30th from 10.00pm-11.00pm on BBC RADIO 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW: THE LOST EPISODES ULTIMATE COLLECTION Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Today, August 30, Time Life will release rare treasures from the Golden Age of TV with THE Carol Burnett SHOW THE LOST EPISODES ULTIMATE COLLETION - never before available at retail.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM

MY FAIR LADY, Directed by Julie Andrews, Begins Tonight in Sydney by BroadwayWorld

Australia's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Julie Andrews, stars British performer Alex Jennings, as Professor Higgins and the young Australian star, Anna O'Byrne, as Eliza Doolittle. The producti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18AM

Gene Wilder RIP by Barry

Gene Wilder, has died from complications from Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 83 at this home in Stamford, Connecticut on August 29, 2016. Gene Wilder, was an American stage and screen c…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:16AM

THIS IS ME: Examination of the art of self-image by Arts Review

The idea of documenting one’s self is not a new idea. Throughout history artists have documented the beauty and the decay of their own form, with artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:06AM

Friends Don’t Let Friend’s Orgs Get Clickbaited by Joe Patti

Non-Profit Quarterly had a piece last week about an effort to “help” non-profits that is flawed on so many levels. An advertising company has created a site, Clickbait For Good w…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:02AM

Theatrefolk’s Top 10: Most Popular Plays by Lindsay Price

You need scripts. For your classes. For your after school program. For competition. But where do you start? How many catalogues are stacked on your desk right now? Sometimes it’s a jungle …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

What "Tyrant" Star Moran Atias Googles & Binge-Watches by Young Hollywood

What "Tyrant" Star Moran Atias Googles & Binge-Watches The talented Moran Atias visits the YH Studio for a chat about her hit FX drama "Tyrant" and what we can expect from her kick-butt char…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Paramount leads 2016 Equity Jeff nominations by Chris Jones

Although only its second year of eligibility, the Paramount Theatre in Aurora again wowed the Joseph Jefferson Awards committee, blowing away competition from Chicago's long-standing musical…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:00AM
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Groove is in the Heart: a microplay by the Guardian and the Royal Court – video by Noah Payne-Frank

A tale of music and memory is unspooled through a schoolgirl's mixtape. Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Tobias Menzies star in a microplay written by Robin French and directed by Bijan Sheibani, a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:52AM

Phil Collins Comes Out of Retirement to Sing at the U.S. Open with Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. by Tolly Wright

Phil Collins was in the air (and on the stage) tonight during the U.S. Open's opening ceremonies. Though Collins has rarely performed in the past few years during his temporary retirement, h…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:51AM

Strings Attached by Arts Review

A collaboration between four dancers and six musicians from the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Strings Attached was the inaugural presentation of a new Canberra-based professional contemporary…

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

Lorne Festival of Performing Arts 2016 by Arts Review

The Lorne Festival Of Performing Arts kicks off this weekend for a three day celebration of performing arts across all genres igniting the Surf Coast town of Lorne with a carnivalesque fa…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:02AM

West End Revival of The Entertainer Opens Tonight with Kenneth Branagh as Archie Rice

Branagh plays role originated by Laurence Olivier in John Osborne's 50s classic

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Big E Celebrates 100 Years Big Time by Christopher Arnott

E = MC, squared. The Big E (that multi-state state fair officially known as the Eastern States Exposition) is turning C (that's 100 in Roman numerals). The fair has resided for that entire c…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

Julie Andrews-Directed My Fair Lady Begins Tonight by Adam Hetrick

The 60th Anniversary revival recreates the original Broadway staging under the direction of its original leading lady

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Free Open House Event About Non-Profit Theatre Held Today by Michael Gioia

Twenty New York City theatre institutions participate in an open house for students.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Journey Back Through the 60’s With Crystal Lucas-Perry in A Sign of the Times by Hannah Vine

Crystal takes us through the classic songs of the show and gives an inside look at Goodspeed Musical’s Terris Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Office Job By Day, Ballroom Dancer By Night by Olivia Clement

Why this IBM employee spends up to 20 hours a week competitive ballroom dancing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

From Nine to Cinderella, Look Back at William Ivey Long’s Tony-Award Winning Designs by Hannah Vine

In celebration of the six-time Tony Award winning costume designer’s birthday, look through his Broadway designs that won him top honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Stage review: 'Floyd Collins' musical infuses true story with grace and grit by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Floyd Collins is enjoying his luckiest day. He has crawled and scraped his way to the underground cave of his dreams, one that will lure tourists and make him rich. He yodels with glee and c…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Tull Theater in Sewickley names programmer for first-run art house films by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Tull Family Theater in Sewickley has hired a programmer to bring first-run films to its art house cinema as the complex takes shape for an early 2017 opening.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards