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Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW TV: Composer Bryan Adams Takes The Stage At PRETTY WOMAN For A Curtain Call Jam! by BroadwayWorld TV

Pop singer Bryan Adams is making his Broadway debut this season as the composer for Pretty Woman The Musical. Tonight, Bryan stopped by the Nederlander for an after-show jam with the cast Ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:24PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Oscar Hammerstein II Bio-Musical Sincerely, Oscar to Play Off-Broadway's Theatre Row by Andy Lefkowitz

Sincerely, Oscar, a new musical celebrating Tony-winning Broadway lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, has been announced to play Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre this spring. Featuring a book co-w…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42PM

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the American Shakespeare Center (Staunton, VA) by Andrew Walker White

We all have our own holiday traditions – lighting candles one night after the next, caroling, choral concerts, dreidel-spinning, Christmas Revels, Christmas-day Chinese fare, etc.—and th…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:20PM

Broadway Producer and General Manager, Albert Poland, To Publish Memoir by BroadwayWorld

Albert Poland, a veteran Broadway producer and general manager, has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to generate funding for a self-published memoir examining Poland's legendary care…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Best Performances of 2018 by Wendy Caster

I am frequently blown away by the depth and quality of the New York acting community. Brilliant performances are everywhere.(I've linked to my reviews for shows I did indeed review.)THE ENSE…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 10:06PM

Barack Obama debuts on Billboard's R&B music chart with 'Hamilton' song by Usa Today, Carly Mallenbaum, Usa Today

Obama appears on Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" remix, a song that just showed up on Billboard's R&B chart.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:04PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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New Program for Senior Leaders – The Essential Leadership Model to Span Worlds – Apply Today! by Artsjournal

This residency is for Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders who are ready, willing, and able to affect systems-level change across disciplines and cultures.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:32PM

City of Austin Seeking Cultural Arts Program Manager III by Artsjournal

City of Austin's Economic Development Department is seeking a key senior staff member within its Cultural Arts Division, to develop, shape, and administer funding and capacity building progr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:32PM

Mike Birbiglia And More Join BroadwayCon's Industry Day! by BroadwayWorld

Limited tickets remain for BroadwayCon Industry Day next week on Friday, January 11. Macy's, JetBlue, Rent the Runway, GREATS shoes, and Wanderlust are all joining the conversation. Will you

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Saoirse Ronan reveals how much she learned from 'tough as nuts' Mary Queen of Scots

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Saoirse Ronan told me portraying Mary Queen Of Scots, the sovereign who lost her head, helped her to keep hers intact.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 08:38PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Amber Iman Dazzles In Her One-Woman Show & It’s Everything We Know You Need by Drew Shade

Amber Iman dazzled in her one-woman show on December 9th, 2018  at the Triad Theatre. Captivating the audience with her storytelling and finishing them off with her unique vocal stylings, I…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 07:50PM

Fountain Theatre announces 2019-20 season of diverse, funny and meaningful new work by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre has announced a 2019-20 season of vibrant, thought-provoking, fresh and funny new work by a diverse group of playwrights, each of whom explores important social and cult…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 07:49PM

10 don’t-miss Broadway divas, debuts and dramas for 2019 by Michael Riedel

Ring out the old, ring in the new: Here’s my countdown to the 10 personalities, shows and backstage dramas I’m looking forward to in 2019. 10. Glenda Jackson delivered an unforgettable p…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:45PM

Cast Announced for The First Deep Breath by Lee Edward Colston II at National Black Theatre by Drew Shade

Dr. Barbara Ann Teer’s National Black Theatre [NBT] announces the cast of the first workshop production for this year’s cohort of I Am Soul Playwriting Residency by playwright Lee Ed…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 07:12PM

Jessie Mueller Interview: Parker Playhouse and ‘The Music Man’ by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning actress chats about her upcoming performance at Fort Lauderdale's Parker Playhouse and concert version of 'The Music Man.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:12PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Notebook’ to Become a Broadway Musical by Dave McNary

So it’s not gonna be easy, it’s gonna be really hard. And we’re gonna have to work at this everyday, but I wanna do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever. On …

SOURCE: Variety at 06:35PM

Theaters Offer Discounts to Furloughed Government Employees by David Siegel

DMV area theaters are always a class act. With no end to the government shutdown in sight, many DMV theaters are offering special discounted tickets to federal government workers. DMV theate…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:21PM

'The Notebook' to become a Broadway musical by Dave McNary

So it's not gonna be easy, it's gonna be really hard. And we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I wanna do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever. On Broadway. Nichola…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:14PM

Reconciling Rich Board Members And Their Compromised Money by Artsjournal

It’s a particularly stark reminder that no organization is purely good when money is the major organizing principle. The art and search for meaning that constitute the best expression of h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:12PM

Get Ready: Musician Holograms Are Coming To A Concert Near You by Artsjournal

The experiment has already dipped into some North American venues where the virtual likeness of deceased crooner Roy Orbison received mixed reviews a few months ago. Opera singer Maria Cal…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:12PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Josh Lamon of The Prom by Broadway.com

Josh Prom stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Prom and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Jonah Platt Among Newest Batch of Guest Stars Set for Off-Broadway's Nassim by Andy Lefkowitz

Barrow Street Theatricals has announced the newest round of rotating guest actors through the beginning of the year for the American premiere of Nassim by celebrated Iranian playwright Nassi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Ethan Slater, Isaac Powell & More Set for Reading of Significant Other at JCC in Manhattan by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed cast of stars have signed on for a staged reading of Joshua Harmon's acclaimed Broadway play Significant Other at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in New York City. Daniella Cagg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: On This Day, January 3- Happy Birthday, Telly Leung! by Alexa Criscitiello

Telly Leungis a New York City native who was recently named one of the 'Out 100' by Out Magazine and 'Faces To Watch' by The Los Angeles Times. His Broadway and national touring credits incl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM

How Bradley Cooper, Rami Malek and Mahershala Ali Mastered Music for the Screen by Shirley Halperin

More than a half-century ago, there was a public outcry when Marni Nixon’s singing voice was dubbed for Audrey Hepburn’s in George Cukor’s 1964 “My Fair Lady” film, in lieu of cast…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:45PM

See The Office! A Musical Parody Celebrate 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The satirical twist on the popular NBC series opened October 3, 2018 at the Jerry Orbach Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Jonah Platt, Desmin Borges, Natalie Walker, and More Join Lineup for NASSIM by Olivia Clement

The new play by Nassim Soleimanpour invites a new actor to perform the play each night (without seeing the script).

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine by Lynn Nottage — Review by Marcus Scott

Afro-American narratives are experiencing a meteoric surge in the proliferation of the modern mainstream liberal white consciousness in the nation, critics will say, and they aren’t wrong.…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:13PM

Music As Universal Language? It Starts With Something Local by Artsjournal

“Conceptually, one might argue, Western classical music is tailor-made for global promulgation since a score written in country A in year X could theoretically be rendered equally well…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

What Happens When Critics Change Their Mind? by Artsjournal

So much of critical authority depends on confidence of opinion. To change your mind risks undermining that authority, an act of self-subversion. But I still think the better path is honesty.…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

Margo Seibert Will Appear in Concert at Signature Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The star of Broadway’s Rocky and In Transit will celebrate the release of her solo debut album 77th Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:07PM

Be ready to launch your career: BDC Professional Semester Audition Tour

Broadway Dance Center (BDC) will begin its Professional Semester audition tour on January 6. Professional Semester is a unique program that offers technical training, as well as professional…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 05:05PM

Watch Preview Trailers for 21 Shows Featured in The Public Theater’s Under the Radar Festival

If you like your theatre with an edge, don't miss The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:03PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The man who would be 'Hamilton's' King George: Sewickley native Peter Matthew Smith by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Back in his hometown for 27 days, the actor whose big break came in “Rent” says he’s never seen anything like Hamilfans.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:55PM

Get a First Look at Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in Sam Shepard's True West on Broadway by Broadway.com

A new Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's True West is playing at the American Airlines Theatre. James Macdonald directs the production, which stars Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano as two brothe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: School Girls Standout Mirirai Sithole Cast in World Premiere at Playwrights Horizons & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. School Girls Standout Mirirai Sithole Cast in World Premiere at Playwrights Horizons Casting is set for the upcoming worl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Learn About Sam Shepard's Drama True West, Starring Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano by Broadway.com

The Broadway revival of True West stars Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano as two brothers who have more in common than they think.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Photo Flashback: Maureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynnis Johns Pose in 1982 by Walter McBride

Today we are taking you deep into the BroadwayWorld archives with this candid shot ofMaureen Stapleton, Christopher Plummer and Glynnis Johns as they promote Little Gloria... Happy at Lastat…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

VIDEO: Bless the Lord! Alice Ripley Celebrates GODSPELL with Original Cast Members by Stage Tube

Below, watch as they are joined onstage by Tony winner Alice Ripley to perform songs from the show, including Ripley's rousing rendition of 'Bless the Lord.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:42PM

Tony Winner Maryann Plunkett, James Russell, and More Tapped for Irish Rep's Sean O’Casey Cycle by Olivia Clement

Co-Artistic Director Ciarán O’Reilly will also appear in one of the three works on offer this winter and spring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Fountain Theatre Announces 2019-20 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will include six contemporary plays, including a world premiere adaptation by Stephen Sachs.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:38PM

The Notebook: the Musical

Yup, you read that right. Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook is officially becoming a Broadway musical.  It will (relatively) soon join the likes of other mega-hit movie-musicals like M…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 04:36PM

Andy Kelso Returns to Kinky Boots by Mark A. Robinson

The Broadway musical Kinky Boots, which is in the final stretch of its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, will see the return of actor Andy Kelso in the role of Charlie Price in the long-runn…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:24PM

Jessie Mueller Joins Seth Rudetsky for One-Night-Only Concert by Joshua Lezmi

The Tony winner will share songs and stories at the Broward Center for Performing Arts on January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:22PM

Party like it’s 1999 by Stephen Farrow

Another op’nin, another revival of Kiss Me, Kate. The Crucible‘s Christmas musicals are usually worth looking forward to, and this one is no exception. In terms of execution, it’s up t…

SOURCE: oneapostrophe.wordpress.com at 04:18PM

Director Of The Uffizi Demands Germany Return Painting by Artsjournal

Eike Schmidt, who is German himself, said Berlin had a moral duty to give back the painting, Vase of Flowers, by the 18th century Dutch artist Jan van Huysum. It was looted from Florence by…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

New Thinking On How The Mind Predicts Behavior by Artsjournal

A revolutionary, and now widely accepted, countermodel to Freud’s scheme goes by the term “predictive mind.” The theory comes in different flavors, but overall it holds that automatic …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes: Guys and a Dancing Doll of Futuristic Design by Michael Sommers

★★★ The "Be More Chill" choreographer delivers a new dance drama with a vintage story and a modern score The post The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes: Guys and a Dancing Doll of Futuristic…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:01PM

The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes: An Off-Center Gaze at the Future by David Finkle

★★★ Director/choreographer Chase Brock and scenarist/composer Eric Dietz ponder robots robotically The post The Girl with the Alkaline Eyes: An Off-Center Gaze at the Future appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 04:00PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Cast Complete for Argyle Theatre’s Spring Awakening by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical will begin performances January 17 at the Long Island venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

Kinky Boots Will Welcome the Return of Andy Kelso as Charlie Price by Andy Lefkowitz

Kinky Boots alum Andy Kelso will return to the Tony-winning musical as Charlie Price beginning on January 11 through the show's final performance on April 7. He will succeed Conor Maynar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Charlie Parker’s Yardbird, Election-Centered Rigoletto Among Seattle Opera’s 2019–2020 Season by Ryan McPhee

The season kicks of August 10 with Lindy Hume’s contemporary spin on Verdi’s Rigoletto.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:40PM

Andy Kelso Returns to the Cast of KINKY BOOTS Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Andy Kelso will return to the Tony Award-winning musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatreon Friday, January 11, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Andy Kelso Will Return to Broadway’s Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues through April at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Veteran Producer and General Manager Albert Poland to Publish Theatrical Memoir by Adam Hetrick

Behind-the-scenes stories from the original productions of Little Shop of Horrors, Steel Magnolias, and The Boy from Oz are included in the forthcoming book, which just launched a KIckstarte…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:15PM

Movies that made an Impact in 2018 by Blouin Artinfo

The year 2018 saw Hollywood churn out some interesting films, but a few stood out and made an impact on people’s minds. From "A Star Is Born" to "Vice," let's take a look at the films of 2…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:15PM

Top Theatre Stories: Thursday, December 3, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about the musical adaptation of The Notebook, cast of From Here to Eternity, Cynthia Erivo, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

Lewis Carroll’s ‘Hunting Of The Snark’: Nonsense Poem? Or Meditation On The Nature Of Reality? by Artsjournal1

Lit scholar Nina Lyon makes the case that it’s both: Carroll was, by profession, a mathematical logician, and he saw the corner into which the field of logic and metaphysics was backin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

Why Roboticists Are Hiring Animators To Make Their Robots Cute by Artsjournal1

“To produce a robot that can carry out complicated practical tasks is so costly that these devices remain the preserve of industry and defence. Instead developers are working with emot…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

Millions Of Cable Subscribers Lose Access To Local Stations In Fees Dispute by Artsjournal

Tribune, which controls 33 broadcast stations across the affected markets, had asked Charter to pay more than twice what it currently does for the same content going forward, said Charter sp…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

Learning It ‘Wrong’ by American Theatre Editors

When do we figure out how theatre works? Usually long before we realize it, though for most of us it doesn't end there.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Chicago theater openings Jan. 4-10

Monday “I Call My Brothers”: A car bomb rocks Stockholm and leaves the Arab-Swedish Amor on on edge as he tries to live out his quotidian life amid heightened identity politics. Through …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00PM

Tony Award Winner Peter Kaczorowski Talks About Choir Boy, Lighting 60 Broadway Shows, & His Artistic Process

Choir Boy lighting designer Peter Kaczorowski talks about his 60 Broadway credits, advice for aspiring designers, and choosing his projects.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:00PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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China's Box Office In 2018: Report by Blouin Artinfo

Brzeski points out that regulators in Beijing will not release their official numbers so early, but it is being said that ticket sales revenue is up by at least nine percent for the full yea…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:48PM

London’s Theaters Tackle the Big Issue: Ladies’ Bathrooms by Alex Marshall

Several West End theaters are about to start major refurbishments, partly to increase the number of toilets.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:36PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Ethan Hawke & Paul Dano in TRUE WEST on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Sam Shepard's Tony amp Pulitzer Prize-nominated drama True West, directed by James Macdonald The Children, is currently in previewsat …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

First Look at Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano in True West on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Roundabout’s revival of the Sam Shepard classic began performances December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

A First Look at True West on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Roundabout’s revival, starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano, began performances December 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:27PM

“Tosca” at The Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow by Blouin Artinfo

The Estonian National Opera presents a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca,” to be staged at Moscow’s Bolshoi Opera on January 11, 2019.The story centers around three main characters�…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:27PM

Adriana Lecouvreur Returns to the Met with Soprano Anna Netrebko by William Berger

Sir David McVicar’s new staging embraces Francesco Cilea’s glamorous 18th-century Parisian setting but also mines for deeper artistic significance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Thinking Through The Repatriation Of African Art by Artsjournal1

Apollo editor Thomas Marks: “Restitution often feels like a disquieting concept for many Western museum-goers (myself included), for whom the values one invests in museums are unlikely…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

London’s Nightclubs Are Dying. Berlin, By Contrast Is Investing In Its Night Life by Artsjournal

London’s mistreatment of its nightlife is such a tragedy. A city without clubs is a colorless place, and allowing them to disappear means marginalized communities vanish; young people fle…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

Playbill Mixtape: Dear Evan Hansen’s Mallory Bechtel Shares Her Pre-Show Playlist by Ruthie Fierberg

Broadway’s Zoe Murphy shares the songs that inspire her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Member’s Preview:“Destroyer” at Electric Cinema, Shoreditch by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Karyn Kusama and starring Nicole Kidman, “Destroyer” will be previewed for Electric members at the Shoreditch theatre on January 19, 2019.Seventeen years ago, Erin Bell an LA…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:00PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Weekend Picks: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,' Zubin Mehta, family fun in DTLA and more by Matt Cooper

We welcome 2019 with a blockbuster musical, a legendary maestro’s return and the opening moves of a six-weekend dance festival. A veteran comedy trio cracks wise, a musical ensemble sings …

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 01:55PM

Cast Set for Off-Broadway Presentation of Athol Fugard’s Boesman and Lena by Ryan McPhee

Yaël Farber directs the Signature Theatre production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Moulin Rouge Star Sahr Ngaujah Cast in Boesman and Lena at Off-Broadway's Signature by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Sahr Ngaujah, who will appear as Toulouse-Lautrec in the upcoming Broadway musical Moulin Rouge, will first make a stop at off-Broadway's Signature Theatre for a production …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM

One actor takes on the hazards of ‘Othello’ in his play, ‘American Moor’ by Geoffrey Himes

Keith Hamilton Cobb analyzes more than just race and the iconic role.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:32PM

Me and Mr. Jones Is Captivating and Hypnotic by Michael Barbieri

When it comes to David Bowie, Raquel Cion wears her heart on her sleeve—the sequined, bugle-beaded sleeve of her fabulous Bowie-inspired couture! Her show, Me and Mr. Jones: My Intimate Re…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:28PM

Taye Diggs to Host the CRITICS CHOICE AWARDS by TV News Desk

Acclaimed film, television, and stage starTaye Diggswill host the 24thannual Critics' Choice Awards, the Broadcast Film Critics Association BFCA and the Broadcast Television Journalists Asso…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

#TBT: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Cast Gets Ready to Tell the Story on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Tony Award winning Best Revival will close thisSunday, January 6, 2019. When it closes this production will have played 29 previews and 458 performa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

'Surviving R. Kelly' producer: Lady Gaga, other celebs turned down our interview requests by Detroit Free Press, Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press

Detroit writer-filmmaker Dream Hampton has produced a three-part documentary on alleged sexual predatory behavior by R&B star R. Kelly.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:19PM

Travel deals: New York City specials on a hotel, Broadway shows and attractions by Emily Heil

The week's best bargains around the globe

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM

Obama makes his Billboard chart debut with remix of song from ‘Hamilton’ by Emily Heil

The former prez appeared on a new version of "One Last Time," which debuted at No. 22 on the hot R&B songs.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:12PM

Ato Blankson-Wood & James Cusati-Moyer Talk About The "Dangerous and Sexy" Slave Play, Audience Reactions, & Going from Besties to C

Ato Blankson-Wood and James Cusati-Moyer talk about their performances as a gay, interracial couple in the sold-out hit off-Broadway drama Slave Play.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:09PM

Nicholas Sparks's 'The Notebook' Is Heading To Broadway by Lee Seymour

The weepy megahit adaptation will be written by Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter, and produced by the lead behind Rent, Avenue Q, and In The Heights.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:05PM

Merritt Awards seeking recommendations for 2019 Awards by Bt

Dear Theatre Professional: Who are the award worthy-designers and technicians you have been collaborating with recently? Click here to make a recommendation today! http://merrittawards.com…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 01:04PM

Ingrid Michaelson Directly Targeting Your Tear Ducts With a Notebook Musical by Jackson McHenry

A dangerous triumvirate of things capable of making you cry has united together: Ingrid Michaelson, Nicholas Sparks, and This Is Us. Michaelson has teamed up with Bekah Brunstetter, a produc…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:03PM

Learn to swallow fire at new circus school

The When I Grow Up Circus school has set up shop in Haysville, and specialize in teaching different aerial circus acts, along with other sideshow acts alike fire swallowing, bed of nails and…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 01:01PM

New Year’s Resolutions – sensible settings, hopefully by Chris Grady

I’m a coach with years of experience of helping others to set achievable goals, so I know how to do it. Tonight I decided to ensure I saw an average of one theatre show a week across the S…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A Little Chinese Arthouse Film Sets New Box Office Records — Because Its Marketers Tricked The (Now-Angry) Public by Artsjournal1

Filmmaker Bi Gan’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night, described by a correspondent as a “dreamy pseudo-noir,” grossed nearly $38 million on its first day, nearly unheard …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:54PM

Why Big Media Couldn’t Extend Copyright Terms Yet Again (And What It Means To The Public Domain) by Artsjournal

The rise of the Internet and its remix culture means that a lot of people now benefit from a growing public domain in ways that weren’t true in 1998. That includes big companies like G…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:54PM

Killing Eve, From Off-Broadway-Bound Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sets Season 2 Premiere Date by Ryan McPhee

The show, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, is currently Golden Globe-nominated.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:53PM

First look at star-studded Pinter Five and Pinter Six by Robin Johnson

New Year, new Harold Pinter for you to enjoy. The Pinter at the Pinter season builds to a remarkable conclusion with the casts of Pinter Five and Pinter Six The post First look at star-studd…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:53PM

Drag365: #3- Pussy Willow by Michael Block

Name: Pussy WillowWhere can we find you out and about?: I am at Albatross monthly on Wednesdays for The Pussy Party.Why Drag?: Because it’s an industry that is ever changing and evolving, …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:36PM

Nine Inspiring Female Vocalists Offer an Empowering Medley of Songs from The Lion King by Broadway.com

Twenty years into its Broadway run, The Lion King is still a mega Broadway hit. In celebration of the sold-out sensation, Michael Korte, the producer who gave us #HAM4BEY and Evolution …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

New Musical to Celebrate Life and Legacy of Oscar Hammerstein by Olivia Clement

Sincerely, Oscar, starring Doreen Taylor, will play Off-Broadway's Theatre Row beginning March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

NEWS: UnTied Productions premieres debut show, Out of Step, at Drayton Arms Theatre by Featured Content

New theatre company UnTied Productions will launch itself into the world with the premiere production of Eddie Palmer's comedy about a stepfamily, Out of Step. The debut production, directed…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:29PM

Ellsworth Kelly’s luminous synthesis of colour and architecture

A building conceived by the artist has come to life in Austin, Texas

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:28PM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: January 3, 2019 by Bww Special

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

New Lyric Video from Whisperado Premieres Today by Site Admin

“Bang One Out,” Whisperado‘s new lyric video, premieres today at Blogcritics!

SOURCE: jonsobel.com at 12:18PM

Barack Obama Debuts on the Billboard Chart with HAMILTON Remix by TV News Desk

The former president, best-selling author and Nobel Peace-Prize winner Barack Obama debuted on Billboard's Hot RampB Songs chart at number 22 alongsideLin-Manuel Mirandawith their songOne La…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Stephen Gill: pulling the birds from the Swedish sky

When the British photographer drove a pillar into a field near his home in Sweden, all kinds of birds swooped down

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:13PM

A Look at Drury Lane Theatre's Beauty and the Beast in Chicago by Olivia Clement

Erica Stephan and Brandon Contreras star as Belle and the Beast, respectively, in the Alan Souza-helmed Disney musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Raven casts Chicago premiere of 'Yen' by Kt Hawbaker

On Thursday, Raven Theatre announced casting for its Chicago premiere of Anna Jordan’s drama “Yen.” Elly Green will direct Jesse Aaronson, Tiffany Bedwell, Reed Lancaster and Netta Wal…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:12PM

Cast Set for National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s Soul to Soul Concert by Adam Hetrick

Gospel and Yiddish music come together for the concert celebration of African American and Jewish culture during Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:07PM

Bredon Hill: a scene of centuries-old bloodshed and beauty

Henry Porter traces his fascination with a Cotswolds landmark. Photographs by Chrystel Lebas

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Anna Atkins: rediscovering one of photography’s hidden pioneers

For more than a century, the creator of these exquisite algae prints was unknown

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:04PM

Corinne Silva: plants and power in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territories

The photographer examines the links between cultivation and colonisation

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:04PM

Sebastian Mejia: the amazing palm trees of Santiago de Chile

The capital’s palm trees predate the city’s spiralling development, offering a symbol of survival

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:04PM

Amani Willett: the hermit Joseph Plummer and the pull of the wild

The US photographer on how he was inspired by a man who fled small-town life two centuries ago

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:04PM

Rinko Kawauchi on leaving Tokyo for the serenity of the countryside

‘I had always wanted to live in nature but never got around to it’

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4 Tidbits You Never Knew About Rent by Seth Rudetsky

Before Rent: Live hits your small screen January 27, here are four facts you should know about the original production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
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The Oscar Niemeyer Modernist Landmark That ‘Could Collapse At Any Time’ by Artsjournal1

There are 15 buildings designed by the Brazilian architect in the 1960s for what was meant to be a permanent international expo in the Lebanese port city of Tripoli. The civil war that start…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:48AM

Using Dungeons And Dragons To Teach High Schoolers English Lit by Artsjournal1

“Instead of assigning the same old essays about Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales, [Sarah Roman] wove classroom assignments into an epic adventure for her students to play their way thr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:48AM

Small Niche Cable Channels Are Being Dropped As Audience Flees Cable by Artsjournal

The rise of cord-cutting (people ditching cable packages for cheaper digital options) is beginning to reduce financial margins at cable and satellite providers, and channels that aren̵…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:48AM

A grand old theater, a middle class house: How Mexico City's landscape helped Alfonso Cuarón tell the story of 'Roma' by Carolina A. Miranda

When the Cine Metropolitan opened on Avenida Independencia in Mexico City in 1943, it was one of those spare-no-expense architectural extravaganzas that reveal why movie theaters were once r…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 11:45AM

‘The Notebook’ Musical Is Heading To Broadway; ‘This Is Us’ Producer & ‘The Way I Am’ Songwriter Will Write by Greg Evans

Nicholas Sparks’ The Notebook is headed to Broadway as a musical, with playwright and This Is Us supervising producer Bekah Brunstetter writing the book and “Girls Chase Boys…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:39AM

Cast Set for Developmental Workshop of Tim Rice Musical From Here to Eternity by Andrew Gans

The industry presentation will feature a new book by Donald Rice.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:37AM

Ingrid Michaelson Is Turning The Notebook into a Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Ingrid Michaelson, the acclaimed singer-songwriter who made her Broadway acting debut in Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, has announced that she is lending her composing talents …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

TDF Launches Dance Research and Development Project by Matthew Wexler

TDF's new dance initiative will target the lack of awareness and knowledge of dance within communities at large.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:32AM

Knight Honors Adler, Fliss, Pelaez, Funds CoCo Grove $2 Mil & Miami New Drama $900,000 by Bill Hirschman

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded $2 million to Miami-Dade County to complete the project for GableStage-FAU’s theatre department to rebuild and reopen the Coconut Gro…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:32AM

Steven Morrow (‘A Star is Born’ sound mixer) on making the audience feel like they were really there [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW] by Zach Laws

“A Star is Born” sound mixer Steven Morrow reveals, “This was the first time that a movie was recorded in this way.” Bradley Cooper directs and stars in this drama ab…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30AM

The Notebook Headed for the Musical Stage by Mark A. Robinson

Nicholas Sparks’ popular 1996 novel The Notebook and its subsequent 2004 hit movie are headed for the musical stage. Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch in association with Nich…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:30AM

Broadway’s Top 5 Moments in 2018

I know, it’s 2019 already.  But you all know I like to do things a little bit differently, so while everyone else was publishing away their listicles about their favorite moments on B…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:30AM

Tori Sampson’s If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka Finds Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

Mirirai Sithole, Níkẹ Uche Kadri, and Maechi Aharanwa are part of the cast of the upcoming world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Theatr Clwyd boss Tamara Harvey steps in for last-minute panto performance by Georgia Snow

Theatr Clwyd artistic director Tamara Harvey made an unexpected stage appearance when she took over a leading role in the theatre’s pantomime

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:24AM

A Sneak Peek at Andrew Rannells on Black Monday by Marc J. Franklin

The new Showtime series is set to premiere January 20.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:22AM

Kaye Ballard Documentary Will Play Palm Springs International Film Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

Kaye Ballard — The Show Goes On! features interviews with the legendary performer, Michael Feinstein, and Ann-Margret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:21AM

PHOTOS: First look at Sheila Atim, Jessica Ledon, Gabriel Akuwudike & co in Time Is Love’s European premiere by Featured Content

The European premiere of writer-director Ché Walker's Time Is Love / Tiempo es Amor officially opens tonight at London's Finborough Theatre, where it's running for a strictly limited season…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:17AM

DCMTA 2018 Staff Favorites: Outstanding Performance in a Community Theater Production by Nicole Hertvik

As the year draws to a close, we asked DCMTA writers to think back on the shows that left an indelible impression on them in 2018. Here are the community theater performances that made the b…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:17AM

North Shore Music Theatre’s 2019 Season Will Feature Sunset Boulevard, The Bodyguard, and More by Andrew Gans

The new season will launch in June with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:17AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 12/30/2018:

As predicted, last year’s records were used to fuel Time Square’s confetti cannons, as each one was blown to smithereens! From Disney to British plays to American Plays, box office rec…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:15AM

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS The Fountain Theatre in Hollywood kicks off 2019 with its Fem Fest reading series, starting with a four-week run of staged readings of Lauren Gunder…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 11:12AM

VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Sings the GayBCs on Jordan Roth's THE BIRDS AND THE BS by Stage Tube

The Birds and The BS is the kids show for adults Because we forgot everything we learned in kindergarten. Join Mr. Jordan and his especially animated friends as they sing you towards the rig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

VIDEO: Ingrid Michaelson Reveals She's Writing a Musical Adaptation of THE NOTEBOOK by Stage Tube

Ingrid Michaelson joined Hoda Kotb this morning as a guest host of the fourth hour of TODAY.During the show, Michaelson reveals some big news she's writing music for a musical version of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Ingrid Michaelson to write score for musical ‘The Notebook’ by Caitlin Huston

Ingrid Michaelson is writing the score for a musical adaptation of “The Notebook.” The adaptation, produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch in association with the source novel’s au…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:11AM

Casting announced for climate change play at Orange Tree Theatre by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Casting has been announced for a new play by Rose Lewenstein at the Orange Tree Theatre that explores the impact of climate change and consumerism. This post Casting announced…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:05AM

‘A gigantic spectacular of such quality’: JACK & THE BEANSTALK – Belfast ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Jack & The Beanstalk is back is in all its traditional glory in this truly spectacular show that remains as magical as Jack’s famous beans.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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MPs call for ‘town of culture’ award to regenerate local areas by Giverny Masso

MPs are urging the government to introduce a town of culture award to run alongside UK City of Culture. An open letter

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:58AM

Warm up for 2019 with these new musicals’ cast recordings by Robin Johnson

2019 is undeniably the year of the London Musical. Get yourself fully prepared for a year of West End must-sees by listening to their cast recordings. The post Warm up for 2019 with these n…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 10:51AM

16 Broadway Musical Cast Albums That Will Inspire You In The New Year by Kailey Hansen

Our minds are blown that it’s already a new year, and we’re starting 2019 with a powerhouse Broadway playlist that will get us amped for the fresh start. Whether you’re going into Janu…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 10:47AM

Stories Told and Untold by American Theatre Editors

As we reflect and look forward, know that in the new year TCG will continue to be a space for us to gather, nurture, and strengthen the theatre ecology.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:46AM

Edgar Hilsenrath, Survivor Who Found Black Comedy In Holocaust, Dead At 92 by Artsjournal1

Himself a Holocaust survivor, “[Hilsenrath] chronicled the degradations of the ghettos in one novel and dared to turn genocide into satire in another, selling millions of copies and de…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:42AM

Opera Star David Daniels Countersues Student Who Alleges Daniels Molested Him by Artsjournal1

“The [countertenor] filed the suit earlier this month against Andrew Lipian, who accused Daniels of groping him in 2017 in a federal lawsuit which also alleges that the University of M…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:42AM

Jack Zunz, 94, Engineer Who Made Sydney Opera House Happen by Artsjournal1

When preparing for construction of architect Jørn Utzon’s design, the Opera House’s original lead engineer could not get his structural calculations for the now-famous roof to w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:42AM

Ingrid Michaelson Is Writing a Musical Adaptation of The Notebook by Ruthie Fierberg

The former Great Comet star and singer-songwriter is collaborating with This Is Us' Bekah Brunstetter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

2019 Spoleto Festival to Feature a New ‘Salome’ by Gabe Cohn

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and Target Margin Theater are also on the lineup this spring at the wide-ranging Charleston, S.C., festival.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:32AM

“Juditha Triumphans” at De Netherlandse Opera, Amsterdam by Blouin Artinfo

“Juditha Triumphans;” a new production directed by Floris Visser will be on stage at Amsterdam’s De Netherlandse Opera from January 27-February 7, 2019.Opera experts are of the belief …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:32AM

Read Reviews for Mark Ravenhill’s The Cane in London by Olivia Clement

Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone directs the new play in the theatre's downstairs space.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:27AM

Experience Comedian Mike Birbiglia's Hilarious, Heartwarming Solo Show The New One by Broadway.com

Comedian Mike Birbiglia makes his Broadway debut talking about all of the reasons he shouldn't become a parent—and what happened when he decided to anyway.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Country CD Review: Charley Crockett’s “Lil G.L.’s Blue Bonanza” — How Did We Get Here, Charley? by Jeremy Ray Jewell

The unmistakable flavor of R&B can be found throughout Charley Crockett’s work

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:12AM

Cynthia Erivo Nominated for BAFTA Rising Star Award by Adam Hetrick

The Tony and Grammy-winning star of The Color Purple appeared on screen in Bad Times at the El Royale and Widows last year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:08AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, January 3, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Lady Gaga (‘A Star is Born’) winning Best Song at the Golden Globes may be the biggest lock at the night by Daniel Montgomery

One way or another, Lady Gaga is leaving the Golden Globes with a trophy. She’s the front-runner for Best Film Drama Actress for her role as a singer on the rise in “A Star is Bo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM

Michael Nabarro: The Stage 100 shows how theatre is becoming more diverse, creative and innovative by Promoted Content

As we burst on to the stage of 2019, the business of theatre in the UK has never been more challenging nor exciting.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Poll: Favorite Spring 2019 Show by Jonathan Mandell

Choose the show that you are most looking forward to. In other words, if you have just one show you could see on Broadway all spring, which of these 15 would it be? The list below is for sho…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:49AM

What Broadway Stars Will Present at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards? by Ruthie Fierberg

Dick Van Dyke and more favorites will hit the stage on the January 6 broadcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Chilina Kennedy Returns to Broadway’s Beautiful by Ryan McPhee

The long-running Carole King heads back to the musical January 3 as it celebrates five years on Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

NEWS: Kimberley Nixon stars in stage premiere of Rose Heiney’s Original Death Rabbit at Jermyn Street by Featured Content

Jermyn Street Theatre's 2019 PORTRAIT season opens this month with the stage premiere of Rose Heiney's one-woman play for our internet age, Original Death Rabbit. Less than a week until tele…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:37AM

Report from Theatre’s Front Line in Budapest by Howard Shalwitz

By Howard Shalwitz. Howard Shalwitz gives us a glimpse into the theatre community in Budapest, Hungary, after a recent trip to the city.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:36AM

Cleveland Orchestra Musicians Have New Contract by Artsjournal1

The three-year agreement “includes 2-percent annual increases in minimum weekly compensation, a higher level of seniority pay for long-term members, and annual increases to retirement,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

The Most Influential Person In British Theatre Is Now An Architect: The Stage 100 For 2019 by Artsjournal1

“Steve Tompkins, the Stirling Prize-winning architect behind the recently completed redevelopments of Battersea Arts Centre and Bristol Old Vic, … has claimed the number one spot in …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

In A Record-Breaking Week, ‘Hamilton’ Smashes Another Broadway Record by Artsjournal1

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s juggernaut grossed more than $4 million last week alone, a first for any musical. “The period between Christmas and New Year’s always brings boffo busi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

BWW's On This Day - January 3, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 3 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Cynthia Erivo Nominated for BAFTA's Rising Star Award by TV News Desk

Today, the five nominees for this year's prestigious EE Rising Star Award were announced at BAFTA's headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

‘Fresh, funny & altogether fabulous’: COMPANY – West End by Simon Parris

Exemplifying the meaning of the term “revival”, Marianne Elliott delivers a brand new take on classic concept musical Company that is fresh, funny and altogether fabulous.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Barack Obama makes debut on Billboard chart with 'Hamilton' remix by Buzz60, Buzz60, Buzz60

Former President Barack Obama can now add another accolade to his list of achievements, a Billboard R&B chart debut. Buzz60's Natasha Abellard has the story.     &#…

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:52AM

Al-Qaeda Was Finally Chased Out Of This Yemeni City, But Its Hip-Hop Dancers Are Still Forbidden To Dance by Artsjournal1

When the port city of Mukalla was finally liberated from Al-Qaeda, “[these] five Yemeni hip-hop dancers thought their problems had ended. … But last month Yemeni security forces brie…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

Major Cultural Figures In China’s Xinjiang Province Are Disappearing Into Uyghur Prison Camps by Artsjournal1

“Since April 2017, an estimated one million of Xinjiang’s 11 million Uyghur population” — including most of its Uyghur artists and writers — “have disappeared int…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

The Water’s Rising, The Buildings Are Decaying, And The Inhabitants Are Leaving — Can Venice Still Be Saved? by Artsjournal1

Salvatore Settis, former Director of the Getty Research Institute and author of If Venice Dies, says maybe, if authorities start following policies they’ve shown no real interest in. (…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

Venice To Charge Day-Trippers Entry Fee by Artsjournal1

Of the city’s 30 million visitors each year, fewer than a third stay overnight (and pay hotel tax). Now the other 20 million, mostly cruise-ship passengers, will also contribute to cov…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

Joe Donahue: Brother of Jack by Trav S.D.

Today appears to be a day for profiling lesser-light younger brothers. Just now we did something on Harry Gribbon’s brother Eddie. Now we look at Jack Donahue’s younger brother J…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:24AM

“Pavel Kolesnikov: Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Couperin” at Southbank Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Pavel Kolesnikov will perform Brahms, Tchaikovsky & Couperin in a concert at The Queen Elizabeth Concert Hall of Southbank Centre on January 15, 2019.Southbank Centre mentions that Brahm…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:23AM

WATCH: Check out the cinematic new trailer for male mental health drama Loop by Featured Content

Pub theatre, The Lion and Unicorn, kicks of 2019 with, appropriately enough, drama about a barman, Loop. But for this pub worker, life has become a constant, repetitive source of depression.…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:11AM

Dance in Chicago in 2019: Must-sees this winter include Akram Khan’s ‘Giselle’ and something brand new at Joffrey by Lauren Warnecke

Winter used to be a rather dormant time for dance, but in 2019 the colder months bring some of the most exciting dance events of the year. Winter is typically a time when touring companies r…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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“If Beale Street Could Talk” at BAM Rose Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Barry Jenkins “If Beale Street Could Talk” will be on the screens of BAM Rose Cinemas through January 10, 2019.Featuring Kiki Layne, Stephan James and Regina King;”If Beale…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:35AM

#TBT: Broadway Magic on Vinyl by JK

When I switched to CDs years ago, and started replacing my favorite albums, I got rid of my turntable along with of most of my record collection. The only vinyl I kept was a small collection…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM

David Lowery of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven Is Not Afraid to Testify by Marlene Hall

Musician David Lowery is a fascinating mix of contradictions. The co-founder of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven is a learned college math professor and a cool rocker musician, a proud and l…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:31AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for Lazarus Theatre’s hit mixed-gender Lord of the Flies by Terri Paddock

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Tuesday 26 March, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock chairs the second of three 2019 post-show Q&As for Lazarus Theatre, to William Gold…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

Eddie Gribbon: Canvasback by Trav S.D.

Today, a tribute to Eddie Gribbon (1890-1965), younger brother to the better known but still obscure Harry.  Eddie broke into silent comedies a couple of years after his brother, playing su…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:18AM

Richard Jordan: The new year is a good time to remember why we work in theatre by Richard Jordan

There are just four more performances of 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. These remaining shows also offer the last chance to visit this

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:10AM

Catching up with myself by Terry Teachout

In addition to my regular drama columns, I published three other pieces in <I>The Wall Street Journal</I> during my recent semi-hiatus from this blog. The first one, which ra…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:03AM

‘The leads are exceptional in all the roles they take on’: MURDER FOR TWO – The Other Palace by Laura Kressly

Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat are exceptional in all the roles they take on in Murder For Two. Both pianists and triple threats, they charm their way through the story that tries so hard for…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Almanac: William Goldman on clichés and art by Terry Teachout

“Examine any work of art down to its bone and you find cliché.” William Goldman, <I>The Season: A Candid Look at Broadway</I> (courtesy of Jason Zinoman)

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Actor to mount High Court challenge against ‘misguided’ Universal Credit by Matthew Hemley

A freelance actor and director is taking legal action against a condition of the government’s Universal Credit scheme, claiming it penalises the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

“What is the point of telling a story if it is not exciting?” Writer David Fenne tells us about dark dystopian comedy The Empire Has Fallen by Featured Content

How does a YouTube video inspire a stage production about a broken world and how important is graphic design to the continuation of humanity? David Fenne tells us all about his debut play Th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:54AM

Wake Up With BWW 1/3: The Public's UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today top stories The Public kicks off its Under The Radar Festival, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48AM

Steve Tompkins tops The Stage 100 list 2018 by Eleni Cashell

Steve Tompkins, the creative Stirling Prize-winning architect, has been named the most influential person in British theatre by The Stage 100.This annual list showcases those who are making …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:34AM

A West End cast will star in the one-off charity performance of Alexander S. Bermange’s Thirteen Days at Leicester Square Theatre

A gala concert performance of award-winning composer and lyricist Alexander S. Bermange’s musical Thirteen Days will feature a yet-to-be-announced West End cast at London’s Leicester Squ…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:15AM

Art courses aim to help novice adults unlock their inner creativity

Many people will say — and truly believe — they are incapable of producing a work of art. Who among us doesn’t know at least one person who claims to … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 06:00AM

Stage review: 'Hamilton' lives up to the hype in Pittsburgh debut by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The megahit show arrives at the Benedum Center with stirring performances in a game-changer for musical theater.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Thirteen Days returns to London stage for concert performance by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Alexander S Bermange’s musical Thirteen Days is returning to the London stage for a special gala concert performance featuring a West End star cast. This post Thirteen Days …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:57AM

PHOTOS: Peek into the rehearsal room for new post-Weinstein drama Anomaly by Featured Content

While many of us have been eating far too many mince pies and celebrating the turn of the year, the team creating new drama Anomaly, have been hard at work preparing the play that opens at t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:51AM

The Clintons, Tootsie and Beetlejuice: what to expect on Broadway in 2019 by Alexis Soloski

The stage will see a host of star names over the next 12 months as well as yet more movie musicals and a much-anticipated drama about the ClintonsIf Broadway strides into 2019 without last y…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM

Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for January by Emma Clarendon

Here are a few of LLLC’s top picks for shows opening this month… The Dame, Park Theatre: Peter Duncan stars in Katie D…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Exploring the Four Stories by Artsjournal1

For over a year now, I’ve been stewing on and adapting the independent work of E.F. Schumacher and Ken Wilber (citations below), both of whom explore and explain what a “whole” view of…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06AM

The weight of being erased by Artsjournal1

Identity is the hottest topic in American theater these days, just as immigration is the hottest topic in American politics. But Heather Raffo’s Noura, a drama about a family of Iraqi Cath…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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London Theater Reviews: On London Stages, the Atmosphere Is Tragic by Matt Wolf

There’s new writing, Shakespeare and a classic musical on offer. And the tone of them all is bleak.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:54AM

Lyn Gardner: Look beyond The Stage 100’s big hitters to see where theatre’s future lies by Lyn Gardner

If you want a glimpse of the future of British theatre then perhaps the best thing to do with this year’s The

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Mark Shenton: Bricks and mortar still dominate British theatre and The Stage 100 by Mark Shenton

For all that both National Theatre of Scotland and National Theatre Wales both eschew the idea of being tied to a single

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Indian Writers are on a Roll: Report by Blouin Artinfo

The advent of streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Fox-Disney has created a gamut of opportunities for Indian writers, reports Nyay Bhushan for Hollywood Reporter.As per the recen…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:42AM

One Fine Day! Chilina Kennedy Reprises Her Turn in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Longtime Beautiful star Chilina Kennedy returns to the title role of Broadway's hit Carole King musical on January 3, 2019. Kennedy succeeds recent star Abby Mueller, who exited the prod…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36AM

Coachella 2019 lineup: Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande will headline by Palm Springs Desert Sun, Kristin Scharkey and Bruce Fessier, Palm Springs Desert Sun

Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande will headline the 20th anniversary of the storied music festival.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 01:28AM

A Pregnant Amy Schumer Did a Surprise Show with Dave Attell by Anne Victoria Clark

One of the greatest things about seeing live comedy in New York City is you honestly never know who might drop in. And though that can sometimes backfire, the crowd at Dave Attell’s show o…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:24AM

The Stage 100 2019: Theatre architect Steve Tompkins tops list of industry’s most influential by Georgia Snow

Steve Tompkins, the Stirling Prize-winning architect behind the recently completed redevelopments of Battersea Arts Centre and Bristol Old Vic, has been named

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:00AM

Singer Zhavia Talks Makeup, Tattoos, & Candlelight

Singer Zhavia Talks Makeup, Tattoos, & CandlelightSinging sensation Zhavia Ward stops by the Young Hollywood Studio to spill all the tea on her amazing self-taught makeup skills, her growing…

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Thursday, January 3, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino and Tame Impala Will Headline Coachella This Year by Anne Victoria Clark

The Coachella lineup is out and it is big. Set to take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA on the weekends of April 12th and April 19th, this year’s headliners include the extremely…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:55AM

Block Talk: Episode 88- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4 Episode 3 Recap by Michael Block

It's a DC invasion as Venus Valhalla and Brady Watson join me to go through everything that happened in the Snatch Game of Love episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 4!To listen to the epi…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 12:36AM

Broadway Record: “Hamilton” Grosses Grow to Fever Pitch $4 Mil After Kennedy Center Honors, Takes in $1 Mil More Than It Technically Can by Roger Friedman

Today I received dueling press releases for Broadway plays. Either “To Kill a Mockingbird” is the biggest grossing play of all time, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 12:12AM

Seeing -- and Hearing -- 'Godot' in a New Way - How New Yiddish Rep's production evokes the refugee crises of the present and past

How New Yiddish Rep's production evokes the refugee crises of the present and past---Samuel Beckett wrote Waiting for Godot in French before reimagining it in English. Since its 1953 premier…

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

Maestro, Starring John Noble, Begins at The Duke January 3 by Olivia Clement

Noble stars as legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini in Eve Wolf's musical play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Public Theater's 2019 Under the Radar Festival Kicks Off January 3 by Olivia Clement

The annual festival runs through January 13, featuring out-of-the-box works from around the U.S. and the world.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 3-6 by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s not the busiest weekend, that’s for sure, but we do have “Hamilton.” 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

When Harry met Lee: Pittsburgh magician Terbosic helps explain 'Houdini's Last Secrets' in new Science Channel series by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s more than sleight of hand when new TV show follows the legendary Harry Houdini through history.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
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