Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Rose Byrne returns to Sydney stage in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow by Nancy Groves

Bridesmaids star takes her first Australian theatre role in 15 years as Andrew Upton announces a busy final season at Sydney Theatre CompanyRose Byrne will return to the Australian stage for…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:50PM

Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler Alumni to Be Part of Memorial Concert for Theodore Bikel by BroadwayWorld

Actor, vocalist and activist Theodore Bikel died July 21, 2015 at age 91 in Los Angeles. He will be remembered in a memorial concert in New York City, titled 'Remembering Theo - An Evening o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40PM

Call Answered: Eric Millegan: From FOX TV's "Bones" to Musical Theatre and More by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: I love a versatile actor, one that has worked in film, television, and theatre. What I love more is an actor, whom after being on a hit show, still comes back to the stage. Th…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:14PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Matilda - review by Lyn Gardner

Cambridge Theatre, LondonThose who think that the West End is always dumbing down and that an intelligent musical is an oxymoron will have to stay behind for detention with the diabolical Mi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48PM

NBC’s Peter Reckell Joins Cast of The Fantasticks by Sandi Durell

          Members of the cast of the long running Tony Award honored musical The Fantasticks welcomed NBC Daytime Star and Emmy Nominated actor Peter Reckell to rehe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:23PM

Newly-Orchestrated Version of RAGTIME and More Set for Griffin Theatre's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

Griffin Theatre Companyis pleased to announce its 29thSeason, featuring three productions exploring the American Dream. The 2016-17 season kicks off this fall with a rare revival ofMaxwell A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Kinky Boots (Broadway in Chicago, 2016) by Scotty Zacher

Broadway in Chicago's Kinky Boots, by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein, is back for its 2nd national tour (after first having its Broadway-bound world premiere here in 2012), and it's bigge…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 09:49PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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National Labor Relations Board Dings Opponents of AEA’s New Rules for 99-Seat Theaters; Appeal to be Filed by @ This Stage Staff

round one of a filing by plaintiffs in the Asner, et al versus Actors’ Equity Association against the national stage actors and stage manager’s union, Actors’ Equity Association, the N…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 08:42PM

Sisters Grimm: 'If your ears are bleeding, maybe turn it down' by Jane Howard

The theatre renegades have spent 10 years rising through the ranks. But the spaces where they cut their teeth are ‘going dark’The trajectory of Melbourne’s Sisters Grimm – the artist…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42PM

Spotlight on Andromeda by Barry

CLICK HERE for Interview with Kate Mueth  Artistic Director of THE NEO-POLITICAL COWGIRLS

SOURCE: theaterlife at 08:35PM

Photo Flash: Renee Elise Goldsberry Sends Off #Ham4Ham with Cut Song From HAMILTON by Maeve Riley

Check out some new stills from today's final installment of Ham4Ham starring Hamilton Tony Award-winner, Renee Elise Goldsbarry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22PM

Jana Robbins I'M STILL HERE! One Night Only at Feinstein's / 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jana Robbins I'M STILL HERE on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22PM

Audible launches Channels service to become 'HBO for audio' by Steve Johnson , Chicago Tribune

Amazon's Audible -- a go-to destination for what used to be called 'books on tape' -- has launched the Channels app for smartphones, and it has started production on 40 shows, most with six …

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 08:21PM

Who’s the Most Popular Playwright in L.A.? Part Two by Steven Morris

"But there’s a question beyond what we should expect from the Bard. That question is, how should we process our disappointment on those occasions that Shakespeare’s productions come up s…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 08:09PM

Broadway and National Tour Stars Return to IN THE HEIGHTS at Theatre Under The Stars by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Under The Stars TUTSis thrilled to introduce you to the dynamic cast of In The Heights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Meet The Band! Take A Backstage Tour With The SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids by Michael Dale

Being a mere triple-threat isn't enough for the talented kids of Broadway's SCHOOL OF ROCK. Playing the emotionally repressed students of the prestigious Horace Green School who learn how to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:46PM

Counterpoint to a Datapoint by Kevin Delin

Under the title “There is Pro99 Data and Then There Are the Facts,” Los Angeles playwright, producer, and stage manager Armina LaManna has published a rebuttal in The Dramatist …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 07:40PM

King Joffrey Is Coming. But Only to Act in a Play. by Steven McElroy

Jack Gleeson, from “Game of Thrones,” and his pals in Collapsing Horse Theater are bringing the surreal fantasy “Bears in Space” to New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:40PM

Chicago Opera Theater’s “The Love Potion” To Debut At Music Box Sept. 30 by Michael J. Roberts

For the first time ever, Chicago’s iconic Music Box Theatre will host a classical live performance when Chicago Opera Theater (COT) debuts the Chicago premiere of Frank Martin’s 1942 “…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:40PM

Griffin Theatre Company Announces 2016-17 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 29th Season, featuring three productions exploring the American Dream. The 2016-17 season kicks off this fall with a rare revival of Max…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:40PM

CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL AND CHICAGO TRIBUNE PRESENT LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA by Michael J. Roberts

The Chicago Humanities Festival and Chicago Tribune are proud to announce that Pulitzer, Emmy, Tony, Grammy, Olivier and MacArthur “Genius” Grant award-winning actor and composer…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 07:40PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with David Merino of Rent by Broadway.com

David Merino, set to star as Angel on the Rent national tour, drops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Ryan Gilbert. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:13PM

The RRaz Room Opens Season with Betty Buckley, Tovah Feldshuh, Michele Lee and More by BroadwayWorld

With such award-winning Broadway, film and television stars as Betty Buckley and Tovah Feldshuh leading the way, The RRazz Room at the Prince is planning a blockbuster second season. Joining…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM

Terry Teachout, John Douglas Thompson To Discuss SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF at Drama Book Shop by Michael Dale

The Drama Book Shop willwelcome playwright and critic Terry Teachout Wall Street Journal and actor John Douglas Thompson for a discussion and signing ofSATCHMO AT THE WALDORFon Wednesday, Oc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13PM

Beckett at 110 in Oregon: Celebrating A Famed Poet Through Theatre by Meagan Meehan

Famed poet Samuel Beckett would have been 110 this year and OSF - now 81 - is dutifully celebrating the once maverick playwright with an experimental staging of a play that was inspired by h…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 07:02PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: September 1 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

Quick tip: Laughs by the glass by James Hebert

The distinguished San Diego actor-director Rosina Reynolds stages NCRT’s revival of the comedy of manners by that bard of upper-crusty Yanks, A.R. Gurney.

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Hypochondriac owes much of its success to its leading man, Stephen Ouimette by Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman: The legendary circumstances of the original run may have given the play a critical status in excess of its actual merits

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 06:56PM

Rush by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Callie KimballDirected by Christopher DiercksenProduced by Team Awesome RobotNominated for: Outstanding Lighting Design, Chelsie McPhilimy;  Outstanding Set Design, Jennifer Nead…

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 06:52PM

From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Sarah Treem by Elana Goldberg

How do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series. The post From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Sarah Treem appeared f…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 06:49PM

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for MY FAIR LADY, Directed by Julie Andrews in Sydney by BroadwayWorld

Lerner amp Loewe's My Fair Lady, directed by Julie Andrews,just started performances at the Joan Sutherland Theatre atSydney Opera house,and will travel for seasons inBrisbane and Melbourne …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

VIDEO: The Unique Communication Between WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Audiences and Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour by Michael Dale

It's both the talk of the town and one of the best kept secrets in New York.Nassim Soleimanpour's internationally-acclaimed playWhite Rabbit Red Rabbitis a unique theatrical experience at ev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Bekah Brunstetter by Elana Goldberg

How do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series. The post From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Bekah Brunstetter appe…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 06:29PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Spool, Greenside at Nicolson Square by Alastair Curtis

During the time they have been at this year’s Fringe, friends and collaborators Otto Farrant and Finn Cooke have stayed tied together by rope. From this intimate experience has arisen Spoo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Lucy McCormick: Triple Threat, Underbelly Cowgate by Alastair Curtis

Look away now if you’re easily offended. Lucy McCormick’s Triple Threat begins as it means to go on: with McCormick’s highly-sexed and potty-mouthed Virgin Mary making free with a cruc…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Expensive Shit, Traverse Theatre by Alastair Curtis

Adura Onashile’s new play Expensive Shit rises to its title, travelling between the bogs of a grimy modern-day Glasgow nightclub and The Shrine club in 1970s Lagos. Peering into Karen Tenn…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Eurohouse, Summerhall by Alastair Curtis

Eurohouse begins with the audience holding hands in a circle. It is a simple but symbolic act in a piece that takes a sideways look at the once harmonious partnerships created by the Europea…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: All Quiet on the Western Front, Pleasance Courtyard by Alastair Curtis

In this, the centenary year of the Battle of the Somme, Incognito Theatre’s all-male ensemble have adapted Erich Marie Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, a blistering evocation o…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Counting Sheep, Summerhall @ The King’s Hall by Alastair Curtis

In February 2014, Kiev’s Maidan Square was overtaken by protesters taking a stand against their corrupt president Viktor Yanukovych and his increasingly anti-EU, pro-Russian rule. What ens…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:21PM

‘Take A Bow’ Part 6: The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Favorite Spring/Summer 2016 Performances by Dcmetrotheaterarts Staff

Here’s Part 6 of the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ favorite Spring/Summer 2016 performances. To our honorees: TAKE A BOW! ______ Hasani Allen as J.D. in Heathers at Red Branch Theatre C…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:14PM

They Blew Us All Away- Celebrating the Best of #Ham4Ham! by BroadwayWorld

On this sad day, we say goodbye to Ham4Ham with a collection of our ten favorite editions. Find out if your favorite made the list below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Starry Royal Court Announced for THE BROADWAY PRINCE PARTY at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

After six sold-out 'Broadway Princess Parties,' the time has come for Broadway's favorite leading men to stand in the spotlight in The Broadway Prince Party at Feinstein's54 Below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

The New York Times Cuts Tri-State Regional Theater, Arts, Food Coverage by Jessica Khan

This week, The New York Times laid to rest several of its regional beats covering theater, art, restaurants and other local cultural staples in New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island and Conne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Mary-Louise Parker & Denis Arndt on the Quirky Romance & Surprising Twists in Simon Stephens' Heisenberg by Broadway.com

Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt discuss the Broadway transfer of Simon Stephens' Heisenberg, which begins performances at the Friedman Theatre on September 20.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:10PM

Casting announced for TimeLine's 'The Last Wife' by Morgan Greene

TimeLine Theatre has announced the cast of "The Last Wife," Kate Hennig's 2015 play about the politically-savvy sixth wife of King Henry VIII. AnJi White will star in the title role with Ste…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:05PM

From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Michael Golamco by Elana Goldberg

How do writers transition from stage to screen? How about maintaining both careers? Learn more in our latest series. The post From Stage to Screen: A Feature on Writer Michael Golamco appear…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 06:04PM

‘La La Land’ Composer Justin Hurwitz Details the Film’s Songwriting Process (EXCLUSIVE) by Kristopher Tapley

What went into crafting the six original songs that dot the landscape of Damien Chazelle's crowd-pleaser? We've got the details.

SOURCE: Variety at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Emmy Nominee Peter Reckell Gets Ready to Join The Fantasticks

The Days of Our Lives star will take on the role of El Gallo.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Cabaret News: Adam Jacobs and Derek Klena to Host the Broadway Prince Party

Brother to the Broadway Princess Party, the event is produced by Laura Osnes and Benjamin Rauhala.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Scott Sanders Brings Stage Productions of Tootsie, Coal Miner’s Daughter, Up Here to Westfield by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Scott Sanders has been appointed as Westfield Corporation’s first-ever Creative Head of Global Entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:50PM

Westfield Acquires Scott Sanders Productions; Continues Work on Broadway's COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, UP HERE and IN THE HEIGHTS Movie by BroadwayWorld

Westfield Corporation announced today that Broadway, film, and television producer Scott Sanders, who recently received the Tony Award for his Best Musical Revival of The Color Purple, has b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

VIDEO: Sean Hayes Counts Down The Final Days of AN ACT OF GOD's Second Coming by Michael Dale

The second coming of David Javerbaum's hit comedy, AN ACT OF GOD, which first came to Broadway in May of 2015 with Jim Parsons in the title role, will be ending its blessed 14-week limited e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:30PM

Chicago Fringe Festival Begins Today by Michael Gioia

The week-and-a-half-long festival features 50 performance groups.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Review: Heartbeats and Algorithms, Soho Theatre Upstairs by Lucy Streeten

Heartbeats and Algorithms is a chilling tale for the tech-savvy millennial: you are what you click; your search history defines you. Think you’re spontaneous? Think again. In her one-woman…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:14PM

Try Not to Get Too Emotional While Watching Hamilton’s Very Last Ham4Ham by Devon Ivie

All good things must come to an end. No, don't worry, Hamilton itself isn't ending — don't ever mutter such a blasphemous thing — but the musical's eccentric Ham…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:06PM

AMC Offers Reserve Seating at All Manhattan Theaters by Brent Lang

For New Yorkers, going to the movies often means camping out for an hour before the show starts. Stragglers know that arriving late can be the difference between seeing the movie unfold in c…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:06PM

Shooting Stars! Complete Cast Set for Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Starring Josh Groban by Lindsey Sullivan

Full casting has been announced for Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, starring Denée Benton and Josh Groban in the respective titular roles. Broadway alums Reed Luplau (…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

Odds & Ends: Cynthia Erivo & Mel Brooks Honor Gene Wilder, Hamilton's Javier Munoz Drops Knowledge & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed from today. Cynthia Erivo Defies Explanation Wanna change the world? There's nothing to it for The Color Purple Tony winner an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:03PM

AUDIO: WICKED's Makeup Supervisor Craig Jessup, From The Macy's Counter To Broadway by Michael Dale

Hosted by current WICKED on Broadway cast members Dawn E. Cantwell, who plays Nessarose, and Zachary Noah Piser, who plays Boq, the six-part podcast series, Inside WICKED Origin Stories puts…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM

Molly Pope Takes on ‘A Star is Born’ by Matthew Wexler

The music of the iconic 1954 Warner Bros. film A Star is Born— brought vividly to life by award-winning cabaret artist Molly Pope — will return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a one…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:03PM

Mall Giant Westfield Corp. Acquires Broadway’s ‘Purple’ Producer Scott Sanders Productions by Jeremy Gerard

Attention shoppers! Tony-winning Broadway producer Scott Sanders has sold his self-named company to Westfield Corporation, which builds and operates malls from Los Angeles’ Century …

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:00PM

Theater News: Daphne Rubin-Vega, Ayad Akhtar, and More Named Judges for 62nd Obie Awards

The new judges will join longtime chair of the Obie judges and TheaterMania contributor Michael Feingold.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: The Great Comet Completes Its Broadway Casting

Josh Groban and Denée Benton will lead the company at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Announces Complete Cast by Courtney Kochuba

Complete casting has been announced for the new musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, featuring the Broadway debuts of 24 cast and creative team members including Josh Gr…

SOURCE: www.breakingcharactermagazine.com at 04:55PM

Instant New York: 15 Ferocious Feline Fan Photos from ‘Cats’ by Amy Sapp

Are you blind when you’re born? Can you see in the dark? If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, you may be a Jellicle cat. If not, have no fear. You may still see the n…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 04:54PM

TOWN Residential Working Through Real Estate Excitement by Rino16

There are many new NYC apartments for sale thanks to the growing developments in the city, but these are apartments that are available for people who want to move within the city or who are …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 04:51PM

Step team at Riverview Gardens headlines KETC documentary by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Gentlemen of Vision," coach Marlon Wharton subject of Sept. 12 film

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:33PM

UNFAITHFUL – Found111 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Niamh Cusack as Joan is fantastic. Veering from vitriolic to sardonic, she is a pleasure to watch, especially in her interactions with Tom (Sean Campion), which have a weariness and familiar…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30PM

BroadwayCon Launches Podcast With Broadway Stars and Insiders by Adam Hetrick

The podcast series, hosted by Patrick Hinds, takes listeners behind the scenes and onstage with Broadway insiders.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

The Ziegfeld Club Extends Deadline for 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award by BroadwayWorld

The Ziegfeld Clubhas announced that applications for the 2016 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award,which will provide a grant of 10,000 and a year of professional mentorship to an emerging female com…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:25PM

Twenty-Four to Make Broadway Debuts as 'GREAT COMET' Announces Complete Cast by BroadwayWorld

Complete casting has been announced for the new musical NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, featuring the Broadway debuts of 24 cast and creative team members,including Josh Groban …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:25PM

Defiant Thomas Brothers will open new show at Stage 773 by Morgan Greene

The Defiant Thomas Brothers will bring their sketch comedy act to Stage 773 this fall. The Chicago-based duo comprised of Seth Thomas and Paul Thomas, not actually brothers, split up in 200…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:22PM

‘Take A Bow’ Part 3 in Philadelphia: Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Favorite Spring/Summer 2016 Performances by Deb Miller

Here is Part 3 of the Philadelphia staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ favorite performances in Spring and Summer of 2016. To all our honorees – TAKE A BOW! _____ Ensemble (Adrienne Hertler, Em…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:15PM

Review: Extremities, Theatro Technis by Holly O'Mahony

What if an attempted rape cannot be proven? What if, by the time any witnesses show, the attacker appears the bloodied, tied-up victim, and the victim seems to have become the ruthless, craz…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:09PM

Review: Cats, Selfies and the Scattered Mind of the Incurable Dreamer, The Space by Hattie Pierce

Cats, Selfies and the Scattered Mind of the Incurable Dreamer is a verbal collage; a comedic piece of internet verbatim which is also a loosely coherent narrative about two strangers connect…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:09PM

REVIEW: "Alabama Story" by Rebecca M. Alvin

The Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater production of "Alabama Story" on Cape Cod features exceptional performances by this ensemble cast, rounded out with Alan Campbell as Garth Williams.

SOURCE: provincetownmagazine.com at 04:06PM

VIDEO: Playwright Simon Stephens Shifts From The Closing of CURIOUS INCIDENT To The Opening of HEISENBERG by Michael Dale

Two-time Olivier Award winning playwright Simon Stephens was warmly welcomed to Broadway nearly two years ago when his THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME opened to great accla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:03PM

Les Liaisons Dangereuses Completes Casting with Raffi Barsoumian, Ora Jones & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Bienvenue! Full casting has been announced for Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Tony winners Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber. Raffi Barsoumian (Privacy) and Ora Jones (Matilda) w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:03PM

REVIEW: 'Alabama Story' Examines Race Through Banned Children's Book by Ellen Petry Whalen

Playwright Kenneth Jones brings to life the true-life censorship story of a children’s picture book in the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater’s hard-hitting and transporting “Alabama Stor…

SOURCE: www.capecodchronicle.com at 04:00PM

Theater News: Les Liaisons Dangereuses, With Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber, Completes Casting

Josie Rourke directs the Donmar Warehouse production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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‘La La Land’ Opens 73rd Venice Film Festival on Upbeat Note Despite Tight Security by Nvivarelli

VENICE — The 73rd Venice Film Festival kicked off on a decidedly positive note Wednesday with U.S. director Damien Chazelle’s Los Angeles-set musical “La La Land” premie…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:58PM

The Best of Edinburgh Heads Off-Broadway for 11th Fringe Encore Series by Olivia Clement

Soho Playhouse will present seven critically acclaimed productions from the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Hear a song that was cut from ‘Hamilton’ by Kase Wickman

Fans of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical “Hamilton” (so, everybody) got an extremely rare treat Wednesday when Tony Award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry performed …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 03:52PM

Griffin Theatre announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Griffin Theatre Company announced its 29th season Wednesday, featuring a rarely-seen revival, a world premiere and a reimagined Tony-winning musical. The season begins with Maxwell Anderson…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:50PM

More Than 20 Roald Dahl TV, Film and Stage Projects in the Works by Andrew Gans

Matilda will end its Broadway run prior to the arrival of the London hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Ayad Akhtar and Daphne Rubin-Vega Among the Next Obie Judges by Olivia Clement

The panel of judges for the 62nd Annual Obie Awards has been announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:26PM

Choreographer Ryan Heffington: 'I have more projects coming up with Sia' by Erika Jarvis

It’s not a surprise Chandelier took home Best Choreography at the MTV VMAs. We catch up with the designer of this odd and unforgettable piece of dance about what’s nextOne of the most un…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:25PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of HEISENBERG on Broadway! by Walter McBride

The Manhattan Theatre Club critically acclaimed Broadway transfer ofHeisenberg, written by Tony and Olivier Award winnerSimon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winnerMark Brokaw, starri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

BWW TV: Watch NYC's Smoothest, Slinkiest Criminals Rehearse for CHICAGO's 20th Anniversary Concert! by BroadwayWorld TV

The cast of Chicago, Broadway's longest running musical, is celebrating this production's twentieth birthday today

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:19PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Notes from the Field: Doing Time in Education” — An Invitation to Take Action by Bill Marx

Among the driving forces behind Anna Deveare Smith’s latest solo work is a call to strengthen "our collective capacity for action."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:13PM

Phylicia Rashad Joins Third Season of Empire by Adam Hetrick

The Tony-winning actress will portray the mother of Angelo Dubois, played on screen by Taye Diggs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Watch Carey Purcell on MSNBC’s “AM Joy” by Carey

I appeared on “AM Joy” to discuss my Politico article “I Survived Trump Magazine – Barely.” Watch the interview below.  

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 03:11PM

Complete Casting Announced for Broadway’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Robert Viagas

Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber will lead a cast that includes Mary Beth Peil and others.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

“Iago” not the only villain at New Jersey Rep by Philip

Legend has it that when British producer-actor Sir Donald Wolfit toured as Othello, he was dismayed when Iago got all the notices. He replaced the actor with a less-talented fellow, who also…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 03:02PM

Photo Flash: Chukwudi Iwuji Stars in the Public Theater's Touring Hamlet

Patricia McGregor directs Shakespeare's drama.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Reasons To Get Excited: Broadway's September Openings by Michael Dale

Summer is just about over and while to most people that means the beginning of the school year and watching the leaves turn magnificent colors, on Broadway it means it's time for the new sea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Ayad Akhtar, Darius de Haas, Daphne Rubin-Vega and More Tapped for 62nd Obie Awards Judges Panel by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voicehave justannounced the judges for the 62nd Annual Obie Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Royal Family to Present Live 'Concept' Concert of Musical Revue SERVING TIME by BroadwayWorld

Located in the heart of Times Square, Royal Family Productions is presenting a one-night-only, live concept album concert performance of Serving Time, a new musical revue capturing the frant…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Talk All Things OH, HELLO on Bullseye Podcast by BroadwayWorld

Oh, Hello on BROADWAY, marks the Broadway premiere of two of the two hottest voices in comedy today,Nick Kroll Comedy Central's 'Kroll Show' and John Mulaney Netflix's 'The Comeback Kid', st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Finds Full Broadway Company for Fall by BroadwayWorld

Full casting has been announced for the Donmar Warehouse production of Christopher Hampton's Les Liaisons Dangereuses, starring Tony Award winners Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber, directed b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

VIDEO: Watch An All-New First Look at Season Two of SCREAM QUEENS by TV News Desk

Below, check out an all-new first look at Season Two of SCREAM QUEENS, premiering Tuesday, September 20, 98c, on FOX

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

Nick Cordero, Richard H. Blake & More Slated for Broadway's A Bronx Tale; Full Casting Announced by Broadway.com

From Paper Mill Playhouse to the Great White Way! Broadway faves Richard H. Blake and Nick Cordero will lead the cast of A Bronx Tale, reprising their respective roles as Lorenzo and Sonny. …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:58PM

Winner Named in Hamilton Ticket Giveaway by Playbill Staff

Congratulations to the winner of our ticket giveaway with Subaru!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:49PM

'Hamilton': Yes, we have dates for San Francisco run by Karen D'Souza

A national tour of 'Hamilton,' the breakaway hip-hop musical, is set to launch in San Francisco March 14-Aug. 5

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 02:47PM

How Sondheim Writes by Rob Weinert-Kendt

The hoariest question songwriters get asked is: Which comes first, the words or the music? Stephen Sondheim’s answer has always been: the dramatic situation. (With all apologies to Merrily…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 02:44PM

Behind the Curtain: PlayPenn, The Ground Floor, and the National Playwrights Conference by HowlRound

By Justin Taylor. A conversation with new play leaders Sarah Rose Leonard, Paul Meshejian, and Anne Morgan about playwriting.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:21PM

Frugal Traveler: How to See London Theater on the Cheap by Lucas Peterson

London’s theater scene is one of its best features — better, it’s cheaper than you think.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:21PM

Nick Cordero Will Star in Broadway’s A Bronx Tale Musical by Andrew Gans

The Alan Menken musical will arrive at the Longacre Theatre in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:18PM

Darren Criss to Serenade Lucky Fans with Special HEDWIG Acoustic Performance by TV News Desk

On September 15th, Darren Criss is set to serenade some lucky fans with a special acoustic performance of music from Broadway's HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:14PM

The Maxamoo Podcast Previews the September 2016 Theatre Calendar by Maxamoo

We describe 10 shows we're are excited to see in September and then add 13 more shows in a lightning round. That's a lot of theater. Did we miss anything Let us know on Twitter at Maxamoo, J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:14PM

Stars and the City: Roz Ryan’s New York by Amy Sapp

I was born and raised in Detroit and was a night club singer. I came to New York with the show Ain’t Misbehavin’. When I got here, I was taken aback. New York was a bit much for me. I di…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:05PM

The Black Crook, the “First” Broadway Musical, Will Return to New York by Robert Viagas

A tiny production of the massive spectacle coincides with the show's 150th anniversary.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:04PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 870: Lucy Teitler by Adam Szymkowicz

Lucy TeitlerCurrent Town:  BrooklynQ:  Tell me about your play Engagements, which just had an extended run at Second Stage Uptown.A:  Engagements is a play about miscommunicat…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 02:02PM

Theater News: Nick Cordero, Ariana DeBose, and More to Lead A Bronx Tale to Broadway

The new musical is codirected by Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks, with a book by Chazz Palminteri.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Mary-Louise Parker & Denis Arndt Get Ready for Simon Stephens' Heisenberg on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

After being extended twice off-Broadway, Heisenberg will bow on the Great White Way this fall. Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and Broadway newcomer Denis Arndt take on the roles of Georgie a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

Hear Renee Elise Goldsberry Perform a Cut Song from Hamilton at the Final #Ham4Ham Performance by Lindsey Sullivan

You may think you know Hamilton, but we have a surprise for you: Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry and King Rorge (a.k.a. Rory O'Malley) shared a cut song with at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

Alexandra Silber on Her Broadway Prom Date, Writing Fiddler Fan Fiction & Why She’s Fancy AND Fun by Broadway.com

Fiddler on the Roof star Alexandra Silber on being #TheCutestPregnantWomanOnBroadway, her enduring obsession with Rebecca Luker, her upcoming books and what she didn't want to tell Angel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:58PM

STAGE TUBE: Renee Elise Goldsberry Sings Cut Song 'Congratulations' for Final #Ham4Ham by Stage Tube

As announced yesterday, the ever-popular live Ham4Ham shows for the Tony Award winning musical Hamilton will end following today's show.For the final Ham4Ham show, Renee Elise Goldsberry per…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Richard Dreyfuss to Star in Mark St. Germain's New Play RELATIVITY in Hartford by BroadwayWorld

TheaterWorksannounced today that Academy Award winnerRichard Dreyfuss will be joining the cast of RELATIVITY, a new play by Mark St. Germain directed by Rob Ruggiero.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Get Your Golden Ticket to Broadway's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Starting Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions announced today that tickets for the new musical Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Sierra Boggess and More Featured on THE WILD & WHIMSICAL WORLDS OF DAVID MALLAMUD Album by BroadwayWorld

Composer David Mallamud's brain is a busy place. With a particular gift for compositions that fuse genres with his own unique perspective, the dynamic young composer's debut CD, 'The Wild am…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Nick Cordero, Richard H. Blake, Bobby Conte Thornton, Ariana DeBose and More to Lead A BRONX TALE on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producers Tommy Mottola, the Dodgers, and Tribeca Productions have just announced casting for the Broadway premiere of A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL, the new musical featuring a book by Academy A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

Meet the Cast of Heisenberg by Monica Simoes

Mary-Louise Parker, Denis Arndt, Mark Brokaw and Simon Stephens of Heisenberg greeted the press August 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:54PM

Hershey Felder Is Leonard Bernstein in Maestro at 59E59 Theaters Tonight by Olivia Clement

With music by Bernstein and other composers, the stage play celebrates one of America’s greatest musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Take A Look at The Public Theater’s Touring Production of Hamlet by Hannah Vine

The production is touring across New York City’s five boroughs, playing in community venues.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Watch Renee Elise Goldsberry Sing Deleted Hamilton Song at Final #Ham4Ham Concert by Robert Viagas

Here's your chance to hear a trunk song from the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Songwriting Team for CW’s ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Harmonize About Their Process by Terry Flores

When it debuted in October 2015, CW’s “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” seemed on shaky ground. The hour-long series was a mashup of several genres — musical, dark comedy, satire — but it ulti…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:45PM

Hip-Hop Hurray! ‘Spamilton’ Takes the Rap by Harry Haun

Any dollar bill with Alexander Hamilton’s picture on it will get you a shot at Hamilton, the musical—and all-round phenomenon now (and, maybe, forever) at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. If…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 01:37PM

Five Burning Questions with School of Rock Leading Lady, Jenn Gambatese

Jenn Gambatese talks School of Rock, returning to Broadway after eight years, and the stage credit that taught her the business of B'way.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:34PM

Watch #Ham4Ham Farewell by New York Theater

For the last #Ham4Ham, Rory O’Malley brought Renée Elise Goldsberry with Alex Lacamoire and the band to perform “Congratulations,” a song that was in Hamilton at the Publ…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:34PM

Some Of Brazil’s Media Companies Played A Role In Exposing Rousseff According To The CEO Of The RBS Media Group Duda Melzer by Rino16

Anyone that knows what Brazil has gone through the years realizes that Brazilian politics is inundated with scandals and scams. Business corruption is always the fla…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 01:29PM

The Week Ahead: See ‘Hamilton’ (Sort Of) for Cheap by Charles Isherwood

With “Hamilton” still the toughest ticket in town, why not try the “Forbidden Broadway” spoof “Spamilton” at the Triad Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:28PM

Fresh from Show Boat: Rebecca Trehearn joins Ashley Robinson in Floyd Collins

She just finished a long run in SHOW BOAT in the West End on Saturday and before than Sheffield, but Rebecca Trehearn isn't taking a break. She's back treading the musical boards in a few we…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 01:22PM

Caught by Courtney Marie

The beauty of Chen’s technique lies in engaging the audience in a guessing game that they don’t immediately know they are a part of – presenting them with certain messages that appear …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:11PM

Patrick Breen, Sophina Brown and Arden Myrin Join Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre; Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Long Wharf Theatre, in conjunction with the Old Globe in San Diego, presents the world premiere of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein, running from …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:10PM

Joshua Finkel Talks About The Martyred Leo Frank In “Parade” by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL One of the most heinous crimes of the 20th century was the one in which 13-year-old Atlanta pencil factory worker Mary Phagan was mysteriously murdered in 1913. The suspect, t…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 01:08PM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Sonder, Theatre Arts Exchange by Steph J. Watkins

Sonder is a physical theatre piece devised by a group of young adults. It is about feelings of loneliness, and presses its audience to understand that people you pass everyday have their own…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:02PM

Photo Flash: Heisenberg Stars Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Meet the Press

Simon Stephens' play is directed by Mark Brokaw.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Maria Dizzia to Join Cast of Leslye Headland's The Layover

The production runs at Second Stage Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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On-Sale Ticket Dates Announced for Broadway's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Andrew Gans

The London hit will arrive in New York in March 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

How theatre can confront Britain's post-Brexit racism by Atiha Sen Gupta, Atiha Sen Gupta

Playwright Atiha Sen Gupta explains how her new play Counting Stars, set in a nightclub toilet, makes an audience face up to our current climate of fear

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:50PM

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Receive Award Nominations for War Paint by Michael Gioia

The leading actresses are both nominated in the same category for the annual Jeff Awards that celebrate the best of Chicago theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Maria Dizzia to Step in for Annie Parisse in The Layover Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Tony nominee Maria Dizzia will step into The Layover off-Broadway. She takes over for Annie Parisse in the role of Shellie beginning September 6. Parisse, who is leaving the s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:46PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Chukwudi Iwuji in The Public's Mobile Unit HAMLET by BroadwayWorld

The Public's Mobile Unit Production of HAMLET,featuring Olivier Award-winning actorChukwudi Iwuji, directed byPatricia McGregor, just launched afree,three-weektour to the five boroughs. Runn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Maria Dizzia to Replace Annie Parisse in Second Stage Theatre's THE LAYOVER by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theatre just announced Maria Dizzia will assume the role of Shellie in the world premiere production of THE LAYOVER, written by Leslye Headland and directed by Trip Cullman, on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone & More Earn Jeff Awards Nominations 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 12:46PM

STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim & Hal Prince Discuss the Creation of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG in Lonny Price's New Documentary by Stage Tube

Lonny Price's 'Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened' is set toscreen as part of the Special Events of the 54th New York Film Festival September 30 - October 16.Below, check out a c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:46PM

National Tour Theater Review: KINKY BOOTS (Oriental Theatre in Chicago) by Lawrence Bommer

THESE BOOTS ARE MEANT FOR WALKING Oscar Wilde supposedly said, “Be yourself. All the other lives are taken.” That’s defiantly the gospel credo of Kinky Boots, a musical movie spin-off …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:45PM

NEWS: Tara Theatre opens new season with Paradise of the Assassins by Emma Clarendon

The Tara Theatre, based in Earlsfield, south London, will kick off its new season with Anthony Clark’s adaptation of Abdul Halim Sharar’s Paradise of the Assassins, running from 15 Septe…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:42PM

Maria Dizzia to Replace Annie Parisse in The Layover by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee will assume the lead role in the Second Stage production September 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

Theater Review: NEWSIES (National Tour at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre) by Frank Arthur

THERE’S GOOD NEWSIES AND BAD NEWSIES Winner of two 2012 Tonys for best score and choreography, the rampaging romp called Newsies is mediocre material wrapped up in a special delivery. …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:36PM

Musical about L.A. dreamers opens 73rd Venice film festival

VENICE (Reuters) - Damien Chazelle's "La La Land", a musical comedy-drama about the joys and pains of pursuing one's dreams, opened the Venice film festival on Wednesday, kicking off days of…

SOURCE: Reuters at 12:22PM

Brave New World Rep to Bring Full Production of THE PLANTATION to Governors Island by BroadwayWorld

Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre willpresent the world premiere of The Plantation, a bold new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard set in 1870 Virginia afte…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

PHOTO FLASH: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Ali Ewoldt In An Unexpected High School Musical Role by Michael Dale

Born outside Chicago and raised in the Westchester, NY village of Pleasantville, the talented performer with BA in Psychology from Yale University Ali Ewoldt made history this summer as the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:22PM

Author's Showcase Party In New Britain And More Literary Events by Carole Goldberg

An Author's Showcase party featuring writers with ties to New Britain, music by Ken Griffen and a light supper from Angelo's Market and Café Beauregard will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at Trin…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:22PM

Theater Latté Da Finds Permanent Home by American Theatre Editors

The Minneapolis company is putting on the Ritz---or rather, purchasing the historic theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:20PM

Parallel Lives by Steven Morris

The post Parallel Lives appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 12:18PM

Cast Announced for Regional Premiere of Sting’s The Last Ship by Michael Gioia

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the regional premiere, beginning next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Inside Rehearsals for Fiorello!

Berkshire Theatre Group\u2018s production of Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, George Abbott and Jerome Weidman\u2019s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical Fiorello! begins performances …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Joyce DiDonato Tapped for White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Olivia Clement

The opera star joins the recently announced Billy Porter, Justin Bartha and Stana Katic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

New Version of Half a Sixpence Musical to Transfer to West End by Mark Shenton

It is co-created by Cameron Mackintosh with the Mary Poppins team of Stiles, Drewe and Julian Fellowes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Richard Dreyfuss To Play Albert Einstein At TheaterWorks by Christopher Arnott

Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss will star as Albert Einstein in a TheaterWorks production of the play "Relativity" this fall. The show will open the TheaterWorks 2016-17 season,…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:08PM

Hamilton Hosts Final Live #Ham4Ham Concert Today by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Golden Globes 2017: Predictions center now open for drama and comedy/musical films by Chris Beachum

Our Golden Globes film predictions center is now open for your earliest nominee picks ever! Make your picks now across 10 categories in both the drama and comedy/musical fields. While the Gl…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:02PM

Playwright Vincent Delaney Talks About His New Drama “Las Cruces,” Getting World Premiere in NJ by Kenneth Jones

A Connecticut man has fled to the New Mexico desert following an unspeakable tragedy in Vincent Delaney’s drama Las Cruces, getting its world premiere Sept. 1-18 by Premiere Stages in Unio…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 12:02PM

Take Me Somewhere festival to be spiritual successor to Glasgow Arches by Georgia Snow

A new arts festival is being launched to build on the legacy of former Glasgow venue the Arches, which was controversially forced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:01PM

Casting Set for World Premiere of Sarah Ruhl’s Scenes from Court Life, Contrasting England‘s Stuarts with the U.S. Bush Family by Andrew Gans

The production will launch Yale Repertory Theatre’s 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Theater News: Sarah Ruhl's Scenes From Court Life to Have World Premiere

Jeb and George W. Bush make their way into Ruhl's new play about family dynasties at Yale Rep.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Half a Sixpence announces West End transfer by David Hutchison

Chichester Festival Theatre’s staging of Half a Sixpence is to transfer to the West End later this year. The entire Chichester cast

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:59AM

ALLEGRO post-show Q&A with R&H President Ted Chapin in London

There is to be a Q&A with Ted Chapin, President and Chief Creative Officer, Rodgers & Hammerstein,?following the performance of ALLEGRO at Southwark Playhouse on Wednesday 7 September.?

SOURCE: The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization at 11:57AM

First Look: Anita Dobson As Madame Morrible And New Cast Of Wicked In London

WICKED, the award-winning West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to release the first production pictures of Anita Dobson as Mada…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:55AM

Darren Criss, Michael Urie, Ramin Karimloo and Tony Danza Take Their Turns In White Rabbit Red Rabbit by Hannah Vine

Playing Monday nights, the rotating cast performs a play sealed inside an envelope.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

HOLIDAY INN, Starring Bryce Pinkham, Lora Lee Gayer, Corbin Bleu and More, Begins Tomorrow on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Performances begin tomorrow, September 1, 2016, forRoundabout Theatre Company andUniversal Stage Productions'first-ever Broadway production of HOLIDAY INN, THE NEW IRVING…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE to Open Yale Rep's 50th Anniversary Season by BroadwayWorld

Yale Repertory Theatre,celebrating 50 years of daring artists, bold choices, and adventurous audiences, presents the world premiere of Scenes from Court Life, or the whipping boy and his pri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

THE DAILY SHOW's Hasan Minhaj to Launch New Public Series on Muslim Identity at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Amid a presidential campaign cycle infused with anti-Muslim sentiment and high profile hate crimes, PEN America is launching a groundbreaking program to elevate, amplify, and celebrate the v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

Interviews: 5 minutes with: Alan Burkitt - 'I'd always dreamed of dancing in Fred Astaire's footsteps'

The Top Hat star talks about his big break in theatre, and the new production of Kiss Me Kate at Wales Millennium Centre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:46AM

Cameron Mackintosh and Julian Fellowes' Half a Sixpence, Starring Charlie Stemp, Set for West End Transfer by Lindsey Sullivan

We were right: Half a Sixpence's dream team is West End-bound! Co-created by mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh and School of Rock scribe Julian Fellowes, the play ran in the U.K…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

Stage to Screen Transfiguration: Is a Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Film Adaptation in the Works? by Ryan McPhee

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is making magic on the London stage, and don’t be surprised if the story apparates to the big screen eventually. According to the New York Daily News,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:46AM

BECTU members’ vote cements Prospect merger in 2017 by David Hutchison

BECTU is to officially merge with a larger union after members voted in favour of the landmark move. The union and all

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:44AM

New Victory to Open Season with Jules Verne Classic by Olivia Clement

Kidoons/WYRD Productions is bringing its modern interpretation of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea to the New York stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

WATCH: Demi Lovato goes undercover as a Denver Lyft driver, gets girl to sing her Disney songs by Sara Grant

One passenger even reveals to the pop star that she used to crush hard on her ex, Joe Jonas.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:25AM

10 of the Best ‘Hamilton’ #Ham4Ham Viral Videos by John Bonazzo

The last live pre-lottery performance (for now) is this afternoon.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 11:23AM

HEISENBERG's Simon Stephens to Discuss, Sign Working Diary, Other Plays at Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

The Drama Book Shop willwelcome Tony Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Punk Rock for a discussion and signing of his new theatrical w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Annena Stubbs obituary by Pamela Howard

Costume designer whose work enhanced many theatrical productionsAnnena Stubbs, who has died aged 92, was a talented costume designer for the stage. Over 40 years, she worked with many notabl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:10AM

David Henry Hwang Remembers How Gene Wilder Almost Starred in M. Butterfly on Broadway by Robert Viagas

In his blog he recalls a dinner with Wilder and his then-wife, Gilda Radner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Richard Dreyfuss to Return to the Stage by Andrew Gans

The Academy Award winner will play Albert Einstein in Relativity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

NEWS: Strictly dance star Joanne Clifton stars in Thoroughly Modern Millie tour by Press Releases

World Ballroom Showdance Champion and Professional Dancer Joanne Clifton will take on the title role of Millie Dillmount in the upcoming UK tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie. Joanne’s credi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:04AM

After concert sneak-peek, Joanne Clifton cast in Thoroughly Modern Millie

Joanne Clifton gave us a sneak-peek this past Sunday - singing "Gimme Gimme" from THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE as part the Summer at the Musicals concert line-up, supported by #StageFaves. Now t…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:04AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Your Day Needs Marcy Harriell's Big, Belty "Another Hundred People"

Marcy Harriell slays this Stephen Sondheim Company song.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:03AM

Another way the Age of Attention Deficit may affect what we do.

Yesterday, we talked about how the shorter attention spans of our audience may have an effect on the type of theater that is created. But there’s another, less obvious effect that our …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Theater News: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Earn 2016 Jeff Award Nominations

The Chicago theater awards will be held on October 17.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Magic Time! ‘Satchmo at the Waldorf’ at Mosaic Theater Company of DC by John Stoltenberg

It is the morning after I saw a compelling and telling bioplay about Louis Armstrong just opened at Mosaic Theater Company, Terry Teachout’s Satchmo at the Waldorf. I have my earbuds in; I…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:58AM

'The Entertainer': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

Kenneth Branagh slips into Laurence Olivier’s tap-dancing shoes to revive John Osborne’s classic 1957 musical drama about the dying days of the British Empire.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:57AM

Crackskull Row to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Honor Molloy’s Irish drama will play at The Workshop Theatre this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Fuse Book Review: “The Last Days of Stalin” — The Death of a Nightmare by Harvey Blume

Joshua Rubenstein has penned a compact, chilling account of the demise of the Russian tyrant.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:55AM

The Verdict: See How Critics Reviewed New Film Musical La La Land by Robert Viagas

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and J.K. Simmons star in the film, with songs by Pasek and Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

NEWS: Nigel Harman directs Steven Berkoff double bill at Trafalgar Studios by Press Releases

Nigel Harman is to head a first class creative team when he directs a major West End season of Steven Berkoff one-act plays, Lunch and The Bow of Ulysses at Trafalgar Studios for five weeks …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:53AM

Derek Hough Responds to Singin’ in the Rain Broadway Delay by Adam Hetrick

The Dancing with the Stars performer, who is slated to play Don Lockwood in the Broadway production, took to social media to speak about the show’s delayed arrival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Station North Arts District: A quick guide to galleries, theaters, makerspaces and more by Brittany Britto

A sampling of creative attractions in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District. Galleries and studios Graffiti Warehouse, 128 W. North Ave. Inside: gallery and studios. Outside: Gra…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 10:49AM

Photo Coverage: Come on Babe, They're Gonna Paint the Town - CHICAGO Rehearses for Central Park Concert! by Jennifer Broski

The cast of Chicago, Broadway's longest running musical, is celebrating this production's twentieth birthday today For this momentous day, the cast are taking to the streets, with a free con…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

A Chorus Line by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante, Marvin Hamlisch, & Edward KlebanDirected by Tom Rowan  Produced by The Secret TheatreNominated for:  Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role, …

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 10:39AM

Never going to be good enough…on ‘artists’ and being terribly lowbrow by Emily Garside

If it's between Mamma Mia! and the Royal Court, which would you choose and what does that say about you? Emily Garside has been asking herself such questions...

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:37AM

Venice: Emma Stone, Damien Chazelle Talk ‘La La Land’ on the Lido by John Hopewell

At the Venice Film Festival Wednesday, “La La Land” star Emma Stone and director Damien Chazelle talked about Ryan Gosling, delivering a modern take on old-fashioned musical, chasing you…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:34AM

ALLEGRO southwark playhouse, SE1 by Libby Purves

A RARITY, AND A TOPICAL TREAT     It’s an American story and a universal one: choose money and status, or idealistic service? Big business or big heart, slick city or smalltown v…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 10:30AM

Teachout’s Satchmo at the Waldorf at Mosaic Theater (review) by Steven McKnight

Louis Armstrong, arguably the first jazz superstar, achieved world-wide fame as a trumpet player, composer, singer, occasional actor. Satchmo at the Waldorf by Terry Teachout (best known as …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:09AM

Lillias White Stars in CTG’s Ma Rainey's Black Bottom by Andrew Gans

Phylicia Rashad directs the limited engagement, which begins tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

Autumn Hurlburt and Devon Goffman Lead World Premiere of BLINDSIDED DATE at the New York New Works Theatre Festival by BroadwayWorld

Legally Blonde's Autumn Hurlburt and Motown's Devon Goffman lead World Premiere of Blindsided Date in the New York New Works Theatre Festival August 31 at The Elektra Theatre

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM

Jackie Burns, Robert Creighton, Felicia Finley and More Set to Appear at Ocean State Theatre on October 17 by BroadwayWorld

Producer Stephen DeAngelis, who has produced over 200 different Broadway concerts at venues in New York and across the United States, will return to his native Rhode Island to produce his fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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See Fifth Harmony Member Visit The Lion King by Hannah Vine

Dinah Jane Hansen hung out wtih Simba and Nala backstage August 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

New Tour of Thoroughly Modern Millie Finds Its Leading Lady by Andrew Gans

The U.K. tour will kick off in January 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:50AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:50AM

Raise Your Voice! Harvey Fierstein & Cyndi Lauper Get Out the Vote at KINKY BOOTS Performance by BroadwayWorld

KINKY BOOTS' Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper truly want people to 'raise their voice' and be sure to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

Nigel Harman to direct Berkoff double bill by Georgia Snow

Nigel Harman is to direct a London staging of two plays by Steven Berkoff. Harman will direct a double bill of one-act

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:37AM

On Chaplin’s Other Half Brother by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Wheeler Dryden (George Dryden Wheeler, Jr, 1892-1957). It was tempting to include him in both my Stars of Vaudeville and Stars of Slapstick series, but Dryden was ad…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:31AM

Theatre News: Half a Sixpence to transfer to the West End

The Chichester Festival Theatre production will open in October

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:31AM

Theatre News: Nigel Harman to direct Steven Berkoff double bill

The actor-turned-director will direct Lunch and The Bow of Ulysees at Trafalgar Studios

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:31AM

Hampton Classic by Barry

Highlighting the Hampton Classic is the $300,000 Hampton Classic Grand Prix Presented by LONGINES on Sunday, September 4.  In addition to the Grand Prix title, the world-class fiel…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:21AM

NEWS: Half a Sixpence transfer to West End, Opens 17 Nov at Noel Coward by Press Releases

Following rave reviews and a record-breaking run in Chichester, Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed hit musical HALF A SIXPENCE - wh…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:19AM

Charlie Stemp & full cast transfers with Half a Sixpence to West End

The musical hit factory that is Chichester Festival Theatre churns out one more West End transfer before outgoing artistic director Jonathan Church departs: the joyous new version of HALF A …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:19AM

Meet the Cast and Director of Providence Players’ ‘Amadeus’ Part 1: Meet David Whitehead (Salieri) by Chip Gertzog by Guest Author

Amadeus, the late Peter Shaffer’s Tony and Academy Award-winning masterpiece opens September 30, 2016, and kicks off the Providence Players’ 2016-2017 season. Chip: Please tell our r…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:11AM

Cast Announced for Regional Premiere of Sting's THE LAST SHIP in Utah by BroadwayWorld

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of The Last Ship, the semi-autobiographical lyrical musical by the world-renowned musician Sting. Sting wrote the music and lyrics the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Diary: Theatrical couple’s truly Royal wedding by Tabard

A heartwarming story for you this week, readers (and a reminder that Tabard does, despite protestations, indeed have a heart to warm). The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

Late West End shows not for me I’m more than a little dismayed at the arrogance of people living in their London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Scene Around: September 1 by The Stage

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Welcome to the warm-up by Tabard

Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry. Red Lorry, Yellow Lorry. No, dear readers, Tabard isn’t just repeating his favourite form of travel over and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Springsteen breaks record for longest American gig — again by Hardeep Phull

If you’ve got the time, Bruce has got the tunes. Exactly a week after The Boss played his longest-ever gig on American soil with an astonishing 3 hour, 59 minute performance at MetLif…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:59AM

REVIEW: Brass, Hackney Empire ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves The show’s score is one that you want – you need – to revisit again and again. Till and his collaborators are such major talents that there isn’t a si…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:57AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 8/31 - Celebrating the Birthday of Alan Jay Lerner by Stage Tube

On 31 August 1918, Alan Jay Lerner was born - and he went on to become one of the most popular lyricist and librettists in musical theatre's history.A native New-Yorker, Lerner studied at th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Review Roundup: LA LA LAND Marks Return of the Movie Musical! by Movies News Desk

Academy Award nominee DAMIEN Chazelle's LA LA LAND opened the Venice Film Festival yesterday. Let's see what the critics have to say

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Take Pride in Your Engagement Efforts All Year Round by Phil Paschke

It’s always interesting to see the various advertising campaigns directed towards the LGBTQ market during the month of June and during pride festivals around the world over the summer. I r…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 08:33AM

Call Redialed: Natalie Douglas: Broadway at Birdland: Stevie Songs (Nicks & Wonder) by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: In 2014, seven-time MAC Award winner Natalie Douglas & I sat down to talk about her Dolly Parton show "Hello Dolly...The Music of Dolly Parton." Now, Natalie is returning …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 08:31AM

Photos: First look: Anita Dobson as Madame Morrible and new cast of Wicked

The new cast begin their run at the Apollo Victoria on 5 September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:27AM

People You Should Know . . . Jon Kovach by Zack Calhoon

Jon Kovach-After graduating from Miami University with a BA in theatre ('11), Jon achieved resident artistic positions with Untethered Theatre Co. ('12-'13), Playhouse in the Park (’13-’…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:16AM

Joyful Chats with Sean Grandillo (Part 1 of 3) by Joy

I interviewed Sean Grandillo, an actor, singer, and musician, known for his role as the Voice of Otto in the 2015 Broadway revival of Spring Awakening, and as Eli Hudson in MTV's horror seri…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 08:12AM

Photos and podcast: Breaking taboos at Lazarus Tis Pity debate by Terri Paddock

Are there any stage taboos left? John Ford‘s 17th-century romantic thriller ‘TIS PITY SHE’S A WHORE, centring on an incestuous relationship between brother and sister Giov…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 08:05AM

Damien Chazelle’s Bold and Beautiful ‘La La Land’ Puts Oscar Season on Notice by Kristopher Tapley

The director's "Whiplash" follow-up already had big shoes to fill, but this musical delight is sure to win voters' hearts.

SOURCE: Variety at 08:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Amy Schumer review – sex, neuroses and gun control from a sure-footed star by Hadley Freeman

Edinburgh PlayhouseShe may be negotiating the move from everygirl to A-lister, but Schumer is truly at home on stage, hilarious on pills, guns – and even the odd heckler“I just say whate…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:58AM

Venice film festival: ‘La La Land’ debuts to rave reviews on way to Oscars by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” is set to be a major player at the 2017 Oscars following its debut to rave reviews at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star in th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:58AM

BWW's On This Day - August 31, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 31 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

Broadway AM Report, 8/31/2016 - CHICAGO at SummerStage and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news CHICAGO celebrates 20 years on Broadway witha free concert at SummerStage

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

The Entertainer, Garrick Theatre, review: 'Kenneth Branagh rises to the occasion' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Music hall meets domestic drama in this revival of John Osborne's classic play

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:16AM

Review: Review: Christeene: Trigger (Soho Theatre)

Paul Soileau's Christeene is a dark, provocative drag act

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:16AM

Theatre News: A Room with a View to tour UK from October

Felicity Kendal stars in the show which opens at Theatre Royal Bath

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:16AM

Snapshot: Benny Goodman appears on What’s My Line? by Terry Teachout

Benny Goodman appears as the mystery guest on What’s My Line? This episode was telecast by CBS on July 22, 1962. The host is John Charles Daly and the panelists are Bennett Cerf, Arlene Fr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Groundhog Day the Musical is Set to Hit Broadway in 2017 by Rino16

We all know and love the 1993 comedic film Groundhog Day which stars the hilarious Bill Murray and lovely sidekick Andie MacDowell. The general plot, for those unfortunate enough to have mis…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 07:11AM

Almanac: George Meredith on cynicism by Terry Teachout

“Cynicism is intellectual dandyism.” George Meredith, The Egoist

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Writers’ Guild secures 2% fee increase for playwrights by Georgia Snow

Playwrights working in theatres across the UK are to receive a 2% increase on minimum fees, thanks to a new rate negotiated

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM

Beyond ‘Wonka’: Bringing Alive Roald Dahl’s Mischievous World by Michael Paulson

As the centennial of Mr. Dahl’s birth approaches, the estate of the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” author is developing at least 23 projects based on his works.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:40AM

Gender-blind Shakespeare casting ‘stupid’, says playwright Ronald Harwood by Georgia Snow

Playwright Ronald Harwood has claimed that casting women in male Shakespearean roles is “an insult to the playwright” and “astonishingly stupid”. His

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:28AM

THE ENTERTAINER – West End by Aleks Sierz

Kenneth Branagh’s final show in his West End season is a revival that is slick, but a bit passionless.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:20AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: Joanne Clifton to star in Thoroughly Modern Millie UK tour

The Strictly dancer will star in the tour which will start at the New Wimbledon Theatre in January 2017

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM

Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Damien Chazelle’s ‘La La Land’ Wow Venice by John Hopewell

VENICE — Stars Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone  and director Damien Chapelle wowed the Venice Festival Wednesday morning with “La La Land” – and it took just 10 minutes. And the Venice…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:03AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Real Life Story Of Performer’s Voice Loss Challenge Comes To Pleasance by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Can You Hear Me Running? is based on the true story of Louise Breckon-Richards – a performer who lost her voice and tried to overcome it through running the London Mara…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:56AM

Today on Broadway: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: @JustinGuarini, @Margo_Seibert Board @InTransitBway, @MichaelArden to Bring #OnceOnThisIsland to Bway? “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Pink Floyd to Get Retrospective at V&A as Rock Shows Multiply by Mark Beech

Pink Floyd is getting its first major international retrospective in London as rock shows multiply.The Victoria and Albert Museum show today announced “The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mor…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:48AM

Theatre News: Were critics entertained by Kenneth Branagh's Entertainer?

The final play in Branagh's season at the Garrick has opened to mixed reviews

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:02AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Venice Film Review: ‘La La Land’ by Owen Gleiberman

There was a moment back in the 1970s, sometime before “Grease” came out, when the image of people bursting into song and dance in the middle of a motion picture wasn’t simply corny and…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:45AM

In The Heights London Sets Closing Date by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo In the Heights, the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical has announced that it will close at the King’s Cross Theatre on Sunday 8 January 2017. In The Heights won thr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:29AM

Text of the Day: John Osborne on playwriting 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 04:25AM

Theater News: Tony Winner Lillias White and More Begin Performances of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

Phylicia Rashad directs August Wilson's play for Mark Taper Forum.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Glasgow Girls, Assembly Hall, Edinburgh Festival ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon While the musical inevitably simplifies complex issues, it seamlessly integrates some of the debate about Britain’s attitudes towards refugees and asylum seekers. With these…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:39AM

Competition: Win tickets to Immersion Theatre’s Journey’s End on UK tour by The Stage

March 1918. “The war to end all wars”. Anxiety builds in Captain Stanhope’s claustrophobic dugout as the threat of an imminent German

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: In pictures: Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer

The revival of John Osborne's play opened last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:54AM

Review: Review: The Entertainer (Garrick Theatre)

Kenneth Branagh stars as Archie Rice in this revival of John Osborne's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:54AM

'It's me, isn't it?' by John Heilpern

Failed comic Archie Rice was one of Oliver's finest roles. Yet it nearly didn't happen. As The Entertainer is revived, John Heilpern tells a story of snobbery, Suez and censorshipJohn Osborn…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54AM

Colorado takes top spots in new NEA arts-engagement study by John Wenzel

Coloradans watch movies, visit art galleries, see plays and read books more than almost any other state in the U.S., according to a wide-ranging study released today from the National Endo…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:46AM

Mark Shenton: There’s life in the musical theatre genre yet by Mark Shenton

Those of us who love musicals constantly hark back to the supposedly golden age that ran from the 1940s to the 1960s.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Natasha Tripney’s theatre picks: August 31 by Natasha Tripney

Having fringe withdrawals? Feel like your day is incomplete if you haven’t seen three pieces of Belgian theatre by lunchtime or had

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Richard Jordan: Edinburgh must continue to create memories by Richard Jordan

It may seem hard to imagine, but I remember when shows at the Edinburgh Fringe had intervals. Venues such as the Assembly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Tom Clutterbuck: When theatre becomes a soap opera off stage by Tom Clutterbuck

For many of us in the industry, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is full of ghosts. Whether it be the memories brought up

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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NY Film Festival 54 by Barry

By: Ellis Nassour Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 54th New York Film Festival (NYFF), running September 30 – October 16, is expanding daily for the biggest fest ever. For 17 …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:46AM

Lillias White Stars in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Beginning Tonight in Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

Center Theatre GrouppresentsAugust Wilson's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' which begins previews tonight, August 31, opens September 11 and continues through October 16, 2016, at the Mark Taper …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

Dominic Cooper Leads THE LIBERTINE, Beginning Tonight at Bath Theatre Royal by BroadwayWorld

Dominic Cooper returns to the stage this year to play debauched 17th Century rake the Earl of Rochester in The Libertine. This sexually charged masterpiece by award-winning playwright Stephe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30AM

CHICAGO Presents Free SummerStage Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

On Today, 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 01:30AM

18th-century comedy feels fresh at St. Louis Shakespeare by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Donna Northcott directs 'The Heir Apparent' by David Ives

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:14AM

September Beyond Broadway Theater Preview by Maxamoo

We describe 10 shows we’re are excited to see in September and then add 13 more shows in a lightning round. That’s a lot of theater. Did we miss anything? Let us know on Twitt…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 01:00AM

Mind-Bending Illusions with Magician Adam Trent by Young Hollywood

Mind-Bending Illusions with Magician Adam Trent The YH Studio welcomes original star of Broadway's 'The Illusionists', Adam Trent, to tell us all about his magical tour and some of the chall…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Elana Stone by Arts Review

Who is Elana Stone? These questions are so existential! Perhaps I could just copy/paste my tinder profile here: I am a short, funny, glasses wearing Velma look-alike who sings and plays va…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:01AM

Their Favorite Things: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Viola Davis, Cherry Jones and Stephen McKinley Henderson are among the actress’ favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

La La Land Movie Musical Debuts Tonight, Featuring Pasek & Paul Songs by Andrew Gans

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and J.K. Simmons star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Free Concert Celebrates Chicago’s Two Decades on Broadway Tonight by Andrew Gans

The evening is part of the SummerStage series in Central Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Much Do You Know About Jukebox Musicals? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge about these shows that feature pre-existing scores by some of music’s greatest icons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Paths for Mason Alexander Park by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mason Alexander Park was destined for the Hollywood life, or so he thought.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Stage preview: PICT journeys toward the future with 'Shirley Valentine' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Alan Stanford is happy to report that PICT Classic Theatre is in the midst of a rebirth.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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