Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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The Gravity of Culture by Joe Patti

Seth Godin made a post last week about maintaining a commitment to quality in your work. (my emphasis) When you seek the mass market, there are two paths available: You can dumb down your me…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:48PM

On the Couch with Dylan Cole by Arts Review

Who is Dylan Cole? Well this question hasn’t at all made me consider all of the negative life choices I have ever made in the space of 20 seconds. Dylan Cole is a blubbery mess. But more i…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:41PM

Valentine’s Day synchronicity: heartbeats make music in a Melbourne park by Nicole Eckersley

Love and connectedness are central themes in a dreamy, relaxation-inducing installation at MPavilion This year’s MPavilion, Melbourne’s temporary summer events venue that sits in the ga…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36PM

Review: Underground Sci-Fi Rides Again by Michael Block

By Ed MalinLaMaMa has brought together the old and new work of Robert Patrick, a playwright they have supported since 1965.  HI-FI | WI-FI | SCI-FI is a unique collection of five moving…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:31PM

Watch: BSG Celebrates Valentines Day by Suzy Evans

Broadway favorites offer advice for how to spend the most romantic day of the year and spill some of their own secrets.

SOURCE: Broadway Style Guide at 11:30PM

City Theater Company presents David Robson’s ‘After Birth of a Nation’ by Mark Cofta

David Robson's new farce 'After Birth of a Nation' about a meeting between director D. W. Griffith and President Woodrow Wilson, squanders opportunities and churns out cheap laughs. Mark Cof…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:12PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Mardi Gras Film Festival to showcase the full spectrum of queer life by Arts Review

From James Franco making porn to a sing-a-long with Doris Day, Queer Screen’s 24th Mardi Gras Film Festival (15 February to 2 March) has something for everyone – whether it’s an inspir…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:47PM

Review: In ‘Life According to Saki,’ Whistling a Perversely Happy Tune by Ben Brantley

The author Katherine Rundell has repurposed some of Saki’s anarchic short stories for a 21st-century theater audience.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:36PM

Yeast Nation, from Writers of Urinetown, Will Play St. Louis by Adam Hetrick

Set in 3,000,458,000 BC, the unconventional show from the Tony-winning writers of Urinetown musicalizes the first life forms on earth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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La Traviata by Arts Review

What makes a great performance? Why is it that the memory of seeing Fonteyn and Nureyev perform Swan Lake, or Bronhill perform The Merry Widow can stay in the mind for a lifetime? Whatever t…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:59PM

See Who’s Joining Bobby Cannavale in The Hairy Ape by Olivia Clement

Oliver Award winner Richard Jones revives Eugene O’Neill’s 1922 drama in the Drill Hall at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56PM

Disney drops YouTube’s PewDiePie after anti-Semitic posts by Jackie Salo

YouTube sensation PewDiePie gained notoriety for his crass commentary, but now he’s facing backlash for a series of videos viewers say crossed the line. The YouTube star, whose real na…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:49PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: EVITA (Musical Theatre West in Long Beach) by Tony Frankel

AND EVITA KEEPS ROLLING IN That great balcony scene is back. No, not R&J. It’s the one with Eva Duarte Perón’s valedictory aria “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” As this princes…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:06PM

Disney’s Maker Studios Drops PewDiePie Because of Anti-Semitic Videos by Janko Roettgers

Disney-owned Maker Studios dropped Swedish YouTube star Felix Kjellberg aka PewDiePie from its roster Monday after he published videos with anti-semitic jokes. The separation was first repo…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:06PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Stephen Sondheim And Andrew Lloyd Webber Prove Their Box Office Power by Lee Seymour

Revivals of two big flops are giving Broadway's titans a chance to rewrite their own history.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:43PM

Michael Kahn plots his Shakespeare Theatre exit for 2019 by Nelson Pressley

“I accomplished more for myself than I ever imagined.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:42PM

Life According to Saki by Sandi Durell

      by Stuart Miller     If you focus just on the individual aspects of Katherine Rundell’s Life According to Saki, there’s plenty to admire: imaginati…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:33PM

Dolly Diamond: The Lady is a Tramp by Arts Review

Following her recent critically acclaimed romp in Perth as part of the 2017 Fringe World Festival, Dolly Diamond (UK) brings her hilarious, anti-chauvinism war cry of a cabaret, The Lady is…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:33PM

People You Should Know . . . Marissa Molnar by Zack Calhoon

Marissa Molnar has been a proud member of BKBX since 2012. Previously, she was a company member for five years with Synetic Theater in DC, receiving two Helen Hayes Awards for Outstandi…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:24PM

The Mad Russian and the Dane, Part 2: More Rudi by Steven Morris

“'Twenty dollars?' he said, incredulously. It was a good thing we were standing at the time, because at that moment I realized that I was considerably taller than he, and that tiny advanta…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 08:20PM

“Irving’s Tiara” at Theatre 68 by Laura Ann Tull

Theatre 68 presents the world premiere of a new play by director/writer Sam Henry Kass, former executive consultant for the TV show Seinfeld. Three women plan

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:18PM

“Long Day’s Journey Into Night” at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

With a running time of three hours and 20 minutes, including an intermission, this theatrical experience really is a long haul. Eugene O’Neill’s semi-autobiographical four-act drama

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:18PM

Spotlight On...Max Vernon by Michael Block

Name: Max VernonHometown: New York CityEducation: NYU BA for Gender & Sexuality studies (Gallatin), MFA in Musical Theatre Writing (Tisch)Select Credits: The View UpStairs, KPOP (Ars Nov…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:12PM

Red Carpet Roundup: Broadway's NEWSIES Makes Its Big Screen Debut by BroadwayWorld

NEWSIES the Broadway musical is making its big screen debut tonight. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet as the audience geared up to seize the day. See all the pre-show chat with Richard Ri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:01PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive at the Newsies Movie Premiere by Broadway.com

Paul Wontorek and Beth Stevens are live at the Newsies movie premiere to talk with stars Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Ben Fankhauser, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and more! 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:54PM

Los Angeles Theater: CUISINE & CONFESSIONS (The 7 Fingers at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica) by Tony Frankel

WORKING UP YOUR APPETITE Bringing the aesthetics of classical theater to the realm of the contemporary circus, the fearless performers of The 7 Fingers (also known as Les 7 Doigts) explore l…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:35PM

Review: Jazzmeia Horn at the Kennedy Center Jazz Club by Robert Michael Oliver

To understand the voice of Jazzmeia Horn — whether it’s embodying her own ballad, the cleverly romantic, soft “Legs and Arms,” or taking on the role of an instrumenta…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:23PM

Fringe World: Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes by Arts Review

Adventures of the Improvised Sherlock Holmes is an hour-long improvisation in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s mysteries. Each show takes its lead and title from audience suggestion, …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:19PM

Musicals diary: Death Takes a Holiday, Promises and Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Terri Paddock

A few thoughts on musical productions I’ve seen recently, with my on-the-night tweet thoughts further below. Promises, Promises Less than a week left to see this rarely seen Broadway m…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:09PM

Review: Verging On Lights Out by Michael Block

By Michael BlockAt a certain age, showing signs of forgetfulness is alarming. At the center of James Lecesne's The Mother of Invention, Dottie's signs of Alzheimer's has prompted her childre…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 07:06PM

The Blue Room Theatre appoints new Executive Director by Arts Review

The Blue Room Theatre board has announced the appointment of Julian Hobba as Executive Director of Perth’s home of independent theatre, The Blue Room Theatre. “The board are so happy to …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:02PM

Toronto’s Acting Up rebrands as The Musical Stage Company by J. Kelly Nestruck

After 13 years, Toronto theatre company is changing its name, doubling its budget and expanding its ambitious, innovative program

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 07:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen Makes Billboard 200 Top 10, Tituss Burgess Channels Beyonce & More by Ryan McPhee

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Dear Evan Hansen Will Be Found at #8 Today is going to be a great day for Dear Evan Hansen, and here’s why: the cast r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat & the Cast of Amelie on the Imaginative & Corsetless New Musical by Broadway.com

Hamilton Tony nominee Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat and the cast of Amélie preview some numbers and discuss bringing the hopeful, feel-good new musical to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:48PM

What's Playing on Broadway: February 13-19 , 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of February 13-19, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie review at Sheffield Crucible – ‘power and poignancy’ by Mark Shenton

Everybody should soon be talking about Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. This new British musical is by turns courageous and outrageous. Inspired by

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:21PM

Stupid F**king Bird by Arts Review

Stupid F**king Bird is Lightning Jar Theatre’s debut production. It’s a brilliant work, self-reflective, self-deprecating at times. It’s romantic in places, anarchic in others. It’s …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:12PM

Fun to be had in James and the Giant Peach: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

But remount of musical based on Roald Dahl novel is not Young People's Theatre's strongest work.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:10PM

King Charles III at Shakespeare Theatre Company (review) by Tim Treanor

It is a bold writer who writes a history of the future. It is a bold writer who bathes his play in high Shakespearean language, replete with iambic pentameter and rhyming couplets. For doing…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 06:02PM

Video Exclusive: Hasidic Fiddler on the Roof by Michael Block

Every wonder what happens when you don't donate to your friends' Kickstarter? A generous donor swoops in and saves the day...and changes the story! Originally performed by theatrical sketch …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:02PM

Will Denzel Washington & Viola Davis join these 9 actors who won Tony & Oscar for the same role [PHOTOS] by Amanda Spears

Only nine performers have won both a Tony and Oscar for their portrayal of the same role. “Fences” stars Denzel Washington and Viola Davis (“Fences”) hope to be next for reprising th…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:00PM

Review: Watch on the Rhine

Arena Stage continues its Lillian Hellman Festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Review: Ring Twice for Miranda

Things have gone to pot and no one can do anything about it.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Photo Flash: Take a Look at Jennifer Damiano, Alex Boniello, and Stars of Cruel Intentions

The musical, base on the hit 1999 film, continues its limited pop-up engagement through February 14.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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When Gun Violence Takes Center Stage by Alexis Soloski and Erik Piepenburg

Three writers talk about representing gun violence onstage and their own experiences with firearms.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:48PM

Watch Phillipa Soo Perform From Amélie by Olivia Clement

The company of the new musical—including Adam Chanler-Berat and Maria-Christina Oliveras—offered the press a sneak peek at NYC’s Cutting Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:47PM

Antaeus Unveils New Performing Arts Center by Tracey Paleo

Press Release GLENDALE, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2017) — Antaeus Theatre Company will name its new venue at 110 E. Broadway in the City of Glendale the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Cen…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:42PM

Skylight Theatre Company Confirms 2017 Season by Tracey Paleo

Skylight Theatre Company, recognized for their unwavering commitment to developing new works, has confirmed a 2017 lineup of four plays, new to Los Angeles. January 28 – February 25, 2…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:42PM

"Stay" from Amélie

Featuring Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat and the company of Amélie

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

"Better Haircut" from Amélie

Featuring Maria-Christina Oliveras, Alysa Alan Louis, Harriet D. Foy, Adam Chanler-Berat and Randy Blair

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

Broadway Box Office: Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal Draw Crowds by Gordon Cox

Marquee names and musical revivals made waves at the Broadway box office last week, with Glenn Close raking in a hefty tally in the opening week of “Sunset Boulevard” and Jake Gy…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:41PM

"Stations" from Amélie

Featuring Adam Chanler-Berat and the company of Amélie

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:40PM

The Best Black Male Fashion Models of All Time by Michael Musto

Happy Black History Month! Happy NYC Fashion Week! In commemoration of both landmark events, stylist Christian Freedom and I picked the 10 most exciting black male models of all time, and th…

SOURCE: Out at 05:40PM

The Best Black Male Fashion Models of All Time by Justin Moran

Michael MustoMichael MustoHappy Black History Month! Happy NYC Fashion Week! In commemoration of both landmark events, stylist Christian Freedom and I picked the 10 most exciting black male …

SOURCE: Out at 05:40PM

"Times Are Hard for Dreamers" from Amélie

Featuring Phillipa Soo

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:39PM

'Zoot Suit': Theater Review

Director Luis Valdez leads Demian Bichir and stars from the original in this dazzling revival of 'Zoot Suit' at the Mark Taper Forum, where it premiered in 1978 before making history as the …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:32PM

Review: School Play, Southwark Playhouse by Rebekah Ellerby

School Play, by Alex Mackeith, is at its best when the dialogue is quick, elegant, and very funny. It begins with the start of a school day. Lara (Fola Evans-Akingbola), a headteacher’s ad…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:32PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 2/13/2017

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 2132017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

The Love that Keeps on Taking... by C. Jefferson Thom

Let The Right One In Moore Theatre, Seattle Dripping from the Swedish page and screen onto American stages, The National Theatre of Scotland has adapted the celebrated horror film and no…

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 05:22PM

'Indian Head' at Luna Stage takes on offensive mascots, with mixed success by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

This is a play with an important message and not a whole lot of nuance.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 05:10PM

National Tour of Les Misérables Will Launch in Providence by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Providence Performing Arts Center in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

See Jennifer Damiano, Constantine Rousouli, and Natalie Hall in Cruel Intentions: The Musical by Hannah Vine

The pop-up engagement debuted February 11 at (Le) Poisson Rouge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM

Public Television’s ‘POV’ Acquires Oscar Nominated Docu Short ‘Joe’s Violin’ by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Public television docu series POV has acquired broadcast rights to Oscar nominee for best documentary short Joe’s Violin and will air it over the summer. The film is about t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:02PM

Review: Boys of a Certain Age

Gays fight about politics in Dan Fingerman's new play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: If you've never met the Demon Barber, get to this 'Sweeney Todd' by Chris Jones

In Chicago and New York, "Sweeney Todd — the Demon Barber of Fleet Street" generally has devolved into a close shave. The reasons are partly canonical. Ghosts of past productions now loom …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:55PM

Richard Herring: 'I wanted to unsettle and confuse people' by Richard Herring

Growing a Hitler moustache was comedically interesting, but the routine also revealed a troubling liberal hypocrisy about raceHitler Moustache came from a slightly childish conceit: why is t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:54PM

Cast Recording of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Debuts at #8 on Billboard by Matthew Wexler

Producer Stacey Mindich and Atlantic Records announced today that the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen has made an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200, entering the …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:54PM

NY Times Responds to Producer’s Complaint About Big River Review by Robert Viagas

In a letter to the Times drama editor, City Center Encores! Artistic Director Jack Viertel took issue with a notice for the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:53PM

Interview: Richard Maxwell on His Revival of ‘Good Samaritans’ and Using Music When Words Aren’t Enough by Jose Solis

Richard Maxwell’s Good Samaritans takes place in the dining hall of a rehabilitation center where a counselor (Rosemary Allen) and her patient (Kevin Hurley) engage in a conversation about…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:48PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Dear Evan Hansen Star Will Roland

Will Roland talks memorable auditions, comedy icons, stage door interactions, and a very special performance of Dear Evan Hansen.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:45PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Sexy Shots of Jennifer Damiano, Constantine Rousouli and More in CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE MUSICAL in NYC by BroadwayWorld

CRUEL INTENTIONS THE MUSICAL, the new stage adaptation of Roger Kumble's 1999 cult-hit film, justbegan its limited pop-up engagement at Le Poisson Rouge on Saturday night, February 11, and B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:43PM

Dear Evan Hansen’s Cast Recording Scores a Higher Billboard Chart Debut Than Hamilton’s by Jackson McHenry

For angsty teen Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, today is a good day and here’s why: The Broadway show’s cast recording debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, the highest debut of any …

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:38PM

Broadway Grosses: Jake Gyllenhaal-Led Sunday in the Park with George Gives the Hudson Theatre New Life by Ryan McPhee

When making a work of art, first of all you need a good foundation, otherwise it's risky from the start. Fortunately for the new Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George, they&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Stressed Over Valentine’s Day? Just Be Glad You’re Not On These Awful Broadway Dates We Dreamed Up by Ryan McPhee

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and we realize it can be a stressful time, whether you’re in love with a wonderful guy (or girl), looking for somebody to hold you too close or in ful…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Darren Criss & Bill Clinton 2020, J.K. Rowling & Lin-Manuel Miranda Make Magic & More Hot Shots That'll Get You Hyped by Lindsey Sullivan

Need to cure that case of the Mondays? Cynthia Erivo's fierce Grammy look, a visit from Gavin Creel and a dash of Groffsauce should do the trick. Take a peek at our latest roundup of Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks EGOT Dreams, Mary Poppins & Why His Dad Never Lets Him Skip 'I Will Survive' by Lindsey Sullivan

Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda is back in the States! The recent Oscar nominee stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on February 13 to discuss the possibility of EGOT-ing at the Oscars…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

Review: Britney, The Vaults by Steph J. Watkins

If you were to be told you were going to see a comedy, this is the last subject you would think of – brain tumours. The topic of illnesses, particularly cancer, is a sore and sensitive…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:32PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Con Comes to Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

It seems like just yesterday that Broadway Con was all the rage here in NYC. Thousands of theatre fans descended on the Big Apple to bask in all things Broadway. We invited these fans to cel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:31PM

Winter Chill, Dark Houses Bring Broadway Box Office To A Standstill by Jeremy Gerard

Nearly half the houses on Broadway – 18 of 41 theaters – were dark last week in the winter hibernation as producers geared up for the spring march of new shows. That’s a s…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:29PM

Estelle Parsons to Helm THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT at La MaMa This Spring by BroadwayWorld

The Last Days of Judas Iscariotwill receive a rare New York revival this spring atThe Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa 66 East 4th Street with previews beginningMarch 9th, 2017 for a limited…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Travel in the Broadway Time Machine with Tony & Kleban Prize Winner Lisa Kron

Lisa Kron discusses the five plays she'd most like to go back in time to see.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:03PM

LaChanze shares her life story in “Feeling Good” by Joy

Tony winning actress LaChanze is ready to share her story with the world. After a busy career with roles on both film & stage, she is going on tour with her new album “Feeling Good.”

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 04:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Berlin To Broadway With Kurt Weill: A Musical Voyage by Sandi Durell

    by Alix Cohen     “In the dark times will there also be singing? Yes, there will be singing about the dark times.” Kurt Julian Weill (1900-1950)     As …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 03:58PM

Theater Survives. Color Purple Grabs a Grammy. Christian Borle Joins The Staged Resistance. Week in NY Theater by New York Theater

Theater goes back thousands of years — driven home by newly available theater-related images from the Metropolitan Museum of Art — and overpriced Broadway ticket prices won̵…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:41PM

Not dead yet: Why Justin Peck's 'Year of the Rabbit' is set to Sufjan Stevens by Lauren Warnecke

About a half-decade ago, author and critic Jennifer Homans made a bold claim in the epilogue of her book "Apollo's Angels": Ballet is dying. Whether she was right has been a topic of debate …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PM

Antaeus Theatre Company to Open New Venue by American Theatre Editors

The Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center will open in March.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:39PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/13

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 2/12…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Hotcha! Whoopee! Two-Time Tony Nominee Charlotte d'Amboise Returns to Broadway's Chicago by Beth Stevens

Charlotte d'Amboise is returning to Broadway's Chicago on February 20. The two-time Tony nominee is replacing Spice Girl Mel B in the role of Roxie Hart at the Ambassador T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Projection Design Peter Nigrini by In 1: The Podcast

This week's guest is Projection Designer Peter Nigrini Peter is currently represented on Broadway with DEAR EVAN HANSEN and he takes us through the process of creating over 4,000 pieces of v…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Photo Exclusive: Tommy Tune, Frank DiLella, and Nathan Johnson Kick Off Bandstand by Marc J. Franklin

They hosted the company of Bandstand for a cocktail party February 12, the evening before rehearsals for the Broadway-bound production began.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Torch Song Trilogy – 35th Anniversary Production by Sandi Durell

      “’Thirty-five years?’ I thought, ‘It’s time!’ I’m thrilled that Second Stage Theatre will be reviving Torch Song Trilogy next season,” said playwright Ha…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 03:10PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes Tony-Winning Composer Charles Strouse for Part II by Behind The Curtain

The sun will come out today because the Tony Award winning composer ofBye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie, and countless others, Charles Strouse is back to discuss his life after being anointed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/13 by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 212201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/12/17 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2122017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM

'Lizzie,' '9 to 5' in Firebrand's first season by Morgan Greene

Firebrand Theatre, the new Equity musical theater company committed to creating opportunities for women on and off stage, announced its inaugural season Monday. The company's premiere produ…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:03PM

Chicago Theater Review: URINETOWN (BoHo Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

URINE FOR A GOOD TIME I fondly recall the infectiously brilliant Cardiff Giant shows that Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann perpetrated in the 80s and 90s. After so much success in Chicago, it’…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:01PM

“A Thousand Splendid Suns” Shines on Women, at A.C.T., S.F. by Ben Sloan

Millennial Notes Sarma Adapts Aghan Novel in Spectacular Style by Ben Sloan American Conservatory Theater has succeeded in putting Khaled Hosseini’s best selling novel on the stage in gran…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:00PM

Theater News: West End Vet Derren Brown to Make American Debut in New Show Secret

The work will run at Atlantic Theater Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: Cast of Ring Twice For Miranda Celebrates Opening Night at New York City Center

Performances of the comedy from Alan Hruska continue through April 16.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Public Theater Mobile Unit to Present Twelfth Night

The Shakespearean comedy will tour correctional facilities and other venues.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Why You Should Always Audition First or Last—Says Betty Buckley by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth prepares for the Playbill cruise, learns something new at the NAACP Image Awards and reveals a hilarious story about Marc Kudisch from Seth Speak…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Photos: Ring Twice for Miranda Opening Night by Marc J. Franklin

Alan Hruska’s tragicomedy debuted Off-Broadway at New York City Center Stage II.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Ambushed from Behind: Death in Venice at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents 'Ambushed from Behind: Death in Venice' on February 25th, 2017 in Berlin.In this adaptation of Thomas Mann's eponymous novella, the English composer Benjamin Br…

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

REVIEW: Mt Land’s Shore, Ye Olde Rose And Crowne ✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves It has been fifteen years in the making, and – finally – My Land's Shore has made it to the stage in its world premiere full production. This post REVIEW: Mt Land…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:34PM

August Wilson’s Thought-Provoking Work Still Graces the Stage by Rino16

2017 brings two expert works from late playwright August Wilson to the forefront. Wilson won the Pulitzer Prize twice for his work, and passed away in 2005.   The Black playwright’…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 02:34PM

Jai Rodriguez back in town for one night only by Michael James Rocha

Television and stage actor-singer Jai Rodriguez, best known for his stint on TV’s “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and Broadway’s “Rent,” returns to Hillcrest’s Martinis Above …

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 02:30PM

Disney on Broadway Launches New Podcast Series With Newsies by Robert Viagas

The six-part pilot series begins February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

Olivier Winner Derren Brown to Star in Atlantic Theater Company's Derren Brown: Secret by Lindsey Sullivan

Get ready to be spellbound! Two-time Olivier winner Derren Brown is set to star in the final production of Atlantic Theater Company's 2016-2017 season, Derren Brown: Secret. Brown create…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Concert Review: Boston Symphony Orchestra plays Ravel, Benjamin, and Berlioz by Jonathan Blumhofer

Front and center was Andris Nelsons, who, interpretively, seemed more than happy to try on a bunch of different hats.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:24PM

The Fans Have Spoken! These 2017 Grammy-Nominees (Some Now Winners!) Need a Jukebox Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

Hello from the other side—of Grammy madness! Music's biggest night was chock-full of stunning performances, larger-than-life looks, epic wins and frenzied tweets about all of the a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:24PM

Review: purged, The Hope Theatre by Isaac Ouro

A flick of a wrist, the extension of a finger, a fist beating twice upon a chest. These are the gestures that propel Orla Sanders’ searing one-woman performance in purged – the unsettlin…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:24PM

Review: Henry V, Southwark Cathedral by Emily May

One would not normally compare the plights of the British Army in the Battle of Agincourt and WWI. Yet despite the obvious contrasting features – the former casting the English as aggresso…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:24PM

Harvey Fierstein’s ‘Torch Song Trilogy’ Will Return Off Broadway by Joshua Barone

The play, which won two Tony awards in 1983, will star Michael Urie in a revival at Second Stage Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:18PM

Atlantic Theater Announces Final Show of the Season by Olivia Clement

Olivier Award-winning illusionist Derren Brown will make his American theatrical debut with the Off-Broadway company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:09PM

Brian Stokes Mitchell to Guest on The Blacklist by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will guest star on the NBC drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06PM

The white gloves come off in the creaky and yet timely ‘Watch on the Rhine’ by Peter Marks

Lillian Hellman’s anti-Nazi drama tops off Arena Stage’s exploration of the playwright.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:06PM

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Original Cast Recording Debuts in Billboard Top 10; Outpaces 'Hamilton' by BroadwayWorld

Producer Stacey Mindich and Atlantic Records announced today that the Original Broadway Cast Recording of DEAR EVAN HANSENhas made an extraordinary debut on the Billboard 200, entering the c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Theatre History Podcast # 22: Dr. Mac Test’s New Translation of La monja alfèrez by [email protected] (ramona)

By Michael Lueger. Michael Lueger talks with Dr. Mac Test about his new translation of La monja alfèrez , or The Lieutenant Nun.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:01PM

Theater News: Michael Urie to Star in New Revival of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song

The legendary drama will return to New York City.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Music News: Dear Evan Hansen Becomes Billboard's Highest Charting Cast Album Since 1961

The new musical is written by Justin Paul, Benj Pasek, and Steven Levenson.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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A New Way To View Social Gaming by Damian Bazadona

With retail outlets, particularly malls, clearly having a tough run due to online shopping cutting into their customer base, there is a new set of companies aiming to reduce that trend by en…

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 01:55PM

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper’s ‘A Star Is Born’ to Receive California Production Tax Credit by Dave McNary

“A Star Is Born,” starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, has been allocated a $7 million production tax credit by the California Film Commission. The movie, which will mark Cooper’…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:43PM

Sally Grace obituary by Phil Robins

My colleague Sally Grace, who has died aged 78, was a leading voice and speech specialist whose most recent role was with the boys and girls appearing in the West End stage show of Billy Ell…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42PM

Actors Fund and Mount Sinai to Open Health Clinic for Actors by American Theatre Editors

The Samuel J. Friedman Heath Center for the Performing Arts will open in March.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:39PM

Spotlight On...Cheri Wicks by Michael Block

Name: Cheri WicksHometown: Lewistown, MontanaEducation: B.A. English Literature - University of OregonSelect Credits: Ouisa in Six Degrees of Separation, Claire in Fuddy Meers, Mercy in Grey…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:36PM

Review: ‘King Charles III’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Sophia Howes

The Ghost in the Machine Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III premiered in 2014, at London’s Almeida Theatre. Both the original production and the Broadway production won numerous awards. Th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:30PM

Curio Theatre Company presents Samuel Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ by Chris Braak

Curio Theatre Company's production of Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' goes for the laugh, but is there a punchline, or a gut punch? Chris Braak reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:25PM

STAGE TUBE: Laura Osnes Welcomes BANDSTAND Home at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre by Stage Tube

Below, watch as Osnes welcomes the show to Broadway straight from theBernard B. Jacobs stage

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:22PM

Barbara Carroll, Jazz Pianist, Is Dead at 92 by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed artist made her Broadway bow in 1953.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:21PM

Seven Questions About Great Film, New Work, & Nude Scenes with The Mother of Invention Star Dan Domingues

Dan Domingues talks about shocking people in the The Mother of Invention, his love of film, and his passion for new work vs. revivals.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:18PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Quest - The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St. Evanston, is offering $10 tickets to evening shows on February 17 & 18 with code INDUSTRYNIGHT. Snap up your tickets here. There is a 10% off …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:18PM

Michael Urie Will Star in Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-winning Torch Song Trilogy is returning to the New York stage. Michael Urie will headline Second Stage’s 35th-anniversary production this fall, playing Al…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody Extends Before Opening Night Off-Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

The world premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Everybody has extended its off-Broadway run prior to opening night. The MacArthur "Genius" Grant recipient's new play will now…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Photos: Cynthia Erivo and Paula Abdul at Scott Sanders Grammys Celebration by Hannah Vine

Westfield hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate the Grammy nomination of Sanders for The Color Purple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Carolee Carmello Will Be John Adams in All-Female 1776 Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening, featuring Mary Testa, Arielle Jacobs, and Andréa Burns, will be held at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Review: They Built It. No One Came, Greenwich Theatre by Toby Vaudrey

After a successful run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Fledgling Theatre reprise their wholesome, surreal, and downright beautiful show They Built It. No One Came. for a UK wide tour. Wri…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:12PM

Review: Throwback, Jacksons Lane by India-Inés Levy

Fusing personal memories, circus acts, and a decisively nineties soundtrack, Throwback – a collaboration between Jacksons Lane theatre and Silver Lining circus company – is an evocative …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 01:12PM

Cleveland Play House woos young professionals by Patrick Cooley, Cleveland.com

The Cleveland Play House is trying to attract more young people with discounted tickets and the chance to interact with cast members.

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 01:08PM

The Coney Island Secession Movement! by Trav S.D.

Yesterday, after I posted my piece about the various contemporary secession movements (hint: none of them are in the middle of the country), Dick Zigun, Coney Island’s Unofficial Mayor…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:02PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Tony Winner Brian Stokes Mitchell Guest Stars on NBC's THE BLACKLIST by TV News Desk

Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will guest star onThursday's all new episode of THE BLACKLIST as David Levine,' an elegant, priggish bank executive with impeccable taste in both clot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

DEAR EVAN HANSON Original Cast Recording Debuts in Billboard Top 10; Outpaces 'Hamilton' by BroadwayWorld

Billboard reports that the original Broadway cast recording of Dear Evan Hansen has debuted in the No. 8 spot on the charts, with 29,000 units sold 25,000 from traditional album sales.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

Podcast: First Episode of Disney's Original Podcast Series Highlight's NEWSIES by Matt Tamanini

Disney Theatrical Productions has released the first episode of 'The Official Disney on Broadway Podcast,' a six-episode pilot series which includes interviews and behind-the-scenes stories …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

You can find ‘Moonlight’ star Andre Holland on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

There was someone important missing when the cast and creators of the film “Moonlight” joyfully crowded a Los Angeles-area stage last month to accept the Golden Globe for best film drama.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:02PM

Actors’ Equity Extends LORT Contract Negotiations by Adam Hetrick

The contract negotiations affect 72 member theatres, including Broadway’s Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Roundabout Theatre Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:01PM

Michael Urie to Star in Harvey Fierstein’s ‘Torch Song’ Off Broadway by Gordon Cox

A new production of Harvey Fierstein’s seminal “Torch Song Trilogy” — now simply called “Torch Song” — will open the fall season at Off BroadwayR…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Harvey Fierstein’s Landmark ‘Torch Song’ Set For Fall Revival With Michael Urie by Jeremy Gerard

Second Stage Theatre will present a revival  of Harvey Fierstein's groundbreaking serio-comedy Torch Song Trilogy, renamed simply Torch Song and staged by by Moisés Kaufman, this fall at …

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:00PM

The King of New York: An In-Depth History of Disney on Broadway! by Stage Tube

Newsies continues a grand tradition of Disney musicals that began decades ago, when Belle sang of her poor, provincial town for the first time on Broadway. Below, we are honoring that tradit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Moises Kaufman Will Helm Revival of Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG with Michael Urie This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theatre has announced that it will present the 35th Anniversary Production of Harvey Fierstein's modern classic, TORCH SONG, directed by Moises Kaufman, this fall at Second Stag…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

Theater News: Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Gets Extended at Signature

The new play is directed by Lila Neugebauer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Harvey Fierstein 'Torch Song' Revival to Star Michael Urie

Moises Kaufman will direct the off-Broadway staging of the Tony-winning play, which begins performances in September.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:00PM

In the wings: 'Among the Little White Daisies' by James Hebert

Hannah Logan is known to local audiences as an accomplished and versatile actor (and a San Diego Theatre Critics Circle award-winner for her 2014 turn in Ion Theatre’s “Bug”). But she…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 01:00PM
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Michael Urie to Star in Revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy by Olivia Clement

Moisés Kaufman will direct a newly edited version titled Torch Song, to debut in New York this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57PM

Video: An editorial assistant's lament in 'Gloria' at the Goodman by Morgan Greene

Who's to blame for the ongoing demise of print media? The editorial assistants in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Pulitzer Prize finalist "Gloria" have some ideas.  In this Showcase video, filmed a…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:49PM

Free original Valentine e-cards from DC Theatre Scene by Lorraine Treanor

We took suggested lines spoken or sung on our area stages in 2016 or upcoming in 2017 and paired them with images to create this year’s Love Lines for Valentines. Along with them com…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:32PM

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE – Vaults by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This Must Be The Place is a very relevant piece of theatre in this day and age. It looks at how life can change in an instant; how we can run to, or run away from our hopes or our fears.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

Theatre Review: ‘Oklahoma!’ by Live Arts Maryland at Maryland Hall by Raychel Harvey-Jones

Sending echoes of decadent music through the Maryland Hall for only two performances the Annapolis Chorale accompanied by The Annapolis Chamber Orchestra and a plethora of talented soloists …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:28PM

Onstage This Week: Feb. 13-19 by American Theatre Editors

From Minnesota to Nashville, from logging trees to sculpting statues, it is a wide-ranging week for theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:27PM

Berliner Philharmoniker — Simon Rattle conducted an evening of substance and drama at the Philharmonie

Highlights included Ligeti’s Violin Concerto played by a barefoot Patricia Kopatchinskaja

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:27PM

Dutch National Ballet puts creativity to the fore at Nationale Opera Ballet, Amsterdam

‘Made in Amsterdam’ celebrates the enviable choreographic lineage of Dutch ballet

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:25PM

I Puritani at the Metropolitan Opera, New York — flawed but affecting

Diana Damrau’s voice soared with gleaming purity in Bellini’s opera

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:25PM

Lionel Loueke and Nicolas Kummert at Vortex Jazz Club, London — moments of ecstasy

A soft-focused first set followed by a free jazz blast showcased Loueke’s diverse guitar skills

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:24PM

An irrepressible Little Simz at the Roundhouse, London

The young London rapper was a bouncing bundle of energy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:23PM

American Adventures at the Royal Festival Hall, London — high quality

The LPO performed a well-planned overview of American musical history

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:23PM

Theatre Review: ‘Blues in the Night’ at Creative Cauldron by Maria Materise

“Blues in the Night,” with its cozy and intimate setting, soulful voices and big performances, transports the audience to a smoky blues club of the past. Directed by Matt Conner, “Blue…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:23PM

You can find 'Moonlight' star Andre Holland on Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- There was someone important missing when the cast and creators of the film "Moonlight" joyfully crowded a Los Angeles-area stage last month to accep…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:22PM

First Nighter: Christopher Demos-Brown's First-Rate "American Son" Confronts Troubled Race Relations by David Finkle

Only last week Tanya Saracho's Fade opened in Manhattan and concerned two Mexicans from different backgrounds sometimes arguing

SOURCE: Huffington Post at 12:20PM

First Nighter: Christopher Demos-Brown's First-Rate "American Son" Confronts Troubled Race Relations by David Finkle

Right off the bat, they're in conflict, and that results in the kind of expressed beliefs neither has carefully examined

SOURCE: www.huffpost.com at 12:20PM

J. Harrison Ghee Will Strut from the Road to Starring in Broadway's Kinky Boots by Ryan McPhee

J. Harrison Ghee will make his Broadway debut this spring in Kinky Boots as he reprises his star turn as Lola from the Tony-winning musical’s national tour. Ghee will begin performance…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Neil Patrick Harris to Produce New York Premiere of Derek DelGaudio's Magic-Infused In & Of Itself by Ryan McPhee

In & Of Itself, a new magic-storytelling hybrid show created by and starring Derek DelGaudio, will head off-Broadway this spring. Tony-winning magic enthusiast Neil Patrick Harris will p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Hear Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo & John Legend Perform 'God Only Knows' & See The Color Purple Stars React to Grammy Win by Lindsey Sullivan

Cynthia Erivo can do it all. In the last year, she's won a Tony, run a marathon, nabbed a starring role in a Harriet Tubman biopic, and (as of last night) performed at the Grammy Aw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

When the Sun Goes Down! See Pics from Big River's Closing Performance at Encores! by Lindsey Sullivan

Nicholas Barasch, Kyle Scatliffe and Charlie Franklin starred in the City Center Encores! production of Big River from February 8 through February 12. Take a look at the pics from the closin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

Bonjour! Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat & the Cast of Amelie Prep for Broadway Bow by Lindsey Sullivan

Amélie is poised to start performances at the Walter Kerr Theatre on March 9. Broadway.com caught up with stars Phillipa Soo, Adam Chanler-Berat and more! Take a peek at the pics.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18PM

The Giant Jam Sandwich review at Guildhall, Derby – ‘engaging and interactive’ by Pat Ashworth

This is the first time that The Giant Jam Sandwich, a children’s favourite first published in 1972, has been fully staged. John

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:17PM

New Owners of Big Apple Circus Plan to Raise the Big Top Again by Robert Viagas

The decades-old non-profit has found a buyer for its name and equipment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Who is that masked man? Ben Forster extends in The Phantom of the Opera

Good news for phans! Ben Forster, the masked man who led THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's 30th birthday gala celebrations this past October, has extended his run. He'll remain in the show, along w…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:15PM

Dear Evan Hansen Cast Recording Makes Billboard Top 10 by Olivia Clement

The album debuted at No. 8, the highest on the chart by a cast recording since 1961.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14PM

Dance Review: Gallim Dance’s “WHALE” — Strictly Small Fry by Arts Fuse Editor

Nothing in this over-lengthy work refers to whales, the ocean, or even the fishing industry.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:12PM

Coming Attractions: February 13 through 28 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in theater, film, music, author events, and dance for the coming weeks.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:12PM

Theatre News: Ben Forster extends run in The Phantom of the Opera

He will play the lead role until September this year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:06PM

Video: Matt Henry's guide to the WhatsOnStage Awards

Find out Henry's top tips for standing out at this year's Awards concert

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:06PM

Quizzes: Competition: Win tickets to see The Wild Party

Win tickets to see the first show in the newly opened The Other Palace

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:06PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Beware of Pity at the Barbican by Emma Clarendon

Simon McBurney directs this vivid account of one man’s slide into a terrible situation and his efforts to get himself out of it. Here is what critics have been saying about it.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: Neil Patrick Harris to Produce New Solo Show by Derek Delgaudio; Frank Oz to Direct

Oz is the voice of iconic characters Yoda, Miss Piggy, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Kinky Boots Welcomes J. Harrison Ghee

Lola is currently played on Broadway by Todrick Hall.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Stage preview: Brandon Uranowitz, from Broadway to the Trust Cabaret by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Brandon Uranowitz has starred in two of Broadway’s most heralded musicals in recent memory, but the “American in Paris” and “Falsettos” star still feels he is introducing himself t…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:58AM

Carolee Carmello to Lead All-Female 1776 at Feinstein's/54 Below on President's Day by BroadwayWorld

On February 20th, President's Day, an all-female cast will present the musical 1776 in concert at Feinstein's54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan Talks Return to NEWSIES on Today 'Live' by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's Jeremy Jordan stopped by today'sLIVE WITH KELLY to discussNEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, hitting movie theaters thisweek.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

Cuttin’ a Rug review at Citizens Theatre, Glasgow – ‘hilarious, but heartless’ by Gareth K Vile

The Slab Boys trilogy by John Byrne holds an important place in Scottish theatre: loved for its portrayal of Paisley working-class life

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:36AM

V&A opera exhibition to open in March 2017 by Giverny Masso

A major new exhibition exploring opera will open at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exhibition, which is being staged

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:32AM

Photos: Kinky Boots National Tour by Hannah Vine

J. Harrison Ghee and Curt Hansen lead the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Neil Patrick Harris Behind New York Transfer of In & Of Itself by Olivia Clement

Derek DelGaudio’s one-person show, directed by Frank Oz, will have its Off-Broadway debut this spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Dubailand review – Carmen Nasr’s drama nails hard truths about Dubai's dark side by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonThis new play heightens our awareness of the city as a sterile Shangri-La, but the arguments would carry greater weight if it was more balancedAlongside all the promotional…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

Watch on the Rhine at Arena Stage (review) by Roy Maurer

The problems that vexed Lillian Hellman’s “sound the alarm” play Watch on the Rhine at its debut in 1941 still apply to the handsome production at Arena Stage today. Worse yet, it’…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:24AM

Broadway’s Kinky Boots Will Welcome New Lola in March by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Two Cardiff venues will remain under council control following U-turn by Georgia Snow

St David’s Hall and the New Theatre in Cardiff are to remain under council control after the local authority U-turned on long-held

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

Tour Star J. Harrison Ghee to Reprise Role as 'Lola' in KINKY BOOTS on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that J. Harrison Ghee, currently earning rave reviews across the country as Lola in the National Tour of Kinky Boots, will strut onto Broa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Sadiq Khan sets out plan for theatre complex in new Thames Estuary creative hub by Matthew Hemley

London mayor Sadiq Khan has unveiled plans to turn the Thames Estuary into a hub for the creative industries, including a new

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:10AM

Identical Twins Will Star in New York Production of Twelfth Night by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement will play the Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Podcast Episode 111 – Broadway Set Designer, Derek McLane.

Designers are some of my favorite people to interview because it’s the area of the theater I know the least about. And Derek McLane is one of my favorite designers, not only because he…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
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Review: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at the University of Maryland School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at The Clarice by Emily Schweich

Oscar Wilde’s final show is subtitled “a trivial comedy for serious people,” and when it premiered in 1895, it was comparatively trivial. Two men, each pretending to be a man named Ern…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:59AM

NEWS: Sadler’s Wells’ Requiem for Aleppo raises funds for refugees by Press Releases

Requiem for Aleppo, a brand new work created and conceived by composer David Cazalet with choreography by Jason Mabana, will premiere at Sadler’s Wells on Sunday 23 April 2017. The night w…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:59AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Barney Norris' new play

Echo's End will open in Salisbury in March

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:54AM

Photos: Photos: Laura Pitt-Pulford in rehearsals for Nell Gwynn

Jessica Swale's play tours England from March

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:54AM

NEWS: Ben Forster extends his title run in The Phantom of the Opera by Press Releases

Ben Forster will extend his run as ‘The Phantom’ until Saturday 2 September 2017 in the smash hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:51AM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winning Legend LaChanze by Theater People Podcast

On Monday, February 13th, Theater People podcast welcomes Tony-winner LaChanze. For the episode, LaChanze talks about how growing up in Connecticut afforded her the opportunity to make frequ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:50AM

Tony and Grammy Winner Cynthia Erivo Sings with John Legend by Ruthie Fierberg

The Color Purple star sang the In Memoriam tribute song during the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:50AM

Rehearsals Begin Today for BANDSTAND, Starring Laura Osnes and Corey Cott by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals begin today for the brand new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton. The musical begins performances Friday, March 31 pri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

VIDEO: Tituss Burgess Gets His 'Lemonade' On to Announce Season 3 of UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT by TV News Desk

Netflix is finally spilling the tea...Lemonade-style. The acclaimed series UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDTreturns with a third season on Netflix around the world onFriday, May 19

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:47AM

Karen Mason Will Celebrate New CD with Birdland Concert by Andrew Gans

The acclaimed singing actor will release It’s About Time next month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Review: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ at Constellation Theatre Company by Coral Colón-Muñiz

Black Stache is bringing his pirate ship to Source Theatre, in Constellation Theatre Company’s fantastic production of the 2012 Tony Award-winning play Peter and the Starcatcher. Equipped …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:35AM

How This Florida Theatre Breaks New Ground With Sunday in the Park by Ruthie Fierberg

The winter production of the Sondheim musical puts Zoetic Stage on the map.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:34AM

How #FairWageOnstage Made Change Off-Broadway by American Theatre Editors

A grassroots movement pressed its union to negotiate historic increases---and proved that activism works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:28AM

What Has Equity Won in Los Angeles? by American Theatre Editors

Some theatres are using the actors' union's new minimum-wage agreement, but there's minimal agreement about its impact or its future.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:26AM

A Thunderous ‘White Devil’ at Shakespeare’s Globe by Matt Wolf

The director Annie Ryan turns up the volume in her production of the John Webster gore-fest from 1612. Two contemporary plays seem tepid.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:24AM

Bill Rosenfield's 46 Beacon to Transfer to London’s Trafalgar Studios 2 by Mark Shenton

The London-based playwright also writes the annual Drama Desk Awards and was formerly a producer of Broadway cast albums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

Rehearsing Dead Man Walking: digging deeper in Week 2 by Susan Galbraith

I am being given an intimate look inside the rehearsal rooms of Washington National Opera’s Dead Man Walking under the direction of WNO’s Artistic Director Francesca Zambello. This repor…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:18AM

Hip hop takes a fairy tale for a sci-fi spin in The Freshest Snow Whyte at Imagination Stage by Kelly McCorkendale

The Snow Whyte of the future is a lot doper than the one of the past. She’s also a lot more gender friendly and fiercer. The girl is no longer just a pretty face, thanks to The Freshest Sn…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:18AM

Zoetic Stage Presents Sunday in the Park with George

The 2017 production of the Stephen Sondheim classic at the Florida theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:13AM

REVIEW: Anyone Can Whistle, Union Theatre ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves The musical performances in Anyone Can Whistle will please people who like brilliantly written songs, and they will fire the imagination of anyone who hears them to imagine a…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:03AM

Magic Show Produced by Neil Patrick Harris and Directed by Frank Oz to Open Off Broadway by Gordon Cox

“In & Of Itself,” the Frank Oz-directed magic show that played L.A.’s Geffen Playhouse last year, will get an Off Broadway run this spring from a varied team of producers that incl…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

DON QUIXOTE IN ALGIERS – White Bear Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Zhora wants to escape the idea of an arranged marriage, while Miguel wants to escape being captive – but they have to try and work together to make it possible – if they can trust each o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

See Kyle Scatliffe, Nicholas Barasch, and More Celebrate Big River Closing Night by Hannah Vine

The Tony-winning musical, based on Mark Twain’s classic American novel, was revived at New York City Center for a limited engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
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Tomorrow: Rally To Revive CHARAS by Trav S.D.

Filed under: CULTURE & POLITICS, Indie Theatre, Protests, Valentine's Day Tagged: Charas, El Bohio, rally, theatre

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

Something Old, Something New: Actors Playhouse, Island City & New City Players Set Seasons by Bill Hirschman

The rollout of 2017-2018 seasons continues with some South Florida theaters pushing the edge of their audience’s cultural envelopes and others relying on reliable titles in an uncertain ti…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:36AM

V-Day in TrumpLand: Exploring the Relevance of “The Vagina Monologues” by Victoria Myers

In recent years, many colleges have questioned the relevancy of "The Vagina Monologues," but with the election of Donald Trump those conversations have shifted. We talk to Eve Ensler and col…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:35AM

V-Day in TrumpLand: Exploring the Relevance of “The Vagina Monologues” by Victoria Myers

In recent years, many colleges have questioned the relevancy "The Vagina Monologues," but with the election of Donald Trump those conversations have shifted. We talk to Eve Ensler and colleg…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:35AM

Watch Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle in the New London Wild Party by Robert Viagas

The 2000 Michael John LaChiusa musical begins previews February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

Watch Tony Winner Frances Ruffelle Sing From the New London Wild Party by Robert Viagas

The 2000 Michael John LaChiusa musical begins previews February 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:33AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, February 13, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Full Casting Announced for West End Transfer of RSC’s Queen Anne by Mark Shenton

Helen Edmundson’s play stars Romola Garai and Emma Cunniffe.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work from The Public Theater, NYC—@WatchMeWorkSLP, use hashtag #howlround—Mon, Feb 13 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from the Public Theater in New York City on Monday, December 5 at 2pm PST (Vancouver) / 4pm CST (Austin) / 5pm EST (Toronto) / 22:…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:19AM

I Told My Mum I Was Going On an RE Trip review at Battersea Arts Centre – ‘an ambitious verbatim play’ by Rafaella Marcus

20 Stories High’s verbatim play I Told My Mum I Was Going on an RE Trip approaches the subject of abortion with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:17AM

Eve Best Will Star in Trevor Nunn-Directed Revival of Love in Idleness by Mark Shenton

The Menier Chocolate Factory revival will also feature Anthony Head and Helen George.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:15AM

Review: ‘Blues in the Night’ at Creative Cauldron by David Siegel

Ready for top-notch singing talent that brings the “blues” to vibrant, spicy full life? Then high tail-it to Creative Cauldron (Falls Church) to take-in a cabaret-like revue called Blues…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:08AM

Oscars scorecard: ‘La La Land’ wins at BAFTAs to pull further ahead but ‘Lion’ is on the rise by Paul Sheehan

Breaking down the precursor awards — both nominations and winners — as well as the top Oscar nominations by categories gives us 35 key races that will determine the strongest …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:00AM

Drama graduate survival skills: Learn to self-produce by Susan Elkin

Drama Studio London students at work. DSL’s new degree course includes teaching about arts funding and actor’s finances.  Every drama school graduate needs to know exactly h…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Careers Clinic: How can I improve my casting profile? by John Byrne

I first set up my online casting profile when I finished my screen-acting course a year or two ago, mainly because everyone

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Madam Butterfly review at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – ‘wrenching emotional power’ by Steph Power

Nearly 40 years after it was premiered at Welsh National Opera, Joachim Herz’s venerable 1978 production of Madam Butterfly still packs a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:55AM

Stars of Vaudeville #1028: Helen McKellar by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of actress Helen MacKeller (1895-1966). Originally from Detroit, MacKellar began trouping in melodramas and vaudeville as a teenager. I see references to her in reviews…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:48AM

'A Cuckoo in my Suitcase' at Deutsche Oper Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin presents 'A Cuckoo In My Suitcase - Mobile musical theatre by Matthias Kaul'. It will be staged on select dates, through May 4, 2017.'A Cuckoo In My Suitcase' is an exci…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:39AM

Bristol festival leaves its mark on audiences with personal, political shows by Lyn Gardner

In Between Time reveals a readiness to respond to the times with shows about refugees, race and togetherness, posing vital questions about an anxious worldI’m wearing headphones. In my ear…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

The Great Gatsby review at Vault, London – ‘an inventive, immersive experience’ by Natasha Tripney

For its first few minutes this immersive version of The Great Gatsby feels like a fancy dress party with some theatre tacked

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:05AM

A FEW GOOD MEN – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Tightly paced and with a solidly constructed script from West Wing writer Aaron Sorkin, Beam Theatre’s A Few Good Men has plenty to offer, at the Assembly Roxy to Saturday.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Macbeth review at Caerphilly Castle – ‘lacking in atmosphere’ by Jafar Iqbal

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru brings a Welsh flavour to The Scottish Play, locating Shakespeare’s tragedy in Caerphilly Castle. It’s a potentially atmospheric space,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:55AM

Photos: Ring Twice for Miranda Opening Night by Jk Clarke

    Sunday night, February 12 saw the opening of Alan Hruska’s Ring Twice For Miranda, directed by Rick Lombardo, at New York City Center Stage II.  Ring Twice for Miranda i…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 07:48AM

Blogs: Theatre is the worst place for a first date

As Valentine's Day approaches, Sarah Crompton warns new couples that a trip to the theatre may not be the most romantic of evenings

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:36AM

VIDEO: Exuberant Cynthia Erivo Accepts Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album by TV News Desk

At last night's GRAMMY AWARDS, the cast recording of Broadway's THE COLOR PURPLE picked up the award for Best Musical Theater Album.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM

BWW's On This Day - February 13, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31AM

Poll: Which theatre genre is best for a romantic date? by The Stage

A theatre trip is ideal for a Valentine’s Day date, but what type of show would you go for? This week we’re

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AM

Youngstar Factory: training for performers who want to get to work by Promoted Content

Training opportunities for the would-be future stars of musical theatre have never been more widely available. But where do you go to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

CRIME & PUNISHMENT – Brockley Jack Theatre by Ian Foster

God, Russia, booze, ghosts, vomit, legacies, tables, blood, metal, tears, redemption, hatred, cruelty, love, sex - the programme notes couldn't capture Dostoyevsky's novel Crime and Punishme…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
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Worst Wedding Ever review at Salisbury Playhouse – ‘raucous and appealing’ by Lesley Bates

A raucous comedy about a disastrous family wedding in a Dorset back garden was an unexpected choice for Broadchurch writer Chris Chibnall’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

Ray Cooney laments West End musicals’ dominance by Giverny Masso

Comedy writer Ray Cooney has claimed musicals are squeezing plays out of the West End, stating that he feels “disappointed for playwrights”.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

Inquiry into working-class actors to address ‘leaky pipeline’ in theatre by Georgia Snow

An inquiry into working-class representation in the arts is being launched by Labour in a bid to combat a “leaky pipeline” from

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:43AM

Review: Review: The Hunting Lodge (Unicorn Theatre)

Ignace Cornelissen's sort of Cinderella sequel follows a Prince Charming as he's on the lookout for a new wife

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Review: Review: Sinners Club (The Other Room, Cardiff)

Gagglebabble stage an intimate cabaret musical about the true story of the last woman to be executed in Great Britain

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Feature: Hull City of Culture 2017: I’m more excited than ever about my home city. by Samuel Sims

Growing up, I never felt particularly proud to be from Hull. In fact, the absolute opposite. If enquiries were made about my origins, I’d launch into a frenzied, pattie buttie-wielding…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:36AM

BAFTAs: Backstage with ‘La La Land’ winners Emma Stone, Damien Chazelle, Justin Hurwitz by Paul Sheehan

“La La Land” took home five BAFTAS including Best Picture as well as Best Director for Damien Chazelle who joined his leading Emma Stone backstage as she celebrated her Best Actress…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:30AM

This Must be the Place review at Vault, London – ‘intriguing but underdeveloped’ by Natasha Tripney

Previously glimpsed at last year’s Latitude festival, Brad Birch and Kenneth Emson’s This Must be the Place weaves two separate stories together.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:24AM

The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin – Stratford East by Daniel Perks

Rosa Maggiora’s block set, while crisp and clean, seems altogether out of place for this production – too futuristic and alternative compared with a more traditional story of a girl that…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Astronauts of Hartlepool review at Vault, London – ‘giddily ambitious’ by Natasha Tripney

Tim Foley’s giddily ambitious Astronauts of Hartlepool is like the theatre equivalent of one of those origami fortune-tellers that children make wrapped

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:57AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, February 13, 2017 by James Marino

Listen: “The Color Purple” (and Robbie Rozelle?) Won a Grammy Award, Equity and LORT Continue Negotiations, and More! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through F…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Frankenstein Revelations review at York Medical Society, York – ‘intense and enthralling’ by Roger Foss

Over recent years Theatre Mill’s Rebecca Stafford has shown an uncanny knack for matching plays with York’s heritage buildings: more recently York

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:39AM

10 Questions for Actor Conleth Hill by Jasper.rees

He's George to Imelda's Martha, Varys in 'Game of Thrones', and an acting genius Some know him only as Lord Varys the scheming eunuch, spymaster to the king of the Seven …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:31AM

South Coast Rep Announces 2017 Pacific Playwrights Festival by Tracey Paleo

South Coast Repertory’s 20th Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF), April 21-23, includes works from SCR’s renowned play commissioning program and from CrossRoads, SCR’s commissioning/com…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 05:31AM

Review: Review: Real Magic (Arnolfini, Bristol)

Experimental theatre company Forced Entertainment return with this absurdist piece

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:24AM

Review: Review: Anyone Can Whistle (Union Theatre)

Phil Willmott directs this revival of Sondheim's cartoonesque musical about a corrupt town

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:24AM

John Cleese on Bang Bang: ‘I have always been drawn to farce’ by Guest Bloggers

Monty Python comedy legend John Cleese has adapted George Feydeau’s 1892 French farce BANG BANG for a brand-new staging which opens this month at Mercury Theatre Colchester… Tell…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

The Green Room: What was your stage debut like? What did you learn from it? by Thomas Hescott

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details… Albert

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

How ATG revived New York’s abandoned Hudson Theatre by Nick Smurthwaite

Broadway welcomes a new kid on the block this week – the Hudson Theatre. Well, not new exactly, since the building has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Matt Day wins Tropfest 2017 by Arts Review

The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest has announced Matt Day and his film, The Mother Situation as the winner of the 25th anniversary event which took place in Parramatta Par…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:21AM

All standups have angles. But my jokes about being Asian just seem to upset @BritFIrstPete7 by Romesh Ranganathan

Often people just Asian assume Asian that Asian everything you Asian talk about Asian is just the Asian fact that you’re AsianIt has become a rule that if I ever make any sort of joke abou…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:02AM

THRILLER LIVE – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

One of my regrets in life, was not seeing “The King Of Pop” Michael Jackson perform live. Like many people I was going to book tickets but just never actually got around to it.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Locker-room banter is not just about Trump – it's men everywhere by Mark Fisher

Gary McNair has created a show using verbatim testimonies from hundreds of interviewees to reveal the prevalence of a hidden, misogynistic male languageGary McNair has accosted a stranger. H…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AM

A train station, a hospital: SLSO trombones reach out by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Trombone players from St. Louis brighten lives in Spain.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 03:06AM

Using Smart Objects In Photoshop To Create Supercharged Templates by Drew McManus

If you work with Photoshop to create graphics for your organization and aren’t using Smart Objects, you’re missing out on so much. Back in July, 2015 we examined how Smart Objects inside…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
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Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in a gender-shifting Twelfth Night at the National Theatre, while the Traverse’s brilliant Black Beauty does a final lap and Sherlock’s Andrew Scott stars as Ham…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:24AM

Chicago Theater Review: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) by Lawrence Bommer

THE URGE TO BE USEFUL Steppenwolf Theatre is great at stirring things up—on stage and in the minds of its crowds. Nobody does it so well. Exhibit A is their latest offering: There’s good…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:18AM

Ann Ogbomo: ‘We’ve all seen Dead Poets Society, but I don’t think we’ve seen this’ by Georgia Snow

Ann Ogbomo is performing in Southwark Playhouse’s School Play, which tackles what it means to be a primary school teacher in Britain

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton’s week: Lloyd Webber joins the ranks of Rodgers and Hammerstein by Mark Shenton

From 1944 with their first collaboration on Oklahoma! to The Sound of Music in 1959, Rodgers and Hammerstein dominated Broadway. It was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

John Martin: 5 tips for directing a family musical by Susan Elkin

John Martin is artistic director of Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells, a 291-seat theatre/arts centre contained within a Decimus Burton converted church,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, February 13, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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San Diego Theater Review: 9 TO 5 (San Diego Music Theatre at Spreckels Theatre) by Milo Shapiro

I COULD WATCH 9 TO 5 24/7 In 1980, an unlikely film trio, Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton, was the center of 9 to 5, an amusing feminist romp with lovable characters. Years later…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:49AM

Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal at Wolf Trap by Blouin Artinfo

Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal will perform on March 1, 2017 at Wolf Trap, Washington DC. Sissoko and Segal have created their own hybrid neoclassical fusion tradition, one that dra…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:40AM

'The Story of Kai and Gerda' at Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg by Blouin Artinfo

Opera in two acts with a prologue ‘The Story of Kai and Gerda’ at Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg will be performed on Feb 18, 2017. Story of Kai and Gerda (or The Snow Queen)…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:34AM

'The Yale Whiffenpoofs' in Concert at A Noise Within, Pasadena by Blouin Artinfo

'The Yale Whiffenpoofs' in Concert at A Noise Within, Pasadena will be performed on March 13, 2017. One of the top Capella choirs in America visits Pasadena for one night only! For gene…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:18AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — February 13 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:12AM

Book Review: Hebrew Poet Hayim Nahman Bialik — Not the Whole Story by Joann Green Breuer

We learn a great deal about Hayim Nahman Bialik’s life in this biography. But the volume does not live up to its subtitle.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:12AM

'Colburn Extravaganza with Jean-Yves Thibaudet' at The Wallis by Blouin Artinfo

'Colburn Extravaganza with Jean-Yves Thibaudet' will be performed at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 29, 2017.Colburn School Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibau…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:05AM

'Twelfth Night' by Filter Theatre at The Wallis by Blouin Artinfo

"Twelfth Night" will be performed on March 14 and 19, 2017 at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills.William Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night' directed by Sean Holmes i…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:00AM

Berlinale: Neil Triffett’s ‘Emo The Musical’ In Tune With Today’s Tempo by Patrick Frater

Tolerance, tormented teens and a timely tempo…. There could scarcely be a better launch pad than this week’s Berlin Film Festival for “Emo The Musical.” The debut feature of Australi…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00AM

Theatrefolk’s Top 10 Plays: Ensemble Pieces 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

Keke Palmer's "Scream Queens" BFFs by Young Hollywood

Keke Palmer's "Scream Queens" BFFs The YH Studio is delighted to welcome back the always engaging Keke Palmer who catches us up on what she's been up to since her last visit, including her s…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
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'Limón Dance Company' at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts by Blouin Artinfo

'Limón Dance Company' will perform at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 24 and 25, 2017. Hailed as one of the world’s greatest dance companies, the Limón Danc…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:58AM

'946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips' at The Wallis by Blouin Artinfo

"946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips" at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Beverly Hills will run through March 5, 2017.Kneehigh in association with Birmingham Reperto…

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

'Long Day’s Journey Into Night' at Geffen Playhouse, LA by Blouin Artinfo

"Long Day’s Journey Into Night" at Geffen Playhouse, LA will run through March 18, 2017.  Eugene O'Neill's semi-autobiographical masterpiece pulls back the curtain on the Connecticut …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:50AM

'The Lion' at Geffen Playhouse, LA by Blouin Artinfo

"The Lion" will run through February 19, 2017 at Geffen Playhouse, LA."The Lion," the Drama Desk Award-winning piece written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, has redefined the genre of mus…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:46AM

Call Redialed: Charles Busch: "Naked and Unafraid" at Pangea NYC by Call Me Adam

Call Redialed: Every time I interview Charles Busch, I always learn more about what makes him tick and where his inspiration is drawn from. In this new interview, Charles and I let it all ha…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:16AM

Will Smith, Ariana Grande, John Legend & John Cena Are Singing While Commuting in Carpool Karaoke Series Trailer by Tolly Wright

James Corden might not be taking the wheel for every commute in the upcoming Carpool Karaoke webseries on Apple Music, but that doesn’t mean some star-studded shenanigans won’t happen wi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:10AM

BWW Morning Brief February 13th, 2017 - FRIGID Fest, Paul Rudd, GREAT COMET Sing-Along and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's big news fans gather to sing on the 'GREAT COMET' Broadway cast recording

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00AM

Play About Queen Elizabeth I At Wesleyan by Christopher Arnott

Karin Coonrod found Queen Elizabeth I to be such a compelling subject that she needed four actresses, and four thrones, to contain her. "I totally get her spirit," Coonrod said in a recent, …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

When It Comes to Kinky Boots, the Casting is in the Heel by Diep Tran

How the casting director of Kinky Boots keeps the iconic shoes filled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Experience Lincoln Center at Your Fingertips by Kaitlyn Zafonte

Whether you live in New York City or not, now you can go inside the rehearsal room and more with Lincoln Center digital.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Dana Ivey Directs Reading of Science Fiction Comedy R.U.R. by Andrew Gans

The February 13 evening is presented by the Acting Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

All-Female Cast Sings Love Songs for V-Day by Michael Gioia

Loni Ackerman and Caroline Bowman are among the evening’s performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Blair Brown and Michael Cerveris Star in Candida Feb. 13 by Andrew Gans

The reading is part of the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

'Zoot Suit' at the Taper: An L.A. revival, perfectly timed by Charles McNulty

“Zoot Suit,” the landmark 1978 play by Luis Valdez that put the struggles of Mexican Americans front and center, is back where it originated at the Mark Taper Forum in an exhilarating re…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:00AM

With Kinky Boots, the Casting Is in the Heel by Diep Tran

How the casting director of Kinky Boots keeps the iconic shoes filled.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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