Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate the Pulitzer Prize: Staged Readings of Six Pulitzer Prize-Winning Plays/Musicals Tonight Through Sunday at Olney Theatre Center by Nicole Hertvik

Happy Birthday, Pulitzer Prize! This weekend only, Olney Theatre Center and Maryland Humanities celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prizes with Celebrate the Pulitzer Prize: Sta…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:30PM

Steps on Broadway partners with American Dance Machine by Admin

This past September, a new partnership was launched between Steps on Broadway, one of the country’s premiere dance centers, and American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21), an …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 11:18PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Sidney Myer- Nurturer, Evangelist, Iconoclastic Talent by Sandi Durell

    by Alix Cohen   Mystique   It all started with a 1962 Judy Garland television special. The diminutive star affected young Sidney Myer as no entertainer ever had. He …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:46PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: National Symphony Orchestra: ‘Shakespeare at the Symphony: From Tchaikovsky to Elgar’ by Emily Cao

It may be a little known, but hardly surprising, fact that the works of William Shakespeare have inspired more music than any other work of literature perhaps except for the Bible. The Bard�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:44PM

DVR Alert: Kristin Chenoweth, Idina Menzel Set for Next Week's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE by TV News Desk

ABC has announced that on Tuesday, October 4th, Kristin Chenoweth will appear on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE to discuss her new album, 'The Art of Elegance' and her return to Broadway in MY LOVE LETTE…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘The Little Foxes’ at Arena Stage by Amy Kotkin

The enduring popularity of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes offers proof positive that themes of greed, racism, and misogyny continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. Though set …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:47PM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Reveals the Origin of Her Song 'Perfect Story' in New Video by Stage Tube

Check out a brand new video of Idina Menzel giving a little history on a song from her new album, 'idina.' The song, 'Perfect Story'was written in dedication to her son following her divorce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16PM

Jay Armstrong Johnson Brings New York Solo Show Home to Fort Worth by BroadwayWorld

KIDS WHO CAREis proud to announce a one-night only performance of alumniJay Armstrong Johnson's personal, eclectic solo concert onFriday, October 21, 2016 at 730 PM. Last seen in New York at…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:16PM

John Legend is loving life as a new dad

John Legend opens up about his baby daughter Luna's ‘firsts’. (Sept. 30)        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:12PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Feature: THE REVOLUTIONISTS Will Not Be Televised, so Don't Miss It at Main Street by Katricia Lang

The critically-acclaimed production of THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Main Street Theater closes this weekend. BroadwayWorld creates its own clip show for the play featuring production photos, review…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48PM

We Asked Over 70 Actors to Reveal Their Special Skills by Playbill Staff

So, what’s at the bottom of your résumé?

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:34PM

Take a Look at Mel Brooks’ Outrageous The Producers at Paper Mill Playhouse by Hannah Vine

Performances began September 28 at the Millburn, NJ venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:31PM

Gloria Estefan Honored at Rosie’s Theater Kids 13th Annual Gala by Monica Simoes

Take a look into the celebration here!

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:27PM

Tickets Now Available for Puffs Or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Puffs or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic & Magic. The Potter parody is playing off-Broadway at The Elektra Theater. Puffs tak…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Jennifer Holliday Readies for Purple, a Rent Reunion & Other Timeless Hot Shots! by Lindsey Sullivan

Friday means watching Sutton Foster's Cats parody on repeat and making plans to visit Aladdin's street mural in Flatiron. But first, start your weekend off right with our latest hot …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Photo Flash: Kelli O'Hara Performs at AFTD'S HOPE RISING BENEFIT by BroadwayWorld

Last nights AFTD's HOPE RISING BENEFIT co-chaired byDonald Newhouse,Kathy Newhouse Mele, andDaniel Hedayawas a spectacular gathering to honorDavid Zaslav, President and CEO of Discovery Comm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Bal Pinto Speaks on Shimon Peres and her ‘Wallflower’ by Jonelle Walker

The eyes of the world have turned to Israel this week following the death of Shimon Peres. Twice the prime minister of Israel and a member of the Israeli parliament for more than thirty yea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:49PM

Local musicians' albums are sought by county library for streaming by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Local bands and singers will get publicity (although no money) if their music streams through the St. Louis County Library, the library says.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:39PM

Ask Corbett: Crowdsourcing by Steven Morris

"Generally speaking, your ability or inability to raise 20% of your goal is an excellent indicator of your overall fundraising capacity. For example, if you can only raise $1,600 in founda…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:36PM

Watch A Celebration of Pioneering Artists Panel Live-Stream by Adam Hetrick

The final #IdentityWeek panel features Larry Kramer, Ntozake Shange, George C. Wolfe and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:28PM

New York International Fringe Festival Will Skip 2017 by Laura Collins-Hughes

Organizers of the summer festival, which has been produced for 20 years, say the hiatus will be used to reconsider the festival’s mission.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:21PM

Ridge Recap: The Original Cast of FALSETTOS Talks Lapine, Finn, and How They Almost Didn't Make It to Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

When Falsettos first premiered on Broadway in 1992, the show gained instant status as a game changer. With William Finn's brave new style of musical theatre composition and in placing the li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Josh Stamberg Rounds Out Cast of Steve Martin's METEOR SHOWER at Long Wharf Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Just announced, Josh Stamberg will join the cast of Long Wharf Theatre's world premiere production of Meteor Shower by Steve Martin, directed by Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

Point Park's Mason Alexander Park enters tour as 'Hedwig' standby by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Mason Alexander Park announced on Facebook Friday that his next gig is official, and it’s in a wig. The Point Park University and Pittsburgh CLO alum will be a standby in the “Hedwi…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:07PM

NY Public Library's Theatre Division Administrator Misy Singson on The Spitfire Grill by Nypl For The Performing Arts

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Interactive Theatrical Event for Children Will Open in NYC by Michael Gioia

Pip’s Island will make its world premiere at the Skylight Modern.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Stars Line Up for Kaufman Music Center Season, Celebrating Songwriters by Michael Gioia

Performers have been announced for the Broadway Close Up and Broadway Playhouse series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:58PM

‘Jackie,’ ‘La La Land,’ ‘Arrival’ to Screen at Savannah Film Fest by Pat Saperstein

A collection of awards season contenders including “Jackie,” “La La Land,” “Arrival” and “Manchester By the Sea” will screen at the Savannah F…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:57PM

Tickets Now On Sale to See The Band's Visit, Starring John Cariani & Tony Shalhoub, Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now available to see Tony nominees John Cariani and Tony Shalhoub in the world premiere of new musical The Band’s Visit. Following an Egyptian Police Band's unexpected …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:43PM

Translating Shakespeare? 36 Playwrights Taketh the Big Risk by Jennifer Schuessler

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has challenged playwrights to translate Shakespeare into modern English, while hewing to the rule “Do no harm.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:28PM

Theatre Review: ‘What We’re Up Against’ at The Keegan Theatre by Stephanie House

It’s been quite a year for men who know next to nothing about certain industries talking over women who’ve made careers out of the same industry. I think that’s partially what inspired…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:22PM

Musical.ly’s Live.ly Is Now Bigger Than Twitter’s Periscope (Study) by Todd Spangler

Three months after its launch, Live.ly, the live-streaming video app from Musical.ly, has captured nearly 4.6 million monthly active users on Apple’s iOS platform in the U.S. — maki…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:20PM

Review: Dog Story by Michael Block

By Michael BlockFirst there was Cats. Now we have humans playing Dogs. In Joe Ferraro's whacky Diamond Dogs, we watch the behind the scenes antics of an annual dog competition, not called We…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:16PM

Review: ‘MotherStruck’ at The Studio Theatre by John Stoltenberg

I happen to like solo performance pieces a lot and I’ve seen many. There’s something I love about the immediacy of a single performer claiming my attention—and maybe stirring my emotio…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:13PM

Review: ‘Battlefield’ Explores the Silence After the War by Ben Brantley

Peter Brook brings his follow-up to “Mahabharata” to the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:07PM

Video Flash: Diane Lane and Cast of The Cherry Orchard Bring Chekhov Back to Broadway

Look inside the revival production at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Harold Prince-Inspired Prince of Broadway on Track for Broadway Premiere

Manhattan Theatre Club is expected to present the work in an upcoming season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Jon Robin Baitz's VICUNA World Premiere at the Douglas by BroadwayWorld

The cast is set and rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Vicua,' with previews beginning October 23 and opening set for October 30, 2016, at Center Theatre Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

Franz Jones, Danny Bolero and More to Lead Platform Group's ROUGHLY SPEAKING; Cast, Creative Team Set! by BroadwayWorld

Shara Ashley Zeiger's Roughly Speaking, a new play with rap based on over 200 interviews with New York City's homeless, hasannounced its full cast and creative team.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

STAGE TUBE: HAMILTON Urges Americans to Vote with #Ham4Vote! by Stage Tube

The cast of Hamilton is urging Americans to make sure our voices are heard and vote on Election Day. Check outHame4Vote below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

STAGE TUBE: Idina Menzel Helps Ellen Celebrate Cat Week with CATS Tribute! by Stage Tube

On the last day of Ellen's Annual Cat Week, she took a look back at some of this year's most memorable moments with cats. Meow Below, watch as Idina Menzel helps her reminisce to the tune of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

Seattle Rep to Premiere Edgerton New Play Award-Winner ROZ AND RAY by BroadwayWorld

Seattle Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of the compelling new drama and recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award Roz and Ray, the story of Ray, a single dad who belie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

‘KURIOS’ Cracks Open a Cavalcade of Creativity by Sandi Durell

  by Michael Stever Much like the Industrial revolution vastly improved the standard of living for the general population, Canadian based Cirque du Soleil and their never resting team o…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:56PM

Trump as theater: Mike Daisey's one-man show, 'The Trump Card,' delves into the Donald phenomenon by Charles McNulty

Monologist Mike Daisey has made his name channeling outrage on a range of contemporary issues while seated calmly behind a desk before an audience. His manner may be that of a homeroom teach…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:45PM

Watch Idina Menzel Sing “Memory” on Ellen by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner took on the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

Hamiltonians Have a New Message: Not Throwin’ Away Your Vote by Robert Viagas

New Spanish-language PSA uses music from the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:44PM

'For The Record: Scorsese — American Crime Requiem': Theater Review by Jordan Riefe

'Taxi Driver,' 'Goodfellas,' 'Casino' and 'The Wolf of Wall Street' form the basis of 'Scorsese — American Crime Requiem,' the latest film-focused cabaret mashup in the 'For The Record' se…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:38PM

Cynthia Erivo Is Smashing, Idina Menzel Is Striking & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

Happy Friday, and Happy October Eve! We hope you’re celebrating with sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes (if you’re not too cool for them) and filthy stories from Julia Murney’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Lin-Manual Miranda, Hugh Jackman & More Tony Winners Enlisted for Hillary Clinton Broadway Fundraiser by Broadway.com

Broadway is joining forces in support of Hillary Clinton. Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, Cynthia Erivo, Helen Mirren, Matthew Broderick, Renée Eli…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Tracking Two Broadway Shows: a Huge Hit and a Famous Flop

Broadway dreams crash and soar in two new documentaries at this year’s New York Film Festival: one celebrates the historic ‘Hamilton,’ while the other explores the bittersweet legacy o…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 04:28PM

Review: ‘Love’s LaBEERS Lost’ at LiveArtDC and Grain of Sand Theatre at DC Reynolds by Wendi Winters

Get Thee to This Beer Fest – er – Show! Love’s LaBEERS Lost is a production in danger of becoming a hot, must-see show that will bring the fire department roaring down on DC Reynolds t…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:22PM

Catherine Russell ‘Harlem on My Mind’ by Sandi Durell

  by Alix Cohen   Rhythm captivates me/Hot rhythms stimulate me/Can’t help but swing it boy/Swing it brothers swing… (“Swing! Brother, Swing”-Clarence Williams/Walter B…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:21PM

LAX Festival Features Dance Company szalt’s Fascination with F L W R S by J. Alex Mathews

interview by J. ALEX MATHEWS Zaletel is a dreamer. She dreams vividly, and frequently, and uses her body as a vessel with which to better understand the labyrinth of her mind. Zaletel i…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 04:20PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth Show Off Stunning Gown Featured on Her Album Cover by Mark Ezovski

We met up with the Tony winner at the showroom of fashion designer Christian Siriano for an exclusive interview and photo shoot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

Julia Roberts, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More to Stump for Hillary Clinton on Broadway by Gordon Cox

A slew of Broadway and Hollywood names have teamed up for a one-night only Broadway performance benefiting the Hillary Victory Fund, with Julia Roberts, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hugh Jackman a…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:03PM

See the New York Premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Kurios on Randall’s Island by Hannah Vine

NY fans of the Canada-based troupe now have two shows to choose from.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:02PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s Biggest Stars Will Join Forces for Hillary Clinton Fundraiser at the St. James by Andrew Gans

Stronger Together will feature Hugh Jackman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters, Neil Patrick Harris, Renée Elise Goldsberry and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

LIZT ALFONSO DANCE CUBA BRINGS THE HEAT TO THE AUDITORIUM THEATRE by Michael J. Roberts

Experience the soul, energy, and passion of Cuba this November, when the Auditorium Theatre welcomes [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:55PM

“Cole Porter 125” A Birthday Celebration” A Swell Party Is Was by Russell Goeltenbodt

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt Being a singer who has been exposed to a variety of [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:55PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Diane Lane & Company in THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

Roundabout Theatre Company presentsDiane Lane,Chuck Cooper,Tavi Gevinson,John Glover,Celia Keenan-Bolger,Harold PerrineauandJoel Greyin a new production ofThe Cherry Orchard, currently in pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Box Office Opens Next Week for Broadway's A Cappella Musical IN TRANSIT by BroadwayWorld

The box office for Broadway's first a cappella musical In Transit will open on Monday, October 3, 2016 at 10am at the Circle in the Square Theatre 235 West 50th Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: DREAM ON Original Cast Album Hits Spotify, iTunes by BroadwayWorld

Stages Repertory Theatre hasannounced the release of the Original Cast Album of The Marvelous Wonderettes Dream On, featuring the original Houston cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Bernadette Peters, Cynthia Erivo and More Set for STRONGER TOGETHER to Support Hillary Clinton by BroadwayWorld

'Stronger Together,'a special evening to benefit the Hillary Victory Fund,will bring together the biggest names from Broadway and Hollywood, featuringlive performances and special guest Chel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:52PM

Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Stunning Gown For New Album Cover and Broadway Concert Series

Kristin Chenoweth met up with the Playbill team at the showroom of fashion designer Christian Siriano for an interview and photo op for the November edition of the magazine. For the cover ph…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Onstage and Backstage: Horror Stories From Kristin Chenoweth’s Pageant Days by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth interviews Kristin Chenoweth right before taking off on the Playbill Travel cruise and hitting the Coliseum.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Cats' Leona Lewis Answers Your Questions About Getting Glam, Celeb Run-Ins & Indulgences by Broadway.com

Cats' Leona Lewis answers your questions about what she does in her downtime, her beauty regime and the singers who have inspired her.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM

Odds & Ends: Disaster! Heads to London, GOT's Charlotte Hope Set for Buried Child & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Red Alert! Disaster! Heads to London This is not a drill! Disaster!, which had a short-lived run on Broadway earlier this …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:37PM

Harvey Weinstein, Jordan Roth Set Star-Studded Broadway Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton by Ashley Lee

Hosted by Billy Crystal, the Oct. 17 evening at the St. James Theatre will include performances and appearances by Julia Roberts, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hugh Jackman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emil…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:34PM

Friday Playlist: Brian Quijada's Where Did We Sit on the Bus? Mixtape

Brian Quijada's acclaimed one-man-show Where Did We Sit on the Bus? infuses Latin rhythms, rap, hip-hop and spoken word for an unforgettable, thought-provoking evening.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:33PM

Visual Arts Review: “Phantom Limb” — Diana Al-Hadid’s Art of the Meltdown by Arts Fuse Editor

Dissolution is a mysterious, and constant, element in Diana Al-Hadid's vision.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:21PM

Theater Review: “The Plough and the Stars” — Life Under Pressure by Robert Israel

This is a galvanic production that stirs the spirit and demands that we reflect on what the script says about our own time, our own struggles.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:21PM

Marie and Rosetta by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The two women size each other up, first by Sister Rosetta singing such gospel numbers as “This Train,” “Rock Me” and “Sit Down,” while Marie demonstrates her style with “Were Y…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:13PM

'The Encounter': Simon McBurney Salutes North Dakota Pipeline Protests at Broadway Opening by Ashley Lee

The creator, director and star of the one-man play tells THR that Benedict Cumberbatch and Damian Lewis have expressed interest in taking on the role.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:09PM

FLESH & SPIRIT with Broadway Stars & More Make 2016 New York New Works Theatre Festival Finals by BroadwayWorld

The third annualNew York New Work Theatre Festivalat the Times Square Arts Centre300 West 43rd Street announced today the 2016 finalists including Flesh amp Spirit, Most Likely To, Palin Liv…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Hot Ticket Alert! Kevin Kline Commits to ‘Present Laughter’ by Patrick Pacheco

Kevin Kline, one of the most gifted stage actors of his generation, is notorious for being choosy about his roles. However, the actor who long ago earned the nickname of “Kevin Decline” …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The fall-season theatre you cannot afford to miss by J. Kelly Nestruck

Musicals, remounts, tours and American up-and-comers are all on the slate this fall

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 02:58PM

'The Lion King' on Broadway: Behind the scenes at a complex show

It is 15 minutes before curtain at just another midweek performance of Disney's "The Lion King," and people have begun zeroing in on their seats. As we watch them from a high catwalk near th…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 02:57PM

The one thing Lady Gaga needs to do at the Super Bowl by Hardeep Phull

The next installment in Lady Gaga’s planned pop redemption has been locked in. On Thursday night, the New Yorker (whose fifth album, “Joanne,” is out Oct. 21) confirmed that she will b…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:56PM

Lorraine Hansberry: Artist, Public Intellectual, Activist, Writer by [email protected] (ramona)

By Julie McGarvie. In this final #IdentityWeek blog, Julie McGarvie writes about pioneering playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:53PM

STAGE TUBE: In the Studio with PRETTY FILTHY Original Cast Recording, Out Today by Stage Tube

PRETTY FILTHY draws on actual conversationsexploring the real lives of people in the adult entertainment industry. Below, check out aspecial Making of the Cast Album video,featuring studio a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

BWW Interview: SPRING AWAKENING Alum Gabriel Violett Talks Competing on New Season of 'The Voice' by Caryn Robbins

Broadway alum Gabriel Violett appeared on Tuesday night's Blind Auditions Round of the new season of NBC's THE VOICE and did his fans proud. The singer's moving rendition of Shawn Mendes' 'T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes United Scenic Artists Rep Carl Mulert by In 1: The Podcast

We're mixing up the format again this week as we sit down not with a designer, but with the man in charge of handling the contracts for ALL designers, it's United Scenic Artists Business Rep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

PHOTOS: First Look: Emma Watson & Dan Stevens in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST! by Movies News Desk

As fans eagerly await the release of Walt Disney's live action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, hitting theaters on March 17, 2017, Stitch Kingdom debuted two new photos featuring Watson and Stevens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

THIS HOUSE – Chichester & West End by Matt Merritt

Political turmoil. It’s nothing new. And we are certainly reminded of that here! Set during the troubled Labour Government of the mid to late seventies, This House plays out, for the most …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:47PM

Harvey Fierstein-John Bucchino Musical Catered Affair Makes Rare NYC Return by Adam Hetrick

The 2007 Broadway chamber musical is receiving a concert revival at New York University.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

The Watershed sheds light on water politics: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The sprawling docu-play is great fun to watch but sometimes loses focus — it’s also curiously silent on Trudeau’s contribution to the issue.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:43PM

Searching for Theory in the Performing Arts Archives by Angela Moore, Short-Term Research Fellow

Federal Theatre Project. Image ID: TH-12102During my residency this summer in The New York Public Library’s Short-Term Fellows program,  I was able to immerse myself in more than forty bo…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 02:42PM

Chicago Theater Review: TONY N’ TINA’S WEDDING (Chicago Theater Works at Resurrection Church) by Lawrence Bommer

T&T&T&T&T&T… There’s a reason why Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding, newly revived by the original New York producers, was a 16-year Chicago hit. Throughout the last cen…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:36PM

John Legend to Guest-Star As Frederick Douglass in WGN’s Underground by Jordan Crucchiola

Way back in 2005, John Legend dipped his toe into TV with the show American Dreams, when he played the role of Stevie Wonder. Now, he’s the executive producer of the drama Underground on W…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:32PM

What the Author of The Encounter: Amazon Beaming Thought of the Stage Show by Harry Haun

Petru Popescu, the first to tell the story of Loren McIntyre, was among the opening-night attendees of Broadway’s The Encounter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

See Access & Activism in Theatre Panel at #IdentityWeek by Monica Simoes

The free four-day panel event explores racial, cultural, sexual and gender identity in the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Casting, Race, and Why Tim Burton is Alarmingly Wrong by Melissahillman

  Recently director Tim Burton was asked by Bustle writer Rachel Simon why his latest film, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, features an all white cast with the single…

SOURCE: bittergertrude.com at 02:10PM

Theater News: New Family Show Pip's Island to Have World Premiere

The immersive production will take place at Skylight Modern.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Cygnet Theatre Launches New Commissioning Initiative by American Theatre Editors

Rachael VanWormer and Nathan Alan Davis will work on new plays at the San Diego theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:55PM

Oscar Futures: The Academy Awards Race Begins With La La Land Leading by Kyle Buchanan

Every week between now and February 26, 2017, when the winners of the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year's Os…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:55PM

Ghosts of Old Hollywood, as a Podcast by Michael Schulman

Karina Longworth is the host of the popular show “You Must Remember This,” which covers the golden age of cinema.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:43PM

People You Should Know . . . Adam Knight by Zack Calhoon

ADAM KNIGHT (Director) recently directed the world premiere of Naperville by Mat Smart for Slant Theatre Project. He has directed new works by Lucy Alibar, Bekah Brunstetter, Matt Dellapina,…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 01:36PM

Simon McBurney encounters the Amazon, and bears fly through outer space by Peter Marks

REVIEW || "The Encounter" is a seriously fantastic journey; "Bears in Space" a guffaw-inducing wacky one.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:36PM

‘Angels’ in Maryland: An epic combination by Nelson Pressley

Two theaters team up to wrestle Tony Kushner’s larger-than-life drama to a big stage.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:36PM

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Says 'Let It Go' Has Negatively Affected Her Life in This One Way by BroadwayWorld

Speaking to PEOPLE this week, Tony Award winnerIdina Menzel explained the one way that her hit song 'Let It Go' from Disney's FROZEN has negatively affected her life.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - Simon McBurney in THE ENCOUNTER by Ken Fallin

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with renowned caricature artist Ken Fallin, a life-long theater enthusiast, who has drawn many Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. Below, check out his latest …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

BWW TV: Watch Exclusive MISS SAIGON Bonus Feature 'Asian Influences' by BroadwayWorld TV

Miss Saigon The 25th Anniversary Performancecelebrates a milestone of the legendary musicalwith a special performance, recorded live in London's West End, featuring Jon Jon Briones as The En…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

John Legend to Play Frederick Douglass on ‘Underground’ by Daniel Holloway

John Legend will guest star as Frederick Douglass on the upcoming season of WGN America’s “Underground.” The singer-songwriter, who also serves as executive producer on the…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM

#BuzzNow: Simon McBurney's The Encounter Brings a High-Tech Mind Trip to Broadway by Broadway.com

Beth Stevens reports on opening night of Simon McBurney's The Encounter, an intimate, immersive experience about being lost in the Amazon.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:20PM

Meklit performs at the Skirball Cultural Center by Pauline Adamek

Singer-songwriter and composer Meklit performs the L.A. debut of her new body of music This Was Made Here (TWMH) at the Skirball Cultural Center on Wednesday,

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:20PM

Get Cast in Disney's ‘A Wrinkle of Time’ and 4 More Feature Films

This week’s casting roundup is all about feature films—potentially starring you! These are five feature film opportunities you don’t want to miss, including Disney’s …

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:09PM

Don't judge - 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding' is a blast by Chris Jones

An Australian friend of mine used to edit the Down Under edition of "Rolling Stone." I was surprised to hear she had quit such a seemingly glamorous job, but she said that, one day, she had …

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Ang Lee Pushes Technological Barriers in ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ by Gordon Cox

There’s a movie hitting theaters this fall that pushes the technical limits of the filmmaking process to new extremes. But the filmmaker isn’t using his tech in the service of an effects…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: Synchronicity’s “Anne Boleyn” serves up the Queen’s head on a witty and smart platter by Andrew Alexander

Even if the only thing you know about Anne Boleyn is the fact that she lost her head, you won’t have trouble following the fast-paced and absorbing costume drama Anne Boleyn (currently ru…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:59PM

Photo Exclusive! See Adrienne Warren, Julia Murney and Shakina Nayfack Perform at Sam Salmond Concert by Hannah Vine

2016 Jonathan Larson Award winner Salmond gave a sneak peek at musicals in development performed by a cast of Broadway artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

VIDEO: All-New Clips from Aaron Tveit-Led Comedy BETTER OFF SINGLE by Movies News Desk

Aaron Tveit GREASE LIVE, NEXT TO NORMAL,Annaleigh Ashford YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, KINKY BOOTS, and an all-star ensemble cast star in BETTER OFF SINGLE. The New York romantic comedy hits …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

VIDEO: Common Jack, Featuring ONCE Alumni, Unveils Rooftop Recording Session by BroadwayWorld

On September 13th, 2016, Charging Moose Media teamed up with the band Common Jack to record and film three tracks off their new album, Strange New State. The session took place at sunset on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

HEDWIG National Tour Kicks Off in Darren Criss's Hometown This Sunday by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminderDarren Criss and Lena Hall will launch the highly anticipated National Tour of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, reprising their…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

PHOTO: Judith Light, Tony Danza & WHO'S THE BOSS? Cast Reunite! by TV News Desk

In today's issue of Entertainment Weekly, the cast of WHO'S THE BOSS, Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro and Katherine Helmond reunite to talk about the TV comedy which …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

PHANTOM Star Franc D'Ambrosio to Perform for Saint Pio Foundation by BroadwayWorld

Broadway start singer and actor Franc d'Ambrosio will unveil his mask by performing four concerts in support of the Saint Pio Foundation, a charitable organization of which d'Ambrosio is Goo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Theatre District Landmark Carnegie Deli Set to Close in 2016 by Nora Dominick

The landmark Carnegie Deli in Times Square is slated to close its doors later this year, according to The New York Post.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Welcomes Nigel Campbell by Adam Hetrick

The podcast created by actress Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

NYC Mayor’s Office Launches Gender Parity Initiative by American Theatre Editors

The initiative will include a $5 million fund for female filmmakers and theatre artists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:31PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Floyd Collins at Wilton’s Music Hall by Emma Clarendon

Adam Guettel and Tina Landau’s award-winning musical is based on the true story of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer who dreamt of finding fame and fortune deep underground. But what have…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

September recap: the month’s biggest news stories by Matthew Hemley

September begins with news that gender equality in Irish theatre has taken a major step forward, with the launch of new guidelines

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:29PM

Lady Gaga set to perform at Super Bowl halftime show in 2017

Lady Gaga will be performing at halftime. Just check out her reaction on Instagram.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 12:24PM

Trial by Jury Will Put Racial Slur On the Stand by Olivia Clement

The interactive theatrical event will explore the polarizing use of the “N-word.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Adventure Time! See Photos from The Encounter's Broadway Opening by Lindsey Sullivan

Simon McBurney's solo show The Encounter opened at the Golden Theatre on September 29. Check out the star-studded audience who ventured into the Amazon in this immersive theatrical …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Who Should Play Regina George in the Mean Girls Musical? by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Grumpy Cat Makes Broadway Debut as a Jellicle in ‘Cats’ by Amy Sapp

Stand aside, Macavity. Today, Grumpy Cat crawls into the Neil Simon Theatre for her Broadway debut as a literal feline alongside the human cast of Cats.   Grumpy Cat is shattering exp…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 12:03PM

7 Broadway Experts on 2016–17’s Most Exciting Shows

How can anyone follow up a Broadway season that gave us “Hamilton,” “The Humans,” and “Shuffle Along”? Don’t underestimate the 2016–17 slate, …

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:00PM

Philly Fringe on Top: All the City’s a Stage by American Theatre Editors

From avant-garde to populist, from reimagined Shakespeare to devised immersion, this year's fest delivered a richly various banquet of theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

Songs of courage behind Old Globe's 'Lion' by James Hebert

“I slept and was ashamed. I was quiet, I was tamed. / Then they came and stayed and helped me heal inside. / And though I had to learn once more to be a lion without a roar / It’s not …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:00PM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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All the Ways to Say I Love by Darryl Reilly

"All the Ways to Say I Love You" is refreshingly free of this formula. The incidents are straightforwardly depicted and the circular conclusion is simple. LaBute palatably sets up the situ…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:48AM

WATCH: Meet Theatreworks USA by Mark Blankenship

Get to know Theatreworks USA, which presents professional musicals for audiences of all ages. This video features the actors Rachel Dratch, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Andrea Burns; the director …

SOURCE: TDF at 11:48AM

Woman Takes on Heavenly Role for the First Time in AN ACT OF GOD, Starring Paige Davis & Marsha Mason in AZ by BroadwayWorld

God isn't happy and She that's right....She is coming to Arizona to set the record straight in no uncertain terms about Her thinking and Her works in Emmy-winner David Javerbaum's irreverent…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

RSC to Broadcast KING LEAR in US Cinemas This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Beginning November 4, 2016, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's King Lear will play in select movie houses across North America.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM

THE LIBERTINE – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Stephen Jeffreys’ play tells the true story of John Wilmot, a 17th century gentleman and writer, who wasted his considerable talent on a life of drunken debauchery, before dying at just 33.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:45AM

Casting announced for Art at the Old Vic by Georgia Snow

Rufus Sewell, Tim Key and Paul Ritter are to star in Art at the Old Vic. They feature in a new production

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:41AM

Review: ‘Pandaemonium’ Gives Unhappiness a Light Touch by Brian Seibert

The show, a hybrid of physical theater and cinema directed by Lars Jan, at New York Live Arts, offers a musical window on a silent couple.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:37AM

Laura Osnes Tweets Video of Chita Rivera’s Performance on Broadway on the High Seas by Andrew Gans

Playbill Travel’s luxury cruise through the Italian Riviera concludes September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 9/30/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 9302016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

Reading of John Minigan's BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE Stars J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh by BroadwayWorld

Tony Nominee J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh willstar in a staged reading of BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE, byJohn Minigan. ThisElliot Norton Awardfor Best New Play nomated work will be d…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24AM

A Day in the Life at Lincoln Center Will Be Streamed Live on Facebook by Andrew Gans

The social media event will feature Megan Fairchild, the Broadway revival of Falsettos and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

See Josh Groban and Denee Benton Discuss The Great Comet at TimesTalks by Monica Simoes

New York Times theatre reporter Michael Paulson moderated the discussion at the Director's Guild of America Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

The MOMS MAMARAZZI * Ford and Kristin Chenoweth by Sandi Durell

  by Sandi Durell   The Cafe Carlyle was filled to capacity as MOMS hosted a MAMARAZZI event on September 28 to support breast cancer’s initiative Warriors in Pink powered by…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:16AM

Harriet Walter: Playing male roles has given me ‘new lease of life’ by Matthew Hemley

Harriet Walter has credited performing male parts in Shakespeare plays for rejuvenating her career, claiming she should be “playing dead bodies in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:15AM

Aleck Karis piano concert to explore diverse musical range by George Varga

WEDS@7 concert, featuring pianist Aleck Karis 7 p.m. Wednesday. Conrad Prebys Concert Hall,UC San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla. $10-15; free student rush (one hour before concert).(85…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 11:15AM

Magic Circle celebrates 25 years of women members by Georgia Snow

The Magic Circle is celebrating 25 years since it began allowing women to be members. The secretive membership organisation, which was founded

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

Knuffle Bunny delights at Adventure Theatre MTC (review) by Jill Kyle-Keith

Everyone knows that an hour speeds by quickly when you’re having fun. In children’s theater, though, that isn’t always the case: what works for the teeny weenies often bore…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:09AM

Five film musicals to watch for – some you’ve seen onstage by Steven McKnight

I love musicals.  I prefer my musicals live and in person; however, I will take a good musical wherever I can find it regardless of setting or format. Below is a list in chronological order…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:09AM

Disney's The Lion King Will Unveil Newly-Configured Touring Production in October 2017 by Ryan Gilbert

There'll soon be more to find than can ever be found! In addition to the recently reported live-action film remake, the North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will unveil a ne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:09AM

Tony Nominee Rufus Sewell & More Tapped for Art in London by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Three friends and a white painting. Tony nomines Rufus Sewell and Paul Ritter, along with Tim Key, will star in Art at the Old Vic. Translated by Tony and Oscar winner Christopher Hampton, T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:09AM

Four-Time Olivier Winner Imelda Staunton to Lead Revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We're losing our minds! Before Gypsy on Broadway, Imelda Staunton will headline a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Follies at the U.K.’s National Theatre. Directed by Dominic Co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:09AM

Blank canvas: the enduring appeal of Yasmina Reza’s Art by Michael Billington

The French playwright’s comedy has been packing audiences in worldwide for 20 years. What is the secret of its success?Twenty years ago Yasmina Reza’s Art opened at the Comédie des Cham…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:04AM

Text of the Day: Torn 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 11:00AM

8 Movies For Theater Fans at the 2016 New York Film Festival by Gordon Cox

The 2016 New York Film Festival is a big draw for the city’s movie lovers — and this year, it may attract a crowd of theater fans, too. From the premiere of a “Hamilton…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:00AM

Video Flash: Mel Brooks' The Producers Begins Its Run at Paper Mill Playhouse

Watch a montage of scenes from the smash-hit musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Mamma Mia! director Phyllida Lloyd: Theatre must do more to help working parents by Matthew Hemley

Acclaimed director Phyllida Lloyd has argued the theatre industry needs to get its “house in order” and make better provisions for working

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:59AM

BBC’s ‘lost’ Much Ado with Maggie Smith and Robert Stephens rediscovered by David Hutchison

A televised Much Ado About Nothing starring Maggie Smith that was thought to be lost forever has been released online by the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:57AM

Actress Spotlight: Rachel Brosnahan of Woody Allen’s ‘Crisis in Six Scenes’ by Mfoss

Like many people, Rachel Brosnahan first got to know New York City by watching Woody Allen movies. “Annie Hall is one of my parents’ favorite films,” said Brosnahan, who gr…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:53AM

FOLLIES • The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis by Andrea

The Rep’s 50th anniversary season kickoff was met with a palpable buzz -- and for good reason. While comfortably residing within the canon of Sondheim musicals, Follies is not often produc…

SOURCE: St. Louis Theatre Snob at 10:52AM

Watch Onstage & Off: The State of Transgender Artists #IdentityWeek Panel by Playbill Staff

Panelists include Azure D. Osborne-Lee, Donnie Cianciotto, Bianca Leigh, Pooya Mohseni and MJ Rodriguez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Lena Hall, Darren Criss, & Stephen Trask Wail on Hedwig's "Midnight Radio"

Get ready to lose your mind during this acoustic "Midnight Radio".

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Hot Clip of the Day: Lena Hall, Darren Criss & Stephen Trask Wail on Hedwig's "Midnight Radio"

Get ready to lose your mind during this acoustic "Midnight Radio".

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:49AM

Nigel Lindsay joins Sarah Ridgeway in Harrogate by Matthew Hemley

Nigel Lindsay is to star alongside Sarah Ridgeway in the London premiere of Al Smith’s Harrogate. The production, which premiered at the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:47AM

Photos: Photos: West Yorkshire Playhouse then and now

As part of our Regional Theatre Focus, we take a look at the theatre through the years

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:46AM

Review: Review: Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance (in cinemas)

Find out what our deputy editor thought of Boublil and Schönberg's hit musical on screen

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:46AM

Features: The week in pictures: 24 - 30 September

Amber Riley sees Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl, Wicked turns ten and Elton John remembers The Lion King opening in this week's pics

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:46AM

Watch the Playwrights & Their Identity #IdentityWeek Panel by Playbill Staff

Damon Chua, Lydia R. Diamond, A. Rey Pamatmat and Kimber Lee are among the panelists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Times Square Landmark Carnegie Deli Going Down for the Third Time by Robert Viagas

The iconic eatery across from Carnegie Hall may be gone for good.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Photo Coverage: Simon McBurney Takes Opening Night Bows in THE ENCOUNTER on Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production of The Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, opened just last night at Broadway's Jo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

BWW Review: THE ENCOUNTER Is More Tech Demo Than Engaging Storytelling by Michael Dale

The underappreciated art of sound design takes center stage in Simon McBurney's THE ENCOUNTER, a dramatization of Petru Popescu's bookAmazon Beaming that comes off more as a demonstration of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:40AM

Hunter Foster Will Direct Ogunquit Million Dollar Quartet by Andrew Gans

Casting has also been announced for the production, which begins in October.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:37AM

Matthew Warchus to Direct London Revival of Art Starring Rufus Sewell by Mark Shenton

Also in the cast are Tim Key and Paul Ritter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

‘Falsettos’ back on Broadway after 25 years: Tony Awards winner Christian Borle and nominee Andrew Rannells lead starry cast by Tony Ruiz

The first revival of William Finn and James Lapine’s Tony-winning musical “Falsettos” began preview performances at the Walter Kerr Theater on September 29 and officially opens Octo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:25AM

VIDEO: Judith Light Talks Doing One-Woman Show ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU: 'It's Really Lonely!' by TV News Desk

The actress talked about her new one-woman Broadway show, ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE. 'It's really lonely,' joked Light about appearing on stage by herself.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM

INTERVIEW: Confessional’s Lizzie Stanton & Rob Ostlere by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I pretty much bullied my way in. I was an unpaid extra for a promo shoot for a film with Jack Silver (director) and was impressed at how quickly he had brought together a great team, with a …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:20AM

Julie Taymor, Willem Dafoe and Becky Ann Baker at The Encounter Opening Night by Hannah Vine

Direct from acclaimed runs in London and Edinburgh, Simon McBurney debuts The Encounter on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:15AM

Review: Green Day, back in action at the Tower Theater by Dan Deluca

Billie Joe Armstrong and crew in Upper Darby

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:04AM

‘In Transit’ Casting Announced by Newsdesk

Starring DAVID ABELES, MOYA ANGELA, STEVEN CANTOR, JUSTIN GUARINI, TELLY LEUNG, ERIN MACKEY, GERIANNE PEREZ, MARGO SEIBERT, CHESNEY SNOW, JAMES SNYDER, MARIAND TORRES, NICHOLAS WARD, ADAM BA…

SOURCE: StageLight Magazine at 10:00AM

Liz Callaway Will Perform at Acting Company Tribute to Mark Lamos by Andrew Gans

The evening will also pay tribute to arts patron J. Barclay Collins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, September 30, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Broadway’s Hudson Theatre Being Considered for National Register of Historic Places by Robert Viagas

The theatre is scheduled to reopen in March 2017 with Burn This.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

Todd Robbins Returns in “True Nightmares”! by Trav S.D.

We are very excited to report that our friend Todd Robbins’ show True Nightmares on the Investigation Discovery network, has been renewed for a second season and that the season premie…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:56AM

Death Takes a Holiday by Michael Portantiere

Original Off-Broadway Cast, 2011 (PS Classics) On paper, Death Takes a Holiday probably looked like a wonderful idea for a musical. Composer-lyricist Maury Yeston has done some very admirabl…

SOURCE: castalbumreviews.com at 09:56AM

Lauren Worsham, Mary Testa Set for Rodgers, Rodgers & Guettel Concerts by Andrew Gans

The evenings will celebrate the work of three generations of the Rodgers/Guettel family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Tim Crouch's Royal Court surprise theatre show - video by Guardian Staff

Watch theatremaker and actor Tim Crouch perform Commonwealth, a 2012 monologue written by Andy Smith, as part of the Royal Court's summer-long Open Court festival. Crouch enters from the aud…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:50AM

Five of the best... theatre shows this week by Lyn Gardner

Torn | A Tale Of Two Cities | O No! | A Streetcar Named Desire | In The HeightsThere’s more than a hint of Debbie Tucker Green about this incendiary family story and that’s no bad thing.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:50AM

One Love: The Bob Marley Musical to Receive U.K. Debut by Mark Shenton

Kwame Kwei-Armah has written the book and directs.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 877: Scott Sickles by Adam Szymkowicz

Scott Sickles Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA. Current Town: NYC! Or more specifically, Forest Hills Q:  What are you working on now? A:  A few things, actually. I just got done out…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 09:38AM

Photos: Photos: First look at Tom Hollander in Travesties

The production opens at the Menier on 4 October

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Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Jessica Curtis on Villette

The designer of the new stage adaptation on what inspired her work on Bronte's classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:37AM

The Beggar’s Opera: Post-show debate on musical satire & John Gay’s legacy

Join #StageFaves founder Terri Paddock at Lazarus Theatre's THE BEGGAR'S OPERA on Tuesday 15 November 2016 for a post-show debate on John Gay's ground-breaking, 18th-century musical satire a…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:35AM

“My First Big Job” series – pt. 2 by Ashton Byrum

By Ashton Byrum, MFA After the tremendous response to the Broadway Survey series, I’m excited to continue documenting and demystifying various pathways to success for Musical Theatre t…

SOURCE: musicaltheatretraining.com at 09:34AM

SHAKE IT UP BABY – Liverpool by Vicky Anderson

Shake it up Baby is a new Liverpool-based romantic comedy, performed as part of the Beatles-themed Ticket to Write festival last weekend. And there was definitely a sense it is just the begi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:33AM

Photo Coverage: Dramatists Legal Defense Fund Celebrates Freedom to Read at BANNED TOGETHER by Walter McBride

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund 'DLDF' justpresented 'Banned Together A Censorship Cabaret' as a part of Banned Books Week September 25-October 1st, the annual celebration of the freedom t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

Photo Coverage: Real Housewives' Sonja Morgan Debuts in SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN by Walter McBride

Sonja Morgan, star and fan-favorite of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York City,' justmade her stage debut in New York's longest running comedySex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Manfor …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:30AM

Intermittence: A Circuit of Theatrical Desires by [email protected] (ramona)

By Oscar Lozano. Writer and performer Oscar Lozano reports on the artistic and labor movement in France among theatre professionals and in doing so considers the public theatre, social perfo…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:28AM

STAGE TUBE: Rufus Bonds, Jr. Sings 'Dulcinea' from MAN OF LA MANCHA by Stage Tube

Broadway's Rufus Bonds, Jr. will be tilting at windmills on The 5th Avenue Theatre stage when he takes over the role of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. Bonds was recently seen as Porgy in T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

THE LION KING North American Tour to Expand to New Cities with Re-Configured Production by BroadwayWorld

Disney Theatrical Productions announced today that THE LION KING North American tour will unveil a newly-configured production in October 2017, allowing the award-winning musical to entertai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 9/30; THE WAR OF THE ROSES in Delaware, OCTOBER SKY at The Old Globe and More! by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Delaware, Cleveland, San Diego and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include THE WAR …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Lady Gaga to Headline 2017 SUPER BOWL Halftime Show by TV News Desk

Lady Gaga turned to Twitter on Thursday to announce that the rumors that have been circulating are indeed true - she will headline the 2017 SUPER BOWL halftime show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE ENCOUNTER by Jennifer Broski

Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production of The Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, opened just last night at Broadway's Jo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

Watch Access & Activism in Theatre #IdentityWeek Panel by Playbill Staff

Panelists included Phil Dallmann, Laura Kirk, Christine Bruno and Alexandria Wailes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

Lincoln Center Theater Launches New Writers Residence Program by Adam Hetrick

Eight writers have been selected for the year-long residency program.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

v Review: The Trial Of An American President at curtainup.coml by Elyse Sommer

a well-intentioned courtroom drama by a politically passionate but inexperienced playwright.

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Datebook: Ballet 'Les Contes D'hoffmann' at Opera Bastille, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Opéra Bastille, Paris, presents the ballet 'Les Contes D'hoffmann' which will run from October 31 to November 27, 2016.The opera, in a prologue of three acts and an epilogue, was …

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Datebook: 'Lucia Di Lammermoor' at Opera Bastille, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Opera Bastille presents the opera 'Lucia Di Lammermoor' which will be performed from October 14 through November 16, 2016 in Paris.With music by Gaetano Donizetti and a libretto by Salvatore…

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Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week Angel Street (Hedgerow Theatre). Also called Gaslight, this play gave rise to a classic film and a term in psychology. A man seeks to drive his wife mad while she seeks to lear…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:04AM

Datebook: 'Tosca' at Opera Bastille, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Opera Bastille, Paris, presents the world-famous opera 'Tosca' which will be performed through October 18, 2016.With music by Giacomo Puccini, this melodrama in three acts brings us the…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:02AM

Do playwrights improve with age? Bet your life they do by Chris Jones

On Saturday, Sept. 24, I went to Steppenwolf Theatre and reviewed David Rabe's "Visiting Edna," a long, harrowing play about cancer and its marauding invasions into the body of an ordinary A…

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Friday Questions by Ken Levine

Friday Questions on the last night of previews. Hope you come see my play. It opens officially tomorrow night.Mark gets us started with a question about GOING GOING GONE: Can you tell us …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Datebook: Francesco Cavalli's 'Eliogabalo' at Palais Garnier, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Palais Garnier presents the opera 'Eliogabalo' which will run through October 15, 2016 in Paris.Italian composer Francesco Cavalli's last-known opera is based on the life of Elagabalus, also…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:58AM

Three of the best... dance performances this week by Judith Mackrell

Carlos Acosta | The Tempest | Michael Clark CompanyThe great dancer retires from the ballet stage by performing extracts from works such as Balanchine’s Apollo and MacMillan’s Requiem. R…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

David Baddiel: 'I, Partridge should have won the Booker prize' by Rachel Aroesti

From Frank Skinner to Nietzsche-style sketch comedy, the standup and novelist reveals what makes him laugh the most Norm Macdonald. He’s so funny-boned. And he gives off an amazing aura of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:57AM

Theatre News: Rufus Sewell and Tim Key to star in Art

Matthew Warchus directs the revival of Yasmina Reza's classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:33AM

Theatre News: Nigel Lindsay joins the cast of Harrogate

The Shrek actor will star alongside original cast member Sarah Ridgeway

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:32AM

DANGER: MEMORY – Theatro Technis by Laura Kressly

In 1986, Arthur Miller was in his 70s. He still had more plays and screenplays to come, but his most well-known works were already created and he was starting to slow his output. Danger: Mem…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:22AM

BAFTA scholarships awarded to two drama students by David Hutchison

Two drama students have been awarded BAFTA scholarships to help them with the cost of training. It is the second time BAFTA

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:18AM

BWW Seeks Editors in Vermont by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to help feature coverage in Vermont.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13AM

People You Should Know . . . Lawrence Dial by Zack Calhoon

LAWRENCE DIAL (Playwright) is a 2016-2017 resident playwright for the Amoralists' Wright Club. Larry’s play DannyKrisDonnaVeronica was a Primary Stages and ESPA Drills finalist, and receiv…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:06AM

London theater for fall: A female cast for 'King Lear' and 'Red Barn' by David Hare by Sam Marlowe

This has been the year of the king. With theaters across the country celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, productions of the playwright's mighty tragedy, "King Lear," ha…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne Fringe – Neo Radio: Cactus County by Arts Review

Melbourne Fringe pilgrims will find a trip to Neo Radio’s Cactus County —“A wild west cabaret, in classic radio play style” —has rewards to rival any stagecoach robbery. Neo Radio …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:59AM

Bear Grylls on his acrobatic show: 'My son says I'm too old. But that's stinking thinking' by Zoe Williams

He flies, he flips, he falls! Bear Grylls is going on tour – with Endeavour, an acrobatics spectacular celebrating great survivors. But first he gives our writer a crash course on his wall…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:45AM

THE LIBERTINE – West End by Emma Clarendon

Dark, seductive and thrilling are just three words to describe Dominic Cooper’s performance in Terry Johnson’s production of Stephen Jeffrey’s biographical account of the life of John …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:38AM

NEWS: Charlotte Hope & Barnaby Kay join Buried Child, Final casting by Press Releases

Game of Thrones star Charlotte Hope along with Barnaby Kay, Jack Fortune and Gary Shelford complete the cast of Buried Child, which has a limited London season from 14 November.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:34AM

Theatre News: Final casting for Buried Child announced

The cast joining Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and Jeremy Irvine has been announced

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:34AM

Theatre News: Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in Follies at the National Theatre

Sondheim's musical will be revived at the venue in 2017

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:34AM

Features: What's in my dressing room? - Royal Ballet soloist Olivia Cowley

Currently appearing in La Fille mal gardée, the dancer takes us backstage at the Royal Opera House

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:34AM

Theatre News: Shane Richie to join cast for world premiere of Not Dead Enough

The EastEnders actor will join Laura Whitmore on the UK tour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:34AM

Video: An introduction to: West Yorkshire Playhouse's work with people with dementia

We continue our focus on Leeds this month with a look at WYP's pioneering work in the field of dementia support

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:34AM

Whole lotta Shakespeare goin’ on by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review Chicago Shakespeare’s Tug of War: Civil Strife and the Broadway premiere of Simon McBurney’s The Encounter. Here’s an excerpt. * * * The most …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

NEWS: Tim Key, Paul Ritter & Rufus Sewell star in Art at Old Vic by Press Releases

Full casting is today announced for Art at The Old Vic. Tim Key, Paul Ritter and Rufus Sewell star in Yasmina Reza’s dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance. One of the most …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:20AM

Replay: Orson Welles meets the press in 1955 by Terry Teachout

Orson Welles takes questions from a panel of British reporters on Press Conference, originally telecast by the BBC on January 14, 1955: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

heater review: The Encounter on Broadway amazes both ear and brain by David Cote

Closing one’s eyes in the theater can be a sign of boredom or exhaustion. But shutting the peepers at Simon McBurney’s utterly transfixing mind-tickler The Encounter is a valid expressio…

SOURCE: Time Out at 07:14AM

Disney launches new "Star Wars" figures for "Rogue One" spin-off

LOS ANGELES, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Disney has launched a new line of "Star Wars" figurines that are replicas of characters in the upcoming "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" movie, the first stan…

SOURCE: Reuters at 07:13AM

Broadway AM Report, 9/30/2016 - A LIFE, Grumpy Cat in CATS and More! by Jessica Khan

This weekend's big news A LIFE, starring David Hyde Pierce, begins Off-Broadway tonight, Leslie Odom, Jr. kicks off the LIVE from the Rainbow Room series, Tyne Daly stars in DEAR WORLD in co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

BWW's On This Day - September 30, 2016

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

Almanac: David Mamet writes the perfect theater review by Terry Teachout

“‘I never understood the theater until last night. Please forgive everything I’ve ever written. By the time you read this I’ll be dead.’—Clive Barnes” David Mamet (originally p…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Imelda Staunton To Star in London Follies by Robert Viagas

Plus a fresh report that her Gypsy may be coming to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:59AM

Bob Marley musical to premiere in Birmingham in 2017 by Georgia Snow

Kwame Kwei-Armah is to write and direct and new musical based on the life of Bob Marley. Premiering at Birmingham Repertory Theatre,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

FLOYD COLLINS – Wilton’s Music Hall by Johnny Fox

‘In a cavern, in a canyon, excavating for a mine … ‘It’s very hard to get Huckleberry Hound’s tone-deaf version of ‘Clementine’ out of your head in this musical where a young K…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:44AM

'Voices that deserve to be heard': when theatre mixes art and activism by Lyn Gardner

Political plays about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are repeatedly failing to reach American theatres. The US playwright Naomi Wallace is doing something about it – by setting sail for …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:39AM

Review: Review: Pigeon English (Ambassadors Theatre)

The National Youth Theatre's West End season begins with an adaptation of the Booker-shortlisted novel

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:39AM

Review: Review: The Machine (Barbican)

Collectif and then…'s interactive circus installation won the Oxford Samuel Beckett Trust Award

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:39AM

Theatre News: Bob Marley musical to get UK premiere

One Love: The Bob Marley Musical has a book by Kwame Kwei-Armah

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:39AM

Review: Review: Sleuth (West Yorkshire Playhouse)

Anthony Shaffer's 1970 cat-and-mouse manoeuvering play runs until 16 October

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:39AM

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee to star in Follies at the National Theatre in 2017 by David Hutchison

Imelda Staunton and Janie Dee are to star in a revival of Follies at the National Theatre, it has been confirmed. The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:39AM

Disaster! To Receive Two Concert Charity Performances in London by Mark Shenton

Seth Rudetsky will appear in the concerts November 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:34AM

Billy Elliot and Rentaghost star Ann Emery dies aged 86 by Georgia Snow

Ann Emery, who originated the role of Grandma in Billy Elliot the Musical, has died at the age of 86. Emery is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM

GIRLS – Soho Theatre by Aleks Sierz

New captive drama is well-written in a symbolic vein that helps to humanise the story behind the headlines.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:18AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, September 30, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: Prince of Broadway in 2017, Staunton Follies, Small Mouth Sounds 100, Rocky and Grumpy. “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

“Sweeney Todd” in Healdsburg by Harry Duke

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd. His skin was pale and his eye was odd. He shaved the faces of gentlemen who never thereafter were heard of again. So begins Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:51AM

Springsteen signs Philadelphia fifth-grader's absence note

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A Philadelphia fifth-grader ditched school for the chance to meet rock legend Bruce Springsteen and "The Boss" gladly played along by signing th…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:41AM

NEWS: Bob Marley musical One Love premieres in Birmingham in March by Press Releases

The premiere of One Love: The Bob Marley Musical, a new musical focusing on a defining period of global legend Bob Marley’s life and career in the 1970s, will open at Birmingham Repertory …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:36AM

Theatre News: Ann Emery dies aged 86

The actress originated the role of Grandma in Billy Elliot

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:16AM

Theatre News: Broadway's Disaster! to get London premiere

Seth Rudetsky's spoof of 1970s jeopardy movies will play the Charing Cross Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:16AM

How Trinity Laban’s Transitions is helping students make the leap to professional life by Thomas Hescott

Once you have finished your  training in contemporary dance, where do you go to start your career? Like all performers, dancers are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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This Broadway show will make you feel like you’re in the Amazon by Barbara Hoffman

Put on your headset — Simon McBurney wants to take you into the Amazon. His one-man show, “The Encounter,” which opened Thursday night, is the most immersive show Broadway’s ever hea…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:06AM

You can revisit ‘The Golden Girls’ — as fiesty puppets by Eric Hegedus

“The Golden Girls” are back — and, yes, there will be shoulder pads and cheesecake. And puppets! The long-running ’80s sitcom about four mismatched Miami roommates has been reboo…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 04:04AM

Review: Pigeon English, Ambassadors Theatre by Felix Clutson

In an unspecified area of London, Hari, 11, along with his sister Lydia and Mamma, are fresh off the plane from Ghana, leaving behind his father, baby sister Agnes and his grandmother. He re…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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How To Increase Page Likes From 2,000 To 32,000 by Jonathan Eifert

There is one metric you can “throw down” that is often impressive to listening ears. No matter what level in the arts hierarchy you may be placed, having a large number of Facebook page …

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Best Bets: Grove Fest, 'Once,' Best of Missouri Market, Shaw Art Fair, Wanda Sykes and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:56AM

Datebook:‘Modern Cinema’ at Phyllis Wattis Theater, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

“Modern Cinema: Criterion Collection and Apichatpong Weerasethakul,” co-presented by SFMOMA and the San Francisco Film Society will run from October 7 through October 23, 2016, at Phylli…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:47AM

“Art Is Good?” Not Much Of An Argument For Art Is It? by Douglas McLennan

I suggested in a post this week that, based on the lack of any arts business before the 114th US Congress, that it appears that lobbying for the arts seems to be failing. Yes, the NEA/NEH …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:44AM

WAAPA classmates bring double bill cabaret to Sydney Fringe by Erin James

Bobbie-Jean Henning and Larua Johnston both graduated from WAAPA’s musical theatre course in 2013. Since then, the ladies have both been making waves at cabaret venues across the coun…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:35AM

Vic Theatre Company plan concurrent musical theatre season by Maddi Ostapiw

It was announced this week that Vic Theatre Company will produce concurrent seasons of The Last Five Years and The Gathering beginning 25 November, 2016. A huge undertaking by the company, t…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:03AM

Review: Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” a familiar underdog story in a fresh setting by Stephanie Merry

Disney's "Queen of Katwe" borrows a worn-out template to tell a remarkable true story. The year is 2007 and 10-year-old Phiona Mutesi's (Madina Nalwanga) chance encounter with a missionary …

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:01AM

Howard Sherman: US theatres are no place to hide from pre-election politics by Howard Sherman

It was by coincidence, not design, that I was in mid-air over the Atlantic while Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump engaged in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Jonathan Harden: 10 things I’ve learned from interviewing actors by Jonathan Harden

It was only 18 months ago that I started interviewing actors for a podcast with a very long title that nobody had

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s top venues: Wilton’s Music Hall, London by Mark Shenton

There’s no venue more singularly evocative of its own history than Wilton’s Music Hall, tucked behind a tenement row of houses down

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Bushwhacking: The Trial of an American President: What If? by Jk Clarke

          by Beatrice Williams-Rude   A most interesting theatrical experiment is taking place at The Lion Theatre on Theatre Row. The Trial of an American Pres…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 01:45AM

‘Look at Me!’ Meet the Cast of Media Theatre’s ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ by Henrik Eger

The latest offering at the Media Theatre, the popular musical The Bridges of Madison County, based on Robert James Waller’s 1992 novel, with a book by Marsha Norman, music and lyric…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45AM

5 Things to Consider When Selecting a Play for Production by Kerry Hishon

So, your school is mounting a production this year? Fantastic! Mounting a school production is a wonderful learning opportunity for students and staff alike. It’s also a big challenge. Tea…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: The Lion King's First Iconic Reimagining Performs at 1998 Tonys

The beloved story will be remade once again, this time for a return to film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

"Ash vs Evil Dead" Stars Draw Pumpkin Faces by Young Hollywood

"Ash vs Evil Dead" Stars Draw Pumpkin Faces YH is ready to get into the Halloween spirit, and who better to help usher us into the season than Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless? The "Ash vs Ev…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, September 30, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Sarah Ruhl's New Play SCENES FROM COURT LIFE Opens Yale Rep's 50th Anniversary Season Tonight 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 12:42AM

Tyne Daly Leads DEAR WORLD in Concert Tonight at Valley Performing Arts Center by BroadwayWorld

Now, Valley Performing Arts Center will kick-off the new season and its Broadway series on September 30 at 800pm with a one night only concert performance of Dear World,starring Tony and Emm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN Debuts at Segerstrom Center Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Disney aficionados, film buffs and musical theater lovers can expect an evening like no other when eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken comes to Segerstrom Center for the Arts performing his …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

CAGNEY Original New York Cast Recording Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Cagney, the Original New York Cast Recording, is out todayon the Broadway Records label.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Headlines LIVE! from the Rainbow Room Series Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tonight, September 30th,Tony and Grammy Award winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. will kick off LIVE from the Rainbow Room, a series of intimate, live performances inside one of New York's mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

New Musical PRYOR RENDERING Premieres in Oklahoma Tonight; Eyes New York by BroadwayWorld

Pryor Rendering, a new musical based on the novel of the same name by Tulsa born author Gary Reed, will play The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall from tonight, September 30, throughOcto…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

A LIFE, Starring David Hyde Pierce, Begins Off-Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Playwrights HorizonspresentsA Life, the world premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner Adam Bock A Small Fire and The Drunken City at Playwrights, The Receptionist, The Thugs, Swimming in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

Sierra Boggess and More Featured on THE WILD & WHIMSICAL WORLDS OF DAVID MALLAMUD Album, Out Today 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 12:42AM

Tony Nominee Christine Andreas Headlines Episcopal Actors' Guild Benefit Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tony-nominated performer Christine Andreas and husbandcomposer Martin Silvestri bring their 'musical valentine' Love is Good to Guild Hall for one night only.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42AM

New York Theater Quiz September 2016 by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to the New York theater news and reviews in September? Answer these 11 questions to find out.

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:04AM

Off-Broadway’s Cagney Cast Album Released Today by Robert Viagas

Robert Creighton stars in the musical biography of movie tough guy James Cagney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Siminovitch shortlist includes five nominees for the first time by J. Kelly Nestruck

This is the first time that the jury has chosen five rather than four on its shortlist.

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 12:01AM

World Premiere of A Life Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

Tony winner David Hyde Pierce stars in the world premiere by Adam Bock.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Freestyle Love Supreme, With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Returns to NY's Gramercy Theatre Today by Robert Viagas

The Hamilton creator/star will perform live with his hip-hop comedy crew.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

See the Broadway Debuts of September by Logan Culwell

Take a look at the newest faces on Broadway both onstage and behind the curtain!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Leslie Odom, Jr. Offers Sold-Out Concert at the Rainbow Room Tonight by Michael Gioia

The Tony-winning Hamilton star plays the New York City venue September 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Tyne Daly Stars in Dear World Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Tony and Emmy winner heads the cast of a one-night-only concert version of the Jerry Herman musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Don’t Blink! Some of Broadway’s Shortest Runs Earned the Biggest Awards by Harry Haun

How great do you have to be to win a mainstream theatre award for just a single performance?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Andrew Rannells Stars in “Falsettos” by Michael Schulman

The thirty-eight-year-old actor Andrew Rannells is part of a new crop of gay stars—like Chris Colfer and Tituss Burgess—who never had to bother to be closeted in the public eye. Lean and…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

A Disneyland of Organic Delights at Olmsted by Becky Cooper

There’s something unnervingly wholesome about Olmsted, the new garden-to-table eatery in Prospect Heights. Enter it and you find an alternate reality: bathrooms smell like lemon verbena, b…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 12:00AM

Yale Rep's 'Scenes From Court Life' Is A Take On America's Ruling Class by Christopher Arnott

Sarah Ruhl formulates questions that are on the tip of our tongues — questions about the world around us and life itself. She articulates those thoughts, connects them to revolutionary per…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

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