Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Uncle Nick’ at Wolf Pack Theatre Company by William Powell

Uncle Nick brings a merry good time to the Holidays Who hasn’t heard the line: “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house…” during the Christmas Holiday Season? Tha…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:59PM

This House, Garrick Theatre by Ismene.brown

Sharp Seventies political farce comes suddenly bang up to dateThis House arrives in the West End with magic timing - a comedy about the farcical horrors of being a government with a wafer-th…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 11:36PM

iLuminate – Opening Night Curtain Call by Sandi Durell

  iLuminate, named the best new act in America by “America’s Got Talent,” lit up the holidays with its “mesmerizing” (“Good Morning America”), “eye-popping” (Time Out)…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:22PM

Game of Thrones: Live Concert at The Air Canada Centre by Nathan Richards

Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi, along with a full orchestra and choir, will take fans on a musical journey at The Air Canada Centre on March 4, 2017.Game of Thrones is an American fa…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:01PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Pinocchio’ at The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto by Nathan Richards

A full-length balletic world premiere of the famous Italian children’s novel 'Pinocchio' will be staged at the National Ballet of Canada, Toronto, from March 11 to 24, 2017.Pinocchio, an I…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:54PM

PSO musicians return to thunderous ovation by Elizabeth Bloom / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The applause was rapturous, and the performance hadn't even begun.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:39PM

Performance Artist Cecilia Corrigan Kisses Her Muse, Hillary Clinton, Goodbye by Carey

Originally published in The Village Voice View this story online Like many Americans, artist Cecilia Corrigan was expecting to spend the final months of 2016 celebrating Hillary Clinton̵…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 10:33PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Recap: Friend Jambalaya by Allie Pape

Our culture allots two very separate slots to friendship and love. Friendship is considered a brittle thing, hard to make and easy to break, while love is supposed to occur near-instantaneou…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Character Actress Alice Drummond is Dead at 88 by Kaitlin Fontana

Veteran character actress and star of stage and screen Alice Drummond has died at 88, according to the New York Times. Drummond, who was active in theater and film since the 1960s, is perhap…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:55PM

Othello by Doug Marino

It's a hoity-toity theatre event.  The East Village.  New York Theatre Workshop.  Shakespeare reimagined.  Sam Gold directed.  Stars.  The audience physically c…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 09:42PM

Essential Arts & Culture: The Bard and Harry Potter, art after Fidel, John M. Miller's passing by Carolina A. Miranda

A “King Lear” double-header. Art after Fidel. And a quiet Los Angeles abstractionist passes away. I’m Carolina A. Miranda, staff writer at the Los Angeles, with all that’s blazing in…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:40PM

Alice Drummond, Character Actress, Dies at 88 by Daniel E. Slotnik

Ms. Drummond, a regular in Broadway and off Broadway productions in the 1960s and ’70s, had roles in films like “Ghostbusters,” “Awakenings” and “Doubt.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:12PM

Remote Controlled: Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on Reinventing ‘Hairspray’ by Debra Birnbaum

Welcome to Remote Controlled, Variety’s podcast series featuring the best and brightest in television, both in front of and behind the camera. This week’s episode features Variety exec…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:07PM

People You Should Know . . . Stephen D'Ambrose by Zack Calhoon

Stephen D’Ambrose has been working at theaters across the country for over 40 years, performing at The Guthrie, The Old Globe, Arizona Theater Co., Folger Shakespeare, St. Louis Rep, and m…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:06PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras unveils 2017 program by Arts Review

Kicking off on Friday 17 February, the 2017 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras features a bumper program of more than 80 events, exhibitions, music and theatre – in a glittering celebr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:55PM

21st International Film Festival of Kerala by Jayakumar R

The 21st International Film Festival of Kerala will take place at Thiruvananthapuram from December 9 through 16, 2016.The IFFK is organized every year by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:52PM

The Times They Were A-changin by Itn Playwright

From the moment they conceive, most parents have hopes and dreams for their children and are anxious to provide the discipline and encouragement they need to grow from helpless infants into …

SOURCE: blog.indietheaternow.com at 08:18PM

Watch the Trailer for a Documentary About Disney's First Black Animator by Kaitlin Fontana

Happy Friday! Here's a feel-good moment to float you into your weekend: Right now, you can stream a documentary on Netflix called Floyd Norman: An Animated Life. It's about the titular Norma…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:17PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' plans 2018 Broadway debut

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a hit debut on London's West End this summer, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is in talks to move to New York's Broadway in 2018, producers said on Friday.

SOURCE: Reuters at 07:39PM

P.E.I. police force apologizes to Nickelback for drunk driving post by The Canadian Press

The police officer who joked about making impaired drivers listen to Nickelback has apologized to the oft-criticized Alberta band.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:23PM

Peter Pan review at National Theatre, London – ‘heart-filling’ by Natasha Tripney

Sally Cookson’s 2012 production of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, revived and revised at the National Theatre for Christmas, sees her reuniting with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:21PM

Review: STOMP (Broadway in Chicago, 2016) by Lauren Whalen

Created in 1991 by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP is an hour and forty-five minutes of pure energy and stage craft. No special effects, just movement and music with ordinary hous…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 07:18PM

Red Carpet Challenge! The Stars of A Bronx Tale Play 'Where'd You Come From?' by Broadway.com

Yo! Matt Rodin asks the stars (and guests) of A Bronx Tale to guess which NYC borough celebs are from. Test your New York cred along with them!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:12PM

Spotlight On: Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Broadway.com

How Tony winners Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber indulge in sex, intrigue and betrayal in Broadway's Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:12PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Mark Cofta’s theater picks: December theater isn’t just the holidays by Mark Cofta

This month offers a raft of challenging premieres and revivals. And if you’re a grown-up feeling the spirit, who says the holidays can’t be sexy?

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:24PM

STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an All-New Promo by Stage Tube

NBC has unveiled an all-new promo for the highly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT. Get a first look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:22PM

The dish on 'Hairspray Live': John Waters, Kenny Leon, Baltimore upstart Unissa Cruse-Ferguson by Tim Smith

Asked the inevitable question about how things were going on the set of "Hairspray Live," which NBC will air Wednesday night, director Kenny Leon just laughed. And laughed. Then laughed some…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 06:18PM

#BuzzNow: Stunning Looks and a Standing O at A Bronx Tale's Broadway Bow by Broadway.com

Chazz Palmenteri's musical adaptation of his self-penned show opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre on December 1.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Spotlight On: Falsettos by Broadway.com

All about the Broadway revival of the beloved musical Falsettos.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Ariana Grande’s Got Tracy’s Back, Lin-Manuel Miranda Wants to Drunk Connect & More Lessons of the Week by Ryan McPhee

Happy Friday, and Happy December! It's that time of year again where we hunt YouTube for our favorite clips of Broadway divas singing holiday tunes, starting with this one. While Bernade…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Joe Iconis by Broadway.com

Joe Iconis stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about his 9th Annual Christmas Extravanganza with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

Take a Look Around! See the Cast of Ride the Cyclone's Opening Night Curtain Call by Lindsey Sullivan

Step right up! Ride the Cyclone opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre on December 1. The Rachel Rockwell-helmed production has already been extended and follows a high school choir eager to b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:12PM

BWW Exclusive: Ken Fallin Draws the Stage - A BRONX TALE 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 06:12PM

Photo Flash: See The New York Post's Cindy Adams Make her Broadway Debut as Grizabella! by Marissa Sblendorio

The New York Post's legendary gossip columnist, Cindy Adams, just made her Broadway debut during the curtain call of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS as Grizabella. She might not be Mamie's unders…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12PM

Questlove Reveals How Lin-Manuel Miranda Would Don a Disguise to Watch Celebrities in the Hamilton Audience by Halle Kiefer

As it turns out, that weird guy you saw in the bright blonde wig, coke-bottle glasses, and fake handlebar mustache staring at President Obama throughout the entirety of Hamilton was not, as …

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:08PM

Kate Burton, Boyd Gaines help dish out a James Joyce staging

The unexpected attraction of tiny audiences continues in odd and interesting ways.

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 06:06PM

Photo Flash: First Look at the Broadway Production of Dear Evan Hansen, Starring Ben Platt

The new show features a score by Tony nominees Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Video Flash: Preview Bette Midler's Sunday Today Interview About Hello, Dolly!

The iconic performer discusses her impending return to the Broadway stage on NBC.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Video Flash: Watch the Cast of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen in Action

Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Park, and more star in the new musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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8 Best Fashion Moments from A Bronx Tale Red Carpet by George Brescia

Celebrity stylist George Brescia shares his top fashion picks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:51PM

Once Tony Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis Developing New Work by Michael Gioia

Her musical Indian Joe is based on the life of a Native American man who changed her life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:49PM

REVIEW: Peter Pan, National Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo It’s a wonderful production that will delight audiences of all ages and had all of us clapping to show that we really do believe in fairies. This post REVIEW: Peter Pan…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:40PM

Watch Highlights of Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new musical is currently playing the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:32PM

Arizona’s Jason Hope Predicts You Won’t Think about the Internet of Things by Rino16

Arizona businessman Jason Hope has been in the tech space for years, and he’s often talked about the “Internet of Things.” This is a complex subject, but it boils down to t…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:24PM

Jonathan Larson’s Unheard Songs Will Be Given Voice in Concert by Michael Gioia

Musical theatre historian Jennifer Tepper will produce a concert of his work at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater Musical Adaptation of Ma Vie En Rose Heading to Sundance by Adam Hetrick

Four works have been selected for development during the two-week Lab at MASS MoCA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of 5th Avenue's THE LITTLE MERMAID - Diana Huey, Matthew Kacergis 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 05:18PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Diana Huey, Matthew Kacergis, Jennifer Allen and More in THE LITTLE MERMAID at 5th Avenue by BroadwayWorld

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 05:18PM

Holiday Time! Radio City Rockettes Brittany Paige Snyder & Danielle Betscher Talk All Things Christmas

Get to know Radio City Rockettes Brittany Paige Snyder & Danielle Betscher in this Christmas Q&A.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:16PM

What's next for the Australian Ballet: 'We have to create the classics for future' by Stephanie Convery

As the company stages the ‘timeless’ crowdpleaser Coppélia, its most faithful audiences remain hungry for new worksCan a ballet production from 1978 still be relevant today?The Australi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12PM

Ja Rule, Ashanti, Regina Spektor & More on Why They Wanted to Be a Part of The Hamilton Mixtape by Broadway.com

Ja Rule, Ashanti, Regina Spektor, Joell Ortiz and more on why they wanted to work with Lin-Manuel Miranda on The Hamilton Mixtape.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Darren Criss Arrives in Hairspray Live! Land, Katy Perry Comes to Broadway & Other Hot Shots That'll Make Your Day by Lindsey Sullivan

The holiday season is upon us, which means our Broadway wish list is getting longer. Darren Criss on the set of Hairspray Live!? Check! Megan Hilty in an ugly Christmas sweater? Check! …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

You Will Be Found! Get a First Look at Ben Platt & the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen by Lindsey Sullivan

Dear Evan Hansen, starring Ben Platt, is making its sound heard on the Great White Way. Take a first look at shots from the production and then catch it at the Music Box Theatre!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM

Notes From The Field ***** by Barry

By Isa Goldberg Cultural anthropologist, sociologist, and performance artist, Anna Deavere Smith returns to the New York stage, with yet another jolting theater documentary. This time the s…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 05:04PM

Highlights From Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway

Following an acclaimed, sold-out run Off-Broadway, the Broadway transfer of Dear Evan Hansen is now playing at the Music Box Theatre. Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Photo Flash: Alex Wyse, Tiffany Tatreau, and More Celebrate Opening Night of Ride the Cyclone

The New York premiere of Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell's musical is presented by MCC Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Hilary Kole Brings a Few of Her Favorite Things to Iridium this Holiday Season by Nitelifeexchange

ScoBar Entertainment is proud to present Hilary Kole – Concert for the Holidays – A Few of My Favorite Things for one performance only, on Friday, December 9 at 8:30 pm at Iridium. Long …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:43PM

Sharón Clark Brings “A Wintry Mix” to Iridium this Holiday Season by Nitelifeexchange

ScoBar Entertainment is proud to present award-winning vocalist Sharón Clark in her new show for ONE-NIGHT-ONLY on Tuesday, December 6 at 8:30 pm at Iridium. Joining her will be Chris Grass…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 04:43PM

See Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser in The Babylon Line by Hannah Vine

Richard Greenberg’s play makes its New York debut at Lincoln Center Theater, directed by Steppenwolf co-founder Terry Kinney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:35PM

‘Rent’ creator Jonathan Larson’s lost songs get their own show by Julie Gordon

Author and theater historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper is producing the show.

SOURCE: pagesix.com at 04:31PM

Real and Virtual Realities Collide in The Oregon Trail by Olivia Clement

Bekah Brunstetter’s new play will debut Off-Broadway this winter from Fault Line Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Ben Platt & More in DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Dear Evan Hansen, the new musical with a book by Obie Award-winnerSteven Levenson, score by Tony Award nomineesBenj PasekampJustin Paul, and direction by three-time Tony Award nomineeMichael…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Ashanti and Ja Rule to Perform 'Helpless' from 'Hamilton Mixtape' on SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, 12/5 by TV News Desk

Ashanti and Ja Rule will perform Helpless, from The Hamilton Mixtape. JoJo, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and the legendary Chaka Kahn also are set to perform. The star-studded special will air Monday,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Ogunquit Playhouse to Launch New Works Series with FRIDA Reading in NYC by BroadwayWorld

The Ogunquit Playhouse hasannouncedthe launch of a new works program to incubate and develop new musicals for the stage. The program is helmed by Matt Schicker and will kick off on Monday, D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from DEAR EVAN HANSEN; Opens on Sunday! by BroadwayWorld TV

Dear Evan Hansen, the new musical with a book by Obie Award-winnerSteven Levenson, score by Tony Award nomineesBenj PasekampJustin Paul, and direction by three-time Tony Award nomineeMichael…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Photo Flash: When Worlds Collide- HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Meets THE WIZ LIVE! by Marissa Sblendorio

Tracy meets Dorothy Now that's something I gotta seeThe stars of last year's holiday hit THE WIZ LIVE Shanice Williams Dorothy and Elijah Kelley Scarecrow, stopped by to visit the cast and c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

It’s a Broadway Miracle: There is a Way to See ‘Hamilton’ for Free by Alanna Martinez

One off-Broadway venue is offering fans a Hail Mary chance to see cast members perform songs for free.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:14PM

See Photos of Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen by Hannah Vine

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new musical will officially open December 4 at the Music Box Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:14PM

Review: Electra (Court Theatre) by Catey Sullivan

In Sophocles' Electra at Court Theatre, Director Seret Scott makes all of the over-the-top grandeur and affectation work. The talented cast goes huge, creating a beautiful exploration into t…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:06PM

Tap, Tap, Tapping on the Glass! Experience Ben Platt & the Cast of Dear Evan Hansen's Incredible Sound by Broadway.com

Show clips from the Broadway production of Dear Evan Hansen, starring Ben Platt.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Odds & Ends: Stars Tapped for Gypsy of the Year Include Christian Borle, Bette Midler is 'Utterly Game' for Dolly Revival & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Christian Borle & More Set for Gypsy of the Year Tony winners Christian Borle, Cynthia Erivo and Jessie Mueller, along …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Photo Flash: Patrick Page Gets in Character for Pittsburgh CLO's A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL by BroadwayWorld

Pittsburgh CLO presents the25th Anniversary production of A Musical Christmas Carol, this December at the Byham Theater. This production will feature exciting new set elements and special ef…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Theater News: Cast Announced for the World Premiere of Paola Lazaro's Tell Hector I Miss Him

David Mendizábal directs the Atlantic Theater Company production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Review: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

The animated television special takes the stage at Madison Square Garden.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch a Young Ryan Gosling Advertise ‘Souper Surprise’

Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling’s career trajectory doesn’t resemble that of other actors—unless you count his “Mickey Mouse Club” co-stars Keri Russell, Justin Timb…

SOURCE: Backstage at 03:47PM

Atlantic Theater Casts Two Orange Is the New Black Stars in World Premiere by Olivia Clement

The debut staging of Paola Lázaro’s Tell Hector I Miss Him finds its cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Hot-Blooded “Equus” Intrigues, at Theatre Rhinoceros, S.F. by Daniel Lilly

Erotic, Engaging Psycho-Social Struggle by Daniel Joseph Lilly The evening with Theatre Rhinoceros, at the Eureka Theater, begins with the silhouette of Artistic Director John Fisher as Dr. …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:40PM

6 Theatre Workers You Should Know by American Theatre Editors

From a photographer who has captured about 200 shows to an actor coming to Broadway this season, here are some theatre folks to have on your radar.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PM

Dance review: Attack Theatre explores shifting perspectives in 'Unbolted' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

An Attack Theatre performance is a little like a roller coaster, filled with twists, turns and thrills.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:33PM

SWEET CHARITY by Corine Cohen

There is a new revival of “SWEET CHARITY” at the Signature which is a must see for both Sutton Foster fans and dance fans. The production is playing in a tiny yet intimate space.…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 03:29PM

Tom Hanks talks to Northeast Ohio high school students about film and TV (photos) by Julie Washington, The Plain Dealer

About 800 students from 58 Northeast Ohio high schools heard Tom Hanks talk about providing the voice of Woody in the "Toy Story" movies, keeping his privacy in Hollywood, what he'…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:25PM

Buried Child, Trafalgar Studio 1, London, review: I hope that we will see Ed Harris in the West End in another role soon by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Hollywood actor, Ed Harris, makes his West End debut in 'Buried Child' with his real-life spouse, Amy Madigan, who plays his wife in the Sam Shepard revival

SOURCE: The Independent at 03:24PM

Damien Chazelle, of 'Whiplash' fame, revives the great Hollywood musical in 'La La Land'

The freeways of L.A. are famously hellish - rush-hour crawls, midday backups, a million drivers locked in endless traffic, bumper-to-bumper road rage. Damien Chazelle's La La Land, in theate…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 03:20PM

Arena Stage Unveils a 25-Play History of the United States by Joshua Barone

“Power Plays,” a new initiative, will commission and develop 25 plays — one for each decade of American history — over the next 10 years.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:18PM

VIDEO: Good Morning Baltimore! HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Star Maddie Baillio Visits the City by Stage Tube

Newcomer Maddie Baillio, who will star asTracy Turnblad inNBC'shighly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT, recently stopped by Baltimore, Md. - check …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17PM

Review #2: ‘Copenhagen’ at Perisphere Theater by Jane Franklin

Three intersecting rings stand out in a circle of white, blindingly clear.  The intersection reminds of other triumvirates, three powerful individuals, in an arrangement both formal and inf…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:14PM

Jonathan Larson's Cut Tunes from RENT and More to Debut in Concert by BroadwayWorld

Jonathan Larson's work continues to live on, this time in concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Hamilton Mixtape: Questlove, Alicia Keys and others unite for tribute album by Rob Ledonne In New York

Thursday night saw a special performance to promote an album filled with pop and R&B stars crooning their interpretations of songs from the hit musicalOn most nights, New York’s Richar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06PM

The Death of the Last Black Man in America *** 1/2 by Barry

By:  Isa Goldberg It's not entirely clear what Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright is up to in her phantasmagoria at The Signature Theatre, Off Broadway. Written in …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:06PM

Megan Hilty Recorded Special Song On New Album for Daughter Viola Philomena by TV News Desk

In a new interview with PEOPLE, Broadway's Megan Hilty reveals that she recorded a special song on her new album 'A Merry Little Christmas' for her 2-year-old daughter Viola Philomena.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Bette Midler Chats Broadway's HELLO DOLLY on NBC's Today, 12/4 by TV News Desk

The December 4th edition of 'Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist will feature a special profile on Bette Midler in which she talks about her return to Broadway in HELLO DOLLY this Spring.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Photo Flash: Holy Father! First Look at Wesley Taylor in AN ACT OF GOD at Denver Center by BroadwayWorld

Denver Center for the Performing Arts BroadwayCabaret recently welcomed Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash', as God in the new comedy AN ACT OF GOD,makin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02PM

Theater News: Susan Egan, Original Beauty and the Beast Star, Joins The Broadway Princess Party

The event is hosted by Tony nominee Laura Osnes and Benjamin Rauhala.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Annette O'Toole Replaces J. Smith-Cameron in Tracy Letts' Man From Nebraska

Tony winner Reed Birney stars in the Second Stage Theatre production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Friday Playlist: DJ Supernova Gets You Pumped for Othello: The Remix

These 20 hip-hop tracks, handpicked by DJ Supernova, are a pre-show mix for Othello: The Remix.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:49PM

Fetching 100,000 nuggets of wisdom with strategy by Special To National Post

When Zhuge Liang was given 10 days to produce 100,000 arrows for battle, it was the year 208 in ancient China. No machines could help the military strategist produce so much ammunition in a …

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 02:48PM

Review: ‘Avenue Q-School Edition’ at Fairfax High School by Guest Author

Avenue Q is not your mother’s musical. Sure, the muppets might seem cute, but once they start singing you’ll see that they’re just as messed up as most people. Fairfax High School’s …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:43PM

The Oscars and the Election by Michael Schulman

Oscar winners aren’t the best barometers by which to gauge the national mood. Movies and politics work at different speeds, reshaping themselves—and absorbing each other—in unpredictab…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 02:41PM

Sondheim's Rarely Seen The Frogs to Be Staged at London's Jermyn Street Theatre by Mark Shenton

Nathan Lane's 2004 Broadway version to be given U.K premiere

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

This Day Forward ** by Barry

By: Isa Goldberg The horrors of family life have been fueling Nicky Silver’s dramadies for some time now.  In his early play, Pterodactyls (1993), he wished the nuclear family into ex…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 02:40PM

Have yourselves a Coal Mine Christmas by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Small theatre brings Louise Pitre and Kenneth Welsh together in alternative holiday show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:36PM

Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, and More Hit Facebook Live on Opening Night of A Bronx Tale by Ruthie Fierberg

The company of the new Broadway musical talks to Playbill live from the opening-night celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Spotlight On...Andrew Mayer by Michael Block

Name: Andrew MayerHometown: Staten Island, NYEducation: BFA in Acting from Boston University School of Theatre, Manhattan School of Music (Pre-college), LAMDA classical intensive.Select Cred…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:31PM

Artists’ Podcast The Compass Welcomes Sydney Lowe by Adam Hetrick

Leah Walsh documents the lives of artists navigating the waters between art and commerce.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:30PM

Hairspray Manequinz by Rino16

The Mannequin Challenge is the hottest viral video challenge since pouring cold water on your friends and family. As fun as that was this is a lot easier and dryer. The Hairspray Live cast a…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 02:30PM

Can 'Waitress' outshine a 'Bright Star' or 'The Color Purple'? Grammy nominees in musical theater by Jessica Gelt

In a “Hamilton”-less year, the Grammy nominees announced Tuesday for musical theater album consist of five eclectic shows: “Bright Star,” “The Color Purple,” “Fiddler on the R…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 02:20PM

Character Creation: Patrice Covington Talks Breaking The Color Purple Mold with Squeak

Patrice Covington reveals how she created her scene-stealing The Color Purple character, Squeak.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:16PM

Steven J. Burge to Play Heavenly Father After Wesley Taylor Departs AN ACT OF GOD in Denver by BroadwayWorld

Denver Center for the Performing Arts BroadwayCabaret announces today that Wesley Taylor, Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC TV show 'Smash,' will play God through January 22. Steven …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:11PM

Annette O’Toole to Replace J. Smith-Cameron in Man from Nebraska by Olivia Clement

The actor will join Tony winner Reed Birney in the Tracy Letts drama at Second Stage Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

CHEWING THE SCENERY-Randy Rainbow Checks in with Liza Minnelli to Chat HAIRSPRAY LIVE!, Pence & More! by Randy Rainbow

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITHRandy Rainbow In this edition, Randy gives his pal Liza a ring to catch up on all things Broadway befo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:09PM

A Bronx Tale: the Musical review – shrink-wrapped in by its own nostalgia by Alexis Soloski

The Longacre Theatre, New YorkSluggish songs, a plodding plot and a lack of urgency makes this adaptation of Chazz Palminteri’s yarn of gangsters and forbidden fruit, frigid and forgettabl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:06PM

Review: ‘Diana Ross – All the Best of Times’ with the National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center by David Friscic

Singer extraordinaire Diana Ross is a musical legend and she proved it last night in a concert at The Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall. Presenting a showcase full of golden oldies as well as …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:00PM

Theater News: White Rabbit Red Rabbit to End Off-Broadway Run

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

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: The Hamilton Mixtape Puts Ja Rule, Ashanti, and More on the Broadway Stage

The special #Ham4Ham performance also featured Andra Day, Joell Ortiz, and others.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Dead teens of 'Ride the Cyclone' get their New York moment by Chris Jones

Few musicals have been inspired by accidents that killed teenagers. Even fewer use a coin-operated fortune teller as their sardonic narrator, a mechanical voice that recounts the fate of a g…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:59PM

Photo Flash: Starry SEVEN GUITARS Celebrates Opening Night at Yale Rep with Andre De Shields and More by BroadwayWorld

Yale Repertory Theatre presents August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Timothy Douglas, at Yale Repertory Theatre 1120 Chapel Street now through December 17. Opening Night was last night…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for A BRONX TALE by Walter McBride

Just last night, A Bronx Tale opened at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48thStreet. The new musical, featuring a book by Academy Award nomineeChazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

PARAMOUR's Ruby Lewis Releases Holiday Single to Support Alzheimer's Research by BroadwayWorld

Actress and singer Ruby Lewis, currently portraying the lead role of 'Indigo' in Cirque du Soleil's Broadway show PARAMOUR, has released a holiday single 'Somewhere in my Memory' to benefit …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Orange is the New Black's Dascha Polanco & Selenis Leyva Enlisted for Tell Hector I Miss Him Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Orange is the New Black’s Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva and more have been tapped for the world premiere of Paola Lázaro’s Tell Hector I Miss Him. Directed by David Men…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

Annette O'Toole Joins the Off-Broadway Cast of Tracy Letts' Man From Nebraska, Starring Reed Birney by Ryan McPhee

Stage and screen alum Annette O’Toole has joined the cast of the New York premiere of Tracy Letts’ Man From Nebraska. The Oscar nominee will take on the role of Nancy Carpenter, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM

OSI Group Offers Food Solutions to the World by Rino16

OSI is a privately held food processing company operating 60 facilities in 17 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. It was founded in 1909 by Otto Kolschowsky at Oak Park as a family…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 01:42PM

This Afternoon on TCM: Something Pretty Close to Vaudeville by Trav S.D.

Today on Turner Classic Movies at 4:45pm Eastern, a movie well worth setting your DVR for. My good buddy Bob Greenberg first put me on to this one. It’s Show of Shows, Warner Bros. (V…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:42PM

Review: ‘Black Nativity’ at New Freedom Theatre by Neal Newman

Fifty years is a very long time for an arts group to exist in this changing world and economy, but Freedom Theatre is celebrating its golden anniversary with a reconceived production of its …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:37PM

Disney Animation Veterans Ride the CG Tide With ‘Moana’ by Terry Flores

Ron Clements and John Musker have just about seen it all in their 30-some years at Disney. They are largely credited — as the creative powers behind 1989’s “The Little Mermaid” — w…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:36PM

Snaps for Opening Night: Ariana DeBose Gets Glam for A Bronx Tale by Hannah Vine

Backstage at the Longacre Theatre, watch the actor prep for an after-party to remember.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:30PM

15 Minutes with Melissa Errico by Matthew Wexler

Currently starring in Irish Repertory Theatre’s production of Finian’s Rainbow (extended until January 29, 2017), Melissa Errico is re-defining the ingénue. Her self-written feature in …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:24PM

NEWS: Fleabag creators return to Soho with Vicky Jones’ Touch by Press Releases

Touch, the fourth exciting new collaboration between Soho Theatre and Fleabag creators DryWrite, will be premiered next year in a limited season running from 6 July to 12 August 2017.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:22PM

The Historical Characters Of “Ragtime” – Part 2: “Make Them Hear You” – Louis Baker Talks About Playing Booker T. Washington by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL Louis Baker has had a varied career in the entertainment world. As an actor, he studied under three prestigious performers: Bill Duke, Haile Gerima, and Debbie Allen. He has w…

SOURCE: vconstage.com at 01:19PM

The Nutcracker, Royal Opera House, London — review

Francesca Hayward tackles her role as Sugar Plum Fairy with charm and assurance

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:18PM

This House, Garrick Theatre, London — review

A fascinating account of the mechanisms of parliamentary democracy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:18PM

The Hamilton Mixtape Both Reinterprets and Reinvigorates Its Source Soundtrack by Craig Jenkins

Almost a year and a half after its summer 2015 open in Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton remains a ticket so hot that the next batch of open seats is for a …

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:17PM

Review #1:’Copenhagen’ at Perisphere Theater by John Stoltenberg

The storytelling in Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen—which won the 2000 Tony Award for Best Play—is ingeniously done. The play’s three characters are deceased. They are actual historical f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:15PM

Dear Evan Hansen Cast Recording Now Available For Pre-Order by Olivia Clement

Those who purchase the album in advance will receive an instant download of the track of “Waving Through a Window.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

HER ACHING HEART – Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

How can something manage to be irrevocably silly, challenging, and touching, all at the same time? Through a combination of scenery, song and superb character acting, Her Aching Heart manage…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:01PM

Chicago Theater Review: THE COMPLETE DEATHS (Spymonkey at Chicago Shakespeare Theater) by Lawrence Bommer

SHAKESPEARE’S TOTAL SLAUGHTER It’s a daunting statistic: In the 37 plays written by William Shakespeare, there are 74 onstage deaths. (The demises of Ophelia, Cordelia and Lady Macbeth, …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Billy Joel, Jimmy Fallon, and More Celebrate the Broadway Opening of A Bronx Tale

The stars came out to see Chazz Palminteri's iconic story become a bona fide Broadway musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Norbert Leo Butz, Abigail Breslin, and More Join The New Group's Season

Upcoming productions include plays by Wallace Shawn, Hamish Linklater, and Erica Schmidt.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Javier Muñoz, Jessie Mueller, and More Broadway Stars Set for Gypsy of the Year

Broadway newcomers Nick Kroll and John Mulaney will also be among the performers on hand for the 28th-annual event.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and More Will Honor Joel Grey by Andrew Gans

Grey will receive the York Theatre Company’s Oscar Hammerstein Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

Take The Lambeth Walk With Crowd Pleasing Me And My Girl by Bill Hirschman

Led by the talents of Matt Loehr, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's Me and My Girl is the precisely the antidote for the seasonal angst – a couple of hours of escapist entertainment. The cast is…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:54PM

Video: How Stagey Are You? Cedric Neal vs Obioma Ugoala

We grooved on down to Motown for our latest stagey battle

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:54PM

VIDEO: Let Your Dreams Come True with All-New HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Promo! by TV News Desk

NBC has unveiled an all-new promo for the highly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT. Get a first look below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Robert De Niro’s Doo-Wop ‘Bronx Tale’ Sings Familiar Tune On Broadway – Review by Jeremy Gerard

An old-fashioned party line connects Belmont Avenue in the Bronx with Times Square, where a gaggle of Broadway talent has been phoning it in for the musical version of Chazz Palminteri̵…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:49PM

Norbert Leo Butz, Abigail Breslin & More Set for The New Group's 2016-2017 Season by Broadway.com

Two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Catch Me If You Can, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine, Scream Queens) and more have been tapped for The Ne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

OITNB's Dascha Polanco & Selenis Leyva Enlisted for Tell Hector I Miss Him Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Orange is the New Black’s Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva and more have been tapped for the world premiere of Paola Lázaro’s Tell Hector I Miss Him. Directed by David Men…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Belmont Avenue Brings the Star Power for A Bronx Tale's Broadway Opening by Broadway.com

A Bronx Tale, starring Nick Cordero, Richard H. Blake and newcomer Bobby Conte Thornton, opened at the Longacre Theatre on December 1, and the glamorous guests enjoyed it more than a pl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 Favorite Tracks from The Hamilton Mixtape 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 12:48PM

Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE Arrives on Broadway... and They Like It! by Walter McBride

Just last night, A Bronx Tale opened at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48thStreet. The new musical, featuring a book by Academy Award nomineeChazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

DVR Alert - Cast of Broadway's THE ILLUSIONISTS to Perform on NBC's 'Today' by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Monday, December 5th, the cast of Broadway's THE ILLUSIONISTS will perform on 'Today' during the show's 10-11 am hour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

BWW Review: Nick Cordero Leads Robert De Niro/Jerry Zaks-Directed A BRONX TALE To Broadway by Michael Dale

When the new musical based on Chazz Palminteri's autobiographical solo play, A BRONX TALE had its world premiere at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse earlier this year, it boasted a solid fi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Norbert Leo Butz to Star in World Premiere by Hamish Linklater by Olivia Clement

The New Group announces further casting for its 2016-17 season Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:43PM

Sutton Foster Will Return to Ball State to Helm SHREK THE MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Fiona is back Tony-winning stage and screen star Sutton Foster will return to Ball State University, where she holds an honorary doctorate, to co-direct the SHREK THE MUSICAL for the Departm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Beat the Blues: Julie Atherton headlines new January musical Live at Zedel

January is a notorious month for the winter blues. But #StageFave Julie Atherton aims to provide an antidote with a new musical revue at legendary cabaret venue, Brasserie Zedel (a.k.a. Craz…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:38PM

Echo Theater Company Announces 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The 20th anniversary season will include three world premieres, LABFest 2017, and a short play festival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:32PM

Original Belle, Susan Egan, Joins Latest Princess Party by Michael Gioia

The original, Tony-nominated star of Beauty and the Beast joins Laura Osnes and her Broadway princess gang.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:28PM

Jack and the Beanstalk review at the King’s Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘brash and abrasive’ by Thom Dibdin

Loud, brash and somewhat abrasive, Qdos’s Jack and the Beanstalk gets a slick Edinburgh veneer for the King’s ruling panto triumvirate of dame Allan Stewart (Dame

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:16PM

Review: ‘The Outer Space’ at SEI Innovation Studio at The Kimmel Center by Celeste Mann

 The Outer Space, is a new musical by Ethan Lipton. This production, at SEI Innovation Studio at the Kimmel Center, is like a cabaret with a narrative, weaving humor, storytelling and music…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:14PM

A giddy holiday distraction, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley at Round House Theatre (review) by Lorraine Treanor

Does your heart go pitter-pat at the very mention of the name Mr. Darcy? Is Yuletide your favorite season? Jane Austen fans and lovers of holiday cheer will clink their tea cups to Round Hou…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:12PM

King Charles III, About U.K. Political Dystopia, Sets PBS Air Date by Adam Hetrick

Mike Bartlett’s dark fantasia on the future of Britain’s monarchy—and the state of the country—stars Tim Pigott-Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Take a Look at the Hamilton Mixtape’s Live Concert by Hannah Vine

The Hamilton Mixtape gave a live performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Sutton Foster Will Direct Shrek The Musical by Michael Gioia

The original, Tony-nominated Fiona will direct the musical at Ball State University with the theatre department’s chairperson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Watch Steamy Murder Ballad Duet, Featuring Ramin Karimloo and Kerry Ellis by Michael Gioia

Their full performance of “Mouth Tattoo” from the U.K. premiere has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02PM

Stars of FALSETTOS, THE COLOR PURPLE, HAMILTON, JERSEY BOYS and More Slated for BC/EFA's 28th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR by BroadwayWorld

After six dedicated weeks of fundraising, the brightest stars from Broadway and Off-Broadway's biggest hits will share one-of-a-kind performances at the 28th annual Gypsy of the Year competi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Teatro Vista completes casting for Ike Holter's 'Wolf at the End of the Block' by Morgan Greene

Teatro Vista announced the cast of Ike Holter's new play "The Wolf at the End of the Block" on Friday. Ensemble members Sandra Marquez and Gabriel Ruiz, along with Bear Bellinger, James D. …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:59AM

Stars Line Up for 28th Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition by Andrew Gans

Cynthia Erivo, Jessie Mueller, Javier Muñoz, and the casts of Falsettos and Jersey Boys are some of the artists scheduled to be part of the Broadway Cares fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

Original 'Belle' Susan Egan Joins THE BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY This Winter by BroadwayWorld

The Princesses are throwing a ball, and you're invited After eight sold-out shows, Broadway's Cinderella, Tony nominee Laura Osnes, and music director Benjamin Rauhala return to host Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM

Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri Retell ‘A Bronx Tale’ on Broadway by Gordon Cox

Chazz Palminteri and Robert De Niro have been living with “A Bronx Tale” for a long time now. Palminteri wrote the solo play in the late 80s, co-starred with De Niro (who also di…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:54AM

Theatre News: New musical to open as part of the Live at Zedel line up

Alex Parker's new work on love will run in April

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

Photos: Craig Revel Horwood and Alexandra Burke celebrate Sister Act gala

The gala in aid of Diabetes UK took place at the New Wimbledon Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

White Rabbit Red Rabbit Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date by Olivia Clement

The acclaimed solo play by Nassim Soleimanpour, which has attracted an abundance of stars, will conclude its run after 42 weeks.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

Pasek and Paul looking at big kudos in film, theater

NEW YORK - In worlds where hits are never assured, songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are looking at double-barrel success with possible Oscar and Tony Award nominations - even if they'r…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:52AM

Mirvish opens up seats for Come From Away by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

Four more box seats and 12 standing room tickets available for each performance of 'virtually sold out' musical.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:51AM

Boing! review at Unicorn Theatre, London – ‘masterfully delivered’ by Duska Radosavljevic

Much children’s theatre seems to be based on successful books, so it’s really refreshing when a piece comes along without accompanying merchandise.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:45AM

Simon Russell Beale webchat – full Q&A by Chris Wiegand

The great Shakespearean answered your questions on his extraordinary careerSimon Russell Beale joined us to talk about tackling King Lear – a mountain of a role, as Peter Brook once called…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT to Close This Month with Mystery Star by BroadwayWorld

Maberry Theatricals has announced that the critically-acclaimed solo play White Rabbit Red Rabbit, by Nassim Soleimanpour, will play the final performance of its limited New York Premiere en…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

Photo Flash: Andra Day, Ashanti & More Celebrate HAMILTON MIXTAPE Release! by BroadwayWorld

Attention HAMILTON fans 'TheHamiltonMixtape' has arrived Featuring a collection of remixes, covers, and tracks inspired by the multi-Tony Award winning Broadway musical, featuredartists incl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast Recording Available for Pre-Order Today; Full Tracklist! by BroadwayWorld

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical Dear Evan Hansen, released on Atlantic Records, is available for pre-order today, Friday, December 2 at all DSPs here.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:42AM

VIDEO: Tonight's CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Pays Tribute to The Spice Girls with 'Friendtopia' Video by TV News Desk

Tonight's episode of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND on The CW titled 'Who Needs Josh When You Have a Girl Group', pays homage to the 90's all-female pop group The Spice Girls in a musical performance e…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:39AM

Run & Tell That! Listen to the Hairspray Live! Cast Album by Broadway.com

We now have the perfect distraction while we count down the hours until the Hairspray Live! broadcast on December 7. Masterworks Broadway/Epic Records has just released the original soundtra…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Nassim Soleimanpour’s White Rabbit Red Rabbit Sets Off-Broadway Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Nassim Soleimanpour’s White Rabbit Red Rabbit has announced that it will play its final performance on December 19. The solo show will have had a 42-week run at off-Broadway's Westside…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

NEW: Royal & Derngate announces 2017 Made in Northampton season, 7 premieres by Press Releases

Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director James Dacre today announced details of Made in Northampton 2017. The 2017 season will include eleven brand new productions, seven world premieres,…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

NEWS: Nominees announced for Curtain Up Album of the Year, voting opens by Press Releases

Nominees have been announced for The Curtain Up Show Album of the Year 2016 in association with TodayTix. This year, three categories (each with six nominees) are open to the public vote. Vo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

Album of the Year shortlists announced: Who gets your vote?

Albums are one of the best ways to keep a show alive in the memory - or to discover a new side of one of your favourite performers. There's some phenomenal scores and #StageFaves talent repr…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:30AM

Stephen Murray Tragically Passes by Rino16

52-year-old Stephen Murray is no longer with us. Stephen Murray had been a part of CCMP Capital for 25 years and will be sorely missed. He abruptly quit his position at the company just one …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 11:29AM

8 Awesome Gifts for Any Phantom Fan by Broadway Reviewed

What do you get for that special someone in your life who is obsessed with Phantom of the Opera? You know, the one who yells “Why don’t you just drop a chandelier on my head̶…

SOURCE: Broadway Reviewed at 11:26AM

Review: ‘SYBARITE5 and Jakub Ciupinski’ at LiveConnection at World Cafe by Walter Bilderback

LiveConnection Presents’ evening of Sybarite5 + Jakub Ciupinski treated its World Cafe audience to two exciting young exemplars of new music.  Sybarite5 is the world’s first string quin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:23AM

Honoring Luis Valdez by HowlRound

By Jose Delgado. Jose Delgado celebrates Luis Valdez being awarded the National Medal of Arts and reflects on the work they did together.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:23AM

‘The Circus Princess: Operetta by Emmerich Kálmán’ at Volksoper Vienna by Hans Schneider

The premiere of an operetta show entitled “The Circus Princess” by Emmerich Kálmán will be staged at Volksoper Vienna on December 9, 2016.“The Circus Princess,” the novel productio…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:20AM

For D.C. theaters, ticket buyers may be loyal to a fault by Nelson Pressley

Sharing audiences is the new strategy for Washington stage companies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM

DC Theater Friday: Festive stages everywhere by Nelson Pressley

And last chance for Ivo van Hove’s striking “A View From the Bridge.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Not Change Hamilton for the West End by Michael Gioia

The Tony- and Pulitzer-winning writer said that he won’t “touch” the material.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Cleveland theater auditions for Dec. 2 and beyond: Cassidy Theatre's "The Odd Couple" & More by Mark Rapp, The Plain Dealer

Cleveland audition notices for Northeast Ohio for Dec. 2 and beyond.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 11:10AM

Oldham Coliseum’s new building assured after £7.1m ACE funding boost by David Hutchison

Oldham Coliseum will get a new home after the Arts Council agreed a multimillion-pound funding injection. The £30 million new building, which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:08AM

Free online British Library playwrights exhibition to launch in March 2017 by Matthew Hemley

Manuscripts from JB Priestley, Joan Littlewood and Shelagh Delaney will be published free of charge on a British Library website aimed at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:06AM

Giving each other a gift as loving as its inspiration, Helen and Eli Pafumi team up for The Magi at Hub by Keith Loria

A few years ago Helen Murray Pafumi, Artistic Director for the Hub Theatre, first started considering doing a stage version of O. Henry’s classic The Gift of the Magi. Then she cha…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:06AM

The Cure, Wembley Arena, London — ‘Powerful’

The band’s gig focused on past glories — but gave a nod to the future

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:05AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Ramin Karimloo & Kerry Ellis Perform "Mouth Tattoo" from London's Murder Ballad

Check out this scene from the London production of Murder Ballad.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:05AM

Judine Somerville Reprises 'Dynamites' Role in NBC's?HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Fourteen years after appearing in the original Broadway production of Hairspray, dancerchoreographer Judine Somerville, will reprise her role as one of The Dynamites in the NBC live presenta…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

HAIRSPRAY Live Character Card #3: Harvey Fierstein as Edna Turnblad 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 Today we feature Harvey Fierstein

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Theater News: Finian's Rainbow, Starring Melissa Errico, Extends Again at Irish Rep

The revival musical adds a month of performances to its limited run.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Broadway Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 12/2/2016 by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 1222016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Street Children Brings ’80s New York City Queer Culture to Life December 2 by Olivia Clement

The world premiere by Pia Scala-Zankel features an ensemble of transgender, queer, and gender fluid actors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

92Y Will Feature Evening with Tony Winner Tracy Letts by Andrew Gans

Playwright Will Eno will also be part of the one-night-only event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM

Annaleigh Ashford Releases New Holiday Single, “A New Year” by Andrew Gans

The Tony winner will feature the song in her upcoming New Year’s Eve concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Video: In rehearsals with the cast of Muted

The new musical opens at the Bunker next week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:48AM

Photo Coverage: Buckle Up! MCC's RIDE THE CYCLONE Celebrates Opening Night by Jennifer Broski

The New York City premiere ofMCC Theater's new musicalRide the Cyclone, the third musical in MCC's now-iconic 30-year history of producing new works for the American theater, began previews …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM

Photo Coverage: Tony Kushner Present Louis Auchincloss Prize at Museum of the City Of New York Gala by Stephen Sorokoff

Playwright, screenwriter, and author Tony Kushner was presented the Louis Auchincloss Prize last night at The Museum Of The City Of New York and BroadwayWorld was there.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Just last night, A Bronx Tale opened at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48thStreet. The new musical, featuring a book by Academy Award nomineeChazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

The Little Matchgirl, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Tom.birchenough

Hans Christian Andersen made contemporary, infused with Emma Rice's trademark brioFor anyone disposed to treat the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as hallowed ground – and such issues have ha…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 10:42AM

The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales review – fairytales for frosty nights by Lyn Gardner

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonFour Hans Christian Andersen stories are reimagined with beguiling, anarchic irreverence in Emma Rice and Joel Horwood’s heartwarming showA match is struck a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

‘Take A Bow’ Part 1 in Philadelphia: The Staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ Favorite Fall 2016 Performances/Directors/Designers by Dcmetrotheaterarts Staff

Here is the staff of DCMetroTheaterArts’ first series of ‘Take A Bow!’ Fall 2016 honorees in Philadelphia: ____ Almanac Dance Circus Theatre and Chickabiddy, creators and performers of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:41AM

Angel Desai, Casey Erin Clark, and More Set for Free Broadway’s Future Concert by Andrew Gans

The Manhattan concert will feature the holiday tunes of Jay Alan Zimmerman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM

THE CHILDREN – Royal Court Theatre by Ian Foster

Lucy Kirkwood's new play further ups the ante in making her protagonists sexual beings, her trio of retired scientists are battling not only the fallout from nuclear disaster but from the co…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:30AM

Pride and Prejudice review at Jermyn Street Theatre, London – ‘thoroughly charming’ by Dave Fargnoli

There is a real sense of condensed energy in Two Bit Classics’ take on Jane Austen’s much loved Pride and Prejudice. Regularly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:20AM

Photos: Robert De Niro, Jimmy Fallon, and More at A Bronx Tale Opening Night by Hannah Vine

The Alan Menken musical bows at the Longacre Theatre starring Nick Cordero.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:12AM

Streaming: Groundbreaking Horror Movies You Won’t See in a Theater by Glenn Kenny

Mike Flanagan, the filmmaker behind “Gerald’s Game,” “Oculus” and “Hush,” has found enthusiasm and a lack of red tape in the streaming world.

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

Jamie Lloyd to direct Philip Ridley double bill at Shoreditch Town Hall by Georgia Snow

Jamie Lloyd is to direct a double bill of Philip Ridley works at Shoreditch Town Hall next year. Immersive productions of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:09AM

VIDEO: Our 7 favourite #StageFaves attempts at the #MannequinChallenge

In the past we’ve seen planking and the ice bucket challenge, and now the #MannequinChallenge is sweeping Twitter. Here are seven of the best #StageFaves making like musical statues. Well …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:06AM

Theatre News: Jamie Lloyd to direct immersive Philip Ridley plays at Shoreditch Town Hall

The director will stage the pieces in the basement spaces at the east London venue

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

Theatre News: Janet Suzman to star in Rose at HOME

Artistic director Walter Meierjohann will also direct a production of Uncle Vanya as part of a Russian season

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

Twombly at the Pompidou: out of time and ahead of it

The American artist’s first posthumous retrospective sensationally captures his greatness

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Art and tech: lost in a sea of screens

A manic show in New York depicts a ‘pretty frightening’ clash of worlds

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Elbphilharmonie: a musical box of delights

Six years late and 10 times over budget, Hamburg’s concert hall had to be special — and it is

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:01AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Snaw Queen review – a psychedelic sugar binge by Mark Fisher

Tron, GlasgowAnything goes, especially Hans Christian Andersen’s original story, in Johnny McKnight’s hyperactive festive rompIf you’re looking to buy some red glitter in central Glasg…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

Choose the best stage shows of 2016 by Guardian Staff

’Tis the season to compile lists of your favourite productions of the year – let us know which ones left you spellboundAs the end of the year beckons, we’re remembering the theatre, co…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

‘Don Pasquale’ at Glyndebourne Festival 2017 by Amanda Avery

The opera performance “Don Pasquale” will be part of the Glyndebourne Festival from July 13, 2017 through August 23, 2017.Originally composed by Gaetano Donizetti, the opera is an opera …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:44AM

Two Exciting Early O’Neill Offerings by Trav S.D.

I am a huge fan of early Eugene O’Neill and so was much excited to learn about these two new offerings. Last night, Target Margin launched The Unseen O’Neill Lab at our old stomp…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:42AM

Films of Fields #18: The Fatal Glass of Beer 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 09:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, December 2, 2016 by Susan Grace

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POST – Ovalhouse by Laura Kressly

Being an immigrant is hard. Sure, it gets easier but it’s never easy. You are always an outsider, the Other, or that loaded word – FOREIGN.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

Review: ‘The Children,’ in London, Offers Hints of an Apocalypse by Matt Wolf

The play by Lucy Kirkwood is at the Royal Court; also reviewed are “The Sewing Group” by E.V. Crowe and a revival of Somerset Maughan’s “Sheppey.”

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REVIEW: Pride And Prejudice, Jermyn Street Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon This is an accomplished show, capturing the spirit and social comedy of Austen with added humour from the multiple casting. It has come to the Jermyn Street Theatre at the end…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:17AM

Theater: New and Noteworthy

New This Week An American Christmas Songbook (Bristol Riverside Theatre). It's sing-along time as Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band take the stage for holiday favorites. Thursday through …

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:02AM

The Archive: Reviving the spirit of Liverpool’s Star by Nick Smurthwaite

One hundred and fifty years ago, in April 1866, Charles Dickens visited the majestic St George’s Hall in Liverpool to give one

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

How Brit Drew McOnie reworked Australian film classic Strictly Ballroom by Mark Shenton

Bringing beloved properties from one genre to another, particularly films to musicals, is a fraught process. On the one hand, title recognition

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Post, Ovalhouse by Rob Ellis

With three productions in the last week asking me about national identity, we’re now officially in the post-Brexit era of storytelling. Frankly it’s a conversation worth having at any ti…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:54AM

Theatre News: Full cast announced for Jack Thorne's Junkyard

The new musical is directed by Jeremy Herrin for Headlong

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:42AM

Theatre News: Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal to star in Love Letters

The production of AR Gurney's play heads on a UK tour following a Broadway run and US tour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:42AM

Echo Theater Company’s 20th Season by Tracey Paleo

Echo Theater Company turns 20 in 2017.  The 2017 season (#EchoAt20) will include three world premieres as well as one West Coast premiere.  In addition, the company will present LABFest 20…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 08:36AM

Watch Live Performances of Songs from the Hamilton Mixtape by Kate Samuelson

Hundreds of Hamilfans gathered at the Richard Rodgers Theatre Thursday lunchtime

SOURCE: time.com at 08:34AM

FIRST LISTEN: The Original HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Soundtrack Is Now Streaming! by TV News Desk

The original soundtrack recording of HAIRSPRAY LIVE includes studio recordings of all the musical numbers that are performed by the cast members in the live broadcast and is now available to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM

Photo: First Look at Cast of JEKYLL AND HYDE World Tour - Bradley Dean, Diana DeGarmo and More! by BroadwayWorld

JEKYLL AND HYDE World Tour openedinSouth Korea at theCommandments Art Center, last night, December 1, and runs through December 25, 2016, starringBradley DeanHenry Jekyll and Edward Hyde,Dia…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: This House at the Garrick Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Last seen in London at the National Theatre four years ago, James Graham’s play is brought to life once again, directed by Jeremy Herrin. But what have critics made of this l…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:31AM

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland review at Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘hallucinatory’ by Thom Dibdin

Anthony Neilson’s production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland begins with the Liddell family captured in the flash of a camera, before sending

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:24AM

Review: A Bronx Tale at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Chazz Palminteri's solo play gets yet another life as a Broadway musical. . . Read More

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:16AM

Theater director asks Putin to protect arts from pressure

MOSCOW (AP) -- A Russian theater director is asking President Vladimir Putin to protect the nation's arts scene from interference by officials and vigilantes....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:04AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Robert Rauschenberg at Tate Modern — ‘Irresistible’

Long before Hirst and Emin, the US artist created ‘Combines’ out of fragments of the real world

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NEWS: TV’s Waiting for God gets stage premiere in inaugural Broadway Letchworth season by Press Releases

Olivier award-winning producer Sue Scott Davison, Creative Programmer of the Broadway Theatre - a new mid-scale theatre in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, only half an hour from Londo…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:58AM

The Snaw Queen at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘busy and disconnected’ by Gareth K Vile

Johnny McKnight’s approach to pantomime – combining a distinctive Glaswegian sensibility with more traditional yuletide antics – has yielded some of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:43AM

Tim Pigott-Smith to star in Death of a Salesman as part of new Royal and Derngate season by Matthew Hemley

Tim Pigott-Smith is to star as Willy Loman in a new production of Death of a Salesman at the Royal and Derngate.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:36AM

STAGE TUBE: Richard Ridge Chats with Heidi Blickenstaff, Terrence Mann, and More on the Red Carpet of A BRONX TALE by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was live on the red carpet at the opening night of A BRONX TALE. See who he got to chat with below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM

Theatre News: Royal & Derngate announces new season

James Dacre will direct a reworking of The Iliad and Abbey Wright revives The Grapes of Wrath

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:31AM

The Seven Acts of Mercy review –  Caravaggio has a brush with Bootle by Michael Billington

Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonAnders Lustgarten’s play pits the biblical morality of an Italian masterpiece against the cruelty of current housing policies with ingenuity and humourAnde…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Antony Gormley's iron men come alive for A Winter's Tale – video by Guardian Staff

Writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce and director Carl Hunter reimagine Shakespeare’s late tragedy in an otherwordly film set among the statues of Antony Gormley’s installation Another Life on Cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Lolly Adefope: ‘Looney Tunes is the funniest TV show ever made’ by Hannah J Davies

From Mr Show to troubling YouTube videos, the up-and-coming character comedian reveals the things that make her laugh the mostThis isn’t technically a standup, but I saw Nick Mohammed as h…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Broadway AM Report, 12/2/2016 - DEAR EVAN HANSEN, THE BODYGUARD and More! by Jessica Khan

This weekend's big news THE BODYGUARD, starring Deborah Cox, officially bows at Paper Mill, WICKED becomes the 9th longest-running show in Broadway history, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN opens this S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

BWW's On This Day - December 2, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24AM

Private investment growth for theatre lags behind visual arts, dance and music by David Hutchison

Theatres are lagging far behind other art forms when it comes to growing private investment, a new study claims. According to a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AM

Get to know Clippers Spirit dancer Tori Simeone by Admin

Last year, E! premiered a reality show called L.A. Clippers Dance Squad. The series followed the auditions, rehearsals, performances and behind-the-scenes drama of the Los Angeles Clippers S…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:09AM

Red sauce and water by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal I review the new musical version of A Bronx Tale. Here’s an excerpt. * * * When should a movie be turned into a Broadway musical? “Never” is a big word…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:03AM

Replay: William Klein’s Broadway by Light by Terry Teachout

Broadway by Light, a 1958 documentary film by William Klein. The musical score is by Maurice Le Roux: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Mo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:02AM

Almanac: Ed Solomon on mass opinion by Terry Teachout

“A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals—and you know it.” Ed Solomon, screenplay for Men in Black

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Nathan Lane's updated version of Sondheim's The Frogs comes to Jermyn Street

Big treat for Sondheim fans next year - even before Follies at the National. His rarely seen take on Aristophanes' THE FROGS gets an outing in March at Jermyn Street Theatre. This is the UK …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:57AM

NEWS: Post 9/11 version of Sondheim’s The Frogs gets UK premiere by Press Releases

The latest Broadway version of the rarely performed Stephen Sondheim musical The Frogs, an hilarious send-up of Greek comedy and satire, with a book revised and expanded by Nathan Lane, is t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:52AM

Sleeping Beauty review at Hackney Empire, London – ‘explicitly political’ by Stewart Pringle

As the mutant, rampaging nightmare that is 2016 lumbers into the high-tension wires of another year, leave it to Hackney’s panto to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:47AM

Actor Andrew Sachs dies aged 86 by Michael Quinn

Andrew Sachs, best known for his role as the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel in television’s Fawlty Towers, has died at the age

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:39AM

Libby Purves to front BBC Radio 4 shows focusing on regional theatre by Georgia Snow

A new programme exploring “the vitality of theatre all around the UK” is being launched on BBC Radio 4, as the station

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM

Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda ‘won’t touch’ show before West End premiere by David Hutchison

Hamilton will not be changed in any way ahead of its arrival in the West End next year, creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:34AM

NEWS: Jamie Lloyd directs immersive Philip Ridley double bill in Shoreditch by Press Releases

Today Shoreditch Town Hall announces an immersive double-bill of Philip Ridley plays, including the world première of Killer and a new production of Ridley’s contemporary classic The Pitc…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:27AM

Review: Review: The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales (Sam Wanamaker Playhouse)

Emma Rice's first show in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker is an out-and-out triumph

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:24AM

Theatre News: Sheridan Smith pulls out of Funny Girl Royal Variety Show due to bereavement

The actress was due to star in the TV performance at the Eventim Apollo Hammersmith next week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:24AM

Gossip: Kristin Chenoweth to star in Soapdish in London?

Stiles and Drewe's musical could receive its UK premiere at The Other Palace

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:24AM

Review: Review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh)

Anthony Neilson directs and adapts Lewis Carroll's classic in Edinburgh for Christmas

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:24AM

The reindeer whisperer’s secrets to getting Rudolph to fly right by Barbara Hoffman

Call him “the reindeer whisperer.” That pretty much sums up Jimmy Smagula’s work on the Theater at Madison Square Garden’s “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Based on the 1964 an…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:24AM

Josh Widdicombe webchat – post your questions now by Guardian Staff

The standup comedian and Last Leg host is joining us to answer your questions in a live webchat, on Tuesday 6 December 10.49am GMT Equipped with constant astonishment at life’s little absu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM

How ‘La La Land’ conjures old Hollywood musicals by Michael Riedel

Nothing will bring a smile to your face faster this holiday season than the opening number of “La La Land,” Damien Chazelle’s new movie that’s poised to reinvigorate the Hollywood mu…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:00AM

Cyndi Lauper’s mom feared her daughter might go to hell by Hardeep Phull

When it comes to raising money for her True Colors Fund (designed to combat homelessness among LGBTQ youth), Cyndi Lauper has tried recording fans’ answering-machines messages, gone on bow…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, December 2, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Review “A Bronx Tale,” “Harry Potter” to Replace “Paramour” at the Lyric, “She Loves Me” Big Screen Review “Today on Bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Sheridan Smith withdraws from Royal Variety following family bereavement by Matthew Hemley

Sheridan Smith has withdrawn from this year’s Royal Variety Performance, following the death of her father. Smith had been due to perform

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:47AM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child close to securing Broadway transfer by Georgia Snow

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is set for a Broadway transfer, with producers confirming they are in “advanced discussions” to open

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:46AM

Photos: Ride the Cyclone Opening Night by Jk Clarke

  Thursday, December 1, 2016, MCC Theater celebrated the opening night of Ride the Cyclone (reviewed here), a new musical with book, music and lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwel…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:36AM

Review: Another Night Before Christmas, The Bridge House Theatre by Emily May

With Christmas just around the corner, many of the audience at the Bridge House Theatre may be able to empathise with protagonist Carole’s disdain for the commercialism of the season. “I…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:36AM

Giacomo Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ at Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb by Hans Schneider

Giacomo Puccini’s opera ‘La Bohème’ would be performed at Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb on December 17, 2016.The libretto of this opera is based upon the novel ‘Scenes from…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:23AM

Peter Lund’s ‘Hillary the Witch Goes to Opera’, at Zagreb by Hans Schneider

Peter Lund’s ‘Hillary the Witch Goes to Opera’ will be performed on December 11 at Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb.This short opera play is intended for young children and it is the …

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

Dead funny: what comedy brings to the experience of grief by Brian Logan

In her podcast, Cariad Lloyd talks to other comics about death, a subject that standups rarely deal with directly on stageUntil this year’s Edinburgh fringe, where comedians grappled on st…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM

Theatre News: Paul Thornley: 'Playing Ron Weasley is like shooting fish in a barrel'

The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child actor was talking at the launch of this year's WhatsOnStage Awards

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:18AM

Review: Review: Buried Child (Trafalgar Studios)

Ed Harris and Amy Madigan star alongside Jeremy Irvine in Sam Shepard's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:18AM

HER ACHING HEART – Hope Theatre by Ian Foster

Yes it is universal but yes, it is also unashamedly all the shades of the LGBTQ+ rainbow - and as director Matthew Parker gives us one final fabulous surprise at the last, my heart filled wi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:15AM

Christmas gift guide: presents for anyone working in theatre by Thomas Hescott

Forget partridges and pear trees, if your true love works in theatre – or is training – you’ll want to find an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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[LISTEN] Neil Meron (‘Hairspray Live’ producer): The ‘iconic’ musical features a ‘completely fearless’ cast and crew by Chris Beachum

“We’re very lucky that ‘Hairspray’ is such an iconic piece of material,” says producer Neil Meron about the musical event “Hairspray Live” airing D…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:44AM

Review: Bianco, Southbank Centre by Tal Fox

On paper this seems like it could be the most exciting show in the world. Immersive theatre with a thrilling contemporary circus performance. In my mind, I imagined standing under a trapeze …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:36AM

Review: Review: Grease (Leicester Curve)

Nikolai Foster directs a new production of the classic musical

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:12AM

Theatre News: Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'It's been a fun challenge finding West End Hamilton cast'

The Hamilton and In the Heights composer also commented on whether he'll be apologising to Mike Pence or not

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:12AM

The best theatre and dance shows this week by Lyn Gardner, Mark Cook and Judith Mackrell

Strictly Ballroom | Bollywood Jack | Sweet Charity | Peter Pan | Cinderella | Annie Get Your Gun | Saint Joan | Simon Callow | The Siege Of Christmas | Black Beauty | The Nutcracker | The Wo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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NCPA, Beijing, presents ‘Don Pasquale’ by Lee Yu Ming

“Don Pasquale” is being performed at NCPA, Beijing, till December 4, 2016.Created by composer Donizetti in 1842, this famous Italian three-act comic opera tells the story of mean and wea…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:59AM

Review: Review: Sleeping Beauty (Hackney Empire)

The annual Hackney Empire pantomime stars Sharon D Clarke and Alexia Khadime

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:06AM

Those Pesky Board Minutes Bear More Attention Than You Are Giving Them by Joe Patti

You may view the minutes of board meetings as an annoying procedure to which you can pay little attention, but they are actually important documents that form the legal basis of a non-profit…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Denver scores an ambitious school of rock at Metro by Dylan Owens

If there's any one guiding question for DIME Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver's newest program, it's that. Unlike other music programs in the area, DIME Denver's focus is o…

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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You Can Literally Start and Stop the Beat Whenever You Want Now That the Full Hairspray Live! Soundtrack Is Streaming by Karen Brill

Hairspray Live! is only live once, but the music recording will keep the experience live forever. The soundtrack ( NBC's nomenclature and a potentially controversial pick — original cast a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:27AM

Howard Sherman: Why I was overcome watching the Best Worst Thing movie trailer by Howard Sherman

Among the regrets of my theatregoing life, missing the original Broadway production of Merrily We Roll Along ranks high on the list.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s top 10 film-to-stage musicals by Mark Shenton

No, Dreamgirls is not the stage version of the Oscar-winning film but an original 1981 Broadway stage musical that was turned into

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway: Robert DeNiro Brings Out the A List for Musical Adaptation of “A Bronx Tale” by Roger Friedman

If you want the A list, Robert DeNiro can bring ’em out. He co-directed the musical version of Chazz Paliminteri’s “A Bronx Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:48AM

A Bronx Tale, Longacre Theatre, New York — ‘Mawkish’

A musical that slavishly recreates the look and feel of Robert De Niro’s 1993 film

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:06AM

Frank Finlay obituary by Michael Coveney

Stage and screen actor admired for his many classical theatrical roles who played the obsessed father in the 1970s TV drama Bouquet of Barbed WireAs an actor, there was something sinister an…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:02AM

The Hamilton Mixtape Has Arrived to Mess You Up Anew by Karen Brill

The buildup to The Hamilton Mixtape's release has included a bevvy of individual song drops and an epic livestream, but the drum roll is done: The Hamilton Mixtape is here. In addition to pr…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:00AM

Daya & Alessia Cara Get Ready for the Holidays by Young Hollywood

Daya & Alessia Cara Get Ready for the Holidays YH is at the Jingle Ball in Dallas where we catch up with songstresses Daya and Alessia Cara to find out their plans for the holidays and what …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Music News: The Hamilton Mixtape Drops Today

Lin-Manuel Miranda's concept album features performances by Usher, Queen Latifah, Sia, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Theater News: New Rep Theatre's Fiddler on the Roof Begins Performances

The musical is directed by Austin Pendleton, a cast member of the original Broadway production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: When Hairspray Was Broadway's Newest Hit

Broadway unknowns Marissa Jaret Winokur and Matthew Morrison gave Katie Couric a performance to remember.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Backstreet Boys Come Full Circle at Jingle Ball Dallas by Young Hollywood

Backstreet Boys Come Full Circle at Jingle Ball Dallas YH comes full circle with the Backstreet Boys when we catch up with them at the Jingle Ball concert in Dallas! AJ, Howie, Nick, Kevin, …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

JoJo Fletcher on Life After "The Bachelorette" by Young Hollywood

JoJo Fletcher on Life After "The Bachelorette" YH is at the Jingle Ball concert in Dallas where we catch up with "Bachelorette" JoJo Fletcher, who fangirls over the Backstreet Boys (we don't…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Lonny Price to Helm COLLABORATION: WARHOL & BASQUIAT at HERE by Bww News Desk

Staged Dreams hasannounced the world premiere of COLLABORATION WARHOL amp BASQUIAT, a new American play written by Tony Award nominee, Calvin Levels and directed by Tony Award nominee, Lonny…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM

Menken & Spencer's THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ Gets Original Cast Recording by Bww News Desk

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of the musical The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz online and in stores today, December 2, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM

BWW Audio Exclusive: Preview Track from Joel B. New's CABOT COVE Album, Featuring Lisa Howard! by Bww News Desk

Broadway Records has announced that CABOT COVE will be released digitally and in stores today, December 2, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM

Vivian Reed to Hit the Metropolitan Room with STANDARDS AND MORE; Compilation Out Next Month by Bww News Desk

Vivian Reed - the two-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway star and concert artist - will return with her acclaimed show 'Standards and More' at The Metropolitan Room for two more performances…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM

The New Group's BURIED CHILD Gets Encore on THIRTEEN's THEATER CLOSE-UP by Bww News Desk

Theater Close-Up, the unique collaboration between THIRTEEN and the large community of New York City area non-profit Off-Broadway theaters, will present Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54AM

The Gathering by Anne-Marie Peard

The Gathering is a new musical co-written by Will Hannagan and Belinda Jenkin, directed by Chris Parker and musically directed by Daniel Puckey. Opening at fortyfivedownstairs this week, and…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:43AM

Live Albums from Charles Busch, Carmen Cusack, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Recordstoday announced three new titles to be added to its 'Live at Feinstein's54 Below' series CHARLES BUSCH - LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, CARMEN CUSACK - IF YOU KNEW MY STORY and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World . . . by Sandi Durell

        by Carol Rocamora     It’s got the longest – and most formidable – title of any of her dramatic works: The Death of the Last Black Man in the …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 12:02AM

New Breed, Sydney Dance Company by Deborah Jones

Carriageworks, Sydney, November 29. Who knew gloom could come in so many shades? This year’s New Breed program must have tested the ingenuity of Benjamin Cisterne, Sydney Dance Company’s…

SOURCE: deborahjones.me at 12:02AM

Exclusive: Original Promises Trio to Recreate “Turkey Lurkey Time” for Gypsy of the Year by Robert Viagas

The legendarily athletic number “promises” to be a highlight of the fundraising event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Broadway-Aimed Once on This Island Gets NY Workshop Starting Today by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Original Cast Album of Duddy Kravitz Released Today by Robert Viagas

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

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pop Stars Sing Hamilton Score on Mixtape, Released Today by Robert Viagas

Album features Alicia Keys, Sia, Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Fallon, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Louise Pitre Recalls the Night Cosette Forgot to Wear Her Wig Onstage by Andrew Gans

And four other memories from the original Mamma Mia! star’s internationally successful theatrical career.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Hairspray Live! Album Available Today by Michael Gioia

The soundtrack for the NBC television event has been released.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's locally inspired 'Nutcracker' celebrates 15 years by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Few things are as quintessentially Christmas as “The Nutcracker.” In 1816, E.T.A. Hoffmann penned the beloved tale of a young girl’s favorite toy coming to life and whisking her a…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

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