Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Too Much Imagination by Michael Block

By Michael Block There are just some franchises that are so iconic that reinventing it seems taboo. That was the case for one. Until this millennium, Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka, the Oo…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:42PM

Review: ‘The Jungle Book’ at Imagination Stage by Julia L. Exline

Imagination Stage presents The Jungle Book, based on the classic story by Rudyard Kipling and adapted for the stage by Greg Banks. Janet Stanford directs a small cast of five in this product…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:38PM

Our bets for the 2017 Tony race by Michael Riedel

We are off and running with the Tony nominations, announced Tuesday, and while it’s easy to predict some of the winners, a lot of categories are up for grabs. “Natasha, Pierre and the Gr…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 11:01PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by City of Fairfax Theater Company at Old Town Hall by Jeannette Mulherin

The City of Fairfax Theater Company’s (CFTC’s) production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” will transport you to a world of witty, eccentric oddballs, pl…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:55PM

Review: ‘Macbeth’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Julia Hurley

Blood will have blood—so go the grim words of Macbeth as it dawns on him that murder is not as simple as he once thought. When it comes to battling and bloodshed, Shakespeare Theatre Compa…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:43PM

NYTW Announces Female-Directed Season, Diverse Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features new plays by Amy Herzog and Hammaad Chaudry, a Caryl Churchill revival.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:20PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Six Degrees of Separation at Barrymore Theatre by Joseph Charnitski

Six Degrees of Separation gets a fast paced revival starring Allison Janney and revists the act of telling stories. The post Review: Six Degrees of Separation at Barrymore Theatre appeared f…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 09:50PM

A guide to ultimate team spirit by Admin

Teamwork. It is the cornerstone of most sports. Working together with your peers and the athletes in your group to succeed as a whole. But, for some reason, a lot of dancers think that danci…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:49PM

U of Delaware’s Resident Ensemble Players present Moliere’s ‘Tartuffe’ by Mark Cofta

Moliere's 1664 'Tartuffe' plays well today in the Resident Ensemble Players' sparkling production. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:47PM

‘Get Out’ at Rio Cinema, London by Blouin Artinfo

Rio Cinema, London is screening the 2017 horror flick “Get Out” through May 4, 2017. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px Georgia; color: #3b3b3…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:40PM

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui review - 'Lenny Henry covers Trump's greatest hits' by Marianka Swain

The Donmar Warehouse targets a modern monster via Brecht's Hitler satire It’s a bigly Trump-fest over at the Donmar, with adaptor Bruce Norris determined to make Brecht great again �…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:24PM

‘The Promise’ at Ritzy Picturehouse, London by Blouin Artinfo

Ritzy Picturehouse, London is screening “The Promise” through May 4, 2017. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 16.0px; font: 14.0px Georgia; color: #3b3b3b; -webkit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:19PM

Niagara catholic schools cancel touring play on gender identity by J. Kelly Nestruck

Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures, aimed at students from Grade 1 to 4, is centred on an eight-year-old named Simon/e who feels ‘boxed in by the restraints of gender’

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 09:07PM

Open Fist’s Anti-Hero by Tracey Paleo

Collaborators and artistic directors Guy Zimmerman of Padua Playwrights and Martha Demson of Open Fist Theatre Company,  will tell you, The Gary Plays are a pure product of Los Angeles.  E…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 09:06PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Educating Rita review – Lenny Henry walks off stage but returns with conviction by Michael Billington

Minerva, ChichesterDespite stumbling over a line, Henry ended the evening looking totally assured in a Willy Russell revival that proves Lashana Lynch’s star potentialThis was one of the s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42PM

Concert Review: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs ‘Pärt, Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff’ by Brett Dodson

Saturday’s performance by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore explored the connections music has to the most basic elements of human consciousness. Spirituality, cognizance, and…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 08:34PM

Animation Greats set to delight fans at ACMI by Arts Review

Melbourne is in for a treat this June when the co-founders of the legendary Aardman Animations, Peter Lord and David Sproxton, visit the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) to pres…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:21PM

WME Signs ‘Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812’ Star Denée Benton by Nellie Andreeva

Denée Benton, hailed as Broadway’s new “It” girl, has signed with WME on the heels of landing a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in Natasha, Pierre & The Great C…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:16PM

“In a take-no-prisoners mode,” Michael Moore announces one-man, anti-Trump Broadway show by Travis M. Andrews

Ever since Donald Trump announced his candidacy, Michael Moore has voiced his opposition on nearly every available medium.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 08:12PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Q&A photos and podcast: Why has James Shirley’s The Cardinal been overlooked since the 17th century? by Terri Paddock

James Shirley‘s 1641 tragic masterpiece THE CARDINAL, one of the last plays staged in England before Oliver Cromwell’s ban on theatre, this month receives its first major product…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:57PM

William M. Hoffman, playwright who put AIDS on center stage, dies at 78 by Emily Langer

He forced audiences to confront the long-stigmatized disease in his play “As Is.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:48PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with J. Harrison Ghee of Kinky Boots by Broadway.com

J. Harrison Ghee stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Kinky Boots and more with Matt Rodin. 

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Theatre News: House of Lords report says focus on sciences detrimental to arts in schools

The report set out to investigate the barriers young people face when trying to get into the industry

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:24PM

West End makes plans for season 107 by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The season emphasizes thoughtful drama

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:24PM

Bull riding and barrel racing as black rodeo comes to St. Louis next weekend by Denise Hollinshed St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The rodeo showcases professional cowboys in events including bronco riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, team roping and bull riding.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:24PM

Union Station aquarium will be smaller and take longer than originally planned by Mike Faulk St. Louis Post-Dispatch

St. Louis-based PGAV Destinations has been chosen to design the aquarium.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:24PM

Rhonda Burchmore on How to Navigate Long Distance Relationships by Rachel Cole

Rachi’s reflections…. Almost every other topic I’ve written about – nerves, knock backs, real estate, approaching agents etc., I feel adequately experienced to comment. But in te…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:18PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Get A First Look at TheaterWorks' NEXT TO NORMAL Starring Christiane Noll by BroadwayWorld TV

TheaterWorks presents NEXT TO NORMAL, the 3rd show of TheaterWorks 31st Season, now running through May 7, 2017. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Tony Nominations: Are the Awards Elitist? by Gordon Cox

Glenn Close’s return to Broadway in “Sunset Boulevard” was one of the tentpoles of the theater season: A big star earning big raves in a big-selling show that has grossed more …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:53PM

A Call to Action: Three Dance Companies Explore Revolution, Empathy and Healing by Lara J. Altunian

by LARA J. ALTUNIAN Resource Center’s HOME GROWN @ Bootleg is a biannual production dedicated to encouraging the expanding Los Angeles dance scene by showcasing work by local choreogra…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 06:47PM

A Conversation with Ben Cameron by Bt

Monday, May 22 at 1PMVictory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave.Join us on Monday, May 22 at 1:00 PM at Victory Gardens Theater for a conversation with Ben Cameron, President of the Jerome…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:42PM

Review: ‘Russians in Paris’ at the Russian Chamber Art Society by David Rohde

The French and the Russians evoke very different images in the American mind, but they have one thing in common: an affinity for each other’s culture. Many Russian writers and composers li…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:39PM

The Bodyguard – Sydney by Bec Caton

Flames launch from the front of the stage, the curtain rises to reveal Rachel Marron (a dazzling Paulini), suspended on a platform above a stage full of dancers in glittering costumes. It’…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:36PM

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui review – Lenny Henry powers Trumped-up fascist parable by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, London Henry exudes authority as a deadly racketeer but Bruce Norris’s version of Brecht’s 1941 drama tries too hard to draw parallels with the new US presidentIt is al…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24PM

Theater News: Lyric Stage Adds Two Productions to Finalize 2017-18 Season

Jeanne Sakata's Hold These Truths and Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning Anna Christie complete the lineup.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Freeform Marketing SVP Nigel Cox-Hagan Exits Disney-Owned Network by Joseph Otterson

Nigel Cox-Hagan, Freeform’s senior vice president of marketing, creative and branding, is exiting the network after two and a half years, Variety has confirmed. “It’s with…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:59PM

Overlooked On Broadway: People and Productions Passed Over by the 2017 Tony Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

With such a strong season, there were bound to be omissions. Playbill clocked the exclusions from this year’s nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:57PM

The Results Are In! Here's the 2017 Tony Snubs That Upset Fans the Most by Lindsey Sullivan

After a box of Schmackary's and more cups of coffee than we care to mention, we're still talking about the 2017 Tony Award nominations. We're beyond excited for this year's&n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

No Business Like Show Business! Imagem USA Extends Publishing Deal for Irving Berlin's Works by BroadwayWorld

Imagem USA, part of Imagem Music Group, the world's largest independent music publishing company, today confirmed the extension of their decades-long publishing and brand management agreemen…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Marina Kamen Interviews Broadway's Eddie Korbich & Mimi Bessette on this Video Broadcast of 'Musical Health Talk!' by Marina Kamen

This Musical Health Talk Broadcast is sure to get you movin', singing and staying entertained.We are joined by two of Broadway's brightest star, Eddie Korbich amp Mimi Bessette.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

HUNDRED DAYS, Rachel Chavkin-Helmed 'BUCKINGHAMSHIRE' and More Slated for 2017-18 at NYTW by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop NYTW has announced five productions as part of its complete 201718 Season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

Interview: Unitard on What They Love, Bonding Through Mutual Hatred, and the Nuclear Apocalypse by Jose Solis

The world is full of many things that make life worth living for, but there are things like artisanal cheese, gypsy pants and anything kale that make one wonder if we are in fact an intellig…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:44PM

Theater Latté Da Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The 20th anniversary season will feature a new Civil War musical.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:37PM

Annual Tony Nomination Post - Angry Edition by Linda

Every year I look forward to the Tony nomination announcements and writing this blog post. It got off to a rough start this morning when the live stream didn't work on any of the websites I …

SOURCE: Pataphysical Science at 05:24PM

Tony Nominee Rachel Chavkin and More Set for New York Theatre Workshop's 2017–2018 Season by Olivia Clement

The Great Comet director and Anne Kauffman will helm works in the Off-Broadway lineup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:13PM

All’s fair in art: Boston Ballet’s ‘Wings of Wax’ by Admin

Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. March 23, 2017. “All’s fair in love and war,” they say. One could add art to that – meaning that, if well-crafted and intentional, all …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:10PM

Kelli O’Hara and Bartlett Sher Honored at the New York Pops Gala by Marc J. Franklin

Judy Kuhn, Rebecca Luker, Marin Mazzie and more came out to celebrate the two Tony Award winners at Carnegie Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Imagination Stage Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature classic tales, new plays, and musicals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:06PM

Tony Awards 2017: Nominations, Snubs, And Surprises by Lee Seymour

'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Hello, Dolly!' got a bunch of nods, but were eclipsed by Josh Groban.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:02PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Great Comet leads 71st Annual Tony Award nominations, Canadian musical Come From Away major contender by Sadaf Ahsan

The ceremony will take place at on June 11 in New York City, and will be hosted by former Tony winner and generally hilarious guy Kevin Spacey

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 04:54PM

‘A love story in the great tradition’: Midsummer sends you away happy. Just don’t ask about ‘ever after’ by Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman: The truth is there’s been a healthy component of irony in the best romantic comedies, at least since Shakespeare and probably before

SOURCE: news.nationalpost.com at 04:54PM

London Dreamgirls Revival Looks Likely for 2018 Broadway Run by Broadway.com

The U.K. premiere production of Dreamgirls, directed by Tony winner Casey Nicholaw, will play Broadway in 2018, according to an Equity casting notice. The London Dreamgirls cast featur…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Hal Holbrook brings ‘Mark Twain Tonight!’ to Merriam Theater

Hal Holbrook brings his long-famed one-man show Mark Twain Tonight! to the Kimmel Center Thursday night. After 62 years and 2,200 performances, he says Twain is as fresh and cantankerous and…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 04:52PM

The Theater Offensive Names Harold Steward Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Steward will move from Dallas to Boston for the new leadership role.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:47PM

Book-It Announces 2017-18 Season of Literary Adaptations by American Theatre Editors

The Seattle theatre will present five mainstage shows and three touring shows.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:46PM

16 Amazing Broadway Performances Worth Celebrating

The 2017 Tony nominations reflect a theater season packed with talent. While these actors didn’t make the cut this year, they deserve acclaim for their standout performances. …

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 04:43PM

Shakespeare’s Globe: Artistic daring flourishes with public cash

The departure of the theatre director Emma Rice reveals a deeper rift

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Comus, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London — ‘Inventive’

A drama based on John Milton’s 1634 masque is enjoyable, but disturbing too

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

The Nest, Young Vic, London — ‘Tension’

Franz Xaver Kroetz’s 1975 critique of materialism is challenging but compassionate

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Les Liaisons dangereuses, Booth Theatre, New York — ‘Thrilling’

Christopher Hampton’s revived drama is a swirl of love and jealousy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Yang Liping: Under Siege, Sadler’s Wells, London — ‘Gorgeous’

Each stage picture is lovelier than the last in a dance adaptation of a Chinese tale

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

What Shadows, Birmingham Rep Studio — ‘Compelling’

This dramatic portrait of Enoch Powell poses questions with impartial rigour

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Cymbeline, Barbican, London — ‘Lovely performances’

This RSC staging gives Shakespeare’s play an urgent, modern twist

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Dead Funny, Vaudeville Theatre, London — ‘Exquisitely agonising’

Terry Johnson expertly directs his own dark 1994 play about a group of comedy fans

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Something to sing about: why musicals have been getting political

‘Removal Men’ follows a trend boosted by the success of ‘Hamilton’ in the US

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Women of a Certain Age, Public Theater, New York — ‘Captivating’

Richard Nelson’s drama is an arresting parable of American middle-class decline

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Drones, Baby, Drones, Arcola Theatre, London — review

Two plays consider the increasing military use of unmanned aerial vehicles

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Lazarus, King’s Cross Theatre, London — ‘Head-spinning’

Michael C. Hall stars in the musical based around the songs of David Bowie

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World, Pershing Square Signature Center, New York — review

Centuries of crime and pain distilled into 75 minutes of harrowing yet sublime performance

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

The Creation, Sadler’s Wells, London — ‘Wholly original’

Rambert’s witty, allusive staging does justice to Haydn’s sublime oratorio

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre, London — ‘Sobering’

Stephen Daldry’s production blows the dust off J.B. Priestley’s classic drama

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Party People, Public Theater, New York — ‘Messy vibrancy’

A Black Panther Party play combines dramatic tension with lively musical sequences

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

School of Rock, New London Theatre, London — review

The youngsters excel, but this musical based on the hit film is largely disappointing

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Tamsin Greig's gender-bending Twelfth Night

Gender-blind casting means better roles for women — but is it a gimmick?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

The Nutcracker, Royal Opera House, London — ‘Impeccable’

Peter Wright’s production is an enduring, endearing staging of a masterpiece

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Une chambre en Inde, Théâtre du Soleil, Paris — ‘Sprawling’

The collective’s new production tackles a multiplicity of issues

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 04:42PM

Randy Harrison and Erin Mackey Will Star in Guthrie's Sunday in the Park With George by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Minneapolis venue June 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

A critic's take on the Tony nominations: Kudos for rewarding inventive shows that take risks by Charles McNulty

What a difference a year makes. When the 2016 Tony nominations were announced, the suspense was over how many “Hamilton” would get. The show was a lock in most of the major categories, s…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 04:25PM

‘I’m in Love With Everybody’: Tony Award Nominees React by Michael Paulson and Erik Piepenburg

Josh Groban, Lynn Nottage, Ben Platt and others talk about how it feels to be nominated.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PM

Review: A Search for Dad, and the Loch Ness Monster, in ‘Fossils’ by Alexis Soloski

In this collaborative work by the company Bucket Club, a sighting of the mythical monster forces an evolutionary biologist to confront her unhappy past.

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

The 2017 Tony Nominations: War, Peace, and Bette Midler by Michael Schulman

It seems like a lifetime ago that “Hamilton” swept the 2016 Tony nominations and pointed us toward a bright, progressive future. This year’s nominations, which were announced Tuesday …

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 04:16PM

Randy Harrison and Erin Mackey to Paint a Picture in Guthrie's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by BroadwayWorld

The Guthrie Theater has announced casting for the theater's summer musical, Sunday in the Park with George. Leading the cast will be Randy Harrison Guthrie The Glass Menagerie who will play …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

London-Bound RUTHLESS! Star Kim Maresca Returns to 54 Below Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's/54 Below will present the triumphant return of Kim Maresca in her all new show tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:30 PM. Kim exploded onto the New York theatre scene with her starring deb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:07PM

New York Theater Workshop Unveils 2017-18 Season by Joshua Barone

The season, which includes five productions, opens with a play by Amy Herzog and a musical by the Bengsons, both directed by Anne Kauffman.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:06PM

The Tony Nominations: 'The Great Comet,' 'Dolly,' And 'A Doll's House' by Linda Holmes

The Tony nominations are out, and unlike last year, there's no founding-fathers-shaped giant absorbing the oxygen.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:02PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Photo Flash: Samuel French Publishes New August Wilson Monologue Collection, 'DANGEROUS MUSIC' by BroadwayWorld

Samuel French has announced a new monologue publication in partnership with the August Wilson Estate DANGEROUS MUSIC THE AMERICAN CENTURY CYCLE MONOLOGUES. The monologue compilation book was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Review: CAT – (THE PLAY!!!), Ambassadors Theatre by Dan Rubins

Dave, a lonely actor cut from the original London production of Cats and now trapped in an endless monologue recounting that theatrical tragedy, would like to tell us about his unfunny upbri…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:54PM

Did You Know... Our Favorite Fun Facts About the 2017 Tony Nominees! by Matt Tamanini

The 2017 Tony nominations were announced this morning. If you haven't checked them out yet, what are you waiting for CLICK HERE to check out a full list of this year's nominees, and HERE for…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori Talk Storytelling Through Song for DGF's 'The Legacy Project' by BroadwayWorld

The announcement of today's Tony Award nominations marks this as a week for celebration andreaffirms the commitment of organizations that protect the survival of the arts. For those organiza…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:51PM

Kiss by Steven Morris

Kiss Reviewed by Neal Weaver Odyssey Theatre Ensemble Through June 18 Chilean playwright Guillermo Calderón sets his play in the apartment of a young woman named Hadeel (Kristin Couture), w…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:49PM

Odds & Ends: Britney Spears Jukebox Musical Recruits Jerry Mitchell, Lora Lee Gayer Tests Out New Show & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed todaynd. Britney Spears Jukebox Musical Recruits Jerry Mitchell Britney Spears still has her eyes on Broadway. The pop singer&rsquo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Back on the Case! Nick & Nora Stars Barry Bostwick & Joanna Gleason on Bringing Their Flop Pride to 54 Below by Paul Wontorek

It started as the hottest new musical of the 1991-1992 season. An a-list creative team with shows like West Side Story, Gypsy, Annie, Bye Bye Birdie and Miss Saigon under their belts bringin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Pericles by Steven Morris

Pericles Reviewed by Terry Morgan Porters of Hellsgate Through June 4th  RECOMMENDED As a theatre critic, I’ve reviewed a lot of Shakespeare’s plays, but this is the first time I’ve s…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:36PM

Goodman sets 'Ah, Wilderness!' cast by Morgan Greene

Niall Cunningham of CBS' "Life in Pieces" will star in Eugene O'Neill's comedy "Ah, Wilderness!" at the Goodman Theatre this summer, the company announced Tuesday. Cunningham will make his …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:34PM

Joel Markowitz’s Acceptance Speech Upon Receiving the Gary Maker Award by Joel Markowitz

I am very honored to receive the Gary Maker Award, and I want to thank the committee for this incredible Lifetime Award. Gary Maker was such a mensch and he fought a dreadful disease with su…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:20PM

The drag queens carry the show in a methodical ‘Dorian’s Closet’ by Celia Wren

Rep Stage musical loosely based on life and death of female impersonator Dorian Corey.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

The king feels more like a pawn in updated, political ‘Macbeth’ by Nelson Pressley

The unrest is somewhere in Africa, with meddlers intruding from the West.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:18PM

How to Talk About the Tony Nominations if You Know Nothing About Theater by Dana Schwartz, Dana Schwartz

Faking it when it comes to talking about the Tony's can be tricky—at least with the Oscars, you could probably figure out the gist of what the movie was about even if there was 0 chance yo…

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 03:15PM

London Dreamgirls Eyes 2018 Broadway Bow by Adam Hetrick

Producer Sonia Friedman is planning to bring the musical to Broadway, as previously confirmed by Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

MTV Movie & TV Awards adds two new categories to Sunday’s ceremony: Trending and Best Musical Moment by Marcus James Dixon

In addition to the nominations that were announced last month, the MTV Movie & TV Awards have added two more categories in preparation for Sunday’s ceremony: Trending and Best Musi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:12PM

The Foreigner by Steven Morris

The Foreigner Reviewed by Paul Birchall Santa Monica Repertory Theater at Miles Memorial Playhouse Through May 20 Larry Shue is one of those playwrights who belongs in the “what might have…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:11PM

Interview: Tori Scott on Bette Midler, Patrón Silver and Why We All Need a ‘Plan B!’ by Jose Solis

The hilarious Tori Scott is back at Joe’s Pub with Plan B!, an autobiographical show in which the storyteller with the pipes of gold will use songs by Madonna, Judy Garland, Heart, and mor…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:04PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

T. - American Theater Company, 1909 W. Byron, is offering $10 industry preview tickets to Thursday, May 18 - Sunday, May 21 performances with code OLYMPIC. Tickets can be purchased here!Lady…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 03:02PM

'La Havana Madrid' is musical tribute to Puerto Ricans of 1960s Lincoln Park by Chris Jones

In the middle of the 1940s, an employment agency named Castle, Baron and Associates began advertising Chicago factory jobs in Puerto Rico; those who made the move north were mostly single. A…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:02PM

Theater News: York Theatre Company Reading Series to Include Works by Elizabeth Swados and More

Lora Lee Gayer, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Lauren Molina, and others are set to participate.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Alberta Theatre Projects raises funds and will operate beyond next season by Marsha Lederman

After a 77-per-cent drop in corporate sponsorship, community helps the company raise $250,000 to operate past 2018

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Concert Review: ‘Adam and Anthony Live’ at Strathmore Music Center by Kristin Franco

“What was it about that night – connection, in an isolating age.” These lyrics to the song, “What You Own,” from the iconic musical “Rent” accuratel…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:56PM

Tony Nominations: Big Strides for New Broadway Plays by Gordon Cox

Here are two nuggets of conventional Broadway wisdom: The new play is dying. And when it’s not, the Brits usually steal the spotlight. But this year’s Tony nominations for new pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:54PM

Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington by Steven Morris

Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington Reviewed by Martin Hernandez The Robey Theatre Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center Through May 21 Author of such seminal works as The Souls of Black Folks…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:52PM

Will Jerry Mitchell Collaborate with Britney Spears on a Broadway Musical? by Andrew Gans

The songs made famous by the pop star may be heard on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Photo Coverage: Matthew Broderick, Danny Burstein, Steven Pasquale & More Celebrate 34 Years of the NY Pops by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just last night, The New York Pops celebrated its 34th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring Karen van Bergen, the CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and Tony Award winners Kelli O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Photo Coverage: Michael Moore Announces Broadway Debut with THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER by Walter McBride

Producers IMG Original Content andCarole ShorensteinHays Fences, Caroline or Change,Doubt, Take Me Out, Fun Home, A Doll's House, Part 2 announced just yesterday that Academy Award-winning f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Andrea Burns & Seth Rudetsky to Perform at Broadway Association's 106th Annual Luncheon by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Association, a 106-year-old not-for-profit business association committed to the betterment, safety and economic prosperity of the Times Square and Midtown West community, will …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Starry New York Pops Gala! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Just last night, The New York Pops celebrated its 34th birthday with a grand gala evening honoring Karen van Bergen, the CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group, and Tony Award winners Kelli O…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

2017 Tony Awards: Reactions to shocking Tony nominees (‘Miss Saigon’) and snubs (Allison Janney) by Daniel Montgomery

The 2017 Tony Award nominations were announced on Tuesday, May 2, and there were some significant omissions across the board. Writes our theater-savvy contributor Sam Eckmann in our forums, …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:30PM

TCG Announces Round 6 of Global Connections by American Theatre Editors

The grants will support the growth of new international collaborations, and further pre-existing international relationships.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:27PM

Two Sound Designers for The Encounter Will Receive Special Tony Awards by Ryan McPhee

Gareth Fry and Pete Malkin will receive honorary awards at the June 11 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Tony Nominations: No Juicy Roles for Actors Over a Certain Age? Try Broadway

The common gripe that screen work gets thinner as actors — women especially — hit middle-age doesn't appear to apply to theater, if this year's nominated performers in their 60s and 70s …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:18PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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2017 Tony Awards nominations: Brian Lipton (Cititour) tops all Experts predicting nominees by Chris Beachum

Congratulations to our Expert Brian Lipton (Cititour) for an excellent top score of 85.69% when predicting the 2017 Tony Awards nominees on Tuesday. He is the best among 13 Experts, journali…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:56PM

WTF! 55 Musical Performances From the Last 10 Years That Were Brilliant (And Not Tony Nominated)

Looking back on some terrific (non-nominated) performances from Broadway musicals.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:53PM

Baltimore's Andy Karl receives Tony Award nomination for 'Groundhog Day' by Tim Smith

Andy Karl, the actor who grew up in Timonium and got the theater bug starring in a musical at Towson High School, has received a Tony Award nomination as best leading actor in a musical for …

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 01:50PM

Bette Midler and HELLO, DOLLY! Cast React To Tony Awards Nominations by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has been speaking with Tony Award nominees all morning, getting their first reactions Here we spoke with Bette Midler.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Interview: Patrick Fitzgerald on Playing Healthcare Reformer Noël Browne in Irish Rep’s ‘Rebel in the Soul’ by K Krombie

Larry Kirwan’s new play, Rebel in the Soul, directed by Charlotte Moore, looks at Dr. Noël Browne’s health reform mission, which ultimately brought down the First Inter-Party Government…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:48PM

Tennessee Williams doesn't yet sound like himself in 'Not About Nightingales' by Kerry Reid

Before HBO's harrowing prison drama "Oz" and before "The Shawshank Redemption," there was Tennessee Williams' "Not About Nightingales." Well, sort of. Though written in 1938 for the Group Th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:39PM

2017 Tony Awards nominations: Best prediction scores by our Editors and Users by Chris Beachum

Congratulations to our User David Buchanan for an outstanding top score of 89.80% when predicting the 2017 Tony Awards nominees on Tuesday. He is just ahead of 24 Emmy with 88.63% and then M…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:36PM

Joel Markowitz cabaret a resounding success at MetroStage by Lorraine Treanor

The DC theatre community celebrated the storied accomplishments of theatre lover Joel Markowitz last night at Alexandria’s MetroStage with an evening of music from some of Washington&…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:36PM

BROADWAY SESSIONS to Spotlight BYU This Thursday by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday night, May 4th,Broadway Sessions welcomes the '17 graduating Music Dance Theatre class from BYU alongside Broadway alumni.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

Barry Bostwick and Joanna Gleason Reunite in NICK & NORA Tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

As previously announced, Tony Award-winnersBarry BostwickandJoanna Gleasonwill revisitNickand Nora in a reunion concert presented byFeinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, tonight, May …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

BORN TO DANCE and ENCORE Stage Shows Set Sail on Princess Cruises by BroadwayWorld

Two new Broadway-style stage shows offered to Princess Cruises guests are receiving rave reviews - 'Born to Dance,' the latest show to debut in the cruise line's Stephen Schwartz partnership…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:31PM

L.A. Now Casting: Leading Roles in Musical Feature Film + More

Actors are needed for three leading roles in “Avalon: The Mysterious History of the American Revolution,” a multi-tiered project billed as “a musical dramatic dance film an…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:30PM

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Cast and Creative React To Tony Nominations by Alan Henry

We've got reactions from the cast and creative of DEAR EVAN HANSEN on their 9 Tony Award nominations Check out what they had to say below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Photo Flash: Andrew Lippa and More in Rehearsal for THE MAN IN THE CEILING at Bay Street Theater by BroadwayWorld

The cast and creative team are now in rehearsal in New York City, prior to technical rehearsals at Bay Street Theater, for THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Book by Jules Feiffer, Music and Lyrics by …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Whistle a Happy Tune! Kelli O'Hara & Bartlett Sher Honored at New York Pops Gala by Lindsey Sullivan

Carnegie Hall was filled to the brim with Broadway stars on May 1. The New York Pops and music director Steven Reineke honored Tony winners Kelli O'Hara and Bartlett Sher. Stars like Mat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Tony Nominees React: “Cookies For Breakfast And A Lot Of Screaming” by Jeremy Gerard

Blame Canada: Come From Away, a long-aborning musical about the Newfoundland town that hosted some 7,000 travelers diverted there when U.S. airspace was closed in the aftermath of the 9/11 t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:15PM

Gareth Fry and Pete Malkin to Be Honored with 2017 Special Tony Awards

These groundbreakers of the theatre community will be honored for their contribution to continually enhancing the live theatrical experience through their outstanding Sound Design on "The E…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 01:06PM

See Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson Announce the 2017 Tony Award Nominations by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway stars announced the nominees for the 71st Annual Tony Awards May 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

'Nina: A Story About Me & Nina Simone' at Young Vic, London by Blouin Artinfo

'Nina: A story about me & Nina Simone', a soulful theatre piece inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone, will be presented at Young Vic, London, on select …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:02PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Voices of the Amazon’ by Sisters Grimm at Sadler’s Wells, London by Blouin Artinfo

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London, will be hosting the premiere of a new Brazilian dance musical, titled 'Voices of the Amazon', by Sisters Grimm, from July 4 through July…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:55PM

IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM by Mark Rifkin

Not only did the Chain Theatre get the blessing of Tony-winning playwright David Rabe to stage an extremely rare revival of his 1973 drama, IN THE BOOM BOOM ROOM, but it got Rabe himself, wh…

SOURCE: twi-ny.com at 12:55PM

Tony nominations 2017: Bette Midler's Hello Dolly! pipped by Tolstoy by Mark Brown

Surprise on Broadway as Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 picks up 12 nominations, while British production of Groundhog Day the Musical gets sevenA musical based on volume two, pa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Tony awards 2017: big stars dominate nominations while surprising snubs sting by Alexis Soloski

Bette Midler, Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline provide some A-list glamour for this year’s nominations, but there’s no love for Amélie and Significant OtherAt the Tony awards this year, a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Tony Nominations: 9 Biggest Snubs and Surprises by Gordon Cox

With a crowded field of contenders and no clear frontrunner, Broadway’s busy 2016-17 season was packed with potential for the Tony nominations. But with so much competition for so few …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:42PM

Broken Social Scene to perform at O2 Academy Brixton, London by Blouin Artinfo

Canadian indie rock band Broken Social Scene is set for a headline show at London’s O2 Academy Brixton at 7 p.m. on May 24, 2017, as part of their UK and  European tour.Broken Social …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:26PM

‘Oliver Twist’ adaptation at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London will stage “Oliver Twist created for everyone aged six and over” from July 17 through August 5, 2017.Anya Reiss adapts the famous novel by Charle…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:25PM

Everything Between Us review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘scabrously funny’ by Fergus Morgan

The troubled past and traumatised future of Northern Ireland come face to face in David Ireland’s ferociously funny 2010 two-hander Everything Between

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:25PM

Broadway: Sally Field, Cate Blanchett, Danny DeVito Reverse Tony Awards Trend Against “Hollywood” Actors by Roger Friedman

This year’s Tony Awards nominees include three names usually associated with Hollywood: Sally Field, Cate Blanchett, and Danny DeVito. That’s a big Categories: Theater(Read mor…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:24PM

Tony Awards Nominations: Evan Hansen, Hello, Dolly! Score Big, Charlie, Anastasia, Amelie Wiped Out by Roger Friedman

keep refreshing. Unfortunately, the Live Stream from the Tony Awards did not work at all… The biggest snubs: Allison Janney and John Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:24PM

J.K. Rowling, a Monster, Has Finally Apologized For Her Most Egregious Harry Potter Death by Dee Lockett

We guess, in some ways, Severus Snape always had to die. He was mischaracterized as the villain second only to Voldemort throughout the series, rather than the unknowingly heartbroken guardi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:20PM

Tony nominations: Laurie Metcalf saw 'the humor that was on the page' in a 'A Doll's House, Part 2' by Jessica Gelt

Laurie Metcalf got a call from producer Scott Rudin on Tuesday morning. It was great news: The actress had been nominated for a Tony Award for her lauded performance as Nora Helmer in playwr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:20PM

Gender Bending Power: Bring Down the House by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Erin Murray. Erin Murray discusses the echo of history in upstart crow collective’s Bring Down the House .

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:13PM

Tony Nominations: Age, fame, Oscars, diversity figure into races by Joe Dziemianowicz

The Tony Awards nods are out — and it’s looking a lot like the Oscars.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 12:12PM

BWW TV: Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson Chat Joy for Friends, First Time Watching the Tonys and More on Nominations Day! by BroadwayWorld TV

All eyes were onJane KrakowskiandChristopher Jacksonthis morning as they announced the 2017 Tony Award nominations live on CBS and TonyAwards.com. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you an i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Photo Coverage: Kenny Leon, Guy Davis and More at 9th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition by Jennifer Broski

The 9th Annual National August Wilson Monologue Competition, hosted by Tony Award Winning Director, Kenny Leon, with special musical performance by blues guitarist and storyteller, Guy Davis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Anthony Warlow to Head Behind the Curtain for THE WIZARD OF OZ - in Oz! by BroadwayWorld

John Frost and Suzanne Jones have announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber's London Palladium production of The Wizard of Oz is coming to Australia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Red Carpet Ready! Ben Platt, Laura Osnes, Andy Karl, Josh Groban & More Get Glam for the Met Ball by Lindsey Sullivan

Strike a pose! Broadway's brightest stepped out for the ultra-glam annual Met Ball on May 1. Ben Platt, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Karl, Orfeh, Laura Osnes and Josh Groban hit the red carpet fo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

And the Nominees Are... Jane Krakowski & Chris Jackson Reveal the 2017 Tony Nominations Bright & Early by Lindsey Sullivan

Rise and shine! Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson were up bright and early on May 2 to deliver the moment Broadway fans have all been waiting for: the 2017 Tony Award nominations! Both …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

What the Ladybird Heard Musical Adaptation Set for West End Run by Broadway.com

The musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard will make its West End debut at the Lyric Theatre from July 5-September 10, …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

With the Band: Backstage at Bandstand with Laura Osnes, Episode 4: Happy Opening by Broadway.com

This week Bandstand star Laura Osnes gives us a fantastic look at opening night. Plus, the best opening night gift ever: a fish!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

2017 Tony Noms Snubs & Surprises: ‘Natasha’ Sweeps Nods, No Love For ‘Charlie,’ ‘Bronx Tale’ by Jeremy Gerard

The Tony nominators spread the joy to 25 of 37 eligible shows this morning, giving multiple nods to box office smashes that included the shoo-ins – Bette Midler in Hello, Dolly!, chec…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:09PM

Book Review: Gershom Scholem — A Rich and Complicated Jewish Life by Roberta Silman

George Prochnik's biography of Gershom Scholem is flawed, but well worth reading, especially for those struggling with their Jewish and Israeli identities.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:06PM

2017 Tony Awards: Our Theater Critics Discuss the Nominations by Ben Brantley and Jesse Green

The co-chief theater critics Ben Brantley and Jesse Green, on the nominated plays, musicals and actors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:06PM

Bandstand’s Corey Cott and wife Meghan Wollard Welcome Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

Woollard went into labor during Cott’s April 30 performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

CIRCUS DIARIES: May circus scoop by Katharine Kavanagh

May’s circus forecast is here! Third time’s the charm, they say, let us know if we’ve got it right… what are we missing?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Special Reports: Cheer Up, Charlie: Who Didn't Get Nominated for a 2017 Tony Award?

Amélie, A Bronx Tale, Oh, Hello, and Cats get the boot from the Tony nominators.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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SLAC Announces 2017 Davey Foundation Theatre Grant Recipient by American Theatre Editors

Salt Lake Acting Company selected playwright Rae Binstock for her play, 'A Land of No Mercy.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:53AM

Bette Midler, 'Hello, Dolly!' score Tony nominations by Asbury Park Press, Asbury Park Press

'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Hello, Dolly!' and 'Come From Away' are among nominated shows.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 11:51AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for Nativity! The Musical

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of the upcoming adaptation of the comedy film

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:48AM

Photos: Lenny Henry and cast in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui at the Donmar Warehouse

Simon Evans directs the production which sees Henry make his Donmar debut

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:48AM

Tony awards 2017: complete list of nominations by Guardian Stage

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 leads with 12 nominations, with Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day in contention for best new musical – here are the nominees in fullA Doll’s House…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:48AM

Trends and Tallies: Breaking Down the 2017 Tony Award Nominations by Ruthie Fierberg

Two Playbill editors analyze this year’s list of nominees—from first-timers to Hollywood big-wigs (and in some cases, both).

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46AM

Glass: Music in Twelve Parts, Barbican, London — a mammoth score

Lasting more than four hours, this is Glass for the converted

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:35AM

Broadway Attends the Met Gala by Marc J. Franklin

Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Andy Karl and more attend the annual gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:35AM

Tony Awards 2017: Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 leads nominations by Georgia Snow

Read the nominations in full here Broadway musicals Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, and Hello, Dolly!, starring Bette Midler,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:34AM

BWW Review: Kelli O'Hara, Bill Irwin, Christopher Fitzgerald and Lauren Worsham in MasterVoices' BABES IN TOYLAND by Michael Dale

After producer Fred Hamlin christened Columbus Circle's Majestic Theatre with a spectacular musical extravaganza based on L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' The show had nothing to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

The 2017 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show! by BroadwayWorld

Below, check out how each show fared individually in BWW's list of nominations by show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

Glenn Close Will Take a Night Off From Sunset Boulevard to Celebrate the Music of Hollywood by Robert Viagas

The award-winning star plans a Birdland fundraiser to battle the stigma of mental illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

WATCH: All of the trailers for ALL the #TonyAwards Musical nominees

The nominations for the 2017 #TonyAwards have finally been announced and although two of the nominees are West End transfers, there's a whole host of exciting new shows that haven't been see…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:30AM

2017 Tony Awards Nominees by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

Full list of nominees for the 2017 Tony Awards, airing June 11th at 8/7c on CBS.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 11:26AM

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2017 Tony Nominees Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the 2017 Tony nominees for all categories pursued their college studies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Jackie Harvey wins book prize for Stage Managing Chaos by Tim Bano

Former National Theatre stage manager Jackie Harvey has won this year’s Society of Theatre Research Theatre Book Prize. Harvey’s book, Stage Managing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:19AM

'Anastasia' Receives Two Tony Nominations by Christopher Arnott

Anastasia didn't get much recognition from the Tony Award nominating committees Tuesday morning. But her grandmother did all right. Mary Beth Peil was nominated for Best Featured Actress in …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:11AM

Through a Dandy, Darkly by Trav S.D.

Our old friend (fiend?) Dandy Darkly is about to launch two exciting new projects: his book of monologue-stories Dandy Darkly’s Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Tales of Sex and Death, Volum…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:06AM

Broadway Grosses* w/e 4/30/2017 – All good things…

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending April 30, 2017. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

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

Adrianne Pieczonka nails her scenes to the stage floor in Tosca: review by Michael Vincent - Special To The Star

New faces freshen up COC production, notably Marcelo Puente as Cavaradossi and Markus Marquardt as Scarpia.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight on… Joanna Brown from The Scarecrow’s Wedding by Helen McWilliams

The Scarecrows’ Wedding is a stage adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. It’s a love story about two scarecrows – Betty O’Barley & Harry O…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 933: Jelisa Jay Robinson by Adam Szymkowicz

Jelisa Jay Robinson Hometown: Houston, Texas Current Town: Houston and Austin, Texas is like a second home. Q:  What are you working on now? A:  4 projects. I am scripting a…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:00AM

Disney Begins Casting on Live-Action ‘Lion King’

Stay in the loop on industry and casting news with our write-up on who’s been slated for recent film and television roles! “The Lion King”It’s going to be a busy year…

SOURCE: Backstage at 11:00AM

Imagining Theatre as a Town Hall Meeting by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Alex Hare. Director Alex Hare discusses using a town hall format for Chains Don’t Rattle Themselves , a song cycle performance about incarceration and how it affects individuals and the…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:00AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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‘Great Comet,’ ‘Hello, Dolly’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Lead Tony Nominations by John Bonazzo

'Dear Evan Hansen' was also one of the top musicals, while 'A Doll's House, Part 2' and 'Oslo' dominated play categories.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:54AM

Twelfth Night review at Blue Elephant Theatre, London – ‘lacking a sense of style’ by Paul Vale

Original Impact’s heavily edited version of Twelfth Night retains much of the play’s comedy while underscoring the action with a mix of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:53AM

Tony Awards 2017: Check out the nominees by Time, Time

The American Theatre Wing will toast the best of Broadway next month at the 71st annual Tony Awards, and now we know who’ll be up for those accolades at the June 11 ceremony.   …

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:53AM

Remembering Anthony Lane Hinkle by Patricia Mitchell

Last week, the theater community suffered a great loss with the death of Anthony Lane Hinkle. Below is a lovely tribute, penned by our fellow Baltimore theater reviewer, The Bad Oracle. Plea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:53AM

Hollywood’s sinister tech vision is already a reality

Eggers’ 2013 novel ‘The Circle’, now a film, was prescient — but only up to a point

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:51AM

Steve Bannon actually wrote a Shakespearean rap musical by Dan Gunderman

White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon once had Hollywood dreams — and some of them were absolutely crazy.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:48AM

Cast of FALSETTOS Revival Excited To Reunite During Tonys Season by Alan Henry

The cast of FALSETTOS on Broadway are excited to reunite during Tonys season following nominations this morning for Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, and Brandon Uranowit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

FREEZE FRAME: Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson Announce the 2017 Tony Awards Nominations by Walter McBride

All eyes were on Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson this morning as they announced the 2017 Tony Award nominations live on CBS and TonyAwards.com. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the Dramatists Guild Fund's Salon with Stephen Schwartz by Walter McBride

The Dramatists Guild Fund celebrated the work of Stephen Schwartz on Monday, May 1, at the Uterberg Residence. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you an inside look in the photos below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Paula Vogel and INDECENT Lead the Nominees of the Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Suzanna Bowling

The Off-Broadway Alliance, the organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 7th Annual Of…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 10:45AM

Bandstand Frontman Corey Cott & His Wife Meghan Welcome First Child by Lindsey Sullivan

Extra! Extra! Bandstand star Corey Cott and his wife, Meghan Woollard, welcomed a baby boy, Elliott Michael Cott, 8 lbs. 1 oz., on May 1. The couple married in January 2013. They met singing…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

While We’re Here: a little gem of a play at the Bush Theatre, London

Barney Norris’s drama brings wisdom and compassion to its portrayal of two lost souls

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:42AM

Tony Awards Poll: What? Seriously?! Which 2017 Nomination Snub Upsets You the Most? by Broadway.com

Theater lovers got up early on May 2 for the 71st annual Tony Award nominations. We're raising our coffee cups for the wide pool of talent that was recognized; however, in such…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

Review: Mobile Unit Twelfth Night at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

another free Shakespeare production from the Public Read More

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:41AM

Mayerling, Royal Opera House, London — vastly rewarding

The Royal Ballet is at its finest in Kenneth MacMillan’s dance drama

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:40AM

The Temple of Glory, Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, California — a majestic farce

Rameau’s opera-ballet, unperformed since 1745, seethes with invention

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:38AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — May 2 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:36AM

Theater Review: “Homebody” – A Nation in a Reading Nook by Ian Thal

Debra Wise's stellar turn is not only a reflection of her long stage career, but a testament to the breadth of her experience.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:36AM

Review: ‘Marriage of Figaro’ at Opera Philadelphia by Corey Cohen by Guest Author

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro) is such a perfect amalgam of comedy and pathos that audiences will cheer even a flawed performance of it. And it’s hard to get everyt…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:29AM

Inis Nua presents Stef Smith’s ‘Swallow’ by Mark Cofta

Inis Nua's 'Swallow' introduces Scottish playwright Stef Smith to U.S. audiences in a powerful drama about three strangers. Mark Cofta reviews

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:21AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 4/25/2017 - 5/2/2017

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 4252017 - 522017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Dorian’s Closet, new musical debuts at Rep Stage (review) by Jayne Blanchard

We’re lucky to be living where we do. Opportunities abound to see exciting new work, shows in development and emerging major talent. All three fortunes converge in Rep Stage’s stirring, …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:12AM

Get Social: Reactions to the 2017 Tony Award Nominations in 14 #TopTweets

The nominations for the 2017 #TonyAwards have finally been announced and two shows first seen in London have been nominated for major awards. The Magnificent MISS SAIGON and the glorious GRO…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 10:10AM

Romeo and Juliet review at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff – ‘fresh and inventive’ by Jafar Iqbal

Omidaze Productions’ Shakespeare trilogy ends with an abridged retelling of Verona’s two star-cross’d lovers. The strongest elements of the previous two productions,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:08AM

Midler, Blanchett, Field score Tony nominations for best of Broadway

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stars Cate Blanchett, Sally Field and Bette Midler received acting nominations for Broadway's Tony Awards on Tuesday, while "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" l…

SOURCE: Reuters at 10:08AM

‘NATASHA,’ ‘DOLLY’ & ‘DOLL’S HOUSE 2’ LEAD TONY NOMINATIONS by Philip Boroff

Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, Hello, Dolly! and A Doll’s House, Part 2 got the most Tony Award nominations this morning in their respective categories. Natasha compete…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 10:06AM

And the Nominees Are… Tony Awards 2017! by Matthew Wexler

Hmmm… It’s going to be an interesting Tony Awards on June 11! What do you think of this year’s nominations? Best Play: “A Doll’s House, Part 2” “Indecent” “Oslo…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:02AM

The Once and Future Clyde Fitch by Trav S.D.

Broadway Playwright Clyde Fitch (1865-1909) was born on this day. Much like his contemporary Oscar Wilde, with whom he is said to have had an affair, Fitch established a reputation as a dand…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:02AM

The 2017 Tony Award nominations by Joy

On Tuesday, May 2The 2017 The Tony Award nominations were announced, by Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 10:00AM

LATE COMPANY – Finborough Theatre by Johnny Fox

Jordan Tannahill’s taut, 70 minute darkly comic real-life social drama Late Company draws two Toronto couples into God of Carnage country as they attempt to broker closure over the suicide…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Theater News: Tony Nominee Nancy Opel Set for New Musical Comedy Curvy Widow

Performances begin tonight at George Street Playhouse.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Theater News: Stephanie J. Block, Rachel Bay Jones, and More React to Tony Nominations

Who called their parents? Who was sleeping? Find out here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00AM

Samuel French Announces August Wilson Monologue Book by Olivia Clement

The new publication, titled Dangerous Music: The American Century Cycle Monologues, was revealed at the national competition May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Behind Dressing Room Doors: War Paint’s Tony-Nominated Christine Ebersole by Hannah Vine

The two-time Tony Award winner takes us behind the scenes in her Elizabeth Arden styled dressing room decorated in the makeup icon’s signature color: pink.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

PLAYBILL FIVE: Today's Most Tony Nominated Shows

Don't miss sneak peeks at the most Tony nominated shows of the 2016-2017 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

The Lost Boy review at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester – ‘beautifully crafted’ by Pat Ashworth

A frightened Syrian boy fetches up in a seaside town that has seen better days, and encounters a hostility born as much

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:47AM

Michael Musto on Tony Awards nominations: Donald Trump’s worst nightmare by Michael Musto

All four nominated Best Plays for the Tony Awards (announced this morning) add up to Donald Trump’s worst nightmare: There’s “Sweat,” about workers of various colors respondi…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:45AM

Select list of nominees for 2017 Tony Awards

NEW YORK (AP) -- Select nominations for the 2017 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 09:42AM

Updating Live! 2017 Tony Award Nominees React by Adam Hetrick

Reactions from the nominees moments after the 2017 Tony Award nominations were announced.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

‘Come From Away’ earns seven Tony nominations, including best musical by Bruce Demara - Entertainment Reporter

The uplifting Canadian musical has been picking up plenty of raves since opening on Broadway this year.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:38AM

2017 Tony Awards - The Nominees React - UPDATING LIVE! by BroadwayWorld

We've caught Tony fever here at BroadwayWorld, and it's spreading Follow us on BWW throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the sce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 by Susan Grace

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The Great Comet, Hello, Dolly! & Dear Evan Hansen Lead 2017 Tony Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 topped the 2017 Tony nominations with a whopping 12 nods. Hello, Dolly! and Dear Evan Hansen also garnered a great number of nominations with 10 a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:31AM

2017 Tony Awards: The complete list of nominations

The complete rundown of 2017 Tony Award nominations can be seen below — a list led by the musical “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” with 12, the Bette Midler revival of “He…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:30AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Tony Nominations Have Been Announced! GREAT COMET, DOLLY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2 Lead the Way! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 09:29AM

Tony Awards nominations: ‘The Great Comet’ leads with 12 nods by Joe Dziemianowicz

The 71st annual Tony Awards nods are all over the map — and stage.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:26AM

In COC’s Louis Riel, costume design brings new perspective to history by Jeremy Freed

Canadian Opera Company costume designer Gillian Gallow incorporated historical Canadiana with modern fashion to tell the story of the life and legacy of Louis Riel

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 09:25AM

August Wilson's 'Jitney,' Christian Borle lead Pittsburgh charge in Tony nominations by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In baseball terms, a couple of Pittsburghers were among the heavy hitters picked for Broadway’s all-star lineup when nominations were announced Tuesday morning for the 71st annual Tony Awa…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:25AM

Tony Award nominations 2017: 'Natasha, Pierre' leads with 12 nominations by Peter Marks

Lead actor Ben Platt secured a nomination for his role as the angst-filled teenager.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:24AM

The Latest: ‘Natasha, Pierre’ leads Tony Award nods by Associated Press

The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local):

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:24AM

Tony Awards 2017: Full List of Nominations by Erik Piepenburg

The complete list of shows, actors, designers and others.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:18AM

Features: Top 5 theatre openings: 1 - 7 May

From Angels in America to The Ferryman there are some very big shows opening this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Video: Simon Evans: 'Audiences are as alive to politics now as when Brecht wrote Arturo Ui'

Evans has turned the Donmar into a speakeasy for his revival of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Divergence and convergence – Green Street Studios’ Ballet Showcase by Admin

Green Street Studios, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  April 22, 2017. On the one hand, there’s diversity – the existence of varied ways to be and act. On the other, there’s unity ̵…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:17AM

Martha Lavey, Fearless Leader by American Theatre Editors

At the helm of one of America's great ensembles, she led Steppenwolf---and the American theatre---to ever greater height, depth, and breadth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:15AM

Tony Awards nominations: ‘Great Comet’ soars with 12, ‘Hello, Dolly! lands 10, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at 9 by Paul Sheehan

The new tuner “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” reaped a leading 12 Tony Awards nominations on Tuesday while its closest rival for Best Musical, “Dear Evan Hans…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 09:15AM

DC Favorites ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘Come From Away’ Vie for Best Musical as the 2017 Tony Award Nominations Are Announced by Joel Markowitz

DC Mega-hits Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away, which wowed  audiences  during  their sold out runs at Arena Stage and Ford’s Theatre, will be vying  for Best Musical, as the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:14AM

Tony Nominee Michelle Wilson Talks About ‘Sweat,’ Life and Passions by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell     Michelle Wilson plays the pivotal role of Cynthia in the multi-award nominated Broadway show Sweat written by 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winner, Lynn Not…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:13AM

'Natasha, Pierre,' 'Hello, Dolly,' lead the Tony nominations (FULL NOMINEE LIST) by The Associated Press

Josh Groban, Bette Midler, Cate Blanchet, Danny DeVito and Sally Field were among the stars who picked up Tonn Away acting nominations. The Tonys will be handed out June 8.

SOURCE: NJ.com at 09:13AM

See All the 2017 Tony-Nominated Plays by Hannah Vine

Flip through the playbills of all of this years nominated plays and play revivals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:12AM

‘Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812’ leads Tony nominations by Lia Eustachewich

Four new musicals — “Come From Away,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Groundhog Day the Musical” and “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” — out of an ultra-competitive fi…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:11AM

FULL LIST: Nominations For The 2017 Tony Awards by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

The 71st Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS2 at 8 p.m. on June 11.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 09:10AM

La Jolla Playhouse-bred shows earn key Tony nominations by James Hebert

Two La Jolla Playhouse-bred shows will be right in the mix for the 2017 Tony Awards. The nominations for the top annual Broadway theater honors were announced today, and “Come From Away”…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 09:10AM

Watch Highlights from the 2017 Tony-Nominated Best Musicals by Olivia Clement

Celebrate Dear Evan Hansen, Come From Away, Groundhog Day, and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

Comet, Hello, Dolly!, Doll's House Lead Tony Nominations by Lauren Yarger

Josh Groban and Denee Benton in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812. Photo: Chad BatkaNominations for the 2017 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards®Presented by The Broadway L…

SOURCE: reflectionsinthelight.blogspot.com at 09:05AM

Forgotten Kingdoms: missionaries and mysticism in Indonesia, at Rorschach (review) by John Bavoso

“Sometimes, a greater truth is revealed when the facts are fuzzy,” says Rebecca Holiday (Natalie Cutcher) in the second act of Rorschach Theatre’s production of Randy Baker’s new pla…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:02AM

Britney Spears Could Be Broadway's Next Musical by BroadwayWorld

Will Britney Spears be heading to the Great White Way

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

The 2017 Tony Awards - And the Nominees Are... Complete List! NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and HELLO, DOLLY! Lead Pack by BroadwayWorld

This year's Tony Awards nominations have just been announced by Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jacksonand here they are, celebrating the best of the 2016-17theatre season and what a season i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

They Were Robbed! Who Was Not Nominated for a Tony Award...? by BroadwayWorld

The 2017 Tony Award Nominations were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who fell just short of a nod.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

Tony Nominations 2017: Musicals and Plays

Photographs of the nominated musicals and plays.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:02AM

Tonys: 'Hello, Dolly!' Is a Shoo-in, But Other Key Battles Will Be Fierce

As expected, there was no massive sweep on the order of last year's behemoth, 'Hamilton,' which means the 2017 Tony Awards is shaping up to be a suspenseful night in many categories. read mo…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:01AM

Disney Sets More Family-Friendly Path for Maker Studios by Todd Spangler

Maker Studios was once a sprawling agglomeration of some 60,000 YouTube channels. Now Disney, which has owned Maker since 2014, has dramatically pared back the unit’s focus — aimi…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:01AM

WATCH: Relive The 2017 Tony Nominees for Best Musical

Celebrate Dear Evan Hansen, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Come From Away, and Groundhog Day as this year's best musical Tony nominees.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

ALICE’S ADVENTURES UNDERGROUND – Vaults by Daniel Perks

How can you review a show when you don’t get to see it all? Alice’s Adventures Underground is a production that takes you down the rabbit hole into wonderland to experience the true madn…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

My First Audition: James Clay – ‘I pretended to turn into Tom Selleck while wearing swimming shorts’ by John Byrne

My first professional audition was while I was at drama school in 2010. An agent I’d had a meeting with put me up for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

How to… run an improv event by John Byrne

1. Have fun on stage – work hard behind the scenes Improv is not some side thing. It’s a full-on art form that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Tony Awards 2017: the nominations in full by Georgia Snow

Best play A Doll’s House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath Indecent by Paula Vogel Oslo by JT Rogers Sweat by Lynn Nottage

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Theater News: Ben Platt, Bette Midler, Patti LuPone, and More Receive 2017 Tony Award Nominations

Find out the complete list of this year's Tony nominees.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM

‘Great Comet,’ ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Top 71st Annual Tony Award Nominations

“Dear Evan Hansen,” “Come From Away,” “Oslo,” and “Sweat” are among the nominees for the 71st annual Tony Awards, announced May 2 by Jane Krak…

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:00AM
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See All the 2017 Tony-Nominated Musicals by Hannah Vine

Flip through the playbills of all of this years nominated musicals and musical revivals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:58AM

Tony Awards 2017 Nominees – Great Comet of 1812 & Hello, Dolly! Top Noms by Sandi Durell

  The 2017 Tony Awards Nominations Announcement, Sponsored by IBM Tuesday occurred May 2 at 8:30 a.m. courtesy of CBS – Hosted by Christopher Jackson and Jane Krakowski from the…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:58AM

The Latest: 'Natasha, Pierre' leads Tony Award nods

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local):...

SOURCE: Associated Press at 08:58AM

Review: Oh Yes, Oh No at Camden People’s Theatre by Alice Saville

Pain and pleasure: Louise Orwin's solo performance is a powerful, uneasy look at the trouble with sex positivity. The post Review: Oh Yes, Oh No at Camden People’s Theatre appeared fir…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:58AM

2017 Tony Award Nominations: The Great Comet, Bette’s Show Lead by New York Theater

    Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 leads the 2017 Tony Award nominations with twelve, followed by the Bette Midler-starring revival Hello, Dolly! with ten and Dea…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:51AM

Tony nominations for 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Come From Away,' Bette Midler and Sally Field by Steven Zeitchik

The first post-“Hamilton” Tony Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, and the nominees in the marquee best musical category were “Come From Away,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 08:50AM

Watch the 2017 Tony Nominations Livestream by Jackson McHenry

After Hamilton dominated both the Tony nominations and winners last year, this year’s race doesn’t have a clear favorite. Natasha, Pierre, & The Great Comet of 1812, a musical riff o…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:50AM

Tony Nominations: ‘Great Comet’ Surprises With 12; ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Takes 10 by Gordon Cox

“Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” jumped to the head of the pack of the 2017 Tony nominations, taking the lead with an even dozen noms ahead of “Hello, Dolly!,&…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:49AM

Ryan Adams & band at Massey Hall, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

American musician Ryan Adams is all set to perform at Massey Hall, Toronto on May 9, 2017.  With decades of acclaimed work to his credit, and accolades from several eminent music journa…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:48AM

Everything Between Us review – siblings' bitter battle lays bare Ulster's divisions by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonTwo sisters confront each other and the irrationality of hatred in David Ireland’s blackly comic political dramaDavid Ireland is our theatre’s expert at exploring the p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM

Tony Awards Nominations – ‘Come From Away’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ ‘Oslo’ Lead Wide-Ranging List by Jeremy Gerard

Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen, Groundhog Day and Natasha Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will compete for the Best Musical Tony Awards, while A Doll’s House, Part 2, Oslo, Inde…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:45AM

Come From Away lands seven Tony nominations including best musical

The Canadian musical is set in Gander, N.L., during the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 08:41AM

Canadian musical Come From Away lands seven Tony nominations by J. Kelly Nestruck

The Canadian musical is set in Gander, N.L., during the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 08:41AM

2017 Tony Award Nominations Are Announced by Tony Awards – Cbs New York

The nominations for the 2017 Tony Awards have been revealed.

SOURCE: CBS 2 TV at 08:37AM

Tony Nominations Announced: Full List of 2017 Nominees by Seth Kelley

The 71st annual Tony Award nominations will be announced live on Tuesday morning. Christopher Jackson and Jane Krakowski will do the honors of announcing the 2017 nominees. Jackson it known …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:35AM

It’s That Time! The 71st Annual Tony Awards Nominations by Andrew Shade

At last! Tony Awards season has arrived, and Broadway Black is thrilled to congratulate several leads and new legends for their nominations! Tony Award-winning actress Jane Krakowski and pas…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 08:26AM

2017 Tony Award Nominations Are Announced by Broadway.com

The day is here! Nominations are announced for the 71st annual Tony Awards today, May 2, at 8:30am EST. Stay tuned to this article for an up-to-date list of the 2017 nominees. And while you&…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24AM

The Simon & Garfunkel Story to Play London's West End by Broadway.com

The international hit musical The Simon & Garfunkel Story will play a four-performance engagement at London's Lyric Theatre, September 4, October 2, November 6 and December 4. Direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24AM

Dear White People, Netflix — astute and important

The TV series based on the 2014 film uses extra time to flesh out its characters

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:24AM

Tony Awards Nominations Live Stream by Jeremy Gerard

Nominations for the 2017 Tony Awards are being announced today on CBS This Morning, beginning at approximately 8:30 AM ET. This is the moment producers have been losing sleep over for days.…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:22AM

Photo Coverage: Irene Sharaff Awards Celebrate Excellence in Theatrical Costume Design by Jessica Fallon Gordon

Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer Catherine Zuber and legendary scenic designer Tony Straiges are among the 2017 TDFIrene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Watch Live on BWW! Christopher Jackson & Jane Krakowski Announce the Tony Nominations- Live at 8:30AM! by BroadwayWorld

Everything's coming up TonysIn just minutes, Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson will announce the 71st Annual Tony Awards nominations, live from the New York Public Library for the Perf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

BWW's On This Day - May 2, 2017

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

BWW TV: Barbra Streisand Visits Tribeca Talks to Discuss Sexism, Success & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

After 12 days filled with world premiere film and television screenings, cutting-edge virtual reality experiences, the inaugural Tribeca Games Festival, momentous talks, and once-in-a-lifeti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Testament set to perform at Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver by Blouin Artinfo

Heavy metal band Testament will perform at the Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver on May 10, 2017. The band is considered the masters of thrash metal. They’re the elder gods who set everyt…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:17AM

Hong Kong Approves Funding for $1.4 Billion Disneyland Expansion by Patrick Frater

Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has approved the government plans to co-finance the $1.4 billion (HK$10.9 billion) expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park. The expansion plan was …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:14AM

Watch the 2017 Tony Nominations Live Online by Seth Kelley

The 71st annual Tony Award nominations will be announced live on Tuesday morning. Christopher Jackson and Jane Krakowski will do the honors of announcing the 2017 nominees. Jackson it known …

SOURCE: Variety at 08:10AM

2017 Tony Awards Nominations by Broadway Briefing

Nominations in 24 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 71st Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards were announced today by Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:08AM

National Theatre Wales bases new projects on Port Talbot steelworks and NHS by Georgia Snow

National Theatre Wales has announced two major new projects, inspired by the Port Talbot steelworks and the birth of the National Health

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:06AM

2017 Tony Awards nominations: Full list in all 24 categories by Paul Sheehan

The 71st annual edition of the Tony Awards takes place on Sunday, June 11 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and airs live on CBS. Nominees for these top theater kudos were determined…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM

OH YES OH NO – Camden People’s Theatre by Laura Kressly

Louise Orwin is asking big questions about female sexuality and desire, but she doesn’t have the answers. There are no definitive answers anyway, just individual experiences. To make Oh Ye…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
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‘Flogging Molly,' at Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver by Blouin Artinfo

Irish-American Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will be performing at the Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver on May 7, 2017. Founded in Los Angeles in 1997, Flogging Molly has always defied c…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:57AM

Ellie Harrison: “It’s about embedding care from the very first moment of an idea” by Catherine Love

In her Grief Series, Ellie Harrison explores mourning in a seven-part cycle of artworks. Here, she talks reinventing rituals, and how art can be therapeutic without being therapy. The post E…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 07:55AM

Cock and Bull review at Royal Festival Hall, London – ‘strange, funny and ingenious’ by Anna Winter

Cock and Bull is a belting satire in which three female performers, Nic Green, Rosana Cade and Laura Bradshaw, deconstruct the familiar

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:53AM

Your favorite tap artists celebrate National Tap Dance Day by Admin

National Tap Dance Day is May 25, when the country celebrates the art form of tap dancing. The annual holiday was first proposed to the U.S. Congress on February 7, 1989, and it was signed i…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:47AM

‘Strait-Jacket,' at Royal Cinema, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

The 1964 thriller “Strait-Jacket” will be screened at The Royal Cinema, Toronto on May 17, 2017.Directed by William Castle, the film stars Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, Leif Eric…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:34AM

‘Alien: Covenant’ at iPic Theaters, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Alien: Covenant” will be playing at iPic Theaters in New York from May 18, 2017.In a new chapter of Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking ‘Alien’ franchise, Scott returns to this universe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:33AM

UPDATING LIVE: Check Here for the 2017 Tony Award Nominations by Playbill Staff

Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson will reveal the nominees May 2 at 8:30 AM.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30AM

2017 Tony Award Nominations: The Great Comet and Hello, Dolly! Lead the Pack by Playbill Staff

The 71st annual ceremony will take place June 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:30AM

‘N’importe qui’ at L’Escurial, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

L’Escurial, Paris presents “N’importe qui,” a documentary screening on May 21, 2017 at 10.45am.The documentary directed by François Bégaudeau follows a certain Francis, of whom not…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:25AM

‘Opera at the Cinema: Madame Butterfly’ at L’Escurial, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

L’Escurial, Paris presents “Opera at the Cinema: Madame Butterfly,” a screening of the opera on May 12, 2017 at 8.15pm.The show seeks to provide a cinematic experience of Giacomo Pucci…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:23AM

‘Ravel’ at Maison de la Radio, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Maison de la Radio, Paris presents “Ravel,” a symphonic concert on May 5, 2017 at 8pm.Mikko Franck who will conduct the musical evening along with Alisa Kolosova as the mezzo-soprano, wi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:21AM

The Island review at the Dukes, Lancaster – ‘sensitively performed’ by Roger Foss

As a denunciation of apartheid, there’s surely nothing in theatre as consciousness-raising as the re-enactment of the Antigone-Creon trial scene at the end of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

‘Jackie Boy,' at the Royal Cinema, Toronto by Blouin Artinfo

The Royal Cinema, Toronto is screening “Jackie Boy” from May 5 through May 11, 2017. Directed by Cody Campanale, the film stars Alino Giraldi, Shannon Coulter and Edward C…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:05AM

Seven shows for the whole family by Emma Clarendon

Looking to introduce your children to the world of theatre? Here’s a few productions around now and coming soon in London.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
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2017 Regional Tony Award will be awarded to the Dallas Theater Center by Broadway Briefing

The Tony Awards Committee has announced that the Dallas Theater Center will be awarded this year’s 2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award. DTC was founded in 1959, and currently performs …

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 06:51AM

Matthew Bourne pips Imelda Staunton and Simon Rattle for Critics’ Circle award by Giverny Masso

Matthew Bourne has won a Critics’ Circle award for distinguished services to the arts. The choreographer was nominated jointly by the drama

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:36AM

The Roundabout by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora     Unearthing old theatre gems is like digging for truffles – and British director Hugh Ross has found one. It’s called The Roundabout, a long-lost tr…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 06:34AM

Britney Spears Coming to Broadway? by Marc Hershberg

Britney Spears' manager met with director Jerry Mitchell to discuss turning her music catalog into a Broadway jukebox musical.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:28AM

2017 Head On Photo Festival by Arts Review

From mental illness and motherhood, ISIS and nudists, to the nightlife of Kings Cross in the 1970’s, and rare and unseen images of David Bowie, the Head On Photo Festival returns to Sydney…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:28AM

“My Name Is Rachel Corrie” Springs to Life, at Magic Theatre, S.F. by Jeremiah Wall

Jonathan Kane Takes Rachel from Martyrdom to Poetry by Jeremiah Wall I went to “My Name is Rachel Corrie” by Sawtooth Productions at the Magic Theatre, expecting to hear the words of a s…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:27AM

While We’re Here review at the Bush Theatre, London – ‘gentle, wistful, tender’ by Natasha Tripney

Barney Norris is a heartbreaker. He excels at writing minor-key stories full of regret and unvoiced longing. His new play, While We’re

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:11AM

SPILL – Camden People’s Theatre by Daniel Perks

There is a myriad of sexual stories out there to tell – the cast have interviewed a number of real people as part of Spill and compiled them into an hour-long summary of insights, opinions…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
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Matthew Perry: the one where Chandler writes a West End play by Sarah Hughes

The cast of Friends has reunited – except for Matthew Perry. He is in London embarking on the next chapter of his lifeMatthew Perry will make his playwriting debut when The End of Longing …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

Mayerling review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘the stuff of dreams’ by Neil Norman

Sex, drugs and Franz Liszt, Mayerling has them all. Kenneth MacMillan’s greatest masterpiece is the ultimate antidote for those suffering from a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:32AM

2017 Tony Nominations: What to Watch For by Michael Paulson

The nominations will be announced at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Don’t expect a “Hamilton”-like sweep. This season, no single show has commanded the same attention.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:31AM

Tony Award nominations: Will 'Dear Evan Hansen,' 'Groundhog Day,' 'Come From Away' win big?

Tony Award nominations will be announced Tuesday morning for what has been one of the busiest, best and most competitive seasons in recent memory. After 13 new musicals, five musical revival…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 05:31AM

WHILE WE’RE HERE – Touring by Carole Woddis

Walking back from the Bush the other evening, I glanced back at the Green and remembered the years when the one-room Bush hovered above a far from welcoming pub, up some uncomfortable and cr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
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HSO and 007 Electrify Pavilion Audience by David Dow Bentley III

My two-decade journalistic journey through the delights of countless varied performances I have enjoyed at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion began when I reviewed the Houston Grand Opera p…

SOURCE: thepeoplescritic.com at 04:54AM

On the Couch with Matteo Fargion by Arts Review

Who is Matteo Fargion? I am a composer and performer, who has worked in dance and theatre for the past 30 years. What would you do differently to what you do now? I might open a small restau…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:53AM

Review: Review: While We're Here (Bush Theatre)

Barney Norris' new play is the first to open the new studio theatre at the Bush Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:42AM

Review: Review: This Beautiful Future (Yard Theatre)

Rita Kalnejais follows up her UK debut, First Love is the Revolution, with this piece about love in the extreme, set during World War II

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:42AM

Review: Review: The Cardinal (Southwark Playhouse)

A revival of James Shirley's rarely staged 350 year-old play directed by Justin Audibert

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:42AM

#StageFave Stories: Les Mis' Jo Parsons shares his #LondonMarathon journey

This year, 23 April wasn't just Shakespeare's birthday, it was also the #LondonMarathon! 40,000 brave runners took on the challenge of a lifetime and raised thousands of pounds for charity. …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:35AM

Carmen by Arts Review

The passion, heat and danger of Carmen will be brought to dazzling heights in John Bell’s acclaimed production in the State Theatre – Arts Centre Melbourne from 4 May 2017. Set agai…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:05AM

THE LOUNGE – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

Whatever your thoughts are about the inevitable march towards death, The Lounge is likely to touch on them in some way or another. Set in the lounge of a care home with characters ranging fr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
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'My body shall be all yours': the startling sex letters of Joyce, Kahlo and O'Keeffe by Holly Williams

An eye-wateringly explicit new stage show celebrates erotic correspondence sent by famous figures through the ages“I did as you told me, you dirty little girl, and pulled myself off twice …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AM

'I was dehumanised': Lemn Sissay on hearing his harrowing abuse report live on stage by Simon Hattenstone

In a blistering one-off show, poet Lemn Sissay heard – for the first time – the record of his suffering as a child in care. He explains why the theatre was the safest place to relive his…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AM

Sweaty fun in the sun: An outdoor cross-training sequence for dancers by Admin

We know that cross-training helps dancers dance longer, stronger and with greater grace. Flexibility and coordination aren’t the only thing we need to perform at our best; we also need aer…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 03:03AM
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Season 10 Champ & Broadway Alum Alisan Porter to Perform Live on NBC's THE VOICE by Bww News Desk

Season 10 winner and Broadway veteran Alisan Porter is set to perform her new single Deep Water on the Today, May 2 8-9 p.m. live telecast of NBC's three-time Emmy Award-winning series THE V…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29AM

Chicago Theater Review: MY FAIR LADY (Lyric Opera) by Barnaby Hughes

STILL THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL This reviewer has a confession to make: I don’t particularly like musicals. I’ll happily laugh at the jokes and delight in the dancing, but the style …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:19AM

Review: 3C (A Red Orchid Theatre) by Catey Sullivan

With 3C, David Adjmi deconstructs the inherent hatefulness of the 70's sitcom Three’s Company. Watch the show today, and you’ll cringe at how it dehumanizes gay men, turning them into n…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 02:18AM

2017 Tony Award Nominations: What’s Eligible, What SHOULD Be Nominated by New York Theater

The Tony nominations will be announced this morning, Tuesday, May 2, at 8:30 a.m., which will launch weeks’ worth of predictions, preferences and objections. Let’s start a few hours earl…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:16AM

Andrzej Lukowski: Is Hytner being cut too much slack over Bridge Theatre programming? by Andrzej Lukowski

The reactions to the inaugural season at Nicholas Hytner’s new Bridge Theatre have been a splash varied but generally positive: on the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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'Theater Beat': A ringer for 'Evita'; Gypsy dog; Project Dawn

From 'Glee' to Shakespeare The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival often brings in big theater names for the summer. True to that tradition, the fest has announced that Dan Domenech (Glee and…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:31AM

BWW Morning Brief May 2nd, 2017 - Tony Nominees and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson announce the 2017 Tony Award nominations

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24AM

City of Melbourne launches award for Aboriginal writers by Arts Review

Applications for the 2017 Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Awards open today featuring a new category: the Life Writing Award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors. Lord Mayor Rob…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:08AM

CHRONICLE OF OBSENITY by Matt Windman

Paula Vogel s poignant play explores the history of the controversial 1923 melodrama God of Vengeance .

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 01:02AM

Putting Together a Drama Class Adaptation Project by Lindsay Price, The Drama Teacher Podcast

Episode 181: Putting Together A Drama Class Adaptation Project Middle school teacher Shelby Steege takes us through step by step of the adaptation project she does with her students. Listen …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

A One-Act Movement-Based High School Drama: Backspace by Lindsay Price

Writing may be a struggle but tackling Backspace by Lindsay Price definitely is not. This movement-based high school drama explores personification in a unique and vivid manner. Where else c…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Tyrese Gibson’s Fast and Furious Fond Memories by Young Hollywood

Tyrese Gibson’s Fast and Furious Fond Memories YH catches up with actor Tyrese Gibson on WE Day where he gushes about being a newlywed and offers some very wise advice for kids who look up…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Shay Mitchell’s Emotional Letter to PLL Co-Stars by Young Hollywood

Shay Mitchell’s Emotional Letter to PLL Co-Stars YH sits down with Shay Mitchell on WE Day where she offers advice to kids who might be struggling and explains her passion for the cause, p…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

The Latest: 'Natasha, Pierre' leads Tony Award nods by Associated Press

NEW YORK — The Latest on the Tony Award nominations (all times local):8:33 a.m."Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812," a sung-through musical that dramatizes a 70-page melodrama …

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

Select list of nominees for 2017 Tony Awards by Associated Press

NEW YORK — Select nominations for the 2017 Tony Awards, announced Tuesday.Best Musical: "Come From Away," ''Dear Evan Hansen," ''Groundhog Day The Musical," ''Natasha, Pierre & The Gr…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

Theater News: Watch the 2017 Tony Award Nominations Ceremony Here

The full list will be announced by Jane Krakowski and Christopher Jackson.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Sofia Carson Dances for WE Day by Young Hollywood

Sofia Carson Dances for WE Day YH catches up with the lovely Sofia Carson on WE Day to celebrate all things empowering! She tells us why she feels she has a responsibility to give back and b…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“You are you even before you…” – Will Rawls & Claudia Rankine at Bard College by Maura Donohue

Wily, genre-busting Will Rawls collaborates with poetic genius, Claudia Rankine, for their premire of "What Remains" at The Fisher Center for Performing Arts at Bard College.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:48AM

24-Hour Theatre Project Rises Once Again At Theatre Lab by Bill Hirschman

A worn-out Hillary Clinton balked at putting on makeup before her first major address since the election. An alien queen who owns a pop-up bar came to claim its dead lounge singer. One play…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:31AM

Who's It Gonna Be? A Nominations Day Guide to Everything Tonys! by BroadwayWorld

The big day is here The 71st Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced today, May 2, from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The Tony Nominations ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM

VIDEO: On This Day: Broadway Spends SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by Stage Tube

Today we celebrate the Stephen Sondheim's Pulitzer Prize winning masterpiece, Sunday in the Park with George, which opened today in 1984 at the Booth Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, May 2, 2017 Preshow by James Marino

Listen: Hi, it’s James. I just want to remind you that today the 2017 Tony Nominations will be announced this morning at 8:30AM, BroadwayTime, and that Matt and I will be back around 9…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01AM

Meet the Playwright Putting the Spotlight on African Immigrants by Olivia Clement

New York Theatre Workshop’s Mfoniso Udofia has a mission: to expand our knowledge of what an African story can be.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

How Last Year’s Broadway Revival of She Loves Me Inspired A Local Theatre by Chloe Riley

On the heels of a successful Broadway revival, She Loves Me gets the local treatment at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, Illinois.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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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