Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 Tribute to Carol Channing by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Broadway Legend Carol Channing Passes Away, Filichia Remembers Channing, Historic Casting at “Frozen” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 11:52PM

CRUEL INTENTIONS: The 90's Musical To Get Cast Album Release This March by BroadwayWorld

ABKCO Records will release Cruel Intentions The '90s Musical Original Cast Album on CD and digital platforms on March 8.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32PM

Video: FROZEN On Broadway Pays Tribute To The Late Carol Channing by Alexa Criscitiello

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendaryCarol Channing. Channing died at 1231am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natura…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Miss Behave by Arts Review

Who is Miss Behave? A maverick. Entertainer, producer, creator, and most definitely a troublemaker. Unabashedly independent and tenacious. What would you do differently to what you do now? I…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:29PM

VIDEO: First Look At The National Tour Of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL by Stage Tube

Check out new footage from the national tour ofTHE LIGHTNING THIEF THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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The Legend of Queen Kong Episode II: Queen Kong in Outer Space by Arts Review

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio will be transformed into an intergalactic stratosphere this January as Australian cabaret icon Sarah Ward, the artist behind Yana Alana, brings her l…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:47PM

Smart Love by Lara Altunian

The post Smart Love appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:39PM

Theater Review: 1776 (La Mirada Theatre) by Tony Frankel

YOU SAY YOU WANT A REVOLUTION? How remarkable to have been a fly on the wall when the creators of 1776, the 1969 musical receiving a terrific La Mirada Theatre/McCoy Rigby revival, were dec…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:29PM

“The North Pool” Pulls Us In, at Bread & Butter, S.F. by Nico Storrow

Millennial Notes Rajiv Joseph Reveals Secrets in Student-Teacher Struggle by Nico Storrow Bread & Butter Theatre’s “The North Pool” combines great acting with power dynamics, race,…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 09:26PM

STOCKHOLM by Lara Altunian

The post STOCKHOLM appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:21PM

City of Sydney seeks bold ideas to enliven city spaces by Arts Review

Local and international artists are invited to submit their ideas as part of the City of Sydney’s year-round creative arts program that hosts artworks in public spaces. The City is seeking…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:05PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The Al Hirschfeld Foundation Pays Tribute to Carol Channing by Deb Miller

With this morning’s passing of Broadway legend Carol Channing (1921-2019), just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday, The Al Hirschfeld Foundation pays homage to the star with its release of…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:40PM

CAROL CHANNING… A Personal Remembrance by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

She encouraged me to dream big, grab opportunities when they came, and work full steam--and not to wait, because none of us know how much time we have. (I thought she'd live forever.) When…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:34PM

People You Should Know . . . Alyssa May Gold by Zack Calhoon

Alyssa May Gold is the founder/President of Pocket Universe. Her other work as a producer includes theatre: Hitler’s Tasters (New Light Theater Project), The Congr…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:32PM

People You Should Know . . . James Scotland by Zack Calhoon

James Scotland makes his directorial debut with The Ballerina at Theaterlab NYC. James began acting at the National Youth Theatre in 2008 and classically trained at the American Ac…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 08:32PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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First Nations artists shine in highly competitive Australia Council funding round by Arts Review

The Australia Council will deliver $6.6 million to support almost 200 ambitious artistic projects including career development, regional touring and international opportunities for Australia…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:40PM

Opal Alladin, Keith Powell & More Will Lead TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at the Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiereofTiny Beautiful Things, based on the best-selling book byCheryl Strayed Torch,Brave Enough,Wild, 'Dear Su…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Tony Award-Winning 'Dolly' Bette Midler Mourns The Passing Of The Great Carol Channing by BroadwayWorld

Earlier today, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendaryCarol Channing. Channing died at 1231am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natura…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Actors' Equity Celebrates Fourth Annual National Swing Day! by BroadwayWorld

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Actors' Equity Association will recognize the fourth annual National Swing Day with a day-long social media celebration. Under the hashtag EquityTeamSwing, a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12PM

Podcasters In Search Of A Business Model by Artsjournal

Audiences for podcasts are growing quickly. And the number of podcasts is also exploding. Podcasters are scrambling to find ways to support their work and business models that work.

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:06PM

Is ‘A Star Is Born’ in danger of being the 6th film to go 0-4 at the SAG Awards? by Joyce Eng

“A Star Is Born” leads the Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nominations and is one of 18 films to get four bids. But might it walk away empty-handed? If it does, it’d b…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:00PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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“Hand to God” Grabs Us by the Funny Bone, at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Robert Askins’ Obscene Puppet Sabotages the Church by Tyler Jeffreys Altarena Playhouse’s “Hand to God” magnifies the age-old philosophical question: What is right a…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 06:49PM

The Next Stage Theatre Festival gives Toronto a winter shot of buzz by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Critic Karen Fricker catches and reviews half of the dozen shows in the festival during a packed weekend.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:20PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder - Porchlight Music Theatre, located at 1016 N. Dearborn St., is offering select $20 industry tickets for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder on Mond…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 06:18PM

Odds & Ends: Billy Porter to Star in His New Play Remember to Live & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Billy Porter to Star in His New Play Remember to Live On the heels of receiving his first Golden Globe nomination for Pos…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Andrew Barth Feldman on Keeping His Dear Evan Hansen Casting News a Secret: 'I Lied for Months' by Lindsey Sullivan

Andrew Barth Feldman, the 16-year-old high-school junior who triumphed at the 2018 Jimmy Awards, is gearing up for his Broadway debut. As previously reported, the young talent is set to begi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Caroline, or Change Star Sharon D. Clarke on Playing Americans on the London Stage & More by Matt Wolf

The English performer Sharon D. Clarke has lent her formidable presence to many an American title on the London stage, from her 2014 Olivier Award-winning performance in James Baldwin’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Teal Wicks of The Cher Show by Broadway.com

Teal Wicks stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Cher Show and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Ballet Specifically For TV As A Way To Get Kids Interested In Dance by Artsjournal

Shot as 40-minute films in vibrant high-definition colours, the Bite-Sized Ballets series will kick off with an adaptation of the Tortoise & the Hare, to be followed by Elves & the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM

Can Onerous Grant Reporting (We’re Bored Already) Be Made More Meaningful? by Artsjournal

Often, reporting results after a grant can be long, arduous and ultimately not of much use. To anyone. So now there’s a new initiative to see if reporting can be made more useful and l…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:03PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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How to Write a Viral Play, According to Nassim Soleimanpour by American Theatre Editors

How the Iranian playwright of 'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' got his worked produced in 50 countries, and got around the travel ban.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:56PM

Know a Theatre: Burning Coal Theatre Company of Raleigh, N.C. by American Theatre Editors

This theatre company got its start in an old school auditorium with wedding-gift money.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:56PM

An Appraisal: Even From Afar, Carol Channing Served Up That Broadway Wow by Ben Brantley

How her outsize presence — and that “Hello, Dolly!” cast album — helped entice a burgeoning theater critic to New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:54PM

Improv Theater to Set Man on Fire to Honor Nicolas Cage by Megh Wright

If you’re looking for a worthy cause to donate to, look no further. A Michigan improv theater has created a crowdfunding campaign that’s hard to turn down. For the past six years at Plan…

SOURCE: Vulture at 05:48PM

Lights! Camera! 2019!

We're looking at the year's most-anticipated movies.

SOURCE: the1a.org at 05:42PM

Remembering Carol Channing by JK

Some people you think will always be with us. Carol Channing was one such person. She just always seemed to be around, attending shows, doing interviews, pitching in with charitable causes. …

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 05:42PM

R.I.P. Miss Bonnie Dunn by Trav S.D.

I emerged just now from an uncharacteristic separation from my computer to find my feed exploding with the sudden, sad news that friend the Neo-Burlesque pioneer Miss Bonnie Dunn has passed …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 05:32PM

On Blueberry Hill

On Blueberry Hill Off Broadway, Origin 1st Irish Festival at 59E59 Reviewed by Ran Xia BOTTOM LINE: Sebastian Barry's two-hander is a beautifully nuanced yet thrilling tale about loss, gri…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 05:24PM

Primary Stages Taps Billy Porter, Charles Busch, and Jiehae Park for 35th Anniversary Slate by Adam Hetrick

The Off-Broadway theatre has announced the three plays that will make up its 2019–2020 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

Remembering Carol Channing: A Master of Channeling the Power of Personality by Pat Saperstein

There was only one Carol Channing, and her outsize personality was a source of delight to many fans — and imitators. Gerard Alessandrini’s stage spoof “Forbidden Broadway” had ma…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:06PM

Emily Mann: ‘It’s Time for the Next Wave’ by American Theatre Editors

When the McCarter's longtime artistic director leaves in 2020, she plans to do more of what brought her there 30 years ago: writing and directing.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:02PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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How Do You Cast Kids Who Are Supposed To Be Musical Prodigies? by Artsjournal

The “School of Rock” features very talented students who can really play their instruments and sing. So just where do you find the talent that can carry the show?

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

As Drag Queen Story Hour Spreads, Christianists Stage Protests (And Scream At Children) by Artsjournal1

“Drag queen storytime began popping up in 2015 in San Francisco and have spread across the country to libraries, community centers, and increasingly, bookstores. … Protests are commo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:54PM

Opal Alladin, Keith Powell & More Will Lead Thomas Kail-Helmed TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at the Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the West Coast premiereofTiny Beautiful Things, based on the best-selling book byCheryl Strayed Torch,Brave Enough,Wild, Dear Sug…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Photo Flash: THE FERRYMAN Kids Visit SCHOOL OF ROCK by BroadwayWorld

The kids of The Ferryman attended and met their stage counterparts, kids of School of Rock. Check out the photo below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

VIDEO: On This Day, January 15- Happy Birthday, Dove Cameron by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day, we're celebrating the birthday of star of stage and screen, Dove Cameron

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Memories of Carol Channing, for Whom Going On Was a Must

Theater colleagues recalled Ms. Channing, the Broadway legend who died Tuesday, as a tireless performer and promoter who had little use for doctors’ orders.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:54PM

REVIEW: The Cher Show by JK

Review of the Saturday January 12 evening performance at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City.  Starring Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, Jarrod Spector, Emily Skinne…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 04:36PM

Carol Channing, broadway icon, dies at 97 by Usa Today, Usa Today

Award-winning star Carol Channing was best known for her performances in "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:33PM

A Lover’s Guide to American Playwrights by Todd London

By Todd London. Todd London celebrates the work of playwright and performer Daniel Alexander Jones.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:14PM

Behind-The-Scenes: The Men of Ain’t Too Proud VOGUE Photo shoot by Drew Shade

Go behind-the-scenes of the Vogue photo shoot with the men of Ain’t Too Proud. Leading the cast as The Temptations will be Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams, James Harkness as Paul Willi…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:14PM

Sanaz Toossi Wins 2019 Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission by American Theatre Editors

The commission, now in its second year, was created to help new playwrights develop their work.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:06PM

Hub Theatre is on the move by Tim Treanor

The Hub Theatre, which has been performing for the previous ten seasons in Fairfax VA’s New School on Silver King Court, is leaving that venue immediately and will be performing their …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:06PM

Falsettos National Tour Casts Newcomers Thatcher Jacobs & Jim Kaplan as Jason by Andy Lefkowitz

Rising stars Thatcher Jacobs and Jim Kaplan will share the role of Jason in the upcoming national touring production of William Finn and James Lapine's Falsettos. The pair of young …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Waterwell’s The Courtroom Adds Extra Performances by Ryan McPhee

The site-specific production features Ruthie Ann Miles, Kathleen Chalfant, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:05PM

Oscar sisters? It’s looking more and more likely that Glenn Close and Lady Gaga will BOTH win Academy Awards by Marcus James Dixon

If Gold Derby’s racetrack odds are correct, get ready to see acceptance speeches on Oscar night from two of the year’s biggest awards magnets: Glenn Close and Lady Gaga. Close le…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayCon 2019 – Article #2 – Charlie Brown Reunion & First Look by Sandi Durell

  By Iris Wiener   A celebration of everything theatrical, BroadwayCon has become a beloved tradition for fans of the stage. January 11th through January 13th marked the fourth ann…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:57PM

All Broadway Theatres Will Dim Lights for Carol Channing Jan. 16 by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community mourns the loss of Carol Channing, a Tony Awardwinner and theatrical legend, who passed away on Tuesday, January 15 at age 97. To commemorate her life and work, the Co…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Social Roundup: Broadway Remembers Carol Channing by Linnae Medeiros

Broadway lost one of its brightest lights today with the passing of the renowned Carol Channing. Stars and fans alike have taken to social to remember and reminisce about the legend and her …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with CITY OF ANGELS, WILL ROGERS FOLLIES, BRIGHT STAR Legend, Dee Hoty by Behind The Curtain

She's Dee-lightful, she's Dee-licious, she's Dee Hoty Three time tony nominee Dee Hoty swings by Shetler Studios to look back on her illustrious performing career which includes starring rol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

VIDEO: THE TONIGHT SHOW Shares First-Look at Visit to Puerto Rico with Lin-Manuel Miranda by Stage Tube

'The Tonight Show' has shared an exclusive first-look of Jimmy Fallon's visit to Puerto Rico in a special Tonight Show episode, airing Tuesday, January 15 at 1135 p.m. ET, featuring Lin-Manu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

BWW Flashback: No Fixer Uppers Here! Meet FROZEN's New Stars by BroadwayWorld

As it approaches its first anniversary, Frozen is pleased to announce that Joe Carroll Once, Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bandstand and Ryann Redmond Bring It On The Musical, IfThen wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM

A Look at Colin Quinn's Red State Blue State Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new solo show is now playing at the Minetta Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

Broadway Mourns Carol Channing by Barry Gordin

BROADWAY THEATRES TO DIM LIGHTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019 AT 7:45 PM IN MEMORY OF Theatrical Legend CAROL CHANNING On Broadway Ms. Channing appeared in: Hello, Dolly! (1995 Revival),…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 03:49PM

Why Carol Channing was a Dolly for all seasons: Our critic's take by Charles McNulty

Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Ethel Merman, Mary Martin: They all starred in "Hello, Dolly!" but no one had the same kind of giddy, goofy charm as the beloved Carol Channing.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 03:48PM

New Psychological Studies Try To Answer Classic Questions About Art by Artsjournal

“Today, experimental philosophers and philosophically inclined psychologists are designing experiments that can help to answer some of the big philosophical questions about the nature …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

The Amazing Internet Radio Station With Almost Every Kind Of Music There Is by Artsjournal1

Joan Harvey sings the praises of the astounding variety of music to discover (and facts to learn) at Concertzender.nl. (We here at ArtsJournal can recommend it, too.) Yes, the site is in Dut…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:48PM

Broadway’s Lights Dim in Honor of Carol Channing by Matthew Wexler

To commemorate Carol Channing's life and work, the Committee of Theatre Owners will dim the lights of Broadway theatres in New York for one minute on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:45 p.m. 

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:48PM

Ruderman Family Foundation and Yale School of Drama Announce Partnership by American Theatre Editors

The collaboration aims to advance the inclusion of people with disabilities in entertainment.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:40PM

Eden Espinosa, Jessica Hecht, Martyna Majok Join Williamstown Gala by Adam Hetrick

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald headlines the February 11 gala in New York City.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

In Memoriam: Memories of Carol Channing at Olney Theatre Center in 1953 by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

Mourning the loss of Broadway legend, Carol Channing, who performed on Olney Theatre Center’s Historic Stage in “Pygmalion” in 1953. Legend has her performance at Olney The…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:33PM

Goodbye, Dolly! One-of-a-kind Broadway legend Carol Channing dies at 97 by Susan Wloszczyna

“Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.” — Carol Channing If anyone has heard her share of both gaffaws and clappin…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 03:33PM

Jocasta: A Motherf**king Tragedy by Lara Altunian

The post Jocasta: A Motherf**king Tragedy appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:23PM

Lillias White to Celebrate Love During Valentine’s Day Concert by Dan Meyer

This marks the third year the Tony winner will perform a concert at The Green Room 42 on the holiday.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

Broadway To Dim Lights In Honor Of Carol Channing by Greg Evans

Broadway will dim its lights for Carol Channing tomorrow night at 7:45 pm ET, The Broadway League announced today. "Carol Channing personified everything we love about American musical comed…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:16PM

Streamlined Production of Twelfth Night to Play The Sheen Center by Joshua Lezmi

Frog and Peach Theatre Company will perform a new version of the Shakespearean comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

The 24 Hour Plays 2019 Bennington Tribute Will Be Held January 21 by Olivia Clement

Proceeds from the benefit will support initiatives at the school in memory of Nicky Martin and Spencer Cox.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

Paul Emile to Join Ethan Slater in Significant Other Reading at JCC in Manhattan by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the upcoming staged reading of Joshua Harmon's Significant Other, taking place at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in New York City. Paul Emile, an alum of Harmon's S…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Backstage at The Cher Show with Jarrod Spector, Episode 6: SJB! by Broadway.com

The Cher Show's Jarrod Spector hangs out with co-star Stephanie J. Block in her dressing room and more.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

The Prom Standout Isabelle McCalla on Watching Cats Every Day and Writing a Paper (!) on Co-Star Beth Leavel by Caitlin Moynihan

To say it’s been a rewarding year for Isabelle McCalla would be an understatement. Not only did the actress make her Broadway debut in Aladdin, she is now featured in The Prom as …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Frozen Announces Casting Gender Swap: Ryann Redmond to Play Olaf by Andy Lefkowitz

The Tony-nominated musical Frozen will welcome Broadway actress Ryann Redmond (Bring It On) as Olaf beginning on February 19, in a gender-blind casting choice, replacing original cast m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Broadway Marquees to Dim Lights in Memory of Carol Channing on Anniversary of the Original Hello, Dolly! Opening Night by Andy Lefkowitz

The Broadway League has announced that marquee lights of Broadway theaters will be dimmed in remembrance of Tony-winning actress Carol Channing, who passed away on January 15 at age 97. The …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

Farewell, Carol! An Illustrated Memorial to Broadway Icon Carol Channing by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway legend Carol Channing died on January 15 at her home in Rancho Mirage, California at the age of 97. The actress won a 1964 Tony Award for originating the role of Dolly Gal…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:04PM

WATCH: Cast and Creative Team of Fox's Upcoming Rent on Sharing Jonathan Larson's Message by Roberto Araujo

What the cast and creative team of the live broadcast have re-discovered in the musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:03PM

Big World: A Review of Little Women the Musical at Brown Paper Box Co. by Aaron Hunt

The world is a mess. Go spend a couple of hours with the March women. You’ll be glad you did.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:00PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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The Subtext: Kristin Idaszak by American Theatre Editors

The award-winning playwright talks about early inspirations, breakthroughs, and how Naomi Iizuka pushed to write look inward to find her voice.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:51PM

Wendell & Pan by Darryl Reilly

A spirited cast and a talented director do their best to bring playwright Katelynn Kenney’s heartfelt but leaden "Wendell & Pan" to the stage. It’s an unsatisfying family secrets…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 02:48PM

Corey Stoll and Billy Magnussen Join SOPRANOS Prequel by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety, StollandBilly Magnussen will join the cast of the The Sopranos movie prequel, The Many Saints of Newark.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Photo Flash: Al Hirschfeld Mourns the Passing of Carol Channing by BroadwayWorld

The Al Hirschfeld Foundationmourns the loss of the great Carol Channing. In memory, the Foundation has released a series of drawings made throughout her illustrious career. Check them out be…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Ryann Redmond to Take Over as Olaf in FROZEN; Joe Carroll and Noah J. Ricketts Assume Male Leads by BroadwayWorld

As it approaches its first anniversary, Frozen is pleased to announce that Joe Carroll Once, Rodgers Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bandstand and Ryann Redmond Bring It On The Musical, IfThen wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

Broadway pays tribute to Carol Channing by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway community spoke out with remembrances and words of gratitude about Carol Channing, the original star of “Hello, Dolly!” after reports of her death on Tuesday. Channing passe…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 02:44PM

Monumental Theatre Company Presents New Children’s Musical ‘Dress Up Day’ by News Desk

Monumental Theatre Company will present Dress Up Day beginning March 2, 2019, as part of the Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival and Monumental’s New Work Series. Dress Up Day follows a spunky f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:43PM

We Live In An Adversarial Culture. Historians At Their Best Offer A Different Approach by Artsjournal

“The virtue of reading like a historian is that critique or disavowal is not the primary goal. On the contrary, reading historically provides something more destabilising: it requires …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:42PM

Editing Marcel Proust Was A Nightmare (Especially After He Died) by Artsjournal1

“Proust composed by an immensely complex process of writing and rewriting, weaving together passages sometimes composed years apart, filling his margins with additions and, when the ma…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:42PM

Top Theatre Stories: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about new Frozen cast members, Pretty Woman, the West Side Story film, remembering Carol Channing, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:41PM

New Faces For Broadway’s Frozen by Mark A. Robinson

The Disney production of Frozen is about to greet some new faces in the cast of the hit Broadway production. The role of Olaf, the optimistic snowman, will be played by Ryann Redmond, the fi…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:40PM

Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees for the Late Carol Channing by Ryan McPhee

The Tony-winning legend died January 15 at 97.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

KELLI O’HARA with SETH RUDETSKY at The Town Hall by Sandi Durell

    By Ron Fassler     Last night, for one-night only, the Tony Award winning actress and singer Kelli O’Hara, joined the redoubtable Seth Rudetsky (as great a champion…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:28PM

A First Look at Two River’s Noises Off in New Jersey by Marc J. Franklin

The production, directed by Sarna Lapine, began performances January 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Billy Magnussen and Corey Stoll Tapped for The Sopranos Prequel by Dan Meyer

The two stage alums will appear in the movie, set during the '60s riots in Newark.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Viola Davis, Lin-Manuel Miranda Join Celebrities Remembering Carol Channing by Margeaux Sippell

Viola Davis, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Bernadette Peters are among the slew of celebrities taking to Twitter to pay tribute to late singer, comedienne and actress Carol Channing. Known for her …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:57PM

BroadwayCon 2019 – Article #1 by Sandi Durell

  by Melissa Griegel      Host Ben Cameron kicked off the opening celebration with founders Anthony Rapp and Melissa Anelli. The three-day conference was held January 11-13. …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:57PM

‘Frozen’ announces first woman to play Olaf by Caitlin Huston

“Frozen” has announced new cast members, including Ryann Redmond as Olaf, the first woman to play the role. In addition to Redmond, who has been on Broadway in “Bring It On” and “I…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:55PM

Ryann Redmond to Play Olaf in Broadway’s Frozen; Noah J. Ricketts and Joe Carroll Also Among New Principals by Ryan McPhee

The Disney musical continues to play Broadway’s St. James Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:44PM

The new Maria from Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ shows off her pipes by Barbara Hoffman

“West Side Story” director Steven Spielberg finally found his Maria — on the very far west side of Manhattan. Make that New Jersey. Rachel Zegler, a 17-year-old high-school student fro…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:42PM

Diversity? Fine. But How Are We Defining It? by Artsjournal

Historically, diversity is something America fights, or accepts begrudgingly with remorse and reservations, or fights anew when it challenges economic dominance. In a country born of the ori…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

Stratford CT’s American Shakesepeare Theatre Burns To The Ground by Artsjournal

The mayor called the structure an “iconic and historic theater that holds a special place in the hearts of Stratford residents.” The fire was just devastating, she said. – Hartford…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

When Broadway Captured The Popular Imagination by Artsjournal

When exactly did Broadway theatre become a popular phenomenon? When it embraced other media that spilled into the public consciousness. – Commentary

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

Intentional Forgetting May Be A Good Strategy For Remembering by Artsjournal

“Traditionally, forgetting has been regarded as a passive decay over time of the information recorded and stored in the brain. But while some memories may simply fade away like ink on …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

TV: Watch WEST SIDE STORY Newbie Rachel Zegler Perform as Maria! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld announced Monday new casting for Steven Spielberg's adaption of West Side Story includingnewcomer Rachel Zegler as Maria. BroadwayWorld was able to find footage of Zegler perfo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Photo Flash: 10 Years of Jimmy Awards Alumni Reunite and Sing Duets! by BroadwayWorld

Jimmy Awards alumni from the previous 10 years reunited for the first ever Jimmy Awards Reunion event yesterday, January 14. Former Jimmy Awards nominees, representing every year of the prog…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

Photo Flash: Rehearsals Begin for the Tight-Knit FALSETTOS Family by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals began this week in New York for the upcoming North American Tour of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical FALSETTOS. Get a first look at the castbelow

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

HAMILTON's Bryan Terrell Clark Announces Content Partnership with INE Entertainment by TV News Desk

INE Entertainmenthasannounced a creative collaboration withBroadway starBryan Terrell Clark on a series ofdigital and television projects.INE Entertainment,a leading independent production c…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:36PM

The unforgettable Carol Channing has died at age 97 — still a legend, and our 'Dolly,' even now by Chris Jones

Die young and there’s a fuss. Die at 97 and, even when you’ve enjoyed an iconic showbusiness career, you’ve likely to have been forgotten. Not Carol Channing. Even though her final tou…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:30PM

Shows you can see first with the New Year Sale by Robin Johnson

Discover a new show this winter: here’s a list of every production in Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale that’s yet to start its run. The post Shows you can see first with the New…

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Obituary: Michael Wild – ‘The nearly man of British musical theatre’ by Michael Quinn

Michael Wild was the nearly man of British musical theatre in a career that saw him produce more than 40 such works.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:13PM

Choir Boy by David Kaufman

Now playing at the MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway, "Choir Boy" is set at The Charles R Drew Preparatory School for Boys, a Catholic academy for young men of color. Written by…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:06PM

Obituary: Jer O’Leary – ‘Admired as much for his political activism as for his acting’ by Michael Quinn

A popular, instantly recognised face on the streets of his native Dublin, Jer O’Leary was admired as much for his political activism

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:04PM

ON BROADWAY: To Kill A Mockingbird makes for ‘an unforgettable night at the theatre’ by Simon Parris

A towering achievement, To Kill A Mockingbird comforts with nostalgic charm and crackles with potent relevance, the deft combination of which makes for an unforgettable night at the theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Watch out, Bradley Cooper (‘A Star Is Born’): These 4 first-time directors could upset you at DGA Awards by Zach Laws

By all accounts, Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born”) should be walking away with the DGA prize for Best First-Time Director. The actor-turned-auteur won rave reviews for helming an…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM
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NEWS: Carlos Acosta is appointed as the new director of Birmingham Royal Ballet by Press Releases

Birmingham Royal Ballet is delighted to announce that internationally renowned Carlos Acosta has been appointed as its new director. He will take up his appointment in January 2020.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:58PM

Listen: How Things Got Scary in ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by Gordon Cox

For a decade, writer-performer Heidi Schreck had wanted to write a play inspired by her experiences as a teen debater. But over the years the show started to develop into something both urge…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:52PM

Obituary: Johnny Hart – ‘Magician who worked with the Beatles, Ken Dodd and Bruce Forsyth’ by Michael Quinn

Johnny Hart, who has died aged 75, learned magic from a library book and went on to become the Magic Circle’s first

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:51PM

Cynthia Nixon, Finn Wittrock & More Stage Stars Join Ryan Murphy's Cuckoo's Nest Prequel Ratched by Andy Lefkowitz

An A-list group of theater alums have signed on for Netflix's Ratched, Ryan Murphy's new series starring Emmy-winning Broadway alum Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story, The Glas…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Paul-Emile Cendron to Join Ethan Slater in Significant Other Reading at JCC in Manhattan by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the upcoming staged reading of Joshua Harmon's Significant Other, taking place at the Marlene Meyerson JCC in New York City. Paul-Emile Cendron, an alum of Harmon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

New departures for Neil LaBute at the Davenport Theatre, New York

The LaBute New Theatre Festival features three grimly plausible one-act plays by the writer

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Review: ‘The Bad Seed’ at Zemfira Stage by David Siegel

Zemfira Stage is producing an uncommon sighting in the DC area: a production of the offbeat mid-1950’s play, The Bad Seed by Maxwell Anderson. An unconventional nightmare of a melodrama e…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:44PM

Approaching Empty at the Kiln Theatre, London — a skilful, engaging drama

Ishy Din’s new play revolves around a medium-sized taxi firm run by Pakistani immigrants

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:43PM

Powerhouse Actresses Serve Up A Century Of History In Having Our Say At Primal Forces by Bill Hirschman

Having Our Say is likely the first play in which both of its characters are centenarian women of color. At Primal Forces’ regional premiere, this means two roles of uncommon heft and histo…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:42PM

Carlos Acosta to be Birmingham Royal Ballet director by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Cuban superstar says he wants to expand repertoire and reach out to more diverse audiencesCarlos Acosta, the ballet superstar considered one of the greatest dancers of all time, is to take c…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42PM

Stephanie Hunt and Megan Mullally Will Return to Café Carlyle With Nancy and Beth by Adam Hetrick

The genre-defying duo returns this spring for an encore engagement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:37PM

VIDEO: Anne Hathaway Tells Kimmel About Her Theatre Roots at the Paper Mill Playhouse by Stage Tube

On last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live Anne Hathway sat down with Kimmel to talk about her start as an actor. During the interview, Hathaway talks about her first headshot and she brea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh In On Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL by BroadwayWorld

Paradise Square An American Musical at Berkeley Rep opened this week. The world premiere is helmed by acclaimed director Moises Kaufman, with choreography by the legendary Bill T. Jones and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

BWW Flashback: The Very Best of the Late, Great Carol Channing by Paul Smith

BroadwayWorld was sad to announce the passing of theatre icon Carol Channing early Tuesday morning. She was most notably known for creating the legendary role of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

NY Public Library's Doug Reside on Billy Rose Theatre Division's Latest Acquisitions by Nypl For The Performing Arts

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

VIDEO: Rachel Bay Jones to Guest Star on MODERN FAMILY by TV News Desk

Rachel Bay Jones will guest star on the January 16th episode of 'Modern Family,' as Dylan's mom and former music video star

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:36PM

Book Review: “American Audacity” — Literature is the One Religion Worth Having by Matt Hanson

Demanding that people pay attention to quality is about as audacious a demand you can take in our giddy culture.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:36PM

Is It Really A Good Idea To Demand That Only Gay Actors Play Gay Roles? by Artsjournal1

Ryan Gilbey points out some of the unintended consequences beyond the usual “it’s called acting for a reason” argument. As one out gay actor put it, “In the current c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:32PM

Carol Channing, Larger-Than-Life Broadway Star, Dies at 97 by Enid Nemy

Her performances as the gold-digging Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and the matchmaker Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!” made her a Broadway legend.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

The Cher Show's Jarrod Spector to Take the Stage at Sony Hall by Joshua Lezmi

The Tony nominee will present his cabaret (Con)artist April 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:15PM

Carol Channing, Broadway's iconic 'Dolly,' dead at 97

Carol Channing, who won over audiences with her giddy, guileless charm in signature roles in Broadway's "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," died in her California home on Tuesday…

SOURCE: Reuters at 12:04PM

‘Very much a labour of love’: DREAM OF A KING – Playground Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

This week (15 January) marks what would have been Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th birthday. Commemorating this, Christopher Tajah’s solo show Dream Of A King (which is directed by Bernie C.…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Rep Theatre of St. Louis Announces 2019 New Play Festival Lineup by American Theatre Editors

The Rep's Ignite! Festival will debut three in-development scripts this spring.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:00PM

2019 Oscars guild awards scorecard: ‘A Star is Born’ now 11 for 12 after missing visual effects nomination, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ moves up to se by Paul Sheehan

We just heard from the Visual Effects Society with their nominees for the best of the year. These wizards of wonder were the 12th of 13 guilds and societies to weigh in with their choices fo…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:00PM

Track-by-Track Breakdown: Ahrens and Flaherty Dissect Their Score for Broadway's Anastasia by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

The Tony-winning songwriters explain what changed, what didn't change, and why they wrote some brand-new songs for their adaptation of their animated musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
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‘Hamilton’ Under the Weight of the Puerto Rican Flag by American Theatre Editors

How could any single show carry so much of the island's pain and triumph? By unleashing a hurricane of pride and love.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM

Unknown Rachel Zegler is Maria in Spielberg’s ‘West Side’ by Associated Press

Steven Spielberg has cast an unknown 17-year-old from New Jersey to play Maria in his remake of “West Side Story”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:54AM

Cast Complete for Pasadena Playhouse’s Ragtime by Andrew Gans

David Lee will direct the award-winning musical, which begins performances in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:51AM

Historic Norfolk theatre saved from closure after council steps in by Giverny Masso

A grade I-listed theatre in Norfolk has been saved from closure after being granted £27,000 in funding by the local council to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Carlos Acosta lands top job at Birmingham Royal Ballet by Georgia Snow

Carlos Acosta has been appointed director of Birmingham Royal Ballet. The Cuban dancer and former Royal Ballet principal will take over the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Bidding Farewell To 'Hello, Dolly!': Actress Carol Channing Dies At 97 by Kim Kokich

Channing's big break came in 1949 when she was cast as Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But she'll always be remembered for her role as a life-loving matchmaker and "meddler" in Hell…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:42AM

Julie Halston Will Play TV Icon in Reading of Jon Marans’ The Wrath of Connie by Andrew Gans

The play takes place at the time of the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

New Jersey Repertory Company Announces 2019 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes productions about family secrets, rewriting history, and country superstars.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:38AM

Broadway legend Carol Channing has died at age 97 by Mark Kennedy Ap Entertainment Writer

The lanky, ebullient musical comedy star delighted American audiences over almost 5,000 performances as the scheming Dolly Levi in "Hello, Dolly" on Broadway and beyond.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:36AM

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Actors Union Threatens Broadway Strike. Is This An Overreach? by Artsjournal

The union says actors wages for staged readings in developing projects haven’t increased since 2007. But it believes that actors in this early stage ought to get a cut of future profit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:33AM

Sergei Polunin Will No Longer Appear With Paris Opera Ballet Due to Offensive Messages by Stephanie Wild

Sergei Polunin had just announced that he would dance at the Paris Opera Ballet, when the invitation was revoked, according to The New York Times.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Music Theatre International Awarded Damages In Complaint Against Willful Infringer Theaterpalooza by BroadwayWorld

Music Theatre International MTI has been awarded 450,000 plus attorney's fees by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia for its complaint against Theaterpalooz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Carmen Cusack Returns To Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Bright Star Tony Award nominee and star of the upcoming Call Me Madam revival at Encores, Carmen Cusack returns to Feinstein's54 Below with a brand new show Join Carmen for a jazzRampBcountr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Photo Flash: Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn and More Attend American Associates of The National Theatre Gala Celebrating NETWORK by Paul Smith

TheNational Theatreand the American Associates of theNational Theatrewill hosted an exclusive fundraising gala to celebrate theNational Theatre's acclaimed Broadway production ofNetworkon Fr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Watch Anne Hathaway Perform the Paper Mill Players Song From Her Childhood by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-winning actor talks about her theatre roots on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:30AM

Russian Comedy Plays on YouTube, Not in Movie Theaters, to Avoid Censors by Valeriya Safronova

Aleksey Krasovskiy faced an uproar for a film about a tragic event in Russian history. So he paid for it himself and didn’t bother asking for permission to show it.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:26AM

In L.A. County, Using The Arts To Help Keep Juvenile Offenders Out Of Jail by Artsjournal1

“A one-year, $750,000 grant from the Ford Foundation’s Art for Justice Fund will help launch the Arts and Youth Development Project, intended to serve youth and families at risk …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Priest Decides Painting In His Church Might Be By Michelangelo. Then It Disappears by Artsjournal1

“After confiding in just 20 trusted people of his suspicion that a painting in his church was a lost masterpiece, a priest in the small Flemish town of Zele, 45 miles north of Brussels…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:24AM

Goodbye, Carol: Remembering Carol Channing by Matthew Wexler

Star of stage and screen Carol Channing died of natural causes at the age of 97. We remember some of her greatest moments.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:24AM

Fierstein, Lauper, and Mitchell on Kinky Boots: The Happiness Factory by Elysa Gardner

While Harvey Fierstein was getting the Tony Award–winning musical Kinky Boots on its feet, he and a few collaborators coined a term for the show: “The Happiness Factory.” As everyone n…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:20AM

Feel the Joy at Kinky Boots by Broadwaydirect

Don't miss the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots before it closes on April 7, 2019. The post Feel the Joy at <i>Kinky Boots</i> appeared first on Broadway Direct.

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Eight Essential Carol Channing Video Performances

Remembering the late, great Carol Channing.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:07AM

RIP: The Original Dolly Levi, Sparkling Broadway Legend Carol Channing, Dies at Age 97 by Roger Friedman

Long before Bette Midler charged thousands of dollars to see her on Broadway, there was an original Dolly Levi. Carol Channing, who Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 11:06AM

MTI awarded damages in copyright infringement case by Caitlin Huston

Music Theatre International has been awarded $450,000 in damages in addition to attorney’s fees in its copyright infringement case against Theaterpalooza Community Theater Productions, Inc…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:05AM

Go Inside The Jimmy Awards’ 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert by Marc J. Franklin

The Broadway League celebrated 10 years of the National High School Musical Theatre Awards at the National Geographic Center January 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Kinky Boots Original Company Members Reflect on Six Years in the Show by Leigh Scheps

There’s a reason nearly a dozen original cast members are still performing in Kinky Boots on Broadway six years after it premiered. “It’s not a mistake that about half of our cast …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:03AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 01/14/2019: As Four Shows Pack It In, Broadway Goes into Hibernation

In the first non-holiday week of 2019, grosses continued to slim for the street and for most productions. Four fewer shows on the boards meant a 15% drop in overall grosses to $32M. Overall…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
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Carmen Cusack Returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below for a Night of Jazz, R&B, Country, and More. by Joshua Lezmi

The Tony-nominated performer will go solo February 13, just after her run in Encores! Call Me Madam.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:57AM

Charley Rogers: With and Without Laurel and Hardy by Trav S.D.

Charley Rogers (1886-1956) was an old cohort of Stan Laurel’s from his music hall days. Originally from Birmingham, UK, Rogers had moved to the U.S. by 1912, where he toured vaudeville…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:54AM

Scandal Co-Stars to Reunite for Los Angeles Reading of Ms. Smith Goes to Washington by Adam Hetrick

Bellamy Young, Joshua Malina, and Jeff Perry will star in the January 24 reading at Los Angeles City Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Karen Ziemba, Cady Huffman, Howard McGillin, More Set for Shaw Songs @ The Players by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the festive evening of cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:48AM

Smash and Spring Awakening Star Krysta Rodriguez Sets June Run at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

Rodriguez will make her solo concert debut at the midtown venue with a five-performance run this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:46AM

La Traviata review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘Engaging revival’ by Inge Kjemtrup

Richard Eyre’s production of La Traviata is a mainstay of the Royal Opera House, and Bob Crowley’s lavish design is one major

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:45AM

Far-from-retiring women rock a new life in Moxie Theatre's 'Herland' by James Hebert

Talk about a rare find: As a play that focuses closely on older women, Grace McLeod’s “Herland” almost qualifies as a theatrical unicorn. What’s more remarkable is that McLeod hersel…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 10:45AM

McCarter to Showcase 3 New Works at 2019 Spotlight New Play Festival by Olivia Clement

The festival of intimate readings will feature new plays by Jiehae Park, Alexis Sheer, and Selina Fillinger.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Stop and Search review – stories collide on the road to nowhere by Miriam Gillinson

Arcola, LondonGabriel Gbadamosi’s oblique new play follows three encounters, but too many layers of intrigue throw it off courseThe title is misleading: this isn’t really a play about po…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM

Carol Channing, Broadway icon, dies at age 97, publicist says by Usa Today, Elysa Gardner, Usa Today

The actress' publicist, B. Harlan Boll, confirmed the "Hello, Dolly!" star, who suffered two strokes last year, died of natural causes.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:24AM

Carol Channing dies: Lin-Manuel Miranda, more celebrities remember the Broadway legend by Usa Today, Erin Jensen, Usa Today

After learning the news of Broadway legend Carol Channing's death, celebrities mourned the star on social media.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:24AM

Broadway legend Carol Channing (1921-2019) by Usa Today, Usa Today

Broadway legend Carol Channing whose career spanned decades on Broadway and on television has died of natural on Jan. 15, 2019 at age 97.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:24AM

Video Flashback: Carol Channing Performs on Broadway For the Final Time in The 2010 Gypsy of the Year Opening by Stage Tube

This morning, BroadwayWorld was saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Today, we remember her with this flashback video of her final performance on Broadway, perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

BWW Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of AIN'T TOO PROUD's Vogue Photo Shoot! by BroadwayWorld TV

As previously announced, Ain't Too Proud will play Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre 249 West 45th Street with performances beginning Thursday, February 28, 2019, and an official Opening…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

VIDEO: Watch Katharine McPhee and the West End Cast of WAITRESS in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld TV

Rehearsals have begun for the West End production of Waitress, starring Katharine McPhee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM

RIP Carol Channing, 97. “Laughter is much more important than applause. Applause is almost a duty. Laughter is a reward.” by Jonathan Mandell

Carol Channing, 12-time Broadway veteran, three-time Tony winner, who became a Broadway legend thanks to two roles —  the gold-digging Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes�…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:18AM

After 30 Years, Emily Mann To Retire From McCarter Theatre Center by Artsjournal1

“In her role at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, Mann has overseen more than 160 productions, including more than 40 world premieres, since she became [the artistic director and r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Kanye West Gives $10 Million Toward James Turrell’s Great Land Art Piece by Artsjournal1

The rapper decided to donate the money after making what he called an “art pilgrimage” last month to see Turrell’s Roden Crater in Arizona’s Painted Desert. Turrell h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Why It Matters That The Met Opera’s Music Director Is Openly Gay by Artsjournal1

“While he hasn’t wanted to make what he called ‘a big fuss’ about his relationship, [Yannick] Nézet-Séguin sees himself and [partner Pierre] Tourville as symbolic o…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Cynthia Nixon, Harriet Harris, More Join Ryan Murphy’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest-Inspired Ratched by Ryan McPhee

Sarah Paulson will star as a younger Nurse Ratched in the Netflix series, which will feature a host of stage veterans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:16AM

Review: Approaching Empty at Kiln Theatre by Hailey Bachrach

Buried problems: Ishy Din's new play finds ideological conflicts in a Middlesborough minicab office. The post Review: Approaching Empty at Kiln Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 10:12AM

Read Reviews for Maestro Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Eve Wolf's musical play, about legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini, opened January 14 at The Duke on 42nd Street.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:06AM

‘A perfect play for our troubled times’: WAR OF THE WORLDS – New Diorama Theatre by Laura Kressly

Orson Welles’ 1938 broadcast of The War of Worlds caused widespread panic with its reports of an alien invasion in New Jersey. Or did it? Did the newspapers exaggerate the reaction to sell…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Music Theatre International Awarded Damages in Copyright Infringement Case by Logan Culwell-Block

The complaint, filed in June 2018, states that Theaterpalooza Community Theater Productions, Inc. in Virginia had presented at least 16 illegal and unlicensed productions.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM

Royal Ballet’s Lukas Bjorneboe Braendsrod: ‘Breakdancing was perfect training for ballet’ by Giverny Masso

Lukas Bjorneboe Braendsrod started breakdancing aged six before switching to ballet and training with the Royal Ballet School. He tells Giverny Masso

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
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Celebrating Historic Milestones While Critically Understanding the Past by Gaven Trinidad

By Gaven Trinidad. Gaven Trinidad examines the recent exhibition Dance We Must: Treasures from Jacob’s Pillow and wrestles with cultural appropriation vs.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:58AM

From the Archives: Carol Channing Talks About 1971's Broadway Comedy Four on a Garden by Patricia Bosworth

The late, great theatrical legend spoke openly about her busy schedule, losing out on the Hello, Dolly! film to Barbra Streisand, and more in this 1970 interview.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Adam Pascal Steps Into Broadway's Pretty Woman: The Musical by Olivia Clement

The Tony nominee joins the company January 15 in the role of Edward Lewis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Carol Channing, Star of Broadway’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’ Dies at 97 by Carmel Dagan

Larger-than-life musical stage personality Carol Channing, who immortalized the characters of Lorelei Lee in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and Dolly Gallagher Levi in “Hello, Dolly!,” h…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:48AM

Shine a Spotlight on Theatre Education by Julie Cohen Theobald

Tips for bringing Theatre in Our Schools Month to life The post Shine a Spotlight on Theatre Education appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

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GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Quiz: It’s Time To Find Out Which Musical Sequel You Are by Kailey Hansen

The post Quiz: It’s Time To Find Out Which Musical Sequel You Are appeared first on Theatre Nerds.

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 09:41AM

Carol Channing Remembered: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bernadette Peters Among Broadway Stars Recalling Iconic Star by Greg Evans

Refresh for updates The one-of-a-kind Carol Channing is being remembered today by friends, colleagues and the Broadway community. “She was show business and love personified,” tw…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:38AM

“I’m proud as can be of my Black ancestry.” Carol Channing Passes Away at 97 by Drew Shade

Legendary Broadway star Carol Channing has passed away at the age of 97. Mostly known for originating the role of Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly!, her raspy voice was distinct and unmistakable.…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:38AM

Is a black actor capable of playing Hamlet? That was a raging question in DC in 1951. Here is by Blair A. Ruble

[Editor’s note] In 2018, when Royal Shakespeare Theatre’s Hamlet, set in West Africa and directed by Simon Godwin, arrived at the Kennedy Center, Paapa Essiedu played the title r…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:36AM

Washington National Opera looks to the future with 3 short operas in development by Susan Galbraith

Snow could not deter the faithful from The John F. Kennedy Center last weekend where we saw an extraordinary commitment of artists and audience members gather as part of this year’s Am…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:36AM

Carol Channing dies at 97: Broadway legend starred in “Hello, Dolly!” by The Know, The Associated Press

Actress Carol Channing, whose career spanned decades on Broadway and on television, has died at age 97.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:36AM

Carol Channing, Beloved Original Star of Hello, Dolly! & Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Dead at 97 by Andy Lefkowitz

Carol Channing, the stage icon whose indelible turns in the musicals Hello, Dolly! and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes put her on the map as a Broadway legend, died of natural causes on J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:32AM

Carol Channing: the sparky Broadway and film star with a husky comic drawl by Veronica Horwell

Channing, who has died aged 97, starred in Hello Dolly! and Thoroughly Modern Millie, and had a genius for characterThornton Wilder, having seen Carol Channing in Hello Dolly!, the 1964 Broa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM

Paris Opera Ballet drops Sergei Polunin over homophobic rant by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Dancer withdrawn from Swan Lake after he posted series of sexist comments on InstagramSergei Polunin, the Royal Ballet-trained dancer who revels in a “bad boy of ballet” reputation, has …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24AM

Broadway Mourns the Loss of Carol Channing by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld was deeply saddened this morning to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. The Broadway community took to social media to share memories and condolences.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

BWW's On This Day - January 15, 2019

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

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Broadway Star Carol Channing Has Died At 97

The Tony award winning theater legend's distinctive voice was a hallmark of her performances. View Entire Post ›

SOURCE: www.buzzfeednews.com at 09:12AM

Artist/Self-Mutilator Pyotr Pavlensky Sentenced For Setting Fire To Bank Of France by Artsjournal1

The high-pain-threshold artist, who claimed political asylum in France in May 2017, ignited the façade of the country’s central bank the following October. A court has sentenced him t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Miami Art Mogul Launches Award He Hopes Will Rival The Turner Prize by Artsjournal1

Jorge M. Pérez, the real estate developer whose lead gift for a new building inspired the renaming of what is now the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), has endowed the $50,000 Jorge and Darle…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Christians In Israel Protest Against ‘McJesus’ Scuplture by Artsjournal1

“Hundreds of Christians protested outside the Haifa Museum of Art in Israel on Friday against Jani Leinonen’s McJesus sculpture of a crucified Ronald McDonald, conflating the Ame…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

After His Anti-Gay Instagram Post, Sergei Polunin Gets Dropped By Paris Opera Ballet by Artsjournal1

It was only last Thursday that the company announced that Polunin would be making a guest appearance as Siegfried in Swan Lake. Saturday, artistic director Aurélie Dupont announced that he …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Carol Channing, 97 by Artsjournal1

“The blonde, saucer-eyed Broadway musical comedy star … was associated with one role — Dolly Gallagher Levi in Jerry Herman’s Hello Dolly! … Ms. Channing was said to have n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Theatre Community Remembers Carol Channing by Felicia Fitzpatrick

The Broadway icon is best known as Hello, Dolly!'s original, Tony-winning Dolly Gallagher Levi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:08AM

Ermonela Jaho is deeply moving in La traviata at the Royal Opera House

The Albanian soprano shines in Richard Eyre’s revived London staging of Verdi’s opera

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:02AM

Playwright Ishmael Reed On Why He Thinks ‘Hamilton’ Is a Total Fraud by Helen Holmes, Helen Holmes

The playwright's latest work, 'The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda,' is a cautionary tale about fatal research mistakes.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:00AM

‘Impossible not to get caught up in the excitement’: SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER – Touring by Liz Dyer

Saturday Night Fever does have its flaws, and it might not be the most memorable start to the theatre-going year, but that doesn’t mean you won’t head home with a skip in your step, all …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Full cast is announced for The Rubenstein Kiss at Southwark Playhouse by Press Releases

Devil You Know Theatre Company has announced full casting for the first London production since 2005 of the multi-award-winning play The Rubenstein Kiss by James Phillips, directed by Joe Ha…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:52AM

Carol Channing, Broadway’s ‘Dolly,’ Dies At 97 by Dade Hayes

Carol Channing, the star of Broadway classics like Hello, Dolly! who continued performing well into her 90s, has died of natural causes at her home in Rancho Mirage, CA. She was 97. B Harla…

SOURCE: Deadline at 08:39AM

Carol Channing dies; legendary Broadway musical star was 97

Carol Channing, the last of a generation of Broadway musical stars with oversized personalities and a trouper's dedication to touring America, died Tuesday in Rancho Mirage, California, her …

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 08:36AM

Ariana Grande debuts huge Pokemon tattoo by Usa Today, Maeve McDermott, Usa Today

Tattoo artist Kane Navasard shared a photo of Grande's new ink on Monday.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:22AM

Coming Clean, Trafalgar Studios review - Kevin Elyot play has lost the pathos if not the plot by Matt Wolf

1982 play needs sharpening in this shallow revival of a revival Time and a transfer haven't been kind to this well-meaning but surface-thin revival of Coming Clean, the 1982 Kevin Elyot play…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:18AM

Carol Channing dead: Legendary Broadway actress dies aged 97 by Jack Shepherd, Jack Shepherd

She died of natural causes, her publicist announced

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:18AM

Carol Channing, star of Hello, Dolly! on Broadway, dies aged 97 by Chris Wiegand

Celebrated for her performances in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Hello, Dolly! Channing also earned an Oscar nomination for Thoroughly Modern Millie Carol Channing, the American actor who ori…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM

Carol Channing, Larger-Than-Life Broadway Star, Dies at 97 by Enid Nemy

Ms. Channing first drew praise for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and went on to play the title role in “Hello, Dolly!” more than 4,500 times.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:18AM

Classical Recording Sales In UK Up By 10.2% (!) by Artsjournal1

“Furthermore, the figures – taken from the Official Charts Company data – show a 6.9 per cent increase in sales of classical CDs alone compared with 2017.” — Gramophone

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

Bass Theo Adam Dead At 92 by Artsjournal1

“A distinguished Wagnerian and Strauss specialist, his more than four-decade international career saw him perform on the world’s greatest stages, but it was the Bayreuth Festival tha…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:04AM

What to ask before choosing a postgraduate theatre course by Susan Elkin

A daunting array of options are available for further training. Susan Elkin asks course leaders across the country for their best advice

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM

‘It’s great to have the opportunity to share who we are’: Mohand Hasb Alrsol Badr talks Welcome to the UK at the Bunker Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture chats to Mohand Hasb Alrsol Badr about Welcome to the UK, playing at the Bunker Theatre from the 22 January 2019.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Grammys off the deep end? Lady Gaga and Childish Gambino TIED in our Record of the Year predictions by Daniel Montgomery

The Oscar for Best Original Song looks like it might be a cakewalk for Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper‘s “Shallow” from “A Star is Born.” But they face a tougher c…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:00AM

‘Hamilton’ opens in Puerto Rico with emotional performance by Lin-Manuel Miranda by Chris Jones / Chicago Tribune (tns)

His body draped in the Puerto Rican flag, “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda returned to the role of Alexander Hamilton on Friday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Cuba Gooding Jr. Returns to the Role of Billy Flynn in Chicago by Marshall W. Mabry Iv

Show me the money! Cuba Gooding Jr. (A Trip to Bountiful) returns to Broadway’s ‘Chicago.’ Oscar Winner and Broadway alumni, Cuba Gooding Jr., has returned to Broadway. Cuba has return…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 07:54AM

Carol Channing died Jan 15, 2019

Theaterscene.net is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 12:31am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural ca…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:49AM

Starbuck Theatre Company brings Michael Mott & Corey Skaggs' Mob Wife to the UK

Starbuck Theatre Company is bringing Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy, created by the team of Michael Mott and Corey Skaggs, to the UK later this month. The tale of marriage and mobsters will have a…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:45AM

REVIEW: Approaching Empty, Kiln Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Ishy Din’s new play Approaching Empty and Kiln Theatre in London and on tour This post REVIEW: Approaching Empty, Kiln Theatre ✭✭✭✭ first appeare…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:44AM

Carol Channing, Broadway's Beloved Dolly, Dies at 97 by Robert Simonson

The Broadway icon originated the roles of Lorelei Lee and Dolly Gallagher Levi.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:35AM

‘Leaves you with plenty to consider’: Audiences share their love for Loop on Twitter by Featured Content

"Brilliant", "Moving and engaging", "Ingenius" - audiences of Tiny Room's drama Loop have taken to Twitter to sing the praises of Peter Mulligan's drama about a barman considering his life. …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:31AM

Girl from the North Country star Sheila Atim: ‘You don’t want to be a freedom fighter every time you enter a job’ by Tim Bano

After appearing in acclaimed productions from Les Blancs to the Shakespeare trilogy at the Donmar, Sheila Atim broke out last year in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Fake News review – Trumped-up story fuels punchy media satire by Mark Lawson

Theatre 503, LondonA catastrophic fact-checking error that nearly breaks the internet cues Osman Baig’s expressive and energetic one-man piece about digital journalismThe narrator-protagon…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

Approaching Empty review – Iron Lady drives a wedge between cabbies by Michael Billington

Kiln, LondonIshy Din’s new play, set in the aftermath of Margaret Thatcher’s death, explores the impact of her legacy on two immigrantsIshy Din is a former Middlesbrough taxi-driver on a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:12AM

Adam Pascal Joins the Cast of PRETTY WOMAN Today by Stephanie Wild

Broadway superstar, and Tony Award nominee, Adam Pascal comes to Hollywood Boulevard for one week only, beginning today, January 15. Adam Pascal will play Edward Lewis through Sunday, Januar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Ensemble for the Romantic Century's MAESTRO by Walter McBride

Ensemble for the Romantic Century continues the 2018 - '19 season, ERC's 18th, with Maestro by Eve Wolf. This limited Off-Broadway engagement runs through February 9th only. Performances are…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

The Legendary Carol Channing Dies at 97 by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of the legendary Carol Channing. Channing died at 1231am on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019, at home in Rancho Mirage, CA of natural causes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM

Review: Coming Clean, Trafalgar Studios by Gabriel Wilding

Review: Coming Clean, Trafalgar Studios3.0stars“Have an éclair dear, calm yourself down,” and boy do we need calming down! With a wit, pace and intensity that almost sweeps us off our f…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:04AM

Churchgoers ‘remortgaged homes and sold cars’ to help fund collapsed musical Heaven on Earth by Giverny Masso

Parishioners of a village church in the East Midlands claim to have lost hundreds of thousands of pounds after allegedly being asked

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Lookback: a (darkly) nostalgic visit to Kansas City by Terry Teachout

From 2009: I went to Kansas City to spend a day communing with myself when young, wondering whether I’d know where to look for him. I drove toward what sounded like a familiar address, too…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Phyllis McGinley on tolerance by Terry Teachout

Those wearing Tolerance for a labelCall other views intolerable. Phyllis McGinley, “In Praise of Diversity”

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

Frank, funny & occasionally ferocious entertainment’: COMING CLEAN – Trafalgar Studios by Aleks Sierz

Frank, funny and occasionally ferocious revival of the late Kevin Elyot’s 1982 Bush Theatre debut Coming Clean.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Rachel Tackley rejoins Ambassador Theatre Group following Chichester departure by Matthew Hemley

Rachel Tackley has rejoined Ambassador Theatre Group following her unexpected departure from Chichester Festival Theatre. Tackley left Chichester last year, after two

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:58AM

Two thirds of primary school teachers have experienced decline in arts subjects – report by Georgia Snow

The “dramatic” deterioration of arts subjects in English schools has been laid bare in a new report. It reveals two thirds of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:54AM

Kathy Bourne appointed executive director of Chichester Festival Theatre by Georgia Snow

Chichester Festival Theatre has appointed Kathy Bourne as its new executive director. She will run the organisation alongside artistic director Daniel Evans,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:53AM

‘Nixon gives a tour-de-force performance’: ORIGINAL DEATH RABBIT – Jermyn Street Theatre ★★★★★ by Michael Davis

Anything on the internet stays there forever – or so they say. For the ‘Original Death Rabbit’, being at the wrong place at the wrong time has meant that she’s trapped in the past, l…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 1/15: WEST SIDE STORY Casting, Palace Theatre Renovation News, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Begin your Tuesday the only way Broadway fans know how by catching up on the latest news

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM

Caroline Sheen replaces Louise Redknapp in 9-5 The Musical by Eleni Cashell

Caroline Sheen is getting ready to work 9 to 5, as she temporarily takes over the role of Violet Newstead in the hit musical.Announcing the news on their social media, the Savoy Theatre said…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:52AM

Caroline Sheen joins 9 to 5 musical while Louise Redknapp recovers from injury by Matthew Hemley

Caroline Sheen is to join the cast of 9 to 5 the Musical, replacing Louise Redknapp on a short-term basis. It was

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:51AM

Win a DOUBLE PASS to Herringbone, Sydney by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre is giving away two double passes to see Jay James-Moody in Herringbone, at Kings Cross Theatre (Sydney) this Sunday 20 January at 5pm. Produced in association with KXT and B…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:44AM

Music Makes Art Magic: Atelier des Lumières by Artsjournal1

Instead of relaxing into the New Year and creating the annual column about the favorite things of the last 12 months, we went to Paris. Yes, we saw a lot of art in a week. It was all gloriou…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:42AM

Monday Recommendation: Thelonious Monk’s Works In Full by Artsjournal1

Kimbrough, Robinson, Reid, Drummond: Monk’s Dreams— Doug Ramsey

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:42AM

Following news of Louise Redknapp’s injury, Caroline Sheen temporarily takes on the role of Violet in the West End’s 9 To 5 The Musical

There’s 13 days to go until Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical opens for previews at London’s Savoy Theatre & actress Caroline Sheen has roughly that same amount of time to learn the …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:30AM

Approaching Empty review at Kiln Theatre, London – ‘strongly performed’ by JN Benjamin

They’re an unlikely pairing, Raf (Nicholas Khan) and Mansha (Kammy Darweish): one dresses his tall and lithe figure in sharp tailoring paired

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:27AM

New Streaming Platform Threatens to Disrupt Theatre Business by Marc Hershberg

New musicals might soon be aiming to appear on the screen instead of the stage.

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:25AM

Feature: How Tarell Alvin McCraney Moved from ‘Moonlight’ to Broadway — and Beyond by Carvell Wallace

His musical ‘Choir Boy’ just opened. His next film will air on Netflix. What ties his work together? Plumbing the depths of black beauty and grief.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

Stop and Search review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘intriguing, but muddled’ by Ava Davies

Who can you trust? Particularly if you’re a young black person in this day and age? That’s the question posed by poet

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:05AM

‘There is colour in every moment of the show’: ASPECTS OF LOVE – Southwark Playhouse by Maryam Philpott

Aspects of Love may perhaps benefit from a modern reworking to iron out the more distasteful elements, but it should be fondly remembered.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Tara Arts’ Jatinder Verma: ‘I was desperate to tell stories that reflected me’ by John Byrne

My first job was fetching egg curry for a bank manager in Sloane Square every lunchtime, which proved sound training for directing.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Green Room: How do you choose a professional stage name? by Jon Dryden Taylor

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

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Stagedoor Learning teacher Jenny Cameron: ‘We run the risk of theatre becoming a hobby of the rich by John Byrne

How did you start in dance/performance? I studied theatre at Warwick University, then did my PGCE, working as an English and drama

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Christian Marclay’s The Clock comes to Melbourne by Arts Review

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) has announced that Melbourne audiences will now have the chance to experience Christian Marclay’s The Clock – an award-winning 24-…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:03AM

Heidi Schreck by Variety

The writer-performer on her scary-topical hit "What The Constitution Means To Me."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 04:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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CRM Software Isn’t Strategy by Joe Patti

Arts Professional UK had a great piece on developing a customer relationship management strategy (CRM). It is chock full of great resources including case studies, guides on how to choose a …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 03:12AM

Murdered Toddler’s Mother Protests against Making of Drama about the Killing by Blouin Artinfo

The mother of James Bulger, the two-year old who was murdered in 1993 in Liverpool, criticizes and protests against the Oscar nominations of the short film ‘Detainment,’ which is based o…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:03AM

Soprano Ermonela Jaho: ‘The first time I saw La Traviata, I thought I’d die if I never sang it’ by George Hall

After growing up in communist Albania and training in Italy, the soprano made her Covent Garden debut as a ‘jump-in’, replacing an

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Cate Blanchett Takes Theatre’s As a Provocation by Blouin Artinfo

The Londoners are jubilantly waiting for Cate Blanchett to appear at the National Theatre, for her role in Martin Crimp’s play ‘When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other.’ The role…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:52AM

Dea Birkett: Disability is no laughing matter when it comes to circus artists by Dea Birkett

A man limps awkwardly on to the stage, mimicking a mouth twisted to one side, head bent towards his feet. The audience

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lighting designer Rob Halliday: Building design is as key to the theatre experience as what goes on stage by Rob Halliday

Any way you look at it, and whatever your political views, March is shaping up to be quite the debacle from which

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

0601: On the Road with David Herzog - Cinderella at Venue Cymru by MusicalTalk

David Herzog returns to bring us belated holiday cheer from the cast of "Cinderella" at Venue Cymru in North Wales. Hold David's terrified American hand as he embarks into the popular Britis…

SOURCE: musicaltalk.libsyn.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Stage of the nation: what does it mean to be a national theatre? by Mark Fisher

The national theatres of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have all caused a stir about what they represent. How should they reflect a country’s identity?They had Richard Eyre on the ra…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM

3 Arts Marketing, Development & Ticketing Conferences to Choose From! by Artsjournal

New York, March 21-22; San Francisco, April 29-30; & Toronto, June 18-19. Build Your Next Generation Strategies for Revenue Growth. Sign up by Jan. 31 and bring 2 colleagues for FREE! (…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:04AM

Trippie Redd Hypes His Fave Rolling Loud Music Fest Highlights

Trippie Redd Hypes His Fave Rolling Loud Music Fest HighlightsYoung Hollywood hits up the Rolling Loud Music Festival in L.A. where we catch up with the one and only Trippie Redd, who shows …

SOURCE: younghollywood.com at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Chicago Theater Review: FUENTE OVEJUNA (City Lit) by Lawrence Bommer

#ME TOO, 15th-CENTURY STYLE If it didn’t actually happen, this play would not be believed. Its climax soars as, tortured by the Inquisition to reveal the murderer of the evil-doing Command…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 12:58AM

Perth Festival Writers Week announces 2019 Program by Arts Review

International headliners prize-winning Nigerian author and poet Ben Okri and Canadian author of Washington Black, Esi Edugyan will be joined by more than 100 writers, poets and journalists …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:57AM

Adam Pascal Joins the Cast of Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Original Rent star Adam Pascal returns home to the Nederlander Theatre on January 15, stepping in for Andy Karl in Broadway's Pretty Woman: The Musical. Pascal takes on the role of Edwar…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:18AM

Composer Maury Yeston And Designer Bob Mackie Featured At 92Y This Month by BroadwayWorld

Coming up this month at 92Y, a master class with a Tony Award-winning composer and a conversation with a world famous costume designer See the full details below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM

The Best Vintage Videos of Carol Channing - We went down a YouTube rabbit hole in honor of the late diva

As you've probably already heard, Carol Channing passed away today at the age of 97. Although she made a handful of movies and frequently appeared on TV, the stage was her home. It was where…

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

IMPRESSIONS: APAP Showcase at Peridance Capezio Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: APAP Showcase at Peridance Capezio Center, "Manuel Vignoulle’s Earth conjures up images of cells forming life by dividing and multiplying." Cecly Placenti, New York

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Post-Apartheid-Set Mies Julie Begins at CSC January 15 by Olivia Clement

Shariffa Ali directs the contemporary adaptation from Yaël Farber, starring Elise Kibler, James Udom, and Patrice Johnson Chevannes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

When a Conventional Choreographic Approach Won't Work - How Patrick McCollum found the right moves for Broadway's 'The Band's Visit'

How Patrick McCollum found the right moves for Broadway's The Band's Visit---How do you create choreography for a subtle story about human connection? That's what Patrick McCollum had to fig…

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

IMPRESSIONS: “BRIEFS: The Second Coming” at NYU Skirball Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: “BRIEFS: The Second Coming” at NYU Skirball Center, "Amidst the crazy costuming — dominatrix pleather, hip-hop gold chains, and neon Valley girl —  you could almost…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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