Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Fans of all ages take in excitement of tightly veiled “Frozen” musical at sold-out world premiere in Denver by Sara Grant, The Know

The stage adaptation of the massively popular animated Disney film premiered to the public in Denver on Thursday night for a pre-Broadway engagement before taking on the Big Apple.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 11:40PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Pile of Bones by Arts Review

It begins from blackout, the smell of haze, and a foreboding pulsating base. As the show progresses, that beat permeates everything. A primitive heartbeat, a frenetic urban rhythm, a rapid t…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:55PM

“Black Odyssey”: A Spiritual Epic Triumphs, at Cal Shakes, Orinda by Adam Kaddoura

Millennial Notes Marcus Gardley’s Epic Tale of Struggle and Perseverance by  Adam Kaddoura At Cal Shakes, Director Eric Ting has spectacularly staged Marcus Gardley’s spiritual story of…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:52PM

Aerial dancers take performance to new heights in Sydney by Arts Review

One of the world’s leading dance companies has brought its pioneering ‘vertical dance’ to Australia for the first time. Presented as part of the City of Sydney’s Art & About Sydn…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:36PM

The Marvelous Wonderettes by Steven Morris

The post The Marvelous Wonderettes appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:28PM

Will Adam Driver Make His Broadway Return in Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS? by BroadwayWorld

Michael Riedel of the New York Post has reported on rumors that, Girls and Star Wars, star, Adam Driver, has expressed interest instarring in a revival of Lanford Wilson's play Burn This.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Anastasia Star Christy Altomare Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Get ready to go behind the scenes at Broadway's glittering new musical Anastasia with talented star Christy Altomare! The stage favorite is set to lead Broadway.com's newes…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM

World Premiere Play Harry Clarke, Directed by Leigh Silverman, to Begin Vineyard Theatre's 2017-2018 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

David Cale's world premiere play Harry Clarke has been announced to kick off the 2017-2018 season at off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. The Vineyard will also present a lab production …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:12PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Van Gogh’s Ear – a Musical Journey by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     It would be better to begin with the fact that this production is part of the Ensemble for the Romantic Century, written by Eve Wolf and di…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:57PM

Hamilton by Vanessa Cate

Hamilton Reviewed by Jess Linde The Pantages Through December 30  RECOMMENDED  The West Coast debut of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s cultural phenomenon about the founding father Alexander Hamilt…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:43PM

Blue Love by Arts Review

Defying categorisation, but deliciously subversive and irresistibly entertaining, this cleverly devised work began life as a diversion to fill in time during breaks in the filming of Baz Luh…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:41PM

Review: Come Light My Cigarette by Jennifer Rizzi

The quality of our relationships as adults are closely linked to those we experienced in childhood, as every psychologist can attest. Our caretakers’ power to shape – or destroy – our …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 09:00PM

Review: Van Gogh's Ear

The famous artist finds his sound in this new theatrical concert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Inside LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS Magician/actor Albie Selznick has amalgamated twenty-five acts—drawn from The Magic Castle, America’s Got Talent, Penn and Teller’s Fool Us and mo…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 08:54PM

Podcast: How does the traveling 'Hamilton' show compare to Broadway? by Usa Today, Usa Today

We're keeping it 100 in this podcast in which the Life staff compares the traveling show to its Broadway original.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:40PM

Theater geeks are freaking out about Amy Schumer on Broadway by Michael Riedel

Just call her Amy $chumer. Out of the gate in this new Broadway season, the No. 1 box office draw is a 36-year-old stand-up comedian. Can Amy Schumer sing? Can she dance? Who knows? Who care…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:19PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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'Hamilton' brings its tale of American idealism to L.A. at a moment when it's needed by Charles McNulty

More than two years after “Hamilton: An American Musical” had its world premiere at New York’s Public Theater, becoming the biggest theatrical sensation in at least a generation, it’…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:35PM

VAN GOGH'S EAR - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

How to categorize the Ensemble for the Romantic Century's new production, Van Gogh's Ear, which opened today at the Pershing Square Signature Center?

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:25PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney Extends Contracts for CFO, General Counsel and Chief Strategy Officer by Rljournoblog

Disney on Thursday said it extended job contracts for three top executives — including its chief financial officer and general counsel — and struck a new deal with its chief huma…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:51PM

SUNSET BOULEVARD Movie Musical Starring Glenn Close Eyeing January Start? by BroadwayWorld

Norma is one step closer to her silver screen return TheWrap reports that a new movie musical version of SUNSET BOULEVARD is eyeing a January 2018 start at Paramount.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Artful ‘Trevor the musical’ ably explores middle-school miseries by Hedy Weiss

The Oscar-winning short film has been expanded into a fervent, surprisingly playful, fully musicalized two-hour show.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:10PM

Magic to Do: Daniel Zaitchik Talks About His New Romantic Musical “Darling Grenadine” by Kenneth Jones

Back in May 2015, when pop and theatre singer-songwriter Daniel Zaitchik was prepping his new romantic musical comedy Darling Grenadine for a concert reading in Los Angeles, he answered a …

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 06:08PM

HARRY CLARKE and THIS LAND WAS MADE Complete Vineyard Theatre's 2017-18 Season by BroadwayWorld

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that the world premiere production of HARRY CLARKE by Obie Award winner David Cale LILLIAN and directed by Leigh Si…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06PM

Interview: Bryce Pinkham on Becoming a Crooner for ‘Holiday Inn’ by Jose Solis

With a swoon-worthy voice, and the comedic chops to go with it, Bryce Pinkham has become the ultimate Broadway leading man. In A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder he played lovable soci…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 06:02PM

'Sunset Boulevard' brings off-kilter harmony to Hollywood noir by James Hebert

As musical odes to roadways go, “Sunset Boulevard” is in a whole different area code from, say, “42nd Street” or “Avenue Q.” And not just as gauged by GPS. Based on the classic 1…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM

Theater News: Joe Chisholm Joins the Cast of Afterglow

Chisholm takes over the role of Alex from Robbie Simpson in S. Asher Gelman's play.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Film News: Glenn Close in Talks to Bring Sunset Boulevard to the Big Screen

A film adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is in the works.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: The Vineyard Theatre Rounds Out Its 2017-18 Season

Leigh Silverman will direct the world premiere of David Cale's Harry Clarke.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Jose Llana, an actor in a regal role who's whistling a happy tune by Peter Marks

An actor from Springfield, Va., grows up to be a Rodgers and Hammerstein King.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:48PM

Jon Kalbfleisch tunes up ‘A Little Night Music’ by Nelson Pressley

The production’s music director has kept Signature Theatre shows sharp since 1991.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:48PM

A longtime D.C. actress tackles her first musical, and it’s by Sondheim by Peter Marks

With “A Little Night Music,” Holly Twyford must sing “Send in the Clowns.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 05:48PM

‘Hamilton’ in Los Angeles: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells Star-Studded Opening Night Crowd ‘My Heart Is Full’ by Variety Staff

Everyone was swarming around Lin-Manuel Miranda at the Los Angeles opening of smash musical “Hamilton” on Wednesday at the Pantages. The star-laden audience included Jimmy Kimme…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:44PM

The Dudleys! by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Leegrid StevensDirected by Jacob Titus & Leegrid StevensProduced by Loading Dock Theatre CompanyNominations: Outstanding Innovative Design for Video Design & Animation: Da…

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 05:34PM

Vineyard Theatre Announces Complete 2017-18 Season by Adam Hetrick

Premieres by David Cale and Tori Sampson complete the Off-Broadway company’s season slate, which also includes a world-premiere musical from John Kander, Susan Stroman and David Thomps…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Broadway’s Holiday Inn to Hit Movie Theatres by Olivia Clement

The Roundabout Theatre production, captured live for BroadwayHD, will be screened in select cinemas.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

‘Shot Caller’ Director on Getting His Movie to Theaters: ‘This Was One Massive F—ing Boulder’ by Justin Kroll

Ric Roman Waugh is no stranger to the examining the American criminal justice system. The stunt-man-turned-director’s latest prison film, “Shot Caller,” shows how even the …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:09PM

VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and More with Kristin Chenoweth by BroadwayWorld

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, who co-star in Broadway's War Paint, sat down for an interview with fellow Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth this afternoon via Facebook Live. If you misse…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

COME FROM AWAY Team to Talk Journey from Gander to Broadway in BroadwayCon Panel by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon hasannounced that Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away joins BroadwayCon 2018. As part of MainStage programming, this Come From Away panel will feature a conversation with t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Dennis Prager draws classical newbies, and a musicians' boycott, at Disney Hall concert by Rick Schultz

"This is something you haven't seen too often," Guido Lamell, music director of the Santa Monica Symphony, said Wednesday night during the encore for the orchestra's summer fundraiser, the e…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 05:05PM

Film News: Alan Arkin Signs On to Live-Action Dumbo

The Tony and Academy Award winner will play a Wall Street tycoon in Tim Burton's upcoming Disney adaptation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Come From Away Joins BroadwayCon 2018

The cast and creative team will discuss the show's road to Broadway.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Complete Casting Announced for Nicholas Hytner-Directed Young Marx by Andrew Gans

Rory Kinnear will star in the opening production at the new London theatre The Bridge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

Glenn Close to Star in Paramount’s Sunset Boulevard Musical Movie by Halle Kiefer

Great news, all you wonderful people out there in the dark. The Wrap reports that Glenn Close is set to star as Norma Desmond in Paramount’s film adaptation of the Sunset Boulevard musical…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:55PM

Everything We’ve Seen So Far from the Broadway-Bound Musical Adaptation of Frozen

These videos, photos, and Instagrams offer an early look at Disney's Frozen.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:44PM

Take a Look at Poor Boys’ Chorus at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival by Hannah Vine

The new play by Brian Kettler made its world premiere August 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

New Musical Come Light My Cigarette Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The suspenseful new work by Arnold L. Cohen debuts at the Theatre at St. Clement’s August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:40PM

Sunset Boulevard, Starring Glenn Close, Inches Closer to the Big Screen by Ryan McPhee

A film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, which recently concluded a Broadway return, is in the works, with the Tony-winning star in tow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:31PM

WATCH: Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, and Christine Ebersole Get Candid on Inspiring Women, Sacrifices, and Their First Headshots by Adam Hetrick

The War Paint stars sit down with Kristin Chenoweth for a Facebook Live chat session filled with insightful (and a few hilarious) responses from the Tony-winning trio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Van Gogh's Ear by Wendy Caster

Waiting for Van Gogh's Ear to start is a pleasure, since it gives you time to really examine Vanessa Jame's open and elegant set. It's all black and white, with dramatic strips of …

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 04:12PM

What Do Critics Think of the Marjorie Prime Movie? by Olivia Clement

The film, adapted from Jordan Harrison’s acclaimed play, stars Jon Hamm, Geena Davis, Tim Robbins, and Lois Smith.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:10PM

Dandy Darkly’s Myth Mouth! by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written, Performed, & Produced by Dandy Darkly Nominations: Outstanding Performance Art Production; Outstanding Solo Performance, Dandy Darkly; Outstanding Original Music: Rachel Blumbe…

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 04:08PM

RARRRRR!! Express Your Creativity And Smite Your Inner Demons! by Joe Patti

My admiration of Zenpencils artist Gavin Aung Than continues to grow with his illustration of Berne Brown’s thoughts on personal creativity. Below are screenshots of the first few pane…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 04:06PM

Review: Listening (Yes, Listening) to the Beauty of van Gogh by Ben Brantley

An exquisite multidisciplinary performance piece blurs the senses in considering the life and work of this Dutch artist.

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

Stage & Screen Vet Alan Arkin Joins Disney's Live-Action DUMBO by BroadwayWorld

Stage and screen veteran Alan Arkin has signedon for the live-action reimagining of Disney's 1941 animated classic 'Dumbo.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Theater News: Repertorio Español's 50th Season to Feature Nilo Cruz World Premiere

The season will also include an adaptation of a novel by Gabriel García Márquez.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk “School of Rock” by Hoehnek

Jack Black and Richard Linklater talk about the making of "School of Rock" and how they approached studio comedy in a new way. The post Richard Linklater and Jack Black talk “School of…

SOURCE: PBS at 03:48PM

Jack And Jill Plays - Part 1 - Purpose by Adam Szymkowicz

About Jack and Jill Plays: Today is my 40th birthday. I'm going to do something new.  Post a short play every day as long as I can.  This does not mean that I wrote this play to…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 03:42PM

What Did Los Angeles Critics Think of the Hamilton National Tour? by Ryan McPhee

The L.A. leg of the road production officially opened at the Pantages Theatre August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:37PM

7 Off-Broadway Shows Closing Before the End of August by Olivia Clement

Don’t miss these summer productions as they wrap up their final performances.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:33PM

‘Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie in Early Development at Disney by Justin Kroll

With Disney’s untitled Han Solo “Star Wars” standalone film approaching the finish line, Disney is now looking to tell the story of another iconic character in a galaxy far…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:19PM

L.A. Theater Review: ‘Hamilton’ at Hollywood Pantages by Peter Debruge

Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop musical finally reaches L.A., celebrating a time when politics was about passion, and everyone was an immigrant.

SOURCE: Variety at 03:16PM

'The Devil, Probably' at Walter Reade Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Film Society of Lincoln Center will see the screening of the 1997 French drama "The Devil, Probably". In "The Devil, Probably", director Robert Bresson turned his attention to the polit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:13PM

Chicago Theater Review: ‘Trevor,’ Musical Based on the Oscar-Winning Short by Gordon Cox

The sincere and entirely enjoyable new musical “Trevor” is based on the 1994 short film of the same name, known for its Oscar win but even more for having inspired suicide prevention org…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:08PM

'Hamilton' opened in L.A. last night and it was major by Usa Today, Usa Today

Opening night of the traveling stage show was filled with tons of stars, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, who spoke onstage.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 03:02PM

Cristin Milioti by Billboard

The versatile stage and screen star, known for her Tony-nominated turn in "Once," chats about her career on- and off-Broadway and her pop-centric concerts.

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 03:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Alan Arkin Joins Cast of Live-Action Dumbo by Andrew Gans

Tim Burton will direct the upcoming Disney film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

BWW TV Exclusive: BROADWAY BARTENDER Pours a Drink with THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR's Arnie Burton by BroadwayWorld TV

In thisepisode of Broadway Bartender, hostAnthony Caporalewelcomes special guest for The Government Inspector,Arnie Burton, to the bar

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

BWW Editor-in-Chief Robert Diamond to Moderate STREAMING THE PERFORMING ARTS Panel, Featuring Santino Fontana, Ted Chapin, Alex Timbers and More by BroadwayWorld

Cennarium will host a 'Streaming the Performing Arts,' panel at Lincoln Center on September 15. Acting as moderator will be BroadwayWorld's very ownEditor-In-Chief Robert Diamond.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

EMMYS 2017: Before He Played an American Film Director, Alfred Molina Started as a British Stage Actor by Ruthie Fierberg

Feud marks Molina’s second Emmy nomination, but he’s already got three Tony nominations in the bank.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:21PM

Radio City Rockettes Stop Traffic on Sixth Ave by Sandi Durell

  It’s Christmas in August for the iconic Radio City Rockettes as they performed outside Radio City Music Hall on Sixth Avenue today.   The excitement began when Santa Claus …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 02:18PM

Photos: Making cinema live in Lula del Ray

Manual Cinema have brought their cinematic puppetry experience to the Edinburgh Fringe this year

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 02:12PM

A Unique Acquisition for Equities First Holdings by Rino16

Equities First Holdings, one of the leading advisory and investment firms around the world, was first established in 2012 in London, United Kingdom, where today it has its central office. Fr…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 02:08PM

Bricolage and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh announce behind-the-scenes immersive project 'DODO' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Bricolage Production Company and Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh will pull back the curtain at the Museums of Art and Natural History for “DODO,” the latest and largest immersive project …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:07PM

Theater News: Phillipa Soo, Bryce Pinkham, and More Cast in MasterVoices Concert Of Thee I Sing

The MasterVoices 2017-18 season will also feature Tony winner Victoria Clark.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Santa Claus and the Rockettes Celebrate Christmas in August

The annual event kicks off the 2017 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Maren Conrad explains the significance of koi fish in her MARRS Building mural

Sacramento artist Maren Conrad is painting a mural that spans the back of midtown's MARRS Building during the Wide Open Walls mural event. Conrad said the design is partly an homage to Chine…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 01:59PM

Bryan Valenzuela discusses how recent events in Charlottesville have influenced his mural for Wide Open Walls

Sacramento artist Bryan Valenzuela is creating a mural at 1810 28th Street as part of the Wide Open Walls mural event. He said the image is a "tug of war" that reflects the divisiveness of t…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 01:58PM

Lilli Cooper, Taylor Trensch Add Their Voices to Blake Daniel Sings Laura Marling at Joe’s Pub by Robert Viagas

The August 21 concert in NYC is a tribute to the British folk singer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:53PM

Go Inside Rehearsals for Paul Rudnick’s Big Night Starring Wendie Malick by Hannah Vine

The Center Theatre Group production begins performances September 10 under the direction of Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:49PM

Joke Master Norm Macdonald At Foxwoods by Christopher Arnott

Norm Macdonald's been declared "a modern master of the long joke" (by the pop culture site Vulture) and "one subversive, hilarious dude" (by Paste magazine). A viral video of Macdonald telli…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:44PM

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco At Mohegan

Originally from the midwest, comedian Sebastian Maniscalco moved to Los Angeles a couple of decades ago when he was in his 20s. His big break turned out to be a slot on Vince Vaughn's 2006 W…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:43PM

Your Guide to See Broadway’s Big Headliners This Season

Oscar, Tony, Emmy, & BAFTA winners and nominees abound this season on Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:21PM

Narrow basements and collisions with dancers in 'The Remains' at Defibrillator by Lauren Warnecke

Wednesday’s heavy summer rain left the Chicago sidewalks steaming as guests filed into the new Defibrillator Gallery space in Noble Square, just a few blocks southwest of the gallery’s l…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:20PM

Win Tickets to See Andy Mientus's BURN ALL NIGHT on Opening Night at A.R.T. by BroadwayWorld

Today, the American Repertory Theater, TBD Theatricals, and the team of Burn All Night announce a digital scavenger hunt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Afterglow by Darryl Reilly

Having a background in dance accounts for Gelman’s mesmerizing staging that is filled with finely choreographed sequences. Characters take showers onstage with actual water cascading on th…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:16PM

Women Swing for the Fences in Gabrielle Sinclair’s Vassar-Set Baseball Play “The Resolute” by Kenneth Jones

Playwright Gabrielle Sinclair went rooting through the pages of Vassar College’s archives in preparation to write her new female-cast play, The Resolute, about the formation of a women’s…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 01:13PM

Theater Review: “The Doctor’s Dilemma” — Problem Solved by Jim Kates

The ethical deliberations and the professional backbiting and banter of the doctors -- in the skilled hands of the director and cast -- is energized by genuine camaraderie.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:12PM

SAMSON AND DELILAH Arcola, E8 by Libby Purves and Friends

GUEST REVIEWER CHARLOTTE VALORI MARVELS AT MARIANNE VIDAL Aylin Bozok’s productions of French opera for Grimeborn have all been marked by their elegance, restraint and psychological intens…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 01:02PM

#EdFringe isn’t for me: Confessions of an Edinburgh festival avoider by Stephanie Ressort

“What do you mean you’ve never been to the Edinburgh Festival? You must go, you’d love it." Yeap, it’s that time of year where I hear variations of the above ad nauseam.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Judith Light on Singing Alanis Morissette on ‘Transparent,’ Why Broadway Feels Like Home by Gordon Cox

Judith Light sings! The actress, known for everything from TV work (“One Life to Live,” “Who’s the Boss?” “Ugly Betty”) to Tony-winning stage turns (“Other Desert Cities,” …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

Kids Now Casting: Tell the Story in ‘Once on This Island Jr.’

As Ahrens and Flaherty's “Once on This Island” readies itself for its Broadway return, get the opportunity to act in the junior version of the show in Chicago!  “Once …

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Blogs: My First Fringe: performing at Army@The Fringe has been an astonishing experience

Pauline Mayers explains why being at the Fringe for the 70th anniversary is important.

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:54PM

Review: Edinburgh review: Anyone's Guess How We Got Here (Zoo Venues)

Barrel Organ's latest show is a dark Thelma and Louise-style journey of self-discovery

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:54PM

VIDEO: RHINOCEROS Director Talks Eugene Ionesco's Take on Theatre of the Absurd by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are now underway for the Yiddish world premiere of RHINOCEROS, by Eugene Ionesco, and performances are set to begin September 7th, with the Opening on Thursday, September 14th at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

Competition: Win tickets to Joe Orton’s What the Butler Saw on film at the BFI plus Q&A by The Stage

Orton’s last play offers a cascade of breathtaking and brilliant one-liners in the style of Oscar Wilde. Completed just before his death

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:45PM

Get 2-for-1 Tickets to More Than 20 Broadway Shows, On Sale Now for Broadway Week by Olivia Clement

NYC Broadway Week will offer affordable tickets to Hello, Dolly!, Wicked, Waitress, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:34PM

Bruce Springsteen Sets Broadway Dates + More New York Theater News

On Broadway and beyond, a curtain can rise as quickly as it can fall; a star can be swapped as easily as Bernie Telsey can say, “That’s enough.” Theater is the beating hear…

SOURCE: Backstage at 12:30PM

From Page to Stage podcast: What can we do to increase diversity in musical theatre?

StageFaves founder Terri Paddock hosted a panel debate this week to help open the fifth annual From Page to Stage festival of new musicals, in its new home at The Other Palace. Listen to the…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 12:29PM

OWN Picks Up TV Drama From Oscar-Winning Moonlight Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney by Adam Hetrick

Oprah Winfrey Network has signed on to air the hour-long drama series inspired by events from the playwright’s own life.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

‘Indecent’ Comes to THIRTEEN’s Great Performances by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning play Indecent comes to THIRTEEN's Great Performances this November.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM

Get Two-for-One Tickets to 23 Shows During NYC Broadway Week by BroadwayWorld

NYC amp Company, New York City's official destination marketing organization, announced NYC Broadway Week tickets are on sale to the public today beginning at 1030am EST.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Bryce Pinkham, Phillipa Soo, and Elizabeth Stanley-Led OF THEE I SING Headlines MasterVoices' 2017-18 Season by BroadwayWorld

MasterVoices- dedicated to the art of musical storytelling and celebrating the power of the human voice - announces its 2017-18 season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

'Trevor' a promising musical about a kid who's easy to love by Chris Jones

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion," tweeted the 44th president of the United States in the aftermath of white nationa…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:15PM

Exhibition celebrates 110-year history of Darlington Hippodrome by Georgia Snow

Darlington Hippodrome has unveiled a new exhibition celebrating the history and architecture of its Edwardian building, as it prepares to reopen after

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Sutton’s Secombe Theatre could reopen as community-run business by Tim Bano

A year after it was forced to close, Sutton’s Secombe Theatre could reopen as a community-run venture if a local campaign group

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

LIKE DOLPHINS CAN SWIM – #EdFringe by Laura Kressly

When they were kids, Alice promised Sam that when they were grown, they would still hang out and play superheroes. Now they’re uni students home for the summer and have both changed a lot …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Film News: Jessica Keenan Wynn Joins Mamma Mia! Film Sequel

Wynn will share a character with Christine Baranski in the ABBA musical movie.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Announces 2017-18 Touring Cast

James Taylor Odom and Blake Price will headline the show on its North American tour.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Art edges toward the apocalypse at Axis Gallery National Juried Exhibition

Over the years, Axis Gallery’s National Juried Exhibitions have been one of the brightest spots in Sacramento’s summer art scene. This year’s, the 12th annual, is no exception. Juror M…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 12:00PM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Half of Scotland’s BAME arts workforce see ethnicity as a barrier – survey by Giverny Masso

Half of ethnic minority arts workers in Scotland see their ethnicity as a barrier to career progression, a major new survey has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:56AM

Mark Your Calendars for These 6 CBS Premieres, Including Iain Armitage-Led Young Sheldon by Andrew Gans

The network's upcoming series feature Tony winner Linda Lavin, stage and screen alum Jeremy Piven, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:55AM

Features: 10 great showtunes from musicals that flopped

Which songs would you include on this list? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:48AM

Rufus Wainwright and Playwright Daniel MacIvor Workshopping New Opera by Olivia Clement

The new piece, titled Hadrian, is commissioned by Toronto’s Canadian Opera Company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

4 Things You’ll Learn About Michael Moore From His Broadway Show by Ruthie Fierberg

More than a call to “dump Trump,” the stories told in The Terms of My Surrender prove little acts (on any side) lead to big change.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:38AM

King Lear, Shakespeare's Globe, London, review: A naked emotional spontaneity in Kevin McNally's fine performance by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Nancy Meckler's 'King Lear' may not be a great production but it is an honourable one that gathers in a gutting climax

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:36AM

Rick and Morty x Vulture: A Trip to ‘Spongebob Universe Show’ by Kenny Wassus,granger Willson

Vulture sat down with the co-creators of Rick and Morty, Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, along with producer Ryan Ridley, and voice actors Spencer Grammer (Summer), and Sarah Chalke (Beth), a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:33AM

Sherman album series: Bumblescratch (2016 London Concert Cast Recording) by Ian Foster

As A Spoonful of Sherman, a tribute to three generations of Sherman family music, including childhood classics by the Sherman Brothers, continues Live at Zedel until 20 August 2017, Ian Fost…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

Final Portrait — arch and amusing Giacometti biopic

Geoffrey Rush stars as the artist in this exercise in genius tourism

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La Soledad — vivid

A film from Venezuela that reflects the country’s daily struggle with despair

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Quest — honest and honourable

An engaging documentary follows the lives of an American family over eight years

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:27AM

See Lin-Manuel Miranda Make a Special Appearance at the L.A. Opening of Hamilton by Hannah Vine

The L.A. leg of the tour officially opened at the Pantages Theatre August 16.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:26AM

Brandy Norwood Greets the Press Ahead of Her Return to Broadway’s Chicago by Marc J. Franklin

The Grammy winner will play a limited engagement as Roxie Hart through August 31 at the Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Review: Red Button, theSpace on North Bridge by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Formed in 2009 by Fumi Gomez and Juan Echenique, Horatio Theatre Company specialise in Science Fiction theatre, giving particular focus to new writing and original storytelling. In bringing …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:24AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Party Game at Wee Red Bar by Chris McCormack

Not the most exciting soiree... Chris McCormack sets up a party he'd rather not attend in bluemouth inc's immersive experience. The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Party Game at Wee Red Bar ap…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 11:18AM

Sherman album series: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2002 Original London Cast Recording) by Ian Foster

As A Spoonful of Sherman, a tribute to three generations of Sherman family music, including childhood classics by the Sherman Brothers, continues Live at Zedel until 20 August 2017, Ian Fost…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:15AM

Review Roundup: HAMILTON Tour Opens in Los Angeles by Review Roundups

Few things have been as highly anticipated as the national tour of the sweeping hit Hamilton, which made its second stop in Los Angeles last night.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Photo Coverage: Brandy Norwood Gets Ready to Take on Roxie Hart! by Walter McBride

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Brandy Grammy Award-winner Brandy Norwood returns to Broadway in Chicago for a special 17-performance only engagement as 'Roxie Hart,' August 17 to 3…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

James Taylor Odom and Blake Price to Star in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER North American Tour; Full Cast Announced by BroadwayWorld

The 2017-2018 National Tour of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love amp Murder, produced by NETworks Presentations, announced today full casting and tour dates…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

First Look at Jesus Christ Superstar at London’s Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier-winning production returned August 11 for an extended run through September 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Cast Complete for New Tour of Tony-Winning A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder by Andrew Gans

Performances begin in September in Elmira, New York.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

‘Bandstand’ at Bernard Jacobs Theatre by Blouin

Bernard Jacobs Theatre is hosting a play, titled “Bandstand,” through September 17, 2017, which will also be the last Broadway performance of the show after a very successful run. Andy B…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:10AM

At Zanies, a still hysterical Emo Philips shows why he's Emo Philips by Zach Freeman

“I was pretty much the first comic to play this club,” comedian Emo Philips said early on in his playful and loose hourlong set Wednesday night at Zanies in Chicago. That’s no joke. Ph…

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The 2 Tasks of a Producer & a Free ticket to my Super Conference.

As I said in my blog on Monday when I announced this, I believe a Producer’s primary responsibility is to get people in a room . . . You get artists in a room to create something aweso…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:03AM

Theater News: The Wharton Comedies Begins Performances at Shakespeare & Company

The production includes two Edith Wharton one-acts, Roman Fever and The Fullness of Life.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Sherman album series: Mary Poppins (2005 Original London Cast Recording) by Ian Foster

As A Spoonful of Sherman, a tribute to three generations of Sherman family music, including childhood classics by the Sherman Brothers, continues Live at Zedel until 20 August 2017, Ian Fost…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Phillipa Soo and Bryce Pinkham Will Star in Of Thee I Sing as Part of MasterVoices’ 2017–2018 Season by Ryan McPhee

The new lineup also features Elizabeth Stanley, David Pittu, and Tony winner Victoria Clark.

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‘A Little Night Music’ at Watermill Theatre by Blouin

Watermill Theatre is hosting the show, titled “A Little Night Music,” at Newbury in Berkshire through September 16, 2017. This small theatre, which feels like an idyllic rural retreat th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:59AM

Anyone’s Guess How We Got Here review at Zoo, Edinburgh – ‘unsettling and intriguingly disruptive’ by Natasha Tripney

The third show from Barrel Organ, the company behind Nothing and Some People Talk about Violence, sees its work evolving in intriguing

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Sugar, Butter, Betsy: Backstage at Waitress with Betsy Wolfe, Episode 4: Whirlwind Trip & More by Broadway.com

This week, Waitress star Betsy Wolfe shows us some backstage shenanigans, takes a whirlwind trip to Chicago and more!

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Full casting announced for Young Marx at the Bridge Theatre by Georgia Snow

Full casting has been announced for Young Marx, the first production at Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr’s new theatre. The Bridge, next

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NEWS: Nancy Carroll joins Rory Kinnear in Young Marx at Hytner’s new Bridge Theatre by Press Releases

Nancy Carroll will join the previously announced Rory Kinnear and Oliver Chris in the world premiere of Richard Bean and Clive Colman's new comedy Young Marx, which launches the new Bridge T…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:52AM

‘The Terms of My Surrender’ at Belasco Theatre by Blouin

Belasco Theatre is hosting the Broadway debut of “The Terms of My Surrender’ at their Modtown West location through October 22, 2017. Michael Mayer’s directorial venture after working …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:50AM

30 Years Ago in NYC (Because I’ve Now Been Here That Long) by Trav S.D.

I marked this on my calendar to write about today: 30 years ago (yesterday and today) there occurred a curious alignment of stars and planets that New Age people called “the Harmonic C…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:48AM

Jonathan Shmidt Chapman’s Vision for Young Audiences by American Theatre Editors

Kids' theatre is a big tent, not a sideshow, but TYA/USA's new leader craves more specificity and clarity about its mission and impact.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:45AM

Review: Cow, Underbelly by Samson Hawkins

Cow is billed as a rural tragi-comedy with songs, though it is more of a one person show about rural life. A woman leaves her liberal, metropolitan, elite London life to help out on her fa…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:36AM

'Hamilton' opening night in Hollywood: Stars, song and some tears by Deborah Vankin

When the curtain finally rose and those first familiar notes of “Hamilton” rang out inside the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on opening night Wednesday, the audience erupted in applause so …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 10:35AM

Theatre News: Full casting announced for Bridge Theatre's Young Marx

The show will open the newly built venue in October

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:33AM

Laura and Linda Benanti Add 4 Feb. Concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below After Canceling 2 Oct. Dates by Robert Viagas

The mother-daughter duo will bring The Story Goes On back to the midtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

Laura and Linda Benanti Add 4 February Concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below by Robert Viagas

The mother-daughter duo will bring The Story Goes On back to the midtown venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

The Laramie Project Project: Uniting Worldwide Stages to Spread Awareness of Hate Crimes by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Alyssa Sileo. High school performing arts student Alyssa Sileo discusses how creating a theatre advocacy project based on The Laramie Project helped her unite communities in the face of a…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:14AM

For the First Time in Costume! Costumes Revealed for Disney's FROZEN, Opening Tonight in Denver by BroadwayWorld

This morning, EW.com debuted the first look at Frozen stars Caissie Levy Elsa and Patti Murin Anna with Jelani Alladin Kristoff and John Riddle Hans in two-time Tony and Olivier Award-winnin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

See the LARP-Ready Costumes for the Broadway-Bound Frozen Musical by Jackson McHenry

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Hans will arrive on Broadway wearing the armor of level 5 characters in what appears to be a Frozen video game. Entertainment Weekly has a first look at the musical…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:03AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Majority at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Rob Drummond’s new play examines democracy, charting a journey through the Scottish Independence Referendum, Brexit and Trump. The Majority, directed by David Overend, runs at the Nationa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Daniel Evans: Our indomitable spirit won’t let a downpour ruin an open-air show by Daniel Evans

Let’s face it, summer’s over. We’ve become accustomed to a scorching fortnight in June, a mild July, a wet August, then, if

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

Want to train in acting, dance or theatremaking overseas? by Samantha Marsden

If you’re looking to travel while training, or you’d like an alternative approach to learning your craft, there are many world-class training

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Beautiful and Heathers' Jessica Keenan Wynn Will Play a Young Christine Baranski in Mamma Mia! Sequel by Andrew Gans

Filming for the movie musical is scheduled to begin in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, August 17, 2017 by Susan Grace

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FIRST LOOK: Jesus Christ Superstar Returns To Regent’s Park By Popular Demand by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by popular demand following a sell out season last year. Jesus Christ Supe…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:40AM

Janet Ulrich Brooks up for the challenge of regal TimeLine role by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

Brooks: "It is rather daunting to play an iconic character that everyone feels they know. The Queen is just so visible and there are expectations."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 09:30AM

Get a First Look at the Cast of Frozen in Costume by Hannah Vine

The pre-Broadway engagement begins performances at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Buell Theatre August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 17 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:24AM

Photos: New production images of Jesus Christ Superstar released

Pictures have been released of the new run of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical hit

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Theatre News: Total Theatre Awards announce 2017 shortlist

The awards, overseen by a panel of 28, highlight the best in circus, dance and physical or innovative theatre as well as emerging companies

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:18AM

Review: “An American in Paris” isn’t perfect, but it’s carried by those amazing Gershwin tunes by Andrew Alexander

“I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?” The creators of the new Broadway musical An American in Paris, the touring version of which is at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre through August 20, have…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 09:02AM

Review: ‘Hamilton’ Lives Up To The Hip-Hop Hype While Challenging The Status Quo by Dino-Ray Ramos

The cross-pollination of the culture of hip-hop and the Broadway musical has always been dangerous territory where artists rarely venture. The result has often been campy and embarrassingly …

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

Text of the Day: Apologia 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 09:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Looking at Lucian at the Ustinov Studio by Rosemary Waugh

Another portrait of the artist: Rosemary Waugh reviews Alan Franks' new play about Lucian Freud. The post Review: Looking at Lucian at the Ustinov Studio appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:57AM

Curtain Up On The 2017-2018 South Florida Theater Season by Bill Hirschman

If you know where to look, certainly you can find reliable warhorse titles in the upcoming theater season in South Florida, but it’s easier to find vibrant, contemporary and challenging of…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 08:36AM

Survey to investigate cuts to drama in education by Giverny Masso

The Stage has launched an investigation into the impact of curriculum changes and funding cuts on secondary school drama teaching. Working in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:30AM

Old Stock review at the Canada Hub, King’s Hall, Edinburgh – ‘stunning vocal performance’ by Natasha Tripney

In 1908 playwright Hannah Moscovitch’s great-grandparents fled the pogroms in Romania for a new life in Montreal. Old Stock, a ‘refugee musical’,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:22AM

BWW's On This Day - August 17, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Incident at Pound Ridge' Episode of YOUNGER by TV News Desk

On the next episode of YOUNGER titled 'The Incident at Pound Ridge' , sparks fly at the annual Empirical Publishing picnic and Liza finds herself caught between Josh and Charles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Review: Review: Samson and Delilah (Arcola Theatre)

A new production by Aylin Bozok is the centrepiece of this year's Grimeborn Festival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:06AM

Review: Edinburgh review: Offside (Pleasance Courtyard)

Sabrina Mahfouz and Hollie McNish's new play looks at the history of women's football

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:06AM

Review: Siren, Pleasance Dome by Joseph Winer

A woman in a swimming costume sits on a platform built within the sandy rocks on an island. A man in a red safety-guard beach top wheels around her on rollerblades. After a little bit of con…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:04AM

Theatre Ad Infinitum at 10: Odyssey & Translunar Paradise at #EdFringe by Laura Kressly

To celebrate their tenth year of creating superb physical theatre, Theatre Ad Infinitum bring two of their early works back to the Fringe. Their one-man Odyssey, touring since 2009, and the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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King Lear review – poverty-stricken Shakespeare puts spotlight on homeless by Michael Billington

Shakespeare’s Globe, London On a stripped-back stage, Nancy Meckler’s production locates Lear in a world of deprivation, broken family relationships and bubbling anger‘No disco-dancing…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Darlington’s Theatre Hullabaloo given £140k cash injection for new children’s venue by Matthew Hemley

A children’s theatre set to open in Darlington at the end of the year has been awarded a £140,000 grant that it

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

Toby Jones joins Henry Goodman in multimedia BBC Proms show by Georgia Snow

Toby Jones has joined the cast of a new BBC Proms performance combining actors with live music to explore the story behind

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

Former nudist bathing area in Plymouth is site of new pop-up theatre by Tim Bano

A former male-only nudist area in Plymouth has been transformed into a 70-seat pop-up theatre. The Lion’s Den on Plymouth Hoe is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

Dromgoole’s Oscar Wilde season to be broadcast in cinemas by Georgia Snow

Dominic Dromgoole’s Oscar Wilde season in the West End is to be broadcast live to cinemas. His new company, Classic Spring, is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:33AM

King Cowboy Rufus: Can you decipher the full meaning of the show? Doubt it. by Guest Bloggers

American theatremaker Richard Foreman's King Cowboy Rufus Rules the Universe, in which a ruddy-faced Trump-like figure takes the title role, is currently receiving its UK premiere at the Lon…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:15AM

BWW Morning Brief August 17th, 2017: Brandy Returns to the Cell Block in CHICAGO and More! by Danielle Ashley

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Brandy Norwood returns to the cell block in CHICAGO tonight and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

FEATURED SHOW: Around the World in 80 Days at Cadogan Hall, ★★★★★ reviews are in by Press Releases

Have you seen the raves reviews for our Featured Show, family-friendly adaptation of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days? The New Vic Theatre production continues at London’s Cadogan…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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FIRST LOOK: 13 The Musical, Ambassadors Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo   Meet the sensational kids starring in the new West End production of Jason Robert Brown's 13 the musical now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre. 13 is a unique musical…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:55AM

Review: Harry, Underbelly by Samson Hawkins

The brilliantly named Poor Michelle Theatre Company are a graduate company trying to make commercially viable work with a young focus. Their new show Harry, which premiered at the N16 theatr…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:54AM

Review: Your Ever Loving, Underbelly by Samson Hawkins

The Guildford 4 were wrongfully convicted for the Guildford Pub Bombings in 1974. It wasn’t until 15 years later that they were released. Based on the letters Paul Hill sent to his mother …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:54AM

A Joke review at The Space on Niddry Street, Edinburgh – ‘an amusing take on the construction of a classic gag’ by Paul Vale

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Scotsman walk onto the stage. They might not realise it yet, but it’s pretty obvious that

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:52AM

Blue Stockings review at the Yard, London – ‘highly likeable’ by Julia Rank

In 1897, the women of Girton College Cambridge were warned. They were given an explanation. Nevertheless, they persisted until women were finally

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:49AM

King Lear review at Shakespeare’s Globe, London – ‘a solid and subtle performance’ by Tim Bano

The Emma Rice era is winding down. You can feel its enriching, invigorating ichor already seeping out here, in the fairly traditional

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM

Eggsistentialism review at Summerhall, Edinburgh – ‘charismatic and charming’ by Natasha Tripney

When Joanne Ryan reached 35, she started to seriously consider when and if she would have children. After all, this is the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:43AM

Jon Pointing review – a cringeworthy new comic monster is unleashed by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Pointing’s egocentric creep Cayden Hunter and his spoof acting masterclass is mesmerisingly ghastly and deliciously daft Towards the end of last summer’s E…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:42AM

Review: Edinburgh review: Party Game (Wee Red Bar)

An immersive theatre experience from bluemouth inc. sees a surprise party turn sour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Theatre News: Emma Rice publishes Wise Children Arts Council NPO application

The application has been published on the company's website after a freedom of information request

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Review: Review: King Lear (Shakespeare's Globe)

Nancy Meckler directs the final Shakespeare in Emma Rice's last summer season in charge of the Globe

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:42AM

Christie’s makes a bid for online sales

The auction house is adapting to a customer base buying from home or the beach house

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 06:39AM

REVIEW: A Touch Of Mrs Robinson, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies There is some fun audience participation, and although the cougar could have been more strongly unleashed in places, this is a soothing gem of an hour, very well performed. …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:17AM

1917 – a Phantasmagoria review at Sweet Holyrood, Edinburgh – ‘gently political and mildly self-deprecating’ by Thom Dibdin

Gently political and mildly self-deprecating, Michael Daviot’s depiction of the world a century ago in 1917 – A Phantasmagoria is a proper treat. In the black

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:17AM

Mark Shenton: Sorry Anthony Horowitz, critics shouldn’t only be cheerleaders by Mark Shenton

There’s nothing new to artists being defensive about critics. But polymath writer Anthony Horowitz, who has written novels, TV series and plays,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:13AM

WATCH: Behind the scenes with Iris Theatre’s Hansel & Gretel cast by Press Releases

Have you booked your family ticket yet for Iris Theatre's new immersive adaptation of the Brothers Grimm's Hansel and Gretel yet? With the company's new video, go behind the scenes with the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

INTERVIEW: StageFaves at the Fringe - Prom Kween takes Edinburgh by storm!

It's official - we've found your new favourite musical at the Fringe! PROM KWEEN is taking Edinburgh by storm this August, selling to packed out, party-ready crowds at Underbelly Cowgate and…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM

Stephen Fry trilogy about ancient Greece will get world premiere at Shaw Festival by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

Tim Carroll to direct British comedian in Mythos: A Trilogy — Gods. Heroes. Men in 2018.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 17, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Broadwaysted’s Kevin Jaeger Chats About their Star-Studded Radio Play “Broadwaysted Away” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Power in Numbers by Rachel Porter

Figs in Wigs are back at the fringe this week. Here's Rachel Porter on why being part of a non-hierarchical girl gang is the perfect way to survive Edinburgh. The post Power in Numbers appe…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:44AM

Review: Edinburgh review: Circa: Humans (Underbelly Circus Hub)

The Australian circus troupe test the limits of human strength and flexibility in their Edinburgh Fringe show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:33AM

(FEAR) review at Zoo, Edinburgh – ‘told with innate honesty’ by Paul Vale

As performer Gareth Clark will testify, fear has guided him throughout his life. When he was a child, he was warned not

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:33AM

SCRIBBLE – #EdFringe ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Thought-provoking: Andy Edwards’ new play Scribble, at the Assembly Roxy, is an innovative and thought-provoking exploration of mental health.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Sugar Baby at Summerhall by Rosemary Waugh

On the nose: Rosemary Waugh reviews Alan Harris's Cardiff-based play featuring Billy the Seal. The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Sugar Baby at Summerhall appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:15AM

REVIEW: King Cowboy Rufus Rules The Universe, London Theatre Workshop ✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo So, take it for what it is, please, because it is never going to be anything else. It's a tough ride, but an interesting one, and impeccably presented. This post REVIEW: King…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:11AM

The Editor’s View: Employers hold the whip hand in diversity drive by Alistair Smith

It has been fascinating to look at some of the issues raised by Labour’s Acting Up inquiry through the prism of my

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LIMITS (Cirkus Cirkör) – Royal Festival Hall by Emma Clarendon

This rather sombre circus show looks at immigration and the reasons behind it as well as why we should all come together and support each other.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

WATCH: George Rae chats to StageFaves about his New York debut in February 2018

From West-End shows to major tours; UK premiers to exciting new musicals, George Rae has certainly been around the block when it comes to Musical Theatre in the UK, but now for the first tim…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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These Trees The Autumn Leaves Alone review at Underbelly Med Quad – ‘full of charm’ by Fergus Morgan

Australian storyteller Wil Greenway – bright eyes, bare feet, big beard, even bigger heart – trades in spinning whimsical yarns full of charm and coincidence. They

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:56AM

From a mime and his baby to singing sisters: Edinburgh's comedy double acts by Brian Logan

Trygve Wakenshaw has brought his one-year-old son as a sidekick, Flo and Joan search for love and Giants present the old disintegrating duo routineFor as long as there’s been comedy, there…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM

Snowflake review at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh – ‘bags of potential’ by Fergus Morgan

Former Lyceum artistic director Mark Thomson’s Snowflake is the inaugural production from The Network, a new ensemble for emerging talent created by the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:45AM

‘Sawyer Brown’ at The Mansion, Toronto by Blouin

“Sawyer Brown” will perform at The Mansion, Toronto.It is an American country music band. It was founded in 1981 in Florida. The founding members of the group were Bobby Randall (guitar)…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:44AM

Review: Jelly Beans, Pleasance Courtyard by Samson Hawkins

Following a troubled Glaswegian man with psychotic tendencies, Jelly Beans tries to delve into the what makes people do terrible things. But in reality it feels more like an explanation of a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:33AM

MacBlair review at C Primo, Edinburgh – ‘a pretty dull hybrid’ by Paul Vale

For Charlie Dupre’s new comedy drama, the author takes the story of Tony Blair’s rise to power and fuses it to Shakespeare’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:06AM

How clearing can be a great route into theatre by John Byrne

Looking for a last-minute university place? Whether you didn’t get the results you were hoping for or have decided late in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

Top 5 theatre jobs of the week: The Lion King, Chichester Festival Theatre, Exeter Northcott Theatre and more… by The Stage

This week’s top theatre jobs on The Stage Jobs include jobs at Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, deputy head of lighting at Chichester Festival Theatre

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Album Review: Finding Neverland (2015 Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Ian Foster

I saw, and rather liked, the musical of Finding Neverland when it premiered in Leicester back in 2012 but given the extreme redevelopment it underwent thanks to Harvey Weinstein's involveme…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Room at the Top of the House review at Zoo, Edinburgh – ‘sincere but ultimately shallow’ by Anna Winter

The Room at the Top of the House, by Lincoln University’s graduate company Stand By Theatre, is a sincere but ultimately shallow

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:46AM

HIPPO Life is Healing Through Art by Tracey Paleo

“I’m an actor and a coach.” OK. What else?  After teaching acting on Hollywood Row for years, Anthony Gilardi of Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio wanted to do more. He did. He created�…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 03:36AM

Review: Limits at the Royal Festival Hall by Ka Bradley

Well-meaning but clumsily delivered: Ka Bradley reviews Cirkus Cirkör's new work inspired by the migrant crisis. The post Review: Limits at the Royal Festival Hall appeared first on Exeunt…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:29AM

Arab arts showcase at Edinburgh fringe beset by visa difficulties by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Nearly a quarter of the performers have had their visas denied more than once and one show has been cancelled completelyThe first showcase of Arab arts at the Edinburgh Fringe has been force…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18AM

George Coles: Radical GCSE drama overhaul risks killing students’ passion by George Coles

August 24 will be a sad day for GCSE drama. The final cohort of students will receive their award as an A*-G

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Underbelly’s Charlie Wood and Ed Bartlam: ‘The fringe needs large venues. We take the risk on big shows’ by Holly Williams

The pair behind Underbelly have become experts at pop-up venues, expanding to run Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations and festivals on London’s South Bank.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The show-stopping Breck arts fest offers a bit of everything by The Know, Ray Mark Rinaldi

BIFA, as it's called, stands apart from other summer arts events by taking a free-wheeling and inclusive view of culture.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 02:42AM

Education, Education, Education review – 90s school play is smartly entertaining by Lyn Gardner

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghTaking Tony Blair’s mantra as a starting point and using a Spice Girls and Oasis soundtrack, Wardrobe Ensemble’s farce tells us much about the state of teachingI…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12AM

Brandy Norwood Returns to the Cell Block in Broadway's CHICAGO Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicagowelcomes back Grammy Award-winner Brandy Norwoodfor a special 17-performance only engagement as 'Roxie Hart,' tonight, August 17, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05AM

Annie Golden, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Allen Nichols and More Set for INNER CITY in Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Tom O'Horgan's controversial 1971 Broadway musical INNER CITY, originally produced by Harvey Milk,will be presented in concert tonight,August 17th, at Feinstein's54 Below, with shows at 700p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:05AM

Richard Jordan: The great festival divide – why Ayckbourn’s latest should be playing at the EIF by Richard Jordan

When the 2017 Edinburgh International Festival programme was launched, several of my colleagues raised an eyebrow that a new two-part play called The Divide by Alan Ayckbourn

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Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Brandy Norwood Returns Her Jazzy Roxie Hart to Broadway Hit Chicago by Andy Lefkowitz

Grammy winner Brandy Norwood returns to Broadway's Chicago for a special 17-performance engagement as Roxie Hart beginning on August 17! She continues in the role through August 31 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06AM

Stitching Into First Dates With The Stitchers Cast by Young Hollywood

Stitching Into First Dates With The Stitchers Cast YH hangs out with the cast of "Stitchers" at Comic-Con in San Diego to talk nerdy with them! Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, and Dam…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Thursday, August 17, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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For the Foodies by Mary-Anne Wright

The vivacious Julie Orkis tells us about her role and experience in the upcoming unconventional show UPROOT by Julia Levine....Continue Reading The post For the Foodies appeared first on Bro…

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 12:01AM

Betty Buckley, Jeremy Jordan, and Jonathan Groff Come to Feinstein’s/54 Below August 17–24 by Robert Viagas

See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

1970s Revue Inner City Gets a Concert Performance in NYC August 17 by Robert Viagas

Annie Golden, Yolanda Wyns, and original cast member Allan Nicholls will sing the score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Disney’s Broadway-Bound Frozen Musical Begins Performances in Denver August 17 by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the animated hit makes its world premiere prior to a 2018 Broadway bow.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

DROP THE MIC: Watch Abby Mueller’s Acoustic Cover of Beautiful’s ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?’ by Andrew Gans

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical celebrates its 1,500th performance August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

What to see, hear and do this week, August 17–24 by Andrew Alexander

Every week we’re striving to help you get the most out of our city by helping you plan the week ahead. For more events happening in Atlanta, check out our calendar page.

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:00AM

Taking a Stand Against Standing Ovations - Does every show really deserve one?

Does every show really deserve one?---I can't remember the last time I went to a Broadway show that didn't receive a standing ovation -- even though, in my opinion, many didn't earn it. I ge…

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Brandy Norwood Returns to Broadway Cast of Chicago by Andrew Gans

The Grammy winner begins a limited engagement August 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

#TBT: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Off-Broadway Cast of Hamilton at The Public Theater by Betsy Kaplan

This Thursday we remember the sold-out Off-Broadway engagement of the Tony-winning Best Musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Playbill Mixtape: Musical Theatre 101, The 1930s by Ruthie Fierberg

This week’s soundtrack features 19 tunes from musical theatre history every Broadway fan must know.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Meet the Broadway Producer Who Directed ‘One of the Best Movies of the Year’ by Olivia Clement

How Amanda Lipitz went from producing musicals to directing the critically-acclaimed film about sisterhood and social change: Step.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Renaissance Festival takes visitors back 400 years by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If you would like to escape the here and now, you can venture back to the 1600s with a quick trip on the PA Turnpike.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 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