Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Bid Today for a Super Fetch MEAN GIRLS Package Including A Backstage Tour and Signed Poster! by BroadwayWorld

'Tis the season to change the world Win this lot and you and a guest will join the clique of Mean Girls on Broadway Following the show, enjoy a backstage tour with Erika Henningsen 'Cady …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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“The Jewelry Box” Brims with Gems & Laughs, at The Marsh, S.F. by Bdhorwitz

Brian Copeland: A Genuine Christmas Genius by Barry David Horwitz Everyone knows that Brian Copeland, famed for his “Not a Genuine Black Man” solo show that has toured the country and pl…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 10:33PM

Review: Fiasco Theater’s Twelfth Night by Erin Kahn

Twelfth Night, Or What You Will has been called Shakespeare’s perfect play. In the same spirit, I’d call Fiasco Theater’s production of Twelfth Night (directed by Noah Bro…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:22PM

Interview: Jessie Austrian on Playing Olivia in Fiasco’s ‘Twelfth Night’ by Navida Stein

Perched in the back row of Classic Stage Company’s (CSC) bare brick wall theater a couple hours before a preview performance I speak with Jessie Austrian, actress, director and one third o…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:15PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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It’s a Wonderful Life: The 1946 Live Radio Play by David Kaufman

As adapted for the stage by Anthony E. Palermo, it’s roughly half the length of the film. But it still tells the same story about George Bailey, who on Christmas Eve in 1946 intends to tak…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:55PM

Cast members of 'Hamilton,' 'Beautiful' and 'Wicked' sing carols

Cast members of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical," "Hamilton" and "Wicked" sing carols together in the CTA Washington Blue Line station Dec. 15, 2017, in Chicago. (Erin Hooley/Chicago Tri…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:36PM

For Disney’s Iger, a Bold Move That Will Define His Legacy by Brooks Barnes

Disney has achieved great success under the leadership of Robert A. Iger. But he is likely to be judged on the success of his 21st Century Fox deal.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:33PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The Broadway.com Show: Jane Krakowski, Matthew Broderick, Maya Rudolph and More on A Christmas Story: Live by Broadway.com

The stars of A Christmas Story: Live chat about bringing Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's musical to live television. The must-watch holiday special airs on Sunday, December 17.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:42PM

Concert Review: DakhaBrakha — Music of Ecstatic Energy by Arts Fuse Editor

The members of DakhaBrakha have created something uniquely their own — “folk-punk.”

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:24PM

The Jungle, Young Vic review - physically and emotionally challenging by Aleks.sierz

New play about refugee camp life in Calais is a grueling docu-dramaRefugees, it is said, have no nationality – they are all individuals. This new docu-drama, deftly put together by theatre…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:12PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Hidden Succession News in Rupert Murdoch’s Sale of Fox Entertainment to Disney by Ken Auletta

Ken Auletta writes about the industry news surrounding Rupert Murdoch’s sale of Fox Entertainment to Disney, and how the merger will affect Murdoch’s sons James and Lachlan.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 07:24PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney-Fox deal may create a new nerdy nirvana by Ryan Nakashima and Matt O'Brien

MENLO PARK, California (AP) -- The coming union of the Disney and Fox media empires is set to create a new nirvana for fanboys and -girls, one that reunites superheroes and sci-fi cha…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 06:52PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Rick Holmes of Junk by Broadway.com

Rick Holmes stopped by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Junk and more with Beth Stevens.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

The Children Review: A Quiet Apocalypse, A Surprise Reckoning by New York Theater

“The Children” begins as what seems like a small, slow domestic drama about three aged friends in an English seaside cottage, but turns into an unsettling meditation on some very large t…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 06:28PM

Democrats Call for Hearings on Disney-Fox Merger by Ted Johnson

Top Democrats on the Senate and House antitrust subcommittees are calling for hearings on the Walt Disney Co.’s proposed acquisition of a large portion of 21st Century Fox, including i…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:24PM

Steve Kazee and More to Star in LOVE ACTUALLY in Concert This Weekend in L.A. by BroadwayWorld

LOVE ACTUALLY IN CONCERT, directed by Anderson Davis with musical supervision by Jesse Vargas and produced by Shane School amp Siobhan O'Neill, is coming to the Sorting Room at The Wallis th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM

Richard Swainson: A housewife, Elvis and a bunch of bananas by Richard Swainson

Riverlea's current Christmas show, Boobs! The Musical, a revue based around the life and work of the satirical singer-songwriter Ruth Wallis. As Wallis, both singing and delivering comic mon…

SOURCE: www.stuff.co.nz at 06:17PM

Theater News: Red Roses, Green Gold Announces Rush Ticket Policy

The new musical features songs by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter of the Grateful Dead.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Philadelphia Theatre Names Emily Zeck Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Zeck will help to lead the theatre as it transitions to a new business model.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:40PM

‘Molly Dodd’ star’s tips for avoiding the High Line hordes by Barbara Hoffman

Blair Brown moved here in 1976, just in time to see the tall ships come in. “I lived on 72nd Street and the West End, stuck my head out of the window and there was this huge black sailing …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 05:39PM

Odds & Ends: LaChanze Will Return to Highline Ballroom in New Cabaret About Her Life & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. LaChanze Will Return to Highline Ballroom in New Cabaret About Her Life Audiences are buzzing about LaChanze's latest p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Mark Rylance Back on Broadway! Your First Look at Farinelli and the King Has Arrived by Broadway.com

Tony and Oscar winner Mark Rylance has returned to Broadway as King Philippe V of Spain in Farinelli and the King. The play opens at the Belasco Theatre on December 17, and we have your firs…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

15 TV Shows That Got Us Through This Terrible Year

The best television in a year that has sometimes felt like a cultural and political nightmare. Jane the Virgin Since it premiered in 2014, Jane the Virgin has been …

SOURCE: BuzzFeed at 05:13PM

VIDEO: On This Day, December 15- MARY POPPINS Makes Her World Premiere Stage Debut by Stage Tube

On this day in 2004, Disney's Mary Poppins arrived at Broadway's magnificent New Amsterdam Theatre in a musical so extraordinarily enchanting, that audiences had just one word for it Superca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

BWW Exclusive: At This Performance: The Rise Of The Broadway Understudy by Amanda Prahl

Understudies on Broadway are nothing new. What is new, however or at least newly noticeable is the growing eagerness of fans to see such a performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Class Notes: From “The Band’s Visit,” Andrew Polk by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to cast member Andrew Polk about “The Band’s Visit” playing at The Barrymore​​​​ Theatre on Broadway. Class Notes actively cove…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:00PM

China stars’ income soars on TV deals and endorsements

Top A-listers gain from booming box office but cult of celebrity is worrying Beijing

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 05:00PM

Blair Brown On Uma Thurman, Queen Lear – And The Mystery Of ‘Molly Dodd’ by Jeremy Gerard

Blair Brown plays a D.C. doyenne of the right and designated head of the Fed in Beau Willimon’s Broadway play The Parisian Woman. This makes her the foil for Uma Thurman’s ambiti…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:00PM

Photo Flash: The Cats of Cats Cuddle With Cats

The cast teamed up with the Shelter Pet Project to promote shelter adoptions.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

Theater News: Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, and More to Star in Hey, Look Me Over!

They will join the previously announced Bob Martin in this original Encores! production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Grab Your Limes, the First Teaser for PBS’s Little Women Mini-Series Is Here by Jordan Crucchiola

Get your Marmee on the phone. PBS has released the first teaser for its Masterpiece Theater treatment of the Louisa May Alcott classic, Little Women. The three-part series is written by Heid…

SOURCE: Vulture at 04:58PM

Boston’s Huntington Theatre Company One Step Closer to Expansive New Lobby by Ryan McPhee

Commercial developers received approval for a new apartment building next to the theatre, which would also house a two-story lobby and public space for the venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:57PM

Theatre Review: ‘Curve of Departure’ at Studio Theatre by Elle Marie Sullivan

Rachel Bonds’ play ‘Curve of Departure’ is a stark look at family and what it means to be a family. Bonds is a gifted storyteller who is able to craft a narrative with natural dialogue…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:47PM

The top ten theater productions of 2017 by Adam Feldman

As always, the New York theater world offered plenty to choose from in compiling a list of the year's ten best shows. After two straight years with a musical in the top slot (Hamilton in 201…

SOURCE: Time Out at 04:35PM

16 shows to see now

"42nd Street" ✭✭✭✭ Think you've seen "42nd Street" before? Not with jazz-funk orchestrations and a rock drum set and a truly diverse cast, not with choreography closer to Savion Glo…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:35PM

Theatre News: Royal Court reprogrammes Rita, Sue and Bob Too

The production's run at the Sloane Square theatre was cancelled earlier this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:24PM

Describe the Night by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The themes of Rajiv Joseph’s latest political play are not only valid but relevant in today’s climate. However, "Describe the Night" is too convoluted for its own good and attempts to ma…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:20PM

Take A Dive Inside The Pie with Waitress' Christopher Fitzgerald and Caitlin Houlahan in Never Have I Ever by Broadway.com

Waitress' Christopher Fitzgerald and Caitlin Houlahan bake an honesty pie in a new episode of Never Have I Ever.  INI has great deals on Amazon. Shop early and don’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for Kings, The Low Road & Miss You Like Hell at the Public Theater by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for the new plays Kings and The Low Road as well as the new musical Miss You Like Hell, set to play off-Broadway's Public Theater. Sarah Burgess' Kings follo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Carolee Carmello & Vanessa Williams to Lead Hey, Look Me Over! at Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway greats Bebe Neuwirth, Judy Kuhn, Carolee Carmello and Vanessa Williams will star in the City Center Encores! production of Hey, Look Me Over! in 2018. Created by Enco…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Get a Glimpse at Mark Rylance's Broadway Return with These Clips from Farinelli and the King by Broadway.com

Show clips from Broadway's Farinelli and the King, starring Tony and Oscar winner Mark Rylance.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:18PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Ralphie in A Christmas Story Live, Andy Walken

A Christmas Story star Andy Walken talks creating the greatest experience of his life, his Broadway dream roles, and keeping Ralphie's bunny suit.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 04:14PM

Royal Court backtracks on plans to cancel production of Rita, Sue and Bob Too by Matthew Hemley

The Royal Court in London has overturned a decision to cancel a planned run of Andrea Dunbar’s Rita, Sue and Bob Too.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:12PM

Photo Flash: Jenn Colella, Stephen Schwartz and More Celebrate COME FROM AWAY Writers at ASCAP Ceremony by BroadwayWorld

Last night, December 14, The ASCAP Foundation honored jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater with The ASCAP Foundation Champion Award, and acclaimed Broadway composerslyricistslibrettists David Hei…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:09PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda releases new music with 'Ben Franklin's Song' by Ariel Scotti

Lin-Manuel Miranda, and The Decemberists, released “Ben Franklin’s Song,” a tune that was written for “Hamilton”

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 04:06PM

VIDEO: Watch the Cast Perform 'Easter Parade' from Irving Berlin's HOLIDAY INN at The 5th Avenue Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The 5th Avenue Theatre's new production of Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn is running now through December 31st. Watch Sarah Rose Davis Linda Mason, Matt Owen Ted Hanover, Eric Ankrim Jim Hardy …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Marc Kudisch, Bebe Neuwirth, Nancy Opel, Carolee Carmello and More Tapped for HEY, LOOK ME OVER! at Encores! by BroadwayWorld

Encores Artistic Director Jack Viertel today announced additional details and casting for Hey, Look Me Over Feb 7 - 11, the Encores original production which opens the 25th season of the bel…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

NYC–Based Equity Actors Wanted for Salt Lake City Run of ‘Mamma Mia’

If you want to be the dancing queen, here’s your chance. A Salt Lake City, Utah production of “Mamma Mia” is currently casting equity actors from the New York City area for…

SOURCE: Backstage at 04:00PM

Audio Share: Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Decemberists Collaborate on "Ben Franklin's Song"

The tune is the first edition of Miranda's #Hamildrop series.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Video Flash: Watch Hugh Jackman Prepare for The Greatest Showman's Live Commercial

The spot will air during A Christmas Story Live! on Sunday.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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New Episodes of Kelli O'Hara Web Series THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Out Monday by BroadwayWorld

Waterwell Films announced today that the final four chapters of 'The Accidental Wolf' will be released at 1201am on Monday, December 18th, exclusively at www.TheAccidentalWolf.com. WrittenDi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:53PM

International Newswire: So Where Does Disney-Fox Pact Leave International? by Leo Barraclough

In today’s International Newswire, international players consider the effects of the Disney-Fox marriage; Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz among the nominees in an eclectic Goya contend…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:51PM

Judy Kuhn, Bebe Neuwirth, Vanessa Williams, and Carolee Carmello to Star in Encores! Hey, Look Me Over! by Andrew Gans

Performances begin at New York City Center February 7, 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:45PM

Downtown Race Riot by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Anton Chekhov once advised that if you show an audience a gun you are required to have it go off. Set on September 8, 1976, Seth Zvi Rosenfeld’s new play, "Downtown Race Riot," being given…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:18PM

Read Reviews for Fiasco’s Twelfth Night Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Shakespeare’s comedy is given the Fiasco Theater Company treatment at Classic Stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:16PM

Congo Square announces 'Jitney' cast by Morgan Greene

Ensemble members Ron Conner and Anthony Irons will star as Booster and Turnbo in Congo Square Theatre Company’s upcoming production of August’s Wilson’s “Jitney,” it was announced …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:15PM

Watch Hugh Jackman Strut His Stuff in Rehearsal for Upcoming The Greatest Showman Live Commercial by Andrew Gans

The live ad will air on Fox during the three-hour broadcast of A Christmas Story Live! December 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Take A Dive Inside The Pie with Waitress' Chris Fitzgerald and Caitlin Houlahan in Never Have I Ever by Broadway.com

Waitress' Chris Fitzgerald and Caitlyn Houlohan bake an honesty pie in a hilarious episode of Never Have I Ever.  INI has great deals on Amazon. Shop early and don’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

How Well Do the Stars of The Last Match Know One Another? by Olivia Clement

We challenged co-stars Natalia Payne and Alex Mickiewicz to the ultimate Broadway Besties test.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:04PM

Theater News: York Theatre Company Celebrates Jule Styne in Winter 2018 "Musicals in Mufti" Series

Hallelujah, Baby!, Bar Mitzvah Boy, and Subways Are for Sleeping will be performed in concert.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM

Theater News: Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces 2018 Season

Three plays are on tap for the venue between January and June.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Twelfth Night – A Laughless Comedy at CSC by Jk Clarke

          by JK Clarke   Even among those who eschew Shakespeare plays, whatever their reason—language, content, repetition—the much beloved, comic masterpi…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 02:54PM

VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Get Ready for THE GREATEST SHOWMAN's Live Commercial! by BroadwayWorld

Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century FOX Film are teaming up to present the first-ever live television commercial for a feature film. Holiday tentpole 'The Greatest Showman' will debut …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Royal Court reverses decision to cancel Rita, Sue and Bob Too by Press Association

Accusations of censorship prompt the theatre to go back on its cancellation and invite the production to return for its runThe Royal Court has backed out of a decision to cancel a production…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:54PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: BEAUTIFUL Bundles Up for the Holidays with Carols For A Cure! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Below, check out exclusive photos of the cast of BEAUTIFUL as they record their track, 'Love at Christmas Time.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM

Musicals in Mufti Winter Season Will Feature 3 Jule Styne Musicals by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company will present Bar Mitzvah Boy, Subways Are for Sleeping, and Hallelujah, Baby!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:43PM

Encounters: Anna Chlumsky of ‘Veep’ Sniffs Around Bleecker Street for Gifts by Alexis Soloski

Before heading to rehearsals for the Off Broadway play “Cardinal,” Ms. Chlumsky shopped for candles, perfumes and other holiday presents.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

Come From Away Creators David Hein and Irene Sankoff Honored at the 2017 ASCAP Foundation Honors by Playbill Staff

Jenn Colella and Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz were on hand to honor the composers at the December 14 ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:22PM

The 38th Annual Muse Awards Presented by NYWIFT by Sandi Durell

  New York Women in Film & Television, the preeminent entertainment industry association whose mission is focused on gender equality in the New York entertainment industry for 40 ye…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 02:16PM

7 Completely Unbiased Reasons to see Puffs From the Playwright of Puffs by Matt Cox

The writer of the hit Off-Broadway show guarantees you’ll love it. (That’s not actually reason #1.)

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

Culturalist Challenge! Rank the Top 10 Holiday Movies That Need Musical Adaptations by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Terrence Mann & Will Swenson to Star in Off-Broadway Debut of Jerry Springer — The Opera by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominees Terrence Mann and Will Swenson will star in the off-Broadway premiere of the gleefully profane Jerry Springer — The Opera. Mann will play the title role alongside Swenson…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

A Christmas Story Live! to Release Original Soundtrack by Andy Lefkowitz

It all comes down to Christmas! Warner Music Group has announced the release of an original soundtrack recording of Fox's upcoming A Christmas Story Live! The recording will be available…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:06PM

Smiley’s Martin Luther King Stage Show Scuttled in Wake of Misconduct Allegations by Adam Nagourney

The production company canceled a 40-city tour scheduled to mark the 50th anniversary of the civil rights leader’s death.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:04PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Kelly McCaughan presents ‘Catholic Guilt’ by Alaina Mabaso

In Kelly McCaughan's 'Catholic Guilt,' a young Philly transplant shares true stories about growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh. Are you eligible for Holy Communion with her? Alaina Mabaso revi…

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:52PM

Interview: Max Crumm and Lucy DeVito on the Wacky Romance of ‘Hot Mess’ by Jose Solis

Max (Max Crumm) and Eleanor (Lucy DeVito) are thinking about getting married, but first they need to tell each other everything about their past. Eleanor talks about her mental health and is…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:51PM

Off-Broadway Review: "Twelfth Night" at Classic Stage Company by Joseph Verlezza

Co-directed Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld, the action moves at a quick pace but is at times burdened by the musical interludes which breaks the pace of the farce.

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 01:50PM

THE FRIDAY SIX: Get to Know Your Favorite Stars- RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD's Scott Wakefield by BroadwayWorld

In this week's edition, we caught up with Natalie Storrs, who is currently starring in RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD at the Minetta Lane Theatre. Click here for tickets

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Terrence Mann and Will Swenson to Headline JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The New Group has announced today that Terrence Mann and Will Swenson will star in the company's Off-Broadway premiere of Jerry Springer - The Opera, as 'Jerry Springer' and 'Warm-Up Satan,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Photo Flash: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, James Corden Bring 'Crosswalk the Musical' to Broadway! by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James Corden headed to the corner of 53rd Street and Broadway in New York City to perform a medley of musical theater with the stars of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48PM

Michael Billington's top 10 theatre of 2017 by Michael Billington

Imelda Staunton simmered, Sondheim’s showgirls sizzled, Bryan Cranston gave us a cathode-ray Lear, and Jez Butterworth found love in the time of hunger-strikes• More of the best culture …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

Lyn Gardner's top 10 theatre of 2017 by Lyn Gardner

Sarah Frankcom made Thorton Wilder’s small-town hymn Our Town sing in Manchester, a new British musical was full of feeling and Andrew Scott’s mercurial prince let us see Hamlet anew Con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

Broadway Review: "M. Butterfly" at the Cort Theatre by David Roberts

First, what did work for this production is the casting of Jin Ha as Song Liling and Clive Owen as Rene Gallimand. Both actors explored the many levels of their complex characters which resu…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 01:46PM

Interview: Mark Edwards on Jersey Boy Nick Massi and Why We Need Theatre Now More than Ever by Erin Kahn

If you mourned the closing of Jersey Boys after its 11-year run on Broadway earlier this year, you’ll be pleased to learn that the boys from Jersey are back in New York City — th…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:44PM

Photo Flash: Tommy Tune Benefit Concert Raises Over $183K for Maltz Jupiter Theatre by BroadwayWorld

An exclusive November benefit concert by legendary performer, director and choreographer Tommy Tune raised more than 183,000 for the not-for-profit Maltz Jupiter Theatre. BroadwayWorld has p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

Aaron Sorkin to Receive Creative Impact in Screenwriting Award at Palm Springs Film Festival by Rebecca Rubin

Variety has tapped Aaron Sorkin for the 2018 creative impact in screenwriting award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The award will celebrate Sorkin’s prolific screenwr…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:43PM

Lauren Molina & Nick Clearley Returning to 54 Below by Sandi Durell

  Lauren Molina and Nick Clearley, otherwise known as The Skivvies, will return to 54 Below on January 14 and 20 at 9:30 pm to present their mashup medleys taking different genres of mu…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 01:41PM

Interview: Rosalie Craig on Company by Robin Johnson

Iconic musical Company opens next year at the Gielgud Theatre, and it's being performed as you've never seen it before. We spoke to central star Rosalie Craig about taking on the pivotal rol…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:36PM

Go Behind the Scenes of 'A Broadwaysted Carol Channing' Episode 2 Starring Margherita, Iglehart, Kaplan, and More by Broadwaysted

This week, the Broadwaysted Crew was back with Part Two of their 'Broadway Baby' treatment of Charles Dickens' classic tale penned by show cohost Kevin Jaeger. The Saga of Scrooge Michael Ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:35PM

‘Will & Grace’ Star Eric McCormack Looks Back on Early Stage Roles by Dan Doperalski

Eric McCormack is best known for a sitcom role (Will Truman on “Will & Grace”), but he got his start onstage, spending the first five years of his career with Canada’s Stratford Fe…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:30PM

Review: SpongeBob Squarepants the Broadway Musical by Emily Gawlak

Before we begin our scheduled programming — a review of SpongeBob Squarepants The Musical, now onstage at Broadway’s Palace Theatre for its New York City premiere — pardon me a very br…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:28PM

Review: The Mushroom Cure by Bill Crouch

Is self-love a really good trip on psychedelic drugs? A sweet lazy afternoon spooning on the sofa with the perfect mate? A great relationship with a therapist who knows our deepest fears? Al…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 01:19PM

Funny and thought-provoking The Story gives us nativity by way of Monty Python by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Outdoor play in Christie Pits Park is a unique holiday offering with interesting perspectives on foundational story.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:12PM

Watch M. Butterfly's Jin Ha Spread His Wings as He Transforms into Character by Broadway.com

Before M. Butterfly flies from Broadway, see star Jin Ha's backstage metamorphosis.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:05PM

Cinematographer Robert Elswit (‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’) chats using ‘renewal’ of Los Angeles as a ‘metaphor’ for Denzel Washington charact by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch the exclusive video above), “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” cinematographer Robert Elswit reveals that he wanted to convey “the idea that [Lo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM

Theater News: Chicago Will Return to London's West End

Performances at the Phoenix Theatre will begin March 26, 2018.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A sturdy production of Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House, London

Dimitri Platanias plays the title role in Verdi’s opera as an old-fashioned bruiser

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:57PM

Podcasts: seasonal storytelling with an offbeat approach

The meaning of ‘Dickensian’ and the tale of a frustrated songwriter are among Christmas topics under discussion

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:55PM

Ciara Renée Joins Rock Musical Lizzie in Chicago by Olivia Clement

The Big Fish actor joins the cast of the hit musical from the women-focused Firebrand Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:55PM

The Lost Boy Peter Pan review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘energetic gig theatre’ by Roda Musa

Inspired by JM Barrie’s children’s classic, Action to the Word’s The Lost Boy Peter Pan uses the music of the Beatles, among

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:52PM

Review: An American in Paris. S’Wonderful! by Alexander C. Kafka

“Life is not like your American movies,” says Lise, a ballerina who has captured the hearts of three men. “Why not?” asks one of those men, Jerry, an American soldier turned painter …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM

METEOR SHOWER's Amy Schumer to Stop By Next Week's THEATER TALK by BroadwayWorld

Two actors with larger-than-life personas - comedian Amy Schumer, now on Broadway in Steve Martin's new hit play Meteor Shower at the Booth Theatre, and avant-garde theater legend Agosto Mac…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

New Works by Calamity West, Daniel Zaitchik and More Set for Roundabout Underground Reading Series by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the seventh annual Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written and directed by emer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 2- Andy Williams Croons a Classic by Charles Busch

Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've in…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

MISS SAIGON's Eva Noblezada Will Lead Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound KING KONG by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony nominee Eva Noblezada will lead an upcoming industry reading of the Broadway-bound King Kong. She will be joined by Eric Morris, Tom Nelis and Harley…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Photo Flash: Mamie Parris and the Cast of CATS Pose with Adorable, Adoptable Felines by BroadwayWorld

Each year, six to eight million dogs and Cats will enter shelters and rescue groups, but only about half will be adopted. To encourage shelter pet adoption during the holiday season, the cas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Theater Latté Da Names Michelle Woster Managing Director by American Theatre Editors

Woster replaces interim managing director Robin Gillette.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:34PM

Get to Know the Guys in Sonny's A Bronx Tale Gang: Joey Sorge, Ted Brunetti, Michael Barra, Jonathan Brody, & Paul Salvatoriello

Get to know the guys in A Bronx Tale's Belmont Avenue gang: Joey Sorge, Ted Brunetti, Michael Barra, Jonathan Brody, & Paul Salvatoriello

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:33PM

After Disney-Fox Acquisition, Should Movie Business Be Wary of What Happened to the Music Industry? by Pat Saperstein

With Fox and Disney announcing their anticipated multi-billion dollar mega-merger on Thursday, the movie industry is poised to experience the impact of consolidation and potential ripples to…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:30PM

Inside Rehearsals for The Homecoming Queen at Atlantic Theater Company by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere from Ngozi Anyanwu will begin performances Off-Broadway January 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:25PM

Ten Thousand Things, All of Them Teachable by American Theatre Editors

The Twin Cities company, which joins audiences and stories, recently brought together theatremakers to share its intimate, immediate model.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:19PM

Big Band Holidays with Wynton Marsalis by Sandi Durell

  By Marilyn Lester   The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JALCO) with Wynton Marsalis is always a treat to hear, especially around holiday time. No matter the weather or the cu…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 12:14PM

Lost at Sea: Fiasco Theater’s ‘Twelfth Night’ by Matthew Wexler

Fiasco Theater presents 'Twelfth Night' as part of Classic Stage Company's 50th anniversary season.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:12PM

Roundabout Underground Reveals Annual Reading Series Lineup by Olivia Clement

The five-night event will feature readings of new works written and directed by emerging artists.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Hartford Stage and Hartford Public Library Unveil New Program by Christopher Arnott

Check out a theater show … at your local library. Hartford Stage and the Hartford Public Library have joined together for what they describe as a “multi-tiered community partnership” w…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:10PM

Dick Whittington review at Manchester Opera House – ‘a sumptuous showcase’ by Chris Bartlett

The Opera House’s Qdos-produced pantos are known for being lavish, big-money affairs. And this year’s offering, boasting retina-scorching lighting, all-encompassing sound and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:09PM

Features: Top 10 shows for kids this Christmas

Looking for something for the kids this festive season? We've got you covered

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:04PM

Photos: Louis Walsh, Samantha Barks and Emma Bunton at the Nativity! gala

The festive musical is currently running in Hammersmith

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:04PM

Features: The 2017 Christmas gift guide for theatre lovers

Trying to think of what to get that avid theatregoer in your life? Look no further

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:04PM

‘A genuinely exciting piece of theatre’: HOW TO DISAPPEAR – Edinburgh by Laura Kressly

Initially How to Disappear seems to be a new addition to the classic, British State-of- the-Nation plays in its searing critique of the government’s welfare policy. But Morna Pearson has g…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Video Flash: Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron Prove They're Great Showmen in New Crosswalk the Musical

James Corden's series takes on Guys and Dolls and more in the streets of Manhattan.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Charlie Carver Completes Cast of Broadway's The Boys in the Band

Carver joins Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, and Andrew Rannells.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Sleeping Beauty review at Swan Theatre, Worcester – ‘charmingly old-fashioned’ by Ian Barge

The Swan’s Sleeping Beauty eschews trendiness for the traditional and time-honoured. Its unashamed romanticism and lyricism is counterpointed by quite preposterous panto-damery

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:58AM

Review: Twelfth Night, or What You Will at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

Fiasco Theater takes up residence at Classic Stage Company for a simple, satisfying production of one of Shakespeare's best plays.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 11:57AM

Review:The Children at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommerl

this acolyptic story of what could indeed happen more than occasionally, isn't exactly easy to promote as holiday fare. Still, it is indeed to be savored for its fin…

SOURCE: at 11:56AM

Tickets Are Now on Sale for Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale for Pretty Woman: The Musical, the new Broadway show based on the smash 1990 film. Previews will begin at the Nederlander Theatre on July 20, 2018 with an opening nig…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Eva Noblezada & More to Lead Private Industry Reading of Broadway-Bound King Kong by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway.com has learned that current Tony-nominated Miss Saigon star Eva Noblezada, Eric Morris, Tom Nelis and Harley Durst will appear in a private industry reading of the B…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Charlie Carver to Join Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto & More in The Boys in the Band on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Screen star Charlie Carver will make his Broadway debut in the role of Cowboy in the 2018 production of The Boys in the Band. The show is set to begin previews at the Booth Theatre on April …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Chicago to Make Jazzy Return to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

Chicago is headed back to the West End. The hit revival directed by Walter Bobbie will begin performances on March 26, 2018 at the Phoenix Theatre after a five-plus-year London absence.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:54AM

Arts Ed plans first major redevelopment in 30 years by Giverny Masso

Arts Educational Schools is planning the first major redevelopment of its west London home in 30 years. The refurbishment will involve the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:54AM

West Yorkshire Playhouse given go-ahead for £14m refurb by Georgia Snow

A major £14 million redevelopment of West Yorkshire Playhouse has been given the green light by Leeds City Council. The revamp will

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:54AM

Eminem’s new album Revival — a curious, word-swollen affair

The rapping is dynamic, but the songs themselves lack vibrancy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:50AM

Original Miss Saigon Star Cast in Dream Theater’s Legally Blonde by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the Reese Witherspoon movie will begin performances at the New Jersey venue in January 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

VIDEO: Broadway's CATS Supports Shelter Felines, Pet Adoption in New Campaign by BroadwayWorld

Each year, six to eight million dogs and Cats will enter shelters and rescue groups, but only about half will be adopted. To encourage shelter pet adoption during the holiday season, the cas…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Shamed — dystopian vision of trauma and retribution

A victim of viral shaming gets revenge on the men who exploited her in Channel 4’s drama

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:47AM

Twelfth Night Review: Fiasco’s is clear, but not exciting. by Jonathan Mandell

Fiasco Theater offers a Twelfth Night for theatergoers who’ve never seen Twelfth Night or Fiasco Theater before.  For almost a decade, the ensemble company has been praised for its bare-b…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:42AM

Everything you need to know about Wicked in London by Robin Johnson

A cultural phenomenon, Wicked has been casting a spell over audiences across the world for 15 years. Taking a story you know and love and turning it into a delightful, thought-provoking show…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:42AM

Tony Goldwyn Directed PAL JOEY May Be Returning To Broadway Next Year by Alan Henry

Larry King has announced on Twitter that a Tony Goldwyn-directed production of PAL JOEY will come to Broadway next year. Camille A. Brown Once On This Island is attached to the project as ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

From Book to Film to Stage to TV - BWW Traces the Journey of A CHRISTMAS STORY! by Caryn Robbins

As we eagerly await the broadcast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE, airing this Sunday, December 17th at 76c on FOX, BWW takes a look back at the origins of this classic holiday tale, from book, to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE! Cast Recording Out 12/18; Full Track List Revealed by BroadwayWorld

The official cast recording for A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE, featuring music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul will be available on December 18th. The album is now available for pre-order

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Charlie Carver Completes Cast for Broadway's THE BOYS IN THE BAND by BroadwayWorld

Producers Ryan Murphy and David Stone have announced that Charlie Carver 'The Leftovers,' 'Teen Wolf' will complete the cast of the 50th Anniversary production of Mart Crowley's groundbreaki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Man Like Mobeen — exceptionally funny character comedy

Guz Khan stars as a Muslim man trying to shake off suspicions of terrorism in the BBC series

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:31AM

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' opens with $45 mln at domestic theaters

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - New movie "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" brought in $45 million on its opening night on Thursday at U.S. and Canadian theaters as fans rushed to see the latest installmen…

SOURCE: Reuters at 11:28AM

A Christmas Carol review at Brighton Royal Pavilion – ‘a festive treat’ by Tracey Sinclair

Having toured successfully last year, European Arts Company revisits its one-man production of A Christmas Carol – a show that, rather than

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:27AM

Disney Will Get More Vice After Acquiring 21st Century Fox’s $70 Million Stake by Todd Spangler

Disney will be adding a little more Vice into its life. The media conglomerate will obtain 21st Century Fox’s $70 million stake in Vice Media under the mammoth asset deal Disney and Fo…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:26AM

The Leftovers’ Charlie Carver Joins Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, and More for Broadway's The Boys in the Band by Olivia Clement

The actor completes the cast of the first Broadway production of Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

Stacey Kent Dreams Her Dreams by Sandi Durell

  By Martha Wade Steketee   Stacey Kent is at Birdland to promote her 2017 album I Know I Dream, and lends her delicate vocals and spare musical stylings to English, Portuguese, an…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:24AM

Fiasco’s Twelfth Night: Review, Pics by New York Theater

Fiasco Theater offers a Twelfth Night for theatergoers who’ve never seen Twelfth Night or Fiasco Theater before. For almost a decade, the ensemble company has been praised for its bare-bon…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:19AM

Tony-Nominated Broadway Artists Will Direct in St. Louis Muny’s 100th Season, Featuring Jersey Boys, Gypsy, and More by Andrew Gans

The summer 2018 season of seven musicals will launch in June with Jerome Robbins’ Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Holly Williams: By cancelling Andrea Dunbar’s play, the Royal Court has silenced an urgent female voice by Holly Williams

The Royal Court deserves a long and loud round of applause for the way it has responded to revelations about sexual harassment

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:12AM

Robert O’Hara’s Mankind, Starring André De Shields, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The newest work from the Bootycandy playwright imagines a world in which women are extinct.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:09AM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Fitzrovia Radio Hour – Spiegeltent, Leicester Square ❄❄❄❄❄ by Debbie Gilpin

There are some really quite ingenious methods of creating the required sound effects – a particular favourite has to be Gretchen using rubber gloves, dipped in water, to push along an infl…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Cast and Company of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein Meet the Press

Robert Fairchild stars in and choreographs the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Theater News: Talkbacks Announced for Eve Ensler's In the Body of the World

Diane Paulus directs the new solo show at New York City Center — Stage I.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Olivier Winner Roger Allam Will Reprise Performance in West End Premiere of David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano by Andrew Gans

Jeremy Herrin will direct the production at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

The State of the 2018 Oscar Race by Michael Schulman

Michael Schulman writes about the odds for films such as “Call Me by Your Name,” “The Shape of Water,” “The Post,” and more in advance of Oscar season.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 10:58AM

Sleeping Beauty review at Buxton Opera House – ‘wittily scripted’ by Neil Bonner

Johnathan Tweedie is a brilliant baddie. His Maleficent is magnificent. His delivery is faultless, his singing voice fine and his performance a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:56AM

Features: A week in the life of Matthew Bourne's Cinderella

The show runs at Sadler's Wells ahead of a UK tour

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:54AM

Elie Samouhi Takes Fans Behind the Scenes on Set at A Christmas Story Live!

Check life BTS at FOX's A Christmas Story Live! with Elie Samouhi, who plays Grover Dill.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:54AM

Hugh Jackman, James Corden & Zac Efron Perform an Epic Medley of On the Town, Guys and Dolls and Fame by Broadway.com

The day is almost here (December 20) for the highly anticipated P.T. Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman to be released in movie theaters. The film's stars can hardly wait, either, and ar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM

In the sublime of Kota Yamazaki’s “Darkness Odyssey Part 2: I or Hallucination” by Maura Donohue

I would have this piece on an endless loop that I might wander through it like a cherry blossom viewing "hanami" stroll or soak in like a yuzu scented hinoki bath in the woods. Joanna Kotze …

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 10:48AM

Read Reviews for the National Theatre’s Pinocchio by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the John Tiffany-helmed musical production in London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:42AM

Matt DeAngelis, Christine Dwyer, and a Side of Chowdah by Janie Willison

All Photos by Janie WillisonChristine Dwyer, just off the tour of Finding Neverland, and Matt DeAngelis, currently in Waitress on Broadway, invited Pets of Broadway into their home to meet t…

SOURCE: www.petsofbroadway.org at 10:41AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces the Hamildrops (the ‘Hamilton’ Mixtape Vol. 2) With ‘Ben Franklin’s Song,’ Featuring The Decemberists (Listen) by Jem Aswad

On Friday morning, a press release arrived from “Hamilton” mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda announcing The Hamildrops, which is basically a long-term mixtape, with unspecified “new ‘Ham…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:40AM

Production news round-up: RSC Romeo and Juliet casting and Carey Mulligan play extends by The Stage

Plays Patsy Ferran has been cast in My Mum’s a Twat at the Royal Court in London. She plays Girl in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:38AM

Don’t Tell Anyone—A Call to Action for a Healthy Work-Life Balance in the Arts by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Adriana Gaviria. Adriana Gaviria speaks on how entertainment industry unions and institutions in the US can step up to better advocate for parent artists.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:35AM

Five Reasons to See: Belleville by Harriet

Amy Herzog’s play making its UK debut is brutal, funny and starkly revealing. The post Five Reasons to See: Belleville appeared first on Official London Theatre.

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:34AM

Visual Arts Review: Leonard Cohen — Une Breche En Toute Chose/A Crack in Everything by Arts Fuse Editor

This ingenious and expansive multi-media museum production will please fans of Leonard Cohen’s art and those new to his artistry.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:33AM

Concert Review: Singer Jamie Barton Makes No Ordinary Debut by Susan Miron

What is surprising is that, along with the extraordinary power of her voice, Jamie Barton's luminous smile won me over before she sang a note.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:33AM

Dave Gorman: ‘5318008 is the funniest number’ by Harriet Gibsone

The standup and TV presenter on the things that make him laugh the mostMorecambe and Wise with André Previn. Perfection. Closely followed by [Abbott and Costello’s] Who’s on First?. Con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:33AM

Todrick Hall Announces World Tour - 'Todrick Hall American: The Forbidden Tour' by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Actor and Streamy Award Winner Todrick Hall, who's currently starring in Chicago on Broadway, announced his new world tour Todrick Hall American The Forbidden Tour. The tour will f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Bid Today for a Backstage Tour at MEAN GIRLS with Erika Henningsen and Grey Henson! by BroadwayWorld

'Tis the season to change the world Win this lot and you and a guest will join the clique of Mean Girls on Broadway Following the show, enjoy a backstage tour with Erika Henningsen 'Cady …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

BWW Album Review: THE BAND'S VISIT Floats In On A Jasmine Wind by Amanda Prahl

Bet Hatikvah, the small town that is the setting for The Band's Visit, is utterly unremarkable. But unremarkable is the last adjective one would use to describe the score for this new musi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Reasons to see: Pinocchio by Robin Johnson

There's something magical happening right now at the National Theatre, where a new musical adaptation of Pinocchio is making its world premiere on the Lyttelton Theatre stage. The post Reaso…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:31AM

WATCH: Pasek and Paul, Jane Krakowski, Maya Rudolph, and More Gear Up for A Christmas Story Live! by Ryan McPhee

See what the stars and creative team have to say about presenting the musical to TV viewers around the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:31AM

James Corden's Crosswalk the Musical Hits Broadway with The Greatest Showman's Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and More by Logan Culwell-Block

The troupe takes songs from On the Town, Guys and Dolls, Fame, and The Greatest Showman to New York's theatre district.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

3 car gurus from 'The Grand Tour' ponder the car's future by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- When it comes to cars, three names instantly come to mind. No, not Ford, Chevy and Honda. We're talking Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, the f…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 10:14AM

Chicago Will Return to London’s West End by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin at the Phoenix Theatre in March 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Interview: Norm Lewis Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below with ‘Santa Baby!’ by Jose Solis

Tony nominee Norm Lewis return to Feinstein’s/54 Below with a new holiday show called Santa Baby! We spoke to him about his success this year with the immersive production of Sweeney T…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:00AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: #DearBrutus @swkplay until 30 Dec > @Troupe_Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Playing at the Southwark Playhouse until the 30th December, discover what critics have been saying about this production of J.M Barrie’s drama here:  1917. In a remote English vil…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Disney’s Advertising Empire Could Get More High-Tech After Fox Purchase by Brian Steinberg

Walt Disney is likely to gain more traction on Madison Avenue. With an acquisition of a good chunk of 21st Century Fox, Disney takes control over many things it does not currently have. Its …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:51AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, December 15, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Caissie Levy New Year’s Eve. 54 Below Preview by Sandi Durell

    Direct from starring as Elsa in the Broadway-bound production of Disney’s Frozen in Denver, Caissie Levy returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a magical New Year’s Eve ce…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:48AM

Blogs: Should the Royal Court have cancelled Rita, Sue and Bob Too?

The planned London run of Andrea Dunbar's play was cancelled after the Royal Court decided there was a conflict in staging the play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:48AM

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical Eyes Spring 2018 Broadway Bow by Ryan McPhee

The musical, starring three women as the title disco diva, currently plays its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:47AM

Jack and the Beanstalk review at Pantodrome, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – ‘a gag-packed script’ by Christopher Collett

NS Pantomimes’ Jack and the Beanstalk didn’t have the most promising of starts. The first two performances were cancelled due to technical

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:43AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases New Song About Ben Franklin, Somehow Still Has Hamilton Stuff Up His Sleeve by Jackson McHenry

As previously evidenced in every single thing he does, Lin-Manuel Miranda has no desire to take a break or relax whatsoever. So it’s really no surprise that he’s decided to commit to rel…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:34AM

Photo Coverage: Anna Chlumsky, Adam Pally & the Cast of CARDINAL Meet the Press! by Jennifer Broski

Second Stage Theatre will soon present the world premiere production of Greg Pierce's play, Cardinal, directed by Kate Whoriskey. Cardinal will begin previews Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:31AM

Belleville review – James Norton and Imogen Poots gleam amid Paris gloom by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, LondonAmy Herzog’s tale of uprooted Americans sinks into melodrama but is elevated by a central pair who reveal all the nuances of a marriage in crisisAmericans in Paris …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM

Dick Whittington's smut outdoes the sparkle as panto pandemonium kicks off by Lyn Gardner

London Palladium strikes pantomime gold with Julian Clary on filthy form, while Stratford stages a sweet Rapunzel and Nottingham puts on a cheery CinderellaAfter almost 30 years, panto retur…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM

Rigoletto review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘uneven and unfocused’ by George Hall

The first night of this revival of David McVicar’s staging of Rigoletto was dedicated to the memory of Dmitri Hvorostovsky, who was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:07AM

.@BTAOnstage presents #BringItOn @swkplay & #SpringAwakening @StockwellPHouse next summer

After success with their young amateurs’ productions including The Secret Garden and 13 at the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre, the British Theatre Academy (BTA) has announced its summer …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:00AM

Best theater in 2017: Our critic's top picks, including Midler, Metcalf and Bruuuuce by Charles McNulty

The power of individual performers redeemed 2017, a theatrical year overrun with flotsam and jetsam but one that at least gave us Bette Midler and Bruce Springsteen in unforgettable form on …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM

The 99-Seat Beat: A theater in fire-scarred Ventura makes its holiday wish by F. Kathleen Foley

Our weekly report on the small-theater scene starts at the Rubicon in Ventura, which escaped the Thomas fire but was forced to cancel previews and opening weekend performances of "A Christma…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Big Bang Theory Recap: The Birthday Girls by Kimberly Potts

It’s Amy Farrah Fowler’s birthday, and she’ll hurl if she wants to.The bad news is that it’s a gift from Sheldon that leads Amy to spend her birthday eve giving her regards to ol’ …

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:59AM

Photos: Emma Stone, Matt Lucas and Hugh Jackman makes our top pics of the week

Things are getting festive in the theatre land!

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:42AM

Pretty Woman: The Musical Completes Broadway Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the Broadway-bound Pretty Woman: The Musical, the new stage show based on the smash 1990 film. The musical will begin performances at Broadway's Nederlander Theat…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:42AM

Beans review at Canal Cafe Theatre, London – ‘a wry, spry adult panto’ by Tom Wicker

This wry, spry little adult panto in the upstairs space of the Canal Cafe Theatre is a refreshing antidote to the sugary

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:37AM

Review: FCUK’D, Bunker Theatre by Charlotte Irwin

FCUK’D – the debut play from writer Niall Ransome – is a lament to Britain’s working class men. The unnamed protagonist who addresses the audience in poetic monologue is a Bo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:36AM

'Molly's Game' at ArtHouse Crouch End, London by Blouin Artinfo

ArtHouse Crouch End will soon be hosting the screening of the 2017 crime-drama, "Molly's Game", from January 1, 2018. Based upon the memoir "Molly's Game: From Hollywood's Elite to Wall…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:32AM

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Casts Full Rom-Com Company for Chicago, Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producer Paula Wagner announces Pretty Woman THE MUSICAL has found its full company

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

Newsies' Tommy Bracco and More Round Out Cast of Broadway-Bound Pretty Woman Musical by Olivia Clement

See who'll perform in the musical stage adaptation of the cult romantic comedy—arriving on Broadway in 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:29AM

Download: Dunkirk — ‘a white-knuckle saga’

Christopher Nolan’s second-world-war epic that mobilises the sheer scale and force of cinema

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:19AM

Feud: Bette and Joan — resoundingly camp, gloriously gossipy

An eight-part BBC drama about the fabled rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:19AM

Download: American Made — ‘a standard Hollywood caper’

Tom Cruise goes rogue as a pilot-turned-CIA agent/cocaine smuggler

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Download: An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power — ‘timely and important’

Al Gore continues his attempts to raise awareness about the ever-growing threat of global warming

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:19AM

BWW's On This Day - December 15, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 15 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh in on the National Theatre's PINOCCHIO by Review Roundups

Visit the alpine forest this winter as Pinocchio makes its world premiere at the National Theatre. On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto's workshop with Jiminy Cricket in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

CBS to Air Encore of CAROL BURNETT 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, 12/27 by BroadwayWorld

CBS will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carol Burnett's classic, award-winning comedy series with THE CAROL BURNETT 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, a new two-hour star-studded event featuring B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AM

Aladdin review at Richmond Theatre, London – ‘a low-energy affair’ by Paul Vale

Of all the pantomimes, Aladdin perhaps offers the biggest opportunity to a stage designer. The story is, after all, filled with exotic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:17AM

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops Unreleased HAMILTON Song 'Ben Franklin's Song' ft. The Decemberists by Stage Tube

Lin-Manuel Miranda's first Hamildrop track has been released. Check out 'Ben Franklin's Song' here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:14AM

'Film Stars Don't Die In Liverpool' at Curzon Cinemas, London by Blouin Artinfo

Curzon Cinemas is currently hosting the screening of the 2017 romantic-drama "Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool". Based on the memoir of the same name by Peter Turner, the movie follows…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:13AM

Belleville, Donmar Warehouse review - prickly and unnerving by Matt.wolf

Imogen Poots and James Norton in terrific form as American expats living on the edge The city of love provides a backdrop for marital discord and worse in Belleville, Amy Herzog's celebrated…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:12AM

Various: Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection of Music from the Arab World — ‘well-curated’

The fruit of record crate-digging throughout North Africa and the Middle East

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:05AM

NERD: No One Ever Really Dies — ‘wheels coming off the project’

The band’s first album in seven years has lots of moving parts that fail to cohere satisfyingly

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:05AM

Pentangle: The Albums 1968-1972 — an alchemical mix of folk and jazz

A collection of all six albums from the band’s heyday, with music recorded by the individual members

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:05AM

Hiromi & Edmar Castañeda: Live in Montreal — ‘high-energy performance’

The duo deliver technically breathtaking jazz, with quicksilver changes of mood, tempo and style

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 08:05AM

Charli XCX: Pop 2 — ‘challenging musical terrain’

The singer reunites with producer AG Cook for a mixtape with a surrealist pop aesthetic

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Strauss: Der Rosenkavalier — ‘opulent settings’

Sebastian Weigle conducts the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra on top form in a well-paced performance

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‘Bittersweet’: THIRTY CHRISTMASES – New Diorama Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Directed by Alice Hamilton, Thirty Christmases brings the external peculiarities of the holiday season to the fore, plus the bittersweet nature of spending time with family at the close of t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

'Dear Evan Hansen' Returns! by Billboard

Broadway's new Evan Hansen, Noah Galvin, is joined by original cast members Will Roland and Laura Dreyfuss for a chat about the hit show.

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 08:00AM

Best Chicago theater of 2017: These shows gave voice to our moment by Chris Jones

The year 2017 was a year of disruption. This was not the best of times, but a season of justified outrage, of mealy-mouthed apology, of communicative disarray. No surprise, then, that the be…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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How digital media are transforming art collections

While high-tech strategies attract big sponsors, engage visitors and enrich artists’ work, is there a need for caution?

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:50AM

Snapshot: ‘Human Nature’ by Lucas Foglia

The photographer has spent the past decade charting the ways in which humans interact with a fast-changing natural world

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:50AM

TWELFTH NIGHT - Talkin' Broadway's Review by David Hurst

The Fiasco Theater's rollicking, new production of Twelfth Night, or What You Will is the perfect way to spend a cold, winter night.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:39AM

Jonathan Hyde and Daniel Rigby cast in Frost/Nixon play by Giverny Masso

Jonathan Hyde and Daniel Rigby will lead the cast of Frost/Nixon at Sheffield Theatres. Peter Morgan’s play will run from February 21

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:36AM

Theatre News: Further performers announced for 2018 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

The concert takes place on 25 February at the Prince of Wales Theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:36AM

Review Round-Ups: Were the Pinocchio critics highly strung?

John Tiffany's production has opened at the National

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:36AM

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' at Cinenova, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Cinenova is currently hosting the screening of the 2017 sci-fi film, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". Written and directed by Rian Johnson, this is the second film in the "Star Wars" sequel …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:32AM

NEWS: @PhilWillmott returns to @TheUnionTheatre with #HeartbreakHouse #Carmen #CherryOrchard by Press Releases

The Phil Willmott Company returns to the Union Theatre in the new year with its third annual season. The focus of 2018's Essential Classics programme is on "great playwrights and composers o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

'Blade Runner 2049' at B-ware! Ladenkino, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

B-ware! Ladenkino is currently hosting the screening of the 2017 fantasy thriller "Blade Runner 2049". The sequel to 1982's Sci fi thriller "Blade Runner", follows the story of officer …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:20AM

Razzamataz Theatre Schools case study: ‘As a franchisee, I’ve achieved things I never thought possible’ by Promoted Content

Charlotte Young, principal of Razzamataz West Cumbria, first became a franchisee in October 2006. Before opening her Razzamataz theatre school, Charlotte was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:20AM

BELLEVILLE Donmar WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

SWEET YOUNG LOVE IN PARIS:  NOT.     “We’re not going the full Mousetrap here” said the press desk, “but there is a moment at the end…we’re asking..” . Fine, no spoi…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 07:19AM

VIDEO: Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron in 'Crosswalk the Musical' on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

On last night's LATE LATE SHOW, James Corden headed to the corner of 53rd Street and Broadway in New York City to perform a medley of musical theater with the stars of THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM

The League of Gentlemen announce 2018 UK tour by Chris Wiegand

The dark comedy foursome are to hit the road, taking new show to ‘all the wonderful local places in our increasingly local country’Their three forthcoming reunion specials for the BBC ar…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM

Official: CHICAGO Will Return To the West End! by BroadwayWorld

The world's longest running American musical, the multi award-winning CHICAGO, returns to London's West End after a 5 -year absence. Following a successful UK and international tour, CHICAG…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:17AM

Rent Party review at Crucible Studio, Sheffield – ‘fierce and fabulous’ by Charlotte Maxwell

Welcome to a party where vogueing is all the rage, there are shots aplenty, and you’ve got £80 worth of party vouchers

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:14AM

Little Mermaid review at the Egg, Bath – ‘edifying, imaginative and passionate’ by Rosemary Waugh

Bea Roberts’ Little Mermaid for the Egg theatre in Bath is, without exaggeration, a thing of beauty. Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:14AM

Best Bets: SZA, Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl, El Monstero, Take 6, 'Charlie Brown Christmas' by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:12AM

Elizabeth Gentry Sayad, a pianist, author and cultural force in St.Louis, dies at 83 by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mrs. Sayad was a seventh-generation Missourian, and well-informed on the early history of the region.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:12AM

Good Chance: bringing the Calais ‘Jungle’ to the Young Vic

Two playwrights built a theatre in the refugee camp as a beacon of hope. Their new play explores the lessons they learnt

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:02AM

Cast announced for new James Graham play at Hull Truck by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon The cast has been announced for a new play by James Graham, based on Hull's UK City of Culture festival. This post Cast announced for new James Graham play at Hull Truck firs…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:01AM

‘Sumptuous’: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – London Musical Theatre Orchestra ★★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Reprising his 2016 creation, Robert Lindsay is a gnarled and grizzled Ebenezer Scrooge, blossoming as he journeys to discover compassion and kindness.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Terra Nullius embodies the art of ‘social practice’

Amid increasingly urgent movements to determine a new social order, artists have begun using collaborative strategies of public outreach to mobilize and inform. These artists have been gaini…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:55AM

‘La Mélodie – The Sound of Paris’ at Kino-Intimes, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

‘La Mélodie – The Sound of Paris’ will be screened at Kino-Intimes, Berlin. The 102 minute German film is about the power of music and a perfect heart-warming pre-Christmas watch. The…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:41AM

Theatre News: Casting announced for regional premiere of Frost/Nixon

Kate Hewitt directs Peter Morgan's play about the post-Watergate interviews

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:33AM

Theatre News: Chicago set for West End return at Phoenix Theatre in 2018

The 1975 musical was last in the West End in 2012

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:33AM

Theatre News: Roger Allam and Nancy Carroll to star in The Moderate Soprano West End run

The original Hampstead Theatre production opened in 2015

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:33AM

David Hare’s Glyndebourne opera play announces West End transfer by Giverny Masso

David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano is to transfer to the West End. Jeremy Herrin’s production will run at the Duke of York’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM

Chicago to return for West End run by Georgia Snow

Chicago is to return to the West End next year following a five-year absence. The Kander and Ebb musical will run at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM

Emma Rice: ’My working-class background was a barrier at the Globe’ by Matthew Hemley

Emma Rice has claimed the board of Shakespeare’s Globe made a “mistake” in appointing her and that her working-class background went against

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:26AM

‘Leaning Into the Wind - Andy Goldsworthy’ at FSK Cinema, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

“Leaning Into the Wind - Andy Goldsworthy” is being currently screened at FSK Cinema, Berlin. It is a film by Thomas Riedelsheimer. Andy Goldsworthy is a photographer, sculptor, and envi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:19AM

Plays like Rita, Sue and Bob Too must be part of the post-Weinstein debate | Gaby Hinsliff by Gaby Hinsliff

The Royal Court had its reasons for cancelling a touring production of the drama – but we don’t ban Othello for its racist overtones, we update itWhat do you call a married man who seduc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AM

Belleville review at Donmar Warehouse, London – ‘lurid and bloodless’ by Sam Marlowe

Blood and screaming babies, drugs and vomit: yep, there’s definitely  something amiss in the boho Parisian domicile of good-looking young Americans Abby

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:07AM

Photo Coverage: Meet & Greet the Cast of MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN by Walter McBride

The cast of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein held a meet and greet, and BroadwayWorld was there Check out photos from the event here

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

BWW Morning Brief December 15th, 2017: PRETTY WOMAN Tickets On Sale Today, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories PRETTY WOMAN tickets go onsale today and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/15 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ANNIE, and More! by Bww Special

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

COC director Alexander Neef on the modern Canadian opera audience by Lydia Perovic

In Toronto, the head of the country’s largest opera company faces one of his greatest challenges: With less than a fifth of funding coming from the government, Alexander Neef must persiste…

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 06:00AM

A feminist venture through the French Revolution at Everyman Theatre by Tim Smith

There’s something about “The Revolutionists,” Lauren Gunderson’s funny and moving play now galvanizing the stage of Everyman Theatre, that perfectly matches the tenor of our time. Bl…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 06:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano transfers to West End by Robin Johnson

David Hare’s critically acclaimed play The Moderate Soprano will make its West End premiere next spring at the Duke of York’s Theatre. The post David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano tr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:59AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, December 15, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Summer” Reportedly Heading to Broadway this Spring, Busy Day in the “Hamilton” World, and Equity Condemns Tax Bill! “Today on Broadway” is a dail…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

NEWS: David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano transfers to West End with Roger Allam & Nancy Carroll by Press Releases

David Hare’s critically acclaimed play The Moderate Soprano will make its West End premiere next spring at the Duke of York’s Theatre, with Olivier Award winners Roger Allam and Nancy Ca…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:47AM

Chicago makes its West End return March 2018 by Robin Johnson

The multi-award winning musical Chicago will return to the West End next Spring, it has been announced, as the acclaimed touring production returns to London. The post Chicago makes its West…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:44AM

NEWS: @ChicagoOnStage returns to West End after five years, Opens @Phoenix_Ldn in March by Press Releases

The world’s longest-running American musical, the multi award-winning CHICAGO, returns to London’s West End after a five-and-a-half-year absence.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:38AM

Ready to razzle-dazzle? @ChicagoOnStage steals back into West End @Phoenix_Ldn. Who should play Roxie & Velma?

It's been more than five years since CHICAGO finished its record-breaking run in the West End. Producers promised then they'd bring it back - and they're true to their word. Murderesses Roxi…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:38AM

Dreamgirls performance cancelled due to flooding by Giverny Masso

Last night’s production of Dreamgirls was cancelled due to flooding at the Savoy Theatre. The musical’s official Twitter account posted that due

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:37AM

Review: Review: Belleville (Donmar Warehouse)

James Norton stars in the UK premiere of Amy Herzog's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:24AM

Theatre News: Dirty Dancing to tour the UK in 2018

The musical based on the 1987 film will open in Brighton in September

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:24AM

Review: The Twilight Zone, Almeida Theatre by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

For the first time in history, the Almeida Theatre play host to the world premiere of The Twilight Zone. Originally created by Rod Serling, the American television series ran for five season…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:18AM

‘Undercurrents of obsession & paranoia’: BELLEVILLE – Donmar Warehouse by Maryam Philpott

Because this is an exceptional year, imperfections seem more glaring, plays that haven’t quite found their rhythm are more obvious, and Amy Herzog’s new play Belleville, premiering at th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Pinocchio, National Theatre review - boy puppet lifts off, eventually by David Benedict

Look no strings: long-nosed cartoon character is humanised by a magical stagingFrom Nicholas Hytner and Alan Bennett’s wonderfully nostalgic version of The Wind in the Willows through Cora…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:54AM

Pinocchio, Lyttelton, National Theatre, London, review: A handful of ridiculously catchy songs by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This is the first time that the Disney organisation has given its blessing to a stage version of the 1940 movie

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:06AM

WATCH: Sell-out @sixthemusical releases ‘Ex-Wives’ recording, adds extra date @ArtsTheatreLDN > @globalmusicals

This one has cult hit written all over it! The first four London dates of Edinburgh hit SIX THE MUSICAL, which turns the six wives of Henry VIII into pop princesses, have already nearly sold…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:00AM

RAPUNZEL – Theatre Royal Stratford East ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

It’s Christmas! Which can only mean one thing ... It’s Panto time!! ‘Oh no it isn’t’ ‘Oh yes it is’...you get the point! I was lucky enough to be invited to Theatre Royal Strat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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As Disney swallows Fox, a new era dawns for Hollywood by Jake Coyle

NEW YORK (AP) -- After years of tremors, the earthquake that had long been predicted finally shook Hollywood....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:18AM

'Chinese burn? We just say burn': comics on joking about race and immigration by Interviews By Ben Williams

Phil Wang has a messy relationship with the British empire. Evelyn Mok felt dirty joking about her family. Kae Kurd riffs on being a refugee. Aisha Alfa was shocked to find she had a ‘blac…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:04AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Howard Sherman: How I helped bring Hamilton’s free shows to the world by Howard Sherman

As Hamilmania exerts its grasp on the UK in the run-up to next week’s official opening night, The Stage can take a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: My highs and lows of 2017 by Mark Shenton

It’s the time of year when critics are busy compiling their 2017 end-of-year reports, offering their round-ups of the best (and sometimes

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Want the Fairy Tale? Get Tickets to PRETTY WOMAN in Chicago and New York Today by BroadwayWorld

Tickets for Pretty Woman THE MUSICAL on Broadway and for the Chicago world premiere go on sale to the general public today, December 15, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

10th Annual JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA Set for This Weekend at 54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Annie Golden, Will Roland, George Salazar, Santa Claus, and more join The 10th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, presented this weekend, December 15-17, at Feinstein's 54 Below.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Megan Hilty Reunites with the New York Pops for THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Megan Hilty reunites with The New York Pops and Music Director and conductor Steven Reineke for two festive, holiday-inspired concerts entitled The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, tonight, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

HAMLISCH UNCOVERED Album, Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Nancy Opel, Tony Sheldon and More, Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Records celebrates Hamlisch Uncovered, released digitally today, December 15, 2017, and in stores on Friday, January 26, 2018.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Darren Criss Brings 'Life in Songwriting' to the Stage in Los Angeles Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Just announced, Broadway amp TV star and singer-songwriter Darren Criss will perform in a special concert at The Globe Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles tonight, December 15, 2017.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Lea DeLaria, Rumer Willis and More Join American Pops for Holiday Concert Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Maestro LUKE FRAZIER and THE AMERICAN POPS ORCHESTRA - Washington, DC's innovative hometown orchestra - will present a special holiday concert not to be missed, with special guest stars Rume…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

THE BAND'S VISIT Original Broadway Cast Recording Out Today by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records celebrates the release of the original Broadway cast recording of THE BAND'S VISIT, the best reviewed musical of the season, in digital and streaming formats today, Decemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Mandy Gonzalez's New Album FEARLESS Hits Stores Today by BroadwayWorld

Broadway and TV star Mandy Gonzalez - currently starring in Hamilton- releases Fearless, her remarkable debut solo recording bridging pop and RampB, on physical CD online and in stores today…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Starry A CHRISTMAS STORY Starts Tonight at Patchogue Theatre by BroadwayWorld

For the first time ever, The Gateway brings your favorite holiday movie to life in A Christmas Story, The Musical at Patchogue Theatre, tonight, December 15, through December 27 - the best n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

Andre De Shields Leads Robert O'Hara's MANKIND, Beginning Tonight at Playwrights Horizons by BroadwayWorld

Playwrights Horizons presents Mankind, the world premiere of a new play written and directed by two-time Obie Award winner Robert O'Hara Bootycandy, Bella An American Tall Tale at Playwright…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:48AM

BWW Review: John Kevin Jones Recreates Charles Dickens' Readings Of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Landmark Merchant's House Museum by Michael Dale

It may not be as well-known a holiday tradition as seeing the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, but for the fifth straight year, the Summoners Ensemble Theatre's delightful presentation of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46AM

Dustin Hoffman accused of new incidents of sexual misconduct by Associated Press

More women are accusing Dustin Hoffman of sexual misconduct, including an incident in which a playwright says the actor exposed himself to her in a New York hotel room when she was 16-years-…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:05AM

G-Eazy, Rae Sremmurd, & Carnage at Migos Celebration by Young Hollywood

G-Eazy, Rae Sremmurd, & Carnage at Migos CelebrationYH is on the scene for Offset of Migos's birthday party, where all the hottest artists in the hip-hop world have gathered to celebrate, in…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

‘Sense & Sensibility’ a high-spirited affair at A.R.T. by Jed Gottlieb, Jed Gottlieb

Thanks to artistic director Diane Paulus, Cambridge’s American Repertory Theater has become a pipeline to Broadway. With original shows and revivals, superstars (Bryan Cranston! Audra McDo…

SOURCE: Boston Herald at 01:00AM

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: Caroline O'Connor and Luke Spring Tap "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out"

In anticipation of A Christmas Story Live!, take a look at the stage musical at the Tony Awards.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM
Friday, December 15, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Arts on Stamps of the World — December 15 by Doug Briscoe

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

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36AM

Future of iconic studio in doubt after massive deal with Disney by Johnny Oleksinski

The iconic Fox searchlights could soon be shut off for good. On Thursday, 21st Century Fox was purchased by Disney for $52.4 billion. One of the six major Hollywood studios — the one that …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:12AM

‘He’s All Impulse’: Making Disney’s ‘Pinocchio’ Naughty Onstage by Matt Trueman

The National Theater’s adaptation of this animated classic adds more music and mischievousness — all in the hands of the director of the new Harry Potter show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:04AM

7 of the Best Live Albums From Broadway Performers by Logan Culwell-Block

From Patti LuPone to Laura Benanti, these albums prove that Broadway stars are best in front of an audience!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Dance News: The Bessies to Honor Joseph V. Melillo with 2018 Presenter Award for Outstanding Curating by The Dance Enthusiast

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, are pleased to announce that Joseph V. Melillo, Executive Producer of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), is the recipient of the 2018 Bess…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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