Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Pirates, penguins, Wallace and Gromit … the Aardman show delights by Arts Review

Wallace & Gromit and Friends: the Magic of Aardman, now showing at the Australian Centre for Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne, is an astonishing exhibition 45 years in the making. Aardma…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:47PM

Theatre Review: Finding Neverland at the Hippodrome Theatre by Steve Charing

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.”  ― J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan The concept of imagination was never more on display than…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:28PM

The Tonys End and a New Season Begins by Lauren McMillen

The 71st annual Tony Awards may be over, but an entire new season of shows are already underway. Here's a look at what is in previews, what has been announced, and what you can expect to see…

SOURCE: www.backstageonbroadway.com at 11:07PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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'Patti Cake$' at Cobble Hill Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Cobble Hill Cinemas will be screening 'Patti Cake$', a 2017 American drama film directed by Geremy Jasper, from August 18, 2017. The movie portrays the story of an aspiri…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:57PM

'The Wound' at Film Forum, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Film Forum, New York, will be screening 'The Wound', the 2017 South African drama film directed by John Trengovedocumentary , from August 16 through August 28, 2017.  The movie por…

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

“In the Heights”: Young Stars Shine, at CCCT, El Cerrito by Bdhorwitz

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Magical Manhattan Musical by Barry David Horwitz At the top of “In the Heights,” our guide to Washington Heights, Usnavi (Rajiv Vijayakumar), spreads good cheer an…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:40PM

Michael Hall, Pioneering Co-Founder Of The Caldwell Theatre, Dead At 77 by Bill Hirschman

Caldwell Theatre co-founder Michael Hall, among the pioneers who transformed a fledgling theater scene focused on molding warhorses and built it into a vibrant regional force embracing chall…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:36PM

Report From New York: Six Degrees Is A Forgotten Gem by Bill Hirschman

For some reason, Six Degrees of Separation has fallen off the radar of regional theaters mounting semi-contemporary plays that depict and dissect the angsty zeitgeist of modern life. But the…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 10:36PM

Stabat Mater – Karl Jenkins by Arts Review

St Patrick’s Cathedral proved a magnificent setting for Excelsis. Choir and orchestra seemed to fill the space as naturally as full tide covers dry land. Conductor and director, Tom Buchan…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:34PM

FIRST LOOK: The Wind In The Willows at the London Palladium by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We are pleased to bring you these great first look production photos from Darren Bell, Marc Brenner and Helen Maybanks of new musical The Wind In the Willows at the London Pa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:02PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Kate Burton Will Finally Star on Sardi’s Legendary Wall by Sandi Durell

  The inimitable Kate Burton, starring alongside Kevin Kline currently on Broadway in Present Laughter, was honored today with a caricature that will appear on the legendary wall at Sar…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:50PM

Mr Gillie, Finborough Theatre by Jenny Gilbert

Goodbye Mr Chips, hello theatrical buried treasureLabels have their uses but they can also be a blight. The works of the Scottish playwright James Bridie – with their regional accents and …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:36PM

Australia Council releases findings from third National Arts Participation Survey by Arts Review

The Australia Council for the Arts has released the findings from the third National Arts Participation Survey – confirming the significant and increasing personal value Australians pl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:29PM

Sean Penn’s Much-Maligned Movie With Charlize Theron Finally Has a Trailer by Jada Yuan

A year ago at the Cannes Film Festival, I sat in a theater for the debut of Sean Penn’s latest directorial effort, The Last Face, as the audience began snickering a minute into t…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:20PM

‘Operation Mekong’ at Museum of the Moving Image, New York by Blouin Artinfo

‘Operation Mekong’, a 2016 Chinese-Hong Kong crime action film will be screened at Museum of the Moving Image, New York, on July 7, 7:30 pm. Directed by Dante Lam, the film has Zhang Han…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:14PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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1984 by Jemma Lanyon

Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan’s award winning adaptation of George Orwell’s spookily prescient classic 1984 comes to QPAC. In a dystopian future world, Winston Smith is the everyman w…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 08:54PM

Review: Hitler on the Roof (Akvavit Theatre) by Lauren Whalen

Akvavit Theatre's Hitler on the Roof creates a stunning mural of physical theater where the action is darkly beautiful and the stage picture constantly changing. Taking place in a basement p…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 08:06PM

Theater Review: Going Back in Time, in Marvin’s Room by Christopher Bonanos

It’s a curious and counterintuitive choice the Roundabout has made, bringing the 1991 play Marvin’s Room to Broadway for the first time. Seeing it is a time-travel experience, down to th…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Winners of first Rural Touring Awards announced by Tim Bano

The winners of the inaugural Rural Touring Awards have been announced at the University of Nottingham as part of the annual National

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54PM

Present Laughter's Kate Burton Receives Her Sardi's Caricature by Lindsey Sullivan

Present Laughter standout Kate Burton received her Sardi's portrait on June 28. The stage- and-screen star was supported by her co-stars, including Tedra Millan, Sandra Shipley and more.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:42PM

20 years later, new generation of Harry Potter fans by Deepti Hajela

NEW YORK (AP) -- K'lyssa Moore wasn't that much older than the elementary school students she now teaches when she first fell in love with Harry Potter soon after th…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:18PM

SEE IT: Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts star-studded ‘Immigrants’ video by Kate Feldman

Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” debuted a new single off “The Hamilton Mixtape” Wednesday.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 07:14PM

Editors warn of upset looming in Drama Supporting Actor: John Lithgow (‘The Crown’) is ‘not a done deal’ at Emmys [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

All season long, the Emmy frontrunner for Best Drama Supporting Actor has been John Lithgow (“The Crown”). He won the Critics’ Choice Award and the SAG Award, so he’l…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM

In The Stage newspaper this week: June 29 by The Stage

The Stage newspaper comes out once a week and is brimming with industry news, advice, analysis and reviews from all over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00PM

Interviews: Measure for Measure's Immersive Preshow Experience Is Making Shakespeare Sexy

Director Simon Godwin and designer Paul Wills reveal the secrets of Theatre for a New Audience's new production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Story Behind the “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” Video From “The Hamilton Mixtape”

youtube.com There’s a line that gets repeated several times in “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done),” a track off The Hamilton Mixtape — “It’s America&rs…

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 06:56PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Raymond J. Lee of Groundhog Day by Broadway.com

Raymond Lee stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Groundhog Day with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:32PM

Uneven ‘Macbeth’ launches Oak Park Festival Theatre summer season by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

The show is steeped in the eerie darkness of a world lit by fire and filled with primeval gods, but falls short in terms of effective storytelling.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:17PM

Dirty Work (The Late Shift) review – Forced Entertainment face up to life and death by Lyn Gardner

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThe experimental troupe’s revival of their 1998 show catalogues disasters and failures to probe the ethics of entertainment“Nothing will come of nothing,” …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:04PM

Review: Sonder

When a couple move into their new home, the previous residents come to life through the possessions they left behind in this off-Broadway play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: National Alliance for Musical Theatre Announces Lineup for Festival of New Musicals

The festival prepares for its 29th year with eight new musicals.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘In a Word’ Grapples With Loss and Language by Alexis Soloski

In Lauren Yee’s play, the disappearance of a child short-circuits language and takes over reality itself. But it can be survived.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:54PM

Summer Is the Time for Stretching by Dave Itzkoff, Erik Piepenburg, Laura Collins-Hughes and Sophie Haigney

These writers and performers are using the warmer months to take some risks, test themselves and expand their talents onstage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:54PM

The Films of Dreamworks: “The Prince of Egypt” (1998) by Mo Reida

“The Prince of Egypt” is a movie that came during a time where every movie studio was trying to be like Disney’s latest successes. This led to some movies that would become…

SOURCE: Fragments at 05:54PM

Jonathan Groff to Launch 92Y's New Lyrics & Lyricists Season with Tunes of Bobby Darin by BroadwayWorld

Jonathan Groff will perform the tunes of Bobby Darin in five shows as part of the 92nd Street Y's new Lyrics amp Lyricists series, put together by new head Theodore S. Chapin, president and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Will Elvis Musical HEARTBREAK HOTEL Strum to Broadway? by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Maine's Ogunquit Playhouse willproduce the world premiere ofHeartbreak Hotel, on stage August 30 to September 30. This brand new tribute to the King of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

VIDEO: Jonathan Groff Duets with Lin-Manuel Miranda for #Ham4All Challenge by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Miranda is raising money for the Immigrants We Get The Job Done Coalition via Prizeo with this Ham4All social challenge. You can be entered to win two VIP tickets to the opening n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

VIDEO: Director Josh Rhodes Goes Behind the Scenes of 'Havana' from GUYS AND DOLLS at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe presentsGuys and Dolls, a musical fable of Broadway. This classic musical, the first production of the Globe's 2017 Summer Season, will run July 2 - August 13, 2017, with openi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Roundabout's MARVIN'S ROOM Opens Tomorrow on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

A friendly reminder Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson directed by Obie Award winnerAnne Kauffman, opening officially tomorrow, Jun…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42PM

Shelter by Wendy Caster

In spring of 1973, I saw a sweet new musical called Shelter written by Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford, who would later write I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking it on the Road. I like…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 05:42PM

Watch Janeane Garofalo, Lili Taylor & More in Broadway's Powerful, Hilarious Marvin's Room by Broadway.com

Show clips from Broadway's Marvin's Room, starring Janeane Garofalo and Lili Taylor.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Friends Forever? A Fringe Peek at Exit Carolyn by Guest Writer

Coming soon to Capital Fringe! Nu Sass brings our 4th Installment of our acclaimed Small Batch Audience Series this summer to Caos on F. Exit Carolyn, a tale of a friendship to withstand the…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 05:32PM

New York Times Editors Decry “Humiliating Process” Of Layoffs by Jeremy Gerard

Using words including “betrayal,” “humiliating” and “covfefe” and suggesting that management had compared them to “dogs urinating on fire hydrants,&…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:31PM

Violet Will Be the Centerpiece of Long Island Musical Theatre Festival by Robert Viagas

Young participants also plan a revue of songs by Jeanine Tesori at Heckscher Park.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Lincoln Center Festival Director Steps Down After Nearly 20 Years by Olivia Clement

Nigel Redden will conclude his tenure this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

In the Moment: Interview with Theatrical Designer Deb Sivigny Part II by David Siegel

Continuing the conversation we started in Part I of this interview with costume and scenic designer Deb Sivigny, we delve a bit more into Deb’s work as a designer. Maybe even with some rev…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:17PM

Court completes casting for 'Five Guys Named Moe' by Morgan Greene

Court Theatre has announced the cast of Clarke Peters' "Five Guys Named Moe," the first production in the company's 2017-18 season. The five Moes include: Stephen Allen as Nomax, Darrian F…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:15PM

Lineup Announced for NAMT's 2017 FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS by BroadwayWorld

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the line-up of new musicals for their 29th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM

‘At the Table’ returns, but with more seats this time by Chris Jones

Just in case you have not been paying attention: Issues about who has the right to talk about what, and with whom, are pretty hot right now. Especially when speakers dare to wander beyond th…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:07PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsals With Annaleigh Ashford, Phylicia Rashad, and Cast of A Midsummer Nights Dream

Free performances begin at the Delacorte Theater on July 11.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Review: Ragtime

Barrington Stage Company presents Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's socially charged musical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Capital Fringe Preview: ‘Mr. Taken’ by Ward Kay by Guest Author

Mr. Taken — it’s a sex comedy with an emotional heart. The sex comedies of late 20th century – such as Joe Orton’s What the Butler Saw or Foote and Marriott’s No Sex Please, W…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:58PM

WATCH: Additional Footage from Broadway's Marvin's Room

Lee is a single mother who's been busy raising her troubled teenage son, Hank. Her estranged sister Bessie has her hands full with their elderly father, his soap opera-obsessed sister&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

WATCH: First Look at Marvin's Room on Broadway

Lee is a single mother who's been busy raising her troubled teenage son, Hank. Her estranged sister Bessie has her hands full with their elderly father, his soap opera-obsessed sister&#…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:47PM

2017 Jimmy Award Nominees Name Their 5 Unforgettable Moments by Adam Hetrick

2017 Jimmy Award nominees Maggie Gidden and Adrian Villegas take readers inside their life-changing week in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights from MARVIN'S ROOM on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

Roundabout Theatre Company presents the Broadway premiere of Marvin's Room, byScott McPherson, directed by Obie Award-winning director,Anne KauffmanDetroit making her Broadway debut.Janeane …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Jonathan Groff Comes to 92nd Street Y for 5 Performances by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated Spring Awakening and Hamilton actor will sing numbers associated with crooner Bobby Darin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Exclusive: Go Inside the 7th Annual Off Broadway Alliance Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The cast of Sweeney Todd, Estelle Parsons, Israel Horovitz, and more came out for the June 20 awards presentation at Sardi’s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

A Second City satire returns to the Kennedy Center, quick hitting but less biting by Nelson Pressley

The jokes are kindler and gentler (but still good) in this “Almost Accurate Guide to America.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:36PM

“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA” coming to Pantages 2018 by Pauline Adamek

Next year — if you want to see the gorgeous Broadway musical about the classical fairytale princess, then you just might want to consider purchasing season

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:36PM

Stratford Festival’s The Virgin Trail a gripping Tudor tale: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

This complex whodunit, second in Kate Hennig’s Tudor queens trilogy, a taut, twisty story of power, loyalty and betrayal.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:27PM

20 years later, new generation of Harry Potter fans by Deepti Hajela

NEW YORK (AP) -- As the 20th anniversary of the initial publishing of the first Harry Potter book is celebrated this week, another generation is being introduced to Harry, Hogwarts an…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:25PM

Odds & Ends: Watch Nicole Kidman & The Beguiled's Young Stars Rock Out as Hamilton's Schuyler Sisters & More by Broadway.com

Watch The Beguiled's Cast Rock Out to Hamilton Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell and the young stars of Sofia Coppola's new film The Beguiled have gotten into the spirit of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM

In the Moment: Logan Festival of Solo Performance at 1st Stage by David Siegel

Under the leadership of Alex Levy, 1st Stage aims to be a cultural hub for the Northern Virginia community and beyond. Over the past year, 1st Stage has reached outside of theatrical product…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:14PM

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal with Annaleigh Ashford, Phylicia Rashad and More for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare in the Park by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, directed by Lear deBessonet, begins performances on Tuesday, July 11 and runs through Sunday, Augus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

COME FROM AWAY's Chad Kimball to Introduce 'CHANNEL OF PEACE' Author Kevin Tuerff at The Drama Book Shop by BroadwayWorld

Kevin Tuerff was honored when his story was included in the Broadway musical, Come From Away. Tony-nominated American actor Chad Kimball portrays the author's story onstage. River Grove Book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Photo Flash: ARTS FOR AUTISM 2017 Raises $45,000 with Help from Kelli O'Hara and More by BroadwayWorld

Nowhere was the power of the arts more profoundly championed than at the 2nd Annual Arts for Autism Concert, where Broadway Superstar Kelli O'Hara returned to host the 2nd annual benefit to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

NY Public Library's Dance Collections Manager Arlene Yu on Sono Osato and the Arrival of the Ballet Girl on Broadway! by Nypl For The Performing Arts

BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Steppenwolf Releases Statement on Chicago Theatre Critic Hedy Weiss by BroadwayWorld

A petition urging Chicago theater companies to stop inviting Weiss to productions was posted on Change.org on June 13th by the Chicago Theater Accountability Coalition. As of this writing, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Review: Water & Power (UrbanTheater Company) by Duane Barnes

Great gifts can come in small packages. Likewise, great plays can come in small theaters. UrbanTheater Company's Water & Power is one of those great gifts. A tale of two brothers, non-i…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 04:06PM

Theater News: Arena Stage Picks Patty Rangel as Next Artist in Residence

Rangel will focus on experimenting with technologies in theater productions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Inside Rehearsals With Annaleigh Ashford and Danny Burstein for A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Hannah Vine

The Public Theater will present the play as part of Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Nancy Anderson Will Share the Music That Makes Her Dance in July by Robert Viagas

The understudy for Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard will sing Broadway standards at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

'Hamilton' creator issues musical riposte to immigration debate

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on Wednesday released what he called a "musical counterweight" to the U.S. political debate on immigration, inspired by one of t…

SOURCE: Reuters at 03:52PM

Seeing You Review: Immersive Theater About World War II and the Bomb by New York Theater

  Near the end of “Seeing You,” a dance and theater piece about World War II written and co-directed by Randy Weiner (a producer of both Sleep No More  and Queen of the Night ), I …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:51PM

Shaw Festival's Androcles and the Lion unites cast and audience: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Tim Carroll's unorthodox direction elevates the performances as actors roll with audience-thrown punches.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:51PM

David Sabella Will Be Part of the 2017 Fresh Fruit Festival by Andrew Gans

The festival, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, spotlights the arts and culture of New York’s LGBTQ community.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

#Ham4All: Stephen Curry, Shonda Rhimes, and More Sing Their Favorite Hamilton Songs for Charity by Betsy Kaplan

See who's taken part in the social media challenge in support of the Immigrants: We Get the Job Done Coalition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

Gay Son of a Preacher Man: ‘The Crusade of Connor Stephens’ by Matthew Wexler

Extreme loss shakes a Texas family as it comes to terms with a tragic act of violence. A new play by Dewey Moss.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:36PM

NAMT Announces 2017 Festival of New Musicals Lineup by American Theatre Editors

Eight new tuners will be showcased in New York this fall.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:36PM

It's (Almost) Showtime! BEETLEJUICE Musical Will Get Developmental Lab This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Say his name three times and he might just arrive on BroadwayNow according to an Equity casting notice, the show will get a developmental lab in September. The musical features music and lyr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

Red, White, Blue and Broadway- The Full July Fourth Performance Schedule! by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of June 26- July 2, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda to Guest on SESAME STREET This July by TV News Desk

BWW has learned that HAMILTON creator and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda will be the special guest on the July 22nd episode of SESAME STREET titled Big Bird's Big Move.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

New ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Music Video Takes Aim at Immigration by Sopan Deb

A new music video for a song off the “Hamilton Mixtape” soundtrack takes direct aim at President Trump’s immigration rhetoric.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM

Exploring the Public School/Private School Divide in ‘Pipeline’ by Ben Brantley

Dominique Morisseau is one of the theater’s most penetrating voices. In her latest play, she focuses on issues of class and education.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM

Jonathan Groff to Sing Bobby Darin for Songbook Series by Michael Paulson

A revamped Lyrics & Lyricists series at the 92nd Street Y has drawn Mr. Groff, a two-time Tony nominee, for five performances next January.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM

The Mad Russian and the Great Dane, Part Three: Interviewing Rudi by Pauline Adamek

This is Part Three of a series of reminiscences by Neal Weaver entitled The Mad Russian and the Great Dane, Tales of Rudolf Nureyev and Erik Bruhn. You

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:24PM

Elvis Presley Prequel ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Is Broadway Bound. Or Not. by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Heartbreak Hotel, a new musical that follows Elvis Presley’s career from unknown singer to charts-busting star, will tryout this summer at the Ogunquit Playhouse, a venerabl…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:17PM

Still Smarting: Women, Shakespeare, and Processing Emotion by [email protected] (avega)

By Emily Snyder. Emily Snyder considers the differences in how women and men actors approach Shakespeare.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 03:16PM

Kevin Spacey Will Host the 2017 Tony Awards by Rino16

Kevin Spacey has been regarded as one of the most talented performers in show business for many years. He has portrayed many memorable characters on stage and screen. He has won Oscar and To…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:11PM

NAMT Sets 2017 Festival Slate of New Musicals by Gordon Cox

New York’s National Alliance for Musical Theatre has set the slate for its 2017 NAMT Festival of New Musicals, the 29-year-old event that has served as a Broadway stepping stone for ti…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:00PM

Photo Flash: World Premiere of The Workshop, Starring Austin Pendleton, to Play Off-Broadway

Performances begin July 27 at the Bank Street Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Waitress Marks 500th Performance With $40 Ticket Lottery

See the Sara Bareilles-Jessie Nelson musical on July 5.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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TV Exclusive: Tony Winner Christopher Ashley Talks Broadway Bound ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld exclusively spoke to Tony Award Winning Director Christopher Ashley Come From Away about his new Broadway-bound musical, ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. Check out the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Social: Eva Longoria, Minnie Driver, Weird Al, Rachelle Ann Go and More Sing from Hamilton for #Ham4All Part 2 by BroadwayWorld

Lin-Manuel Miranda is raising money for the Immigrants We Get The Job Done Coalition via Prizeo with this Ham4All social challenge. You can be entered to win two VIP tickets to the opening n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Alex Newell, La Chanze, and J. Harrison Ghee Will Get Stage Fright in July by Robert Viagas

Check out the summer lineup for the weekly talk show at NYC's Therapy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

Review: ‘Finding Neverland’ at the Hippodrome Theatre by John Harding

Those who’ve forgotten Peter Pan are destined to repeat it in Finding Neverland. The U.S. national tour now at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre until July 2 makes for a dreamy midsummer ni…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:49PM

Waitress Will Offer a Digital Lottery for One Day Only by Ryan McPhee

The musical will offer fans the chance to purchase $40 tickets in celebration of the 500th performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Photo Flash: Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff & More Attend YOUNGER Season Four Premiere Party by BroadwayWorld

The cast of TV Land's YOUNGER celebrated at Season 4 premiere party at Mr. Purple on in New York City last night, Tuesday, June 27th. The new season premieres tonight on TV Land. Check out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Profile Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate will showcase works by Lisa Kron and Anna Deavere Smith.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:22PM

‘Will’ on TNT: A Punk-Rock Shakespeare, Striving and Stage-Diving in the Big City by Alexis Soloski

“Will,” which features the playwright in his formative years, is heavy on the tattoos and piercings.

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

Nick Adams Is Gabey in Gateway’s On the Town, Starting June 28 by Andrew Gans

The classic musical, which celebrates New York City, plays the Long Island venue through July 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

Nicole Kidman and the Kids of The Beguiled Pay Tribute to Hamilton With ‘Schuyler Sisters’ Performance by Ryan McPhee

The cast of the new Sofia Coppola movie are among the latest to take part in the #Ham4All challenge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Wyndham's Theatre, London, review: Audra McDonald is absolutely astonishing by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald makes her West End debut as the jazz icon, Billie Holiday

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:12PM

Ink, Almeida, London, review: An impressively unpreachy look at the red tops' circulation wars by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

James Graham's new play about the rise of 'The Sun' newspaper which stars Bertie Carvell as Rupert Murdoch is directed by Rupert Goold

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:12PM

Tickets Are Now On Sale for Musical Comedy Curvy Widow, Starring Nancy Opel by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Curvy Widow, a new musical comedy beginning performances on July 20 at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre. Directed by Peter Flynn and featuring a book by B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM

Testosterone-Filled A Clockwork Orange Stage Adaptation to Make Off-Broadway Debut by Andy Lefkowitz

Director Alexandra Spencer-Jones’s electrifying London stage adaptation of the 1962 book and 1971 film A Clockwork Orange will make its New York premiere at off-Broadway's New Worl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM

Mercedes Ruehl Will Join Michael Urie in Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony and Academy Award winner Mercedes Ruehl will star as Mrs. Beckoff in the upcoming off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song. As previously announced, the production…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:04PM

Hugh Jackman Becomes ‘The Greatest Showman’ in First High-Flying Trailer

Look out, ’cause here they come. In the hotly anticipated “The Greatest Showman,” which just released a first trailer, Hugh Jackman will portray P.T. Barnum, who famously f…

SOURCE: Backstage at 02:00PM

Theater News: A Clockwork Orange to Make New York Stage Debut

Anthony Burgess's dystopian novel transfers from London to New World Stages.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Tony and Oscar Winner Mercedes Ruehl to Costar in Second Stage Revival of Torch Song

Michael Urie will lead the production in the role originated by Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Beguiled’ Cast and Crew Participate in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s #Ham4All Challenge by Erin Nyren

The cast and crew of Cannes film “The Beguiled” taped their own rendition of “Hamilton” song “The Schuyler Sisters,” carried predominantly by the filmR…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:58PM

Watch The Cast and Crew of The Beguiled Work, Work Through Their Corsets Lip-Syncing Hamilton’s ‘Schuyler Sisters’ by Jackson McHenry

Nicole Kidman, one of our most devastating film (and television) actresses, is a not-so-secret goofball, as evidenced by her love of participating in sing-alongs in cars and in this video, a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:46PM

TNT’s ‘Will’ Producer on Show’s Shakespeare Adaptation: ‘Theater Then Was Like Punk Rock’ by Mannie Holmes

Olivia DeJonge isn’t just a cast member on TNT’s new series “Will.” To hear the actress tell it, she’s also the target audience for the program, which tells the…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:46PM

Photo Coverage: Pie Perfection- WAITRESS Cast Tastes Sweet Treats from 'Sugar, Butter, Flour: The Waitress Pie Cookbook' by Walter McBride

Just yesterday, the stars of Broadway's hit musical Waitress, Betsy Wolfe, Drew Gehling and Joe Tippett, put their taste buds to the test. The trio tasted pies to celebrate thepublication of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Capital Finge Preview: ‘WIT & WRATH: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker’ by Claudia Baumgarten by Guest Author

Listen, I can’t even get my dog to stay down. Do I look to you like someone who could overthrow the government?—During an FBI interrogation at her apartment in 1952. Claudia Baumgart…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:29PM

Early Bird Social Club, Chango Rosa Kick Off Summer Dance Parties by Katherine Burns

The Early Bird Social Club has a new summer series for adults who like to dance but also like to be in bed by midnight. The series is an expansion of the club's debut this past spring, with …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:25PM

Broadway: Bette Midler Goes on 2 Week Vacation and Tickets Are Suddenly Available Like Crazy by Roger Friedman

Goodbye, Dolly. Hello, Donna. Last night Donna Murphy stepped into the role of Dolly Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” and I’m sure she Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 01:24PM

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The slate will include new plays and workshop productions by the Rattlestick Apprentice Company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:19PM

Mercedes Ruehl Joins 'Torch Song Trilogy' Revival

The Oscar and Tony winner will appear opposite Michael Urie in the off-Broadway staging of Harvey Fierstein's landmark play about a drag performer's search for love. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:14PM

Go Behind the Scenes of a Two-Performance Day at London’s Angels in America by Andrew Gans

The National Theatre has shared a video chronicling a day in the life of the Tony Kushner epic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:14PM

Waitress Celebrates Publication of Show-Inspired Cookbook Sugar, Butter, Flour June 27 by Marc J. Franklin

The show’s stars were on hand to commemorate the occasion with a pie tasting featuring treats from the cookbook.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Pierce Brosnan Eager to Show Off Vocal Chops Again in MAMMA MIA Sequel by BroadwayWorld

In a new interview with USA Today, Pierce Brosnan reveals he is eager to show off his vocal chops once again in the recently announced sequel MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN. The actor portrayed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Sultry Stars of CABARET at Serenbe Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Serenbe Playhouse, recipient of the prestigious American Theatre Wing grant, and recently honored with the most Suzi Bass Awards for a musical in Atlanta Miss Saigon, will present CABARET, b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Mercedes Ruehl to Play 'Ma' in Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG at Second Stage by BroadwayWorld

Second Stage Theater has announced that Mercedes Ruehl, winner of the Tony Award, Academy Award, and Golden Globe Award, will star opposite the previously announced Michael Urie in the upcom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Makes Way from London to New York This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Direct from a sold-out, award-winning London run, director Alexandra Spencer-Jones's electrifying, critically-acclaimed stage production of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, based on Anthony Burgess' 1962…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Meghan Kennedy's Napoli, Brooklyn Opens Off-Broadway at Roundabout by Broadway.com

Meghan Kennedy's new play Napoli, Brooklyn officially opened off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre on June 27. Directed by Gordon Edelstein, the limited engagement will run through Sept…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:04PM

Mercedes Ruehl Joins Harvey Fierstein’s ‘Torch Song’ Revival by Jeremy Gerard

Tony and Oscar winner Mercedes Ruehl has signed on for Second Stage Theatre’s fall revival of Harvey Fierstein’s landmark dramedy Torch Song. Michael Urie will star as looking-f…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:01PM

Photo Flash: Waitress Celebrates New Cookbook With Pie Tasting

Stars Betsy Wolfe, Drew Gehling, Joe Tippett were on hand and happy to taste the sample treats.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Mercedes Ruehl to Join Michael Urie in Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song by Olivia Clement

The Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe winner will star as Ma in the Second Stage revival this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Jerry Herman Revue Jerry’s Girls Will Play the York Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The musical celebration featuring songs from Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles; and more, will be presented as part of the Musicals in Mufti series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:59PM

How Social Media Became a Character in a Tony-Winning Broadway Hit by John Bonazzo

The show's message of "You will be found" resonates with millennials, Steven Levenson and Stacey Mindich said on the Recode Decode podcast.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 12:58PM

Ink at the Almeida Theatre, London – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

James Graham is having a busy 2017. His 2012 smash-hit This House finished its long-overdue West End run in February, his new comedy Labour of Love

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:57PM

VIDEO: Dive Under the Sea with New Highlights from Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny by BroadwayWorld

Disney's The Little Mermaid going swimmingly at The Muny, and BroadwayWorld has a look at new highlights from the show below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Austin Film Fest to Honor Playwright Kenneth Lonergan as 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter by BroadwayWorld

Austin Film Festival amp Writers Conference AFF, the premier festival that champions the writers' contributions to film, television, and new media, released today its 2017 Distinguished Scre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

VIDEO: THE GREAT COMET's Lulu Fall Enlists Denee Benton and More for 'Pretty For A Dark Girl' Single by BroadwayWorld

D.C.-born vocalistcomposer Lulu Fall, actress in the Broadway musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, and Kris Johnson, director of Jazz Studies at the University of Utah trump…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

PLAYBILL FIVE: Broadway Powerhouses Joining the Upcoming Playbill Rhône River Cruise

Get up close and personal with Broadway’s most talented stars as you sail the globe’s most picturesque islands and vibrant cities, featuring world class cuisine, culture, care, a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda has celebs singing 'Hamilton' for charity by Associated Press

Lin-Manuel Miranda has Hollywood singing lyrics from his hit musical, "Hamilton," in order to raise money for a coalition of nonprofits focused on immigration. Celebrity participants in Mira…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:45PM

A Clockwork Orange Is Heading to the New York Stage by Ryan McPhee

Jonno Davies will reprise his performance as Alex DeLarge in the Off-Broadway transfer of the London production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda has celebs singing ‘Hamilton’ for charity by Associated Press

The challenge asks participants to donate money and to take a video of themselves singing their favorite "Hamilton" song and post it to social media.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:40PM

Opening Night – Napoli, Brooklyn by Sandi Durell

      Meghan Kennedy’s new play Napoli, Brooklyn opened last night at the Laura Pels Theatre, a Roundabout production, starring Shirine Babb, Alyssa Bresnahan, Juliet B…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 12:39PM

Write Stuff: CT Authors Trail Hosting Dozens Of Free Talks by Carole Goldberg

The ninth annual Connecticut Authors Trail begins Thursday, July 6, with a free talk by Diana Ross McCain, historian and author, at 6:30 p.m. at the Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5 Tyler Dr…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:37PM

Schimmel Center to Host a Two-Day Toast to the Bottom Line by Sophie Haigney

The bandleader Paul Shaffer will host the festival, which is to include performances from many of the musicians whose careers were shaped there.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:36PM

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, Wyndham’s Theatre, London — power and poignancy

Audra McDonald’s performance in this musical play is a remarkable tribute to Billie Holiday

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:30PM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri to talk to new Superhero musical’s creators by Terri Paddock

As part of her post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will talk to the creators and star of new "one-dad" musical Superhero, premiering at London's Southwark Playhouse, af…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda has celebs singing 'Hamilton' for charity

NEW YORK (AP) -- Lin-Manuel Miranda has Hollywood singing lyrics from his hit musical, "Hamilton," in order to raise money for a coalition of nonprofits focused on i…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 12:19PM

Broadway Actors Set for Ogunquit’s Bullets Over Broadway by Andrew Gans

Vincent Pastore, who starred in the Woody Allen musical on Broadway, will reprise his performance as Nick Valenti for Maine audiences.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Take an Exclusive First Look at the Leading Players of Cabaret at Serenbe Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Tony Award-winning musical will play August 3–27 in Atlanta.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

5 Broadway Powerhouses Joining Playbill’s Next River Cruise by Olivia Clement

See who’s performing on the Rhine River Cruise, setting sail in Switzerland August 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:16PM

Fahrelnissa Zeid, Tate Modern, London — journey into abstraction

A brief period of brilliance illuminates a show of the artist’s work

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Joe Mantegna on directing theater and the importance of Lenny Bruce by Jessica Gelt

Joe Mantegna may be best known as an actor, most recently starring as FBI special agent David Rossi on the CBS crime drama “Criminal Minds.” But he’s no stranger to the stage, having w…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 12:10PM

Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr by Darryl Reilly

The show also explores Lamarr’s improbable career as an inventor.  She and composer George Antheil held a patent for a miniaturized player-piano mechanism that was synchronized with radio…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:04PM

BWW Exclusive: Will Derek Hough Dance His Way to Broadway? by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld recently chatted with Derek Hough about his new series World of Dance. Hough also talked abouthis recent role as Corny Collins on Hairspray Live and the possibility of coming t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

VIDEO: ALADDIN's Telly Leung Performs 'Proud of Your Boy' Live on Facebook by BroadwayWorld

As Pride Month comes to a close, actor Telly Leung joins The New York Timesto talk about being an actor who is out, and to sing a song from the Broadway musicalALADDIN - The Musical, in whic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

Photo Flash: America's Most Talented Teens Shine Onstage at the Jimmy Awards! by BroadwayWorld

The winners of the ninth annual JIMMY AWARDS were determined and announced on Monday night, Monday, June 26, 2017, at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. This life-changing event was hosted by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

8 Minutes, Sadler’s Wells, London — flawed but inventive

Alexander Whitley’s new dance piece has sequences of elegance and clarity

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:03PM

A JUDGEMENT IN STONE – Touring by Olivia Mitchell

A Judgement in Stone is a classic thriller adapted from the novel by celebrated crime write, Ruth Rendell. The play is set in the 1970s and focuses on the barriers and social structures of t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Gary Griffin to direct new circumcision comedy 'Knife to the Heart' by Morgan Greene

"Knife to the Heart: The Circumcision Comedy" will snip its way to Chicago next spring in a production directed by Gary Griffin, it was announced Tuesday. The new Stan Zimmerman and Christia…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:00PM

‘Beautiful’ leads talk about their characters and meeting Carole King by Ellen Brait - Staff Reporter

Chilina Kennedy and Liam Tobin have played their respective roles for some time, but never together.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Full Casting Announced for London Return of Olivier Award-Winning Jesus Christ Superstar by Andy Lefkowitz

Maimuna Memon will take on the role of Mary Magdalene in Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre's upcoming return mounting of the 2016 Olivier Award-winning Jesus Christ Superstar, ru…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Tickets Are Now On Sale for Jimmy Buffett Musical Escape to Margaritaville by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Escape to Margaritaville, the new musical featuring the songs of Jimmy Buffett, beginning previews at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on February 16, 2018 and open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

New Music Video of The Hamilton Mixtape's "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)" Makes the Song More Timely Than Ever by Broadway.com

2016 was capped with the release of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Mixtape album. Among the compilation's more stirring tracks was K'naan's "Immigrants (We Get the Job Do…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Tickets Are Now On Sale for Musical Comedy The Curvy Widow, Starring Nancy Opel by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for The Curvy Widow, a new musical comedy beginning performances on July 20 at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre. Directed by Peter Flynn and featuring a book …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

OMG! See Sutton Foster & the Cast of Younger Hit the Red Carpet for the Season Four Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

It's so good to have Sutton Foster back in our homes! TV Land's Younger returned to the small screen on June 28, and the two-time Tony winner and the cast glammed up for a swanky red…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Lincoln Center Festival Director Nigel Redden to Step Down by Gordon Cox

Nigel Redden, the longtime chief of the annual Lincoln Center Festival, will step down from his post in the fall after a tenure of nearly 20 years. The summer festival, which mostly takes pl…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:54AM

Capital Fringe Preview: A Guided Tour of ‘Last Ditch Playlist’ by Brad Baron by Guest Author

Last Ditch Playlist is about two men, Aaron and Wes. They’re probably just broken up. So we flash backwards and forwards in a whirlwind of Aaron’s memories to figure out exactly …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:54AM

Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda releases Hamilton Mixtape music video featuring Riz Ahmed

Watch the video for Immigrants (We Get The Job Done) here

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:18AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Unveils ‘Immigrants’ Video for ‘Hamilton Mixtape’ Featuring Riz Ahmed, Daveed Diggs (Watch) by Variety Staff

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on Wednesday released a video for the “Immigrants” track from the “Hamilton Mixtape” collection. The six-minute film…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:17AM

Review: A (Family) Tree Grows in ‘Napoli, Brooklyn’ by Justin Sharon

By Justin Sharon, Contributing Writer, June 28, 2017 Egypt’s King Farouk, after fathering Ferial, Fawzia, and Fadia in quick succession, despaired of ever having a son. So much so, he …

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:06AM

Native American Group Walks Out of Offensive THE FANTASTICKS in Wyoming by BroadwayWorld

A scene from a 1960 musical is causing outrage in 2017. The musical is The Fantasticks, and the scene has to do with a dated and offensive portrayal of Native Americans. Earlier this month, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

FOOD – Finborough Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Is Food a southern Gothic? There’s sufficient bitterness, sex, abuse, plotting and stifled secrets to see it as such. Its themes are plenty dark enough, and warrant warnings for disordered…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

What happens when advertisers fish in the same pond.

I was flipping between Fallon and a Law and Order SVU marathon one night a few weeks ago, and I channel-surfed right smack into a commercial for a Broadway show. Since I hadn’t seen t…

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

Theater News: Boston Court Set for 13th Annual New Play Reading Festival

The Los Angeles theater will present five new works this July.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Napoli, Brooklyn Opens Off-Broadway

Gordon Edelstein directs the world premiere production of Meghan Kennedy's play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Video Flash: Get a First Look at Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum in The Greatest Showman Trailer

Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, and more also star in the new musical film.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Obituary: Lyn James by Michael Quinn

In an era before Australian soap operas became a seemingly permanent fixture on televisions worldwide, Lyn James found herself as the star

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:59AM

The heartwarming reason why celebrities are filming 'Hamilton' covers by Usa Today, Usa Today

Gina Rodriguez, Shonda Rhimes and other big names filmed themselves to promote a contest.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:58AM

George Takei to Return to Allegiance on the West Coast by Olivia Clement

The stage and screen star will lead the cast of the L.A. premiere next spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Think About the Children: When Theatres Cross the Line by American Theatre Editors

Shows for young audiences can sometimes be controversial for reasons that surprise even the most thoughtful theatremakers.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:50AM

Hershey Felder Will Bring Our Great Tchaikovsky to L.A. by Adam Hetrick

The actor-pianist’s latest solo work brings to life the Russian composer famous for his scores to The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

I Interview Playwrights Part 959: Amy Oestreicher by Adam Szymkowicz

Amy Oestreicher Hometown: Good ol’ Fairfield Connecticut Current Town: Westport CT now…but officially just signed my lease in New York! Where I belong@ Q:  Tell me about Gutless…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:48AM

Hear Some Beautiful Harmonies in Fan Version of Dear Evan Hansen’s ’Waving Through a Window’ by Andrew Gans

Covers of the Benj Pasek and Justin Paul tune have taken YouTube by storm.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

Take a Look at the Premiere of Will, the New TV Series About Young Shakespeare by Hannah Vine

The show officially premieres July 10 across TNT platforms.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Theatre News: Stewart Pringle play wins 2017 Papatango New Writing Prize

The organisation is celebrating its 10th anniversary

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:36AM

Watch Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron & More in the Fantastical Full Trailer for The Greatest Showman by Lindsey Sullivan

Ready? It's showtime! The trailer for Hugh Jackman's eagerly anticipated movie musical The Greatest Showman has arrived. Following yesterday's trailer teasers, the peek inside th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:32AM

Review: Fusion Festival at Cambridge Junction by Lily James

A diamond in the rough: Lily James spends a day delving into the delights of Fusion Theatre Festival in Cambridge. The post Review: Fusion Festival at Cambridge Junction appeared first on Ex…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:27AM

8 Minutes review – dancers and scientists make a stunning cosmic voyage by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells, LondonAlexander Whitley’s poetic and playful creation captures the alien unknowableness of the universe, as well as its visual magicEight minutes is the time it takes for…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:24AM

8 Minutes review at Sadler’s Wells, London – ‘fails to ignite’ by Rachel Elderkin

Eight minutes is the time it takes for a photon – the fundamental particle of visible light – to travel from the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:24AM

Making Fantasy a Reality at American Ballet Theatre by Robert Sandla

The wigs and makeup professionals behind the scenes at ABT talk about achieving big effects without overwhelming the dancers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Watch the Official Music Video for “Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)” from The Hamilton Mixtape by Ryan McPhee

The fiery track features K’naan, Residente, Riz MC, and Snow Tha Product.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:21AM

A Fringe Peek at Mamet’s Lakeboat by Guest Writer

Neurotic dreamers, perverse philosophers, booze-ridden angels and sometime fools, mourners of forgotten history, hypochondriac, misogynist and addict bicker, shed their tales and confess the…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:12AM

On the Great Ghost Shows of Dr. Silkini by Trav S.D.

June 28 is the birth date of one John Edward Kessler, a.k.a. Jack Baker, a.k.a., Dr. Silkini (1914-1980). If you are easily frightened I urge you to turn back now!!! He was born Kessler bu…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM

Vaudeville vs. Wagner: The Genius of “Spaceballs” by Trav S.D.

I write this post this morning at a time of stellar confluence, a constellational alignment — a harmonic convergence, if you will. Today is the birthday of Mel Brooks (b. 1926); Space…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM

Megan Hilty Teases Upcoming London Concert by Robert Viagas

The Tony-nominated star of Smash and 9 to 5 will sing at Club 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

What Do Critics Think of Napoli, Brooklyn? by Olivia Clement

Meghan Kennedy’s coming-of-age story of three sisters takes place in a rapidly-changing Park Slope during the 1960s.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

VIDEO: Official Trailer for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Has Arrived ft. New Music from Pasek & Paul! by BroadwayWorld

Ladies and Gentlemen,Twentieth Century Fox has sharedthe first look at the bold and original new musical,THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Check out the official trailer below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Photo Coverage: NYMF Gets Ready for Its 14th Year! Preview CAMP WANATACHI, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY VS. THE DEVIL, THE FOURTH MESSENGER and More by Jennifer Broski

Now in its fourteenth year, the 2017New York Musical Festival will take place July 10th through August 6th at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row, The Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Playwrights Horiz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Up on the Marquee: Michael Moore's THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER by Walter McBride

Academy Award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and political icon,Michael Moorewill bring his thought-provoking, controversial fare to Broadway inThe Terms of My Surrender, his theatr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Photo Coverage: Roundabout Celebrates Opening Night of NAPOLI, BROOKLYN by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Roundabout Underground alumni playwright Meghan Kennedy's Too Much, Too Much, Too Many new play Napoli, Brooklyn, commissioned by Roundabout, direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Stewart Pringle named Papatango New Writing Prize winner by Georgia Snow

Stewart Pringle has won the 2017 Papatango New Writing Prize for his play Trestle. In celebration of the award’s 10th anniversary, Papatango

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:06AM

Sophie B Hawkins Debuts at Cafe Carlyle by Sandi Durell

    by Adam Cohen     New York native singer-songwriter Sophie B Hawkins crafted beguiling home brew intimacy in her Café Carlyle debut Tuesday evening. Deeply wry, fie…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 10:06AM

VIDEO: Music Video Released for Immigrants (We Get the Job Done) from THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE by BroadwayWorld

Look how far they've come Straight from the Hamilton Mixtape comes the brand new music video for Immigrants We Get the Job Done, and BroadwayWorld brings you the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

‘West London Music Festival’ at Bush Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

Bush Hall, London presents “West London Music Festival,” a music festival on July 13, 2017 from 7 p.m.-11 p.m.The music festival is an eclectic evening of sublime live music from a colle…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:03AM

‘Heston & Tristan’ at Bush Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

Bush Hall, London presents “Heston & Tristan,” a music concert on July 15, 2017 at 7.30 p.m.The concert will feature artists Heston and Tristan. Tristan’s music can be described as…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:02AM

‘Cristiano Porqueddu’ at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Carnegie Hall, New York presents “Cristiano Porqueddu,” a music concert on July 14, 2017 at 8 p.m.The concert will feature Italian music artist Cristiano Porqueddu (born 1975). The Itali…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:01AM

Ink, Almeida Theatre, London — a tabloid tale

James Graham’s play tells the story of The Sun newspaper following its takeover by Rupert Murdoch

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:00AM

‘Francesca Capetta’ at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Carnegie Hall, New York presents “Francesca Capetta,” a music concert on July 12, 2017 at 8 p.m.The concert will feature Italian singer Francesca Capetta singing Dean Martin, celebrating…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:00AM

Casting Complete for the Return of Jesus Christ Superstar at London's Regent’s Park by Andrew Gans

The Olivier-winning production returns for a limited engagement in August.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

THE HARD MAN – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Opening up the scope of the Edinburgh International Film Festival’s retrospective on noted Scottish polymath Tom McGrath, the staged script reading of his 1977 play The Hard Man sits perfe…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

What We’ll Miss About Glenne Headly: Everything, but Especially That Voice by American Theatre Editors

My Steppenwolf colleague was effervescent, fearless, alluring, and irreplaceable.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Visual Arts Preview: “Summer of Love” at the MFA — A Good Trip by Arts Fuse Editor

The odds have never been more stacked against a Summer of Love.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:54AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — June 28 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:54AM

‘I Puritaniby’ at Lyric Opera of Chicago by Blouin Artinfo

An opera show entitled “I Puritani” by Vincenzo Bellini will be presented at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, running from February 4 through February 28, 2017.Bellini is popularly known to l…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:49AM

‘Turandot’ at The Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

An opera entitled “Turandot”, the well-known work of Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini, will be staged at the Royal Opera House, London running from July 5 through July 16, 2017.Dir…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:48AM

‘The Visit’ at National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing by Blouin Artinfo

Presented by Deutsches Theater Berlin a play entitled “The Visit” will be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Beijing, running from July 5 through July 8, 2017.Directe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:47AM

Watch Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and More in Dazzling Trailer for The Greatest Showman by Andrew Gans

The forthcoming movie musical features songs by Tony and Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:38AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Teen proposes Disney-style light show for Old Sacramento

Summer Santich, 13, proposed a light and color fountain show along the Old Sacramento riverfront as an attraction to draw visitors. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:21AM

‘Happy Together’ at Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

‘Happy Together’ will be screened at Barbican Centre in London on August 08, 2017.  The film is written and directed by Kar-Wai Wong and casts Leslie Cheung, Tony Chiu-Wai Leun…

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

‘Vivre sa vie’ at Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

‘Vivre sa vie’ will be screened at Barbican Centre in London on July 18, 2017.  The film is written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard and casts Anna Karina, Peter Kassovitz, Sady…

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

‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ at Lyric Hammersmith, London by Blouin Artinfo

Lyric Hammersmith in London presents the performance of Roald Dahl's musical ‘Fantastic Mr Fox’ from July 26 through August 20, 2017.The play is written by Roald Dahl and adapted for the…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:16AM

‘The Tempest’ at Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Barbican Centre in London presents the theatre performance of William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ from June 30 through August 18, 2017.The play is directed by RSC artistic director Gre…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:12AM

"Animal's" Bark is Stronger than Its Bite by Jan Simpson

Madness is unimaginable to those of us unaffected by it and yet that hasn't stopped writers from trying to recreate what it must feel like to lose control of one's mind. And actors also embr…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 09:12AM

BroadwayWorld Launches on Amazon's Alexa by BroadwayWorld

More Broadway No problem. BroadwayWorld is truly everywhere, bringing you 8 additionalways toaccess the Broadway content that you love, any way you want it.Are you one of the thousands alrea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM

Diary: Airline’s plan to perform play to passengers is blue-sky thinking by Tabard

Tabard isn’t much of a traveller. On the rare occasion that getting on a long-haul flight has been necessary, it’s always the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Lack of diversity has many causes – new material would help (your views, June 29) by The Stage

A reader’s letter, ‘Diversity must be embraced’ (Comment, June 1), commented on the lack of people of colour in audiences, as well

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Diary: Stage designer’s confession puts Grace under pressure by Tabard

Stage and costume designer Grace Smart recently confessed in an interview with The Stage that she once broke into a theatre at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

In pictures (June 29): Bat Out of Hell, Rotterdam, Cromer Pier Summer Show, the Jacksons at Motown the Musical and more by The Stage

The latest press night parties, new shows in rehearsal, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures. This week’s highlights include the first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Greenwich and Docklands International Festival review – ‘eclectic and exciting’ by Dave Fargnoli

After more than two decades, the Greenwich and Docklands International Festival is still going strong, with an accessible, eclectic line up of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Hedy Weiss & theatre’s ongoing diversity problem by Shanine Salmon

Weiss is an experienced theatre and dance critic for the Chicago Sun Times. As a female theatre professional in an ethnically diverse city such as Chicago, her comments seem even more shocki…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Shaw Festival’s Tim Carroll shakes up the theatre: Wednesday Matinee by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Artistic director's production of Androcles and the Lion pushes actors, audiences out of their comfort zones.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - June 28, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:59AM

Tiresias’ Tits: A Fringe Peek told entirely in GIFs by Guest Writer

So Tiresias’ Tits is a ridiculously over-the-top show based on an equally over-the-top French play from 1917 called Les Mamelles de Tiresias which was the origin of the word “surreal”.…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:54AM

Might As Well Be Dead: A Nero Wolfe Mystery Premieres in St. Paul by Arthur Dorman

Now that I had such a thoroughly good time at Might as Well Be Dead, I will be on the lookout for return productions of The Red Box (psst, it's scheduled to be done by Phipps Center for the …

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:48AM

Features: Treasure your parents and don't panic: theatre creatives give advice to their 18 year-old selves

Emma Rice, Adrian Lester, Rufus Norris and more offer advice to their 18 year-old selves

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:48AM

London Musical Theatre Orchestra announces new shows for 2017 by Georgia Snow

The London Musical Theatre Orchestra will celebrate its second anniversary with a season that includes performances of Mack and Mabel and A

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:48AM

Jerry Sadowitz: his dark materials by James Kettle

Think Ricky Gervais and Frankie Boyle are offensive? Then you won't have the stomach for standup Jerry Sadowitz. Their vitriol is fake, he says: his is the real dealLong before Frankie Boyle…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Kay Laurell: Too Beautiful for this Earth? by Trav S.D.

Kay Laurell (1890-1927) came into the world on a June 28. Born Ruth Leslie (an equally good professional name, I think) in Erie Pennsylvania, she moved to New York as a teenager where she ve…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:36AM

‘Hellraiser’ at Filmoteca de Catalunya, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“Hellraiser” will be playing at Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona on July 8 and July 15, 2017.Based on the novel “The Hellbound Heart” by Clive Barker, the film follows Larry and h…

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

‘The Surrounding Game’ at Cinema Maldà, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“The Surrounding Game” will be playing at Cinema Maldà in Barcelona from July 7, 2017.The documentary follows three young Americans competing to become the first-ever Western profession…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:15AM

‘El meravellós regne de Papa Alaev’ at Palau Balaña Multicines, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

“El meravellós regne de Papa Alaev” will be playing at Palau Balaña Multicines in Barcelona from July 6, 2017.At almost 80 years of age, Allo “Papa” Alaev rules his family of celeb…

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

Goshen Hosts Inaugural New England Balloon Festival by Matt Ormseth

If a weekend of hot air balloon rides, food trucks and live music sounds like a weekend well spent, you're not alone — 64,000 people have hit the "Interested" tab on the New England Balloo…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:07AM

Competition: Win tickets to see F Murray Abraham in The Mentor at the Vaudeville Theatre by The Stage

Academy award winner, Hollywood legend and star of hit TV series Homeland, F Murray Abraham plays Benjamin Rubin, a cantankerous old writer,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

Top 5 reasons to see The Kite Runner by Emma Clarendon

3. Andrei Costin as Hassan: all of the cast are extremely good and deliver memorable performances, but for me Costin as Hassan is a quiet and understated performance but enhances the sense o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Austin Pendleton to Return to Stage in The Workshop by Olivia Clement

The production, starring the Broadway vet, marks the second world premiere from theatre company SoftFocus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM

Austin Pendleton to Star in The Workshop by Olivia Clement

The production, starring the Broadway vet, marks the second world premiere from theatre company SoftFocus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Talks 2017 Tonys, Dreamcast Kevin Spacey, and More by Behind The Curtain

Every week director Robert W Schneider and actor Kevin David Thomas pull back the curtain on neglected, forgotten, and under appreciated musicals, as well as bizarre performances, endearing …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

BWW Morning Brief June 28th, 2017 - LETTERS FROM A NUT at the Geffen and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BraodwayWorld Today's big news Jerry Seinfeld takes Ted L. Nancy's LETTERS FROM A NUT to the Geffen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

An Interview with Lynn Ahrens by Victoria Myers

Lynn Ahrens is one of the few female lyricists/book writers currently making a living in the theatre. We sat down with her to discuss "Anastasia", her process, how her thoughts on gender hav…

SOURCE: The Interval at 07:47AM

Double Double Act review at Unicorn Theatre, London – ‘raucous and anarchic’ by Tim Bano

Jess Latowicki and Chris Brett Bailey are trying to put on a show: there’s a bit of comedy, a dance routine. But

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:43AM

Review Round-Ups: Did the critics get the blues over Audra McDonald's Lady Day?

The Tony Award winner stars as Billie Holiday in the musical play at Wyndham's

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:42AM

Review: Review: Double Double Act (Unicorn Theatre)

Made In China's children's piece is about an adult duo and their mini-me pair

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:42AM

The Podfathers (and mothers): top 10 comedy podcasts | Hazel Davis by Hazel Davis

Podcasts give comedians the freedom to improvise and let rip. Hazel Davis picks out the best onesIt's all well and good watching a comedian testing their mettle in the live arena, but modern…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Penn & Teller's smug shtick and Sadowitz's twisted tricks: magicians conjuring with comedy by Brian Logan

The American duo’s slick act shimmers with Vegas-style glitz, while the Scottish standup’s sleight of hand is as flabbergasting as his vicious jokes The classic magician image, we are to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

Michael Moore Donates $10,000 to Public Theater After Sponsors Cancel Because of “Julius Caesar” Trump Scandal by Roger Friedman

Michael Moore has donated $10,000 to the New York Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park festival. Moore says it’s to make up Categories: Featured Movies Theater(Read more.…

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 07:18AM

Text of the Day: Gloria by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Wyndhams Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Audra McDonald makes her unaccountably long-awaited London theatrical debut in the most astonishing way possible in this devastating re-telling of the story of Billie Holiday…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:58AM

Blog: Women in Opera – Is it all skimpy nighties or what? by Catherine Kontz

I recently dreamt that I was being interviewed about my work as a composer of contemporary opera. Nothing unusual, only that this time I was asked a single question over and over again: What…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:54AM

Review: Gloria, Hampstead Theatre by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

From the Obie Award winning playwright of An Octaroon, this month Branden Jacobs Jenkins’ Gloria arrives at the stage of the Hampstead Theatre. The play became a Pulitzer Prize Finalist fo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:54AM

NEWS: Full cast announced for Jesus Christ Superstar’s Open Air return by Press Releases

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced completed casting for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar, which returns to the theatre from 11 August in an extended r…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:47AM

Jesus Christ Superstar returns: Who's back & who's new in the cast?

The full cast has been announced for this summer's return of the Open Air Theatre's Olivier Award-winning revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. In addition to…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:47AM

Appetite for arts booms in Hull under City of Culture banner by Tim Bano

Nine out of 10 Hull residents took part in cultural activity during the first three months of the UK City of Culture

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

Photos: Ian McKellen and Elaine Paige join Audra McDonald for Lady Day opening

Noma Dumezweni and Twiggy also joined the Tony winner for her West End debut

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Theatre News: Exclusive: London Musical Theatre Orchestra to perform Mack and Mabel in new season

The orchestra will reprise Alan Menken's A Christmas Carol after last year's concert

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Cast announced for Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following on from last years sell-out success, Regent’s Park Open Theatre sees the return of Jesus Christ Superstar for an extended season from 11 August to 23 Septembe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:24AM

Celebs Are Taking the #Ham4All Challenge and Singing ‘Hamilton’ for Charity by John Bonazzo

Lin-Manuel Miranda is raising money for immigrant groups through the contest. Weird Al Yankovic and Ben Stiller have already taken part.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 06:15AM

Crow’s Theatre introduces Broken Social Scene singer as a playwright by Brad Wheeler

Canadian indie-rocker Kevin Drew pens A&R Angels, a comedic fable in which he’ll star alongside Billy Talent’s Ben Kowalewicz

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00AM

SONGS AND SOLIDARITY – Trafalgar Studios by Ian Foster

"We could see this was a bad one immediately. The sky was glowing."Touted as an evening of song, dance and poetry, Songs anA fundraising gala evening pulled together in the space of a week b…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, June 28, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Equity Releases Study on Diversity Hiring, Michael Moore Donates to the Public, and Norm Lewis and Carolee Carmello Perform on “GMA.” “Today on Broadway” is a…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

WATCH: Perry interviews Audra McDonald at Lady Day's West End opening

#StageFaves Perry O'Bree and Terri Paddock attended the West End premiere of Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill, starring Broadway superstar Audra McDonald making her West End debut. After th…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:54AM

Stephen Schwartz pays a visit to Working at Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo On Monday night award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Wicked, The Hunchback Of Notre Dame) paid a visit to Southwark Playhouse to see the production of his musical…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:46AM

Theatre Royal Drury Lane to undergo £35m revamp by Tim Bano

London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane is set to undergo a £35 million redevelopment, according to the venue’s owners Really Useful Theatres. In

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:36AM

Photos: James Corden attends opening night of Ink with Bertie Carvel and Richard Coyle

James Graham's new play looks at the beginnings of the Sun newspaper

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:33AM

Review Round-Ups: Did the critics think James Graham's Ink was front page news?

James Graham's latest play about the Sun newspaper opened at the Almeida

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:33AM

NEWS: Comparing Notes brings musical theatre stars to Holborn Pizza Express this autumn by Edward Seckerson

Comparing Notes brings stars of the West End and Broadway to Pizza Express Live Holborn. In a lively and informal mix of performance and conversation host Edward Seckerson will be getting up…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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INK Almeida N1 by Libby Purves and Friends

GUEST REVIEWER LUKE JONES GLORIES IN JAMES GRAHAM’S SUN BACKSTORY  It’s a solid stunner of a play which has you punching the air for Rupert Murdoch by the interval. Bertie Carvel’…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:51AM

Ink starring Bertie Carvel – review at the Almeida Theatre, London – ‘detailed and fascinating’ by Natasha Tripney

James Graham’s new play Ink, about the rise of The Sun newspaper, is a fascinating study of Fleet Street as it once

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:44AM

FIRST LOOK: King Kong, The Vaults London by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We are pleased to bring you these great production photos by Geraint Lewis of monstrous new comedy King Kong basedon the classic ape story from Daniel Clarkson, the Olivier A…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:19AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Ink at the Almeida by Fergus Morgan

Britain's best-selling fish-and-chip-wrapper: Fergus Morgan reviews James Graham's new play about the Sun. The post Review: Ink at the Almeida appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:47AM

Michael Moore donates $10,000 to Shakespeare in the Park

NEW YORK (AP) -- Filmmaker Michael Moore, who is making his Broadway debut this summer in a solo show, says he will donate $10,000 to New York City's Shakespeare in the Park …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:23AM

“brownsville song” Offers Raw Reality, at Shotgun Players, Berkeley by Ben Sloan

Millennial Notes Kimber Lee Takes Us Behind the Horrific Headlines by Ben Sloan When we watch “brownsville song (b-Side for tray)” at Shotgun Players, we are tasked with a question: Why …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:21AM

Los Angeles Cabaret Review: HELLO, AGAIN! THE SONGS OF ALLAN SHERMAN (Linden Waddell at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre) by Tony Frankel

MY DAUGHTER, THE CABARET SINGER This year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival has given me new hope for the art of cabaret: Black and White in Paris offered standards dripping in style; Psych…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:01AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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San Diego Theater Review: AIDA (Moonlight Stage Productions in Vista) by Tony Frankel

AIDA GETS THE AID IT NEEDS There are two beautiful reincarnations with Moonlight’s production of Aida, a 2000 Disney outing that never would have seen the light of day were it not for the …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 02:59AM

Jerry Seinfeld Brings Ted L. Nancy's LETTERS FROM A NUT to the Geffen Playhouse Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Letters from a Nut by Ted L. Nancy, a brand-new show based on the bestselling book series of prank letters and their responses from Ted L. Nancy aka Barry Marder, will debut in June at the G…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29AM

Read London Reviews for Audra McDonald in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill by Adam Hetrick

McDonald makes her official West End debut, reprising her Tony-winning performance as Billie Holiday in the play with music that opened June 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:06AM

Mark Shenton: Finally, someone wants to put customers before profits in a West End theatre by Mark Shenton

Producers Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire, founders and former joint chief executives of Ambassador Theatre Group, recently announced plans for Trafalgar Studios,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Tom Clutterbuck: Stress is the elephant in the room for theatre technicians by Tom Clutterbuck

I have previously spoken about the importance of a tech’s ability to be calm under pressure, but I’m beginning to think that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Nick Adams Stars in ON THE TOWN, Beginning Tonight at The Gateway in Bellport Village by BroadwayWorld

On the Town, The 2014 Tony Award nominee for Best New Musical Revival opens at The Gateway in Bellport Village today, June 28 and runs through July 15.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

DVR Alert: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sutton Foster Visit TODAY on NBC by BroadwayWorld

Today, June 28th, HAMILTON creator and star of Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURNS, Lin-Manuel Miranda will stop by NBC's TODAY during the 7-9 am hours, while multiple Tony Award winner Sutton Fos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Season Four of YOUNGER, Starring Sutton Foster, Premieres Tonight on TV Land by TV News Desk

TV Land's hit series and fan favorite YOUNGER is simulcasting coast-to-coast for a one-time-only occasion the season four premiere tonight, June 28th, at 10pm ET7pm PT, with a re-airing on t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42AM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. My Fair Lady at Olney Theatre Center. “Olney Theatre Center’s production of “My Fair Lady” is a fresh, hot, and deliciously satisfying re-envisioning of Lerner and Loewe’s…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:38AM

Emma Rice’s new company Wise Children backed by Arts Council by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A new company created and led by Emma Rice, Wise Children has been awarded funding by the Arts Council South West from April 2018. Wise Children will concieve, create and pre…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:08AM

Sasha Pieterse Talks PLL Finale & Museum by Young Hollywood

Sasha Pieterse Talks PLL Finale & Museum The stunning Sasha Pieterse pays a visit to the YH Studio to talk all things "Pretty Little Liars", specifically the epic series finale and what it w…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

PLL’s Sasha Pieterse Plays A or Nay by Young Hollywood

PLL’s Sasha Pieterse Plays A or Nay We're hanging out at the YH Studio with actress Sasha Pieterse and playing a game of "A or Nay" with her in the spirit of her hit Freeform series "Prett…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Go Inside Rehearsals for the New York Musical Festival With Lesli Margherita, Max Crumm, and More by Marc J. Franklin

The upcoming festival will feature 20 original musicals in addition to concerts, readings, and special events.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

Robert Buckley Reveals His iZombie Transition by Young Hollywood

Robert Buckley Reveals His iZombie Transition The charming and talented Robert Buckley stops by the YH Studio to catch us up on his "bummer summer" -- that is, the transition from human to z…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

iZombie’s Robert Buckley Plays What’s in Your Bag? by Young Hollywood

iZombie’s Robert Buckley Plays What’s in Your Bag? "iZombie" actor Robert Buckley is hanging out with us at the YH Studio to contemplate the impending zombie apocalypse and what one will…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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From Accomplice to Hamilton: Explore 29 Shows That Have Played the Richard Rodgers Theatre by Hannah Vine

The theatre was renamed in 1990 in honor of the legendary composer of Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, and more, who was born June 28, 1902.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:57AM

Step Inside Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre With Playbill’s New Photo Series by Hannah Vine

Broadway’s past and present come to life in the new photo feature series that captures the dazzling architecture and unseen details of the world’s most famous theatres.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47AM

Casting Announced for COME FROM AWAY's Rodney Hicks New Play NC-17. by BroadwayWorld

Casting has been announced for NC-17, a new play written by Come From Away's Rodney Hicks.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32AM

Renee Katz: The Shining Triumph of Talent and Optimism Over Cynicism and Evil by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   Renee Katz steps on stage at Don’t Tell Mama with a beaming smile on her face and a soul brimming with joy and confidence. “Never Been Gone” is her first …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 12:21AM

How Much Do You Know About LGBTQ Theatre History? by Logan Culwell-Block

It's the final week of 2017 Playbill Pride, so prove just how well you know your queer theatre history with this quiz!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:02AM

Brenda Braxton Hosts June 28 Villain: DeBlanks Murder Mystery by Robert Viagas

NYC’s The Green Room 42 hosts the Wednesday night summer series with a rotating cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Spring Awakening Star Alexandra Socha Traces Her Life and Struggles in Finding Home June 28 by Robert Viagas

The Spring Awakening and Red Oaks star’s solo show gets a showcase at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Bringing Zero Mostel Back Onstage by WNYC

Jim Brochu joins us to discuss his one man show, “Zero Hour,” a play about the life of theater legend Zero Mostel. The play traces Mostel's early days growing up on the Lower East Side a…

SOURCE: WNYC at 12:00AM

Younger’s Molly Bernard Proves Her Theatre Cred by Ruthie Fierberg

She’s the wild and ferociously loyal friend we all wish we had on TVLand’s hit show, but before working alongside Sutton Foster on TV, Bernard earned her stripes onstage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt Begin West Coast Run of Heisenberg by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway production of Simon Stephens’ play begins its Los Angeles premiere June 28 as part of the Center Theatre Group’s 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
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