Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Amios Delivers A Fresh Batch Of Brand New Musicals by Michael Block

By Ed MalinAmios, the dynamic young theater company in residence at the Kraine, has a regularly monthly program of new work called Shotz.  Their two shows on the first Monday of the mon…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 11:06PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Peter Pan, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre review - ensemble playing at its best by Heather Neill

The boy who never grows up flies into the First World War This exuberant production both clarifies and further complicates the conundrum of Peter Pan. In any production true to Barrie there …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 10:32PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: More than the Couples Are Odd in ‘The Hollower’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Liza Birkenmeier’s play is an alienating exercise in extreme absurdism.

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SHHHH, it's a secret! Exclusive night of dancing, drinks and food at undisclosed location by Carley Bonk / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If you like secrets and dancing, then free your schedule for Saturday, June 2.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:37PM

New Orleans Bakeries Compete to Be Named Official WAITRESS Tour Stop Pie by BroadwayWorld

Broadway in New Orleans, along with the hit Broadway show WAITRESS, are adding a local touch to the show by naming New Orleans' top pie.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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The Neon Lights Are Bright on Audra McDonald Way! Broadway Star Honored by the City of Fresno by BroadwayWorld

Audra McDonald has 'no words' for the latest in a long line of honors for the record-breaking Tony winner. This week, the city of Fresno honored the stage icon with her very own street namin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM

So In Love with Cole ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons May 28, 2018:  Susan Hodgdon is in love with Cole Porter. And after listening to her new album, “So in Love with Cole,” many people will fall in love with Ms. Hodg…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's Rachel Bloom to Hit the Stage with The Skivvies in L.A! by Alexa Criscitiello

It has been announced that Golden Globe Award-winner, Rachel Bloom, creator and star of the hit series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend will join stripped down onstage duo The Skivvieswhen they playLos A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM

Mean Girls’ Roar by Joy

I think in these rousing days of such influential and powerful movements as #metoo, #timesup, etc, Tina Fey’s creation - Mean Girls on Broadway, stands out as being especially relevant. He…

SOURCE: broadwaywiz.com at 06:28PM

Photo Flash: Alanis Morissette and More Celebrate Opening Night of JAGGED LITTLE PILL by BroadwayWorld

Jagged Little Pill celebrated its opening night last night, including a special appearance from the show's composer, legendary rocker Alanis Morissette. Check outshots from the show's openin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Titles by John Simon

Titles do matter, at the very least in garnering desirable tables in restaurants, and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. By this I mean titles both of people and of literary works, amon…

SOURCE: John Simon at 05:33PM

Go Inside the 19th Annual Lilly Awards by Marc J. Franklin

The ceremony celebrating women of distinction in American theatre was hosted by Tony nominee Amanda Green May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 14- George C. Wolfe Secures the Broadway Legacy of SHUFFLE ALONG by Stage Tube

On Day 14 of 30 Days of Tony, we celebrate another Best Direction of A Play nominee, legendary artist George C. Wolfe.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Debut of the Month: CAROUSEL's Brittany Pollack Makes the Leap from Ballet to Broadway! by Caryn Robbins

Today, CAROUSEL's Brittany Pollack speaks exclusively with BWW about takingthe leapfrom the world of ballet to the world of musical theater in her Broadway debut

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM

Will Ariana Grande win her first Grammy in 2019? Our users can’t agree if she’s already a front-runner or an also-ran by Daniel Montgomery

Ariana Grande released her new single “No Tears Left to Cry” on April 20, and it debuted at number-three on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. And it has stayed in the top-10 s…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Broadway.com Show: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tony Nominee Jamie Parker on Harry’s Trauma, Quidditch & More by Broadway.com

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tony nominee Jamie Parker stops by our studio to chat about bringing the spectacular play to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

The Broadway.com Show: Idina Menzel Preps for Skintight, Jamie Parker Makes Magic in Harry Potter & More by Broadway.com

We chat with Idina Menzel about her New York stage return in Skintight, talk with The Band's Visit's Tony-nominated director David Cromer and more. Plus, Harry Potter and the Cursed …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

See Tina Fey & More Strike a Pose in Gorgeous Portraits from the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The 19th annual Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards were presented at a private cocktail reception on May 24 at 48 Lounge in New York City. Tina Fey, Andrew Garfield, Uma Thurman and more st…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:36PM

the hollower by Darryl Reilly

Bit and Otto recall tomboy Frankie Addams and Berenice the maid from Carson McCullers’ "The Member of the Wedding" while Pigman and Missy parallel Pozzo and Lucky from Samuel Beckett’s "…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:24PM

Theatre Review: ‘Love, Loss, and What I Wore’ at Spotlighters Theatre by Timoth David Copney

“Love, Loss, and What I Wore” is the Audrey Herman’s Spotlighters Theatre’s latest offering and if the audience response over the weekend is any indication, they have yet…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:13PM

Photo Flash: Tyler Glenn and Carrie St. Louis Strut Their Stuff in KINKY BOOTS by BroadwayWorld

Things are looking good at Kinky Boots as they welcome their new cast members. Check out the photos below of Tyler Glenn andCarrie St. Louis joining the company as Charlie and Lauren

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:06PM

Let’s Talk About The Tony Awards… by Sandi Durell

    By Barbara & Scott Siegel   First comes the discussion of who should be nominated. Then comes the complaining about who was snubbed. That’s followed by who will win …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 04:02PM

Worth A Curse: A Review of Waiting for Godot at Chicago Shakespeare Theater & Druid Theatre Company by Kevin Greene

Druid Theatre Company's production of Beckett's most well-known work, produced by Chicago Shakespeare Theater as a part of their WorldStages initiative, begs the question: what exactly are w…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 04:00PM

In the wings: 'Les Miz' raises the flag in San Diego again by James Hebert

It’s just four days more until the show that brought us “One Day More” and other beloved numbers lands in San Diego again. “Les Misérables,” the epic musical based on Victor Hugo�…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 04:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Tony Nominee Ari’el Stachel Sing From The Band’s Visit on Good Day New York by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway star shares the most important aspect of being a part of the show to him and performs his signature solo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:41PM

Once On This Island's Alex Newell to Host 2018 Stars in the Alley; Katharine McPhee, Melissa Benoist Set to Appear by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway League has announced that Once On This Island standout Alex Newell will host the annual free outdoor concert Stars in the Alley. Additionally, Dear Evan Hansen's Alex Boniel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Andrew Garfield & More Stars Hit the 2018 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

The 2018 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards took place on May 24 at 48 Lounge, and it truly was a star-studded event! Some of the biggest names on Broadway showed up to accept their aw…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Hello Dolly by Wendy Caster

About 15 minutes into Hello Dolly, I thought, "I love this stupid show." By the end of the first act, I had eliminated "stupid." Hello Dolly has a silly plot, yes, and so…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 03:32PM

Wood Boy Dog Fish by Vanessa Cate

Wood Boy Dog Fish Reviewed by Gray Palmer Rogue Artists Ensemble Through June 24 RECOMMENDED To quote an adage from earliest criticism, “Painting is silent poetry. Poetry is painting …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:32PM

Milagro Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature four world premieres around the themes of fantasy, fairy tales, and folklore.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:20PM

‘Hair Live!’ Is Coming to NBC in 2019 by Peter Libbey

The live telecast version of the musical will follow “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which aired in April and starred John Legend and Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:18PM

BWW TV: On the Red Carpet at the Outer Critics Circle Awards! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway recently celebrated one its most unique awards ceremonies, the Outer Critics Circle Awards. BroadwayWorldtakes you inside the event as we chat with the stars on the red carpet

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Andrew Garfield by BroadwayWorld TV

Watch below as Andrewtells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Review Roundup: Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE by BroadwayWorld

Smokey Joe's Cafe is grooving across the stage, get a first look at the production below The show is currently playing at The Ogunquit Playhouse Bradford Kenney, Executive Artistic Director …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

VIDEO: Watch Laura Bell Bundy, Elizabeth Banks, Cecily Strong, & More in Barefoot's CRUSHIN' IT Music Video by BroadwayWorld

Watch Barefoot's official music video for Crushin' It feat. The Slay Team also featuring Elizabeth Banks, Cecily Strong, Phoebe Robinson, Chrissie Fit, Laura Bell Bundy, amp more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

VIDEO: Check Out 360 Degrees of Andy Mientus in DCPA's THE WHO'S TOMMY by Stage Tube

The DCPA Theatre Company presents 'The Who's Tommy' from April 20 through May 27 in The Stage Theatre. Below check out Broadway'sAndy Mientusand company in all 360degrees with this interacti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:04PM

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s Rachel Bloom Will Bare It All With The Skivvies by Adam Hetrick

The musical duo are heading to the West Coast in June to strip down with an all-new lineup of stars.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM

Dance Top 5: June 2018 by Sharon Hoyer

High-octane dance abounds in June, from The Seldoms' "Marchland" to Chicago Tap Theatre's dedication to divas to Hubbard Street's full length rendition of "Minus 16."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:00PM

Emmys will honor repeat winners like Sterling K. Brown and Elisabeth Moss, predicts All-Star User Jeffrey Kare by Marcus James Dixon

As one of the best predictors of the Emmy nominations two years in a row, our reader Jeffrey Kare now numbers among Gold Derby’s All-Star Users who compete in a league against our Expe…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Take a Look Carrie St. Louis and Tyler Glenn in Broadway’s Kinky Boots by Hannah Vine

The actors stepped into the roles of Lauren and Charlie Price earlier this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

Alison Pill Keeps Photos of Young Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf Backstage at Three Tall Women by Olivia Clement

Get to know the star behind the acclaimed Broadway revival.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:56PM

In With the New at Oregon Shakes by American Theatre Editors

By doing such vital work by living playwrights, this classical destination theatre with Shakespeare in its name effectively puts them on equal footing with the Bard.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:50PM

Arden Theatre presents Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron’s ‘Fun Home’ by Mark Cofta

The Arden Theatre Company's 'Fun Home' presents the intimate Tony Award-winner in the right space but succeeds for many other reasons. Mark Cofta reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:37PM

Escape to Margaritaville's Lisa Howard Eats Burgers and Talks Twilight on Side by Side by Susan Blackwell by Broadway.com

Lisa Howard loves eating burgers just as much we love seeing her perform "Cheeseburger in Paradise"! After appearing in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, South Pacific, 9…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:32PM

Hunting and Gathering Playwright Brooke Berman Guests on The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The playwright and filmmaker reveals her real-life connection to the iconic John Hughes film The Breakfast Club in this week's episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:32PM

Frozen by Billboard

Composer-lyricists Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez join their onstage heroines, Patti Murin (Anna) and Caissie Levy (Elsa), to chat about their new Broadway musical adaptation of the …

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 02:30PM

Review: Numbered Days, Cat’s Back Wandsworth by Sebastian Calver

Upon entering the theatre, the naturalistic set of a bedroom reminded me of a first year Stanislavski “three activities” exercise; The post Review: Numbered Days, Cat’s Back Wa…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:24PM

Magic Time!: ’10 Million’ and ‘The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant’ at The Kennedy Center by John Stoltenberg

Among the rich offerings in The Kennedy Center’s Artes de Cuba festival were two extraordinary works of theater, each performed but twice: The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, from Teat…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:10PM

Innocence Lost: A Play About Steven Truscott is a well-done portrait of how a country lost its innocence by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Soulpepper Theatre production demonstrates that the lines of truth and fiction, goodness and evil, can never be drawn definitively, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:07PM

Lena Hall's Latest OBSESSED: RADIOHEAD is Now Available for Pre-Order by BroadwayWorld

SKB Records celebrates the halfway point of LENA HALL Obsessed, their unprecedented monthly music and video series from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee. Obsessed Radiohead - highlig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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EXCLUSIVE: Take a Sneak Peek at Andrea Martin in the Season 2 Finale of The Good Fight by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner brings the comedy (as always) in the clip.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:58PM

Beautiful imagery from an ugly past: Maia Cruz Palileo, Pioneer Works, Brooklyn

Filipina-American artist Maia Cruz Palileo reflects on the Philippines’ colonial history in a series of richly allusive paintings

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:58PM

A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK Cast Album Now Available Digitally by BroadwayWorld

The Off-Broadway musical, A Letter to Harvey Milk, released its digital cast album on May 22 in honor of Harvey Milk's birthday, it isavailable now, in stores at a date TBA.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Production news round-up: Lenny Henry to star in August Wilson’s King Hedley II and Martin Kemp cast in Chicago by Simon Fearn

This week we learned that Andrew Scott will appear in a limited run of Simon Stephen’s monologue Sea Wall at the Old

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:45PM

Cigarettes After Sex, Brixton Academy, London — erotic lullabies lack passion live

The American band recently graduated to bigger venues but here they sounded ponderous and underpowered

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

The Beast in the Jungle, New York — more Barbara Cartland than Henry James

This ‘dance play’ adaptation at the Vineyard Theatre is a jaunty, raunchy melodramatic spectacle

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:44PM

Film Review: “Let the Sunshine In” — Darkness Reigns by Gerald Peary

Let the Sunshine In is French filmmaker Claire Denis's one-note ode to the power of love even when, in this case, love stinks like dead fish.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:42PM

Beauty and the Beast’s Rachel Ulanet Will Make Solo Feinstein’s/54 Below Debut With Keep Me Searching by Andrew Gans

The evening will feature the music of Kurt Weill, Stevie Wonder, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:40PM

Paradise Blue by Joel Benjamin

In many ways Dominique Morisseau’s "Paradise Blue" shares similarities with August Wilson’s brilliant, if long-winded, Pittsburgh based plays.  "Blue" is part of Morisseau’s Detroit P…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:40PM

There’s a disconnect between frivolous and sombre moments in Shaw Festival’s Grand Hotel by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Production about strangers intersecting at a luxury hotel in 1928 has an almost lethal dose of cynicism, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:38PM

Peter Pan, Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park — thrilling and harrowing

A reimagining framed by first world war hospital scenes that feed into the fantasy

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:35PM

Theater Review: WAITING FOR GODOT (Druid Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

STOOD UP YET AGAIN… “Birth was the death of him”: Terse to the point of cruelty, Samuel Beckett here devours the human experience in six words. Waiting for Godot, his minimalist maste…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:32PM

It's 'Waiting for Godot,' yes, but it's funny, masterfully done and truly Irish by Chris Jones

During my preshow detour in the interests of personal comfort, an announcement of a pending curtain came across the Chicago Shakespeare Theater loudspeaker, which reaches everywhere. Beginni…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:30PM

NEWS: Line up of shows revealed for West End LIVE 2018 by Press Releases

The full list of shows for West End LIVE 2018 West End LIVE, which returns to Trafalgar Square on 16 and 17 June 2018, has been released.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:28PM

Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 Favorite Idina Menzel Roles by Caitlin Moynihan

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 01:24PM

Closing Time! Last Chance to See Katharine McPhee in Waitress, Three Tall Women & More by Eric King

In the next month, New York theater audiences will say goodbye to some Broadway leading ladies, Tony-nominated revivals and a slew of off-Broadway shows. Broadway.com rounded …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Odds & Ends: Susan Stroman to Receive Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Susan Stroman to Receive Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement Off-Broadway's York Theatre Company has annou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Shaw Festival production of two of Bernard Shaw’s romance and marriage plays don’t always inspire love by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The actors in How He Lied to Her Husband don’t go full-tilt at the farce while acting styles vary in The Man of Destiny, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:22PM

The Full Story of Lauren Ridloff’s Wild Ride From Stay-at-Home Mom to Tony Nominee by Ruthie Fierberg

How this mom and teacher became the Tony-nominated star of Broadway’s Children of a Lesser God.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Ramin Karimloo, Keira Knightley, Hamilton 1.0 and 2.0: Six Years of New York Theater by New York Theater

On the sixth anniversary of NewYorkTheater.me, a look at the six most popular photographs to be posted on the site since it began, and the most popular posts in each of the past six years. T…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:09PM

The Grönholm Method, Menier Chocolate Factory, London — a portrait of corporate brutality

Candidates for a senior post are pitted against each other in Jordi Galceran’s play

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:07PM

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS The Pasadena Playhouse has unveiled its 2018-2019 season, highlighted by four new works, beginning with the West Coast premiere of Native Gardens, t…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 01:04PM

Harvey Weinstein turns himself in holding two entertainment biographies by The Associated Press

Weinstein arrived at a New York police precinct holding Richard Schickel's biography of the stage and film director Elia Kazan and Todd Purdum's 'Something Wonderful: Rodgers …

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:04PM

In Word and Deed: Playwright Isaac Gomez and His Urge To Work by Emma Couling

Gomez doesn't just ask tough questions. He guides conversation through his writing and activism.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 01:00PM

INTERVIEW: Freya Parks talks Teddy at The Vaults by Olivia Mitchell

Teddy, running at The Vaults until 3 June 2018, is an innovative show which not only showcases the actors on stage, but also the musicians. One of whom is Freya Parks who talked to us all ab…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Equity Announces Winners of Largest Election in Union History

The largest election in Actors’ Equity history came to a close this week with a total of 55 volunteer leadership positions being filled. The nation’s union for professional stage…

SOURCE: Backstage at 01:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: In just about every way, Broadway icon “Hamilton” lives up to its reputation by Pierre Ruhe

Hamilton is everywhere just now, with good reason. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece arrived in Atlanta this week (through June 10), a touring production joining Broadway and several cities…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:59PM

Chicago and Tina Turner musical join West End Live line-up for 2018 by Giverny Masso

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Strictly Ballroom and Chicago are among the new shows announced in the line-up for this year’s West

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:55PM

McKellen: Playing the Part review – engaging portrait of a wizard Shakespearean actor by Cath Clarke

Joe Stephenson’s documentary charts the theatrical knight’s route from classical stage roles to starring in The Lord of the RingsIn an outtake over the credits, Ian McKellen jokes that t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54PM

Ben Fankhauser, Arielle Jacobs, and More Join Broadway Sings Kelly Clarkson by BroadwayWorld

Broadway favorites including Ben Fankhauser Newsies, Arielle Jacobs Aladdin, Adam Kaplan A Bronx Tale, and Anthony Lee Medina Hamilton join the lineup for the 16th installment of the acclaim…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Exclusive: GREASE Toronto Announces Mark Ballas, Drake Bell, George Canyon, And Logan Henderson As Teen Angel by BroadwayWorld

In a tradition that started in 1978 with Frankie Avalon, the Toronto production of Grease The Musical announced today four special cameo appearances by four surprise teen idols Mark Ballas, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Tony Award-Winning Icon Betty Buckley Reveals the Stories Behind Her Most Beloved & Epic YouTube Videos

Tony winner Betty Buckley tells us the stories behind her performances in Cats, Carrie, Drood, Sunset and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:31PM

Desperate Measures and This One's For The Girls Set for Performances on the Intrepid Sunday by Suzanna Bowling

THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS isn’t just for the girls! This “fabulous, heart stopping” new musical (Times Square Chronicles) looks at the role of women over the past 100+ years through ico…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:19PM

Check Out Opening Night for World Premiere of Beast in the Jungle by Hannah Vine

The new John Kander and David Thompson dance play is directed by Susan Stroman at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Tremor by David Kaufman

While director David Mercatali has them continually circling each other like boxers in a ring--sparring emotionally, if not physically--Sophie and Tom never really connect or even touch each…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:06PM

Mathew Horne to star in stage adaptation of Rain Man by Matthew Hemley

Mathew Horne is to star in a stage adaptation of the film Rain Man. Horne will star as Raymond Babbit – the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:06PM

Upcoming Auditions for To Kill a Mockingbird, The Color Purple, and More by Playbill Staff

Here’s a selection of upcoming auditions in New York City and around the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:05PM

Dorset Opera Festival: Small-scale venture with big ideas for producing world-class opera by George Hall

Credited with introducing several operas to this country, the annual festival returns with a UK stage premiere of Massenet’s Le Cid as

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

‘Happy babies with clean bums, children coming out of their shells & grown-ups having a giggle’: It’s family-friendly comedy in Liverpool by Vicky Anderson

THE Royal Court has seen some sights on stage and off over the years, but nothing quite like the recent debut of the It’s a Scream comedy club for parents and babies. Family-friendly c…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The 'Broadwaysted' Podcast Welcomes MEAN GIRLS Superstar Swing Tee Boyich by Broadwaysted

Okay, I've got to spill the Tee This week we're having a BLAST with the star swing of Mean Girls, the incredible Tee Boyich We're pouring out Oyster Bay and Bulleit while Tee tells us what i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

FEATURED SHOW: Katy Brand’s 3Women at Trafalgar Studios, ★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

Award-winning comedian Katy Brand has made her playwriting debut with 3Women, now running at Trafalgar Studios until 9 June 2018. Consensus? This is hopefully the first of many more plays to…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:53AM

Mfoniso Udofia Named Playwright in Residence at Hartford Stage by Olivia Clement

The The Ufot Cycle playwright is the 2018 Aetna New Voices Fellow at the Connecticut theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:53AM

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB. 5/25/18 by Mark G Auerbach

ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB 5/25/18. Host Mark G. Auerbach interviews Daniel Elihu Kramer, Artistic Director of Chester Theatre, and Graham Rowat, star of "Church and State" at Berkshire T…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:51AM

Book Review: “Secrets and Shadows” — Lessons of the Past by Matt Hanson

Roberta Silman’s engaging and deeply felt novel is a reminder of what it means to carry a historical burden on both a personal and national level.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:42AM

Livestreaming the Theatre in the Age of Climate Change Convening at Emerson College in Boston, MA—Friday 8 June to Sunday 10 June 2018 by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By HowlRound TV. HowlRound, in partnership with Chantal Bilodeau (The Arctic Cycle), Elizabeth Doud (Climakaze Miami/Fundarte), and Roberta Levitow (Theater Without Borders) present the Thea…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:40AM

'Book of Mormon' rising star believes in the show's message by Dave Osborn Naples (fla.) Daily News

Kevin Clay grew up watching a brand of humor that’s now part of his job.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:32AM

Chicago Shakes announces casting for this summer's 'Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure' by Kt Hawbaker

On Thursday, Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced the casting for its upcoming staging of “Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure,” based on the classic, high-flying tale about the boy who refu…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:30AM

11 Films to See This Memorial Day Weekend by Corinna Burford

Memorial Day weekend is here, and if you plan to spend any of your God-given days off at the movies, there are plenty of films out in theaters right now to choose from — from action blockb…

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:29AM

Mozart Double Bill review at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club – ‘wonderfully-sung’ by Tim Bano

There’s always something ingenious in productions by fringe opera company Pop-Up Opera. In this double bill of jaunty Mozart singspiele the company

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:22AM

Review: A Roughly Hewn ‘Jagged Little Pill’ at the A.R.T. by Christopher Caggiano

By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, May 25, 2018 As we face the ineluctable barrage of jukebox musicals, a number of things become clear. They don’t automatically need to be awfu…

SOURCE: www.zealnyc.com at 11:20AM

Gavin & Stacey’s Mathew Horne and Downton Abbey’s Ed Speleers Will Star in Rain Man U.K. Tour by Andrew Gans

The production will launch in August at the Windsor Theatre Royal before heading to Milton Keynes, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Southend, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:18AM

Mfoniso Udofia Selected as 2018 Aetna New Voices Fellow by American Theatre Editors

Udofia will be in residence at Connecticut's Hartford Stage for the fellowship.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:18AM

Michael C. Hall to Star in Reading of Will Eno’s Gnit by Olivia Clement

The Debate Society's Oliver Butler will direct Eno's take on a well-known Ibsen play at TFNA June 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Out of Joint rolls out scheme to find next generation of playwrights by Simon Fearn

Theatre company Out of Joint is to roll out a playwriting scheme for teenagers following a successful pilot last year, with the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:07AM

A Journey Home to Find the Meaning of Fatherhood by Andrzej Lukowski

“Fatherland,” now playing in London, is an ambitious, genre-defying work that brings together interviews about what it means to be a parent, enlivened with music and dance.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:04AM

A Word With: Jim Parsons Takes a Break From Sheldon to Play Dad by Kathryn Shattuck

Mr. Parsons talks about his new movie, “A Kid Like Jake,” his return to Broadway in “The Boys in the Band” and life beyond “The Big Bang Theory.”

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Text of the Day: Mood Music by Aleks Sierz

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

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Tapping Squidward: Broadway’s Gavin Lee Gets To The Heart Of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ – Tony Awards Watch by Greg Evans

That old Broadway dictum – Never share a stage with fuchsia sea anemones – is blown to smithereens when Gavin Lee taps his way through “I’m Not A Loser,” the gl…

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Friday, May 25, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Daisy Pulls It Off is coming back to London's West End

The first graduating year of the BA Actor-Musician programme at the Guildford School of Acting, University of Surrey is taking their fantastic production of Daisy Pulls It Off to the West…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:57AM

Taste of Times Square Returns June 4 by Gabriel Agosto

The annual outdoor celebration of food and music is organized by the Times Square Alliance.

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Snapshot: ‘Swimmers’ by Larry Sultan

The Brooklyn-born photographer used the series to move to a more sensual perception of everyday life

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Norma Waterson and Eliza Carthy with the Gift Band: Anchor — ‘ghosts of Weimar’

Perhaps the finest moment comes when ‘The Galaxy Song’ from Monty Python’s ‘The Meaning Of Life’ is sung

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Verdi: Otello — ‘Jonas Kaufmann’s musicality is impeccable’

The German tenor is the main reason for buying this DVD, with impressive playing from the Royal Opera House orchestra

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Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks: Sparkle Hard — ‘disheveled rock songs’

Loose and discursive things appear to discard trains of thought while actually observing some sly inner logic

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Chvrches: Love Is Dead — ‘impassioned delivery and big gestures’

New record includes hammering drums and rippling electronic rhythms, bristling bass lines and expansive refrains

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Joshua Redman: Still Dreaming — ‘solos flow freely’

The front line blends spiky trumpet with the round warmth of tenor sax and firework drums mesh with unhurried bass

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Snow Patrol: Wildness — ‘attempts at epic mode’

The band’s seventh album opens with a middle-aged revival of the epiphanic arena-rock in which they used to specialise

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Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at A.R.T.? by BroadwayWorld

Jagged Little Pill began previews on Saturday, May 5 at the Loeb Drama Center and officially opened last night. The production is on stage through July 15.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Vote For the 16th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards! Just One Week Remains! by BroadwayWorld

Your Voice Matters Voting Opens Today for the 2018 Theater Fans' Choice Awards Awards season in NYC is now in FULL swing, and with the critics, press, and industry all having their chances t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

David Mamet's Weinstein Play Eyes London Bow and John Malkovich as its Lead by Stephanie Wild

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, David Mamet has written a play about the sexual assault scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein. The play is titled 'Bitter Wheat,' which the playwright re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Harvey Weinstein Turns Himself In and is Charged by Stephanie Wild

CNN has reported that Harvey Weinstein has turned himself in to authorities this morning. Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape, committing a criminal sex act, sexual abuse and sexual…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

Jobs at the Signature Theatre, Hartford Stage, DreamWorks, and More in this Week's BWW Classifieds 5/25 by BroadwayWorld

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5242018 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

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On digital: Early Man — ‘warm and chucklesome’

Visual gags and wordplay provide giggles in Aardman’s latest claymation caper about footballing cave people

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On digital: A Fantastic Woman — ‘a worthy successor to Almodóvar and Ozon’

A transgender Chilean woman battles contempt and suspicion from all sides after the death of her lover

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On digital: Coco — ‘about death but full of life’

A young Mexican boy ventures into the Land of the Dead and uncovers buried family secrets in Pixar’s latest animation

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4 Men, 175 Babies, C4 — ‘watch out for future inbreeding’

An investigation into the growing phenomenon of unregulated sperm donors

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Imagine . . . Orhan Pamuk, BBC1 — ‘sophisticated, slippery intellect’

The Nobel Prize-winner guides Alan Yentob through the centuries-old districts of Istanbul

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Killed By My Debt, BBC3 — ‘painful to view’

The heart-rending story of Jerome Rogers whose two traffic violations escalated into an unmanageable financial crisis

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Mydidae review at the Other Room, Cardiff – ‘a confident production’ by Nicholas Davies

For its first ever production, new company OtherLife tackles Jack Thorne’s 2012 two-hander. Marian and David are a young middle-class couple, seemingly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:35AM

‘Peace for Mary Frances’ Is So Good It Will Shatter You by Rex Reed

'Peace for Mary Frances' is so beautifully written that it is impossible to believe it's the playwright's first play.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 10:30AM

Regional Theater Review: ‘Jagged Little Pill’ by Gordon Cox

It’s a risky business, making a musical not from a story demanding to be told but from a set of songs merely available to be used. “Jagged Little Pill,” American Repertory Theater’s …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:28AM

Outer Critic Circle Awards by Barry Gordin

May 24, 2018:  Broadway stars Jenn Colella, Jim Dale, Christine Ebersole and Martha Plimpton served as gala award presenters at the 68th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards ceremony  at t…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:18AM

Broadway’s Betty Buckley Celebrates New CD Release, “Hope,” at Joe’s Pub, Tuesday, June 5th to Saturday, June 9th

Tony Award-winning Broadway star, BETTY BUCKLEY, will release her compelling new live album Hope—a mix of Americana, pop, rock and standards—from Palmetto Records in physical, digital an…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:17AM

“When Harry Met The Duke”—Rosemary Loar Pays Tribute to the Music of Harold Arlen and Duke Ellington, on Sunday, June 3rd at Don’t Tell Mama

Rosemary Loar presents an encore of the show honoring the genius of songwriting legends, Harold Arlen and Duke Ellington, on Sunday, June 3rd at 7:30 PM at Don’t Tell Mama. Frank Ponzio is…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:17AM

KT Sullivan Reigns Supreme at Birdland by Marilyn Lester

If there’s such a thing as reincarnation, KT Sullivan was surely a notable monarch in one of her past lives. Her command of a stage, large or small, is complete. On the intimate platform o…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:14AM

Let the Sunshine In! Hair Live! Set for 2019 on NBC by Mark A. Robinson

With the enormous success of Jesus Christ Superstar – Live in Concert this past Easter holiday weekend, it is not a surprise that the producers would want to plan an exciting and edgy foll…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:09AM

Two Very Cool Things Opening at Coney Island This Weekend by Trav S.D.

Times like this weekend I wish I stilled live a half hour subway ride from Coney Island. Tonight Dick Zigun and Chicava Honeychile open their new Bettie Page show at Coney Island USA: And a…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:06AM

Read the Reviews for the World Premiere of Jagged Little Pill by Ryan McPhee

The new musical features songs from Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard's Grammy-winning 1995 album.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:01AM

Stage Top 5: June 2018 by Kevin Greene

June brings tension, vengeance, tragedy and rebellion to the Chicago stage.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Mo Gilligan's Copula Cans Tour to stop in the West End for a week-long residency

Following a 22-performance run at The Leicester Square Theatre, the comedian and rising star has announced that he will be transferring to London's West End for a six-night residency at the…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:56AM

Ahoy Sailor, Snow, & Clown! Garett Hawe Introduces All His Carousel Characters & Their Ann Roth Costumes

Garett Hawe introduces all his Carousel characters and shares the secrets of his Tony-nominated costumes.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 09:54AM

Actors’ Equity Association’s National Council Election Results Announced by Andrew Gans

Kate Shindle, who ran without opposition, remains president of the acting union.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:52AM

Chazz Palminteri Is Singing. Sonny Would Tell You to Listen. by Sopan Deb

The actor, who first wrote the play as a one-man show in 1989, makes his Broadway musical debut as the gangster Sonny in “A Bronx Tale: The Musical.”

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GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 25, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Must-see theatre shows for half-term by Carly-Ann Clements

Half term. A time of intense joy for kids and extreme panic for parents. Keeping them entertained for a week is quite a chore. But, with London theatre, you'll not just keep them occupied, y…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:46AM

Can blockchain clean up the art market?

Digital revolution in prospect; Bonhams on the block again; buyers get political; collector offers alpine pilgrimage

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:42AM

Meet Lars Norén, godfather of Scandi-noir

Sweden’s leading playwright on individual moments, the rising tide of populism and actors ruining themselves

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:42AM

‘To See the Invisible’ and the song of the outcast

Emily Howard’s dystopian new opera opens this year’s Aldeburgh Festival. She talks about Britten, maths and invisibility

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:42AM

Double exposure: Francesca Woodman and Egon Schiele at Tate

Precocious, narcissistic and dead in their twenties, the American photographer and Austrian painter are a revelatory pairing

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:42AM

BWW Review: Sexual Sparks Ignite When Tennessee Williams Meets William Inge in Philip Dawkins' THE GENTLEMAN CALLER by Michael Dale

The setup would make a hell of a piece of theatrically-minded erotica. Call it Cat On A Hot Tin Roof and Mouse, as sexual sparks ignite when elegant playwright on the verge of stardom, Tenne…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Inside the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards by Hannah Vine

The winners were celebrated at a May 24 ceremony at Sardi’s Restaurant.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Tom Stade: ‘The funniest number? Infinity, it tickles my brain’ by Harriet Gibsone

The Canadian standup on what makes him laugh the mostThe late Foster Brooks played the greatest drunk ever and the pilot sketch with Dean Martin is a work of art. It should be studied in uni…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36AM

Keith Jack, Mica Paris and Jorgie Porter To Star in Fame UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Keith Jack, Mica Paris and Jorgie Porter are to star in Selladoor’s Fame UK Tour starting in Manchester in July 2018. This post Keith Jack, Mica Paris and Jorgie Porter…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:31AM

The Thing in the Wardrobe: ‘Woman and Scarecrow’ by Matthew Wexler

The New York premiere of Marina Carr's play about a woman's final hours as she faces death.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:24AM

‘Brings a new perspective to the story’: BRIGHTON ROCK – Touring ★★★ by Kristy Stott

The Lowry’s Week 53 festival continues with this new adaptation of Brighton Rock. The festival theme of ‘coming of age’ seems to have been stretched pretty far in the search for conten…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

The 99-Seat Beat: An immersive stage adaptation of 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' by F. Kathleen Foley

This week's picks from L.A.'s small-theater scene: After Hours Theatre Company's "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," Skylight Theatre's Iran-set ""Hostage," IAMA's "Cult of Love" and  Theatr…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Lineup for West End Live 2018 officially announced, featuring your favourite shows both new and old

West End Live, the completely free concert that showcases the best of the best from London's West End musicals, is returning to Trafalgar Square next month! The event has now announced the o…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:59AM

Billy Murray: The Denver Nightingale by Trav S.D.

Singer Billy Murray (1877-1954) was born on this day. The son of Irish immigrants, Murray was born in Philly and raised in Denver and apparently not a close relation of the 20th century scre…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54AM

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune review at Northern Stage – ‘lacking in chemistry’ by Chris Collett

Terrence McNally’s 1987 romantic comedy drama – made into a film in 1991 with Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer – focuses on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:51AM

Thrown Stone/TCG Panel Will Explore Repertory in American Theatre by American Theatre Editors

American Theatre editor Rob Weinert-Kendt will speak and lead a discussion at the Ridgefield Library.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:47AM

Couldn't get tickets to 'Hamilton' at the Kennedy Center? More are now available. by Peggy McGlone

The arts center has placed tickets for sale to just about every performance of the run, despite selling out all but the high-end premium seats on March 26.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:24AM

BWW's On This Day - May 25, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Talks ROSEANNE Guest Stars, Oscar Night, & More on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE by TV News Desk

Metcalf most recently won a Tony Award for her unforgettable performance in last season's A Doll's House, Part 2, and received three Emmy Awards for her portrayal ofJackie Harrisin the hit t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony by Walter McBride

The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners for its annual awards on Monday, May 7th and the annual Gala Awards Dinner and presentation of awards to the winners was held yesterday, Thursd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

This Week: Kicking Off SummerStage and Shakespeare in the Park by The New York Times

Cue the dusk and the balmy breezes. It's time for open-air plays and concerts in New York.

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The Biograph review at Finborough Theatre, London – ‘a love letter to silent film’ by Julia Rank

In 1912, only the most desperate out-of-work theatre actors would have considered slumming it in moving picture shows. By 1928, cinema was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:13AM

Andrew Scott To Star In Sea Wall At The Old Vic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Sherlock’s Andrew Scott is to star in Paines Plough’s production of Sea Wall by Simon Stephens as part of the Old Vic’s Bicentenary season. This post Andrew…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:12AM

‘A push into new areas demonstrates their versatility as artists’: SHIFT – Norfolk & Norwich Festival by Katharine Kavanagh

Shift is an interesting development for Barely Methodical and, while those seeking the cheeky and laddish lightheartedness of previous shows may be left a little wanting, there is no doubt t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Cast announced for @famemusicaluk tour starring @misJORGIEPORTER, @MicaParisSoul & @keithjack

Bring on the summer because FAME is back! Jorgie Porter, Mica Paris and Keith Jack will lead the newly announced cast in the UK tour celebrating the musical's 30th anniversary. Full casting …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:00AM

@LMTOrch announce #Camelot, #Girlfriends and #AChristmasCarol in their 2018 season

They can do nothing wrong! London Musical Theatre Orchestra have announced their 2018 season, featuring three musicals in concert: Camelot at the London Palladium; Girlfriends (starring Lu…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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‘Don’t tell the label’: the artists reinventing the music video

The pop-music visual has long outgrown MTV and, in the age of YouTube, is a more powerful and complex tool than ever

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:52AM

Jonty Claypole: The BBC is not forgetting emerging talent by giving established stars new opportunities by Jonty Claypole

Our new scheme, Debut, has prompted some debate on social media. I’m keen to respond to this, and to Stephen Arnell’s recent

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:45AM

Liz Callaway: A Hymn to Her- A Genuine Pleasure by Sandi Durell

    by Alix Cohen   Few vocalist/actors connect with an audience as directly as Liz Callaway. Once, she tells us, cripplingly shy, the artist always seems disarmingly unaffect…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 07:39AM

VIDEO: Tina Fey Joins The Cast Of Mean Girls Broadway – Maybe Not! by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With many Broadway show composers and writers joining the casts of their own shows, it’s not surprising that Tina Fey was inspired to join the Broadway cast of Mean Gir…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:36AM

Photo Coverage: Inside the 2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Ceremony by Walter McBride

Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York Theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway announced its n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM

‘I’m fascinated by the law of six degrees of separation’: Artistic director Iwan Lewis on Simon Stephens’ One Minute by Featured Content

Twenty-nine-year-old actor turned artistic director Iwan Lewis makes his directorial debut with a fresh take on Simon Stephens' 2003 play One Minute, as the second offering at the new Barn T…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:28AM

One Minute review at the Barn Theatre, Cirencester – ‘a slick revival’ by Dave Fargnoli

Reviving prolific playwright Simon Stephens’ flawed, elegiac 2003 drama One Minute in the age of social media, Iwan Lewis’ stylish but insubstantial

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:17AM

Cast and crew ‘owed thousands’ as immersive theatre company Differencengine goes bust by Matthew Hemley

Immersive theatre company Differencengine has gone into liquidation, owing tens of thousands of pounds to cast and crew. The company, which is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:13AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber to fund acting scholarship at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire by Simon Fearn

Andrew Lloyd Webber is to fund a new scholarship at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for an acting student. Funded through the Andrew

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:05AM

‘Reverent, haunting & heartfelt’: ARANDORA STAR – Edinburgh ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

In this reverent, haunting and heartfelt production of Arandora Star at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Theatre Objectiv both condemns and exonerates in their efforts to give a voice to an…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Edinburgh Fringe session to help performers with anxiety by Matthew Hemley

A free workshop for performers suffering from anxiety will be held at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe and explore how breathing can

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:57AM

On the Couch with Rob Mills by Arts Review

Who is Rob Mills? A nearly 36 year old man. The youngest of three boys. An adoring uncle to 4 adorable youngsters. A pub singer from the sheltered south eastern suburbs of Melbourne turned l…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:32AM

What to see this week in the UK by Steve Rose, Harriet Gibsone, John Fordham, Andrew Clements, Jonathan Jones, Lyn Gardner and Judith Mackrell

From Zama to Tacita Dean, here’s our pick of the best films, concerts, exhibitions, theatre and dance over the next seven days Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM

Kiss Me Kate review – the pinnacle of song-and-dance Shakespeare by Michael Billington

Grand theatre, LeedsOpera North present a deft revival of the 1949 Cole Porter show mixing The Taming of the Shrew with showbiz shenanigansWhat is the best musical based on a Shakespeare pla…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM

The String Quartet’s Guide to Sex and Anxiety review at Theatre Royal Brighton – ‘a muddled montage of misey’ by Bella Todd

  It’s hard to imagine a better evocation of frayed nerves than Ligeti’s String Quartet No 2. This modern chamber classic starts

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:24AM

Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 5/25 - SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, CABARET, ON YOUR FEET, 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

Brief 5/25: HAIR LIVE!, First Look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories HAIR is NBC's next live musical, get a first look at SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:06AM

The Grönholm Method, Menier Chocolate Factory - sleek and short but in no way deep by Matt Wolf

Much-traveled play contains one twist too many Add Catalan writer Jordi Galcerán to the shortlist of European playwrights who are finding an international perch, in this case with a tricks…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 06:04AM

West End LIVE announces 2018 line-up by Carly-Ann Clements

In just over three weeks, the biggest event in musical theatre will be hitting London. People from far and wide will flood Trafalgar Square to watch performances from long-running favourite…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:01AM

‘Riveting, emotionally-charged, gritty production’: ONE MINUTE – Cirencester ★★★★★ by Anne Cox

This riveting, emotionally-charged, gritty production of One Minute, only the Barn Theatre’s second after opening with Secret Garden The Musical, is a real triumph for this little powerhou…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

WATCH: #PalladiumPicks... @jeremysecomb sings "Stars" from @lesmisofficial at @LondonPalladium

Time for another #PalladiumPicks and this week it's a song from the longest running musical in the West End, LES MISERABLES. Jeremy Secomb popped by the London Palladium for a very intense r…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Big World, Up Close at Arts Centre Melbourne this Winter by Arts Review

Big World, Up Close is a powerhouse performance series showcasing the most compelling new works from across the globe at Arts Centre Melbourne from July to September 2018. In 2017, the serie…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:55AM

Today on Broadway: Friday, May 25, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: NBC’s Next Live Musical is Gonna be What? Also, Can’t Stump Kat McPhee on “Smash” Trivia and Broadway Records Releases Track List for 2018 Season Album! ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

Peter Pan review at Open Air Theatre, London – ‘a superb and moving production’ by Tim Bano

JM Barrie’s character has become a watchword for eternal youth. But that youth is often selfish, a desire to defy death, a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:38AM

School of Rock announces its Dewey Finn and Kids Cast by Arts Review

The coveted role of Dewey and an amazing cast of 36 children were announced earlier today for the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical,…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:21AM

Eugene Onegin at Opéra national du Rhin, Strasbourg by Blouin Artinfo

Opera National du Rhin will be presenting Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless opera Eugene Onegin. The Lyric scenes are in three acts, the Libretto is composed by Konstantin Shilovsky afte…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:19AM

Eugene Onegin at Opéra national du Rhin, Strasbourg by Blouin Artinfo

Opera National du Rhin will be presenting Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s timeless opera Eugene Onegin. The Lyric scenes are in three acts, the Libretto is composed by Konstantin Shilovsky afte…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:11AM

‘Makes for fascinating viewing’: THE GRONHOLM METHOD – Menier Chocolate Factory ❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Intriguing and sharp, Jordi Galceran’s play The Gronholm method asks just how far you would go to get the job that you want and at what cost with mesmerising effect.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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King Lear at Staatstheater, Stuttgart by Blouin Artinfo

A new version of William Shakespeare’s King Lear will play in Stuttgart. It has been interpreted by Jutta Ferbers after Wolf Baudissin translated it. The direction is by Claus Peymann. The…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:51AM

Grease at Electric Portbello, London by Blouin Artinfo

One of John Travolta’s cult films Grease is American musical romantic comedy released in 1978.The film was inspired by the musical of the same name. The story was written by Bronte Woodwar…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:32AM

PETER PAN. Open Air, Regents Park by Libby Purves and Friends

LUKE JONES FALLS FOR TINKERBELL… Peter Pan has now flown into every medium possible. He is a play, novel, pantomime, musical, television programme, cartoon and a Kate Bush single. This…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 04:21AM

Ian McKellen is tired of Films Without Gay Characters Even When Half of Hollywood is Gay by Blouin Artinfo

Ian McKellen, the veteran Hollywood star speaks up against studios’ non-representation of minorities and says, ‘Gay men don’t exist [in films]… even though half of Hollywood is gay.�…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:19AM

Pussycat Dolls sue Daily Mail Parent Company Over 'Prostitution Ring' Story by Blouin Artinfo

Daily Mail faces a defamation charge after publishing the story of Kaya Jones alleging Pussycat Dolls to be a prostitution ring. A former group member of ‘Pussycat Dolls’, Kaya Jones, tw…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:18AM

Marvel’s Anti-hero flick Deadpool 2 Knocks off Avengers: Infinity War at UK box office by Blouin Artinfo

A ‘Marvel’-ous victory embraced “Deadpool 2”  at the UK Box Office in its opening weekend. It knocked off “Avengers: Infinity War” off the charts.  It was quite a …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:05AM

Rufus Wainwright at Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright is an American-Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer. To his credit, he has recorded the original music of seven albums along with several tracks on compilati…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:01AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Paul Cetera at The Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

This October, multifaceted musician Paul Cetera will be performing at London’s Barbican Centre.Born in 1944, Cetera is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist best known for being an o…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:36AM
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The 72nd Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

This year, the 72nd Annual Tony Awards will be held on June 10, 2018. The awards are given in recognition of achievement in Broadway productions. The ceremony will be held at Radio City Musi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:04AM

ABBA: Super Troupers at Royal Festival Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Knowing Me, Knowing You” and “Money, Money, Money” are songs that have not lost their relevance even though decades have gone by since they were composed. London’s Royal Festival …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:01AM

Mark Shenton: Would earlier start times be better for the whole of the West End? by Mark Shenton

The ‘standard’, default start time for Broadway shows used to be 8pm, with Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2pm and Sunday matinees

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Why are there no good TV shows about the theatre? by Howard Sherman

For generations, US network television has done a successful job of telling the stories of doctors and lawyers, police officers and private

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Friday, May 25, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Will Smith, Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi to Feature in Official FIFA World Cup Song by Blouin Artinfo

Will Smith is set to feature in the official anthem of FIFA World Cup 2018, the tournament scheduled to take place in Russia. The anthem, which will see Smith perform alongside Nicky Jam and…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:22AM

Natalie Dormer Knows How Game of Thrones Ends by Young Hollywood

Natalie Dormer Knows How Game of Thrones EndsThe Young Hollywood Studio welcomes 'In Darkness' stars Natalie Dormer and Ed Skrein, as well as director Anthony Byrne (who also co-wrote the sc…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Natalie Dormer & In Darkness Cast Play Never Have I Ever by Young Hollywood

Natalie Dormer & In Darkness Cast Play Never Have I Ever'In Darkness' stars Natalie Dormer & Ed Skrein and director Anthony Byrne are in the Young Hollywood Studio where we play a friendly r…

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13 Things You Don't Know About 13 Reasons Why's Justin Prentice by Young Hollywood

13 Things You Don't Know About 13 Reasons Why's Justin Prentice"13 Reasons Why" star Justin Prentice is hanging out in the Young Hollywood Studio to reveal 13 reasons of his own, including w…

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13 Reasons Why's Justin Prentice Breaks Down Controversial Ending by Young Hollywood

13 Reasons Why's Justin Prentice Breaks Down Controversial EndingThe Young Hollywood Studio is happy to welcome back actor Justin Prentice, who continues to be the charming polar opposite of…

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They're In the Band! Casting Announced for SCHOOL OF ROCK Melbourne by BroadwayWorld

The coveted role of Dewey and an amazing cast of 36 children were today announced for the Australian premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and West End smash hit rock musical, School of…

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Rochester Broadway Theatre League To Participate In The 10th Annual National High School Musical Theater Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League RBTL is pleased to announce that it will join other professional theater organizations from across the country participating in the tenth annual present…

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The Opera House Documentary, Chronicling the Building of the Met Opera House, Airs May 25 on PBS by Playbill Staff

The film from Susan Froemke explores the creation of the Met’s home at Lincoln Center over the past 50 years.

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Stage Directions: The Band’s Visit David Cromer Wants His Onstage World to Feel Real by Mervyn Rothstein

The Tony-nominated director talks about making things happen in real time onstage, his directing principles, the mistake he learned from, and more.

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25 DAYS OF TONYS: What Justin Peck Hopes Audiences Notice in His Carousel Choreography by Ruthie Fierberg

The 2018 Tony nominee dishes about Tony nominations morning, writing his Playbill bio, and more.

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See the 2018 Tony-Nominated Directors by Hannah Vine

All the directors who received nominations for their work on a musical or play this season.

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Caroline O’Connor and Gemma Sutton Star in London Revival of The Rink by Andrew Gans

The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical plays the Southwark Playhouse beginning May 25.

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How Do You Make a Dance Play? - Writer David Thompson on how he helped build 'The Beast in the Jungle'

Writer David Thompson on how he helped build The Beast in the Jungle---When Tony-winning director-choreographer Susan Stroman said that the protagonist of The Beast in the Jungle was "waltzi…

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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
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