Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Terms of Endearment by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

It isn’t until the second act of Dan Gordon’s stage adaptation of "Terms of Endearment," based on both the Larry McMurtry novel as well as the Academy Award-winning screenplay by James L…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:57PM

Publisher Mark Beachy’s Top 10 Favorite Shows of 2016 by Mark Beachy

2016 was a great year for theatre across the MD/DC/NOVA area!  From the list of shows that I personally had the chance to review or watch this year for MD Theatre Guide, I chose my ‘Top 1…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:52PM

Magic Time! ‘Arguing with God’ at Woman’s National Democratic Club by John Stoltenberg

Always on the lookout for provocative theater in improbable places, I went to the one-night-only DC premiere of a politically edgy and surprisingly funny send-up of Yahweh, the God of the Ol…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:45PM

Suitcases, Baggage & Other Synonyms by Arts Review

The outrageously hilarious sell-out original musical comedy performed by an all Melbourne cast, Suitcases, Baggage & Other Synonyms has returned to the stage at Chapel Off Chapel for a s…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:32PM

The Shubert Organization Sues to Recover Tiffany Fixture Stolen in '76 Broadway Heist by BroadwayWorld

The Shubert Organization is seeking damages over a recently unearthed Tiffany lighting fixture that was stolen from the Belasco Theater in a still-unsolved 1976 heist.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29PM

‘Il trovatore’ at Royal Opera House, London by Amanda Avery

'Il trovatore', an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto largely written by Salvadore Cammarano, is being staged at the Royal Opera House, London, through February 9, 2…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:19PM

Review: Teenagers Sing to Survive in ‘Ride the Cyclone’ by Charles Isherwood

In this delightful musical, members of a school choir compete for one spot in the land of the living after they are killed when the title contraption malfunctions.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

'The Get Down' Actor Justice Smith Joins Off-Broadway Play 'Yen'

Stefania LaVie Owen and Ari Graynor will also be featured in the new production.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:14PM

On the Couch with Dan Mitchell by Arts Review

Who is Dan Mitchell? I have worked across the arts for 30 years throughout Australia and Europe. Over my career I have worked with, and created for companies such as Circus Oz, Ehos Opera, …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:13PM

‘Written on Skin’ at Royal Opera House, London by Amanda Avery

The opera by British composer George Benjamin, titled 'Written on Skin', will be staged at the Royal Opera House, London, from January 13 to 30, 2017. The libretto&n…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:13PM

'Ride the Cyclone' review: Teens in limbo

The first thing to know about "Ride the Cyclone" is that it's a goofy, extravagant, bad-taste musical comedy about teenagers who have died in a roller-coaster accident. If that suggests a ma…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 10:12PM

Kranzberg will take over, renovate Grandel Theatre by Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Arts foundation will make historic building home to many groups.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:02PM

St. Louis Art Museum presents 'Winter Celebrations' by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

There will be performances, hands-on arts activities, and a 'hot cocoa happy hour'

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:02PM

Review: Ride the Cyclone

MCC Theater presents a new musical about death and roller coasters.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Aaron Cromie, Puppet Designer for ‘The Second Shepherds Play’ at Folger Theatre by Mark Beachy

“The Second Shepherds Play,” now playing at Folger Theatre through December 21, 2016 is a magical retelling of the Nativity story which combines beautiful music and a moving sto…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:44PM

What are the great Australian plays? Refining our theatre canon by Arts Review

You could say that a canonical play is one where you’re the problem if you don’t like it. The formula critical judgement + physical repetition = classic fixes its value ahead of time. A …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:42PM

Review: ‘1-800-MICE’ at The Annex Theater by Patricia Mitchell

Birthday Party, Cheesecake, Jelly Bean, Boom On Black Friday, The Annex Theater (“Annex”) invited Baltimore to “celebrate anti-consumerism and new art” by attending the World Premier…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:42PM

En Quête d’Identité(s) at Musée National de l’histoire de l’immigration, Paris by Paul Durand

Musée National de l’histoire de l’immigration, Paris, presents a film by Elie Seonnet and Floryd Mbakata, 'En Quête d’Identité(s)', which will be screened on December 13, 2016.…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:34PM

Artists announced for The National: New Australian Art 2017 by Arts Review

Sydney’s premier cultural institutions have announced the 49 artists to present work in the inaugural edition of The National: New Australian Art – opening on 30 March 2017 and runni…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:22PM

'Romantic - Authentic' at Musee D'Orsay, Paris by Paul Durand

Musee D'Orsay, Paris, will play host to 'Romantic - Authentic', which will run from February 21 to June 13, 2017.This is a cycle of four concerts where visitors can discover or even rediscov…

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

Ride the Cyclone by Sandi Durell

    By Brian Scott Lipton     In many ways, the quirky new musical Ride the Cyclone — about six dead Canadian teenagers killed on a roller coaster who end up in pur…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:09PM

RIDE THE CYCLONE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

At least Ride the Cyclone has style.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:05PM

Review: ‘Cerebral Sorcery’ with Francis Menotti and David London by Alex Doll

I’ve oftentimes heard magic referred to as a universal language in the performance realm, not only capable of transcending linguistic boundaries, but cultural and sensational constructs as…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00PM

Theater Review: The Downs and Ups of Ride the Cyclone by Jesse Green

It’s not impossible to find the right tone for a musical comedy about a gruesome subject: Look at Little Shop of Horrors, which both satirizes and honors the implications of its bloodthirs…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:00PM

'Ride the Cyclone': Theater Review

The members of a high school choir killed in an amusement park tragedy wait in purgatorial limbo for a vote on who gets to return to life in the macabre new musical, 'Ride the Cyclone.' read…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Song for daughter moves John Legend to tears

John Legend’s favorite track off his new album was written for a very special lady: His 7-month-old daughter, Luna. His fifth studio album, 'Darkness and Light,' goes on sale Friday, Dec. …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:56PM

Last Chance: Mark Geffriaud at Le Plateau, Paris by Paul Durand

The ongoing exhibition of Mark Geffriaud’s film installation 'Deux mille quinze' at Le Plateau, Paris ends on December 11, 2016. It's your last chance to see the installation that is nothi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:55PM

People You Should Know . . . Ben Chase by Zack Calhoon

Ben Chase is an actor born and based in New York City. He is a recent graduate of the MFA Program at Brown University/Trinity Rep and also did the Shakespeare training semester at RADA in Lo…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:42PM

Buckle In: MCC Theater’s ‘Ride the Cyclone’ by Matthew Wexler

If you’re willing to get on the ride, Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond’s new musical, Ride the Cyclone, will take you to unexpected places. Chicago Shakespeare presented the U.S. premie…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:42PM

People You Should Know . . . Therese Plaehn by Zack Calhoon

Therese Plaehn’s acting credits include: Broadway: The Heidi Chronicles (dir. Pam MacKinnon); Off-Broadway: A (radically condensed and expanded) Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again,…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:42PM

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Esplanade Theatre, Singapore by Nelson Kwok

Dionysus Contemporary Theatre will stage its production of the Shakespearean classic 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream', a striking visual feast with gorgeous costumes, at Esplanade Theatre, Sing…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:25PM

Victoria's Secret model expecting first child with Bradley Cooper

Irina Shayk is expecting her first child with Bradley Cooper. According to one insider, the pregnant star is in her second trimester and is "so excited" about becoming a mother for the very …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:21PM

‘Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land’ at Esplanade Theatre, Singapore by Lee Yu Ming

“Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land,” a modern classic by celebrated Taiwanese playwright and theatre director Stan Lai and Performance Workshop, will run on February 11 and 12, 2017, at …

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

A sudden lights out for Too Much Light at Neo-Futurists by Deanna Isaacs

Neo-Futurists founder Greg Allen made the surprising announcement today that he's ending the 28-year Chicago run of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind on December 31st. He's doing so in …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 08:08PM

A sudden lights out for Too Much Light at Neo-Futurists

Neo-Futurists founder Greg Allen made the surprising announcement today that he's ending the 28-year Chicago run of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind on December 31. He's doing so in or…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 08:08PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns of diversity crisis in British theatre by Dalya Alberge

Composer publishes report saying he fears for ‘hideously white’ industry’s survival unless it reflects diversity of population Andrew Lloyd Webber has said he fears for the survival of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06PM

‘Cloud Gate 2 – A Triple Bill’ at Esplanade Theatre, Singapore by Lee Yu Ming

“Cloud Gate 2 – A Triple Bill,” three riveting dance works by innovative Taiwanese choreographers Cheng Tsung-lung and Huang Yi, will run on February 7 and 8, 2017, at Esplanade Theatr…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:04PM

A Bronx Tale Star Richard H. Blake on Migrating from Jersey to the Bronx, Being Italian by Marriage & 'Ruining' Sutton Foster's Career by Broadway.com

A Bronx Tale's Richard H. Blake on his intimidating audition for Robert De Niro, finally playing a nice guy on Broadway, being a child star, beating Sutton Foster on Star Search and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:02PM

Ride the Cyclone Review: Glee in Purgatory by New York Theater

“Ride the Cyclone” begins with six teenagers from the high school choir of a small Canadian town dying on a roller coaster called the Cyclone. Then, one by one, we hear their stories –…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:02PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at Esplanade Theatre, Singapore by Lee Yu Ming

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a sexy, madcap Cantonese adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, will run from February 3 through February 5, 2017, at Esplanade Theatre, Singapore.…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:56PM

Spotlight on: "The Encounter"

Inspired by real events, The Encounter follows a National Geographic photographer as he finds himself lost in a remote area of Brazil.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "The Cherry Orchard"

A new production of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece about a family on the edge of ruin—and a country on the brink of revolution.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "Heisenberg"

In a London train station, two strangers collide….and so begins this new play by Simon Stephens starring Denis Arndt and Mary-Louise Parker.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "Oh, Hello on Broadway"

Part scripted, part spontaneous comedy, Oh, Hello is the no-holds-barred Broadway premiere of two groundbreaking, fresh voices in comedy, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "Les Liaisons Dangereuses"

Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber star in a tale of sex, power and betrayal, based on the celebrated 18th-century French epistolary novel.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "Falsettos"

A hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family… and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "The Front Page"

Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur’s classic 1928 comedy set in the world of the Chicago newspaper business.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

Spotlight on: "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812"

Josh Groban and Denée Benton star in a new musical inspired by a 70-page slice of Tolstoy’s War and Peace.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 07:48PM

'Jersey Boys' Musical Found Liable for Copyright Infringement

A federal jury determined that 10% of the show’s success is attributable to infringement of an unpublished autobiography of band member Tommy DeVito. The Broadway show has grossed more tha…

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 07:11PM

Life finds a way to thrive in character-rich play ‘Soft Revolution’ at Venus Theatre by Celia Wren

Two-hander by Alana Valentine explores the relationship between two Afghan-born Australians.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’ at Round House Theatre by Elle Marie Sullivan

What happened after “Pride and Prejudice?” The beloved Jane Austen love story has certainly stood the test of time but we don’t know what came next, especially for the other Bennet gir…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:03PM

A Producer Spearheads a Collective to Help Hispanics in Theater by Laura Collins-Hughes

Jacob G. Padrón is the artistic director of the Sol Project, which has found deep pockets to finance its goal of ushering Latinos into the theater mainstream.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:02PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: December 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

Theater News: Hamilton Mixtape Artists Set for Special #Ham4Ham Performance

The event will also be livestreamed from the Richard Rodgers Theatre to celebrate the album's upcoming release.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Best Theater Of The Month: A Life, The Front Page, And The Cast Of The Great Comet by Lee Seymour

Two Broadway blockbusters and a surprising Off Broadway play lit up November in New York.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:50PM

Review: ‘Not That Jewish,’ but Funny Just the Same by Neil Genzlinger

The comic and writer Monica Piper tells stories about her life and her casual relationship with her religion in a one-woman show at New World Stages.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:48PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Daniel Reichard by Broadway.com

Daniel Reichard stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his upcoming holiday concerts with Beth Stevens. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

A Bronx Tale Scribe on Chazz Palminteri on His Mantra, the 'Door Test' and the Difference Between Amateurs and Pros by Beth Stevens

Bronx-born Chazz Palminteri is most known for his work as an actor in such films as The Usual Suspects, Bullets Over Broadway (for which he earned an Oscar nomination), Analyze This, Hurlybu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

This House five-star review – James Graham's thrilling political play returns by Michael Billington

Garrick, LondonGraham captures the daily machinations of politics, and raises questions about our current parliamentary system, in this account of Labour’s 1970s strugglesIt has taken four…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48PM

Spotlight on: "Cirque du Soleil Paramour"

Featuring eye-popping acrobatics and sumptuous music and dance, Paramour transports audiences to a sublime world of emotion and awe as it walks the exhilarating tightrope of the heart.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 06:42PM

Spotlight on: "Cats"

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical is alive with feline characters who’ve come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball.

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 06:42PM

Hamilton Mixtape Comes to Life With Live-Streamed Broadway Concert by Adam Hetrick

Music superstars featured on the album will perform in concert at the Richard Rodgers Theatre December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:41PM

"Sweat" Speaks Up for The Working Class by Broadway & Me

They may not know it but serious theatergoers owe a big debt of gratitude to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which, despite its name, has commissioned a series of dynamic plays that focus o…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 06:12PM

Longtime stage favorite 'Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind' to end over dispute by Chris Jones

"Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind," one of the longest running shows in Chicago history and a fixture at the Neo-Futurarium in Andersonville, is to close Dec. 31. The comedic, sketch-s…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:12PM

The Illusionists—Turn of the Century Previews Mind-Bending Magic of New Show

The Illusionists—Turn of the Century met the press at Broadway’s Palace Theatre to give a glimpse of the show featuring eight of the world’s greatest magicians. Inspired by…

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:02PM

Theater News: Bret Shuford, Judy Gold, and More to Lead Broadway Sings The Muppet Christmas Carol

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will offer a fresh spin on the movie classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Roe Hartrampf Steps in for Matt Saldivar in EATING RAOUL at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54Below, Broadway's supper club, has announced that Roe Hartrampf Nobody Loves You, Unnatural Acts will replace Matt Saldivar as the titular character in their January 5th, 2017 c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Permission to Speak by Arts Review

Permission to Speak was remarkable. The audience sat on four sides of a square. Well, less a square as it was a double traverse. Each side watching the other – a vague outline of figu…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:41PM

Fred Ebb Foundation Donates $1.675 Million to BC/EFA by Adam Hetrick

The foundation is funded by royalties from the work of the late award-winning lyricist of Cabaret and Chicago.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Think Theatre at the Remy Bumppo Studio by Bt

Do you have a piece that you want to put on its feet, but haven't booked a rehearsal space yet? Prepping for monologues and the audition you have been waiting for is right around the corner?…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:31PM

Check Out a Preview of The Illusionists—Turn of the Century by Mark Ezovski

A new show of astounding magic comes to Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:31PM

Stephen Schwartz Will Be Honored by TADA! Youth Theater by Michael Gioia

The Wicked composer is the 2017 TADA! honoree.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:28PM

Your Guide to The Kingkiller Chronicle, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Next Big Project by Jennifer Vineyard

Lin-Manuel Miranda once said that Hamilton's "The Story of Tonight" was his "trying to capture the feel of Kvothe and his friends leaving the Eaolian" which gives you a s…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:07PM

Goettle Air Conditioning Growing In The Las Vegas Area With Buyout Of Moore Air Conditioning by Rino16

Goettl Air Conditioning is one of the most well-known air conditioning service and manufacturing companies in the Phoenix and Tucson areas of Arizona, but they also service the greater Las V…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:06PM

Interviews: Young Explorers Roam Around Pip's Island in the Ajami Siblings' Immersive Adventure

The innovative production breaks new ground in children's entertainment…but don't call it "theater."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: The New York Musical Festival Announces 2016 Gala Award Winners

Mo Rocca hosted the annual event earlier this month at the Edison Ballroom.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Review: Stars Align in Met's BOHEME with Opolais, Beczala, Kele and Cavalletti by Richard Sasanow

Take Puccini's LA BOHEME for granted at your peril. Sure, it has more gorgeous music per square inch than just about any other opera in the repertoire, but that doesn't mean that it always f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58PM

No Pay, Nudity Film, With Nathan Lane and Gabriel Byrne, Plans Digital Release by Robert Viagas

Lee Wilkof's film also features Boyd Gaines, Donna Murphy, and Frances Conroy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:55PM

The Get Down’s Justice Smith Joins Cast of Yen by Olivia Clement

MCC announces complete casting for the premiere of Anna Jordan’s play, starring Manchester By the Sea actor Lucas Hedges.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

L.A. Theater Review: ‘Icebergs’ by Shalini Dore

Set in hip Silverlake, “Icebergs,” now making its world premiere at the Geffen Playhouse, offers plenty of laughs with witty dialogue and a knowing scenario about a showbiz couple, an in…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:44PM

Sutton Foster, Rory O'Malley, Bernadette Peters and More Join York Theatre Company's 2016 Gala Honoring Joel Grey by BroadwayWorld

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has announced that several of Broadway's best - Carolee Carmello Finding Nev…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

The Latest: Son of a Cirque du Soleil founder killed on set

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Latest on the death at the Cirque du Soleil show in San Francisco (all times local):...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:38PM

Review: Finding Neverland (Broadway in Chicago) by John Olson

With Broadway in Chicago's Finding Neverland about J.M. Barrie's journey to write Peter Pan, director Diane Paulus has conceived the piece as a most family-friendly entertainment. There’s …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:36PM

The Stars of Jitney on the Joy of Bringing the Play to Broadway & August Wilson's Wise Words by Broadway.com

August Wilson's 1979 play Jitney is about to make its long-awaited Broadway debut. The stars talk about what the show is really about and all of the advice within the script.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Odds & Ends: Baby on the Way for Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski, Get Tappy for the Holidays With the Dames at Sea & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Baby on the Way for Amanda Seyfried & Thomas Sadoski Happy news for these stars of stage and screen! Amanda Seyfried is…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

#Ham4Ham is Back! Watch Live Tomorrow to Celebrate HAMILTON MIXTAPE by BroadwayWorld

Attention HAMILTON fans 'TheHamiltonMixtape' drops on December 2nd from Atlantic Records,featuringa collection of remixes, covers, and tracks inspired by the multi-Tony Award winning Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:35PM

Hear an Exclusive Track from Forthcoming Duddy Kravitz Cast Album by Robert Viagas

It captures the original Canadian cast of the musical by Alan Menken and David Spencer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Ford’s Theatre by Nicole Hertvik

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is back at Ford’s Theatre in a production that is guaranteed to fill your heart with Yuletide cheer. Michael Wilson’s adaptation tells the classic ta…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:26PM

How Blue Turned to Green: Blue Man Group at 25 Years by Sarah Lyall

This bald and earless troupe, which has become an institution in Manhattan and elsewhere, celebrates its silver anniversary.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18PM

Review: 5 Short Plays, Up-Close and Unsettled, Purposely by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The anthology “In This Moment” is presented free of charge by Theater for One in a mobile booth in the Pershing Square Signature Center’s lobby.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:18PM

Dedicated Denver fans wait hours for a few seconds with Bruce Springsteen by Alison Borden

The man who appeared at Denver’s Tattered Cover Book Store on Wednesday was Bruce Springsteen, the lauded author whose writing -- not his guitar -- does the all the talking.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 04:13PM

A Guide to Holiday Concerts at Joe’s Pub, the Beechman, and More by Michael Gioia

Megan Hilty plays Joe’s Pub, the Sparkle benefit returns to NYC, and a Donald Trump-inspired Grab ‘Em by the Jingle Bells hits the Beechman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM

‘Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley’: Comic play is a gift for Jane Austen fans by Celia Wren

Round House is part of the rolling premiere of the holiday sequel to “Pride and Prejudice.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:02PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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HAMILTON's Nicholas Christopher, Jasmine Cephas Jones and More to Headline BROADWAY AT W This Weekend by BroadwayWorld

This Sunday, December 4th, 42 Seven Productions in conjunction with IndieFork and W Times Square will welcomecast members from the revolutionary show HAMILTONfor the ninth installment of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:57PM

'Tonya and Nancy: The Rock Opera' is a trip back to 1994's skating controversy by Chris Jones

In the aftermath of Donald Trump removing the kneecaps of the elite establishment, without either anesthesia or a majority of the popular vote, what do we make of the cultural legacy of Tony…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:51PM

Terrence McNally and More Set for Edward Albee Tribute on THEATER TALK This Week by TV News Desk

The latest episode of THEATER TALK, A Tribute to Edward Albee, draws on the reminiscences of those who knew the great writer at distinct periods of his life.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:49PM

NYMF Names Winning Gala Shows by Olivia Clement

Two of the winning musicals will receive developmental support and a subsidized production at the 2017 Festival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Broadway’s Wicked Will Mark Major Milestone This Weekend by Andrew Gans

The hit musical will surpass a Disney favorite to become the ninth longest-running production in Broadway history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

The Broadway.com Show: Amelie Makes a Date with B'way, Mean Girls Gets a Director, Lin-Manuel Miranda Ups His EGOT Chances & More by Broadway.com

In this week's episode, we talk about Amelie on Broadway, the stars of the Something Rotten! tour, Tony nominees Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello in off-Broadway's Sweeney Todd, Dream…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Klinkhart’s Troupe of Midgets by Trav S.D.

I stumbled across this image the other day and got curious. I could only find a few facts: this troupe of little people was managed by German born Oscar Klinkhart (ca.1897-1975). They were…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:36PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Trent Is Getting Ready in New Clip from CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND by BroadwayWorld TV

Can't get enough of the 'Sexy Getting Ready' song You're in luck, because on Friday's episode of CW'sCRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, Trent gets his turn. And you're doubly lucky, because we've got an e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Laura Osnes, Lindsay Mendez and More to Celebrate '75 YEARS OF STREISAND' with the American Pops by BroadwayWorld

Maestro Luke Frazier and The American Pops Orchestra - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will continue their all-star 2016-2017 season with Don't Rain on My Parade 75 Years of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

For Good! WICKED Will Become 9th Longest-Running Show in Broadway History by BroadwayWorld

The international blockbuster Wicked will play its 5,462nd Broadway performance on Sunday, December 4th at 2pm, surpassing Beauty and the Beast to become the 9th longest-running production i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

A Guide to Holiday Concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Michael Gioia

The Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza returns, Norm Lewis goes it solo, Annaleigh Ashford rings in the New Year, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Give them a hand! Musicals stage a comeback by The Washington Post

By Peter Marks, The Washington Post It’s musical theater geekdom, for the win. That’s right, all you show tune skeptics, you who snicker at the spectacle of unison-dancing cats o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:24PM

Livestreaming the 2016 Latina/o Theatre Commons (LTC) New York City Convening—Thurs, Dec 1 to Sat, Dec 3—#LTCnewyorkcity, #cafeonda by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The Latina/o Theatre Commons (LTC) presents the 2016 LTC New York City Convening, celebrating the vibrant history and exciting future of Latinx theatre in NYC, livestreaming…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:17PM

MGM’s Valley Girl Musical Remake Casts Its Leading Lady by Andrew Gans

Jessica Rothe will star under the direction of Rachel Lee Goldenberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:14PM

The Stars of A Bronx Tale Reveal Their Versions of “The Car Door Test”

How can you tell if a person you’re with is worth your time, attention, and affection?

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:09PM

Tower’s Russ Solomon sees old storefront mural as a link to Sacramento’s psychadelic past

In 1973, a local graphic artist named Frank Carson made Tower Records founder Russ Solomon an offer he couldn't very well refuse. If Solomon paid for the materials and rented … Click t…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 03:04PM

Watch Kristin Chenoweth Get Wicked in Hairspray Live! Preview by Adam Hetrick

Here’s your first musical preview of the Tony winner as Velma Von Tussle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM

Livestreaming The National Performance Network Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas—Fri, Dec 2 to Sat, Dec 3—#AMAustin, #LiveAndOnStage by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. The National Performance Network Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas livestreams on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Friday Decemb…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:00PM

Theater News: Ari Graynor and More to Join the American premiere of Anna Jordan's Yen

Trip Cullman directs the MCC Theater production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

'Burning Bluebeard' returns, briefly, for the holidays by Morgan Greene

"Burning Bluebeard" will emerge once again from the ashes, The Ruffians announced Wednesday.  The ensemble-driven holiday show, inspired by the horrific moment in Chicago history when the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Fred Ebb Foundation Donates Over $1.6 Million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids by BroadwayWorld

The Fred Ebb Foundation has announced that its 2016 donation to Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS will total 1.675 million dollars, bringing the foundation's total contribution to BCEFA to 13…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:52PM

A tale of two Lears: Glenda Jackson and Antony Sher scale Shakespeare's mightiest tragedy by Charles McNulty

Two major productions of “King Lear” are taking place on opposite sides of the River Thames, but for London audiences this embarrassment of Shakespearean riches is as normal as autumn’…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:50PM

Sandys and Brennan Command The Stage in Remy Bummpo’s “Pygmalion” by James Murray

Reviewed By: James Murray Recommended The play, which was the basis for Lerner & Lowe’s [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:48PM

Southern California Ballet celebrates 25 years of 'The Nutcracker' by Michael James Rocha

Southern California Ballet is going all out with its 25th production of “The Nutcracker” by showcasing world-renowned dancers Jeremy Rucker and Dominique Larose as well as local Broadwa…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:45PM

Tony Nominee Emily Skinner to Bring Intimate New Year's Eve to Triangle Players by BroadwayWorld

Richmond Triangle Players celebrates the end of the year in style with An Intimate New Year's Eve with Emily Skinner, on Saturday, December 31.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:41PM

Tick, Tick…BOOM!’s Nick Blaemire Releases New EP by Michael Gioia

His new collection of music is titled The Ampersand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

Sarah Silverman announces Keswick Theatre appearance by Nick Vadala

Us Philadelphians will have something to laugh about early on in the New Year, courtesy of comedian Sarah Silverman.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 02:36PM

Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen & Justice Smith Set for Yen Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen. Directed by Trip Cullman and penned…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Stars of London's Ragtime Share Why Its Story of Anguish & Hope Deserves to Be Told in 2016 by Ryan McPhee

The first act of Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally's Ragtime ends with Sarah, a young black woman, murdered by police as she's mistakenly identified as a potential a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

National Tour Theater Review: IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS by Tony Frankel

I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS WITH A BETTER SCRIPT I suppose it’s possible that Irving Berlin’s White Christmas might succeed with audiences. Possible, that is, if they are w…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:33PM

FREEDOM RIDERS Among NYMF's 2016 Gala Award Winners by BroadwayWorld

The New York Musical Festival NYMF, previously known as The New York Musical Theater Festival, has announced the recipients of their 2016 Awards, given out at this year's Gala.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:31PM

VIDEO: First Look - HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Kristin Chenoweth Sings 'Miss Baltimore Crabs' by TV News Desk

NBC has just released an all-new promo for HAIRSPRAY LIVE featuring Kristin Chenoweth performing the show-stopping number 'Miss Baltimore Crabs.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29PM

Cher, Mark Ruffalo, and More Sound the Climate-Change Alarm in Trailer for In This Climate by Tolly Wright

In what might just be the scariest movie coming out next year, Cher, Mark Ruffalo, and more celebrities are ready to ring the alarm about global warming in the upcoming documentary In This C…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:28PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

The Christians - Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted, is offering $15 tickets to performances December 1-18.  Use code 28908 online at steppenwolf.org or call Audience Services…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 02:18PM

Music News: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, Starring Santino Fontana, to Receive Cast Recording

New York City Center's Encores! Off-Center presented the Howard Ashman/Alan Menken musical last summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Michael Feinstein Debuts as AMERICAN SONGBOOK Host; Billy Porter, Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform by TV News Desk

NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and theNew Jersey Performing Arts CenterNJPAC announced that the 4thseason of the award-winningAmerican Songbook at NJPACseries will be hosted b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Clay Siegall & The Future of Cancer Fighting Biotechnology by Rino16

When it comes to illnesses in today’s society, Cancer is one of the worlds most prevalent diseases. These deadly cells can manifest and grow throughout the years in the human in areas …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 01:42PM

Encores! Off-Center Staging of GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER Heads to the Recording Studio by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Recordshas announced plans to record the first-ever cast album of the musicalKurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater, based on the recent production by theNew York City Cente…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

BWW TV: The Ensemble Company of Broadway-Bound JITNEY Meets the Press! by BroadwayWorld TV

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway debut ofAugust Wilson's Jitney, directed by Tony Award winnerRuben Santiago-HudsonThe Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Gem of the Ocean, will begin previews Wed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Javier Munoz - Omaze Promo

Javier Munoz - Omaze Promo

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Music Theatre International Nabs Licensing Rights to MATILDA THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International MTI has secured licensing rights to the worldwide smash hit, Matilda the Musical, based on Roald Dahl's novel Matilda.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Nick Kroll Wants Bernie Sanders & President Obama to Guest in Broadway's OH HELLO by BroadwayWorld

OH HELLO's Nick Kroll says his dream guest would be former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete! by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theaterannounced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Ann…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM

Posh to be staged with all-female cast by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Play loosely based on the Bullingdon Club will be performed as it was initially written, using the male names and the ‘he’ pronounPosh, the play depicting the privileged world and debauc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

The Cast of August Wilson's Jitney Is Poised for the Play's Broadway Debut by Lindsey Sullivan

Jitney is the only work from the great August Wilson's American Century Cycle yet to play on Broadway. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning scribe's drama begins performances at Manha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Andrea McArdle Set for Six-Part PBS Concert Series by Andrew Gans

Michael Feinstein will host the evenings of song.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Watch Nick Kroll Recite a Very Powerful Spoken-Word Poem for the End of Comedy Bang! Bang! by Jesse David Fox

While Comedy Bang! Bang!'s Scott Aukerman had previously told Vulture there was much debate over who would be the guests for the show's series finale (Ben Affleck, Jon Hamm, and Tatiana Masl…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:07PM

Interviews: 5 minutes with: Jane Hazlegrove 'I left Casualty because I wanted to get back to theatre'

The actress tells us what it's like working on the Royal Court's The Sewing Group and why she left TV for the stage

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:02PM

Theater News: Blueprint Specials, Starring Laura Osnes and Will Swenson, Sets Full Casting

This Under the Radar Festival offering will feature U.S. Military veterans as well as Active Duty and Reserve Service Members in its ensemble.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Here’s Your GIF Guide to the Best Moments From Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Drunk History Episode by Devon Ivie

The hotly anticipated Lin-Manuel Miranda episode of Drunk History finally aired last night on Comedy Central, where fans of Hamilton and history alike were treated to LMM’s honey-whiskey-i…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:57PM

Call Answered: Conference Call with Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway: The New York Pops' Holiday Concert "Make The Season Bright" by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: The holidays are my favorite time of year! What makes this city even better, is the sound of the season during The New York Pops annual holiday concert! This year's concert, "…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:53PM

Fox Italy Appoints Former Disney Exec Paul Zonderland as New Head by Nvivarelli

ROME – Fox Italy has announced that Paul Zonderland, a former head of Disney in Italy, has been appointed its managing director just as Osvaldo De Santis is retiring after 33 years as …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:50PM

A small town, southern-style Silver Belles at Signature Theatre (review) by Jeffrey Walker

After the recent political season we have all just made it through, the song “We Need A Little Christmas” has never seemed more apropos. So you won’t find this guy bemoaning yet anothe…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM

Don’t Miss: Pilobolus by Matthew Wexler

If you’re looking for more unconventional holiday entertainment this season, head to NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts to witness the creative athleticism of Pilobolus. Remai…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:48PM

Halifax Square Chapel Centre introduces ‘pay what you can’ scheme by David Hutchison

An arts centre in Halifax is to allow audiences to decide what they pay to see theatre shows. Square Chapel Centre for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:48PM

Aladdin review at Courtyard Theatre, Hereford – ‘joyously exuberant’ by Ian Barge

Hereford is very fortunate to have at its heart a theatre as dynamic and innovative as the Courtyard. This year’s Aladdin deserves

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:45PM

Behind The Scenes of Macy's Iconic Holiday Window Display by Sarah Wesley Lemire

It's an unseasonably warm November day in New York. The sky is a resplendent blue and folks strolling past Macy's in Herald Square seem to be walking a bit slower than usual — to get a pee…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:45PM

Theatre and Meaning at Kakuma Refugee Camp by HowlRound

By Jessica Bauman. Director and educator Jessica Bauman writes about her experience teaching theatre in a refugee camp in Kenya.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:40PM

PHOTOS: Fans meet Bruce Springsteen at Denver’s Tattered Cover bookstore by Andy Cross

Bruce Springsteen visits the Tattered Cover bookstore on Colfax Ave. in Denver to promote his new memoir, "Born to Run" Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, 2016.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:36PM

Nationwide Title Clearing provides online property reports by Rino16

Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC) is privately held firm that exclusively deals with research and document processing. June 2014, Title defects is a major concern for real estate industry in t…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 12:33PM

Broadway's ALADDIN to Perform New Version of 'Friend Like Me' Live on GMA by BroadwayWorld

The cast of Disney'sAladdin, led by Adam Jacobs Aladdin and Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart Genie, will perform a never-before-seen version of the show-stopping production number Fri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:33PM

No Man's Land! by Webmaster

No Man's Land Written and directed by Melissa Moschitto Presented by The Anthropologists at TheaterLab, NYC November 18-December 11, 2016 Given its focus on identity, race, and …

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 12:28PM

Nice Fish, Harold Pinter Theatre, London — ‘Musings’

Mark Rylance’s performance is compelling, but the play itself is lightweight stuff

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:24PM

Arena Stage Is Developing 25 New Political Plays and Musicals by Andrew Gans

The Power Plays initiative will feature the work of 25 writers over a 10-year period.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Test Your Knowledge: 11 Times the Holidays and Theatre Collided by Ruthie Fierberg

The season of cheer is in full swing, now that we’ve gobbled our turkey and dug into our stuffing. How much do you know about the holidays as seen onstage?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

‘A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play’ Opens Thursday, December 8th at 7:30 PM and Plays Through Sunday, December 11th at Howard Community College by Guest Author

HCC’s Arts Collective Presents A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio Play December 8–11, 2016 SHOW DATES AND TIMES: Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 PM Friday, December 9 at 7:30 PM Saturday, De…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:21PM

A BRONX TALE Opens Tomorrow; New Block of Tickets on Sale Through Next Fall by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder A BRONX TALE opens on Broadway tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Talks Netflix's 'Series of Unfortunate Events' on THE VIEW by TV News Desk

On this week's THE VIEW on ABC, actor Neil Patrick Harris gave the co-hosts a glimpse at his role in Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - THE GREAT COMET's Grace McLean by Caryn Robbins

Today, Grace McLean speaks exclusively with BWW about making her Broadway debut and explains the importance of telling new, original stories in contemporary theater.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Aladdin review – Vikki Stone's brilliant villain brings out the boos by Lyn Gardner

Lyric Hammersmith, London Daftness trumps topicality in a magic carpet ride that finds the actors working the audience really well, even if the dame gets a bit lost in the washVice is except…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:18PM

And For Their Next Trick! The Illusionists: Turn of the Century Cast Appears in a Swirl of Color by Lindsey Sullivan

Tropical birds, juggling balls and top hats at the ready! The Illusionists: Turn of the Century is making magic, mayhem and merry on the Great White Way, and audiences are sure to be enchant…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

The Cast of August Wilson's Jitney Are Poised for the Play's Broadway Debut by Lindsey Sullivan

Jitney is the only work from the great August Wilson's American Century Cycle yet to play on Broadway. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning scribe's drama begins performances at Manha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Getting Political: Arena Stage Launches Power Plays Initiative by American Theatre Editors

The program will commission and develop over 25 original plays and musicals about politics.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:03PM

MCA Studio: ONEOFUS workshop by Bt

Saturday, December 10 at 1-3PM Museum of Contemporary Art220 E. Chicago Ave$25, or free with ticket to Beauty and the BeastThe creators of Beauty and the Beast put the experience of disabili…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:02PM

Silent No More Will Share Stories of Life With Hearing Loss by Olivia Clement

The documentary theatre work will be staged for one night only at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Photo Flash: Brandon Dirden, John Douglas Thompson, and More Introduce Broadway's Jitney

Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson directs the August Wilson classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Quick tip: InnerMission's new season rises with 'Sun' by James Hebert

The adventurous and socially engaged InnerMission Productions has just launched its second full season with a lineup of works that are all San Diego premieres. First up is Martin Zimmerman�…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:00PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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First Look at New Off-Broadway Musical Ride the Cyclone by Hannah Vine

The show tells the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Roundabout Thanks Major Donors at Annual Artistic Director’s Circle Dinner by Roundabout

  On Monday, November 14, Todd Haimes (Artistic Director/CEO) joined with Roundabout’s major donors and some of Roundabout’s artists for the annual Artistic Director’s Circle Dinn…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:57AM

Photos: Exclusive first look: Evelyn Hoskins and cast in Peter and the Starcatcher

Luke Sheppard's production opens at the Royal & Derngate in December

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

Video: In rehearsals with Sherman Theatre's The Emperor's New Clothes

We chat to director Kevin Lewis about putting a production on in two languages

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

Theatre News: Alfred Fagon Award winners announced

Talawa Theatre's Michael Buffong was on hand to present the awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

Ambassador Theatre Group to Expand Operations in North America by Robert Viagas

Two new U.S. executives have been hired for the company that now owns two Broadway theatres and is seeking more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

REVIEW: Disaster, Charing Cross Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo There is no doubt in my mind that Disaster! has everything needed to be a success in the West End. Judging from the audience reaction I would have thought it might already be…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:52AM

Chicago Theatre Makers Discuss Moving Forward Post-Election by Michael Gioia

What comes next for Chicago theatre now that Donald Trump is President-Elect?

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Lin-Manuel Miranda Present a New Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The Moana duo debut an original YouTube musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Glyndebourne behind-the-scenes documentary to air on BBC4 by Matthew Hemley

BBC4 will go behind the scenes of Glyndebourne’s production of The Barber of Seville, in a documentary that will be shown before

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Brexit could cost London millions in arts funding, warns Labour’s Tom Watson  by Georgia Snow

London culture could miss out on millions of pounds in funding after Brexit, Labour has warned. New research by the party reveals

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Now more than ever. by Lorraine Treanor

In 2017, we will head into a social and political time unlike any other in our modern history. Theater, far from being superfluous, will be essential to helping all of us understand our liv…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:42AM

Chris Harris wins first £1k Richard Carne Award for Welsh playwrights by David Hutchison

Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre has named Chris Harris as the winner of a new £1,000 award, which aims to celebrate and nurture playwriting

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:41AM

See GG Gharachedaghi in Sex Tips For Straight Women From A Gay Man by Hannah Vine

Matt Murphy presents the Off-Broadway three-character comedy written by Murphy and playing the 777 Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM

Sally Struthers and Carter Calvert to Star in NC Theatre's ALWAYS?PATSY CLINE by BroadwayWorld

Emmy Award-winning actress, Sally Struthers, will return to the role of 'Louise Seger' in North Carolina Theatre's production of Always...Patsy Cline. Carter Calvert Broadway It Ain't Nothin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM

To Thine Own Self Be True: A Female “Hamlet” Plays At Curtain Call Youth Theatre by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL The idea of a woman playing the lead in Shakespeare’s Hamlet is not a new one. The first female Hamlet, Elizabeth Powell, performed the role at London’s Drury Lan…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 11:33AM

Another Night Before Christmas review at Bridge House Theatre, London – ‘heartfelt’ by Dave Fargnoli

It’s Christmas Eve, and a jaded social worker is about to have her festive spirit kick-started by a delusional homeless man who

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:32AM

Yeah, He Influenced Dylan and Carlin by Jason Zinoman

Jake Broder brings back a cult comedian in the solo show “His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:31AM

‘Manon Lescaut’ at Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo Datebook

London’s Royal Opera House is staging a production of Puccini's “Manon Lescaut” through December 12, 2016.Kent, who is the director of Royal Opera’s Tosca, created this production of…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:22AM

Photos: Meet the Broadway Cast of Jitney by Monica Simoes

The cast of August Wilson’s Jitney greeted the press November 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of August Wilson's JITNEY on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway debut ofAugust Wilson's Jitney, directed by Tony Award winnerRuben Santiago-HudsonThe Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars, Gem of the Ocean, will begin previews Wed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Breaking News: Beth Leavel, Joe Carroll & More Will Join Laura Osnes and Corey Cott in BANDSTAND by BroadwayWorld

The producers of the new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton, have justannounced that Tony Award winner Beth Leavel The Drowsy Cha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Character Card #1: Kristin Chenoweth as Velma Von Tussle by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has exclusive characters cards for HAIRSPRAY LIVE and we're bringing you a new one every day leading up to the special television event We start out with Kristin Chenoweth

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Michael Abbensetts obituary by Michael Coveney

Playwright who explored the themes of race and identity in his stage and television work, most notably in the BBC drama series Empire RoadThe legacy of the colonial experience in the Caribbe…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

Darren Criss Will Host Hairspray Live! Digital Viewing Experience by Adam Hetrick

Viewers will be able to watch the behind-the-scenes action in real-time as part of a multi-camera Facebook Live event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Photos: Celebrating Mandy Patinkin On Broadway by Hannah Vine

Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin celebrates his birthday November 30. Take a look back at some of his Broadway highlights spanning over 30 years.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:13AM

Shirley Booth Glass Menagerie Will Be Broadcast in December by Andrew Gans

TCM will air the 1966 TV version of the Tennessee Williams classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Michael Feinstein to Make Debut as Host of NJPAC's AMERICAN SONGBOOK by TV News Desk

NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and theNew Jersey Performing Arts CenterNJPAC announced that the 4thseason of the award-winningAmerican Songbook at NJPACseries will be hosted b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Get Spellbound! See the Magic Makers of The Illusionists: Turn of the Century Hit the Stage by Lindsey Sullivan

It's a whole lot more than some hocus pocus! Broadway's The Illusionists: Turn of the Century opened at the Palace Theatre on November 25 and has been enchanting audiences and prompt…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Tony Winner Beth Leavel Will Join Laura Osnes & Corey Cott in Bandstand on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Tony winner Beth Leavel will get back into the swing of things and reprise her performance in Bandstand when it transfers to Broadway. Directed and choreographed by Hamilton's Andy Blank…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Bingo-a-Go-Go Starts Tonight by Trav S.D.

Filed under: Burlesk, Contemporary Variety, PLUGS, SOCIAL EVENTS Tagged: Anna Copacabanna, Bingo-a-Go-Go, Ethyl's

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:12AM

See Who’s Joining Laura Osnes and Will Swenson in the Blueprint Specials by Olivia Clement

The lost Frank Loesser musicals from WWII are being revived featuring Broadway regulars and military veterans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

IAP Worldwide Services’ Recent Contracts, Acquisitions, and Restructuring by Rino16

About IAP Worldwide Services IAP Worldwide is a leading global-scale provider of logistics, mission support services, and technical services. In 2014, during the restructuring of IAP Worldwi…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 11:05AM

Tony Nominee Thomas Sadoski and Fiancé Amanda Seyfried Are Expecting by Ruthie Fierberg

The actors—who met at Second Stage—announced their engagement in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Theater News: Broadway Musical Bandstand, With Laura Osnes and Corey Cott, Announces Full Casting

The musical's world-premiere cast reunites for its Broadway debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Actors Fund Announces Second L.A. Affordable Housing Complex

Life as an actor can be unpredictable, but having a roof over your head shouldn’t be. With skyrocketing rent prices and a saturated talent pool in urban markets like New York City and …

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:00AM

Marianne Elliott, Whoopi Goldberg & other news, treats & interesting titbits by Ian Foster

Marianne Elliott, Whoopi Goldberg, Joe Hill-Gibbins, Robert Lindsay, Roald Dahl and Arthur Darvill are amongst those rounded up here.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Back to Baltimore 1962, in ‘Hairspray Live!’ by Kathryn Shattuck

NBC broadcasts its production of the Tony-winning Broadway musical on Dec. 7.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:54AM

Paulette Haupt to Leave Eugene O’Neill Theater Center by American Theatre Editors

Haupt steps down after leading the National Music Theater Conference for 40 years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:53AM

Principal Cast Announced for Broadway’s Bandstand Musical by Andrew Gans

Beth Leavel and more will join Laura Osnes and Corey Cott.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Get Ready to LOL & Aww with Matilda's Dynamic Duo John Sanders & Lesli Margherita

Matilda stars John Sanders & Lesli Margherita talk about going from OBC to closing night, laughing on stage & off, and moments you might not notice.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:51AM

The Peony Pavilion, Sadler’s Wells, London — review

National Ballet of China’s staging of a 16th-century epic is dazzling and vivid

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:49AM

Jiří Kylián programme, Palais Garnier, Paris — review

Three works by the Czech choreographer provide an unexpected winter treat

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:44AM

Lady Macbeth von Mzensk, Bayerische Staatsoper, Munich

A staging that takes a surprisingly gentle approach to Shostakovich’s brutal opera

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:43AM

Broadway Gifts for Geeks & Nerds by Broadway Reviewed

What do you get for that special Broadway baby in your life who loves all things geeky? They already have posters of Broadway shows plastered on their walls, they drink out of their favorite…

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 10:39AM

A RETURN TO AN IDEAL OF CIVILIZED HAPPINESS by Leah Reddy

Though the movie Holiday Inn takes place in the early days of the United States’ entry into World War II, the stage version of Holiday Inn is set just after the war, from August of 1946…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 10:36AM

Opera Review: BEMF Hangs Out with the Sun King by Susan Miron

The stellar BEMF team whips up a holiday confection that's worth catching year after year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

Mitsuko Uchida, Royal Festival Hall, London — review

The pianist was tuned in to the intimacy and grandeur of two Mozart piano concertos

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:22AM

Questlove crashed Lin-Manuel Miranda's ‘Drunk History’ episode by Nick Vadala

Hamilton star Lin-Manuel Miranda stopped by Comedy Central’s Drunk History on Tuesday, and, surprisingly, so did Questlove.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 10:15AM

Photo Coverage: THE ILLUSIONISTS: TURN OF THE CENTURY returns to Broadway- Meet the Cast! by Walter McBride

The Illusionists - Turn Of The Century returns to Broadway for the third consecutive holiday season with a new show designed to transport audiences back to the golden age of magic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Trav S.D. Talks W.C. Fields on “Hear and Now”! by Trav S.D.

As part of Fields Fest, on November 17, your humble correspondent appeared on Rachel Cleary’s “Hear and Now” show on Radio Free Brooklyn to talk about the festival and the …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:06AM

Photo Flash: First Look - Josh Groban, Tony Bennett & More Set for Tonight's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER by TV News Desk

The arrival of the holidays wouldn't be complete without a dazzling display of musical talent and the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, live from Rockefeller Center in New …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

VIDEO: Alex Newell, Nick Adams & More Pay Tribute to Britney Spears at 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Loves series made its eagerly-anticipated return to Feinstein's54 Below this month with Broadway Loves Britney, a sleek evening of song and dance paying tribute to the princess …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM

HOW TO DATE A FEMINIST – Arcola Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Satirical rom-com show turns gender stereotypes upside down in a fresh and funny evening.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:49AM

Best Original Song Oscar: ‘La La Land,’ ‘Moana,’ ‘Hidden Figures’ could join 16 films with multiple nominations by Paul Sheehan

At this year’s Oscars, several films are strong contenders to garner double nominations in Best Original Song. “La La Land,” “Moana,” “Sing,” …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:49AM

Theatre News: Harry Shearer, Stephen Merchant and Elizabeth McGovern lead cast of Christmas Without Tears

The charity event will raise money for Shelter and Copenhagen Youth Project Camden

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:48AM

Theatre News: Sherman Theatre's Richard Carne playwright prize awarded

The winner of the Sherman's New Welsh Playwrights Programme has been announced

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:48AM

Kathleen Chalfant Joins Cast of Red Bull Theater's The White Devil by Olivia Clement

John Webster's play will receive a reading as part of the Off-Broadway company's Obie-winning Revelation series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:45AM

De Niro ‘fussing with things’ at Broadway’s ‘Bronx Tale’ by Michael Riedel

Robert De Niro told Page Six earlier this month that he was “annoyed” that the producers of the musical adaptation of “A Bronx Tale” tapped Broadway vet Jerry Zaks to direct instead …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:25AM

King And I and Hawaii Five-0 star Keo Woolford dies aged 49

The actor starred in The King And I opposite Elaine Paige and more recently on television in the remake of Hawaii Five-0.

SOURCE: www.irishexaminer.com at 09:23AM

Hot Clip of the Day: It Doesn't Get Better Than Mandy & Patti in Evita at the 1980 Tony Awards

Give your day the start it needs with "A New Argentina".

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:21AM

The Snow Queen review – spectacular sleigh ride to Scandinavia by Alfred Hickling

New Vic, Newcastle-under-LymeTheresa Heskins whisks Andersen’s fairytale back to its Danish roots, adding a snow flurry of hygge and revealing its debt to DickensAt the end of a year in wh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM

Films of Fields #16: If I Had a Million by Trav S.D.

We’ll be blogging about comedian W.C. Fields all through November and December as part of our tribute to the comedian called Fields Fest.  For a full list upcoming live Fields Fest e…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

Text of the Day: The Children 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 09:00AM

Diary: Forgetful actors remind us they’re only human by Tabard

Tabard’s heart goes out to Ron Cook, who he saw perform in The Children last week. It was the opening night, and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Round Two with Sean Grandillo by Joy

It was so great to catch up with Sean again. We spoke about his upcoming show at 54 Below on December 5th & his new role on ABC's The Real O'Neals.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 09:00AM

Millennial Musical Theater Composers Go From Great White Way to ‘La La Land’ by Harry Haun

December is a red-letter month for Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, a pair of musical millennials who are so new to the game that they are still checking off firsts. Their first film musical, …

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:00AM

Diary: Staunton silent on snacks by Tabard

And the award for most shameless publicity stunt this week goes to TodayTix. The ticketing app, hearing that Imelda Staunton had suggested

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Letters of the week by The Stage

Noisy audiences put me off After having to contend with the increasing problem of members of the audience not being able to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Sinbad review at the New Wolsey, Ipswich – ‘a banging rock’n’roll soundtrack’ by Fergus Morgan

The New Wolsey Theatre’s annual pantomime ian’t just your regular, run-of-the-mill, f-list celebrity-filled affair. It’s a Christmas show with a difference: a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:51AM

Advocating for Inclusion in Post 11/9 America by Admin

  I’ve been thinking a lot about how we are starting to look at the world as “pre 11/9” and “post 11/9.” That’s not a typo, and is in no way meant to disrespect references t…

SOURCE: stageandcandor.com at 08:47AM

Review: Dr Angelus, Finborough Theatre by Rob Ellis

They say write what you know, so let’s hope James Bridie was delving into some fiction when he wrote Dr Angelus. Bridie, a GP turned playwright, and without who we wouldn’t have a little…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:31AM

Blogs: In this time of cuts, libraries and theatre should team up

Artistic director of Attic Theatre Louise Hill on the company's latest production of Great Expectations which takes place among the bookstacks in Wimbledon Library

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:31AM

Damien Chazelle and Emma Stone Give the Backstory on La La Land’s Tricky Party Scene by David Marchese

La La Land is an exuberant love letter to old movies, in both its story (a modern Hollywood romance between aspiring actress Mia and jazz pianist Sebastian) and its many gleeful cinematic re…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:30AM

People Show: theatre misfits celebrate 50 years of creative anarchy by Lyn Gardner

Half a century after their first gig in a bookshop’s basement, the innovative group are staging their 132nd show which promises to be as unpredictable as everIt’s almost impossible to de…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Five Guys Named Moe review – crowdpleasing tribute to father of R&B by Mark Fisher

Festival Square theatre, Edinburgh Bandleader Louis Jordan’s songwriting skill shines through in this breezy jukebox show, which makes up for sparse plotting with abundant feelgood spiritH…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

NO PAY, NUDITY, Starring Gabriel Byrne & Nathan Lane, on Digital Download, DVD & VOD 12/13 by Movies News Desk

Following its 25 city U.S. theatrical monterey media is proud to announce the December 13th Digital Download, DVD amp VOD release of Lee Wilkof's off-beat comedy NO PAY, NUDITY.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

The Maxamoo Podcast Dives into Serial Podcast Dramas by Maxamoo

We dive into the world of theater via podcast, serialized plays experienced through our earbuds and iPhones. We tested out five podcast radio plays and pass along recommendations from others…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

PHOTO: Josh Groban Performs on Tonight's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER on NBC by TV News Desk

Tonight, NBC will present its annual CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER holiday special, featuring performances by THE GREAT COMET OF 1812's Josh Groban, along with Anthony Hamilton amp The Ham…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Off-Broadway Co-Stars Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Expecting First Child by TV News Desk

ET has confirmed the news that newly engaged couple Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoskiare expecting their first child together.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:08AM

Cinderella at the Corn Exchange, Newbury – ‘safe and static’ by Mike Rowbottom

A Cinderella with no Buttons, Dandini or Baron Hardup, this alternative take from Phil Willmott may be pacy but it’s never fully

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:03AM

Obituary: Bill Hetterley by Michael Quinn

As stage manager for leading venues in the regions and London, Bill Hetterley was well placed to see a succession of variety

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Energetic: Boisterous enjoyment and foot-tapping music compensate for outdated attitudes in Underbelly’s revival of Five Guys Named Moe, at the Spiegeltent in Edinburgh's Festival Square u…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE MERMAID at 5th Avenue Theatre - Diana Huey, Matthew Kacergis, Jennifer Allen and More! by Stage Tube

A spectacular new production of Disney's The Little Mermaid kicks off at The5th Avenue Theatrethis holiday season. Featuring the critically acclaimed work of DirectorGlenn Casale, this belov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:52AM

Arts organisations suffer drop in trust funding by David Hutchison

Arts organisations are getting less money from trusts and foundations than they used to, according to new Arts Council England figures. Data

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:29AM

Review: A Christmas Carol – As told by Jacob Marley (deceased), New Wimbledon Theatre by Katie Walsh

The tale of Ebenezer Scrooge is one of which most people are accustomed to, perhaps from reading the book, or having watched many the film adaption, which quite possibly had the Muppets in. …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:24AM

Review: Ilé la Wà, Rich Mix by Rob Ellis

Ilé la Wà translates to ‘We Are Home.’ Sometimes we all need some perspective – for all we’d like to complain about 2016, the unimaginable horrors of those suffering from displ…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:24AM

Review: Review: The Borrowers (Sherman Theatre)

Cardiff's Sherman Theatre stages Charles Way's adaptation of the classic book for Christmas

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:24AM

The Borrowers review at the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff – ‘small but perfectly formed’ by Rosemary Waugh

In a theatre season characterised by flash and razzamatazz, the Sherman Theatre is presenting a stage adaptation of Mary Norton’s The Borrowers.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:22AM

Cops looking for second woman connected to 'Hamilton' robberies by John Annese

Police are looking to question a second woman in a six-month long pickpocketing spree targeting audience members of the hit Broadway show.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:09AM

AFTER OCTOBER Finborough, SW10 by Libby Purves

THE 1930’S SPEAK TO US AGAIN…   It’s 1937, hard times for the just-managing family. The Monkhams are broke, dreading creditors and bailiffs. The great hope is that the son…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:08AM

All-female production of Posh to run in London by Matthew Hemley

Laura Wade’s Posh is to be staged in London with an all-female cast. The production will be directed by Cressida Carre and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

Snapshot: George Shearing plays “Dreamsville” by Terry Teachout

George Shearing and Neal Swainson perform Henry Mancini’s “Dreamsville” at the Munich Philharmonie in 1992: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:05AM

The Snow Queen review at New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme – ‘a visual treat’ by Neil Bonner

Writer and director Theresa Heskins can normally be relied upon to come up with a quality seasonal offering and she doesn’t disappoint

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

THE TEMPEST – Donmar @ King’s Cross by Carole Woddis

None of the plays would have travelled in quite the same way (to Broadway and back) had it not been for Harriet Walter sticking her colours to the mast from Day One, leading the company as B…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: George Shearing on taste by Terry Teachout

“For me, something is in good taste if I can accept it, understand it, and judge it as valuable property.” George Shearing (interviewed in Leonard Lyons, The Great Jazz Pianists: Speakin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Broadway AM Report, 11/30/2016 - Babs Arrives in Florida, STRICTLY BALLROOM Hits the UK! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news Barbra Streisand kicks off the Florida leg of her concert tour, and STRICTLY BALLROOM cha chas into the UK starting tonight

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - November 30, 2016

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM

Inside the brave new world of the Joffrey's 'Nutcracker': 'All the Christmas is still there' by Laura Molzahn

"The Nutcracker" is always a big production, literally. But on Election Day, Joffrey Tower was buzzing as never before. And not about the election, despite the artists' campaign T-shirts and…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Jersey Boys creators found guilty of copyright infringement by Georgia Snow

The creators of Jersey Boys have been found guilty of copyright infringement, after a US judge ruled that part of the show’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Review: The Snowman, The Peacock Theatre by Samuel Sims

As an army of minute children descend down the aisle towards a Christmas coated stage and form a freakish, yet excitable mosh pit, it can only mean one damn thing, The Snowman is back in t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:18AM

Review: Review: Bianco (Southbank Centre)

NoFit State Circus bring their show to the South Bank for Christmas

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:18AM

Theatre News: All-female production of Posh coming to London

Laura Wade's 2010 play will be revived at the Pleasance, Islington

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:18AM

Review: Review: Treasure Island (Birmingham Rep)

Bryony Lavery adapts Robert Louis Stevenson's swashbuckling classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:18AM

Aladdin – The Wok ‘n’ Roll Panto review at Theatr Clwyd – ‘a riotous extravaganza’ by Roger Foss

Theatr Clwyd has a tradition of rocking the panto boat and this new version of Peter Rowe’s script, last seen here 10 years ago,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:17AM

Treasure Island review at Birmingham Rep – ‘beautifully designed’ by Ben Kulvichit

In Treasure Island, Birmingham Rep follows last year’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with another family show about a child’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

Re-review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS – St James Theatre by Ian Foster

When The Last Five Years announced an extension of a week just after opening, it meant I was able to nab a pair of cheap tickets down the front, conveniently on the side where the shirtless …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Jersey Boys” Creators Found Guilty, Jimmy Fallon to Celebrat “Hamilton Mixtape,” Paul Newman’s Lost Chekhov Film. “Today on Broadway” is a …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins To Star In Carousel by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Carousel is to be produced at the English National Opera starring Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins as Billy Bigelow and Julie J…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:47AM

National Ballet of China’s The Peony Pavilion review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘mesmeric’ by Anna Winter

National Ballet of China’s The Peony Pavilion is a work of enthralling theatrical magic. It’s a strange, sensuous East-meets-West concoction of neoclassical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:44AM

Bianco: Here Be Dragons review at Winter Festival Big Top, London – ‘fun, festive circus’ by Paul Vale

For its 30th anniversary, NoFit State Circus, completes the Bianco trilogy with Here Be Dragons. Director Firenza Guidi, who also devised the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:43AM

Tom Espinoza Unveils ‘Harpoon,’ Readies Disney-Inspired ‘You Won’t Grow Up’ by John Hopewell

Unveiling a rough-cut of his buzzed-up feature debut “Arpón” (Harpoon) at Ventana Sur, Caracas-born Tom Espinoza is developing his second directorial outing, “No crecerás” (“You …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:41AM

NEWS: Laura Wade’s Posh gets all-female makeover at the Pleasance by Press Releases

A new all-female production of Posh, directed by Off West End Award winner Cressida Carré, will run at London's Pleasance Theatre in Islington from Wednesday 29 March to Saturday 22 April 2…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:38AM

The Vision Of Fabletics by Rino16

Fabletics is an internet retail store specializing in sportswear and the accessories to match, and is available on a subscription. The merchandise they carry is called athleisure. The member…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:36AM

What Can Theatre Do? A Post-Election Colloquy, Part 2 by American Theatre Editors

Playwrights and artistic directors share more fears, hopes, challenges, plans, and self-examination in response to the election of Donald Trump.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:25AM

‘Trainspotting’ at The Vaults, London by Amanda Avery

‘Trainspotting,’ a 75 minutes play, captures the essence of the controversies and will run through January 15, 2017, at The Vaults, London.Written by Scottish writer Irvine Welsh and fir…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:15AM

‘Fool for Love’ at Found 111, London by Amanda Avery

‘Fool for Love,’ a riveting play about love, loss and identity written by Sam Shepard and directed by Simon Evans will run through December 17, 2016, at Found 111, London.This Emily Dobb…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:10AM

5 shows to look out for in December: Dreamgirls, Cinderella, Buried Child & more by Emma Clarendon

The year is rapidly coming to a close. But before it does, there are more great shows to see in the lead up to Christmas. Here is Love London Love Culture’s guide to some of the best shows…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Red Hot Chili Peppers at Air Canada Centre by Nathan Richards

American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will perform at The Air Canada Centre on February 4, 2017.Red Hot Chili Peppers is touring in support of its …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:48AM

Liam Williams: Why can’t pantomime be trendy? by Liam Williams

In his new show, comedian Liam Williams gives the panto a postmodern twist. We need a bit of silliness in these austere and divided times, he explains Related: The best pantomimes of Christm…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:42AM

'Red Hot Chili Peppers' at The O2 Arena, London by Amanda Avery

The Grammy® Award-winning band “Red Hot Chili Peppers” will return for their first UK tour in five years at The O2 arena on December 5, 6, and 18, 2016.The band will be touring, promoti…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:11AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Scene Around: December 1 by The Stage

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Competition: Win tickets to see the Tony award-winning comedy LUV at the Park theatre by The Stage

Come and indulge in this delightful Tony Award winning comedy this Christmas, with its laugh out loud dialogue and its infectious energy.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

HOLD PLEASE: Get Ready for New Wage Rules by Sarah Marczynski

In March 2014, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Department of Labor to update the minimum wage and overtime standards. These new standards were supposed to go i…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Adrienne Truscott's Asking for It review – feminist standup with its pants down by Stephanie Merritt

Soho theatre, LondonAdrienne Truscott fights misogyny with hilarious slapstick, audience engagement – and she's naked from the waist downHere's a dilemma: if you're a feminist comedian del…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:36AM

Soapbox: Actors, don’t ruin my chance of snapping your best headshot by Soapbox

Headshots. The word that makes (most of) you actors out there sigh and quiver with dread and confusion. And unfortunately in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Rob Halliday: ESTA needs your help to maintain global technical standards by Rob Halliday

The thing about a good standard is, you’ve probably never thought about it. It seems obvious and sensible that the plug goes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: From new tech to casting, theatre is changing fast by Mark Shenton

We like to think we are constantly innovating and changing the map of human existence. And theatre people like to believe they are

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Cirque du Soleil "Luzia" employee dies in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco police say an employee at the Cirque du Soleil "Luzia" show has died from his injuries in what was termed an "industrial…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:59AM

Ingeborg Bachmann’s ‘Malina’ at Meet Factory, Prague by Hans Schneider

A theatrical rendition of Ingeborg Bachmann’s ‘Malina’ would be presented at Meet Factory in Prague on January 16, 2017.MeetFactory Theatre presents the adaptation of Ingeborg Bachmann…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:49AM

‘Puss in Boots’ at Manoel Theatre, Valletta by Laura Ponti

Masquerade Theatre Company presents the pantomime ‘Puss in boots’ at Manoel Theatre in Valletta from December 23, 2016 through January 8, 2017.This Christmas season enjoy an action-packe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:41AM

Are You Willing To Read One Blog Post or Two? by Joe Patti

In the course of 24 hours, two different articles about how to manipulate people into doing what you want came across my Twitter feed. Okay, it isn’t totally mind control but rather ho…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 01:32AM

Spotlight On...Beatriz Naranjo by Michael Block

Name: Beatriz NaranjoHometown: Caracas, VenezuelaEducation: BA Point Park UniversitySelect Credits: The Buddy Holly Story at TBTS (Maria Elena Santiago), 21 The Musical at Pittsburgh Playhou…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:12AM

ITN’s Best Sellers by Martin Denton

As we head toward the end of 2016, I am happy to announce the most popular plays on Indie Theater Now during the past 12 months. It’s a grand, eclectic list — with several repeat…

SOURCE: blog.indietheaternow.com at 01:06AM

Call for Proposals for the 2017-2018 Theater Season at the Arts Barn by Guest Author

Arts on the Green, the City of Gaithersburg’s home for the performing and visual arts which includes the Kentland’s Mansion and Arts Barn, is now soliciting production proposals for …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:02AM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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HEDWIG's Darren Criss Makes Feinstein's at the Nikko Debut Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Actor, musician and Emmy-nominated composer, Darren Criss, will make his Feinstein's at the Nikko debut for one performance only - tonight, November 30 at 7 p.m.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Catherine Charlebois and Jason Michael Evans Lead Ogunquit Playhouse's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The Music Hall by BroadwayWorld

The Music Hall and the Ogunquit Playhouse present the beloved Disney classic Beauty and the Beast, on stage at The Music Hall's Historic Theater in Portsmouth, tonight, November 30, throughD…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

STRICTLY BALLROOM Cha Chas Into the UK for Christmas, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The first UK staging of STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL - based on the much loved film that inspired the world to dance - is to premiere at West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, tonight30 November …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Josh Groban, Tony Bennett & More Set for NBC's CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTER Tonight by TV News Desk

NBC celebrates the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER CENTERtonight, Nov. 30 8-9 p.m. ET.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Don Lemon, George C. Wolfe & DeRay McKesson Honored at 2016 Native Son Awards by BroadwayWorld

Today, November 30, journalist, content creator and LGBT activist Emil Wilbekin will host the inaugural Native Son Awards honoring Tony Award-winning director and playwright, George C. Wolfe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Review: ‘Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley’ at Round House Theatre by Gina Jun

Love is in the air for Miss (Mary) Bennet this Christmas in the imagined, holiday-themed sequel to Jane Austen’s literary masterpiece Pride and Prejudice – Miss Bennet Christmas at …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:19AM

The Gathering by Arts Review

Vic Theatre Company presents the first professional staging in Melbourne of The Gathering – a new work by Belinda Jenkin and William Hannagan at fortyfivedownstairs from 30 November…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:15AM

Raise a Glass! Five Takeaways from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Drunk History Episode by Lindsey Sullivan

He did not throw away his shots! Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda was the latest tipsy storyteller on Comedy Central’s Drunk History on November 29, and it was glorious: greasy f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12AM

Seth Remembers How Florence Henderson Became Oklahhoma!’s Original Laurey by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth remembers the late Florence Henderson and her incredible audition story, plus new deconstructions!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Radio Plays: From Cold Lake, Playing on Air, LifeAfter, Dead Air & More by Maxamoo

We dive into the world of theater via podcast, serialized plays experienced through our earbuds and iPhones. We tested out five podcast radio plays and pass along recommendations from others…

SOURCE: Maxamoo at 12:00AM

Exclusive: Matilda Inks Professional and Amateur Licensing Deal by Adam Hetrick

Licensing giant Music Theatre International has picked up rights to the Tony-winning Roald Dahl musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Josh Groban Performs on NBC Holiday Celebration Tonight by Andrew Gans

The annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center features the internationally successful singer, now making his Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Molly Ringwald Shares Her Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

The Golden Globe nominee is currently starring in the stage adaptation of the screen classic Terms of Endearment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ride the Cyclone Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Part tragedy, part comedy, the show tells the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Musical Ride the Cyclone Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Part tragedy, part comedy, the original musical tells the story of a high school choir that boards a faulty roller coaster with tragic results.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Point Park Conservatory Dance Company shakes things up in 'Ballet Off-Center' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ballet is often synonymous with tutus, pointe shoes and old master choreographers such as George Balanchine — but it’s so much more than that.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

Stage review: Quantum Theatre stages 'Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' by Christopher Rawson

Which of your senses would you give up first? Granted, the five enhance each other. But taste — that would be first to go, right? Then feeling — even with all the physical danger that wo…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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