Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Griffin Theatre Company Announces 30th Anniversary Season by Michael J. Roberts

Griffin Theatre Company is pleased to announce its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring four productions exploring the theme “the [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:42PM

Latin History for Morons Cancels October 24 Performance; John Leguizamo Out Sick by Andy Lefkowitz

The October 24 performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to an illness of the show's author and star, John Leguizamo. A representative for the production stated that …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36PM

Off Broadway Review: ‘Jesus Hopped the A Train’ by Gordon Cox

Some prisoners go out of their minds when confined to the 23-hour isolation wing of Rikers Island prison. In the Signature Theater revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’ “Jesus Hopped …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:25PM

Lizzie: The Musical A Sharp Production At Thinking Cap by Bill Hirschman

Lizzie: The Musical, is making its highly entertaining South Florida debut at Thinking Cap Theatre at The Vanguard. Part of that is due to the snappy lyrics. But mostly it’s because of the…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:18PM

Playwrights’ Arena, The Broadwater and a Real Estate Dance, The Scenies and Sir Peter Hall Remembered by Steven Morris

"Everyone in the town’s intimate theater scene should be delighted with this prospect of a small local theater’s well-deserved rise to mid-size, though the economics of all that will nee…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 11:15PM

Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train by Elizabeth Wollman

What makes a person good or bad, and what's the dividing line between the two? Is religious devotion helpful or harmful in the search for redemption, and can it be both at the same time? How…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 11:06PM

Review: After the Blast

Zoe Kazan's new play follows one woman's sad life in a nuclear fallout shelter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Atlantis by Arts Review

A semi-autobiographical fantasy that delves into the vivid imagination and often hilarious personal life of award-winning playwright Lally Katz, Belvoir presents the world premiere of her n…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:57PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child heading exclusively to Melbourne by Matt Edwards

It was confirmed today that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will open at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne in early 2019 for an exclusive Australian season. An exclusive season is somewhat…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:57PM

Lonely Planet by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

In Jonathan Silverstein’s production, Arnie Burton and Matt McGrath as two friends who handle their fears of an unnamed epidemic in opposite ways do not seem to connect as real friends wou…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:52PM

John Leguizamo's Latin History for Morons Cancels October 24 Preview Performance by Ryan McPhee

The Tuesday evening performance is canceled as Leguizamo recovers from illness.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52PM

Theater Review: In Strange Interlude, 1 Man, 6 Hours, Many Ghosts by Sara Holdren

When Eugene O’Neill finished Strange Interlude in 1923, he was 35 years old, the same age as his heroine Nina Leeds in the seventh act out of nine in his paradigm-shifting, Pulitzer Prize-…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:49PM

Theatre Review: ‘Intimate Apparel’ at Everyman Theatre by April Forrer

Everyman Theatre brings Lynn Nottage’s play “Intimate Apparel” home to Baltimore. First performed and co-commissioned at Baltimore’s Center Stage 14 years ago, audiences agai…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:41PM

John Leguizamo Cancels 10/24 Performance of LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS Due to Illness by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that tomorrow evening's performance of Latin History for Morons has been canceled due to illness of the show's star, John Leguizamo.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33PM

Review: It’s Law vs. Order in ‘Jesus Hopped the “A” Train’ by Jesse Green

A riveting revival of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s prison drama may be more timely today than at its premiere in 2000.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

Review: Romancing the Bot in Zoe Kazan’s ‘After the Blast’ by Ben Brantley

This futurist play, starring Cristin Milioti, imagines a world in which reality (or the nonvirtual kind) is in retreat

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

Autism and the arts: making a space for different minds by Arts Review

“Rancid perfume. Stinky babies. Sweaty clothes. Garlic hair. Human bodies putrefying and I think my own is beginning to smell,” declares artist and researcher Dawn-joy Leong in her insta…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:11PM

AFTER THE BLAST - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Jose Solís

In the future, we still won't know how to deal with depression, or so believes playwright Zoe Kazan, who creates one of the most insightful portraits of the disorder in After the Blast which…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:09PM

Zoe Kazan's ‘After the Blast’ imagines bleak future — review by Joe Dziemianowicz

Girl meets bot in a story of personal and global drama.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 10:00PM

Review: Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train

Signature Theatre mounts a revival of the 2000 play by Stephen Adly Guirgis.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to have Australian premiere in 2019 by Naaman Zhou

Melbourne season announced for stage-based final instalment of Harry Potter series after record-breaking London runHarry Potter and the Cursed Child, the award-winning play and final instalm…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33PM

From Grace Jones to Ivo Van Hove: 2018 Adelaide festival offers heady mix by Steph Harmon

Heavy on the theatre greats, the festival will feature an outdoor spectacular from Lost & Found Orchestra, live goats and a man who balances rocksFrom an outdoor extravaganza by the crea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33PM

Review:Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train at curtainup.com/ by Les Gutman

The play still warrants all of the praise heaped on the original production. It stands tall next to all of Stephen Adly Guirgis's work that has followed

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 09:13PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories by Arts Review

Reinhardt Jung’s internationally lauded novel will be brought to life in the inventive and enchanting production Bambert’s Book of Lost Stories in the Fairfax Studio – Arts Centre …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:57PM

After the Blast by Sandi Durell

    By Brian Scott Lipton     As might be expected, life after a nuclear winter will be very different as we quickly discover in Zoe Kazan’s remarkably accomplished “…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:56PM

Best in Shows and The Humane Society of NY by Sandi Durell

  Bow Wow, Meow Meow . . . we animal lovers love our pets and anyone or anything that can help them. Best in Shows a BIG hit for The Humane Society of New York at 54 Below!    …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:47PM

Review: Gin Dance Company’s ‘Dance, Champagne and Chocolate with Gin’ at the BalletNova Center for Dance by Madeline Duff

Gin Dance Company’s Dance, Champagne and Chocolate with Gin program felt a little bit like flicking between emoticons: determined, eyebrows scrunched emoji? Hmm, aloof? What about gigg…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:33PM

Michael Moore's Broadway Show Falls Short at the Box Office

Film director Michael Moore’s politically liberal-minded show, “The Terms of My Surrender,” which closed this past weekend, failed to wow at the box office.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 08:31PM

Theater openings Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Friday “Marisol”: Promethean Theatre Ensemble presents Jose Rivera’s absurdist tale about a New Yorker who finds herself in the middle of a battle to save the universe. Through Nov. 26…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:20PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to open in Melbourne in 2019 by Arts Review

Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have announced the record-breaking production will open exclusively a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:16PM

Assassins at NextStop Theatre (review) by Kelly McCorkendale

In a time in American history where gun control, collusion, corporate taxes, labor issues, immigration, war, and threats of violence dominate the daily news, Assassins feels chillingly relev…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:12PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Does Cultural Track Data Challenge Assumptions About Your Community? by Joe Patti

As I promised in my last post, I took a deeper look at the Culture Track reporting over the weekend.  More specifically, I took at a look at both the Top Line deck and Supporting Data docum…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 07:42PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Dear Evan Hansen's Kristolyn Lloyd by Broadway.com

Kristolyn Lloyd stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Dear Evan Hansen and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Torch Song, Starring Michael Urie & Mercedes Ruehl, Receives Final Extension by Andy Lefkowitz

The new off-Broadway production of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song has been extended again at Second Stage Theater. The production, which had received an initial extension to December 3,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

INSIGNIFICANCE Arcola, E8 by Libby Purves and Friends

THE SCIENTIST AND THE SEX SYMBOL, IN A PARANOID WORLD     The uneasy 1950s: Albert Einstein is exiled in America and called to appear before the unAmerican Activities committee for…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:24PM

Billie Bennett: Madam of a Slapstick Bordello by Trav S.D.

  Born on this day, character actress Billie Bennett (Emily B. Haynie, 1874-1951). Bennett began her career as a stage actress in the mid 1890s, breaking into comedy films in 1913, with…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:12PM

Eddie Izzard – review by Brian Logan

Brighton CentreEddie Izzard is on the UK leg of what's been billed as the biggest ever world standup tour, and the man himself is telling interviewers: "The key thing is making your stu…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12PM

Jesus Hopped The A Train Review: Killers Finding God by Jonathan Mandell

Two killers in adjoining prison cages face off about God in this killer revival of one of the earliest plays by Stephen Adly Guirgis, the streetwise New York playwright of such acclaimed rec…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 07:06PM

Review: Review: Witness for the Prosecution (London County Hall)

Lucy Bailey directs Agatha Christie's play with the audience as a jury

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:06PM

Francis Bacon triptych on show for first time in 50 years

Painting of artist’s lover and muse expected to fetch at least $35m at Sotheby’s

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:01PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Alex Brightman, Lea DeLaria, Ed Helms, Kermit The Frog and More to Fete Steve Martin at Drama League's 2017 Benefit Gala by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League has announced the roster of special guest performers for the 34th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway and the launch of the Benefit Gala Auction.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

TORCH SONG, Starring Michael Urie, Adds Final Week at Second Stage Theater by BroadwayWorld

Due to overwhelmingly strong ticket sales, the critically acclaimed production of Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song has added one final week of performances, announced Second Stage Theater Carol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Social Spotlight: CHICAGO's Beth Johnson Nicely Taps Into Instagram Success by Alexa Criscitiello

Can we just talk about Beth Johnson Nicely for a second Thanks to the miracle of algorithms, this master tapper has made her way into my Discover feed recently, brightening my days with her …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Photo Coverage: Chloe Sevigny & Cast of the New Group's DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT Meets the Press! by Walter McBride

The New Group will present Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot. Directed by Scott Elliott, this world premiere production begins previews November 14 in advance of an Official Opening Ni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54PM

Witness for the Prosecution, London County Hall review - favourable verdict on Agatha Christie classic by Aleks.sierz

This site-specific revival of 1953 courtroom drama works like a treatSome site-specific theatre feels like a really good fit. You could say, in this case, that it seems like poetic justice. …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:42PM

Poetry Review: Dark Illumination in the “Punk Hotel” by Vincent Czyz

Poet Rob Cook bends time and space at will, dispenses with natural laws when convenient, and shuffles sensory perception like a deck of cards.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:36PM

Jazz Preview: Bassist Gary Peacock Plays What He Doesn’t Know by Arts Fuse Editor

Veteran bassist Gary Peacock doesn't differentiate between experimental and straight-ahead jazz.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:36PM

Jesus Hopped The A Train Review and Pics: Stephen Adly Guirgis’ Spiritual Killers by New York Theater

Two killers in adjoining prison cages face off about God in this killer revival of one of the earliest plays by Stephen Adly Guirgis, the streetwise New York playwright of such acclaimed rec…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:30PM

Theater Review: In After the Blast, the Apocalypse Is Now by Sara Holdren

Back in August, I compared Second Stage’s production of Bruce Norris’s A Parallelogram to Black Mirror. As I left the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center in the wake of Zoe Kazan’s sh…

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:15PM

Witness for the Prosecution review – Christie thriller makes judicious use of County Hall by Michael Billington

County Hall, LondonLucy Bailey’s production of Agatha Christie’s ingenious courtroom drama fits perfectly in this debating chamberWe seem to be going back in time. Oscar Wilde’s A Woma…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12PM

Tony Goldwyn Says He Had a ‘Casting Couch’ Harassment Experience Early in His Career by Hunter Harris

After Tony Goldwyn read Lupita Nyong’o’s New York Times op-ed detailing her interactions with Harvey Weinstein, the Scandal actor felt compelled to share his experience with a Hollywood …

SOURCE: Vulture at 06:03PM

'Of Mice and Men' gets a vibrant revival at North Coast Rep by James Hebert

There’s a moment in North Coast Rep’s arresting “Of Mice and Men” where George Milton details to his pal Lennie Small the dream of someday tending a ranch of their own. As George spe…

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

Photo Flash: Danny Burstein, Rebecca Naomi Jones, and More Rehearse Describe the Night

The New York premiere of Rajiv Joseph's play also stars Tina Benko, Nadia Bowers, Max Gordon Moore, and Stephen Stocking.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song, Starring Michael Urie, Announces Final Extension

The off-Broadway production also stars Mercedes Ruehl.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM

Theater News: EXCLUSIVE: TheaterMania and OvationTix Cofounder Darren Sussman to Be Honored

The gala event at La MaMa will feature special guests, including honorary chair Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Acclaimed Torch Song Revival, with Michael Urie, Extends Again by Olivia Clement

The Off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-winning play extends for a second time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:54PM

Tony Goldwyn Shares Story of Casting Couch Harassment: ‘I Thought It Was My Fault’ by Mattfernandezsite

“Scandal” actor Tony Goldwyn shared his own Hollywood casting couch story in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment scandal and the ensuing #MeToo movement. On Friday…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:48PM

Rocky Horror Cast announced by Matt Edwards

Last week, producers Howard Panter, John Frost and Torben Brookman announced the full cast for the upcoming tour of The Rocky Horror Show. Joining Craig McLachlan, who was previously announc…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:46PM

John Stamos Pops the Question in Romantic Disney Engagement by Broadway.com

Broadway veteran John Stamos was engaged to his girlfriend, actress Caitlin McHugh, on October 22! Stamos popped the question in Disneyland in what might be the most romantic engagement of t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Alex Brightman, Lea Delaria, Kermit the Frog, and More Will Honor Steve Martin at Drama League Gala by Ryan McPhee

The November 6 celebration will feature performances from myriad stage and screen favorites.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

The Strangely Linear and Reasonable 30-Year History of Chucky by Jordan Crucchiola

Somehow, the Child’s Play franchise has persisted for 30 years. Its star, a maniacal doll named Chucky, is not always counted among his 1980s horror-villain brethren — Jason Voorhees, Mi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:22PM

Carol Burnett and Stephen Sondheim Among ‘Lucky Stars’ Planned for Dramatists Guild Event by Robert Viagas

The newly renamed Dramatists Guild Foundation will honor patrons of the arts November 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

CHITA RIVERA & SETH RUDETSKY COMING TO STEPPENWOLF’S LookOut SERIES by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series is pleased to announce their exciting Winter 2017-18 Lineup, which will feature two-time [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

SHOWBIZ NATION LIVE! Episode Guest: “School Of Rock’s” MATT BITTNER by Michael J. Roberts

Fresh off the smash Broadway run of Noel Coward’s “Present Laughter” opposite Kevin Kline, MATT [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

“Gateway to OZ” Gala For Cancer Research To Feature EARTH, WIND & FIRE Nov. 18 @ McCormick Place Grand Ballroom by Michael J. Roberts

Gateway for Cancer Research (Gateway) founder Richard J Stephenson and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson announce world-renowned [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

INSTITUTO CERVANTES OF CHICAGO PRESENTS FREE CHILDREN’S BILINGUAL STOP-MOTION FILM WORKSHOP by Michael J. Roberts

In partnership with the 34th Chicago International Children’s Film Festival, Instituto Cervantes of Chicago presents ¡Anímate with Animayo!, a stop-motion [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

MCA OPENS NEW COMMONS SPACE FOR LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT by Michael J. Roberts

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago officially activated its new multi-purpose learning [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

About Face Theatre Seeks Play Submissions for OUT FRONT Series 2018 by Michael J. Roberts

About Face Theatre is seeking play submissions for its OUT FRONT Series, an annual line-up of workshops and [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

Other Theatre Announces Casting for the Hit Holiday Musical BARNEY THE ELF by Michael J. Roberts

Other Theatre is pleased to announce casting for the third revival of its holiday hit BARNEY THE [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:12PM

TOFT Founder Betty Corwin to Receive LPTW's 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by BroadwayWorld

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 1200 pm, The League of Professional Theatre Women LPTW, dedicated to championing women in theatre since its inception and an authority at the forefront of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Cristin Milioti, William Jackson?Harper and More in LCT3's AFTER THE BLAST by BroadwayWorld TV

Eboni Booth, Will Connolly, William Jackson Harper, Ben Horner, Cristin Milioti, David Pegram, and Teresa Yenque comprise the cast of the LCT3Lincoln Center Theaterproduction of After the Bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Rajiv Joseph's DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Atlantic Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company Neil Pepe, Artistic Director Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director will present the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize finalist and Lortel and Obie Award winner Rajiv J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Rajiv Joseph's DESCRIBE THE NIGHT at Atlantic Theater Company by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Company Neil Pepe, Artistic Director Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director will present the New York premiere of Pulitzer Prize finalist and Lortel and Obie Award winner Rajiv J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Amanda Parris debut play Other Side of the Game makes an impact beyond the stage: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

CBC host takes fresh and empowering look at lives of Black women from the civil rights movement in 1970s to pre-Black Lives Matter Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:06PM

Downtown Race Riot Meets the Press by Sandi Durell

    by Maya Werner   On Monday, October 23, The New Group’s new show Downtown Race Riot opened its doors to the press. This new show was created by Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, and d…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:04PM

Grosses Analysis: John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons Starts Strong at the Box Office by Adam Hetrick

Dear Evan Hansen also celebrated impressive box office figures as its Tony-winning star Ben Platt nears his departure from the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:04PM

Breaking News: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Apparate to Australia by BroadwayWorld

Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, have today confirmed the record-breaking production will open in earl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:03PM

Ferguson Review: Michael Brown’s Killing, Via Grand Jury Transcript by New York Theater

“Ferguson,” a play by Phelim McAleer, presents verbatim testimony from the Grand Jury that declined to indict white Police Officer Darrell Wilson for the August 9, 2014 shooting death of…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:00PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 10/23/2017

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 10232017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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How Jessie Mueller Said ‘No’ to Her Clear Day Callback and Still Booked Broadway by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares inside scoop from his concerts with Tony winner Jessie Mueller, plus how Tim Rice reacted to his deconstructing Evita video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:58PM

REVIEW: The Lady From The Sea, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon While The Lady from the Sea dates back to 1888 and has been relocated to the 1950s, Ellida’s turmoil has a very modern feel as she struggles to find an identity for herself …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:53PM

Bruce Moves In On Bette As ‘The Band’s Visit’ Strikes Up $872K At Broadway Box Office by Jeremy Gerard

Keep an eye on The Band’s Visit. The intimate one-act musical, previewing at the Barrymore Theatre following a sold-out, rave-inducing run last season at the nonprofit Atlantic Theatre…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:48PM

Odds & Ends: Barbra Streisand's Latest Concert Will Appear on Netflix & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Barbra Streisand's Latest Concert Will Appear on Netflix Barbra Streisand's recent 13-city concert engagement is se…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

The Broadway Cast Welcomes Billy Porter, Laura Bell Bundy, and Alex Brightman by Olivia Clement

Listen to the latest episode of the podcast as this all-star cast chats musicals, movies, and career-defining moments.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM

Full casting announced for 25th Anniversary production of The Tailor-Made Man by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Final casting is announced today for 25th anniversary production in London of The Tailor-Made Man at the White Bear Theatre This post Full casting announced for 25th Anniv…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:27PM

Burning Doors – La MaMa by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   If you see smoke rising on East 4th Street, it’s coming from inside La MaMa. There, flames of passion and protest are being generated by one of the bravest …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:23PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Play Australia by Ryan McPhee

The two-part play will open in Melbourne in 2019.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Bobby Pin Girls - Nothing Without a Company at The Chicago Mosaic School, 1101 W. Granville Ave, is offering half off tickets for Students or Industry professionals - use code "Student" or "…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:18PM

SpeakEasy Announces 2017-18 Boston Project Playwrights by American Theatre Editors

Phaedra Scott and Emily Schwend will develop Boston-centric works for the company's new-play initiative.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:18PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 10/23

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 04:06PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 10/23 by Bww Special

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 the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 10/22/17 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 10222017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Harvey Weinstein Broadway Transfer of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN 'Will Not Happen' by BroadwayWorld

The Th tre du Ch telet production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN which has been optioned for Broadway by Harvey Weinstein is no longer in the works, the Ch telet has informed BroadwayWorld.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL's 2017 National Tour Finds its Ralphies; Cast, Dates Set! by BroadwayWorld

For a fourth Christmas season, Big League Productions Inc. will tour their lavish production of A Christmas Story, The Musical to twelve cities opening in Worcester, MA on November 9, 2017, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

‘A Quick 5’ with Chris Genebach by Mark Beachy

Chris Genebach is currently playing the role of Agrippa in Folger Theatre’s production of “Antony and Cleopatra,” now playing through November 19, 2017. This past summer …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:03PM

Crossroads Theatre Company Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The New Jersey theatre company's season will include a world premiere by Pia Wilson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:01PM

Concert Review: ‘PULSE featuring Esperanza Spalding’ with members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) by Alisa L Brock

Violet curtains set behind hanging lights that held a gentle glow. It was somewhat enchanting as I walked in to find my seat in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. I wasn’t quite sure …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:00PM

More than a moment of history in Black Ensemble’s potent ‘Renaissance’ by Hedy Weiss

"The Black Renaissance" is a full throttle exploration of the history of race in the United States.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:00PM

Theater News: Stomp to Perform as Part of New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony

The event will take place at Tavern on the Green on November 3.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: World Premiere of Ferguson Releases New Photos

Phelim McAleer's docudrama depicts the events of the Grand Jury's decision to not indict Darren Wilson.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

'Violet' in Griffin's 30th season by Morgan Greene

Griffin Theatre Company announced its 30th season Monday. First up is “Violet” (Nov. 26-Jan. 13), the rock-folk-gospel-infused musical about a young disfigured woman who boards a bus and…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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A Tesori musical, tales of war and more in Griffin’s 2018 season by Hedy Weiss

Griffin's 30th season will be celebrated with its typical mix of a musical and contemporary plays.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 03:58PM

What Was the Secret Ingredient to Creating Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes? by Susan Reiter

The award-winning choreographer used unexpected inspiration to fuel his latest ballet for New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Dramatist Guild Honors Paula Vogel and David Yazbek by American Theatre Editors

'Indecent' wins the Hull-Warriner Award 'The Band's Visit' takes the Frederick Loewe Award.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:58PM

Stage Managers for FROZEN, SPONGEBOB & JERSEY BOYS to Headline 2018 Broadway Stage Management Symposium by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Stage Management Symposium BSMS is back by popular demand for a fourth year of in-depth panels and networking with Broadway's top stage managers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:53PM

Cast Set for Holiday Tour of Pasek and Paul’s A Christmas Story, The Musical by Andrew Gans

The tour, which will visit 12 cities, will launch in November in Worcester, Massachusetts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Jessie Mueller Leads Broadway Stars Helping Older Foster Kids Find ‘Forever Families’ by Robert Viagas

The third annual Voices for the Voiceless concert is planned for October 30 in NYC.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Review: ‘Thing of Evil: Fantastic Tales of Terror’ at the Painted Bride Art Center by Deb Miller

Long-time collaborators Phoebe Schaub and Emily R. Johnson, known to Philadelphia audiences for their haunting and transportive style as former members of Found Theater Company, have teamed …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:45PM

PHANTOM's Michele McConnell on What Makes a Real Broadway Diva! by Richard Jay-Alexander

If the Bravo 'Housewives' franchise had 'The Real Housewives of Broadway,' Michele McConnell would certainly be a cast member and her opening 'hook' line might be, 'I'm not really a diva, bu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:44PM

Broadway Grosses: The Play That Goes Wrong Goes Oh So Right at the Broadway Box Office by Broadway.com

The Play That Goes Wrong, the longest-running play currently on Broadway, has much to celebrate. For the third week in a row, the comedy's weekly grosses have seen an uptick at the Lyceu…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:33PM

Hella Fresh Theatre presents John Rosenberg’s ‘But Next Not This’

Hella Fresh Theater's John Rosenberg returns to Philadelphia -- sort of -- with 'Not Next But This,' performed simultaneously in Fishtown and Berkeley, California. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:29PM

Off-Broadway Review: "Desperate Measures" at the York Theatre Company by David Roberts

This is a pleasant musical that celebrates the enduring themes of love, commitment, and “being alive.” The cast is uniformly engaging – all triple threats with vocal, acting, and mov…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 03:27PM

Stars of Stage and Screen Will Honor War Paint’s Christine Ebersole With A Musical Salute! by Andrew Gans

Encompass New Opera Theatre will offer the tribute in November at The National Arts Club.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Chloë Sevigny and the Cast of the World Premiere of Downtown Race Riot Meet the Press by Hannah Vine

The Seth Zvi Rosenfeld drama will begin performances November 14 Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Go Inside the Los Angeles Premiere of Bright Star Starring Carmen Cusack by Hannah Vine

The national tour of the Tony-nominated Steve Martin-Edie Brickell musical launched at the Ahmanson Theatre with members of the original Broadway cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:07PM

Review: ‘Electra’ at 4615 Theatre Company by Andrew Walker White

Back in ancient times, tragedy was prized for its cathartic experience; fear, rage, pity, the whole range of human emotions would run through you, and on a grand scale, too, with thousands p…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:03PM

Chicago Theater Review: LYSISTRATA JONES (Refuge Theatre Project at Unity Lutheran Church) by Lawrence Bommer

A SEX STRIKE FOR SMALL STAKES, OR JONESING FOR LESS Maybe—dammit!—we get the comedy we deserve, cut to fit and ready to wear. Take Lysistrata Jones (please). Aristophanes’ mo…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:03PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Julia Cho's Office Hour

Neel Keller directs this New York premiere at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Tony Winner Jessie Mueller Joins Voices for the Voiceless Benefit Concert

Jonathan Groff and more will also take part in the event, hosted by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Daphne Rubin-Vega, Mare Winningham and More to Join Kenyon Phillips for Halloween UNISEX SALON at Joe's Pub by BroadwayWorld

Kenyon Phillips, known for his inventive blend of orchestral rock, surrealist theater and interactive cabaret, will be haunting Joe's Pub for an all-new Halloween installment of Unisex Salon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes 'The Hamilcast' Host, Gillian Pensavalle by Theater People Podcast

On Monday, October 23, the Theater People podcast welcome's fellow podcaster Gillian Pensavalle of 'The Hamilcast.' For the episode, Pensavalle shares the origins of the popular HAMILTON-the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Visits with the Legendary Ken Page by Behind The Curtain

Even if your feet's too big come to the heavyside layer and join Rob and Kevin as they sit down with the incredible star of THE WIZ, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN, CATS, and the iconic THE NIGHTMARE BEFO…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

BroadwayWorld Live Will Chat with Laura Bell Bundy This Wednesday! by Steve Schonberg

Do you have a burning question for Laura Bell Bundy On Wednesday, October 25, 130pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with Bundy- currently starring in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

VIDEO: First Look - Tony Winner Denis O'Hare Portrays Edgar Allan Poe in PBS Biopic by TV News Desk

Written and directed by Eric Stange The War That Made America, American Experience Murder at Harvard, the new documentary American Masters EDGAR ALLAN POE BURIED ALIVE-draws on the rich pale…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Joy to the World! Tickets on Sale for 'HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS' on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Candice Glover, winner of American Idol Season 12 Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice Season 6 and Bianca Ryan, winner America's Got Talent Season 1, will be performing more than 25 belo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

Melissa Errico, Chris Hoch, Tony Roberts and More Set for NYC Reading of New Musical LOVE IS BLIND by BroadwayWorld

A private industry reading of the new musical Love is Blind will be presented Thursday, October 26, 2017 at The Loft at 511.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

Rebecca Taichman, Anne Kauffman & More Selected as Roundabout Artists in Residence by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced its 2017-18 Artists in Residence. 'I started the Artists in Residence program about 25 years ago to provide artistic and financial support t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM

Review: ‘Hello, My Name Is…’ at The Welders by David Siegel

Challenging theatrical conventions, Hello, My Name Is… by Deb Sivigny, directed by Randy Baker, and produced by The Welders is like no other theater production I have taken in, in recent…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:36PM

Go Behind the Scenes of The Music Man’s Creation With New Online Exhibit by Logan Culwell-Block

The Meredith Willson Digital Collection makes the writer’s physical archives available online for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

Sugar! Butter! Photos! Here's Your First Look at the National Tour of Waitress—The Musical by Ryan Gilbert

Have a seat and have a look at the menu photos! Desi Oakley, Bryan Fenkart, Charity Angel Dawson, Lenne Klingaman and more are starring in the national tour of Sara Bareilles' hit musica…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:33PM

BPM Is a Radical Gay Love Story by E. Alex Jung

There’s a generation of gay men filled with ghosts. Men who populated clubs and bars; men you took home to bed, or a glory hole; men you saw in the office, the theater, a park, a pier, a b…

SOURCE: Vulture at 02:32PM

The State Of Play(s) On Broadway by Lee Seymour

What does it take to make a hit in New York's toughest biz?

SOURCE: Forbes at 02:20PM

Tony Winner Denis O’Hare Plays Edgar Allan Poe in New Biopic by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the actor and executive producer talk about the man and mystery behind the upcoming Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:16PM

NYC Club Plans 90th Birthday Celebration for Composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie by Robert Viagas

Feinstein’s/54 Below will light the candles for Charles Strouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:07PM

HEDDA GABLER – Touring ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Stark and tense, Ivo van Hove’s production of Hedda Gabler for the English National Theatre, is a thoroughly unnerving reading of Ibsen’s great play.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM

Theater News: Classic Stage Company to Present World Premiere of Drew Petersen's The Stowaway

Trusty Sidekick Theater Company's new production is inspired by William Shakespeare plays.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Piece of My Heart by Saima Huq

Produced by the Onomatopoeia Theatre Company and directed by Thomas R. Gordon, Shirley Lauro’s award-winning play A Piece of My Heart about six women serving in the Vietnam War, i…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:51PM

Review: In ‘Squeamish,’ It’s the Therapist Who’s Troubled by Laura Collins-Hughes

As a Manhattan therapist, Alison Fraser may seem composed. But when she tells her story, Aaron Mark’s ghoulish monologue earns its title.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:48PM

Michael Feinstein Brings Standard Time to Carnegie Hall by Robert Viagas

He and his guests will celebrate the music of composer Harold Arlen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:38PM

Jessie Mueller Signs on for 2017 VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS Benefit for Foster Kids by BroadwayWorld

Your Kids, Our Kids presents the 3rd Annual VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS Stars For Foster Kids, an event that brings together the very best performers from the American stage and screen to raise…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Chita Rivera Slated for Steppenwolf's 2017-18 Winter 'LookOut Series' by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf's LookOut Series has announced their exciting Winter 2017-18 Lineup, which will feature two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera in Concert with Seth Rudetsky as pianist and host.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of the New Group's DOWNTOWN RACE RIOT by Walter McBride

The New Group will present Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's Downtown Race Riot. Directed by Scott Elliott, this world premiere production begins previews November 14 in advance of an Official Opening Ni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Judith Light, Roberta Colindrez to Star in Indie Drama MS. WHITE LIGHT by BroadwayWorld

Tony winner Judith Light will join Roberta Colindrez, Zachary Spicer, Carson Meyer, and John Ortiz in the upcoming indie drama MS. WHITE LIGHT.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

STOMP to Bring Rhythm to TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

Two New York icons come together in November when Stomp joins with the TCS New York City Marathon to celebrate the event.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

ON YOUR FEET!'s Doreen Montalvo to Host 'THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE' Puerto Rico Benefit by BroadwayWorld

SCOBAR Productions, Joseph Macchia and Doreen Montalvo will present 'This Is What America Looks Like, A Concert For Hope and Puerto Rico' on December 3rd at 830 PM at the Iridium Jazz Club.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Avant Bard recalls a French scientific genius by Celia Wren

In the afterlife, our heroine remembers her love affairs and her work.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:36PM

Review: The Home Place by K Krombie

Brian Friel’s oft-used fictional town of Ballybeg, Co. Donegal, marks a Chekhovian outline as well as the path to Friel’s own hopscotch bearings either side of the nearby Irish border. …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:19PM

Stage and Screen Stars Offer Incentives to Donate to Terrence McNally Documentary's Kickstarter Campaign by Andrew Gans

Every Act of Life chronicles the four-time Tony winner’s five decades working in the American theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Summerhall names first artists in new work programme by Giverny Masso

Summerhall in Edinburgh has announced the first set of artists to take part in its new development programme. Funded by Creative Scotland,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:12PM

The Fans Have Spoken! The Top 10 Best Broadway Halloween Costumes of 2017 by Lindsey Sullivan

Forget the Great Pumpkin. It's almost Halloween, which means it's time for the Great Costume Scramble of 2017. Of course, we'll be putting a Broadway spin on our looks this year,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Rebecca Taichman, Alex Lubischer & More Named Roundabout Artists-in-Residence by Andy Lefkowitz

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a new slate of talented artists-in-residence! The nonprofit theater company currently represented by Time and the Conways, The Last Match and Too Hea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Rupert Goold to Direct Renee Zellweger-Led Judy Garland Biopic by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Rupert Goold (American Psycho, King Charles III) is set to helm Judy, a biopic about Tony-winning stage, screen and music icon Judy Garland, according to Attitude UK. Oscar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12PM

Itty to Instagram to Share a Bezoomny Day with Sean Patrick Higgins & His Droogies of A Clockwork Orange

Spend a day with the Droogies of A Clockwork Orange thanks to Sean Patrick Higgins Instagram takeover.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:11PM

A spare yet lyrical Electra from 4615 Theatre Company (review) by Brett Steven Abelman

“A lot with a little” encapsulates 4615 Theatre Company’s jewel-box production of Sophocles’ Electra. British dynamo Nick Payne’s clean, contemporary translation of the classical r…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:04PM

Synetic imagines The Adventures of Peter Pan (review) by Alexander C. Kafka

Peter Pan and Captain Hook should see a therapist together. How can they not realize by now that their commonalities are greater than their differences? Both are childish, boastful, and untr…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 01:04PM

Theatre Review: ‘Heathers, The Musical’ by How Do You Like Me Now Productions at Chesapeake Arts Center by Timoth David Copney

A relative newcomer to the Baltimore area theatre scene, How Do You Like Me Now Productions (HDYLMN) is committed to “starting the conversation.”  They mean to do nothing less t…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:00PM

VENUS IN FUR – West End ★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

In a swanky London theatre probably more suited to an M&S crowd, Venus In Fur seems an odd choice for a plot which evocatively explores the very origins of S&M.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

John Stamos gets engaged to girlfriend at Disneyland

LOS ANGELES (AP) - John Stamos picked "the happiest place on earth" to get engaged over the weekend.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 01:00PM

Theater News: John Mulaney to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala

The event will feature special appearances from Stephen Sondheim, Carol Burnett, the Go-Go's, and more.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Chita Rivera, Judy Kuhn, and More Set for Latest Concert for America

This will be the 10th in Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's series of benefit concerts.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Photo Flash: Chloë Sevigny and Cast of Downtown Race Riot Meet the Press

This world-premiere production of Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's play is directed by Scott Elliott.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Rebecca Taichman and Anne Kauffman Named Roundabout’s Resident Directors by Olivia Clement

The theatre company welcomes its newest artists in residence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Photos: Kelsey Grammer and Clare Burt in rehearsals for Big Fish

The new musical, based on the 1998 novel, opens at The Other Palace next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:54PM

Judith Light and Fun Home’s Roberta Colindrez Set for Upcoming Drama Ms. White Light by Ryan McPhee

The independent film comes from writer-director Paul Shoulberg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:52PM

Cinderella in St Petersburg — seamless staging and a starry lead couple

The Mikhailovsky Theatre’s production gives a 21st-century look to a classic 20th-century ballet

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:51PM

Call Answered: Akron Watson: "The Play That Goes Wrong" by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Akron Watson first caught my eye when I saw him in the Broadway revival of "The Color Purple." When I found out Akron was coming into "The Play That Goes Wrong," now the longe…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:47PM

Time and the Conways by David Kaufman

Elizabeth McGovern, Charlotte Parry and Anna Baryshnikov in a scene from J.B.Priestley’s “Time and the Conways” (Photo credit: Jeremy Daniel) David Kaufman, Critic Much to New York…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:46PM

British theatre bosses condemn sexual harassment in industry by Jamie Grierson

Statement by heads of 19 theatres comes after Harvey Weinstein allegations and complaint against Max Stafford-ClarkLeading figures in British theatre have condemned “sexual harassment or a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM

Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley to Headline Landmark's 2017 Spotlight Gala by BroadwayWorld

Broadway meets Port Washington at the annual Landmark on Main Street Spotlight Gala. The festivities include honors for community leaders, a fabulous concert and a delicious post-concert din…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

UK Theatres Release Joint Statement on 'Abuse of Power' in the Industry by BroadwayWorld

Led by the National Theatre, a group of the UK's top stages have joined together to release the following statement in relation to the recent allegations against former Royal Court artistic …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Risurrezione review at Wexford Opera House – ‘dramatic conviction’ by George Hall

Franco Alfano has gone down to history as the minor master who accepted the ungrateful task of completing Puccini’s Turandot after the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:31PM

Chita Rivera, Molly Regan among Steppenwolf’s winter LookOut lineup by Miriam Di Nunzio

Gift Theatre co-founder/artistic director Michael Patrick Thornton stars in "You & Me," a two-person (no-suggestion) improv set on Feb. 8, 2018.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 12:30PM

‘Dancing with the Stars’ poll results: 25% of readers say Jordan Fisher really was the best on ‘Disney Night’ by Daniel Montgomery

Jordan Fisher ruled “Dancing with the Stars” on “Disney Night” with a foxtrot that received the highest score of the evening, which also happened to be the first perf…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

Chita Rivera in Steppenwolf's winter LookOut by Morgan Greene

Broadway legend Chita Rivera is coming to Chicago as part of Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series, the company announced Monday. Rivera, a two-time Tony winner, will appear in concert with pianist…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:30PM

Look Back at Ben Vereen and John Rubinstein in the Original Production of Pippin on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The show opened October 23, 1972 at the Imperial Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Mario Cantone, Eve Ensler, and Philip Dawkins Tapped for Abingdon Theatre Company Season by Olivia Clement

The 25th anniversary lineup will see Cantone play a famous female impersonator.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

China National Peking Opera Company, Sadler's Wells, London, review: Highly stylised by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

The Peking Opera perform the popular romantic farce, 'The Phoenix Returns Home'

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18PM

Review: ‘Digital Eye: Interactive Event Merging Theater Explores Privacy in the Digital Age’ at Blind Whino SW Arts Club by Sophia Howes

 Big Brother Really, Really Likes You Your online identity does not belong to you. Digital Eye, a transatlantic theater project that was presented Monday and Tuesday, October 16-17, at Blin…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:15PM

Queer Teens Find a Home Onstage by American Theatre Editors

How queer youth theatre groups are shaping, and saving, the lives of new generations of artists and activists.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:12PM

Jimmy Kimmel to David Letterman at Mark Twain Ceremony: ‘Everything Was Fine Until You Went Off the Air’ by Gordon Cox

A careful blend of sincerity and insults made for a raucous tribute to retired late-night TV host David Letterman at Washington, D.C.’s John F. Kennedy Center on Sunday night, when th…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:12PM

Seth Rudetsky Brings CONCERT FOR AMERICA to Signature Theatre Featuring Chita Rivera, Judy Kuhn, and More! by BroadwayWorld

Signature Theatre will host Concert for America Stand Up, Sing Out, presented by SiriusXM radio host Seth Rudetsky and producer James Wesley, on November 27 at 730 PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

BWW Album Review: MONSTERSONGS (World Premiere Recording) Roars with Originality by Tori Hartshorn

What comes to mind when you hear the words blood, brains, ghosts and mummies Halloween might be a popular presumption, but it shouldn't be the only one with Broadway Records latest album Mon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Photo Flash: First Look - Tony Winner Michael Cerveris Guests on GOTHAM by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris will guest star as 'Professor Pyg' on the 'A Dark Knight Hog Day Afternoon' episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, Oct. 26 800-901 PM ETPT on FOX. Get a first …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Nominations Are Open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! Just 1 Week Left! by BroadwayWorld

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards Regional productions, touring shows, community theatre and more are all included, honoring productions which opened betwee…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - THE BAND'S VISIT's Ari'el Stachel by Caryn Robbins

Today Ari'el Stachel speaks with BWW about making his Broadway debut and explains why THE BAND'S VISIT has been 'utterly life-changing' on a very personal level.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Exclusive: Eve Plumb Joins TARA TREMENDOUS THE MUSICAL in Concert in Alabama by BroadwayWorld

Wonkybot Studios has announced that stage, film and television veteran Eve Plumb has joined the cast of Stewart St John's Tara Tremendous The Musical Concert

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

John Mulaney to Host Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala, with Appearances from Stephen Sondheim, Carol Burnett, and More by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, November 6th at Gotham Hall in New York City, the newly renamed Dramatists Guild Foundation will honor patrons of the arts including legendary director and producer Hal Prince vis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

Scarborough council approves demolition plans for Futurist Theatre by Georgia Snow

Scarborough’s Futurist Theatre has moved a step closer to demolition after plans to tear it down were approved. In a long-running dispute

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Wakefield drama school CAPA College saved from closure by Giverny Masso

A drama school in West Yorkshire that had been threatened with closure will reopen its doors to students in 2018. CAPA College,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Theatre leaders: ‘No room for sexual harassment in our industry’ by Georgia Snow

Leaders of London theatres including the National, the Donmar Warehouse, the Old Vic and the Almeida have jointly called for an end

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Aida’ by Reston Community Players at Reston Community Center by David and Jena Jones

The curtain ascended Oct 20th on Reston Community Players’ colorful production of “Aida.” The auditorium was packed for the opening night gala of Reston’s 51st season of comm…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:00PM

FIRST LOOK: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax returns to the Old Vic by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Following a critically acclaimed season last year, Dr Seuss' The Lorax returns to the Old Vic and Manuel Harlan was on hand to bring us these great production images. This…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:00PM

OF KITH & KIN – Bush Theatre ★★★ by Johnny Fox

It doesn’t help that everyone’s so unlikeable – younger Oliver (Joshua Silver) is a self-centered underachieving queen with Disney fantasies, partner Daniel (James Lance) is an ex-hete…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Film Review: Renée Zellweger to Play Judy Garland in Upcoming Biopic Judy

The film will be directed by Tony nominee Rupert Goold.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre News: Theatres make collective statement over sexual harassment in industry

Following revelations last week and in America, a joint statement has been issued by British theatres

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

Features: Top 5 theatre openings: 23 - 29 October

The Bridge Theatre opens its first production, while Emma Rice debuts her new musical in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in the week's top openings

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:54AM

London's Hit School of Rock Announces Casting Changes by Broadway.com

The hit London production of School of Rock has announced some exciting casting news! Stephen Leask, who has been the production's Dewey Finn alternate, will lead the cast in the ro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for Home for the Holidays, Starring Bianca Ryan, Josh Kaufman & Candice Glover by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the new holiday-themed concert Home for the Holidays, set to play Broadway's August Wilson Theatre. The show will be headlined by Bianca Ryan, winner of …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

The Broadway.com Show: Mary Michael Patterson of Love Never Dies by Broadway.com

Mary Michael Patterson on Meg Giry's dark journey in Love Never Dies.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with School of Rock Star Justin Collette

Justin Collette talks taking on Dewey Finn in School of Rock, the influence of Blink 182, and unwinding with reality TV.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:45AM

“I’m Fundamentally Interested in a Gentle Theater” – a conversation with Corrine Donly and Sarah Hughes by Jerry Lieblich

I got the impression that Corinne and Sarah were working out their ideas in front of me, rather than regurgitating concepts already known. In other words, the play was becoming before my eye…

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 11:42AM

My Brother, My Sister and Me review – quirky sibling comedy is unrivalled by Miriam Gillinson

Polka theatre, LondonA brother and sister contemplate the arrival of a new baby in Sarah Argent’s brilliant new show, in which everything is seen through the eyes of a childWe’re in a lo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:33AM

Stephen Adly Guirgis’ 2011 Broadway Hit: The MotherF..ker With The Hat by New York Theater

In honor of the opening tonight of the revival of Jesus Hopped the A Train, and the launch of the 2017-2018 Signature residency of Stephen Adly Guirgis, below is my April, 2011 review of Gui…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:30AM

I Saw Geostorm in 4DX: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy, and the “Bottom Tickler” by Charles Bramesco

Your neighborhood cineplex is getting desperate. It’s no longer breaking news that the ascendant popularity of TV and the advent of streaming have landed brick-and-mortar theaters in dire …

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:28AM

Take a First Look at Dr. Suess’s the Lorax at the Old Vic Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring David Ricardo-Pearce and Simon Paisley Day, is set to open October 24 in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Get a First Look at the Waitress National Tour by Hannah Vine

The tour, starring Desi Oakley as Jenna, began performances October 17 in Cleveland Ohio.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Barbra: The Music ... The Mem'ries ... The Magic! Will Premiere on Netflix by Adam Hetrick

The concert features hits from Funny Girl, Yentl, A Star Is Born, rarities, and new material from her latest album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

What Do Critics Think of David Greenspan’s Solo Strange Interlude? by Olivia Clement

The actor performs Eugene O’Neill’s epic play in its entirety with two intermissions and a meal break.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Watch Clips From the National Tour of Waitress by Ryan McPhee

The touring production of the Sara Bareilles musical stars Desi Oakley as Jenna.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Tony Winner Glenn Close to Star in Amazon Pilot SEA OAK by BroadwayWorld

Amazon today announced the lineup for its forthcoming fall pilot season which will debut on November 10 in over 200 countries and territories exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for all custom…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

DVR Alert: LATIN HISTORY FOR MORON's John Leguizamo to Visit NBC's LATE NIGHT by BroadwayWorld

BWW has learned that on Monday, October 30, John Leguizamo, now starring in the one-man Broadway show Latin History For Morons, will visit NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Podcast Episode 135 – SpongeBob The Musical Bookwriter, Kyle Jarrow

Kyle Jarrow is the ultimate interdisciplinary writer. He has written films that have been screened at Sundance.  He has a new TV show on the CW right now.  And this fall he’ll make h…

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

Podcast Episode 135 – SpongeBob The Musical Bookwriter, Kyle Jarrow

Kyle Jarrow is the ultimate interdisciplinary writer. He has written films that have been screened at Sundance.  He has a new TV show on the CW right now.  And this fall he’ll make h…

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

Revisiting Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution by Julius Green

Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution, now showing in a real courtroom setting at London County Hall, is widely regarded as her

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

Titus got this critic’s heart pumping – and here’s the proof by Fergus Morgan

He considered himself impervious to stage horror, but after taking part in a research project monitoring audience’s heart-rate activity while watching live

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:00AM

ANYTHING THAT FLIES – Jermyn Street Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

This surprisingly warm and heartbreaking story about grief and displacement feels slight in telling audiences anything new about the pain that World War II caused both Jewish and German peop…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Podcast Episode 135 – Kyle Jarrow

  Kyle Jarrow is the ultimate interdisciplinary writer. He has written films that have been screened at Sundance.  He has a new TV show on the CW right now.  And this fall he’ll…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 10:50AM

Hänsel und Gretel, Oper Stuttgart — no happy ending for arrested director Kirill Serebrennikov

The opera, relocated to Rwanda, premiered as a work in progress and a call for the Russian director’s freedom

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:49AM

Venus in Fur, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, review: Natalie Dormer shows off her formidable theatrical talent by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The 'Game of Thrones' actress Dormer and David Oakes star in the West End premiere of David Ives' Broadway hit

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:42AM

Features: Following footsteps: Terry Johnson and his daughter Alice on the family business

Writer Terry Johnson and his actor daughter Alice Bailey Johnson have worked together several times since she began acting, here they explain what it's like to have a family member in th…

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:42AM

London’s School of Rock Will Welcome New Cast Members by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical continues at the New London Theatre in the West End.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

Bebe Neuwirth Departs Madam Secretary by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner wraps up her three-year stint as Nadine Tolliver in the CBS drama.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Andrea McArdle, Emily Skinner, Orfeh, and More Perform at Best in Shows by Hannah Vine

Playbill’s Seth Rudetsky hosted the October 22 benefit for the NY Humane Society.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

The Mousetrap at 60: why is this the world's longest-running play? by Stephen Moss

Agatha Christie's whodunnit is 60 years old. What's the secret to its longevity? Stephen Moss goes behind the scenes, into 'the snow room' and off to the pub for a sing-song with the castQue…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM

Tony Nominee Matthew Morrison and Wife Renee Welcome Their First Child by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Hairspray star and lead of Glee celebrates the arrival of his son.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - October 23, 2017 - The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and Come From Away Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Band's Visit 7.37, Dear Evan Hansen 1.62, Come From Away 1.49, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1.14 and Miss Saigon 0.84. The top growing…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

New Cast Members Announced For Broadway Close Up At Merkin Concert Hall by BroadwayWorld

Kaufman Music Center's annual Broadway Close Up series at Merkin Concert Hall gives theater fans a new perspective on the shows and songs they love.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM

Abingdon Theatre Company Rings In 25th Anniversary with Kander and Ebb Extravaganza by Matt Smith

It was a cold winter’s night in January 1993, when a small group of theatre artists banded together, and unanimously decided to take greater control of their creative lives. Determined to …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:08AM

Julian Anderson: Total Immersion — glistening, dazzling

A day-long portrait of the composer’s light-filled music

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Movement director Polly Bennett: ‘We asked our friends to donate a play – the library now has 3,000’ by John Byrne

Polly Bennett co-founded support organisation the Mono Box. She tells John Byrne about her work… How did the Mono Box start? My

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SKIN TIGHT – Hope Theatre ★★★★★ by Michael Davis

Based on Dennis Glover’s poem The Magpies, Gary Henderson’s Skin Tight has its own lyrical quality, with certain lines and references alluding to larger ideas and themes. Set in New Zeal…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Stage door manager Ned Seago: ‘I would like to fall off my perch at work’ by Giverny Masso

Having worked at London’s Old Vic Theatre for more than 30 years, stage door manager Ned Seago, who won The Stage’s Unsung

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

How to survive scare acting by Errol Seymour

Halloween can provide a bonanza for actors, but performers should be prepared for the unique challenges such work brings, says experienced scare

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Sunset Boulevard’s Alan Campbell Will Play Frank Lloyd Wright in Truth Against the World by Andrew Gans

Christine Toy Johnson will direct the reading of her play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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And I'm Here: Sierra Boggess Introduces Celie and Olivia by Amy Sapp

Photos by Janie Willison Raised in Denver, Colorado, actress and beloved Broadway star, Sierra Boggess, never experienced a home devoid of a pet: “I grew up with cats always and always res…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 09:56AM

Meet Beauregard: Future Glinda Standby and Son of Carrie St. Louis by Amy Sapp

Photos by Janie Willison Perhaps best known for her hilarious portrayal as Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked, Carrie St. Louis has mastered the art of musical comedy. She first made her Broadway…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 09:56AM

Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth Departs CBS Drama MADAM SECRETARY by BroadwayWorld

Tony winning actresss Bebe Neuwirth took to Twitter to announce her departure from the hit CBS drama series MADAM SECRETARY after four seasons. The actress made her final appearance on the s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

BWW Interview: THE RED SHOES Keep Cordelia Braithwaite on Her Toes by Naomi Serviss

I wouldn't say I'm obsessed with dance,' Braithwaite said, 'but it's all I've done.' Since joining Matthew Bourne's company, her dance repertoire has expanded to include ballet.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Randall Edwards Returns to NY in LEGS DIAMOND 30th?Anniversary Reunion Concert?at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the Original Broadway cast in Legs Diamond 30th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Sunday, December 3 at 700 pm and 930 pm.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

BWW Contest: Win Two Tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway by Bww Contests

BroadwayWorld is giving you and a friend the chance to win tickets to WAITRESS on Broadway Enter the contest below for a chance to win a pair of tickets for a performance October 30th - Nov …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Laura Heywood by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

‘Grease’ Led to Lindsay Mendez’s Broadway Debut and Ella the Poodle by Amy Sapp

Photos by Janie Willison Lovers of the Broadway stage are no stranger to the name Lindsay Mendez. From her days belting “Bless The Lord” in Godspell to her powerful interpretations of ro…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 09:54AM

‘Lorca is pure theatre’: Director Jorge de Juan on his Lorca journey & The House Of Bernarda Alba by Press Releases

A major new production of Lorca's 1936 classic The House of Bernarda Alba (La Casa de Bernarda Alba) has its first performance tonight at the custom-built Cervantes Theatre, the new home for…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:53AM

Theatre History Podcast #47: Translating An Enemy of the People with Dr. Paul Walsh by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Michael Lueger. Dr. Paul Walsh of the Yale School of Drama joins us to discuss his work translating Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People for the opening production of the Yale Repertory …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:51AM

Renée Zellweger Will Play Judy Garland in New Film Judy by Andrew Gans

Tony nominee Rupert Goold will direct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Theatre Review: ‘The Adventures of Peter Pan’ at Synetic Theater by Maria Elharaoui

Flying fairies. Ruthless pirates. Beautiful mermaids. The world of Peter Pan is filled with magic, adventure and fun. And that’s exactly what the cast of Synetic Theater’s “The Adventu…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:40AM

Interviews: Josie Lawrence: 'My earliest stage memory was playing one half of a swing door'

The comedian and actress talks embarrassing moments and career highlights ahead of opening in Hannah Chissick's revival of Brecht's classic drama

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:36AM

Review: Fishskin Trousers at the Park Theatre by Daniel Perks

"Kept separate by the chasm of the centuries": Daniel Perks reviews Elizabeth Kuti's trio of detached monologues set on the Suffolk Coast at Finsbury Park's Park Theatre. The post Review: Fi…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 09:32AM

Legendary rock star Gord Downie dies at the age of 53 by Blouin Artinfo

Legendary Canadian rock star Gord Downie, passed away on October 17, 2017 after a long battle with brain cancer much to the dismay of his family, friends and millions of fans all over the wo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:32AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, October 23, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Greenlit: A Legal Thriller, a Sci-Fi Pic, a Biopic, + an Off-Broadway Show Get Ready for Production

Greenlit means a project is officially a go, so all you have to do is follow these leads to stay up to date. You never know where you’ll find an opportunity to land an audition! &ldquo…

SOURCE: Backstage at 09:30AM

So they think they can dance by Michelle Williams - Special To The Star

High-energy dance battle a highlight of Toronto Urban Dance Skill Fest.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:30AM

Review: The Real Thing at Malvern Theatres by Geoff Mills

"A powerful, unforced stage presence": Geoff Mills reviews Stephen Unwin's touring production of Tom Stoppard's dazzling 1982 classic starring Laurence Fox. The post Review: The Real Thing a…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 09:28AM

Rebecca Luker, Max von Essen, Tony Sheldon Are Part of Captain Brassbound's Conversion Reading by Andrew Gans

David Staller directs the October 23 event for the Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:16AM

Careers Clinic: Should I do a ‘scripted reality’ TV show? by John Byrne

Since starting work as an actor, I have come across new acting heroes. They might be less well known than the big

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:11AM

THE LADY FROM THE SEA – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★ by Carole Woddis

The grounding comes in Kwame Kwei-Armah’s decision to transplant the play to 1950s Caribbean and in the casting of Nikki Amuka-Bird as Doctor Wangel’s second wife, Ellida giving her raci…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

'Bright Star' at the Ahmanson: Bluegrass, tears and a big, vacuous smile by Charles McNulty

As one theatergoer’s bliss is another theatergoer’s cornball, let’s accentuate the positive before delving into the negative of a show that reveals just how thin the line is between ho…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Meera Syal to play Miss Hannigan in West End Annie by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Meera Syal is to join the West End production of Annie in the role of Miss Hannigan from 27 November 2017 for the duration of the run This post Meera Syal to play Miss Han…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:51AM

BWW's On This Day - October 23, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Tickets on Sale Next Month for Manila Premiere of Disney's THE LION KING by BroadwayWorld

Michael Cassel Group in association with Disney Theatrical Productions have just confirmed that tickets to the Manila premiere of the world's 1 musical, Disney's THE LION KING, are going on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AM

Review: Major Labia at Curve, Leicester by Peter Kirwan

"Give this group a TV show": Peter Kirwan reviews Nottingham-based comedy collective Major Labia's nameless sketch show at Leicester Curve's Inside Out festival. The post Review: Major Labia…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:40AM

Video: A cheeky peek at West End Bares

Get the lowdown on this year's raunchiest West End night, all for charity

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:33AM

Review: Review: Metropolis (Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre)

Tim McArthur directs this musical version of Fritz Lang's groundbreaking 1927 sci-fi classic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:33AM

Poll: Do you think theatre criticism has failed to keep pace with changes in theatre practice? by The Stage

Last week The Stage hosted a conference on diversity in criticism with Act for Change. Following the event, Lyn Gardner, who sat

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:20AM

Broadway Alum John Stamos to Tie the Knot with Girlfriend Caitlin McHugh by TV News Desk

John Stamos took to Instagram yesterday to share the joyous news that he will tie the knot with girlfriend Caitlin McHugh.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

Photo Coverage: Star-Studded Humane Society of New York Benefit BEST IN SHOWS Honors James L. Nederlander by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefitting the Humane Society of New York, honored James L. Nederlander, Jimmy the President of The Nederlander Organization. BroadwayWorld was…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

The Arts on Stamps of the World —October 23 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:04AM

Text of the Day: Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle 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 08:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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American Dance Spectacular! by Sandi Durell

    by Magda Katz   All the stars were aligned last night at  the Schimmel Center in New York City to create a flawless show. American Dance Spectacular! traced American  po…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 07:54AM

Review: Albion at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

Mike Bartlett has compared his play to Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Others are saying that this is Britain's first serious Brexit play

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:43AM

Review:Strange Interlude at curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

Though popular in O'Neill's day, the Freudian asides and marathon running time have proved stumbling blocks for later audiences. But Greenspan's marathon approach may have found the sec…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 07:42AM

Yana and the Yeti review at 1532 Performing Arts Centre, Bristol – ‘delightfully designed’ by Rosemary Waugh

Yana and the Yeti is set in a world of snow and ice, deep dark forests and mythical creatures nestling between the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:39AM

BWW Morning Brief October 23rd, 2017: HAMILTON'S West End Marquee Revealed, AFTER THE BLAST Opens, and More! by Danielle Ashley

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news HAMILTON'S West End Marquee Revealed, AFTER THE BLAST Opens, and More

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

CHICAGO's Renee Zellweger to Portray Judy Garland in Upcoming Biopic by BroadwayWorld

Ren e Zellweger will take on the role of famed singer and actress Judy Garland in an upcoming biopic. Principal photography will get underway in February 2018 on the film which will center o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

VIDEO: First Look at New Stage Production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on Disney Cruise Line by BroadwayWorld

Disney has just shared a first look at the brand new stage production coming to Disney Cruise Line next month - Beauty and the Beast

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM

Play #recommendations? @31HoursPlay #AllTheLittleLights #HeisenbergPlay by Terri Paddock

I can’t get out of my mind the idea of touring two new, one-act plays I’ve seen recently – Jane Upton‘s All The Little Lights and Kieran Knowles‘ 31 Hours …

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 07:31AM

Anything That Flies review at Jermyn Street Theatre, London – ‘exposition-heavy’ by Tim Bano

Director Alice Hamilton brings her characteristic light touch to this debut play by novelist Judith Burnley. Hamilton’s previous work has embraced stillness,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:15AM

Theatre News: New adult cast announced for School of Rock

The new cast members will join the production next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12AM

Photos: Martin Freeman, Olivia Williams, James Norton and more star in refugee gala

Whither Would You Go? was staged in London on the weekend with a star cast, in aid of UNHCR

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12AM

Theatre News: New tour dates announced for Miss Saigon

There are two new UK venues to add to the current tour of the show

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12AM

Theatre News: Lucy Woollatt to step down as executive director of Young Vic

The news follows the recent appointment of Kwame Kwei-Armah as the theatre's new artistic director

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:12AM

Lucy Woollatt to step down as Young Vic executive director by Georgia Snow

Lucy Woollatt has announced she will stand down as executive director of the Young Vic in December. Woollatt’s departure comes as artistic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

Theatregoer leaves £40k legacy to Yorkshire venue to fund youth programme by Giverny Masso

A theatre fan’s legacy will enable young actors from the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond, North Yorkshire, to perform at the Edinburgh

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

Max Stafford-Clark ‘left Out of Joint over inappropriate behaviour’ by Georgia Snow

Max Stafford-Clark was forced to step down from his former theatre company Out of Joint after a female member of staff complained

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

World’s last remaining end-of-pier show to continue under new management by Roda Musa

The new management of Norfolk’s Cromer pier has vowed to continue its theatre programme, which it claims is the last traditional end-of-the-pier

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

The Maids review at Dundee Rep – ‘intense and flamboyant’ by Thom Dibdin

The deceptions are hidden in plain sight in Eve Jamieson’s revival of Genet’s 1947 psychodrama. As the two maids act out the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:09AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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This photo of Lady Gaga and all five former Presidents goes viral by Buzz60, Buzz60

This photo of Lady Gaga posing next to all five living former US Presidents to raise money for disaster relief has gone viral.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 06:55AM

Choreographer Ben Duke: ‘Surrounded by violence, I wanted to explore who we’re angry with’ by Neil Norman

Ben Duke is a true original. Having trained as an actor and dancer he discovered his calling lay both outside those disciplines

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:46AM

NEWS: @leaskoflife leads new @SchoolOfRockUK adult cast, TV’s @CraigGallivan is alternate Dewey by Press Releases

Stephen Leask, having played the role of alternate Dewey since May this year, will now lead the cast as Dewey Finn from 15 November 2017, as the show enters its second year in the West End, …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:39AM

Alternate no more: @leaskoflife is new lead Dewey Finn in @SchoolOfRockUK

Have you caught Stephen Leask as Dewey Finn yet? The alternate, who also wowed audiences this year at West End Live, steps into the lead properly from next month, with Stella TV star Craig G…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:39AM

New Program Brings Silicon Valley to Broadway by Marc Hershberg

Software executive and Broadway producer Tim Kashani created the Theater Accelerator after recognizing that the same code used to create successful Silicon Valley start-ups might also work f…

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:36AM

The World’s Wife review at Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea – ‘sensitively wrought’ by Steph Power

Ten years before she was finally appointed the first ever woman poet laureate, Carol Ann Duffy turned myth and history on their

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:31AM

'The Poddest Couple' Podcast Welcomes Designer, Performer, and Diva Whisperer Robbie Rozelle by The Poddest Couple

On the latest episode of 'The Poddest Couple,' Alan and Matt welcome everyone's favorite Broadway diva once removed, Robbie Rozelle. He's the designer of Playbill Pride and currently designs…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Parliament Square review at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester – ‘thought-provoking’ by Chris Bartlett

James Fritz’s play, winner of the Bruntwood judges award in 2015, hangs on one shocking and incendiary act of seemingly inexplicable self-destruction.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:15AM

Review: Review: Parliament Square (Royal Exchange)

James Fritz's new play won a Bruntwood Prize Judges Award in 2015

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM

Blogs: What has happened to the two and a half hour play?

Sarah Crompton looks at theatrical relativity and how long plays can seem short and short plays long

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:06AM

Metallica in London — virtuosity and velocity

The band’s O2 Arena gig showed that when they get going, they’re still miles ahead of the competition

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A #MeToo story close to home: ‘My drama school tutor abused me’ by Laura Kressly

My time at drama school was otherwise wonderful. It was everything it should have been: fun, stressful, empowering, confusing and thrilling. But it was also something it absolutely shouldn�…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

7 spine-tingling tips for DIY Halloween makeup by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Swap the mask for makeup this Halloween and create a guise that's spectacularly spooky!

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Monday, October 23, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Critics Rave About “Torch Song,” “People, Places & Things” and “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” Extend, and This Week’s Theatrical Schedule &…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

‘One of Us’ at IFC Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The film, directed by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, “One of Us” is being screened at IFC Center, New York.  It is about the Hasidic Jewish community that deals with the issues of th…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:49AM

TIME AND THE CONWAYS: Time and the Wrong Way by Peter Filichia

Only the incarcerated disagree. But all other adults will tell you that time goes fast. A fall from grace can...Continue Reading The post TIME AND THE CONWAYS: Time and the Wrong Way appeare…

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 05:40AM

The Film-Based Play ‘Kinky Boots’ at Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Kinky Boots”, the play based on the film by the same name that features Joel Edgerton, will be staged at Al Hirschfeld Theatre, New York. The play revolves around Charlie Price who…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:22AM

Fright night: Top 5 shows to see this Halloween by Emma Clarendon

Looking for a bit of thrill or a fright this Halloween? Love London Love Culture rounds up some of the best shows to see.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

“Springsteen on Broadway”: Legends from a Life Story by Hilton Als

As the rock icon sang, it became clear that the show allowed him to understand not only himself but what goes into the making of a self. 

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Monday, October 23, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Musicals diary: Hair, Five Guys Named Moe, Young Frankenstein by Terri Paddock

In the past month, two musicals have got me up on my feet and dancing all the way out to the bar. At Five Guys Named Moe, I joined a conga line at the interval after attempting to singalong…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 04:58AM

Musicals diary: Hair, Five Guys Named Moe, Young Frankenstein by Terri Paddock

In the past month, two musicals have got me up on my feet and dancing all the way out to the bar. At Five Guys Named Moe, I joined a conga line at the interval after attempting to singalong…

SOURCE: Terri Paddock at 04:58AM

Singer Léon at Le Poisson Rouge, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Léon will perform at Le Poisson Rouge, New York. Wrable will give a supporting performance on the day.Lotta Lindgren is known by her stage name Léon. The singer-songwriter is from Sweden. …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:52AM

Composition choices give entire orchestra chance to shine by John Huxhold

The St. Louis Symphony concert Saturday night at Powell Hall included a lot of references to family. On the program was Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy,” a reflection …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:48AM

And Scene #30 - A Monologue…on Ticket Prices by Andscenepod, Michael Salerno

Welcome to this week’s episode of the And Scene Theater Podcast!  Mike is flying solo this week, as Meghan is rehearsing and putting up anew production that we’ll talk about next week.�…

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Lonely Planet by Wendy Caster

In Steven Dietz's two-character play Lonely Planet, Jody (the subtle and smart Arnie Burton) owns a map store. He loves and is comforted by the factual information contained by map…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 04:24AM

CIRCUS DIARIES: As a Tiger in the Jungle by Katharine Kavanagh

A girl sits huddled inside an aerial cage, a sphere suspended in space, tethered to the figure of Aman Tamang, glittering in the darkness behind a sail-like rigging structure, which combines…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM

New musical The End of History to play at the Tristan Bates Theatre

We like a bit of history here on #StageFaves and musicals help us to learn. For the eighteenth century we've got Hamilton, teaching us about the nineteenth century is Les Misérables, and no…

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Monday, October 23, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Dance Umbrella 2017 by Amelia Forsbrook

Escaping definition: Amelia Forsbrook reviews Origami, Fallen from Heaven, and Trois Grandes Fugues as part of Dance Umbrella 2017. The post Review: Dance Umbrella 2017 appeared first on Exe…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 03:29AM

Culture Track 2017 Is Here! by Ceci Dadisman

After waiting for three long years, the 2017 edition of LaPlaca Cohen’s Culture Track has arrived! Arts and culture data nerds, rejoice! As per the Culture Track website: Culture Track…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Seagull at Lyric Hammersmith by Annegret Märten

Simeon loves Marcia loves Konstantin loves Nina loves Boris loves Irina loves herself: Annegret Marten reviews Simon Stephens' new version of Chekhov. The post Review: The Seagull at Lyric H…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 02:43AM

Harlem School for the Arts buries the past and dreams big by Blouin Artinfo

The Harlem School of Arts is an important cultural center that was thrown into debt a few years earlier but has managed to revive its former glory through hard work and dedication. The widel…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:24AM

Review: The Frogman at Warwick Arts Centre by Geoff Mills

The future of theatre? Geoff Mills reviews Curious Directive's interrogatory show combining live performance with VR technology. The post Review: The Frogman at Warwick Arts Centre appeared …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 02:04AM

Mark Shenton’s week: There’s movement on the West End Monopoly board by Mark Shenton

Previews began last week for Young Marx, the inaugural production at the new Bridge Theatre beside Tower Bridge, ahead of its official

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Jane Maudsley: 5 Tips for looking after your voice by Susan Elkin

Vocal tutor Jane Maudsley is the founder and managing director of Little Voices, a national drama and education company for children aged

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Director Max Elton: ‘The play’s characters have a one-night stand while one is wearing a mouse costume’ by Roda Musa

Director Max Elton is working on David Ireland’s new comedy The End of Hope, which is playing at London’s Soho Theatre. He

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Adam Charteris: Punters, programmes and Netflix: all in a night’s work for an usher by Adam Charteris

Working front of house is easy: it pays the bills, the shifts are short and, as an actor, it leaves my days

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Lyn Gardner: Criticism needs to change, it’s not fit for purpose in the 21st century by Lyn Gardner

British theatre has changed radically during the past 20 years, mostly for the better. Curiously one of the things that has not

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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2017 Melbourne Festival comes to an end by Arts Review

Last night, the 2017 Melbourne Festival – the second from Artistic Director, Jonathan Holloway – came to a close after more than 65 events over 19 days. Fittingly, it ended with Taylor M…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:56AM

Of Kith and Kin review – gay parenthood drama packs an emotional punch by Lyn Gardner

The Bush, LondonProceedings turn violent when a mother in law arrives in Chris Thompson’s overloaded play about nature, nurture, abuse, parenting and gay history A play can be thoroughly e…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24AM

Switzerland by Arts Review

A witty, serpentine thriller from one of our greatest and most popular playwrights, State Theatre Company South Australia presents Joanna Murray-Smith’s Switzerland for a limited sea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:13AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 10/22-10/23/2017

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, October 23, 2017 - Monday, October 23, 2017.

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Fall for Dance – Program E by Joel Benjamin

The highlight of the program was watching the world-renowned premier danseur David Hallberg perform a work specially commissioned for him by Fall for Dance.  Mark Morris, the equally famous…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:04AM

Alabama & Travis Barker Play The Father-Daughter Challenge by Young Hollywood

Alabama & Travis Barker Play The Father-Daughter ChallengeWe're hanging out in the YH Studio with rocker Travis Barker and his talented daughter Alabama and we decide to test how well they k…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, October 23, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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PHOTOS: The first Broadway Halloween Parade in Denver by The Know

The Hornet, Sweet Action and other Broadway businesses had their own themes and even the Ghostbusters made an appearance. See photos from the event in out slideshow.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 12:04AM

‘If I Were a Carpenter’ — the folk singer whose song went on to become a Motown classic

Tim Hardin’s tune has proved eminently adaptable since he recorded it in 1967

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The Musical Didn't Change, But I Have - A fan revisits 'Falsettos' after 24 years

A fan revisits Falsettos after 24 years---Although last season's Tony-nominated revival of Falsettos closed back in January, a recording of the production is airing on PBS this Friday, Octob…

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Choreographer Cynthia Oliver on the World Premiere "Virago-Man Dem" at BAM by The Dance Enthusiast

Choreographer Cynthia Oliver on the World Premiere Virago-Man Dem at BAM, "They all toss and tumble masculinity and wring it out so that by show's end, the trajectory of each individuals' …

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Brenda Way, Founder and Co-Artistic Director of ODC/Dance about the New York Premiere of "boulders and bones" at BAM by The Dance Enthusiast

In Brenda Way, Founder and Co-Artistic Director of ODC/Dance about the New York Premiere of boulders and bones at BAM, "When collaborating with other art forms, you have to be ready to sim…

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An Intimate (And Spontaneous) Night With Anderson Cooper And Andy Cohen At The Oakdale by Susan Dunne

Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen are bringing their long-running tour, AC2, to the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford on Nov. 4. The uninitiated might ask: What do they do on the stage? AC2…

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Meet the Artistic Director Defying the Statistics of Diversity in Theatre by Olivia Clement

How Ivy Theatre Company’s Audrey Alford prioritizes hiring inclusive casts, design, and tech teams on every single production.

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Zoe Kazan’s After the Blast Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

William Jackson Harper and Cristin Milioti star in the world premiere from LCT3.

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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