Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Betty Buckley Calls Out Donald Trump for Playing 'Memory' at Rally by Alexa Criscitiello

The gloves are off for Betty Buckley this evening, after the star caught word that her iconic recording of the Broadway ballad, 'Memory' from the musical Cats was played at tonight's rally f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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RIP: Three-Time Tony Winner Tom Meehan, Wrote “The Producers,” “Annie,” “Hairspray” by Roger Friedman

Tom Meehan has died at age 88. My friend and neighbor, who I was lucky to know, was a Broadway superstar when Categories: Broadway Reviews Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 10:24PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Thomas Meehan, Who Wrote the Books for Broadway Hits, Dies at 88 by Neil Genzlinger

“Annie,” “Hairspray” and “The Producers” were among Mr. Meehan’s Tony Award-winning credits.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:42PM

Taking The Show On The Road: San Francisco Is A Theater Town by Bill Hirschman

The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz, all beckon visitors. Yet in the popular consciousness, theater in San Francisco does not strike many as a stand-alone reason to book a week ther…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 09:36PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of 'Annie,' dead at 88

The three-time Tony Award-winning book writer best known for transforming the Little Orphan Annie into a smash Broadway musical has died.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:20PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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'Film socialisme' at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Jean-Luc Godard’s 2010 French drama film "Film socialisme" will be screened at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building in New York.The film is written by Hannah Arendt and Walter Benjamin and casts J…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:58PM

‘A Simple Life’ at Babylon, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

The award-winning 2011 Hong Kong drama by Ann Hui “A Simple Life” will be playing at Babylon in Berlin.Roger Leung is a single, middle-aged film producer in Hong Kong who lives with Chun…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:55PM

‘Pauline at the Beach’ at Les 3 Luxembourg, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The 1983 French comedy drama by Éric Rohmer “Pauline at the Beach” will be playing at Les 3 Luxembourg in Paris.Pauline is 15 years old and is on her way with her older cousin Marion, w…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:54PM

Hey Macarena: Saudi police detain 14-year-old boy for dancing in the street by Reuters In Dubai

Teenager filmed performing 1990s dance hit at traffic lights held for ‘improper public behaviour’ in JeddahSaudi police said on Tuesday they had detained a 14-year-old boy who was filmed…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54PM

‘Café Society’ at Anteo Spazio Cinema, Milan by Blouin Artinfo

“Café Society”, the 2016 romantic comedy by Woody Allen,  will be playing at Anteo Spazio Cinema in Milan.Young Bobby Dorfman travels from New York in the hopes of finding an excit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:54PM

‘Ryan’s Daughter’ at Filmoteca de Catalunya, Barcelona by Blouin Artinfo

David Lean’s epic 1970 romantic drama “Ryan’s Daughter” will be playing at Filmoteca de Catalunya in Barcelona.Rosy Ryan Shaughnessy is married to the schoolmaster of the village. Wh…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:52PM

'Full Moon in Paris' at Walter Reade Theater, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Film Society of Lincoln Center will be screening the 1984 French comedy-drama, "Full Moon in Paris", at Walter Reade Theater, New York. Directed and written by Éric Rohmer, "Full Moon …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:51PM

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

Film Forum, New York, will see the screening of the 1967 American comedy-drama film, "The Graduate". Directed by Mike Nicholas and written by Buck Henry and Calder Willingham, the movie…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:49PM

Do We Underestimate The Power Of “Wow, I Didn’t Know You Were So Talented”? by Joe Patti

I had mentioned before that I will be presenting part of a pre-conference professional development session at the Arts Midwest Conference next week. I was going to make a shameless plug for …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:42PM

‘Kiki's Delivery Service’ at Village East Cinema, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Village East Cinema, New York, will be screening the 1989 animated classic, ‘Kiki's Delivery Service’ as part of the Studio Ghibli Festival.From Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki comes the bel…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:33PM

‘Fox and His Friends’ by Rainer Werner Fassbinder at BAM, New York by Blouin Artinfo

BAM, New York, will be screening 'Fox and His Friends' (German: Faustrecht der Freiheit), also known as Fist-Right of Freedom, the 1975 German New Wave rebel Rainer …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:31PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-Winning Writer of Annie and Hairspray, Dead at 88 by Tolly Wright

Thomas Meehan, the three-time Tony Award-winning book writer best known for the hit Broadway musical Annie, died in his Manhattan home, reports Playbill. He was 88. His death was confirmed b…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:27PM

‘The Boxer and Death’ by Peter Solan at Anthology Film Archives, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Anthology Film Archives, New York will be screening ‘The Boxer and Death’ (Original title: Boxer A Smrť), a1962 Slovak film directed by Peter Solan, based on the life of …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:25PM

Our Dear, New Evan Hansens by Broadwaydirect

The answer to the big question “Who will replace Ben Platt when he departs Dear Evan Hansen this fall?” has finally been answered. The title role will be filled by Noah Galvin o…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:11PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Names Replacements for Ben Platt by Sopan Deb

Mr. Platt, who became a star as a result of “Dear Evan Hansen,” is departing the show in the fall. He’ll be replaced by Taylor Trensch and Noah Galvin.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:06PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Wrestling play 'Chad Deity' returns in a world that's even more foreign by Kerry Reid

Kristoffer Diaz’s “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” caused a bone-shaking, brain-tickling sensation when it premiered nearly nine years ago at Victory Gardens. It transferred to o…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 07:33PM

Breaking: New ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Casting Announced by Matthew Wexler

Noah Galvin (ABC's 'The Real O'Neals') and Taylor Trensch ('Hello, Dolly!') will take over the Tony Award-winning role originated by Ben Platt.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:06PM

The New Evan Hansen is … Taylor Trensch by Peter Marks

The actor will be the permanent replacement for Tony winner Ben Platt.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:06PM

Theater News: Taylor Trensch, Noah Galvin to Replace Ben Platt in Dear Evan Hansen

Galvin will take on the role between November and January, with Trensch joining the cast thereafter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Noah Galvin and Taylor Trensch Are the Next Evan Hansens by Jackson McHenry

Dear Evan Hansen has found not one, but two actors who will follow Tony-winner Ben Platt when he steps out of that striped blue polo shirt this November. The musical announced today that Noa…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:47PM

Familiar face at Walnut Street Theatre is bowing out

Ralph Weeks, director of marketing and public relations for the Walnut Street Theatre since 2003, has resigned. His last day on the job will be Sept. 8, after which he will return to his nat…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 06:43PM

National Treasures: Celebrating Broadway at the Kennedy Center Honors by Alexa Criscitiello

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual celebration held to honor those in the arts for a lifetime of contributions to American culture. Beginning in 1978, the honors are held annually in the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Dan Goggin and Robert Lorick's JOHNNY MANHATTAN Musical to Premiere in Michigan by BroadwayWorld

More than 40 years after its creation, Dan Goggin and Robert Lorick's musical, Johnny Manhattan, will have its world premiere at the Meadow Brook Theatre 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Breaking News: He Will Be Found! Broadway's DEAR EVAN HANSEN Taps New Stars for Title Role by BroadwayWorld

Producer Stacey Mindich has announced that Taylor Trensch, currently starring on Broadway in Hello, Dolly, will star as the title character in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan H…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

People You Should Know . . . Seena Jon by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Cosmo Fujiyama)Seena Jon is a comedian, producer, actor, and lawyer. His weekly podcast, The Brighter Side, is hardcore self-help that attempts to put a positive spin on subjects l…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:33PM

People You Should Know . . . Mark Andrew Garner by Zack Calhoon

MARK ANDREW GARNER, a graduate of @bdcnyc #ProSemNation, was most recently Neleus in Mary Poppins at Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Swing/Young Max u/s in The Grinch Who Stole Ch…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:33PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: Noah Galvin, Taylor Trensch to Replace Ben Platt in Title Role by Seth Kelley

Ben Platt is waving goodbye to “Dear Evan Hansen” (presumably through a window). His temporary replacement beginning Nov. 21 is Noah Galvin, who previously starred on the ABC sit…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:30PM

‘Dear Evan Hansen’: ‘Hello, Dolly!’s Taylor Trensch Set For Title Role After Noah Galvin Steps In For 2 Months by Erik Pedersen

There soon will be a new Evan Hansen on Broadway — and then another. Dear Evan Hansen producer Stacey Mindich said today that Taylor Trensch, who plays Barnaby Tucker in the Main S…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:26PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of ‘Annie,’ dies by Associated Press

Meehan wrote the books for three shows that ran over 2,000 performances on Broadway: "Annie," "The Producers" and "Hairspray."

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 06:25PM

Thomas Meehan, Co-Writer of Broadway’s ‘Annie’ and ‘The Producers,’ Dies at 88 by Gordon Cox

Thomas Meehan, the co-writer of Broadway hits “Annie,” “The Producers,” and “Hairspray,” has died. He was 88. The winner of three Tony Awards, Meehan was …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:20PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Erin Wilhelmi of A Doll's House, Part 2 by Broadway.com

Erin Wilhelmi stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about A Doll's House, Part 2 and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Taylor Trensch 'Will Be Found' in Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Taylor Trensch, currently starring on Broadway in Hello, Dolly!, will star as the title character in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen, beginning mid-January 2018, followi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

'She the People' coming to UP Comedy Club by Morgan Greene

The Second City’s “She the People: Girlfriends’ Guide to Sisters Doing it for Themselves” will open this fall at UP Comedy Club. The new sketch comedy show, created, designed and per…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:15PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of 'Annie,' dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Three-time Tony Award-winning book writer Thomas Meehan, best known for transforming the Little Orphan Annie cartoon strip into the smash Broadway musical "A…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:09PM

Janusz Glowacki, Polish Playwright and Novelist, Dies at 78 by Neil Genzlinger

Mr. Glowacki, whose plays were produced at the Public and other New York theaters, used dark humor to comment on turbulent times.

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

Dear Evan Hansen Names its New Evans by Olivia Clement

Hello, Dolly! star Taylor Trensch and Noah Galvin will step into the title role after Ben Platt's depature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:05PM

Morgan Freeman Will be Awarded SAG’s Highest Honor

A voice that is recognized all over the world is now being recognized for a lifetime of achievement. Morgan Freeman has been awarded SAG-AFTRA’s highest distinction, the SAG Life Achie…

SOURCE: Backstage at 06:00PM

Theater News: Participants of Theater Directors Retreat Have Been Announced

The Sundance Institute and LUMA Foundation retreat takes place in France.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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FIRST LOOK: Sara Kestelman in The Lady In The Van at Theatre Royal Bath by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo We hope you enjoy Nobby Clark's great production photos from the Theatre Royal Bath's new production of Alan Bennett's The Lady In The Van directed by Jonathan Church. In 197…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:59PM

Review: A Super Fan Takes on Babs by Michael Block

By Michael BlockRufus did Judy at Carnegie Hall now Blake is doing Barbra at the Laurie Beechman. In a return engagement, Blake McIver pays homage to Barbra Streisand in Blake Sings Barbra. …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:54PM

Dramatists Guild Exec Pens Open Letter Following Article on Shelton Theater 'JUDAS' Controversy by BroadwayWorld

Dramatists Guild's Executive Director of Business Affairs Ralph Sevush just sent an open letter to KQED Arts and John Wilkins after the publication of an article on the recent controversy su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Broadway Mourns the Passing of Thomas Meehan by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Photo Flash: Beth Leavel, Judith Light and Chad Kimball Join Frank DiLella at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented the 14th episode of 'Show Biz After Hours with Frank DiLella' on Monday, August 21. Frank's Very Special Guests were Beth Leavel currently s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-winning story writer of 'Annie,' dies by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The three-time Tony Award-winning book writer best known for transforming the Little Orphan Annie cartoon strip into the smash Broadway musical "Annie&qu…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:50PM

Jerry Lewis’ dislike for Lynn Redgrave nearly ruined his stage career by Michael Riedel

Jerry Lewis, who died this week at 91, scored in just about every branch of show business: nightclubs, radio, television, concerts, movies and records. But it was only relatively late in lif…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:45PM

Knives in Hens review at the Donmar Warehouse, London – ‘beautiful and brutal’ by Tim Bano

It looks like a Yael Farber production. It sounds like one too. It evens smells like one, all earthy and damp. And

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:43PM

Knives in Hens, Donmar Warehouse, review – Yaël Farber not symbolic enough by Aleks.sierz

The star director’s revival of a nineties classic is atmospheric but unconvincing Hark, is that the call of the earth I hear? In a frenetic urban world, the myth of rural simplicity exerts…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:42PM

Fowler Museum events by Pauline Adamek

Upcoming events at the Fowler Museum at UCLA campus offer something for virtually everyone.   Story Time at the Fowler Friday, September 1, 11:30am-12:30pm Fowler Museum

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:24PM

People You Should Know . . . Cailín Heffernan by Zack Calhoon

Cailín Heffernan-(Libretto/Director-Choreographer) is the Associate Artistic Director of Boomerang Theatre Company.  For Boomerang, she has directed: Shakespeare's Cymbeline and Love�…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:24PM

Broadway Alums Sarah Paulson, Cheyenne Jackson, and More Serve Political Scares in AHS: Cult Trailer by Ryan McPhee

The new chapter of American Horror Story also features Tony nominees Alison Pill, Frances Conroy, and Mare Winningham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

KNIVES IN HENS Donmar, WC1 by Libby Purves and Friends

A PRIMITIVE AWAKENING      It is dark. An earth floor, plank stable door ,  murky pond. Sometimes a candle is lit, but Soutra Gilmour’s set remains tenebrous , primitive. A wom…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 05:13PM

Odds & Ends: You Could Be Ralphie Parker in TV's Live A Christmas Story Musical, MAD Magazine Is Getting the Stage Treatment & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. You Could Be A Christmas Story's Ralphie Parker! Fox is holding a nationwide casting call for the central role of young…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Thomas Meehan, Book Writer Behind Musical Comedies Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, Dies at 88 by Andy Lefkowitz

Thomas Meehan, the mastermind of musical comedy who won Tony Awards for his collaborations on Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, died on August 22, according to Deadline. He was 88. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:04PM

Theater News: World Premiere of 1975 Musical Johnny Manhattan to Take Place at Meadow Brook Theatre

The musical is written by Dan Goggin and Robert Lorick.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Arch Contemporary Ballet: The ‘pointe’ of motion by Admin

Sheen Center, New York, New York.  August 13, 2017. There’s a certain stereotype of dancers as people who stay quiet, do what they’re told and play by the rules. Yet when it comes time …

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 04:54PM

Stratford Festival to stage The Rocky Horror Show as part of 2018 season

The repertory theatre company plans to present a total of 12 productions next year

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 04:48PM

Joel Perez Takes on Seven Questions About The Public Theater, Vision Boards, Shakespeare & As You Like It

Catch up with Lortel winner Joel Perez as he talks about his upcoming projects, his Shakespeare dream roles, and more.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:29PM

Review: Paige's Fabulous Confessions by Michael Block

By Michael BlockAt first glance, you might think Paige Turner is going to give you a sugary sweet night of entertainment. But don't judge this book by its cover. Her sweet facade quickly giv…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:24PM

The Music Center Spotlight Program by Pauline Adamek

Applications are now open for The Music Center Spotlight Program.  This is an annual, free Premier Arts Education Program for High School Students that offers

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:18PM

Keeping Up with Daveed Diggs: Five Upcoming Projects You Should Know About by Alexa Criscitiello

Daveed Diggs stole the hearts of audiences when he leapt into the spotlight in the original cast of 'Hamilton.' Earning instant acclaim and nabbing a Tony for Best Performance by a Featured …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Interview: Aidan Redmond on Performing Teresa Deevy’s Lost Plays by K Krombie

Playwright Teresa Deevy is quite the enigmatic rediscovery. A native of Waterford, Ireland, Deevy achieved a rapid run of success, writing six plays for The Abbey Theatre (Ireland’s Nation…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:12PM

The Village Voice Announces Plans to Discontinue Free Print Edition by BroadwayWorld

Earlier today, the Village Voice announced an end its free, weekly print edition. The announcement comes following a series of changes to the publication after the brand was taken over by Pe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

VIDEO: IN & OF ITSELF's Derek DelGaudio Unveils New Video on Being a Magician in Our Times by BroadwayWorld

Derek DelGaudio, the mind behind the incredible In amp Of Itself currently running at the Daryl Roth Theatre, has just released a brand new video with Future of StoryTelling about what it me…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

VIDEO: Lilla Crawford, Taylor Louderman Talk New Nick Series SUNNY DAY by TV News Desk

Actresses Lilla Crawford Broadway's ANNIE, Taylor Louderman KINKY BOOTS, and Elan Luz Rivera stopped by today's Pix11 to discuss their new animated series SUNNY DAY, which premiered on Monda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Thomas Meehan Has Died; ‘Annie’, ‘The Producers’ Author Was 88 by Jeremy Gerard

Thomas Meehan, a low-key, literary writer for The New Yorker magazine who found fortune, if not fame, as author of the books for such blockbuster musicals as Annie and The Producers, has die…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:09PM

‘The Wizard of Hip’ has energy to spare in lively MetroStage production by Celia Wren

Writer-director-choreographer Thomas W. Jones II also stars in the well-traveled play-with-music.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:04PM

Review: Othello

Shakespeare Theatre Company updates a classic.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Stratford Festival 2018 Season to Include Martha Henry in The Tempest

The lineup, including four Shakespeare productions and two new plays, will explore the theme of free will.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Obituaries: Thomas Meehan, Tony-Winning Writer of Annie and The Producers, Reported to Have Died

Meehan authored 11 Broadway musicals over the course of his career.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Siobhan Dillon, Willemijn Verkaik Set for Song and Dance of Broadway in Tokyo

The concerts will also feature Earl Carpenter and Eric Kunzte.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Go Inside the Broadway Sleep Out at the Covenant House by Marc J. Franklin

Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and more gathered at the non-profit August 21 to sleep outside and raise funds for homeless youth.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:59PM

Willemijn Verkaik, Earl Carpenter, and More Set for The Song and Dance of Broadway by Andrew Gans

Bandstand's Mark Stuart will direct and choreograph the Tokyo engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Carnegie Mellon and Point Park make 'Big 10' list of colleges most represented on Broadway by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh universities Carnegie Mellon and Point Park are in the top 10 of schools most represented on Broadway, according to Playbill’s #BwayBacktoSchool list of actors in current shows …

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:51PM

From Annie to Hairspray: Look Back at Thomas Meehan’s Contributions to Broadway by Hannah Vine

The three-time Tony Award winner died at the age of 88.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Robert Lepage 'Coriolanus' in Stratford's 2018 season by Morgan Greene

The Stratford Festival of Canada, a longtime summer favorite of Chicago theater fans, has announced its 2018 season, which will mark Robert Lepage’s Stratford directorial debut with a soci…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:15PM

Broadway Dancers Set for Trevor Project Benefit by Ruthie Fierberg

Dancers from Mean Girls, Hamilton, So You Think You Can Dance, and more bring their work to the Leg Up on Life Showcase!

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:06PM

MOXIE Theatre Announces Leadership Transitions by American Theatre Editors

Jennifer Eve Thorn and Callie Prendiville have stepped into the top artistic roles at the San Diego company.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:05PM

People You Should Know . . . Tony Romero by Zack Calhoon

TONY ROMERO-Off-Broadway: Tokyo Can Can, Triplets starring Ruth Brown and Babes in Toyland at Lincoln Center. Regional credits: Mame starring Christine Ebersole, Paper Mill Playhouse; Anythi…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 03:04PM

Thomas Meehan, Tony-Winning Writer of Annie, Dies at 88 by Adam Hetrick

The three-time Tony Award winner authored the book to the Broadway hits Annie, The Producers, and Hairspray.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

EGGS COLLECTIVE – #EdFringe by Laura Kressly

Eggs Collective are after the #bestnighteva with this joyful show modeled on the great British night out. Gold sequinned dresses, blue eyeshadow, and WKD by the bucketload are vital ingredie…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:00PM

Theater News: Nicole Parker, Lauren Pritchard Set for Developmental Reading of The MAD Show

The musical will be presented as part of the Aspen Theatre Festival.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Video Flash: Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane Take On Little Shop of Horrors

The pair duet in a new episode of Carpool Karaoke.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: FringeNYC Returns in 2018 With a Three-Year Plan

The festival took a hiatus in 2017.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Martha Henry to play Prospero in new Stratford version of The Tempest by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The Rocky Horror Show also on festival's 2018 bill, with Donna Feore directing that and The Music Man.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:56PM

SLSO Pulitzer series tickets are now on sale by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tickets for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's 2017-18 concert series at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation are now on sale. As always the series — and the partnership, now in its 15th season �…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:54PM

Can your kid play Ralphie? Fox launches search for 'A Christmas Story' star by Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Auditions can be submitted digitally for live Christmas musical.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:54PM

Nancy Anderson, Arnie Burton, Robert Cuccioli, Mara Davi and More to Star in A MAN'S WORLD for Project Shaw by BroadwayWorld

Gingold Theatrical Group continues its 12th Season of PROJECT SHAW when it presents its 125th concert presentation, a rare staging of A Man's World by Rachel Crothers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Book Writer of ANNIE & HAIRSPRAY- Thomas Meehan Passes Away at 88 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Thomas Meehan, who is best known for his books of such classics as Annie, The Producers and Hairspray, passed away yesterday, August 21, 2017. He was 88 y…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

BANDSTAND Choreographer to Helm THE SONG AND DANCE OF BROADWAY in Tokyo by BroadwayWorld

Bandstand Associate Choreographer Mark Stuart will direct and choreograph 'The Song and Dance of Broadway' as part of the World Musical Concert series at the Tokyu Theatre Orb, the largest t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Here are the 2017 Barrymore Awards Nominations by Tim Dunleavy

The nominations for the Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre for the 2016-17 season have been announced by Theatre Philadelphia. A total of 23 companies were recognized across 27 ca…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:49PM

Welcome to the White Room by Vanessa Cate

Welcome to the White Room Reviewed by Neal Weaver Theatre of Note Through September 17 In Trish Harnetiaux’s bizarre dark comedy, three slightly mad scientists find themselves stranded in …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:48PM

Cennarium's PROMENADE Will Be First-Ever Streamed Performing Arts Festival by BroadwayWorld

Cennarium, one of the largest streaming services for the performing arts, will make some of the most spectacular performances from around the world available to audiences for free during 'Pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

MADtv to Hit the Stage in THE MAD SHOW in Developmental Run at Theatre Aspen by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Aspen hasannounced a partnership with The Wheeler Opera House for the fourth annual Aspen Theatre Festival. The collaboration will support a developmental production of THE MAD SHOW,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Jaw-Dropping' Episode of This Week's 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. The 'jaw-dro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

VIDEO: Happy Birthday to DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Laura Dreyfuss! by BroadwayWorld

Dear Zoe Murphy... today going to be a great dayHappy Birthday to star of Broadway's smash hit Dear Evan Hansen, Laura Dreyfuss.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

ANASTASIA to Waltz Through Next July on Broadway; New Block of Tickets Released! by BroadwayWorld

Producers Stage Entertainment, Bill Taylor Sister Act, Rocky, Tom Kirdahy It's Only A Play, The Visit and Hunter Arnold Kinky Boots, Spring Awakening today announce a new block of tickets fo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Watch Jill-Christine Wiley & the Cast of The Sound of Music Tour Do-Re-Mi in Rehearsal by Broadway.com

Enjoy something good as you watch Jill-Christine Wiley, Mike McLean and more in rehearsal for year three of The Sound of Music tour.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Blackbird by Vanessa Cate

Blackbird Reviewed by Lovell Estell III GTC Burbank Through Sept. 17  RECOMMENDED David Harrower’s edgy psychodrama has had many successful iterations over the years (most recently at thi…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 02:35PM

Emmy experts predict Best Drama Actress: Elisabeth Moss (‘Handmaid’s Tale’) or Claire Foy (‘The Crown’) for the win by Marcus James Dixon

According to our Emmy experts from major media outlets, the hard-fought battle for Best Drama Actress will be won by either Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) or Clair…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:30PM

10th Annual MetroStar Talent Challenge Announces a Winner by Ruthie Fierberg

Young Emily Ellet is the tenth champion of the Metropolitan Room competition.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:24PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 969: Samantha Charlip by Adam Szymkowicz

Samantha Charlip Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaCurrent Town: Brooklyn, New YorkQ:  What are you working on now?  A:  A midwestern ghost story that's both a meditation o…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 02:06PM

HEAR ME RAW – #EdFringe by Daniel Perks

The madness of Edinburgh Fringe inevitably breeds a lack of wellbeing and an appalling diet, such is the rush to scamper from show to networking event and back again, ad nauseam. Good thing …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

TV News: A Christmas Story Holds Nationwide Casting Call for Ralphie Parker

The live broadcast of the Tony-nominated stage show will air on Sunday, December 17, on Fox.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

MADtv Writer Developing Mad Show Musical With Roster of Comedians by Olivia Clement

The new show, featuring Wicked alum Nicole Parker and more, is from “the twisted minds behind MAD Magazine.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Victory Gardens sets season casting by Morgan Greene

Victory Gardens Theater announced complete casting for four productions in its 2017-18 season Tuesday. As previously announced, “Fun Home” (Sept. 19-Nov. 12), featuring music by Jeanine …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:50PM

Take A Sneak Peek at The Sound of Music National Tour by Marc J. Franklin

The production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is set to relaunch in Washington September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:45PM

People You Should Know . . . Charles Pang by Zack Calhoon

CHARLES PANG is thankful to be a part of this production. He hails from Hong Kong and has appeared in Pasek and Paul’s A Christmas Story (National Tour), Made in China (59E59), Anything Go…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 01:42PM

Fox Is Looking for ‘A Regular Kid’ to Star in Live A Christmas Story Musical by Olivia Clement

“Possibly a bit pudgy: a regular kid,” reads the casting notice for the starring role of Ralphie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:39PM

Melanie Moore to Join Robert Fairchild in Dance Tribute to A Bronx Tale, Come From Away & More at Chita Rivera Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

Hello, Dolly! featured player Melanie Moore will team up with Tony nominee Robert Fairchild for a dance duet performance at the 2017 Chita Rivera Awards! The annual celebration of superb ach…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

Watch Ariana Grande & Seth MacFarlane Deliver Little Shop of Horrors Perfection with 'Suddenly Seymour' by Andy Lefkowitz

The world united as never before in anticipation of the August 21 solar eclipse. But you might say that Broadway geeks came together in their own way, with super fun references to the "…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

Marsha Stephanie Blake & Eden Malyn Complete Cast of Lisa Lampanelli's Comedy Stuffed by Andy Lefkowitz

Marsha Stephanie Blake will play Katey and Eden Malyn will play Britney in Stuffed, Lisa Lampanelli's new comedy set to run at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre. Jackson Gay direc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

Royal Misfits: Backstage at Anastasia with Christy Altomare, Episode 1: Welcome! by Broadway.com

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Royal Misfits, in which Anastasia star Christy Altomare invites us into the Broadhurst Theatre for plenty of back massages, Russian jokes and candy (looki…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:33PM

First Look - Poster Art Revealed for OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE by TV News Desk

Disney has shared poster art via Yahoo for OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE. The all-new featurette will open in US theaters in front of DisneyPixar's COCO beginning November 22nd.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:33PM

Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane Sing Little Shop's ‘Suddenly Seymour’ on Carpool Karaoke by Ruthie Fierberg

The two stars sing the musical theatre standard on the Apple Music series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:25PM

Edinburgh fringe’s funniest jokes, from 2012 to 2017 – video

Chuckle at officially the best gags from the Edinburgh fringe festival in recent years. From Stewart Francis’s 2012 one-liner to Ken Cheng’s 2017 triumph, all were voted winner of the Da…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

What festivals look like from a wheelchair | Penny Pepper by Penny Pepper

It was a joy to participate in the explosion of creativity that is the Edinburgh festival. But there are still obstacles in the way of disabled peopleI’m wearing a fetching lilac rain ponc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM

Theatre News: Simon Stephens: 'I've never written a play like Heisenberg before'

The playwright sat with director Marianne Elliott and reflected on bringing the show to life ahead of its West End run

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:18PM

FringeNYC to Return in 2018 After 1-Year Hiatus by Olivia Clement

The large-scale festival of independent productions will be back next year—with a twist.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:07PM

How Legends Are Made: An In-Depth Look at the Triumphs (and Flops) of Hal Prince by Stage Tube

What makes a Broadway legend A formula for such a status doesn't exist, but one thing is for sure...Harold Prince is one.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

HAMILTON's Mandy Gonzalez to Make Cafe Carlyle Debut This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The sensationalMandyGonzalezHamilton,Wicked,In the Heights,Madam Secretary brings her sultry sophistication to Cafe Carlyle in her debut show, MandyGonzalez Fearless,October 24-November 4.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

VIDEO: Ariana Grande & Seth MacFarlane Perform LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Classic on Carpool Karaoke by TV News Desk

Below, check out a LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS duet of 'Suddenly Seymour'featuring '13' star Ariana Grande and Hollywood'sSeth MacFarlane.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

Take Your Shot at HAMILTON's New Block of Tickets, New App Lottery by BroadwayWorld

Theatergoers on Broadway now have a second way to enter the musical Hamilton's popular daily lottery with the release of the innovative Hamilton app, effective immediately as a new block of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

John Hiatt's daughter Lilly follows her own musical path by David Bauder

NEW YORK (AP) -- She loves her dad, but if you really want to get singer Lilly Hiatt excited, put her onstage next to Eddie Vedder....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:04PM

SECRET LIFE OF HUMANS – #EdFringe by Laura Kressly

Ava is fascinated by human beings. Not just generally, but in the academic, evolutionary sense. She’s also going through a tough time and needs a break, so she’s on the pull.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Dolly Parton on Her Emmy Nomination, Career Advice, and Her New Broadway Show

There are few living legends in Hollywood, but Dolly Parton is certainly one of them. The crossover musician has decades’ worth of accolades to her name, including two Oscar nomination…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM

Theater News: Robert Fairchild and Melanie Moore to Dance at 2017 Chita Rivera Awards

The duo will perform numbers from La La Land, A Bronx Tale, Come From Away, and Sweet Charity.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Carolee Carmello Reveals How She Created Her One-of-a-Kind Mrs. Lovett in Downtown’s Sweeney Todd

Carolee Carmello breaks down how she built her Mrs. Lovett, why it intimidated her at first, and why she can die happy.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:56PM

Photo Flash: Get a Sneak Peek at the Cast of New Yiddish Rep's RHINOCEROS in Costume by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday, the cast of the Yiddish world premiere of Eugene Ionesco's RHINOCEROS held its costume parade, the point in rehearsal where actors model their costumes for the director's approval…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:53PM

David Ireland’s Cyprus Avenue wins 2017 James Tait Black Prize for Drama by Tim Bano

Cyprus Avenue, David Ireland’s play exploring sectarianism in Northern Ireland, has won the £10,000 James Tait Black Prize for Drama. The play

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:42PM

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof actor withdraws from West End performances after appendectomy by Tim Bano

Lisa Palfrey has pulled out of performances of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. The actor was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:42PM

YVETTE – #EdFringe by Daniel Perks

Yvette is a story about growing up under the pressure of a broken home and is desperate to fit in with the rest of her school friends. Mum unknowingly despises her; Dad is nowhere to be seen.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

FIRST LOOK: Robert Lindsay in Prism at Hampstead Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo   Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Terry Johnson’s delightfully witty and poignant new play Prism, based on the extraordinary life of double Oscar-winn…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:30PM

VIDEO: Lesli Margherita and Kathryn Gallagher Cover Kesha's 'Bastards' in Stripped-Down Duet by BroadwayWorld

Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita Matilda, Dames at Sea, Zorro and Kathryn Gallagher Spring Awakening teamed up for an acoustic cover of Kesha's single 'Bastards.'Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

BAT OUT OF HELL Will Livestream Final West End Curtain Call Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

Prior to a Toronto engagement at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, Bat Out of Hell THE MUSICAL concludes its run in London's West End. Tonight, August 22, the show will livestream its final curtain ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:24PM

Stephanie J. Block, Capathia Jenkins, and More Broadway Stars Sleep on the Street to Support Homeless Youth by Ruthie Fierberg

As part of the fifth annual Broadway Sleep Out, dozens from the community gathered at midtown’s Covenant House in solidarity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

The Wizard of Hip (Or When in Doubt, Slam Dunk) at MetroStage (review) by Debbie Minter Jackson

Thomas W. Jones II is older and grayer than when I saw his show 25 years ago but The Wizard of Hip is just as poignant and entertaining as he struts his stuff and delivers bucket loads of a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:18PM

Deep Cuts: a Lesson from Whipping’s Beer Man by Alan Katz

In the past few days, as I’ve let Kathleen Akerley’s play Whipping, or The Football Hamlet (and this review) settle in my mind, I realize that my review perhaps comes off more harshl…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:18PM

Principal Photography Begins for Film Sequel to Mamma Mia! by Andrew Gans

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again will be released in summer 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Pelléas et Mélisande, Bochum Jahrhunderthalle, Germany — a dark masterpiece

Krzysztof Warlikowski’s production of Debussy’s opera for the Ruhr Triennale is a triumph

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:14PM

Gerald Barry’s Canada, BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London — a syncopated cacophony

A Prom that featured the world premiere of a piece that delights in the ugliest of sound-worlds

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:13PM

Photos: First look at Yael Farber's Knives in Hens

The director makes her Donmar Warehouse debut with this revival of David Harrower's classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:12PM

Chita Rivera Awards Will Feature Performances from La La Land, Come From Away, and Sweet Charity by Adam Hetrick

Additional performances have been announced for the September 11 awards ceremony at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Arrest of Russian theatre director raises fears of clampdown on dissent by Shaun Walker In Moscow

Kirill Serebrennikov detained over accusations of embezzling government funds, but supporters claim case is politicalRussian investigators have arrested one of the country’s most prominent…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

#EdFringe Diary: How do critics DO it every year? by Chris Grady

I ask again: how do critics do it? Seeing shows, meeting people and finding time to write. Anyway, here is a catch up on a few shows I have seen over a weekend of Fringe Breakfasts, CGO Surg…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Alex Brightman, Colton Ryan and More to Sing the Songs of Drew Gasparini at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present LET'S DRINK TO THAT THE MUSIC amp LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI on Monday, September 11th at 930pm with a cast featuring 2016 Tony nomine…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Tune Up! RENT 20th Anniversary Tour Sets 2017-18 Cast by BroadwayWorld

The producers of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning landmark rock musical written by Jonathan Larson, have announced casting for the upcoming National …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Robert Fairchild & Melanie Moore to Perform LA LA LAND Duet and More at 2017 Chita Rivera Awards; Lineup Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The 2017 Chita Rivera Awards, will be presented on September 11, 2017, directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Randy Skinner, hosted by Two-time Tonyand two-time Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Russian Government Detains Gogol Center Artistic Director for Fraud Scheme by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Times, artistic director of Moscow's Gogol Center, Kirill S. Serebrennikov, has been detained by the Investigative Committee of Russia for embezzling over 1 million.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

VIDEO: Liza Minnelli Joins Michael Feinstein for a Birthday Tune! by Stage Tube

What's better than your actual birthday Maybe a special birthday message from Liza Minnelli Watch below as the stage and screen legend performs 'Light Up the Candles on the Birthday Cake,' a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

FEATURED SHOW: Hansel & Gretel and the Witch Baba Yaga, ★★★★★ reviews are in by Press Releases

Not long left to see Iris Theatre's latest outdoor family production, performed in the grounds of St Paul's Church. The company's new adaptation of Hansel & Gretel, which continues unti…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:53AM

Orange Is the New Black Co-Stars Complete Cast of Off-Broadway's Stuffed by Olivia Clement

See who’s joining Nikki Blonsky and Lisa Lampanelli in the comedy’s return engagement this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

KCCUK hosts The Korean Avant-Garde Performance Archive by Blouin Artinfo

The Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) will host rehearsals from the Korean Avant-Garde Performance Archive running from June 27  through August 19, 2017, as a part of the 2017-2018 Kore…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:48AM

A Room Full of Mirrors by American Theatre Editors

For all its heightened relevance and accountability, documentary theatre can't be constrained by its subject.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:44AM

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Documentary Theatre? by American Theatre Editors

Stage works based on real material range so widely that about all they have in common is their makers' aversion to labels.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:42AM

Real Talk About Real Talk by American Theatre Editors

Some of documentary theatre's leaders discuss the art of the interview---and the deeply personal play-making that comes after.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:42AM

Ringside? Let’s Take Down the Ropes by American Theatre Editors

Theatre ought to grow our moral imagination in a time of crisis. How do we get there—and who is ‘we’?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:40AM

A History of U.S. Documentary Theatre in Three Stages by American Theatre Editors

Both in content and form, documentary theatre in the U.S. has always been at theatre's cutting edge.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:40AM

Our Reflection Talks Back by American Theatre Editors

In the digital post-truth era; theatre of the real doesn't just dramatize change---in some case it embodies it.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

‘Foreign to Myself’ Delves Beyond the Trauma of War by American Theatre Editors

Goat in the Road's devised piece braided two veterans' stories into an examination of identity and homecoming.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:39AM

Bucks County Playhouse presents Jon Robin Baitz’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ (second review) by Mark Cofta

Jon Robin Baitz's 2011 hit 'Other Desert Cities' shows its age in Bucks County Playhouse's revival. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:34AM

Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Looking for Mummy: Nazanin's Story review: 'Entertaining and inspiring' by Peyvand Khorsandi, Peyvand Khorsandi

In her book Revolutionary Ride, Lois Pryce, who motorcycled her way around Iran, stops in her tracks to give thought to the inmates of Evin, Tehran's notorious prison.

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:33AM

CARRIED AWAY – #EdFringe ★★★★ by Scatter Of Opinion

Invited into the intimate space of Phoebe’s bedroom, breathing through yoga and intoxicated with incense, a vulnerable and honest conversation is started.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

9 New Photos of Knives in Hens at Donmar Warehouse by Hannah Vine

The thriller began previews August 17 with an official opening August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:29AM

Broadway’s Most Entertaining Shows About Serious Social Issues by New York Theater

What is your favorite show on Broadway that explores serious issues in an entertaining way? Below are some answers to this question, which I asked in a recent contest for tickets to a show, …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:22AM

Principal Photography Underway for MAMMA MIA! Sequel by BroadwayWorld

Universal Pictures announced today that principal photography is underway for MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN, the sequel to the studios' 2008 musical adaptation of the Broadway show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

BWW Industry Interview: Mobilizing the Revolution - Behind the Creation of the HAMILTON App by Robert Diamond

On August 11th, Hamilton released the official app for iOS and Android devices. Hamilton's mission was to give its fans a mobile experience that would provide unprecedented access to the sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Rent Tour Welcomes Several New Principal Players by Andrew Gans

The 20th anniversary tour of the Jonathan Larson musical will continue into 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

London Revival of Follies, Starring Imelda Staunton, Begins August 22 by Adam Hetrick

The National Theatre revival of the Stephen Sondheim–James Goldman musical also stars Janie Dee, Peter Forbes, and Philip Quast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:11AM

Review: Reprehensible Men Part II, Tristan Bates Theatre by Steph J. Watkins

A plain stage filled with only a chair sets the tone for a bare and honest reveal of what’s to come. Five men on stage take their turn exploring the depths of their truth and what struggle…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:06AM

Theatre News: Dave announces top 10 jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2017

It's puns galore in this list of the top jokes from the Festival

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:04AM

Review: Edinburgh review: Me and Robin Hood (Pleasance Dome)

The Welsh storyteller turns his sights on the financial industry and everyone's favourite legend

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:04AM

In Which We Celebrate Valerie Harper and “Rhoda” by Trav S.D.

Happy Birthday, Valerie Harper, born this day in 1939. The most surprising thing one learns about Harper, given her long association with Jewish characters, is that she is not Jewish. She w…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:04AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 8/20/2017 and END of Q1 Results!

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending August 20, 2017. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

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

Jack And Jill Plays - Part 6 - You and Me by Adam Szymkowicz

About Jack and Jill Plays: 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 today but I might have.  (M…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway’s Lilla Crawford and Taylor Louderman Discuss New Nickelodeon Series, Sunny Day by Ruthie Fierberg

Annie’s red-headed orphan and Mean Girls’ Regina George provide voiceovers for the new animated series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Labor Day Weekend DC Sept 1-4, 2017

-- Check here for concerts, theatre, exhibitions and special events happening during Labor Day Weekend throughout Metro DC.

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 10:54AM

Listen to Episode 2 of 'Broadwaysted Away' and Get EXCLUSIVE Behind-the-Scenes Stories by Broadwaysted

It's finally here It's the release of Part Two ofBroadwaysted Away,the epic new radio play written and edited by Kevin Jaeger and punched up with puns by Bryan Plofsky. This episode is fille…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

‘My Life to Live’ at Les 3 Luxembourg, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Jean-Luc Godard’s 1962 French drama, “My Life to Live”, will be screened at Les 3 Luxembourg in Paris.Nana is a beautiful young Parisian working in a record shop. In her early twenties…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:40AM

Bucks County Playhouse presents Jon Robin Baitz’s ‘Other Desert Cities’ (first review) by Cameron Kelsall

Jon Robin Baitz’s attempt at a theatrical dark night of the soul merely scratches the surface of the fractious American family. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:39AM

From Dancing on Broadway to Dancing With the Stars: Celebrating Valerie Harper on Her Birthday by Hannah Vine

Tony Award nominee Valerie Harper celebrates her birthday August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Look Through the Theatre Highlights of James Corden by Hannah Vine

The Tony winner celebrates his birthday August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Will Compete Against Lin-Manuel Miranda at the 2017 World Soundtrack Awards by Ruthie Fierberg

The Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton songwriters will face off for their work on La La Land and Moana, respectively.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

How to Choose Between College or Conservatory for Performance Manjors by Robert Viagas

PlaybillEDU went to the source at several top colleges and conservatories—and a Tony Award winner—to find out how you'll know which option is best for you.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Edinburgh Festival, review, Mark Steel - Every Little Thing is Gonna Be Alright: He gets his many easy blows in early and then moves on by David Pollock, David Pollock

An hour plus of fierce, propulsive, late-night stand-up from Mark Steel, who guides the audience through his divorce, privatisation, the housing crisis, even the state of the trains in Brita…

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:24AM

Theater Review: Shakespeare & Co’s “The Wharton Comedies” — Polished Storytelling by Helen Epstein

Veteran Shakespeare & Company members Corinna May, Diane Prusha, and David Joseph contribute satisfyingly polished performances.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

Casting Announced for Return of Old Vic Production of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax by Andrew Gans

The production will subsequently play dates in Canada and the U.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:22AM

Hottest Articles on BWW 8/15/2017 - 8/22/2017

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com 8152017 - 8222017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Wicked Tour Welcomes a New Fiyero and Nessarose August 22 by Andrew Gans

Jon Robert Hall and Catherine Charlebois join the cast on the road.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

How Well Do You Know the Musicals of Harold Prince? by Olivia Clement

Take this week’s Name That Tune video quiz, in celebration of Prince of Broadway opening this week.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM

Confessions of A Has-Been: Don’t Hate Me For Being Fame Challenged by Chris Thomas

Also: Up Close With Patti Cakes and Marjorie Prime. Photo via @mikeymustoMichael MustoEntertainmentChris ThomasI don’t use the word “has-been” as much anymore. Not since I’ve been ca…

SOURCE: Out at 10:10AM

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Red Letter Plays Kicks Off August 22 by Olivia Clement

The first of the two works begins previews at Signature Theatre with a star-studded cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Suzan-Lori Parks’ Red Letter Plays Kick Off August 22 by Olivia Clement

The first of the two works begins previews at Signature Theatre with a star-studded cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo: ‘At Edinburgh you are embraced, appreciated and celebrated for your work’ by Nick Awde

Getrude Vimbayi Munhamo and Dalma Chiwereva of Zimbabwe’s Rooftop Promotions tell Nick Awde about performing a show for the first time at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

How to… perform naked by John Byrne

1. Believe in the piece There’s probably not much worse than having to get your kit off in a show that you don’t

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

NEWS: John Heffernan leads cast of Saint George & the Dragon premiere by Emma Clarendon

John Heffernan takes the title role in the premiere of Rory Mullarky's new play Saint George & the Dragon, directed by Lyndsey Turner and running 4 October to 2 December 2017 at the Nat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

My First Edinburgh play: Brian Parks – ‘The biggest challenge of bringing a show from overseas? Money and logistics’ by John Byrne

My play Americana Absurdum, which ran in Edinburgh in 2000, won a Fringe First, and then went to the Menier Chocolate Factory

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Who’s Afraid of Virginia vs Loving: Learning How to Talk About Casting by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Sophia Skiles. Theatre practitioner and educator Sophia Skiles interrogates unconsciously artificial and increasingly antiquated casting practices and urges understanding of casting pract…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:51AM

How To Create a Sustainable Theatre Education Program by Logan Culwell-Block

The authors behind the first-ever comprehensive musical theatre educators’ textbook reveal insights about arts education.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:51AM

Milly Thomas wins Stage Edinburgh Award for Dust by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Milly Thomas has won a Stage Edinburgh Award for her performance in Dust  – a self-penned piece, directed by Sara Joyce. Dust is a refreshing, caustic and comedic trea…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:42AM

VIDEO: Bill Maher and Arianna Huffington Talk Trump with Michael Moore at TERMS OF MY SURRENDER by Stage Tube

Below, watch as Bill Maher and Ariana Huffington join Moore onstage for a live chat about the current state of our country...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

BWW Review: CURVY WIDOW is a Fun and Frisky Showcase For Nancy Opel by Michael Dale

It doesn't take long before Nancy Opel starts tearing your heart out as the title character of the new musical, Curvy Widow.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:38AM

NEWS: Simon Paisley Day reprises Once-ler performance in The Lorax, Full cast announced by Press Releases

The Old Vic has announced full casting for Dr Seuss’ THE LORAX, which returns to The Old Vic stage for a limited run from 15 October to 5 November 2017, with a press night on 24 October, p…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:36AM

Russian theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov accused of embezzling state funds and detained by Nataliya Vailyeva, Nataliya Vailyeva

Acclaimed creative known for productions criticising social conservatism under Vladimir Putin arrested in St Petersburg

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:36AM

Cast news: Who's joining Simon Paisley Day in The Lorax's return?

If you missed the Old Vic's musical stage adaptation of Dr Seuss' wonderful children's book THE LORAX, mark your diaries for the show's three-week return from 15 October 2017. Simon Paisley-…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:36AM

Nederlands Dans Theater review – reach for the moon by Alice Bain

Edinburgh PlayhousePairs of dancers push together and pull apart in this thrilling triple bill from choreographers Sol León, Paul Lightfoot and Gabriela CarrizoWith a near 60-year history a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33AM

Paul Clayton: We owe it to TV and stage actors to credit them properly by Paul Clayton

It’s a quiet night in. I’ve been allowed to have control of the television remote to indulge my secret passion: the ITV

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:20AM

Russia Detains Theater Director, Adding to Fears of a Crackdown by Ivan Nechepurenko

Kirill S. Serebrennikov leads the Gogol Center, one of the most prominent and progressive artistic venues in Moscow.

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

Exclusive: Broadway Broadcast with GoLocal LIVE by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog continues our partnership with GoLocalProv for live updates on what's new on and off Broadway.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:12AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World — August 22 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:12AM

An Interview with Karen Ziemba by Victoria Myers

Karen Ziemba is currently appearing in "Prince of Broadway," a musical revue that celebrates the work of Hal Prince. Between preview performances, we sat down with Karen to discuss her caree…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:10AM

Theatre News: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith to host Edinburgh Comedy Awards

The League of Gentlemen return after winning the award 20 years ago

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:06AM

Dancing in community: MIT Summer Bhangra’s final performance by Admin

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts. August 10, 2017. We all used to dance together, all the time; it wasn’t always confined to formalized dance classes, night clu…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 09:06AM

Get Social: 10 top tweets from our #StageFaves in rehearsal

It’s less than a month until HAMILTON rehearsals start and we can’t contain our excitement! Even better, there are so many other great #StageFaves shows to catch over the next few months…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Antony and Cleopatra

Tue, October 10 thru Sun, November 19 @ Folger Theatre, presented by Folger Theatre -- Shakespeare’s epic encompasses politics and power, love and jealousy, alliance and misalliance.

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

Death of a Salesman

Sat, September 23 thru Sun, October 22 @ Ford's Theatre, presented by Ford's Theatre -- Arthur Miller’s classic play challenges us to reconsider what it means to succeed and the cost o…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

The Book of Mormon

Tue, October 24 thru Sun, November 19 @ The Kennedy Center, presented by The Kennedy Center -- The nine-time Tony®-winning Best Musical follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of …

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

Wilderness

Thu, October 12 thru Sun, October 15 @ The Kennedy Center, presented by The Kennedy Center -- This pulsating new multimedia documentary theater work—derived from the real-life stories …

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

The Second City's When Life Gives You Clemens

Thu, October 19 thru Fri, October 20 @ The Kennedy Center, presented by The Kennedy Center -- Join American comedy institution The Second City for a night of laughter that pays tribute to a …

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

Review: The Majority, National Theatre by Charlotte Irwin

Rob Drummond is on a democratic mission. Part game-show, part-memoir, Drummond’s latest experimental work – The Majority – is founded in truth “more or less” as he explains how…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:33AM

Bernstein on Broadway

Fri, September 22 @ The Kennedy Center, presented by The Kennedy Center -- One-night-only celebration of the indelible and lasting impact Bernstein's work had on American culture through the…

SOURCE: Culture Capital at 08:33AM

review: Against at Curtainup- London by Lizzie Loveridge

The premiere of Christopher Shinn's latest play is about a Silicon Valley billionaire turned philanthropist to make fundamental changes to society with Ben Whishaw in the lead

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 08:31AM

Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan: Different Party review at Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh – ‘touches of genius’ by Fergus Morgan

Kiwi physical comedians Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan welcome you to Rucks’s World of Leather Interiors (“Imagine a room made of skin”),

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:26AM

Locker Room Talk review – toxic catalogue of misogyny reveals men's fears

Traverse, Edinburgh In Gary McNair’s uncomfortable show – staged at the Edinburgh fringe for one performance – four women repeat the sexist ‘banter’ of anonymous menFour women stan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Ahir Shah review – a call to arms against political complacency by Brian Logan

Laughing Horse @ Cabaret Voltaire, EdinburghThe astute standup drills into the divided, dysfunctional state of our world in a combative hour of coruscating comedy “I’m left, I’m libera…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

VIDEO: Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be 'Alt-Right' in Randy Rainbow's Latest Parody by BroadwayWorld

In his newest song parody, Randy Rainbow examines the firing of former White House Chief of Staff and Breitbart founder Steve Bannon. Check it out below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pasek & Paul Among World Soundtrack Award Nominees by BroadwayWorld

The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the first wave of 2017 World Soundtrack Award nominees. Among those nominated are Tony winners Justin Paul and Benj Pasek and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

BWW's On This Day - August 22, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Casting announced for return season of Dr Seuss’s The Lorax by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Old Vic has announced the cast for its upcoming return season of Dr Seuss's The Lorax which will run from 15 October to 5 November 2017. The Lorax tickets are on sale now…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:09AM

Review: Review: The Odyssey (Scoop)

This free outside family-friendly adventure is well worth braving the winds for

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:04AM

Video: Little Bulb on their gypsy jazz River Stage show

The music-infused company talk about their Django Reinhardt show at the National Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:04AM

NEWS: The Nazis invade Waterloo East in October with A Nazi Comparison by Emma Clarendon

Craft Theatre  will present their latest production, devised on ‘Shalateger’ by Hanns Johst (Poet Laurette to the Third Reich), to Waterloo East Theatre from the 3…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Tobacco review at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh – ‘strongly physical, clowning performance’ by Thom Dibdin

Andrew Buckland gives new life and an extra level of comedy to William Harding’s adaptation of Chekhov’s On the Harmful Effects of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:59AM

Theatrefolk Featured Play: The Dread Pirate Sadie by Steven Stack by Lindsay Price

Welcome to our Featured Play Spotlight. Today we’re excited to share a swashbuckling comedic adventure with you – The Dread Pirate Sadie by Steven Stack. Sadie wishes to leave he…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 07:59AM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: ICYMI- Denzel’s Coming Back to Broadway, Last Week’s Broadway Grosses Take a Hit, and Casting Directors Rally in Times Square “Today on Broadway” is a daily, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:53AM

REVIEW: Elixir, Underbelly Circus Hub, Edinburgh Fringe ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Elixir is certainly something different, a hugely enjoyable acrobatic show with a decent enough story line to fill an exhilarating hour. This post REVIEW: Elixir, Underbelly…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:37AM

My (non-Edinburgh) theatre diary: Salad Days, Mrs Orwell, Boom and Cowboy Rufus by Terri Paddock

It’s not just umbrella festival programmes, as I blogged earlier, that keep myself and other London theatregoers busy in August. Here’s a round-up of some of the other plays and …

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:30AM

‘Hir’ at Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

Anthea Williams directs a searing production of Taylor Mac’s ‘Hir’ for Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney. From the moment a glittery gold curtain surrounding the stage suddenly drops to …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:28AM

Rock en Seine celebrates its fifteenth edition by Blouin Artinfo

Rock en Seine, the festival of the domain of Saint-Cloud, will celebrate its fifteenth edition with an eclectic roster of musicians from August 25 through August 27, 2017. Rock en Seine…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:27AM

Yvette review at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh – ‘humorous and unsettling’ by Anna Winter

Urielle Klein-Mekongo’s one-woman show Yvette is a winning and poignant work that deals with raging teenage hormones, racial identity and the lasting

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:18AM

Sci-fi trailblazer ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ in 4K 3D by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by James Cameron, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” emerges as a newly-minted 4K 3D restoration, 27 years after its first release, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:16AM

Who Am I? by Leah Richards

Aliens Coming: The Musical Written by Joe Kelly Directed by Griffin Osborne Presented by Ashcat Productions at The People's Improv Theater, NYC August 17-September 18, 2017 To …

SOURCE: culturecatch.com at 07:13AM

Sally Hawkins as Maud Lewis in the biopic ‘Maudie’ by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Aisling Walsh, “Maudie” is a biopic of Canadian artist Maud Lewis, starring Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, and Kari Matchett. Sally Hawkins’ portrayal of Maud makes her a…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:10AM

BWW Morning Brief August 22nd, 2017: DESPERATE MEASURES Cast Set, WAITRESS Kicks Off In-Person Rush, and More! by Danielle Ashley

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big newsWAITRESS Kicks Off In-Person Rush, WICKED Tour Welcomes New Stars and More

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

Dannii Minogue joins Take That on their Australian tour by Blouin Artinfo

Dannii Minogue will team up with UK pop kings Take That on their Australian tour in November 2017. Minogue first met the band when they both launched their careers in the UK in the early 90s…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:04AM

Locker Room Talk review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘provocative look at toxic masculinity’ by Fergus Morgan

Oh, it’s horrible. It’s so horrible. It’s so grimly, wincingly, cringingly, stomach-churningly, infuriatingly, terrifyingly horrible. Galvanised by Donald Trump’s inf…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Morale is High (Since We Gave Up Hope) review at Summerhall, Edinburgh – ‘engaging performers’ by Natasha Tripney

In this rambling, affable piece of gig-theatre by Manchester-based company Powder Keg, Ross McCafferty and Jake Walton ask questions about the state

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Album Review: Ushers – The Front Of House Musical (2014 Original London Cast Recording) by Ian Foster

"I'll be an inspirationA musical sensation"The cast recording for USHERS: The Front Of House Musical was released in advance of its 2014 run at the Charing Cross Theatre but ever the trail-b…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Edinburgh review: Prom Kween (Underbelly)

A riotous High School Musical spoof that keys into real world gender politics

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:54AM

Elvis Presley’s 40th death anniversary celebrated in Memphis by Blouin Artinfo

Approximately 50,000 fans came to Memphis this year to celebrate the anniversary of the disappearance of their King, Elvis Presley, who died 40 years ago on August 16, 1977.  In additio…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:51AM

Highly acclaimed ‘La Passion Van Gogh’ releases this October by Blouin Artinfo

“La Passion Van Gogh” is a feature film directed by Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman. The film gives life to more than 120 works by Vincent van Gogh and releases in theaters on October 1…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:46AM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 8/22

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM

Velvet Petal: Bedroom review at Summerhall, Edinburgh – ‘truly compelling’ by Anna Winter

Robert Mapplethorpe and the bohemian subcultures of 1970s’ New York inspire this transfixing piece – an extract from a full-length work –

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:40AM

Broadway Global Announces Catherine Schreiber as the 2017 Broadway Global Producer of the Year by Nitelifeexchange

Broadway Global is proud to announce that Catherine Schreiber has been selected as the 2017 Broadway Global Producer of the Year. Ms. Schreiber, the first woman ever honored as Producer of …

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 06:32AM

Russian theater director detained in embezzlement case by Nataliya Vasilyeva

MOSCOW (AP) -- In a blow to Russia's contemporary arts scene, investigators on Tuesday detained one of the country's most prominent directors and are pressing embezz…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:20AM

The Damned United review at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh – ‘feisty, full-on adaptation’ by Fergus Morgan

Adapted by Anders Lustgarten from David Peace’s 2006 stream-of-consciousness novel, Red Ladder Theatre’s The Damned United tells the story of Brian Clough’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:09AM

Herald newspaper slashes reviews coverage at Edinburgh Fringe amid funding cuts by Georgia Snow

Scottish newspaper the Herald has halved its budget for reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, in a move that has

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Edinburgh festivals chiefs urge Boris Johnson to maintain British Council funding by Georgia Snow

The heads of Edinburgh’s major festivals have written to foreign secretary Boris Johnson protesting against the planned cuts to the British Council,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM

Is London the real festival city in August? InMotion & other capital offerings by Terri Paddock

I’m in the slightly odd position this month of working on an Edinburgh show while not being in Edinburgh at all. (Mind you, I have seen the show, in China in May, so can knowledgeably …

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 06:03AM

PHOTOS: Inside rehearsals of… Oslo at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

As rehearsals continue for the UK premiere of Tony Award-winning play OSLO, here’s a glimpse of Toby Stephens, Lydia Leonard, Peter Polycarpou and the cast in the rehearsal room.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Are you going to the clothing optional performance of Hair?

We can't believe it hasn't happened before, but this November, for the first time, a clothing optional performance of HAIR descends on the capital for one night only! The 10pm show will be a…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Stephen Oremus on the empowering message of Kinky Boots by Maddi Ostapiw

To those interested in the backstage and creative machinations of Broadway musical theatre, Stephen Oremus is a name that continues to pop up throughout some of the most critically and fan-a…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:54AM

Radio review at Paradise in Augustines, Edinburgh – ‘weak and derivative’ by Fergus Morgan

There’s the germ of a decent comedy-drama in Archie Thomson’s Radio, but that’s all there is. The rest is weak, derivative, inconclusive

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:51AM

Theatre News: David Ireland wins James Tait Black Theatre Award

Previous prize winners include Gary Owen for Iphigenia in Splott

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:48AM

‘Hamilton’ creative team says the show speaks to now by Sonaiya Kelley Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES • More than 2,500 “Hamilton” fans filed into the gilded Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Aug. 14, though the musical wasn’t set to have its opening night until days later.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:42AM

‘Jealous Guy’ was a perfect fit for Roxy Music

John Lennon’s song went on a journey that began in the foothills of the Himalayas

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:40AM

Tutu: Dance in All Its Glory review at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh – ‘crude and loveless’ by Anna Winter

Tutu is a disappointing all-male production that relies on cheap visual gags in an attempt to satirise several styles of dance. Ballet

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:36AM

A Thousand Doorways review at C-Primo, Edinburgh – ‘epic story, skilfully told’ by Paul Vale

Diane Edgecomb is a force to be reckoned with. An American-born storyteller of great energy and imagination, A Thousand Doorways provides a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:22AM

One Man Shoe review at Assembly George Square Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘well-rounded family magic show’ by Thom Dibdin

Magic and clowning are brought together in rounded narrative structure under Gerry Mulgrew’s direction of Jango Starr in One Man Shoe. In

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:19AM

Downton Abbey Star Elizabeth McGovern Returns to Broadway by Broadwaydirect

Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of J.B. Priestley’s poignant family drama Time and the Conways, at the American Airlines Theatre from September 14, brings Elizabeth McGovern back to…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:04AM

Tony Winner Rebecca Taichman Revisits the Unsung Classic Time and the Conways by Broadwaydirect

A bright future seems secure at the beginning of J.B. Priestley’s Time and the Conways, as a well-to-do British family celebrates a daughter’s birthday and the end of World War I. Ninete…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:03AM

Get a First Look at Time and the Conways by Broadwaydirect

In 1919 Britain, Mrs. Conway (Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern) is full of optimism during her daughter’s lavish twenty-first birthday celebration. The Great War is over, wealth is in …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:01AM

‘So You Think You Can Dance’: Lex Ishimoto is Broadway worthy with help of Tony winning choreographer [WATCH] by Daniel Montgomery

Another week, another showstopping performance by “So You Think You Can Dance” frontrunner Lex Ishimoto. Paired with all-star Gaby Diaz, he has already tackled tap and tango, and…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00AM

BOX CLEVER – #EdFringe by Laura Kressly

Marnie’s a 22-year-old single mum from Bermondsey and every day is a fight at the moment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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In Like Flynn – The Musical by Arts Review

An exciting new Australian musical about John Flynn, the man who founded the Flying Doctor in Australia in 1927, Now Be Resourceful presents an industry showcase of In Like Flynn at the M…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:28AM

Matt Trueman: What’s the point of reviewing Tom Hiddleston’s Hamlet? by Matt Trueman

HiddleHamlet is at hand. Come September, Hollywood’s very own Tom Hiddleston will take on the Dane as directed by Kenneth Branagh in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe Review: (FEAR) at Zoo by Eve Allin

Beware of icebergs: Eve Allin reviews Mr and Mrs Clark's new show about all the things that scare us. The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: (FEAR) at Zoo appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:43AM

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Scribble at Assembly Roxy by Rosemary Waugh

Keep calm and eat Bran Flakes: Rosemary Waugh reviews a new show about anxiety and obsessive thoughts. The post Edinburgh Fringe Review: Scribble at Assembly Roxy appeared first on Exeunt Ma…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:41AM

The Green Room: What will be the effect of Brexit on the arts? by Jon Dryden Taylor

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

South Africa’s Baxter Theatre: ‘The world just sees apartheid – our season aims to change that’ by Nick Awde

Cape Town’s dynamic Baxter Theatre Centre has brought a provocative programme of shows to the Edinburgh Fringe. Artistic director Lara Foot tells

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM

Who Should Receive Your Email Newsletter? by Ceci Dadisman

You may remember this post I wrote a while ago about why people unsubscribe from your emails. At the end, I propose the idea that your email newsletter should not be sent to everyone on your…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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'Waiting For Godot' at Arts Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo.

Arts Theatre in London presents the theatrical performance of Samuel Beckett’s cult classic existential drama “Waiting For Godot.”Ireland’s AC Productions has made the return possibl…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:43AM

Opera Australia to unleash its creative powers in 2018 by Arts Review

Opera Australia has cast off the creative limitations of 2017 and will unleash one of its most inspired and innovative programs to date when it returns to its Sydney home in the Joan Sutherl…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:20AM

Being Smart About Lawyer-Board Members by Joe Patti

Non-Profit Business Advisor recently published a piece to make non-profit organizations aware of the potential problems related to having a lawyer serve on the board. Back in 2016 I provided…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 02:18AM

Best theatre shows: our critics’ picks (August 22) by The Stage

Natasha Tripney Don’t Miss Circa: Humans – Underbelly Circus Hub A celebration of the possibility of the body, Australian circus company Circa’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Stars from 'GREAT COMET', ANASTASIA and More Send Off the Summer at Grand Central Terminal by BroadwayWorld

Grand Central Terminal invites families to Grand Central's Summer Send-Off, a three-day event packed with kid-friendly entertainment, such as face painting and interactive demos from Kidding…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54AM

GREAT COMET's Rachel Chavkin Helms PRIMER FOR A FAILED SUPERPOWER in Brooklyn by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning Brooklyn ensemble the TEAM will present PRIMER FOR A FAILED SUPERPOWER, a two-night-only concert event featuring a multigenerational band of teenagers, TEAM performers, and Bab…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54AM

Review: Gypsy (Music Theater Works) by John Olson

Always a demanding musical to produce, this Gypsy is a huge production by any standards. Rudy Hogenmiller, Clayton Cross and Roger Bingaman lead an accomplished cast of 31 performers (that i…

SOURCE: Chicago Theater Beat at 01:06AM

Theatre is my life line by Lindsay Price

Episode 189: Theatre is my life line At 15, Amy Oestreicher believed that she was going to be a performer and go to Broadway. Life threw a curveball at Amy to make Broadway the farthest poss…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Standing Out From the Crowd: Anonymous by Lindsay Price

Trying to find your place in the world as a teenager can be tough. We all have our stories. “New and old, complete and untold.” The high school drama, Anonymous, is a story of e…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

How to Dance Like a K-Pop Star by Young Hollywood

How to Dance Like a K-Pop Star YH hits up KCON to celebrate all things Korean, including a chat with K-Pop boy band Astro, a one-on-one dance lesson from Ellen Min with the Koreos UCLA dance…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Tamara Dean: Force of Nature by Arts Review

Photographic artist Tamara Dean examines the longstanding relationship of Australians with waterholes and rivers in her exhibition, Force of Nature – currently on show at The Lost Ones…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:52AM

Symphony in C by Arts Review

Bringing together great works from the past century to showcase the vigour of modern ballet, The Australian Ballet presents Symphony in C at Arts Centre Melbourne from 24 August 2017. Follo…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:02AM

Broadway Shows Give Free Concerts August 22–24 at Grand Central by Robert Viagas

Casts of Anastasia, Bandstand, and Once on This Island bid farewell to summer with free concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

WATCH: The 3 Pint-Sized Stars of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Talk Broadway Brick-by-Brick by Ryan McPhee

The musical’s trio of headliners head to the Lego Store to discuss their Broadway experiences, dream roles, backstage hobbies, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

‘La La Land,’ ‘Stranger Things’ Among 2017 World Soundtrack Award Nominees by Rebecca Rubin

The World Soundtrack Academy has announced the first wave of 2017 World Soundtrack Award nominees. Among the contenders: Academy Award winner Justin Hurwitz (“La La Land”), and …

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00AM

At last — an artist’s statement that tells it like it is

A long overdue riposte to the ‘globalising’, ‘non-exclusionary’ but ultimately alienating language of the art world has been delivered by Kara Walker

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild Festival, Supports Diversity and Honors Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and The Thunderbird American In by The Dance Enthusiast

"For our 60th-year celebration of the Guild, we strongly felt the need to assert OUR American values as an antidote to the cultural diminishment coming from the top. Bringing forward the ri…

SOURCE: www.dance-enthusiast.org at 12:00AM

Dance News: National YoungArts Foundation Encourages 15-to 18- Year-Old Artists to Apply Now and Announces New Initiatives to Expand Alumni Profession by The Dance Enthusiast

National YoungArts Week Signature Program to take place on January 7-14, 2018, followed by Regional Programs in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Meanwhile, the fourth annual YoungArts …

SOURCE: www.dance-enthusiast.org at 12:00AM

Bess Wohl's Silent 'Small Mouth Sounds' Opens Long Wharf Season by Christopher Arnott

Bess Wohl finds depth in high concepts. In her attention-grabbing ensemble drama "Small Mouth Sounds," there is almost no dialogue and very few sounds at all. The play, set at a wilderness r…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

Dance News: National YoungArts Foundation Encourages 15-to 18- Year-Old Artists to Apply Now and Announces New Initiatives to Expand Alumni Profession by The Dance Enthusiast

National YoungArts Week Signature Program to take place on January 7-14, 2018, followed by Regional Programs in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Meanwhile, the fourth annual YoungArts …

SOURCE: www.thedanceenthusiast.org at 12:00AM

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild Festival, Supports Diversity and Honors Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and The Thunderbird American In by The Dance Enthusiast

"For our 60th-year celebration of the Guild, we strongly felt the need to assert OUR American values as an antidote to the cultural diminishment coming from the top. Bringing forward the ri…

SOURCE: www.thedanceenthusiast.org at 12:00AM

Dance News: National YoungArts Foundation Encourages 15-to 18- Year-Old Artists to Apply Now and Announces New Initiatives to Expand Alumni Profession by The Dance Enthusiast

National YoungArts Week Signature Program to take place on January 7-14, 2018, followed by Regional Programs in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Meanwhile, the fourth annual YoungArts …

SOURCE: www.dancenthusiast.com at 12:00AM

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild Festival, Supports Diversity and Honors Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and The Thunderbird American In by The Dance Enthusiast

"For our 60th-year celebration of the Guild, we strongly felt the need to assert OUR American values as an antidote to the cultural diminishment coming from the top. Bringing forward the ri…

SOURCE: www.dancenthusiast.com at 12:00AM

Dance News: National YoungArts Foundation Encourages 15-to 18- Year-Old Artists to Apply Now and Announces New Initiatives to Expand Alumni Profession by The Dance Enthusiast

National YoungArts Week Signature Program to take place on January 7-14, 2018, followed by Regional Programs in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Meanwhile, the fourth annual YoungArts …

SOURCE: www.thedanceenthusiast.com at 12:00AM

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild Festival, Supports Diversity and Honors Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and The Thunderbird American In by The Dance Enthusiast

"For our 60th-year celebration of the Guild, we strongly felt the need to assert OUR American values as an antidote to the cultural diminishment coming from the top. Bringing forward the ri…

SOURCE: www.thedanceenthusiast.com at 12:00AM

Write Stuff: Connecticut Book Awards To Be Presented At Twain House by Carole Goldberg

The 2017 Connecticut Book Awards, which celebrate the best work of Connecticut authors and illustrators who published books in 2016 in or about the state, will be presented Oct. 22, from 2 t…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

The Design Challenge of 'Prince of Broadway' - How William Ivey Long is creating costumes for 17 shows simultaneously

How William Ivey Long is creating costumes for 17 shows simultaneously---During his 40-year career as a theatrical costume designer, six-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long has worked o…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

Why It’s Important for High-Schoolers to Perform Spring Awakening, Heathers, and More by Kelly Wallace

These educators and students make the persuasive case for tackling mature theatre at the high school level.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild Festival, Supports Diversity and Honors Garth Fagan, Martha Myers and The Thunderbird American In by The Dance Enthusiast

"For our 60th-year celebration of the Guild, we strongly felt the need to assert OUR American values as an antidote to the cultural diminishment coming from the top. Bringing forward the ri…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

The Dance Enthusiast Asks Mario Bermudez Gil of Marcat Dance by The Dance Enthusiast

In The Dance Enthusiast Asks Mario Bermudez Gil of Marcat Dance, "Our goal as a company is to use movement to connect to a wide audience and communicate with people. Dancers and non-dancer…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Dance News: National YoungArts Foundation Encourages 15-to 18- Year-Old Artists to Apply Now and Announces New Initiatives to Expand Alumni Profession by The Dance Enthusiast

National YoungArts Week Signature Program to take place on January 7-14, 2018, followed by Regional Programs in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Meanwhile, the fourth annual YoungArts …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Old Church Concerts Provide Intimate 'Listening Room' For CT's Musicians by Michael Hamad

At a small, unassuming church in Rocky Hill, Mike Wilcox hosts monthly concerts featuring some of Connecticut's greatest musical talent, both known and unknown. Now in its second full season…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00AM

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