Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Best Album Covers of Pigmeat Markham by Trav S.D.

This post is apropos of nothing except that I’m in the middle of watching the HBO documentary series Hip Hop Evolution and they showed this great Pigment Markham record cover. And I ha…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:54PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Silver Belles at Signature Theatre. “‘Silver Belles’ is just the kind of lighthearted but meaningful holiday musical we could use this season. – Elle Marie Sulli…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:34PM

Steven Dietz Wants Us To Open Our Eyes In This Random World by Bill Hirschman

With humor, poignancy and insight, Dietz portrays just such a patchwork invisible to its residents in his new play This Random World at Theatre Lab, the professional resident company at Flor…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:18PM

The Bodyguard the Musical – Paper Mill Playhouse by Sandi Durell

by Kathryn Kitt     There is something truly magical going on in Milburn, NJ. Opening last night and through to January 1st, 2017, Deborah Cox is giving a truly star-making perform…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:11PM

Late playwright Edward Albee praised at Broadway memorial

Edward Albee -- the ferocious playwright and complicated, tender man -- was celebrated Tuesday by writers, actors, directors, producers and friends at a moving memorial at the August Wilson …

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 11:02PM

Review: Rancho Viejo

Life in the SoCal suburbs is predictable and meaningless in Dan LeFranc's new play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the Four Seasons Centre, Toronto by Nathan Richards

'The Magic Flute', an opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, will be performed at Four Seasons Centre, Toronto, from January 19 through February 24, 2017.'The Magic Flute', was the last opera by …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:46PM

Review: ‘Rancho Viejo,’ Where Banality and Trouble Cohabitate by Ben Brantley

Dan LeFranc’s sweet and scary, lackadaisical and hypnotic play centers on a pending divorce and baby-boomer couples with a lot of time on their hands.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:42PM

'Sweeney' cast announced at Paramount by Morgan Greene

The Paramount Theatre has announced the cast of the upcoming production the Stephen Sondheim musical "Sweeney Todd." Paul-Jordan Jansen will star as Sweeney with Bri Sudia as Mrs. Lovett, Ma…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:42PM

IAP Worldwide Services, Inc. Selected by the U.S. Navy to Support $900 Million Contract by Rino16

IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., the IAP-ECC managing member, has been joined by four other companies for the award of the indefinite-quantity/Indefinite-delivery contract. This is a worldwide …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 10:26PM

Say Yeah Yeah – Kinky Boots by Joy

Do you want to see a show that will raise you up? Kinky Boots is the show for you! As they say in the show, "Ladies, gentlemen, and those who are yet to make up their minds," Kinky Boots is …

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 10:12PM

Adrian Aguilar to lead Drury Lane's 'Saturday Night Fever' by Morgan Greene

Adrian Aguilar will hit the dance floor as Tony Manero in "Saturday Night Fever," Drury Lane Theatre announced. Joining Aguilar is Erica Stephan as Stephanie Mangano, Landree Fleming as Anne…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:09PM

Theater News: Jersey Boys, Oh, Hello Top 2016 Gypsy of the Year Fundraising

The annual event is presented by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Now That I Hear You Say Aloud Like That… by Joe Patti

There has been some trepidation among members of the Kentucky arts community following the governor’s recent dismissal and reconstitution of the state arts council. Gov. Bevin dismisse…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 09:54PM

American Repertory Theater to Stage TRANS SCRIPTS, PART I: THE WOMEN by BroadwayWorld

Casting has been announced for Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women at American Repertory Theater. This new play by Paul Lucas is drawn from candid interviews with dozens of transgender women a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36PM

Rancho Viejo by Sandi Durell

    by Michael Bracken     Where’s Luis Buñuel when you need him? Perhaps at Playwrights Horizons, at least in spirit. That’s where Dan LeFranc’s wry Rancho Viejo …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:31PM

A Life in Art: Albert Tucker by Arts Review

Part of the ongoing series of exhibitions based on The Albert and Barbara Tucker Gift to Heide Museum of Modern Art, A Life in Art traces aspects of Albert Tucker’s development as one of…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:15PM

How To Make It Easier For You To Bring Your Team Together by Admin

One of the challenges studio owners can face is bringing the entire team together. Everyone is busy, they may have other plans. It tears your hair out trying to just get everyone together.…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:01PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: This Way Outta Santaland (Theater Wit) by Catey Sullivan

Mitchell Fain is putting his pointy-toed, jingle-belled foot down. Instead of yet another foray into Sedarisland, Fain is offering up his own take on Christmas. Theater Wit's This Way Outta …

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:18PM

Star announcement for The Body Guard – Video Interview with Paulini. by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Producers John Frost, Michael Harrison and David Ian have announced that beloved Australian pop star Paulini will play the leading role in The Bodyguard, the award-winning film-turned music…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:16PM

Rancho Viejo Review: Life in the California Suburbs by New York Theater

At one of the continual neighborhood get-togethers in “Rancho Viejo,” Dan LeFranc’s new play at Playwrights Horizons about the residents of a fictional California suburb, one of the ch…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:03PM

RANCHO VIEJO - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

When you've landed somewhere you feel you don't belong - or you know you don't belong - everything just seems wrong.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Arts House reveals 2017 Season by Arts Review

With 30 works across three festivals, an international Company in Residence and a program involving over 100 artists, Arts House 2017 Season 1 cements Arts House’s position as Melbourne’…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:55PM

VIDEO: HAIRSPRAY LIVE's Harvey Fierstein Has Fireside Chats With the Cast! by BroadwayWorld TV

HAIRSPRAY LIVE brings us a new video - fire-side chats with the cast hosted by Harvey Fierstein Check out his chats with Dove Cameron, Martin Short, Maddie Baillio and more below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

An Early Holiday Junket on the L.E.S. by Trav S.D.

Yeah, I know it’s almost three weeks away, but we needed some Christmas early this year, know’m sayin’? So when I had the opportunity to review a holiday show at Pangea las…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:31PM

State Theatre Company South Australia appoints new Executive Director by Arts Review

State Theatre Company South Australia has announced Jodi Glass as the incoming Executive Director/ Producer, who will take over the role from Rob Brookman AM who has held the position since …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:26PM

28th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR Raises $4,492,636 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS by BroadwayWorld

Gypsy of the YearGypsyOfTheYear, which celebrated six weeks of dedicated fundraising from 55 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, raised 4,492,636 for Broadway Cares. The g…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Signature Theatre's Titanic

The Maury Yeston-Peter Stone musical is directed by Eric Schaeffer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM

Diversionary's 'Mystery' a smart and surprising trip by James Hebert

Just when you think you’ve got “The Mystery of Love and Sex” all figured out (the play, not the riddles it references), someone can be counted on to throw expectations to the curb with…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 07:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Drew McOnie’s Strictly Ballroom review at West Yorkshire Playhouse – ‘thrilling choreography’ by Mark Shenton

In A Chorus Line, arguably the greatest of all musicals about the business of being a professional stage dancer, one of those

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57PM

Cages or Wings? Tick, Tick...BOOM!'s George Salazar, Nick Blaemire & Lilli Cooper's Vocals Soar in 'Louder Than Words' by Broadway.com

George Salazar, Nick Blaemire and Lilli Cooper of off-Broadway's Tick, Tick...BOOM! perform "Louder Than Words."

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Judy Kuhn of Fiddler on the Roof by Broadway.com

Fiddler on the Roof star Judy Kuhn stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

PACE is 5, and Parker cultural officials feel its success is only the beginning by Joe Rubino

Parker's PACE Ceneter turned 5 in October. The arts and cultural center has been a big success, but town officials feel it's just the beginning.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 06:48PM

FREEZE FRAME: Broadway Remembers Edward Albee by Walter McBride

Earlier today, friends and colleagues of the lateEdward Albeepaid tribute to the playwrightat theAugust WilsonTheatre 245 W. 52 St.. Mr. Albee died at age 88 on September 16, 2016 at his hom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

NBC Welcomes Viewers to the Sixties with Retro Advertising for HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

For the fourth installment of NBC's fan-favorite live holiday musical, the network announced today that it will introduce unique ad models to bring viewers an enhanced viewing experience. OR…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

JITNEY Helmer Ruben Santiago-Hudson Will Be Honored in Harlem This Week by BroadwayWorld

First Corinthian Baptist Church Dream Center in association with The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, HARLEM WEEK, Harlem Arts Alliance New Heritage Theatre Group, and Walk Tall Girl Prod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Broadway gathers to honor Edward Albee by Michael Riedel

“Tough” may have been Edward Albee’s favorite compliment. “If he came backstage after a show and said, ‘That was a tough performance,’ you could sleep well that night,” say…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 06:27PM

2017 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards Shortlist Announced by Arts Review

Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley has thrown down the gauntlet to readers everywhere, announcing the 21 works shortlisted for the 2017 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. The …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:25PM

Off Broadway Review: Josh Radnor in Richard Greenberg’s ‘The Babylon Line’ by Gordon Cox

“The Babylon Line” is one of those modest little gems that contains sparks of white light if you look hard enough. Richard Greenberg’s quirky new play is wholly enjoyable…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:22PM

Review: In the Din of ‘Clover,’ Voices of Loss, Hope and Emmett Till by Laura Collins-Hughes

Erik Ehn’s sprawling experimental drama at La MaMa, directed by Glory Kadigan, means to be obscure, though probably not to the degree that it is.

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

Sierra Boggess, Raúl Esparza, Derek Klena Set for New York City Christmas: A Concert to Benefit ASTEP by Adam Hetrick

Artists Striving to End Poverty will present their eighth annual Christmas benefit concert at Joe’s Pub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:01PM

Photo Flash: First Look at The Christians at Steppenwolf Theatre

Lucas Hnath's exploration of religion in America heads to Chicago.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Ma-Yi Theater Company to Present Peer Gynt & the Norwegian Hapa Band

The new work will run at A.R.T./New York Theatres.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

The Rockettes are back for the 2016 edition of New York's favorite holiday show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Jitney Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson to Be Honored at Upcoming Harlem Event

First Corinthian Baptist Church Dream Center in association with the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and more will present "An Evening With Ruben Santiago-Hudson."

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: The Second Shepherds' Play

The Folger Shakespeare Theatre reaches back in time to celebrate Christmas.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: URT’s “Matchless” & “The Happy Prince” — Enchanting Worlds by Ian Thal

The Underground Railway Theater serves up an hour and fifteen minutes of enchantment.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:54PM

Once in a Lifetime review at the Young Vic Theatre, London – ‘slick but slight’ by Natasha Tripney

George S Kaufman and Moss Hart’s 1930 comedy is set in a time of great change in the entertainment industry. It takes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:49PM

ONCE IN A LIFETIME Young Vic, SE1 by Libby Purves

HURRAH FOR HOLLYWOOD, AND LONG LIVE FOOLS   ’Tis the season to be silly, and the Young Vic’s revival of a screwball 1930’s Hollywood satire hit the spot triumphantly with this the…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:48PM

Sweet Charity Cast Will Head to Broadway Sessions by Michael Gioia

The evening will also feature extended open-mic time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Tom Irwin and More in THE CHRISTIANS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf continues its 41st season with the Chicago premiere of Lucas Hnath's The Christians directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman.Previews began on December 1, 2016 press performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Josh Radnor and More in THE BABYLON LINE at Lincoln Center Theater by BroadwayWorld TV

Lincoln Center TheaterpresentsRichard Greenberg's new play THE BABYLON LINE this fall in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater 150 West 65th Street. The production, directed byTerry Kinney, features…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

BWW TV Exclusive: SHUFFLE ALONG Reunites at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

We all know that Broadway can be a fickle lady from time to time, tossing shows to and fro. Last season's Shuffle Along was critically lauded and ten timesnominated for Tonys and then it was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

28th Annual Gypsy of the Year Raises $4.4M for BC/EFA by BroadwayWorld

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

JERSEY BOYS Star Joseph Leo Bwarie Trades 'Frankie' for 'Bowie' in Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

Ovation Award-winners and Troubadour Theater Company favorites Rick Batalla, Lisa Valenzuela and Beth Kennedy reunite with long-time 'Troubie' Joseph Leo Bwarie in Little Drummer Bowie after…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Broadway's DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Launch Digital Lottery Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Producer Stacey Mindich announced today that beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7, Dear Evan Hansen will launch a digital lottery, which will allow users to enter the lottery for a chan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

HOLIDAY INN's Bryce Pinkham to Co-Host Zara Aina's 4th Annual BIG OL' FANCY PANTS Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Bryce Pinkham Holiday Inn, Gentleman's Guide, Mercy Street and Lucas Caleb Rooney Red Speedo will co-host Zara Aina's 4th Annual Big Ol' Fancy Pants Benefit on Monday, December 12, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Laura Osnes Sings Michael Mott's New Holiday Single 'Christmas, Will You Stay?' by BroadwayWorld

Michael Mott has unveiled his new holiday single 'Christmas, Will You Stay' featuring Tony nomineeLaura Osnes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:31PM

Eden Espinosa and Andrew Chappelle Among Broadway Sings Bowie/Prince Performers by Michael Gioia

It’s the first double-bill in the popular Broadway Sings concert series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

Dear Evan Hansen to Launch Digital Lottery by Olivia Clement

Theatregoers will be able to purchase specially-priced tickets to Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s new musical on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

A diplomatic China Philharmonic plays Disney Hall by Mark Swed, Music Critic

You must have heard about a president-elect last week talking on the telephone with the president of Taiwan, and thus, by evading protocol, possibly upending U.S. China policy. Now what? I …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:20PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol Memory’ at Creative Cauldron by Kendall Mostafavi

Right in time for the Holiday Season, Creative Cauldron has presented another installation from their Bold New Works project with the World Premiere of A Christmas Carol Memory. Adapted from…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:14PM

Jersey Boys and Hamilton Earn Top Honors at 28th Gypsy of the Year by Robert Viagas

The $4.5 million take was the fifth-highest total in the event’s history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

NYPD cops identify ‘Hamilton’ pickpocket suspect by Rocco Parascandola, John Annese

The wily pickpocket who’s been targeting “Hamilton” audience members is a professional thief with 52 arrests under her belt.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 05:12PM

Review: The Little Mermaid (Paramount Theatre) by John Olson

Though not produced by Disney, it clearly feels and looks like a Disney-style production in the tradition of their big shows. The original film score has been greatly (and nicely) expanded b…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 05:12PM

“Luke Babylon: The Christian Magician” Comes to Chicago’s Annoyance Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Do you believe in magic? Do you believe in God? Prepare to believe in both! [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

Victory Gardens presents the World Premiere of Marcus Gardley’s A WONDER IN MY SOUL, Feb 10-March 12, 2017 by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater continues its season with the World Premiere of A Wonder In My [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

BoHo Announces Directors For Its 2017 Season by Michael J. Roberts

BoHo Theatre is excited to announce directors for its upcoming 2017 season. BoHo is focused [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

American Theater Co launches program series with MEN ON BOATS in January by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) launches its new Opening Weekend program initiative during the first weekend [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

Third Coast Percussion receives first Grammy nomination for Steve Reich CD by Michael J. Roberts

Third Coast Percussion kicked off 2016 with multiple tours, residencies, and the release of the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

STAYTION MARKET & BAR ANNOUCES EVENTS TO HELP YOU DIG INTO DECEMBER AND WARM UP THE WORK WEEK by Michael J. Roberts

Staytion Market & Bar, 1 W. Wacker Drive, continues to comfort guests with a series [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

Know a Theatre: Su Teatro of Denver by American Theatre Editors

The company develops and produces works about the Latinx community.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:06PM

La Boite Launches 2017 Season by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

Launching their 2017 Season, La Boite’s program focuses on Your Stories, Your Community & Your Theatre, reflecting their commitment to working with local artists as well as collaborat…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:03PM

The Second Shepherd’s Play from Folger Consort (review) by Amy Couchoud

In a season full of holiday spectacle, the rarely performed The Second Shepherds’ Play stands out for its sweet simplicity. With only a small three-piece band of expert musicians and modes…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:02PM

Breaking: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Announces Digital Lottery by Matthew Wexler

Producer Stacey Mindich announced today that beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7, Dear Evan Hansenwill launch a digital lottery, which will allow users to enter the lottery for a chanc…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:02PM

Theater News: Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen to Launch Daily Digital Ticket Lottery

Winners will have the opportunity to purchase reduced-price tickets to the new Pasek and Paul musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Film News: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul to Take Part in La La Land Screening Q&As

The Dear Evan Hansen songwriters contribute tunes to the new film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: A Christmas Carol

Ford's Theatre presents a classic story in classic style.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Video Flash: Watch Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser in Richard Greenberg's The Babylon Line

Terry Kinney directs the new drama at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the Spirit: StageBuddy’s Holiday Theater Picks for 2016 by Courtney Marie

The holiday season is upon us, and what could be better than taking a break from the crowds and to-do lists and creating new family memories with a special outing to the theater? It is one g…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:58PM

Great Comet’s Denée Benton, Grace McLean, Lucas Steele Join Josh Groban for BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Josh Groban and the cast of the immersive, electro-pop musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 will take part in a MainStage panel event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

Great Comet Stars Denée Benton, Grace McLean, Lucas Steele Join Josh Groban for BroadwayCon by Adam Hetrick

Josh Groban and the cast of the immersive, electro-pop musical Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 will take part in a MainStage panel event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:56PM

Review: All I Want for Christmas Is Courtney Act! by Michael Block

By Michael BlockI don't want a lot for Christmas but Courtney Act was certainly on my list! Returning to the Laurie Beechman to spread some holiday cheer, Courtney Act takes some of the high…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:54PM

'Daddy Long Legs' at George Street review: Squash this musical out by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

The latest from the New Brunswick theater cloys more than it charms

SOURCE: NJ.com at 04:50PM

Why the World Needs Hairspray On Television Now More Than Ever by Michael Gioia

As a new administration takes shape, the cast of Hairspray prepares to change the minds of viewers across the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Death has its day - no fewer than 75 times with Spymonkey at Chicago Shakes by Chris Jones

When it comes to chronicling dumb ways to die, William Shakespeare was ahead of the curve. Gander at his much-disputed authorial oeuvre and you'll find no fewer than 75 final exits, shufflin…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:31PM

Theater Refuses To Be A Safe Space For Donald Trump

The cast of Party People at the Public Theater. Joan Marcus On Nov. 18, Hamilton star Brandon Victor Dixon delivered a curtain call statement to Vice President-elect Mike Pence from t…

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 04:30PM

Thanks #boycotthamilton: A Record-Breaking $3.3M in 1 Week for the Broadway Smash by Patrick Pacheco

Nothing like a boycott promoted by conservative Republicans to send the Broadway grosses soaring.  The boycott of “Hamilton,” Lin-Manual Miranda’s mega-smash, was started, you’l…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:26PM

Odds & Ends: Busta Rhymes Isn't Throwing Away The Mixtape's Shot, London's Cinderella Casting & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of video-centric stories you may have missed today. Busta Rhymes Isn't Throwing Away The Mixtape's Shot With every word, they drop knowledge! The Hamilto…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

Hairspray Live! FAQ! Everything You Need to Know to Get the Beat Started by Lindsey Sullivan

We can hear the bells! Following The Wiz, Peter Pan and The Sound of Music, NBC’s latest musical broadcast is almost here: Hairspray Live!. This musical is timeless to theater fans, an…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

In 'Christmas at Christine's,' arriving in the U.S. as strangers, plus a few holiday songs by Kerry Reid

True to holiday cabaret tradition, Chicago actor and singer Christine Bunuan fills her solo-show stocking with songs ranging from naughty to nice, sardonic to sentimental. But what Bunuan al…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:21PM

Sgt. Stubby **1/2 by Barry

Sgt. Stubby, The Great American War Dog Musical By: Patrick Christiano Click to read more

SOURCE: theaterlife at 04:00PM

Theater News: TheaterMania to Livestream Bright Star Concert From Town Hall

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will reunite with their Broadway cast for a one-night-only performance.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Lyric Stage Company Reveals Casting for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Scott Edmiston heads the newly announced creative team.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Original Director, Star to Reunite for Druid's 20th Anniversary Production of THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE at BAM by BroadwayWorld

Druid Theatre will remount Martin McDonagh's sensational, award-winning dark comedy, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, at BAM'sHarvey Theater 651 Fulton St. this winter.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:59PM

American political history has plenty of precedent when it comes to politicians abusing women: Trump’s was totally outrageous, not too outrageous to by Carey

Originally published on Salon.com View this story online There was no shortage of scandal surrounding Trump’s presidential campaign, when voters witnessed his refusal to release his tax r…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 03:55PM

Culture Desk: MARYANN PLUNKETT is the Radiant Everywoman! by Cynthia Zarin

Onstage & off Plunkett's ability to inhabit & portray experience has an almost tactile, corporeal quality. Her performances have the kind of intelligence & emotional range that prods an audi…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 03:50PM

Will Eno’s New Play Now Has a Title: Wakey, Wakey by Olivia Clement

Also directed by Eno, the world-premiere work will open in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:49PM

A ‘Perfumed & Pearly’ Production: Anaheim’s “Chance Theater” Offers Their Finest Holiday Dreams With “Little Women–The Broadway Musi by Leo Buck

This 2005 musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic reinforces every one of its endearing lessons of warmth and earnest feelings one should expect from the holiday season.

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 03:42PM

Sam Shepard and the 30-year drama of my buried memories | Tim Dowling by Tim Dowling

For a play I was seeing for a second time, there was something very unfamiliar about Buried Child, starring Ed Harris. And, I was to discover, for good reasonI don’t get to the theatre as …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:42PM

BWW Album Review: Happiness Is...YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN by Remy Holzer

Whether or not you are familiar with Clark Gesner's musical YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, you are bound to recognize Track 21 of the York Theatre Company 2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:41PM

“Doctor Strange,” “Arrival” and “Troll”s Bolsters Theater Box Office Take by Rino16

“Arrival,” the alien spine-chiller packed theaters with sci-fi devotees, with its debut at the box office, riding the coattails of sparkling media critic reviews and “Marvel’ Comics …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:37PM

Thrones! The Musical Parody by Steven Morris

Thrones! The Musical Parody Reviewed by Terry Morgan Hudson Mainstage Theatre Through December 20th  A clear sign that something has entered the zeitgeist is when people decide to mock it i…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:36PM

In the Recording Studio With Laura Osnes For “Christmas, Will You Stay?”

Michael Mott wrote a new holiday tune, and he immediately knew who had to sing it—Laura Osnes. “Christmas, Will You Stay?” focuses on themes of peace, nostalgia, and the sp…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Theater openings for Dec. 9-15

Saturday "The Christians": A megachurch opens its doors to a theological divide in Steppenwolf's latest. Through Jan. 29 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St.; 312-335-1650 and…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:34PM

Chris Rock announces first tour in 9 years with Denver stop by The Know

The multi-city tour will kick off on February 14 in North Carolina.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:31PM

ONCE IN A LIFETIME – Young Vic Theatre by Ian Foster

The end of the silent movie era and the arrival of the talkies has proved fertile ground for many a storyteller, not least Betty Comden and Adolph Green's immortal Singin' in the Rain, but M…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:30PM

New York Times Names Best Theatre of 2016 by Adam Hetrick

Critics Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood have published their respective lists of impactful shows from the past year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Interview: Lyricist-Librettist David Spencer on Working with Alan Menken, Canadian Networking, and “Duddy Kravitz” by Auriane Desombre

Hot off a successful run in Montreal, the original cast recording of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz tells the fascinating story of an ambitious young man who would seemingly stop at no…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:26PM

The Big Uncut Flick by Darryl Reilly

"The Big Uncut Flick is a 1953 live, mid-day movie program broadcast on the Dumont network. The audience is addressed as if they were the studio audience. The stereotypical hosts are a marr…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:24PM

Everybody Say Yeah...& Send Kinky Boots Star Todrick Hall Your Questions! by Lindsey Sullivan

Todrick Hall is currently stepping into a dream on the Great White Red Way as Kinky Boots' glitzy, glamorous Lola. The YouTube sensation and Broadway alum will take a brief break from st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Will Eno's New Off-Broadway Play Has a Name: Wakey, Wakey by Ryan McPhee

Signature Theatre will present the world premiere of Will Eno’s previously unnamed Wakey, Wakey next year. The production, directed by Eno (a Residency Five playwright at the off-…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Breathe Through the Inauguration with Zachary Quinto and More at Rubin Museum by BroadwayWorld

2017 is upon us At the Rubin Museum of Art, breathe through inauguration season with several January mindbody programs and talks,including a reading featuring Zachary Quinto. Scroll down for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

The Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes New York's Next Anthony, Matt Doyle! by Broadwaysted

This week is an EPIC episode of Broadwaysted with the talented and incredible Matt Doyle We pour out some whiskey and ginger-ale and chat about Matt's experience in WAR HORSE, our favorite M…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23PM

THE CLOCKMAKER’S DAUGHTER – Trinity Laban by Ian Foster

I loved the Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn musical when I saw it premiere at the Landor last year and whilst we wait patiently for a cast recording (I asked Santa again and I have been a go…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:22PM

Classic Stage Production of David Ives’ The Liar Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The farcical comedy is set to begin performances Off-Broadway this January.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:20PM

Basquiat and Warhol, Together Again in Calvin Levels' "Collaboration" by Patrick Pacheco

In the Spring of 1985, the actor and playwright Calvin Levels was taking in Jean-Michel Basquiat’s exhibition at the Mary Boone Gallery when he spied the artist, who had lately become huge…

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

“The Sellout” the prize-winning novel by Paul Beatty by Pauline Adamek

Book review by Lisa Medway. THE SELLOUT by Paul Beatty (the first American author to win the Man Booker Prize) is the best thing to

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:18PM

Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld to star in benefit by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- More than two years after narrowly escaping death in a car crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, comedian Tracy Morgan is ready to give back, and he's doing it o…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:07PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Merrily We Roll Along by Steven Morris

Merrily We Roll AlongReviewed by Maureen Lee LenkerThe Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing ArtsThrough December 18th RECOMMENDED“Musicals are popular – they’re a great way to st…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:54PM

Review: ‘School of Rock’ at Cherry Hill High School West by Tim Dunleavy

Back when I was in high school, we didn’t do musicals where the songs had titles like “Stick It to the Man.” (I don’t think our principal would have allowed it!) But now Cherry Hill …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:53PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story of Christmas’ at Olney Theatre Center by Laura Andruski

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is undeniably one of the most popular works of fiction the author ever wrote. Completed in just a few short months in 1843, the work has been adapted for…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:51PM

#GetSocial: DIRTY DANCING returns to the West End in ten tweets

Dust off your dancing shoes and grab a watermelon! It’s the first performance of DIRTY DANCING at the West End's Phoenix Theatre tonight, returning for a Christmas run in London before ano…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 02:49PM

A Telenovela Christmas Carol by Steven Morris

A Telenovela Christmas CarolReview by Neal WeaverArchway Studio/TheatreThrough December 18Ebenezer Scrooge becomes miserly tequila manufacturer Pedro Azucar in this Mexican-American variatio…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:47PM

Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA Resumes Tonight in San Francisco After Death of Co-Founder's Son by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has confirmed thatCirque du Soleil's LUZIA will resume its regular performance scheduletonight,Tuesday, December 6 at 8 p.m., under the Big Top at ATampT Park in San Francisco.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:46PM

Special Interview: High Hair and High Hopes- Kristin Chenoweth and Bob Greenblatt Talk HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by Alexa Criscitiello

After three smash years of live musicals which included visits to the lush hillsides of Austria, a technicolor adventure in Neverland, and a wildly wonderful visit to the land of Oz, NBC Cha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

Disney Turned Epcot Into Star Wars’ Death Star and All Hope Is Lost by Jordan Crucchiola

In a true signal that hope and idealism are dead, Disney has used light and trickery to transform its iconic Epcot center in Orlando, Florida, into Star Wars' Death Star. Yes, this looks coo…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:39PM

Following Tragic Backstage Accident, Cirque Du Soleil’s Luzia Resumes Performances by Andrew Gans

Olivier Rochette was killed when he was struck by a telescopic lift during preparation for a performance of Luzia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Charles Busch to Perform, Chat New Album with Richard Skipper at The Triad by BroadwayWorld

Charles Busch joins Richard Skipper's old-fashioned varietytalk showon Friday, December 9 at 700 pm. He will be sitting down with Richard to discuss his first CD, Charles Busch's 'Live at Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:34PM

Will Eno's New Play Finds Title Before 2017 Run at Signature Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Will Eno's new play at Signature Theatre now has a title - Wakey, Wakey. Lucille Lortel and Obie Award-winner Eno, who is a Residency Five playwright at Signature, will also direct. Casting …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:28PM

This Day Forward by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"This Day Forward" shows much tighter control than many of Nicky Silver’s early anarchic plays. However, aside from offering a few wonderful characters in Malka and the older Irene, the pl…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:20PM

Measuring Up: TCG’s Fall Forum Demystified Big Data by American Theatre Editors

The weekend convening brought theatre leaders together to discuss how statistics can turn into successes.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:19PM

HEISENBERG, Starring Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt, Starts Final Week on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed world premiere of Heisenberg, the new play by Tony Award and two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Mark Brokaw,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

First-rate ‘Second Shepherd’s Play’ tops the Christmas class by Nelson Pressley

The Folger revisits its 2007 medieval hit. Elsewhere, riffs on Dickens and O. Henry falter.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:18PM

21st Century Woman: Annnette Bening Honored at New York Stage & Film Winter Gala by Harry Haun

Annette Bening, one of the frontrunners for the 2016 Best Actress Oscar for her performance of an unconventional, hippie-out-of-her-time-zone mom in 20th Century Women, received a noncompeti…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 02:14PM

Photo Flash: Rockettes Celebrate 'CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR' with Magnolia Red Velvet Cupcake by BroadwayWorld

Today, Tuesday, December 6, at the Radio City Rockettes stopped byMagnolia Bakery in Rockefeller Center tounveil a limited editionRocketteRed Velvet cupcake. Scroll down for photos

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:13PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Sean Hayes as 'Mr. Pinky & More HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Images by TV News Desk

NBC has released new images fromthe highly anticipated broadcast of HAIRSPRAY LIVE, including a first look atSean Hayes as Mr. Pinky - check out the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

“Devil’s Salt” at the Odyssey by Laura Ann Tull

Jovanka Bach’s play Devil’s Salt fictionalizes what resembles historical truth—the trial and persecution of a midwife as a witch in King James Colony of Plymouth Bay

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:12PM

MONOROGUE: ELF OFF – Old Red Lion Theatre by Laura Kressly

The Salon:Collective’s Monorogue is back again, this time with a Christmas edition. The monologue showcase is now in Santa’s workshop, where perky elf Gingersparkles is interviewing huma…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Films of Fields #22: Tillie and Gus 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…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:54PM

Review: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Charles Green

Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play is a delightfully entertaining show. Written by Joe Landry based on the Frank Capra film and direc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:52PM

Review: Holiday Gossip with Ginger Minj by Michael Block

By Michael Block'’Tis the season to be jolly. And a little shady! Ginger Minj brings comedic holiday cheer to the Laurie Beechman in her latest holiday show, Mary Did You Hear? Joined by f…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:42PM

Features: Ten things you need to make a pantomime actually good

Artistic director of Theatre Royal Stratford East Kerry Michael is a veteran at pantomimes. Here he takes us through the ten steps to a successful festive offering

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:42PM

Gear Up for Hairspray Live! With These New Photos from the Set by Hannah Vine

Hairspray Live! will hit television screens December 7 on NBC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

On the Scene: Are You Ready for HAIRSPRAY LIVE? Test Your Knowledge! by Randy Rainbow

HAIRSPRAY LIVE is coming, and it can't be stoppedBefore the broadcast airs, test your knowledge as Randy Rainbowarrivesin the theatre district to check in with ordinary fans like you

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:30PM

Review: ‘The Nutcracker’ at Metropolitan Ballet Theatre by Nicole Hertvik

Metropolitan Ballet Theatre’s 28th annual production of The Nutcracker is a veritable feast for the senses. With a gorgeous array of costumes, a set that will evoke contented sighs from an…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:28PM

‘Axel at the Himmelstür. Operetta by Ralph Benatzky’ at Volksoper Vienna by Hans Schneider

An operetta entitled “Axel at the Himmelstür” by Ralph Benatzky will be staged at Volksoper Vienna on the December 15, 2016.“Axel at the Himmelstür,” Ralph Benatzky’s 77th operet…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:27PM

Tony Nominee Dan Knechtges to Helm Drury Lane's SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER by BroadwayWorld

Drury Lane Theatre announces principal casting for disco musical Saturday Night Fever, revised and rewritten for the Drury Lane stage, featuring music and lyrics by The Bee Gees, based on th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

YouTube Spiral: Check Out Kinky Boots’ New Olivier Nominated Star Killian Donnelly

12 videos of West End headliner turned Kinky Boots' new star, Killian Donnelly.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:14PM

Grammy Winner Fantasia Nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance by BroadwayWorld

Grammy Award and third season American Idol winner FANTASIA was recognized by The Recording Academy once again with a nomination for her song 'Sleeping With The One I Love.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Stars Come Out to Honor Joel Grey at the York Theatre Company Gala by Broadway.com

The York Theatre Company’s 25th annual gala honored Broadway legend Joel Grey with the 2016 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musial Theater on December 5. Bernadette…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

The Creative Team Behind Hairspray Live! on Making NBC's Musicals Bigger, Bolder & Perfect for Underwear-Clad Viewers by Ryan McPhee

When Tony-winning director Kenny Leon staged The Wiz Live! for NBC last year, audiences tuned in to catch a talented cast in a multi-set proscenium space. When the cameras roll on Hairspray …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘The Valley of Astonishment’ at Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord, Paris by Paul Durand

Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord will be stage “The Valley of Astonishment” that will run through December 23, 2016, in Paris.Written and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:53PM

Will Notes from The Field Get a Second New York Run? by Olivia Clement

The Broad Stage has canceled its upcoming staging of Anna Deavere Smith’s acclaimed show, originally slated for February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

Otto and the Robin review at Omnibus, London – ‘an inspiring seasonal treat’ by Catherine Usher

A Christmas tale about a lonely young man who lives on his own and suffers from acute social anxiety sounds like an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:42PM

Free Webinar: How does your arts organization compare to your peers? by Bt

Monday, December 129a PST/11a CST/12p ESTThe SMU National Center for Arts Research (NCAR) has created a free, online tool, the NCAR KIPI (Key Intangible Performance Indicator) Dashboard, whi…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:42PM

Spotlight On...Marti Gould Cummings by Michael Block

Name: Marti Gould CummingsHometown: Kennedyville, MDEducation: AMDASelect Credits: Life and Death of Kenyon Phillips (Dir. Tony Winner Cady Huffman), Twist (Drama Desk Nominated Production),…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:36PM

O. Hub! The Magi is magical. (review) by Kelly McCorkendale

The magical, the magnificent, The Magi. This play, wrapped in a concert, is a wonderfully performed piece that showcases the best of theatre: Storytelling. Drama. Humor. Song, along with gu…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:31PM

Her Aching Heart review at the Hope Theatre, London – ‘hare-brained historical lesbian romp’ by Julia Rank

The festive period offers the perfect excuse for theatres not participating in pantomime to indulge in their own silly season. Bryony Lavery’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:31PM

BURIED CHILD – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

At first knowing that this play was a marathon, two-hour forty-five minutes long, with two short intervals, I was a little daunted. However, never have I known such a production absolutely f…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

The Night After Christmas review at Tron Theatre, Glasgow – ‘charming and old-fashioned’ by Gareth K Vile

In a sharp contrast to the post-modern glamour of the Tron’s main stage pantomime, The Night After Christmas is a gentle, old-fashioned

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:23PM

Watch NYU Students’ School of Rock Documentary Film by Robert Viagas

The film is being released to mark the show’s anniversary on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Classical Theatre of Harlem's THE FIRST NOEL at The Apollo Theater by BroadwayWorld

The Apollo Theater presents The Classical Theatre of Harlem's production of THE FIRST NOEL from December 10-18, 2016. Following its world premiere in 2015 on the Theater's soundstage, the Ha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

Alan Menken, Larry Kramer and More Featured in Dramatists Guild Fund's THE LEGACY PROJECT: VOLUME III, Out on YouTube Today! by BroadwayWorld

Dramatists Guild Fund President, Andrew Lippa and Executive Director Rachel Routh announce The Legacy Project Volume III will be available to the public on YouTube beginning today, December …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Stephen Schwartz's SCHIKANEDER Cast Album Available Today! by BroadwayWorld

'SCHIKANEDER - The turbulent love story behind The Magic Flute' is the new VBW musical of Christian Struppeck book and Stephen Schwartz music and lyrics about the actor, singer, director, wr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Sold-Out DEAD POETS SOCIETY to Close with Special Benefit Performance by BroadwayWorld

Classic Stage Company has added one final performance of their sold-out production of Dead Poets Society, starring Jason Sudeikis as John Keating, on Sunday evening, December 18 at 7 pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

FUN HOME's Joel Perez to Lead Workshop of Ned Massey's New Musical THE BATTLES by BroadwayWorld

Battles Musical, LLC will present the world premiere of Ned Massey's Four Messages Battles in a workshop production, January 27 - February 4 at Gym at Judson 243 Thompson St, New York, NY 10…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Raul Esparza, Constantine Maroulis & More Join ASTEP's Christmas Benefit by BroadwayWorld

Raul Esparza, Constantine Maroulis and Sean Zuni Green to join the lineup at Artists Striving to End Poverty's Eighth Annual New York City Christmas A Concert to Benefit ASTEP, taking place …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Peter Pan at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

J.M Barrie’s classic story flies onto the stage once again in Sally Cookson’s production, now playing at the National Theatre – but what have critics thought of it?…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:06PM

Class Is in Session! The Babylon Line, Starring Elizabeth Reaser & Josh Radnor, Celebrates Opening Night by Broadway.com

Richard Greenberg's The Babylon Line, starring Elizabeth Reaser and Josh Radnor, opened at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater on December 5. Take a look at the opening night pics!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM

Review: Christmas at Christine's

Christine Bunuan sings songs of Christmas past at Silk Road Rising.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: School of Rock Celebrates First Anniversary on Broadway

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical runs at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Dear Santa: “Naughty/Nice,” Wickedly Funny Holiday Musical, Gets Licensing Launch in Ohio by Kenneth Jones

Naughty/Nice, the musical comedy revue featuring four adult performers playing a multitude of twisted and desperate children writing letters to Santa Claus, begins its licensing life Dec. 9 …

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 11:59AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 896: Cat Crowley by Adam Szymkowicz

Cat Crowley Hometown: San Diego, CA Current Town: Brooklyn, NY Q:  Tell me about your upcoming reading with FGP. A:  For the better part of 2016 I've been working on my new pla…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:54AM

Marjorie Prime Film, with Lois Smith and Jon Hamm, Will Premiere at Sundance by Andrew Gans

The annual film festival will also feature the debut of The Manifesto, starring Cate Blanchett.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:52AM

Busta Rhymes, Joell Ortiz, and the Roots Bring a Strong Coat Game to Perform Hamilton’s ‘My Shot’ by E. Alex Jung

Despite an alleged Hamilton boycott, tickets are still hard to come by around these parts (November 2017!). But take solace in the fact that The Hamilton Mixtape dropped last week so that yo…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:51AM

Stephen Schwartz’s Schickaneder Cast Album Released by Robert Viagas

It's the latest score from the composer of Wicked and Pippin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

PINOCCHIO – King’s Head Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Charles Court Opera return to the King’s Head Theatre for the festive season with their traditional twist on a classic story that is funny with plenty of audience interaction. This is Pino…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:45AM

‘Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman Tour’ at Air Canada Centre, Toronto by Nathan Richards

Ariana Grande will be performing live at the Air Canada Centre on March 5, 2017, as a part of her biggest tour titled “The Dangerous Woman Tour.”Ariana Grande-Butera known professionally…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:41AM

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto by Nathan Richards

“A Streetcar Named Desire,” a ballet by John Neumeier will be staged by The National Ballet of Canada from June 3,2017 through June10, 2017, in Toronto.“A Streetcar Named Desire” is …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:31AM

Review: ‘Picnic’ at The Catholic University of America by Robert Michael Oliver

Picnic comes to Catholic. And by the time it’s over, lives are overturned, dreams are rekindled, and who knows what will happen next. William Inge, master playwright of the heartland, cap…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:30AM

Everyman Theatre to give local premiere of Colman Domingo play 'Dot' by Tim Smith

Among those attending the premiere of Colman Domingo's "Dot" at the Humana Festival of New Plays in Louisville, Ky., in 2015 was Everyman Theatre artistic director Vincent Lancisi. "I think …

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 11:25AM

Goldstar becomes the first to offer a gift to a DCTS contributor by Lorraine Treanor

Dear readers, We are incredibly grateful to the thousands of people who visit DC Theatre Scene every day to read our reviews, check out the show listings and take advantage of our special ti…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:24AM

‘Cinderella’ at Sacramento Theatre Company: entertaining but staid

The fairy tale of “Cinderella” adapts awfully well to the amplified cheesiness of British panto. The version created years ago at Shakespeare Santa Cruz by Paul Whitworth, Kate Hawley an…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:20AM

‘Cinderella’ at Sacramento Theatre Company: entertaining but staid

The fairytale of “Cinderella” adapts awfully well to the amplified cheesiness of British panto. The version created years ago at Shakespeare Santa Cruz by Paul Whitworth, Kate Hawley and…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:20AM

He won fame on TV but found a home on Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) - Fourteen years ago, with 23 million people watching, Justin Guarini came achingly close to superstardom.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:19AM

Billie Whitelaw obituary by Michael Coveney

Actor whose compelling presence inspired new works by Samuel Beckett and made her a chilling nanny in The Omen“I could have easily have become a nun, or a prostitute, or both,” said Bill…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

Treasure Island review – horrors on the high seas by Alfred Hickling

Birmingham RepLong John Silver swaggers perilously close to child abuse while his parrot pecks out dissenters’ eyes in this darkened voyage through Stevenson’s taleRobert Louis Stevenson…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

THE PEOPLE SHOW 124: FALLOUT 124 – Toynbee Studios by Laura Kressly

Making devised work for the past 50 years, People Show are nothing less than prolific. Their multidisciplinary works are numbered as part of the title; the company’s works now number 132. …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:15AM

THE CLOCKMAKER’S DAUGHTER – Trinity Laban by Jonathan Baz

Spindlewood, like most towns, has its time old traditions. But no tale is so firmly adhered to as ‘The Turning of the Key’. Every year, on the last night of winter, as the first day of s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:15AM

Kiss Me Kate: About the Show by Roundabout

While Shakespeare’s plays are regularly turned into musicals these days, the origins of Kiss Me, Kate go far beyond the notion of making The Taming of the Shrew sing. Back in 1935, there w…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:13AM

Photographer BreeAnne Clowdus uses her art to capture the person behind the facade by Gail O'Neill

Though the name BreeAnne Clowdus might not ring a bell among theatre-goers in Atlanta, chances are they’d recognize her publicity stills and posters for productions like Assassins, Clybour…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:12AM

Broadway’s Grammy Nominees Star Sarah Bareilles, Steve Martin & Edie Brickell And ‘Fiddler’s Second Chance by Jeremy Gerard

The Broadway wing of the Grammy Awards nominees announced this morning included five-time winner Steve Martin and five-time nominee Sarah Bareilles. Also in the mix: Kinky Boots (produced by…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:11AM

Off Script: Kate Burton Talks James Joyce and Dining With 'The Dead, 1904' Audiences (Q&A)

The seasoned stage actress of 'Scandal' and 'Grey's Anatomy' tells THR of acting in an immersive adaptation and service the Great Performances holiday feast to just forty theatergoers nightl…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:08AM

Actor Peter Vaughan dies aged 93 by Michael Quinn

Actor Peter Vaughan, who found fame as menacing convict Harry Grout in Porridge, has died at the age of 93. His death

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:08AM

REVIEW: Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along revived in Beverly Hills by Rob Stevens

Director Michael Arden takes on Sondheim's "problem" musical and gives it a highly theatrical look.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 11:05AM

REVIEW: New musical When Jazz Had The Blues is a musical biography of Billy Strayhorn by Rob Stevens

As in real life, Strayhorn is overshadowed by the bigger stars--Duke Ellington and Lena Horne--that he associated with in his career.

SOURCE: Haines His Way at 11:05AM

Royal Court leads nominations for 2017 Writers’ Guild Awards by Georgia Snow

Two Royal Court plays lead the theatre nominations for the 2017 Writers’ Guild Awards. Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone and Cyprus Avenue by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:04AM

STAGE TUBE: Watch Rehearsals of TUTS' INTO THE WOODS Starring Emily Skinner, Nick Bailey, Jeremy Hays and More; Opening Tonight! by Stage Tube

Tony Award-nominated actressEmily Skinnerwill head up an all-star cast for a newly conceptualized production of INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Under The Stars, beginning tonight, December 6th thr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

EXCLUSIVE: The Official Hairspray Live! Playbill by Logan Culwell-Block

Get the complete live theatre experience at home with cast bios, photos, and more!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Darko Tresnjak Extends Contract at Hartford Stage by Andrew Gans

The artistic director is a Tony winner for his direction of A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, which began at the Connecticut venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

BWW Special Interview: It Takes Two- HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Producers Craig Zadan & Neil Meron Check In From the Set! by Robert Diamond

They've already taken you to Austria, Neverland and Oz. On December 7, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron are Baltimore-bound.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 12/4/2016

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending December 4, 2016. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

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

HAIRSPRAY Live Character Card #6: Maddie Baillio as Tracy 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 introduce Maddie Baillio

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Music News: Jessie Mueller, Cynthia Erivo, and More Become 2017 Grammy Award Nominees

The nominees for the Best Musical Theater Album of 2017 have been announced.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Joel Grey Honored by York Theatre Company

Grey received the 2016 Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Josh Groban Extends Run in Broadway's Great Comet; Creator Dave Malloy to Join Cast

Rachel Chavkin directs the acclaimed production at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

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Theater News: Classic Stage Company Adds Performance to Run of Dead Poets Society

The drama stars Jason Sudeikis in his stage debut.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Hot Clip of the Day: Cats' Jessica Hendy & Jacob Yates Haunting, Acoustic "Memory"

Cats' Jessica Hendy and Jacob Yates reimagine "Memory" in their Ghostlight Series.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:59AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Smash Hit SCHOOL OF ROCK - THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year On Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit musical School of Rock - The Musical celebrates one year on Broadway, today, Tuesday, December 6, 2016. The musical began preview performances at the Winter G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM

Watch Tony Kushner, Stephen Schwartz et al talk about their work by New York Theater

Below, ten major theater artists are interviewed by their peers as part of the Dramatist Guild Fund’s Legacy Project TONY KUSHNER Interviewed By Michael Friedman GRETCHEN CRYER & N…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:57AM

What Do Critics Think of The Babylon Line? by Olivia Clement

Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser star in Richard Greenberg’s play about the power of creative writing at Lincoln Center Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM

Olivier Nominee Killian Donnelly Begins Performances in Kinky Boots on Broadway by Broadway.com

West End star Killian Donnelly will make his Broadway debut in Kinky Boots from December 6. Donnelly, who earned Olivier—and Grammy!—nominations for originating the role of Charl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Watch a Mini Documentary Showing How School of Rock Made the Grade on Broadway by Broadway.com

Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest hit School of Rock officially turns one on December 6 and to celebrate we here at Broadway.com are delighted to be the first to bring you this mini-documenta…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Busta Rhymes, the Roots and Joell Ortiz Perform ‘My Shot’ From the ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ on Jimmy Fallon (Watch) by Seth Kelley

“The Hamilton Mixtape” had its shot on Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show” Monday night. The Roots, along with Busta Rhymes and Joell Ortiz performed “My Shot,&…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:52AM

Photos: Opening Night of The Babylon Line Starring Josh Radnor and Elizabeth Reaser by Hannah Vine

Richard Greenberg’s 1960’s-set play about a small town and big dreams makes its New York debut at Lincoln Center Theater December 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

He won fame on TV but found a home on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fourteen years ago, with 23 million people watching, Justin Guarini came achingly close to superstardom....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:49AM

Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Chair of Playwriting at Yale by American Theatre Editors

The writer of 'The Brother/Sister Plays' will head Yale's playwriting program and serve as Yale Rep's playwright-in-residence.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:47AM

Text of the Day: Simon Stephens on stage sex 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 10:45AM

Extra Performance Added for Toronto Run of Broadway-Bound Come From Away by Andrew Gans

The Broadway run of the new musical begins in February at the Schoenfeld.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

My Brother’s A Keeper: Storytelling With Funk Aesthetics by HowlRound

By Alexander Hardy. A new play takes cues from funk music to explore bisexuality, biphobia, and polyamory in 1990s Brooklyn.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:36AM

Grammys: Sara Bareilles, Steve Martin Score Nominations for Broadway Musicals

Also among the Best Musical Theater Album nominees are the West End's production of Cyndi Lauper's 'Kinky Boots' and the Broadway revival of 'The Color Purple' with Cynthia Erivo, Danielle B…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:33AM

BURIED CHILD – West End by Carole Woddis

"We can’t not believe in something – we just end up dying if we stop. Just end up dead." America in the grip of a malaise, America tearing itself apart and here, right in the middle of t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:32AM

Sweet Charity - starring Sutton Foster: may she never be out of the spotlight by Oscar E. Moore

Brilliantly scaled down by director Leigh Silverman to slip into the intimate three quarters round seating – without sacrificing the super entertainment factor and exciting score one iota.

SOURCE: Talk Entertainment at 10:31AM

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves review at Civic Theatre, Rotherham – ‘beautifully designed’ by John Murphy

The work of Shone Productions is a regular sight in this part of the world at Christmas time. Snow White and the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:28AM

Photos: First look at Scarlett Strallen and the cast of She Loves Me

The musical opens at the Menier Chocolate Factory this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:24AM

Theatre News: Full cast announced for What's In A Name?

The comedy will open at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in January

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:24AM

Review: Review: Il trovatore (Royal Opera House)

A rapid return for Covent Garden's 2016 staging of Verdi's popular opera

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:24AM

Lynn Nottage on the Music and Images of Writing “Sweat” by Victoria Myers

We asked Lynn Nottage to share with us the playlist she made while writing the "Sweat" and the visual images she took on trips to Reading. We discuss how she used the music and images as p…

SOURCE: The Interval at 10:22AM

Cast of Broadway’s Chicago Creates Music Video for Original Holiday Song by Andrew Gans

“Holiday Melody” can also be purchased online to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Eden Espinosa to Star in U.K. Premiere of Lizzie by Mark Shenton

New rock musical to come to London via Denmark

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

WATCH: Rent releases official show trailer ahead of London transfer

Ahead of its London opening at the St James Theatre this Thursday night, the producers of the 20th anniversary revival of Jonathan Larson's RENT have released this fantastic new show trailer…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:16AM

Aladdin review at Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield – ‘lacklustre’ by Neil Bonner

On paper this production looks like a winner all the way. With a couple of former pop stars in the lead roles

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:15AM

Eden Espinosa, Ruby Lewis, Andrew Chappelle and More Will Rock Out In Broadway Sings Bowie/Prince by BroadwayWorld

The acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series will present its 14th installment on February 6 at 8pm, honoring two major legends of pop rock with Broadway Sings BowiePrince. The one-night-only…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM

Salome, Metropolitan Opera, New York — review

Jürgen Flimm’s production is silly, but there are substantial musical compensations

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:13AM

Peter Vaughan obituary by Michael Coveney

Veteran stage and screen actor who played Harry Grout in Porridge and Maester Aemon Targaryen in Game of ThronesPeter Vaughan, who has died aged 93, was one of the most distinctive and menac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

See Annette Bening and David Rockwell Honored by New York Stage and Film by Hannah Vine

The two were celebrated at New York Stage and Film’s annual winter gala.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

Sutton Foster, Rory O’Malley, and Bernadette Peters at the 2016 York Theatre Gala by Hannah Vine

The night honored Broadway legend Joel Grey with the 2016 Oscar Hammerstein Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

Photo Coverage: Lincoln Center Theater's THE BABYLON LINE Celebrates Opening Night by Walter McBride

Lincoln Center Theater presents Richard Greenberg's new play THE BABYLON LINE in the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater 150 West 65th Street. The production, directed by Terry Kinney, features Maddie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01AM

BWW Exclusive: Richard Armitage Reads from Audible's ROMEO AND JULIET by BroadwayWorld

It's a story you think you know the age-old tale of 'star-cross'd lovers' two families at war a romance, so pure and absolute, fated for a tragic end. It's a story so thoroughly embedded in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Ars Nova Introduces Fair Pay Initiative by Ruthie Fierberg

At its annual gala, the non-profit theatre organization announced plans to immediately increase pay from minimums to a living wage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

The Roots, Busta Rhymes, and Joell Ortiz Sing “My Shot” on The Tonight Show by Ruthie Fierberg

As The Hamilton Mixtape tops the iTunes charts, more performances pop up on late night.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Missouri History Museum attendance over 400K third straight year by Mike Faulk St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Four of the top five most attended exhibits in museum history all opened in 2014 or later.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:48AM

Shhh, no slap shots in the library: Exhibit pays tribute to 50 years of Blues hockey by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Great Hall of the central St. Louis Public Library is transformed into a hockey rink, with more displays of memorabilia throughout building

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:48AM

Ordinary characters tell a tender story in 'Driving Miss Daisy' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

New Jewish Theatre presents a Pulitzer Prize-winner, "Driving Miss Daisy"

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:48AM

BWW Interview- Charlie Frye (aka 'The Eccentric') Talks Broadway's THE ILLUSIONISTS by Caryn Robbins

Today, THE ILLUSIONISTS' Charlie Frye speaks exclusively with BWW and explains why he takes hisart seriously, but never takes himselfseriously

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

THE GREAT COMET Creator Dave Malloy Will Make His Broadway Debut as Pierre by BroadwayWorld

Dave Malloy, creator of the intoxicatingly good, rapturous Isherwood, NY Times new musical NATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, will make his Broadway performing debut in the show th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

The Color Purple, Waitress, Bright Star & More Nab Grammy Nominations by Broadway.com

Nominations were announced this morning for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, which will take place on February 12, 2017, hosted by Tony winner James Corden. Four Broadway productions and one W…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:48AM

Call Answered: Sam Provenzano: Logo TV's Finding Prince Charming by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: This past fall my guilty pleasure was watching Logo TV's "Finding Prince Charming." Last month I interviewed "Finding Prince Charming's" runner-up Brandon Kneefel, & now, …

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 09:47AM

Review: ‘Jib: or, The Child Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was’ at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Philadelphia, PA by Deb Miller

A multimedia synthesis of music, film, and drama, Jib: or, The Child Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was traces the rise and fall of a fictional rock star through arcane fragmented scenes…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:47AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Interview with Teaching Artist Leah Reddy by Sarah Kutnowsky

Roundabout Master Teaching Artist Leah Reddy has worked with Education at Roundabout for the past ten years. During the day, Leah can be found in classrooms leading residencies and workshops…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 09:34AM

Great Comet Creator Dave Malloy Will Step in for Josh Groban for 10 Performances by Andrew Gans

Malloy will play Pierre for several performances in May and June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:27AM

SWEET CHARITY – Scaled down Off B’way revival starring Sutton Foster glistens by Oscar E Moore

  I should start by advising you to hasten down to The Pershing Square Signature Center to see SWEET CHARITY running through January 8th 2017.   However I am a bit late.  It’s a ve…

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 09:12AM

Waitress and Bright Star Cast Albums Among Grammy Award Nominees by Robert Viagas

Nominations in 84 Grammy categories were announced December 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM

My First Audition: Kierston Wareing by John Byrne

My first major job was [the 2007 film] It’s A Free World… directed by Ken Loach. The opportunity came in via my

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

How to… learn how to do a convincing US accent by John Byrne

1. It’s a big country A large proportion of casting will ask for ‘general American’. Within general American there can be differences influenced

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Livestreaming Performance of Ebony Stewart’s Hunger at The VORTEX in Austin, Texas—Thur Dec 8 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The VORTEX in Austin, Texas presents Hunger by local playwright and poet Ebony Stewart livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlr…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Going to the theater with Jackie Kennedy by Ken Levine

With the Jackie Kennedy movie out this Oscar (I mean “holiday”) season, I am reminded of the time she and I went to the theater together.Okay, pick yourself off the floor.We didn’t go …

SOURCE: Ken Levine at 09:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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COLOR PURPLE, BRIGHT STAR Among Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album GRAMMY Award by BroadwayWorld

This morning, The Recording Academy and 2016 GRAMMY Best New Artist, Meghan Trainor, kicked off this year's GRAMMY Awards nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categori…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:56AM

'Hamilton Mixtape' Poised to Hit No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart by TV News Desk

The original Broadway cast recording of HAMILTON set multiple records on the Billboard chartsand according to Billboard.com, the recently released 'Hamilton Mixtapes' is poised to do the same

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Photo Coverage: Dionne Warwick Stops by THE BODYGUARD by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Dionne Warwick stopped by to visit the cast of THE BODYGUARD at the Paper Mill Playhouse opening. Check out photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Christmas Tales with Granddad review at Tropicana, Weston-super-Mare – ‘skilful puppetry’ by Jeremy Brien

Weston-super-Mare`s seafront Tropicana, rescued from dereliction last year when renowned street artist Banksy attracted 150,000 visitors to his surreal Dismaland exhibition, is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:38AM

Dear Evan Hansen, Music Box, New York — review

Blending tears and laughter, this teenage suicide musical is an improbable success

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:36AM

Sleeping Beauty, Hackney Empire, London — review

It’s not quite up to Hackney’s high standards, but this panto is still loud and lively

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:36AM

Peter Pan, National Theatre, London — review

A rich, nuanced production that brings out the bittersweet tone in JM Barrie’s play

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:36AM

Theatres Trust names Tom Stickland as new theatres adviser by David Hutchison

Tom Stickland has been named new theatres adviser at the Theatres Trust. Stickland previously worked as a business manager for HQ Theatres

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:33AM

NEWS: Wicked star Eden Espinosa replaces Ciara Renee in Lizzie by Press Releases

Eden Espinosa, well known for playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, will replace fellow Broadway star Ciara Renée in the UK premiere of American rock musical LIZZIE. Renee has had to withd…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:24AM

Wielding the axe? Wicked star Eden Espinosa joins Lizzie cast

It's sad when a headliner has to withdraw from a show, as Ciara Renee has done with LIZZIE due to a scheduling conflict. But when the fallback is a mega Broadway star like Eden Espinosa, the…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:24AM

Competition: Win tickets to see BU21 at London’s Trafalgar Studios by The Stage

Every night on the news there’s literally always some sort of massively catastrophic end-of-the-world shit going down: genocide, earthquake, terrorism, school shooting

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:22AM

Jack and the Beanstalk review at Cast, Doncaster – ‘heart-warming but formulaic’ by Rich Jevons

Cast’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk is notable for including a character who provides sign language at every performance – a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM

Theatre News: Fringe festival Offbeat to return to Oxford

The partnership between Oxford Playhouse and Arts at the Old Fire Station will return for a second year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

Video: In rehearsals with 30 Christmases

Jonny Donahoe, Paddy Gervers and Rachel Parris present Oxford's only Christmas show for grown-ups

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:12AM

Peter and the Starcatcher review – Peter Pan prequel never finds its wings by Lyn Gardner

Royal and Derngate, NorthamptonDirector Luke Sheppard throws everything he can at Rick Elice’s convoluted story, but it still can’t touch JM Barrie’s masterpiece A convoluted and anach…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM

Thebes Land review – engagingly treacherous twist on Oedipus by Lyn Gardner

Arcola, London The father-son myth is reborn by playwright Sergio Blanco as a skirmish probing identity and male power that is funny, taut and puzzlingOne of the closing images in this vivid…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM

Lyn Gardner's top 10 theatre of 2016 by Lyn Gardner

Phyllida Lloyd’s storming all-female Shakespeare trilogy is saluted by Lyn Gardner who, in no set order, chooses other essential productions of the yearMore on the best culture of 2016Phyl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM

Half a Sixpence and An Inspector Calls join Get Into London Theatre discount ticket scheme by Ella Wills

Musicals Half a Sixpence, Mamma Mia! and Kinky Boots join plays An Inspector Calls and The Dresser in this year’s Get Into

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:02AM

Scottish Youth Theatre to launch national ensemble by Thom Dibdin

Glasgow-based Scottish Youth Theatre is creating a national ensemble as part of its 40th-anniversary celebrations. Entry to the ensemble will be by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show review at Ambassadors Theatre, London – ‘charming and ingenious’ by Susan Elkin

Colour, movement, smiles, clear story telling, visual surprises and a narrative so iconically familiar that almost everyone in the audience can recite

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:37AM

VIDEO: The Roots, Busta Rhymes & Joell Ortiz Perform 'My Shot' on TONIGHT SHOW by BroadwayWorld

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guests The Roots, Busta Rhymes and Joell Otiz performed 'My Shot' from the recently released 'Hamilton Mixtape,' currently the No. 1 album on iTunes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

VIDEO: Ashanti &?Ja Rule Perform 'Helpless' on SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO by BroadwayWorld

On last night's SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO on FOX,Ashanti andJa Rule performed 'Helpless', a track off the recently released 'Hamilton Mixtape.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Here’s to the losers by Terry Teachout

As a result of the recent redesign of The Wall Street Journal, my drama reviews will now appear throughout the week rather than on Fridays only. In today’s paper I cover the Broadway trans…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Thirteen years after: the importance of roots by Terry Teachout

From 2003: I’m glad to be a self-made man, and I also find it surprisingly useful to have been born into a small-town family. For one thing, the experience of growing up in southeast Misso…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Lady Gaga calls PTSD struggle one of her 'deepest secrets'

NEW YORK (AP) - Lady Gaga has revealed that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 07:14AM

Review: Review: Beauty on the Piste (Above the Stag)

The Above the Stag panto is not your usual family-friendly Christmas affair

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06AM

Theatre News: The Play That Goes Wrong announces UK tour cast

The award-winning comedy will embark on another UK & Ireland tour next year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06AM

ENO chief Cressida Pollock: ‘Musicals bring new audiences to Coliseum’ by Georgia Snow

English National Opera chief executive Cressida Pollock has defended the company’s move into staging musicals, claiming they bring vital new audiences to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:02AM

The Playwright Has Left The Planet (And Who Do I Want By My Side?) by Rolando Teco

So a cool pal of mine who will not want to be named here (because she is genetically predisposed to modesty and discretion) managed to snag me a "plus one" invite to today's memorial for the…

SOURCE: Extra Criticum at 07:02AM

Book review: ‘Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers’ by Admin

Book: Functional Awareness: Anatomy in Action for Dancers Authors: Nancy Romita and Allegra Romita, Oxford University Press, 2016 Nancy and Allegra Romita approach authorship with decades …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:01AM

Almanac: Patrick Kurp on beauty by Terry Teachout

“Beauty frightens and offends the nihilist. It’s a reproach to his sense of unbounded self-importance. Beauty cannot be ignored, so it must be vandalized.” Patrick Kurp, “‘Our Live…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Broadway AM Report, 12/6/2016 - Edward Albee Memorial and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news TUTS' star-studded INTO THE WOODS, featuring Emily Skinner, begins tonight, andRosemary Harris, Terrence McNally and more will take part in today's memorial for Edward Albee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - December 6, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 6 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Photo Coverage: The Cast of THE BODYGUARD Celebrates Opening Night by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Paper Mill Playhouse, in association withMichael Harrison,David IanandNederlander Presentations, Inc., presents the North American premiere of the hit new musical The Bodyguard.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58AM

Photo Exclusive: Wayne Brady, Whitney Bashor, Saycon Sengbloh and More in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at the Wallis by Lily Lim

Legendary American composer and lyricistStephen Sondheim's masterwork Merrily We Roll Along is revisited in a new production under the direction of Tony Award nomineeMichael ArdenSpring Awak…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:57AM

The Best Theater of 2016 by Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood

Selections by Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:54AM

Red Hot Chili Peppers, O2 Arena, London — ‘Intense’

Skill, athleticism and imaginative staging made this a gig to remember

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:41AM

THE BABYLON LINE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Where better to observe the racing heartbeat of change than the epitome of conformity?

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 06:28AM

‘iLuminate’ lights up imaginations by Admin

Ferst Center for the Arts, Atlanta. November 17, 2016. Have you heard of the dance show sensation iLuminate? This touring production presents dancers in electrified glow-in-the-dark suits pe…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 06:15AM

Thebes Land review at the Arcola Theatre, London – ‘a rare treat’ by Fergus Morgan

What drives a son to kill his father? That’s the question at the heart of Sergio Blanco’s Thebes Land, a dark, slippery Latin American import about

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:14AM

Pinocchio review at King’s Head Theatre, London – ‘weird and wildly creative’ by Paul Vale

For much of the year, Charles Court Opera is committed to producing boutique classics such as The Magic Flute or The Barber

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah! by Ashley Westerman

The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:06AM

[LISTEN] Alex Rudzinski (‘Hairspray Live’) dishes directing ‘on a scale no other live musical has done before’ by Chris Beachum

“We’re jumping in between interior spaces and exteriors on a scale that no other live musical has done before,” declares Alex Rudzinski, director of “Hairspray Live&#…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:03AM

Review: Review: Thebes Land (Arcola)

Sergio Bianco's play is a mix of truth and fiction about a man who killed his own father with a fork

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:02AM

Review: Review: Pinocchio (King's Head Theatre)

Charles Court Opera returns to the King's Head for their tenth annual 'boutique' pantomime

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:02AM

Blogs: Can casting ever really be colourblind?

As the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation release a report on BAME talent, Matt Trueman looks at some of the issues surrounding diversity in the theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:02AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 by James Marino

Listen: “Sweat” is Coming to Broadway, “Frozen” is Coming to Denver, Norm Lewis is Coming to “Kiss Me, Kate,” Kelly Clarkson Slays “It’s Quite…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Vault Festival to expand in 2017 by Georgia Snow

Vault Festival is to expand beyond its home beneath London Waterloo station, adding two venues for 2017. The 2017 programme will also

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:48AM

‘Viennese Comedian Harmonists’ at Volksoper, Vienna by Hans Schneider

Volksoper, Vienna presents a special show by the highly popular and acclaimed Viennese Comedian Harmonists on December 6, 2016.This show is their last show of the year at Volksoper with the …

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

Bruno Mars at The Air Canada Centre by Nathan Richards

Bruno Mars is performing live at The Air Canada Centre on August 26 and 27, 2017.Grammy Award-winner and world-renowned, multi-platinum selling Singer/songwriter/producer/director/musician, …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:17AM

‘Genus & Tarantella & The Concert’ at National Ballet of Canada by Nathan Richards

The National Ballet of Canada presents three ballet pieces “Genus,” “Tarantella,” and “The Concert,” from March 29 through April 2, 2017.The ballet “Genus” choreographed by W…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:08AM

InnovaCare Health Becomes Top Provider Through Their Values by Rino16

InnovaCare Health is healthcare management company that offers high quality Medicaid and Medicare plans. They develop innovative provider network models and are a leading provider of Medicai…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 05:01AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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‘In the White Rossl’ at Volksoper, Vienna by Hans Schneider

Volksoper, Vienna presents the operetta “In the White Rossl” by Ralph Benatzky on December 7, 2016.This will be the operetta’s last performance this season. It will be presented in two…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:57AM

‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Volksoper, Vienna by Hans Schneider

The musical show titled “The Wizard of Oz” by Harold Arlen will be staged at Volksoper, Vienna on December 3, 8 and 14, 2016.The musical will be staged in German and the recommended age …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:52AM

‘Incomplt’ by Etienne Chambaud at Labor, Mexico City by Carlos Gonzalez

Labor, Mexico City, presents the film “Incomplt,” by Milan-based artist Etienne Chambaud, through January 14, 2017.The presentation is part of a film research project entitled “La Nuit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:27AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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‘Fortune Silvia’ at National Theatre of Catalonia, Barcelona by Marcos Sanchez

National Theatre of Catalonia, Barcelona premieres ‘Fortune Silvia’ throughDecember 25, 2016.This classic Josep Maria de Segarra’s play, deals with the evolution of Europe and the uphe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:48AM

Michael Billington's top 10 theatre of 2016 by Michael Billington

Glenda Jackson ruled as Lear and Harry Potter left the West End spellbound but a three-hour drama in an empty cinema tops our critic’s pick of the year’s theatreMore on the best culture …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:31AM

10 Questions for Director Christopher Luscombe by Jasper.rees

The gifted master of ceremonies who is bringing his double bill of Shakespearean comedy to the West End  When Shakespeare visits the bearpit of the West End, it is usually in the company of…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 02:12AM

Tori Allen-Martin: ‘We are still missing support for the in-between bits of British theatre’ by David Hutchison

In addition to her career as a fledgling singer/songwriter, Tori Allen-Martin has found the time to co-write and star in new fringe

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

This week’s best theatre shows: our critics’ picks (December 6) by The Stage

As we venture deeper into pantoland, major stage musicals open in Manchester and Leeds, a new Ivo van Hove production gets underway

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Habitat Photosphere film festival at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi by Jayakumar R

As part of the Habitat Photosphere festival, a FILM FESTIVAL on the theme of sustainable development curated by Nitin Donde will be held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi from December 16 t…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:36AM

Rosemary Harris, Terrence McNally and More Slated for Edward Albee Memorial Today by BroadwayWorld

Friends and colleagues who will participate in the memorial to Edward Albeetoday, December 6, at 1 p.m. at the August Wilson Theatre 245 W. 52 St. in NYC, have been announced. Mr. Albee died…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Theater Review: A Long Commute on The Babylon Line

The first words spoken in Richard Greenberg’s The Babylon Line, which opened tonight in a fatally mild Lincoln Center Theater production directed by Terry Kinney, are “The End.” This i…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:06AM

A WELL-STRUNG CHRISTMAS Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

In the past year, Well-Strung have performed for the likes of President Barack Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and at the Vatican, as well as alongside stars such as Kristin Chenoweth and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Broadway Talent Heads INTO THE WOODS, Starring Emily Skinner, Tonight at TUTS by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, Tony-Award-nominated actress, Emily Skinner, will head up an all star cast for a newly conceptualized production of Into The Woods at Theatre Under The Stars this ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06AM

Theatrefolk’s Top 10 Plays: Large Cast Plays by Lindsay Price

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

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

REVIEW: Giles Terera and Friends, The Pheasantry ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves By the time everyone trooped back onto the stage for the group curtain call, we all knew we’d been through something special. And for all of you who missed him this time ar…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:00AM

Jake Miller Fanboys Over John Mayer by Young Hollywood

Jake Miller Fanboys Over John Mayer YH catches up with singer -- and birthday twin! -- Jake Miller at the annual KIIS FM Jingle Ball in L.A. where he reveals what fellow artists he's looking…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Sabrina Carpenter Teases “Thumbs" by Young Hollywood

Sabrina Carpenter Teases “Thumbs" YH catches up with singer/actress Sabrina Carpenter at the KIIS FM Jingle Ball in Los Angeles where she tells us which artists she's most excited to see, …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Licensed To Ill, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves This is a play which is going somewhere, and it could be going somewhere really, really big, but right now it’s a boy who is old enough to smell but not yet old enough …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:27AM

He Trained the Original Sandy from Annie—and Made an Entire Career Out of It by Olivia Clement

Animal Trainer Bill Berloni chats process, canine mishaps, and the secrets behind his lengthy career on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Street Children Proclaim the Right to Be Fabulous in the Face of Adversity by Olivia Clement

The cast and creators of Street Children bring the untold story of New York’s ’80s queer community to life—though it doesn’t feel like a whole lot has changed.

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Kids’ Night On Broadway Tix On Sale December 6 by Adam Hetrick

Kids get a free ticket when accompanied by a full-paying adult as part of Kids Night On Broadway.

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Theatre Community Remembers Edward Albee December 6 by Andrew Gans

The afternoon memorial is open to members of the public.

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Rancho Viejo Opens December 6 at Playwrights Horizons by Robert Viagas

Dan LeFranc‘s portrait of a sinking marriage features Mare Winningham and Mark Blum.

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Exclusive: Watch Laura Osnes Record New Holiday Single, “Christmas, Will You Stay?” by Andrew Gans

Michael Mott penned the Christmas tune, which is available on iTunes today.

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards