Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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“Singin’ in the Rain” at Shaftesbury Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Francis Holland School, Sloane Square, presents “Singin’ in the Rain” on February 10, 2019, at Shaftesbury Theatre, London.Following last year’s stupendous success of their productio…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:53PM

“Il Trovatore” at Seattle Opera, Washington by Blouin Artinfo

Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” is playing the perfect rousing vocal showcase at Seattle Opera.With its talented cast and mind-blowing music, “Il Trovatore” continues to enthrall at Washing…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:42PM

Building Trans Presence Onstage and Off At Bay Area Theatres

by Kari Barclay This year has proved again the vitality of trans and gender-nonconforming artists in the Bay Area. Peacock Rebellion in Oakland produced comedy and music centering queer and…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 11:35PM

World Premiere: “Winterreise” at Teatro alla Scala, Milan by Blouin Artinfo

Choreographer Angelin Preljocaj’s latest work, “Winterreise,” with Franz Schubert’s music runs from January 23- March 9, 2019, at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala.The Austrian bass barito…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:26PM

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

‘Silent Sky’ at The Colonial Players of Annapolis. “Go see ‘Silent Sky’ one, two, three, or as many times possible during its one month run. It is as thrilling as a cle…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:06PM

“The Fifth Domain,” Victor Lesniewski’s Cyber Espionage Play, Gets Utah Reading; Kareem Fahmy Directs by Kenneth Jones

Playwright Victor Lesniewski draws on his tech background — an engineering degree and a job in network security and cryptography — for his new play, The Fifth Domain, which is enjoying d…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 11:05PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Ariana Grande Announces Tracklist for ‘Thank U, Next’ by Erin Nyren

Ariana Grande has provided material for a thousand memes with the release of the tracklist for her fifth studio album, “Thank U, Next.” According to an Instagram post, the trackl…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:22PM

Review: In ‘Eddie and Dave,’ Van Halen Gets a Makeover by Ben Brantley

Amy Staats’s tale of the rowdy rise (and fall and rise and fall) of the rock band lets women loose in the glam metal boys’ club.

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

Review: Colin Quinn Won’t Be Pigeonholed in ‘Red State Blue State’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

In a smart if sometimes shaggy monologue that ponders a divided nation, Mr. Quinn worries about more than the occupant of the White House.

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

Theater Review: Eddie and Dave Tries to Get to What’s Real by Sara Holdren

“What really happened with David Lee Roth at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards?” we’re asked early in Amy Staats’s Eddie and Dave — both by the play’s narrator, a nostalgic former …

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:10PM

Can Comedy Conquer Tribalism? ‘Colin Quinn: Red State, Blue State’ by Matthew Wexler

Comedian Colin Quinn takes a bi-partisan stab at the state of the nation.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:06PM

Eddie and Dave: Running with the Devil, in Drag by Elysa Gardner

★★★★ A storied rock & roll rivalry is revisited hilariously, with a gender twist (and tenderness), in Amy Staats's new play The post Eddie and Dave: Running with the Devil, in D…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:01PM

Jane Franklin Dance presents ‘Picture This’ by Admin

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Perhaps a picture conjures up memories or leads to new thoughts and ideas. Virginia-based Jane Franklin Dance, a company that partners with musi…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 10:00PM

Eddie and Dave: Amy Staats Salutes Van Halen With a Half-Salute by David Finkle

★★★ A musical spoof that amuses for a while before becoming a typical rock-band demise tale The post Eddie and Dave: Amy Staats Salutes Van Halen With a Half-Salute appeared first on N…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 10:00PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Sara Bareilles Warms Up Broadway To The Tune Of $1 Million by Lee Seymour

The 'Waitress' composer enchanted fans with her third round onstage, while 'Choir Boy' is becoming a sleeper hit.

SOURCE: Forbes at 09:53PM

Ariana Grande’s New Album Will Cover Everything Including Space by Anne Victoria Clark

Though it might seem like the last Ariana Grande album just came out, we’re mere weeks away from the next Ariana Grande album already. And this time, it looks like the singer will be cover…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:49PM

COLIN QUINN: RED STATE BLUE STATE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by James Wilson

One thing that Americans can all agree on is that Americans cannot all agree on anything.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 09:09PM

Colin Quinn Red State Blue State: Snarking Over America’s States of Disunion by Michael Sommers

★★★ A curmudgeonly humorist stands up to gripe about various aspects of our polarized society The post Colin Quinn Red State Blue State: Snarking Over America’s States of Disunio…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: HIR (Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles) by Samuel Garza Bernstein

CRUEL INTENTIONS Now at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, Hir had its world premiere at Playwrights Horizon in 2015, engendering a rave in the The New York Times and going on to play internation…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:26PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Kaye Ballard, Broadway legend and star of sitcom 'The Mothers-In-Law,' dies at 93 by Palm Springs Desert Sun, Bruce Fessier, Palm Springs Desert Sun

Kaye Ballard, a decorated Broadway veteran and actress who appeared in "The Mothers-In-Law" and "The Doris Day Show," died Monday at 93.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 07:54PM

Red State Blue State Review: Colin Quinn making jokes about a modern civil war by New York Theater

Near the end of Colin Quinn’s stand-up comedy, which promises to “lay bare the absurdities…on both sides of the political divide,” the Saturday Night Live alumnus manages to insult e…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:38PM

Review: ‘Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State’ at the Minetta Lane Theatre by Deb Miller

Brooklyn-born comedian Colin Quinn, familiar to TV viewers everywhere for his regular appearances on Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central, and MTV’s Remote Control, continues to ignite New …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:30PM

Voting Ballot: ‘Best Actress’ as Part of MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

In a recent poll, MD Theatre Guide readers were given the chance to submit their write-in nominations for the Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. From the list of write-in submissions, th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:27PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Nude/Naked by Lara Altunian

The post Nude/Naked appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:56PM

Theater Review: THE REALISTIC JONESES (Shattered Globe Theatre and Theater Wit) by Lawrence Bommer

IS IT TOO REALISTIC, OR NOT REALISTIC ENOUGH? Is it smoke and mirrors or a trick of the light? No matter — the fact that nothing urgent is at stake in the 100 minutes of Will Leno’s�…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:46PM

Voting Ballot: ‘Best Actor’ as Part of MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

In a recent poll, MD Theatre Guide readers were given the chance to submit their write-in nominations for the Best of 2018 Readers’ Choice Awards. From the list of write-in submissions, th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:46PM

Hailey Kilgore, Jennifer Damiano, And Saycon Sengbloh to Join Scott Alan At Birdland by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award Nominee'sHailey KilgoreOnce on This Island,Saycon SengblohEclipsed andJennifer DamianoNext to Normal are part of the lineup for Scott Alan'sFebruary 25return to Birdland.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Shoshana Bean, Bonnie Milligan, Terrance Mann, Nancy Opel Lead Reading of GREETINGS FROM NIAGARA FALLS From The Creative Team Of NEWSIES by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has learned that earlier this month,a reading was held for a new musical titled GREETINGS FROM NIAGARA FALLS. The new musical currently in development reunites the creative tea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Photo Special: Broadway's Jennifer Leigh Warren in the Cast of RENT: Live by BroadwayWorld

January, 2019 is a big month for Jennifer as the Rent Live performance is January 27th on Fox and the BroadwayHD streaming of A Night with Janis Joplin began January 19th where Jennifer perf…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

How To Create A “Viral” Play (What Is That?) by Artsjournal

Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour:  “Marketing-wise at the time I didn’t have anyone helping me, so I put my email address in the show. I urged people to write to me. I asked a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:24PM

Chopin Was The Quintessential Composer For The Piano. But Was He A Great Composer? by Artsjournal

Alan Walker’s Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times, which came out in the U.S. last October, is the first full-scale English-language primary-source biography of Chopin.1Best known for his d…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:24PM

Kaye Ballard, Star of Broadway's The Golden Apple, Dead at 93 by Andy Lefkowitz

Kaye Ballard, a musical comedy star who found success on stage and screen, died of natural causes on January 21 in Rancho Mirage, California, according to Variety. She was 93. Born Catherin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Backstage at The Cher Show with Jarrod Spector, Episode 7: Day in the Life by Broadway.com

The Cher Show's Jarrod Spector takes us from sun up to sun down and gathers some good advice along the way.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:04PM

Darrell Hammond, Jason Gotay & Randy Rainbow Join Call Me Madam at City Center Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is complete for the upcoming City Center Encores! presentation of the 1950 musical Call Me Madam. Directed by Casey Hushion, choreographed by Tony nominee Denis Jones and m…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:03PM

Get a First Look at Tiki Barber Singing & Strutting in Kinky Boots on Broadway

Watch Tiki Barber make his Broadway debut as Don in Kinky Boots.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 06:03PM

Theatre Review: ‘Next to Normal’ at Port Tobacco Players by Mary Ann Johnson

In the best of circumstances, this is a demanding, difficult musical; and the circumstances at the Port Tobacco Players Theatre were quite good. The troupe were up to the challenge and did n…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:01PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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SHIZ: Broadway Meets Sketch Comedy by Sandi Durell

  by Sheila Watko   What if one of the Six Merry Murderesses of the Cook County Jail was a terrible storyteller? How would the course of Alison Bechdel’s life have been altered i…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 05:57PM

Go Inside the First Rehearsal for If Pretty Hurts Ugly Must Be a Muhfucka Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The world premiere of Tori Sampson’s new play will begin performances at Playwrights Horizons February 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:42PM

The Wilma Theater presents Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Alaina Johns

With its new adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ the Wilma Theater promises to reimagine Shakespeare as something leaner, hipper, and more modern than ever before. Alaina Johns reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:37PM

BE MORE CHILL Karaoke Available Today From Ghostlight Records by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight RecordsandTwo River Theaterhave announced the release ofBE MORE CHILLKaraoke Original Cast Recordingto celebratethe Broadway-bound musical sensation, available today,Tuesday, Janu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Terrence Mann, Karen Ziemba, Louise Pitre And More To Lead Ahrens & Flaherty's MARIE in Seattle by BroadwayWorld

Broadway visionaries meet ballet royalty at The 5th Avenue Theatre this spring in Marie A New Musical. Tony Award-winning authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Ragtime, Once On This Islan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Jason Gotay, Darrell Hammond, and Randy Rainbow Join Encores! CALL ME MADAM by BroadwayWorld

Final casting for the Encores production ofCall Me Madamas part of City Center's 75th Anniversary Season has been announced.Jason GotayKenneth Gibson,Darrell HammondGrand Duke Otto, andRandy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

A First Look at Brooklyn's Immersive Oscar at the Crown by Marc J. Franklin

The queer musical/nightclub experience, inspired by Oscar Wilde, began performances January 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:25PM

A Scaffold Is Intruding On A Historic James Turrell Ceiling “Window” by Artsjournal

The obstruction seems to be protruding from the gargantuan high-rises going up across the street from PS1, at 22-44 Jackson Avenue. These two residential buildings, which replaced the former…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:18PM

How Did The English Language Come To Be? by Artsjournal

Is it fair to say it’s a mongrel language, drawing influence from all over. So it is important to remember that the formation of English was influenced by a huge range of ethnic and ge…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:18PM

All-Or-Nothing? Following Dreams Is Fine, But It’s Not Everything by Artsjournal

Advocates of dream-following, of commitment and career leaps of faith, often say: ‘You’ll regret it if you don’t.’ They might be right about that (actually, they almost certainly are…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:18PM

Jason Gotay, Darrell Hammond, Randy Rainbow Join Carmen Cusack and More in Encores! Call Me Madam by Ryan McPhee

Performances will run February 6–10 at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

Diane Warren will ‘Fight’ to win Best Song Oscar on her 10th try against her former co-nominee Lady Gaga by Daniel Montgomery

Songwriter extraordinaire Diane Warren just received her 10th Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, but she has never won, so it’s appropriate that her song is titled “I’…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 05:00PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Planning your college visit by Joe Deer

Must-do experiences for finding the right theatre program The post Planning your college visit appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 04:57PM

Broadway Grosses: Waitress Breaks a Million with New Duo Sara Bareilles & Gavin Creel by Broadway.com

Grosses are rising at the hit Broadway musical Waitress, which surpassed one million dollars in its second week featuring new stars Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel. In the third engagement ap…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Welcome to the Land of Lola, Tiki Barber! Check Out the Football Legend's First Bow in Kinky Boots by Lindsey Sullivan

Touchdown! Tiki Barber, the former football running back who played for the New York Giants for 10 seasons, officially made his Broadway debut as Don in Kinky Boots on January 18 at the Al H…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

School of Rock Celebrates Final Broadway Performance with Former Kid Cast Members by Eric King

After three years on Broadway, School of Rock played its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on January 20. For the occasion, several alums of the musical came…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

Tony Winner Chuck Cooper, Mean Girls' Erika Henningsen and Kyle Selig, More Set for Broadway by the Year by Dan Meyer

The concert will highlight famous musicals from 1928 and 1935.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Behind the Sheet by Mark Dundas Wood

Obviously, this is a play for which any sort of a happy ending will be deeply compromised, but what Simpson does so beautifully is show us how these women overcome their suspicions and envy …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 04:50PM

Broadway Rocks Steady With $32M; ‘Waitress’ Returns To $1M Club by Greg Evans

Broadway box office found a mid-winter groove as departing shows departed and recent openers moved beyond the comps and press seat period, leaving ticket buyers to buoy the 31-show roster wi…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:49PM

Most Personality Quizzes Are Junk Science. Here’s One from @FiveThirtyEight That Isn’t. Let’s See How Arts Admins Stack Up. by Drew McManus

If you’re a data nerd then you almost certainly know about FiveThirtyEight.com, statistician Nate Silver’s number-crunching hub of data goodness. Recently, they posted a personal…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 04:43PM

Hailey Kilgore, Lesli Margherita, More Will Join Scott Alan at Birdland by Andrew Gans

The February 25 concert will feature the songwriter at the piano, accompanied by a host of Broadway performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Studio Theatre Announces New Round of Commissions by American Theatre Editors

The group of commissioned writers and directors will create and develop Studio-specific works.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:33PM

Larissa FastHorse, Cristal Chanelle Truscott Among Creative Capital Awardees by American Theatre Editors

More than 60 percent of the awarded artists this year are women, and 77 percent are people of color.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:29PM

Death House by Lara Altunian

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:28PM

Andrew Rincón to Receive 2019/20 New Light New Voices Award by American Theatre Editors

Rincón's new play was chosen from among 300 submissions.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 04:23PM

A walk on the farce side: “Noises Off” at Two River Theater by Philip

One can imagine the Two River Theater staff meeting to select a catch-phrase for their “Noises Off” advertising campaign. It is fitting that they settled on “One of the funniest plays …

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 04:23PM

“Beach Blanket Babylon” at Club Fugazi in San Francisco by Richard Seff

There is a phenomenon in San Francisco that has been running for over 6,000 performances ever since 1974; and, in my recent visit with family, I was  taken to see it.  I went as a …

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 04:18PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/20/19 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1202019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

VIDEO: Brandon Victor Dixon and Mario Talk to GMA DAY About Their Love of Performing and RENT LIVE by Stage Tube

RENT LIVE starsBrandon Victor Dixon and Mario were guests on today's episode of 'GMA Day.' Dixon and Mario sat down with Michael Strahan and to talk about their love of performing, RENT, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/22 by Bww Special

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM

Hir by Lara Altunian

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:07PM

It’s Popular To Dump On “Rich” Cities. Why? by Artsjournal

Well, there’s bad traffic. And unaffordable housing. Unaffordable everything. And income inequality. And forget about getting anything done. But why should this be? Rich cities should …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

Rock ‘n’ Roll Laundry: Meet The Guy Who Washes The Clothes For The Superstars’ Touring Shows by Artsjournal1

“The world’s top specialist for tour laundry, [Hans-Jürgen] Topf has traveled with many of the world’s biggest music acts, including Madonna, Pink and Beyoncé. As tours h…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

Can Translations Be Anything More Than Compromises? by Artsjournal

Doesn’t translating a work of literature inevitably involve moving things around and altering many of the relations between the words in the original? In which case, either the original’…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

Stories on Stage celebrates 10 years of bringing the written word to life in Sacramento

When Valerie Fioravanti moved to Sacramento, she had one question: Where are my people? A native New Yorker and award-winning fiction writer, she missed a writing community, its stimulating …

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 04:04PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Sharon Catherine Brown, Megan Sikora, and More to Star in Off-Broadway's Chick Flick the Musical by Olivia Clement

The new musical comedy is a celebration of female friendship, laughter, and life lessons from the movies we know and love.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:58PM

Richmond HIV activist Zakia McKensey to play herself in 'Trans Scripts, Part 1: The Women' by Susan Haubenstock

Trans activist and pioneer Zakia McKensey will be portraying herself for the first time in the Richmond Triangle Players production of Trans Scripts, Part I: The Women, which will also featu…

SOURCE: www.richmond.com at 03:56PM

Wicked Gives Us Boy-Band Vibes in 'What Is This Feeling?' #OutofOz Video by Broadway.com

On the heels of a nationally televised 15th-anniversary celebration, the smash hit musical Wicked has delivered up a new #OutofOz unlike any other. A trio of alums of the Broadway hit have c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:54PM

John Barrowman UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tickets are now on sale for the John Barrowman UK Tour – Fabulous! This post John Barrowman UK Tour first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:51PM

Listen: Ethan Hawke on ‘True West’ and the Ghost of Philip Seymour Hoffman by Gordon Cox

Ethan Hawke had a long relationship with Sam Shepard and his work — but he never thought he’d end up on Broadway in “True West.” That’s because Philip Seymour H…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:50PM

Jason Sherwood: Designer for Rent Live on Fox by Mark A. Robinson

Fox’s live broadcast of the hit musical Rent is coming up, and rehearsals are well under way and designers are working their magic to bring the production to life. As the Sunday, January 2…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:49PM

FEATURED SHOW: Check out these ★★★★ reviews for Anomaly at Old Red Lion Theatre by Featured Content

"A gripping production" and an "important play" featuring "top notch performances" - critics and bloggers have been full of praise for WildChild Productions' #MeToo drama Anomaly at the Old …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:43PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/22

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42PM

Grosses Analysis: School of Rock Gets Box-Office Boost in Final Week on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical ended its run January 20 after playing more than 1,300 performances at the Winter Garden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

British Alternate ‘Mockingbird’ Killed Over Stage Rights: Smash Broadway Version Plans UK Mounting by Greg Evans

A decades-old stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird won’t be flying around the UK and Ireland after all. Announced in the summer, the theatrical version of Harper Lee’s novel…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:31PM

Ethan Hawke by Variety

The actor talks 'True West' and the ghost of Philip Seymour Hoffman.

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 03:14PM

What Life Advice Did Carol Channing Offer Broadway’s Original Annie, Andrea McArdle? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth remembers the late great Carol Channing, shares a hilarious onstage mishap of his from A New Brain, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Theatre News: Aldersgate Church Theatre presents ‘Guys and Dolls, Jr’ by Guest Author

Roll the Dice: Enjoy ACCT’s Production of Guys and Dolls Jr.   By Cynthia Westham   I hadn’t heard “I love you a bushel and a peck” since my mother sang it to me as a child…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:09PM

Top Theatre Stories: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest on the Oscar nominations, American Son on Netflix, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:09PM

A Sneak Peek at We’ll Have Manhattan: Rodgers & Hart in New York With Santino Fontana by Marc J. Franklin

The concerts, conceived by the upcoming Tootsie star, will be presented January 26–28 as part of 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:08PM

BWW Poll: What RENT LIVE Song Are You Most Looking Forward To? by Bww Polls

The wait for Rent Live is almost over Mark, Roger, and the whole gang are coming to FOX this Sunday night for a live broadcasted production starring Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, and more

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

VIDEO: Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey & More Channel Their Inner Boy Band in WICKED's Latest Out Of Oz Installment by Stage Tube

What happens whenboy band meets BroadwayIn the latestinstallment of Out Of Oz, Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey, Jeff Heimbrock, Daniel Quadrino, and Jeremy Thompson perform What Is Thi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

‘American Son’ Play Starring Kerry Washington Will Be Adapted by Netflix by Peter Libbey

Ms. Washington said on “The Tonight Show” on Monday that the Netflix version will “kind of be this movie-play hybrid event.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM

Broadway ‘Mockingbird’ Precludes British ‘Mockingbird’ by Alex Marshall

A British production of “To Kill A Mockingbird” has been canceled after the producer Scott Rudin asserted his stage rights to the book.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM

Kaye Ballard, Indefatigable Comedian and Actress, Dies at 93 by Neil Genzlinger

Best known for the 1960s sitcom “The Mothers-in-Law,” she also had memorable turns in Broadway musicals and rode the nightclub circuit for years.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:04PM

What The Dance World Needs From Artistic Directors (And Doesn’t Always Get Enough Of) by Artsjournal1

“‘Oftentimes people get put into this position just because they were a star performer,’ says Sacramento Ballet artistic director Amy Seiwert. But leading a healthy, thrivi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:04PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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'Evil Dead the Musical' at Pride Arts Center is a parody in the spirit of the original — is that always a good thing? by Kerry Reid

Long before “Scream” sent up the teen slasher genre, there was the “Evil Dead” trilogy. Director Sam Raimi’s low-budget homage/spoof series blended H.P. Lovecraft’s mythos about …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:50PM

Watch Ashley Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey, Jeff Heimbrock, Daniel Quadrino, Jeremy Thompson Sing Wicked’s ‘What Is This Feeling?’ by Andrew Gans

The video is the latest in the #OutofOz series, offering new interpretations of Stephen Schwartz’s songs from the hit musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Opening Night of New York City Ballet's Winter Season Honors Stravinsky and Balanchine January 22 by Charles M. Joseph

Playbill revisits a 2012 essay exploring the partnership between the legendary composer and NYCB co-founder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:34PM

Jazzy Ash and the Leaping Lizards at Family Arts Fest by Pauline Adamek

Children’s musician Jazzy Ash brings her lively, family-friendly New Orleans-themed music to Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at 11 …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:24PM

Out of Oz: The Men of Wicked Perform “What Is This Feeling?” by Broadwaydirect

In this installment of Out Of Oz, Ashely Parker Angel, Kyle Dean Massey, Jeff Heimbrock, Daniel Quadrino, and Jeremy Thompson perform “What Is This Feeling?” The post Out of Oz: The Men…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:19PM

Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by Castaways Repertory Theatre by Kendall Mostafavi

The Castaways Repertory Theatre opened their production of Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare’s better-known romantic comedies, this past weekend. The story is packed with chicaner…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:13PM

Kaye Ballard, Star of Broadway’s The Golden Apple, Dies at 93 by Adam Hetrick

She introduced the classic “Lazy Afternoon” in her 1954 Broadway debut in The Golden Apple.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:10PM

The familial irritation in ‘Gulf View Drive’ is likely to strike a chord with every viewer by Celia Wren

Another play about beleaguered lovers is Pointless Theatre’s new offering, “Visions of Love.”

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:04PM

BEAUTIFUL Offers Free Tickets to Furloughed Federal Workers by BroadwayWorld

Federal employees on furlough due to the partial government shutdown will be given free admission toBeautiful - The Carole King Musicalfor select Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Kaye Ballard, Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 93 by BroadwayWorld

Actress, Singer and Comedienne Kaye Ballard died today, January 22, 2019, peacefully at home in Rancho Mirage, CA at age 93 after a brief illness.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

Review Roundup: Critics Weigh in on ABOUT ALICE by Review Roundups

Theatre for a New Audience is currently staging the world premiere ofAbout Alice, a new play byCalvin Trillin, inspired by his 2007 memoir of the same name. The production, directed byLeonar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM

BWW TV: How Do You Measure a Song? RENT Company Picks Their Favorite Musical Moments! by Tv - Press Previews

From the iconic 'Seasons of Love' to the anthemic 'Finale B' the energetic 'La Vie Boheme' to the tragic 'I'll Cover You Reprise,' Rent is full of exceptional musical momentsand FOX is bring…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:03PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tiler Peck, Terrence Mann, Dee Hoty, and Karen Ziemba Set for Marie at Seattle's 5th Avenue by Adam Hetrick

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s new musical about the 14-year-old dancer who inspired Degas will open April 5 in Seattle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Loy A. Webb on What to Expect From Off-Broadway Premiere of Her Play The Light by Olivia Clement

The playwright, cast, and creative team open up about MCC's first production in its brand-new theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:50PM

Changing The Face Of Ballet, Both Onstage And Behind The Scenes by Artsjournal1

“Called ‘The Equity Project: Increasing the Presence of Blacks in Ballet,’ the three-year initiative, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is a partnership between Da…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Why Do We Fall For Fake News? Researchers Have Theories by Artsjournal

Much of the debate among researchers falls into two opposing camps. One group claims that our ability to reason is hijacked by our partisan convictions: that is, we’re prone to rationaliza…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:48PM

Review: ‘Submission’ by Scena Theatre by David Siegel

Go with no preconceived notions to best absorb Scena Theatre’s Submission, the American premiere theater adaptation of the 2015 European best-selling novel by French author Michel Houelleb…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:42PM

Big Apple Circus Returning to National Harbor by News Desk

The Big Apple Circus is back in the DC region for its second year. From February 14 through March 24, the Big Apple Circus will transform National Harbor into a big top with a modern twist …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:41PM

Thinking Out of the Box by American Theatre Editors

Arts and theatre programs won't fix our nation's incarceration problem, but they can do concrete and demonstrable good.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:38PM

A Role for Theatre in Criminal Justice? by American Theatre Editors

Formerly incarcerated individuals and corrections officials make a strong case.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:36PM

Escape Behind Bars by American Theatre Editors

St. Louis's Prison Performing Arts helps young inmates discover and rediscover their creative and interactive selves.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:34PM

Free to Be: A Diary From Women’s Prison by American Theatre Editors

What am I learning while doing time, apart from mopping the gym? I'm getting to know people in transition.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:30PM

Prison Theatre Programs by American Theatre Editors

Check out these theatre companies, programs, and projects across the country that aim to rehabilitate prisoners through the arts.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:28PM

Broadway-Bound Be More Chill Releases Karaoke Album by Joshua Lezmi

Find out how you could win a chance to perform at the Lyceum Theatre when the musical hits the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

Video: Actors and director meet at first rehearsal for award-winning hip hop play ‘Hype Man’ by Fountaintheatre

Last night, the company of actors, director, design and production team for our upcoming West Coast Premiere of Hype Man gathered together for the exciting first rehearsal.  After filling o…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 01:09PM

Oscars snub Bradley Cooper as director, 'Beale Street' as best picture

Academy awards voters lauded musical drama "A Star is Born" with eight nominations on Tuesday but surprisingly failed to recognize Bradley Cooper in the best director category for his retell…

SOURCE: Reuters at 01:07PM

ON BROADWAY: The Prom is ‘every theatre fan’s dream’ ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, The Prom provides pure elation mixed with comedy so expertly that you can’t fail to leave with a beaming smile on your face.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Watch Tiki Barber Make His Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The former New York Giants star stepped into the role of Don January 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Downton Abbey Favorite Penelope Wilton to Star in London Revival of The Bay at Nice by Dan Meyer

Richard Eyre will direct the Menier Chocolate Factory production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:56PM

Emotional stakes high for us all in Mile Square Theatre's 'I and You' by David Menzies | The Jersey Journal

In the play, Caroline (played by Simone Grossman) is an ill, homebound high school student visited by classmate Anthony (played by Roland Lane) for a project about Walt Whitman. The team for…

SOURCE: NJ.com at 12:53PM

‘Turning The Usual Pattern Of Arts Engagement On Its Head’ by Artsjournal1

An Arts Council England-funded program called Creative People and Places “aims to increase arts participation in places where people are less likely to take part in arts activity”…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Gallery Sues Former Employee For Stealing “Trade Secrets” by Artsjournal

It alleges that Bona Yoo, a former director who is now working at Lévy Gorvy gallery as a sales director, “surreptitiously copied valuable trade secrets” from Lehmann Maupin’s compute…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Cultures intertwine over food and family in San Diego Rep's 'Aubergine' by James Hebert

Whatever else it accomplishes, Julia Cho’s play “Aubergine” promises to give eggplant a good name. Or at least a better name than “eggplant.” The more graceful term “aubergine”…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 12:45PM

Etienne Daho at the Electric Brixton — chanson, electropop and moody rock

The French singer’s London gig was a journey through the phases of his career

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:42PM

Russwin Francisco on Art, Creativity and Receiving LA TI DO’s 2019 Joel Markowitz Award by Darby Dejarnette

LA TI DO Productions will present its second annual Joel Markowitz Award at LUCKY: A 7th Anniversary on January 28, 2019. Russwin Francisco, a film actor, producer and business owner, was ch…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:40PM

Nothing But Time: When ‘Godot’ Came to San Quentin by American Theatre Editors

How the Actor's Workshop's storied 1957 performance of the Beckett play at California's oldest prison set the stage for collaborations between correctional facilities and U.S. theatres.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:38PM

Taipei Dangdai art fair sweeps into town

Taiwan acquires its own, truly international event with a host of high-quality exhibitors and big sales

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:37PM

Clarke Peters Replaces Giles Terera in Rachel Chavkin's The American Clock at The Old Vic by Andy Lefkowitz

Stage-and-screen alum Clarke Peters (The Wire) has joined the cast of The Old Vic's upcoming staging of Arthur Miller's The American Clock. Peters will take on the roles of Robe…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Mystic Pizza Stage Musical in the Works with Original Score from Melissa Etheridge by Andy Lefkowitz

Melissa Etheridge will serve up a slice of musical heaven with an upcoming stage adaptation of the 1988 MGM flick Mystic Pizza. Etheridge is crafting original music and lyrics for the n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Megan Sikora & More to Star in Chick Flick the Musical at the Westside Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for the off-Broadway premiere of Chick Flick: The Musical, set to debut at the Westside Theatre next month. David Ruttura will direct and Sarah O'Gleby will choreogr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

A superb cast in The Reincarnation of Red Plum, Xiqu Centre, Hong Kong

Tong Tik-sang’s Chinese opera marked the gala opening of the new West Kowloon Cultural District’s first venue

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:22PM

Unknown Pleasures — a rewarding mixed bill at the Théâtre National de Chaillot, Paris

Ballet de Lorraine performed five pieces in a dance programme with an intriguing twist

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:21PM

Chicago debut of 'Djembe! The Show' announces a Broadway cast and official run dates by Kt Hawbaker

“Djembe! The Show,” which makes its U.S. debut at Chicago’s Apollo Theater, announced its official cast and run dates on Tuesday, amending the show’s previously announced schedule. C…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:10PM

LA TI DO to present Joel Markowitz Award at ‘LUCKY: A 7th Anniversary’ by News Desk

LA TI DO will present its second annual Joel Markowitz Award at LUCKY: A 7th Anniversary on January 28, 2019. Washington, DC’s premiere cabaret series will award DC business owner Russwin …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:04PM

On the Ubiquitous Bill Bixby by Trav S.D.

A tribute today to the late Bill Bixby (Wilfred Bailey Everett Bixby III, 1934-1993). I would describe Bixby as a “likable, light” actor — he was more than up to a wide ran…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:04PM

Hands off my anecdote! The couple who mine their love-life for laughs by Paul Fleckney

When you and your partner are both standups, jokes are a competitive business. But are there any limits? Sarah Keyworth and Catherine Bohart reveal all“When something funny happens to us,�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:04PM

Watch Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez Perform "Who Knows" From I Can Get It For You Wholesale

Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez returns to Feinstein's/54 Below with her can't-miss solo concert.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:00PM

Heléne Yorke Proves Her Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The American Psycho and Bullets Over Broadway star’s comedy chops are on display in full force.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

’A thrilling night at the theatre’: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION – County Hall ★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Witness For The Prosecution is a glorious fusion of classic storytelling, first class production values and top-notch acting.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Why Tony Winner Victoria Clark Is an Actor’s Director by Andrew Gans

Clark is currently directing the Classic Stage Company production of The Dance of Death.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:58AM

‘A Quick 5’ with Matt Calvert by Susan Brall

“Heathers the Musical” is playing Wednesday, Jan. 23, Thursday, Jan. 24, Friday, Jan. 25, and Saturday, Jan. 26 at Dominion Stage at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arl…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:58AM

Lindsay Mendez Interview: 54 Below and Golden Age Classics by Cleo Aukland

Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez brings her solo show to Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:54AM

Dance Review: ‘Cinderella’ by New Adventures at the Kennedy Center by Norah Dick

Matthew Bourne’s stunning new production of Cinderella announces its glamour and drama even before the curtain rises. The audience is treated to a backdrop featuring a glittering blue slip…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:51AM

Melissa Etheridge at Work on Mystic Pizza Musical by Adam Hetrick

The 1988 film starring Julie Roberts is being adapted for the stage by the Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

Mean Girls on Broadway: “I’d Rather Be Me” Official Lyrics & Meaning by Iris Chan

Mean Girls on Broadway is a hit and has already grossed over $63 million in ticket sales to date. “I’d Rather Be Me” appears on Mean Girls (Original Broadway Cast Recording) and is pro…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:49AM

WATCH: What to Expect From the Production Design of Rent on Fox by Roberto Araujo

Production Designer Jason Sherwood shares with Playbill how he brought Rent to live television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM

MYSTIC PIZZA Musical in the Works with Music by Melissa Etheridge, Book by Gordon Greenberg & Sas Goldberg by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that an all new musical stage adaptation of the 1988 motion picture MYSTIC PIZZA is now in development.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

U.K. Tour of To Kill a Mockingbird Canceled; Broadway Producers Claim Exclusive Rights by Olivia Clement

The 2019 tour of the Christopher Sergel adaptation of the novel was scheduled to kick off in Leicester in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Beautiful to Offer Free Tickets During Government Shutdown by Iris Chan

It was announced today that federal employees on furlough due to the partial government shutdown will be given free admission to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical for select Tuesday, Thurs…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:45AM

‘A Criminally Underappreciated Moviemaker’: In Praise Of Elaine May by Artsjournal1

Describing her as “a terrific director of actors whose comedy can lacerate,” New York Times co-chief film critic Manohla Dargis reviews May’s career, from her 1971 directin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Surprise: 300-Year-Old Painting Uncovered In Fashion Boutique Remodel by Artsjournal

Boutique renovations, like most renovations, are often delayed. They frequently run over budget. But rarely are they delayed and over budget because a mysterious artwork more than three cent…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Intelligent, Intrepid, And Generally Appalling: The Real-Life Forger Played By Melissa McCarthy In ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ by Artsjournal1

Historian and biographer Kathryn Hughes recounts the improbable career and character of Lee Israel, a talented and diligent biographer who turned into a talented and diligent criminal, alcoh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Choreographer Matthew Bourne appointed patron of Tring Park School by Georgia Snow

Choreographer Matthew Bourne has been named patron of Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. The school in Hertfordshire specialises in dance

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:42AM

Musical adaptation of ‘Mystic Pizza’ in development by Caitlin Huston

A musical stage adaptation of “Mystic Pizza,” featuring the songs of Melissa Etheridge, is in development. The adaptation of the 1988 film will feature a book by Gordon Greenberg, the di…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:41AM

Making Light by Daniel Jackson

By Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson talks about creating an interactive DIY lighting system—that the audience partially controlled—for a recent production that took place almost entirely i…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:39AM

Review: Violet, Charing Cross Theatre by Grace Patrick

Review: Violet, Charing Cross Theatre3.0Overall ScoreI suppose my key issue with Violet lay directly in the story being told. There’s something hard to swallow about the very core of it: a…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:36AM

Ferment Fortnight at Bristol Old Vic – our pick of this year’s shows by Heather Marks

Ferment Fortnight puts artists from across the South West on stage at Bristol Old Vic twice a year, and is part of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:31AM

Broadway at the Oscars. Rent Live Preview. The Stages of Life. Super Bowl LIII Commercial on Stage. #Stageworthy News of the Week by New York Theater

The same week that Carol Channing died at the age of 97, Steven Spielberg announced that 17-year-old Rachel Zegler, a high school student in New Jersey, would be the new Maria in the film re…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:24AM

Kerry Washington-Led American Son to Be Filmed for Netflix by Andy Lefkowitz

Christopher Demos-Brown's star-packed Broadway-debut play American Son may be concluding its limited engagement on January 27, but audiences worldwide will soon have the chance to see th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Read Reviews for About Alice Off-Broadway by Joshua Lezmi

Calvin Trillin’s new play, about his late wife Alice Trillin, opened January 20 at Theatre For a New Audience at Polonsky Shakespeare Center .

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

National Portrait Gallery set for redevelopment

New entrance to be opened in northern façade as part of £35m scheme

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 11:03AM

Choir Boy Star John Clay III Brings You Behind-the-Scenes for a Two-Show Day on Broadway

John Clay III brings Instagram along for a two-show day at Broadway's hit new play Choir Boy.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:02AM

Melissa Etheridge Prepping Musical ‘Mystic Pizza’ For Stage Delivery by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Rocker Melissa Etheridge will provide the musical ingredients for a stage adaptation of Mystic Pizza, the 1988 MGM rom-com that launched Julia Roberts and gave an early look at a …

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM

Text of the Day: Coming Clean by Aleks Sierz

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

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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New Dramatists Will Honor Nathan Lane With 2019 Distinguished Achievement Award by Andrew Gans

Lane will be celebrated in May at the organization's 70th Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Watch the Official Trailer for HBO's Song of Parkland Documentary by Andrew Gans

The documentary follows Tony-honored high school drama teacher Melody Herzfeld and the Stoneman Douglas drama club, who helped bring their community together following the Parkland shooting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

A First Look at Joan Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere, starring Tony nominee Johanna Day, began performances January 19 at the HERE Arts Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:53AM

Brendon Urie Teases Panic! At The Disco on Broadway with Incredible Fan Art by TV News Desk

A recent post on the Panic At The Disco's Instagram hints at a potential Broadway run for the band.The photoshows front man BrendonUrie holding a playbill based on Panic's most recent album,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Snubs and Surprises of the 2019 OSCARS Nominations by Kaitlin Milligan

This morning, nominations for the 91stOSCARSwere announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Kumail Nanjiani.Find out who was snubbed and what surprised us

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

New Dramatists Will Honor Nathan Lane At 2019 Spring Luncheon by BroadwayWorld

New Dramatists, Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premier playwright development laboratory, will honor three-time Tony Award winner, Nathan Lane, with its 2019 Distinguished Achievement…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

‘Roma’ And ‘The Favourite’ Lead Oscar Nominations by Artsjournal1

Both films received ten nods each, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress. The Roma nominations are making a bit of history: it’s the first Netflix original …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:36AM

How Do You Make ‘Twelve Angry Men’ Relevant In 2019? Cast Six White And Six Black Jurors by Artsjournal1

Director Sheldon Epps: “There is language in this play that you may have heard in a CNN report the night before. … It’s always been about racial issues; we’re just height…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:36AM

Using Virtual Reality To Design New Musical Instruments For The Disabled by Artsjournal1

The leader and a researcher from the Performance Without Barriers project write about how, always working with disabled performers themselves, they’ve adapted VR technology to augment …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:36AM

Jordan Fisher Shares His Rent Memories by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of Rent on Fox reveals how he started acting and his reaction to seeing Broadway’s Rent for the first time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:25AM

‘It’s a Man’s World’ – Or Is It? An Interview with Lindsay Lavin and Ilana Gabrielle, Bringing their Cabaret Act to The Green Room 42 by Deb Miller

BFFs since their school days at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Lindsay Lavin and Ilana Gabrielle make their return to the stage together at The Green Room 42, Broadway’s newest urban…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:21AM

Glenn Close, Bradley Cooper & More Earn 2019 Oscar Nominations by Eric King

Three-time Tony Award winner Glenn Close and Tony nominee Bradley Cooper have earned 2019 Academy Award nominations. The nominees were announced by actors Kumail Nanjiani and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

CBS Sunday Morning Remembers Carol Channing by Ruthie Fierberg

Interview clips, performance highlights, and more in honor of the Tony winner’s passing.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:07AM

Phosphoros Theatre’s Syed Haleem Najibi: ‘We’ve told our stories in court many times, but here we take centre stage’ by Giverny Masso

Syed Haleem Najibi has shared his experiences of his journey from Afghanistan to the UK as an unaccompanied minor in productions with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM

‘Extraordinary study of belief’: OUR LADY OF KIBEHO – Northampton by Not Exactly Billington

Katori Hall teams up once again with director James Dacre to present the extraordinary Our Lady of Kibeho, a study on belief that is at once universal and deeply personal, while also scrutin…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Disney’s Frozen Will Open in Australia in 2020 by Andrew Gans

The musical based on the 2013 film will play Sydney’s Capitol Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:58AM

Broadway’s American Son, With Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale, to Be Adapted for Netflix by Ryan McPhee

Washington and Pasquale—as well as Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee—will reprise their performances for the streaming platform.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:53AM

Broadway’s American Son Starring Kerry Washington Will Be Adapted for Netflix by Drew Shade

The Broadway play American Son starring Kerry Washington will find a home on the streaming platform Netflix. The announcement was made Monday night on the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy F…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:49AM

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:48AM

Joseph Wambaugh: “Police Story” — and Other Police Stories by Trav S.D.

January 22 is the birthday of writer and former police officer Joseph Wambaugh (b. 1937). Wambaugh is a critical figure in the evolution of police drama, taking it into a direction of greate…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:48AM

20 Show Tunes And Their Pop Song Counterparts by Joseph Kisiday

Part of Broadway’s appeal to the masses is its ability to cross platforms. For example, show tunes such as “Aquarius” (“Hair”), “Superstar” (Jesus Christ Superstar), and “One…

SOURCE: theatrenerds.com at 09:44AM

Dance Review: Dorrance Dance’s Tapestration by Marcia B. Siegel

I thought I'd never seen such a thrilling example of how dance and music can combine and feed each other. The post Dance Review: Dorrance Dance’s Tapestration appeared first on The Art…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:32AM

Magic Time!: ‘Jeffrey’ at Rainbow Theatre Project by John Stoltenberg

If there’s such a thing as gay wit, Paul Rudnick’s got a load of it. Imagine Oscar Wilde and Noël Coward if they could be out about it. Yeah, Rudnick ranks with them and then so…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:27AM

‘A Star Is Born,’ ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Mary Poppins’ Lead Oscar Music Nominations by Jem Aswad

Songs from “A Star Is Born,” “Black Panther,” “RBG,” “Mary Poppins Returns” and “The Ballad of Lester Scruggs” were nominated for Best Song for the 2019 Academy Awards, a…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:26AM

Review: Murder, She Didn’t Write, Leicester Square Theatre by Alexandra Wilbraham

Review: Murder, She Didn’t Write, Leicester Square Theatre4.0starsHow do you write a review for a show where the performance doesn’t have a script and the jokes have to be made up on the…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:24AM

UK To Get Third National Classical Radio Station by Artsjournal1

“Scala Radio, a station designed to have a more casual and youthful approach than its established rivals [BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM], with a focus on film scores and work by modern co…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

Guy Who Bought Banksy Mural On Welsh Garage Will Build Urban Art Centre Around It by Artsjournal1

Art dealer John Brandler, who paid an unannounced sum in the hundreds of thousands of pounds to the garage’s owner, says that he met with officials from the city of Port Talbot (where …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

How The Forward Ran Through Cash And Had To Give Up On Print by Artsjournal1

“The death of the Forward‘s print edition, and the slashes to its masthead, cap off decades of financial bleeding.” The publisher says the paper has run at a loss since 194…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

America’s Oldest Jewish Newspaper, The Forward, Shuts Down Its Print Editions by Artsjournal1

“[Founded in 1897 and] once known as The Jewish Daily Forward, the [Yiddish] publication first put out supplements in English in the 1980s and started a weekly edition in English in 19…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24AM

New Dramatists selects Nathan Lane to receive distinguished achievement award by Caitlin Huston

New Dramatists has selected Nathan Lane as the recipient of its 2019 Distinguished Achievement Award. The annual award, which will be presented at its 70th Annual Luncheon in May, is given t…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 09:22AM

Broadway In Chicago Announces “KINKY BOOTS” Digital Lottery by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce there will be a digital lottery and rush [...] The post Broadway In Chicago Announces “KINKY BOOTS” Digital Lottery appeared first on Showbiz…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 09:18AM

Glenn Close, Lady Gaga, More Among 2019 Oscar Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The Favourite and Roma led the pack with ten nods each.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:10AM

For Many With Disabilities, 'Let It Go' Is An Anthem Of Acceptance by Joseph Shapiro

The breakout song from Disney's Frozen has inspired many marginalized groups — but its message of rejecting stigma holds special resonance for disabled people and their families.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:06AM

Shariffa Ali and Victoria Clark on Directing and Strindberg by Victoria Myers

Mies Julie, an adaptation of Miss Julie by Yaël Farber set in post-Apartheid South Africa, and The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, are currently being presented at Classic Stage…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:03AM

‘A wonderful display of vocal ability & performance’: SONGS FOR NOBODIES – West End by Olivia Mitchell

Taking the form of a one-woman show which tells the stories of the unheard meetings with famous performers, Songs For Nobodies is a wonderful display of vocal ability and performance from Be…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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A First Look at Debra Jo Rupp as Della, From Della's Sweets, in Bekah Brunstetter's The Cake by Olivia Clement

Della loves talkin' sweet and baking wedding cakes, but is she prepared to make this one?

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:59AM

2019 Oscar Nominees by New York Theater

Oscar nominations for the 91st annual Academy Awards, which will be broadcast February 24 on ABC. “Roma”(on Netflix!) and “The Favourite” each received 10 Oscar nominations. Best Pic…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:57AM

Night of the Living Dead: the Musical by Sandi Durell

    by Adam Cohen   The feeding of movies to theater and visa versa has gone ad infinitum.  But few have truly realized the potential of opening a story and characters up to…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 08:55AM

The Actual Peter Luger by Trav S.D.

January 22 is the birthday of the legendary restaurateur Peter Luger (1922-41). Originally from Bavaria, Luger opened a dining and amusement establishment in then-predominantly German Willi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:42AM

BWW's On This Day - January 22, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 22 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

2019 OSCARS: Full List of Academy Awards Nominees - Updating Live! by TV News Desk

This morning, nominationsfor the 91stOscarswill be announced byTracee Ellis Ross andKumail Nanjiani.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AM

‘American Son’ to be adapted for Netflix by Caitlin Huston

“American Son” will be getting the Netflix treatment. Netflix will adapt a film version of Christopher Demos-Brown’s play, to be streamed on the platform. The adaptation will feature o…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 08:29AM

Theatres at Risk Register 2019 announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Theatres Trust announces the Theatres at Risk Register for 2019. This post Theatres at Risk Register 2019 announced first appeared on British Theatre. Hurrah!

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:27AM

NEWS: Clarke Peters & Sule Rimi are to join the cast of The American Clock at the Old Vic as Giles Terera pulls out by Press Releases

Clarke Peters and Sule Rimi are to step in to cover the roles of Robertson, Moe 3 and Taylor in Arthur Miller’s The American Clock at the Old Vic, directed by Rachel Chavkin, following new…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:24AM

Clarke Peters joins The American Clock as Giles Terera withdraws by Robin Johnson

Clarke Peters is joining the cast of The American Clock at The Old Vic, replacing Giles Terera, who has withdrawn from the show due to personal reasons. The post Clarke Peters joins The Amer…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:18AM

Toronto Venue First Known As O’Keefe Centre Gets Its Fourth Name by Artsjournal1

Opened in 1960 as the home of the Canadian Opera Company and National Ballet of Canada as well as a venue for rock, jazz and other concerts, the O’Keefe Centre was renamed the Hummingb…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:18AM

National Museum Of Brazil Opens Its First Exhibition Since Disastrous Fire by Artsjournal1

The show, housed at another Rio museum, the Palace of the House of Money, features fossils found in Antarctica. Eight of the items on display, including a pterodactyl bone, were recovered fr…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:18AM

Support Graeae’s groundbreaking training for young disabled theatremakers by Promoted Content

Graeae’s Ensemble programme has already helped 14 young people prepare for a career in theatre. Now, The Stage is supporting Graeae’s fundraising

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:18AM

Those Who Disagree Are ‘Fearmongering’: Mark Rylance Flogs His Shakespeare-Wasn’t-Shakespeare Theory Again by Artsjournal1

In his foreword to an upcoming book by a Baconian, the award-winning actor and former artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe writes, “I continue to be regularly and passionatel…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:01AM

‘Absorbing & intense’: ROSENBAUM’S RESCUE – Park Theatre ★★★★ by Anne Cox

Absorbing and intense Rosenbaum’s Rescue questions our beliefs and memories, and offers a radical new version of one country’s wartime experiences.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

You don't know what comedians or where they'll play, you just show up: Shhh, Don't Tell Comedy by Zach Freeman

It’s seven o’clock on a Friday night and the WinTrust Bank on Damen and Melrose is closed. The doors are locked and the lights are mostly off. Inside the bank there’s movement. In the …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:00AM

Concert series ‘Night Caps’ starring a host of West End stars is announced as part of MT Fest UK at The Other Palace

Paul Taylor-Mills’ plans for MT Fest UK, a two-week festival of new musical theatre, already sounded exciting, but a bonus comes in the shape of Night Caps, an informal late-night concerts…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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“Masquerade Hotel” is at Toho Cinemas by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Masayuki Suzuki, “Masquerade Hotel” releases in Japanese movie theaters on January 18, 2019.The plot of the film centers on three murder cases that take place in Tokyo. Numbe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:42AM

Violet review – Fun Home duo's road trip gets lost in music by Michael Billington

Charing Cross theatre, LondonKaisa Hammarlund impresses but Jeanine Tesori’s musical has a trite message and gets an over-amplified productionJeanine Tesori, who wrote the scores for Carol…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

Moscow’s Pushkin Drama Theatre: The Russian theatre ripping up the rule book by Natasha Tripney

From The Cherry Orchard with no trees to a Russian-language Shakespeare in Love, Pushkin Drama Theatre artistic director Evgeny Pisarev tells Natasha

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Clarke Peters to replace Giles Terera in The American Clock at the Old Vic by Matthew Hemley

Giles Terera has pulled out of the Old Vic’s forthcoming production of The American Clock citing personal reasons, with Clarke Peters replacing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:30AM

Call the Midwife writer: ‘My actor husband took a two-year career break so I could work – we need equality at home’ by Giverny Masso

Call the Midwife writer Heidi Thomas has claimed “equality at home” is as important as industry support for creatives with caring duties,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

Casting directors behind Hamilton and Follies up for inaugural awards honouring their craft by Matthew Hemley

Casting directors behind shows including Follies and Hamilton have been nominated for an inaugural awards ceremony honouring their work. The Casting Awards

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

UK theatres left with schedule holes following Mockingbird and Dolittle cancellations by Georgia Snow

Theatres around the UK have been dealt a double blow after a tour of To Kill a Mockingbird was cancelled just two

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:19AM

Standing at Zero: Pretty Woman's Alex Michael Stoll (Possibly NSFW) by JK

Over the past year, we've been taking note of your requests and suggestions for improving this site, and we are listening. The two biggest requests have been to highlight ensemble members an…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:18AM

Review: Twelfth Night, Southwark Playhouse by Madeline Lee

Review: Twelfth Night, Southwark Playhouse2.5starsA hyperactively charged show that takes Shakespeare into a contemporary setting, this show is a quirky adaptation of Twelfth Night that find…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:12AM

Relaxed Performance of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time announced by Eleni Cashell

There will be a Relaxed Performance of the smash-hit show, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, on Saturday 6 April at 2.30pm.This special matinee performance will take place d…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:08AM

Lookback: John Updike, R.I.P. by Terry Teachout

From 2009: I never succeeded in engaging with John Updike’s work, and I’ve always assumed that the fault is mine. Throughout my lifetime he was the very model of a modern man of letters,…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Ambrose Bierce on patience by Terry Teachout

“Patience, n. A minor form of despair, disguised as a virtue.” Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

‘The natural growth of the characters can be keenly felt’: OUTLYING ISLANDS – King’s Head Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

Written by David Greig and directed by Jessica Lazar, Outlying Islands explores the dichotomy between civilisation and nature, celibacy and longing, captivity and freedom…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Philip Glass’s “David Bowie” at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium by Blouin Artinfo

Andre de Ridder conducts the concert on February 15 and 16, 2019, at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium.This concert is poised to reignite the magic of memorable film and TV scores. According to…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:50AM

Daniel Portman to star in We’re Staying Right Here by Robin Johnson

The Park Theatre have today announced casting for Henry Devas' debut play We're Staying Right Here - with Game Of Thrones actor Daniel Portman set to star. The post Daniel Portman to star in…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:38AM

“Carmen” at Staatsoper, Hamburg by Blouin Artinfo

Georges Bizet’s “Carmen” will be on stage in a new French production at Staatsoper, Hamburg from February 7-April 16, 2019.The original libretto of Bizet’s four act opera was written…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:34AM

Review: The Dark at the Ustinov, Bath by Lilith Wozniak

A rich tapestry: Lilith Wozniak reviews Nick Makoha's autobiographical play about stories of exile and displacement. The post Review: The Dark at the Ustinov, Bath appeared first on Exeunt M…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 06:34AM

Celine Dion Announced For British Summer Time in Hyde Park by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Acclaimed vocalist Celine Dion is to kick off British Summer Time Hyde Park on 5 July 2019. Tickets are on sale 23rd January at 9am. This post Celine Dion Announced For Briti…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:25AM

Wake Up With BWW 1/22: Lin-Manuel Miranda May Write MOANA Sequel, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld We hope all of our northeast readers survived yesterday's windstorm. Settle in to this much quieter morning by reading the top Broadway stories.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

VIDEO: Kerry Washington Announces That AMERICAN SON Will Be Filmed For Netflix by Stephanie Wild

Kerry Washington announced during her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon that the Broadway play American Son will be filmed for Netflix.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM

Lenny Henry joins King Hedley II production by Eleni Cashell

Sir Lenny Henry will soon be treading the boards of Theatreland once more, as he will be starring in a production of King Hedley II at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.Directed by the theatr…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 06:07AM

Violet review at Charing Cross Theatre, London – ‘gentle quirky charm’ by Rosemary Waugh

Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley’s musical, originally performed Off-Broadway in 1997, is in many ways a classic Bildungsroman, complete with a heroine

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:05AM

“Come From Away” at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton by Blouin Artinfo

“Come from Away,” a musical set in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, will play at Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from March 12-17, 2019.With a book, music, and lyrics …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:00AM

‘Strong & enjoyable production’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Violet is a warm, considerate musical with a lot to say about the past and some real faces of the future to look out for.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

WATCH: "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge on Broadway. How much do you want it to come to the West End!?

It feels like we've waited forever for a MOULIN ROUGE stage musical, but now it's on Broadway we're getting impatient for a West End run! Well, for now we may have to dream, but at least we …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Cuts of the Cloth at Push Festival, Manchester by James Varney

'Its polemic is potent': James Varney writes on a science fiction performance about structural Islamophobia by Outside the Frame Arts. The post Review: Cuts of the Cloth at Push Festival, Ma…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:54AM

Lenny Henry leads cast of Stratford East’s King Hedley II by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Lenny Henry is to lead the cast of August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Theatre Royal Stratford East. This post Lenny Henry leads cast of Stratford East’s King Hedle…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:35AM

NEWS: Billy Bishop Goes To War transfers to the Southwark Playhouse by Press Releases

Billy Bishop Goes To War will transfer to the Southwark Playhouse from 13 March-6 April 2019 (press night is 15 March) following its successful run at the Jermyn Street Theatre. Written and …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Theatres Trust urges local councils to work with owners to save 31 at-risk venues by Georgia Snow

Theatre owners and operators need to work more collaboratively with local authorities and community groups to protect the UK’s endangered venues, the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:30AM

“Falstaff” at The Dallas Opera by Blouin Artinfo

Lee Blakely’s original production “Falstaff,” will be on stage at The Dallas Opera from April 26-May 4, 2019.In this uproarious adaptation of “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Sir John…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:17AM

“Tartuffe” at National Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Jon Donnelly’s “Tartuffe,” will be on stage at National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre venue from February 11-April 30, 2019.“Tartuffe” (“The Impostor”) or (”The Hypocrite”)…

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

For MLK Day: Recap of My Visit to the National Museum of African American History & Culture by Artsjournal1

Visitors who had scored timed entry passes for a Martin Luther King Day pilgrimage to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in DC were out of luck: Its doors r…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:04AM

2018 jazz, blues and beyond deaths (with links) by Artsjournal1

Not a happy post, but a useful one: here are the hundreds of musicians and music industry activists who died in 2018, as compiled by photographer-writer Ken Franckling for the Jazz Journalis…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:04AM

‘This is exactly the kind of intellectual exercise modern theatres should engage in’: DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL – Shakespeare’s Globe by Maryam Philpott

Someone at the Globe may have sold their soul to the devil after all because it is the companion piece to Doctor Faustus, Dark Night of the Soul, that is exactly the kind of successful initi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

The Green Room: Have you ever felt pressure not to take work outside London? 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
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Corrie star wins legal battle against NI Opera with ‘UK-wide ramifications for performers’ pay by Matthew Hemley

Northern Ireland Opera has lost a tribunal brought against it by actors including Coronation Street’s Kerri Quinn, which revolved around performers’ rights

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:06AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Vault Festival’s head of theatre Gillian Greer: ‘It’s intimidating, there are a lot of artists to support’ by Natasha Sutton Williams

One job is not enough for Gillian Greer, who runs between her roles as senior script reader at the National Theatre and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Going beyond Bausch: Tanztheater Wuppertal's new moves by Interviews By Chris Wiegand

Almost 10 years after her death, Pina Bausch’s company are presenting a pair of brand new creations. Veteran dancers and newer recruits discuss leaping into the worlds of Dimitris Papaioan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:04AM

Deputy stage manager Emma Cook: How we made skulls and bones to be smashed up on stage by Emma Cook

One of the upsides of being a deputy stage manager in a producing theatre is that the work can vary so much

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Actor and writer Ross Ericson: Fringe venues put profit above productions – it is unsustainable by Ross Ericson

The Unknown Soldier, my play about the end of the First World War, has toured extensively around the UK, sold out at

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Episode 602: 2019 Preview by MusicalTalk

Nick and Antonia discuss the massive amount of shows coming to London and beyond in 2019.  2019 promises to be an exciting year - with new shows such as Only Fools and Horses, Dear Evan Han…

SOURCE: traffic.libsyn.com at 02:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Kerry Washington to Reprise Role in Netflix’s Adaptation of Broadway’s American Son by Halle Kiefer

Netflix announced Monday that director Kenny Leon, Tony Award winner for 2014’s A Raisin in the Sun revival, will be adapting American Son for the streaming platform. Currently starring in…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:15AM

A Magical Journey into Wonderland: Alice by Lindsay Price

Prepare for a magical trip to Wonderland with the classical adaptation, Alice by Lindsay Price. Alice follows the white rabbit down the rabbit hole into Wonderland, where she meets a cornuco…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne Queer Film Festival reveals a sneak peak of 2019 titles by Arts Review

The 2019 Melbourne Queer Film Festival will reveal a stupendous lineup when, like a comet, it blazes across 3 amazing venues from 14 to 25 March. Showcasing 142 features, documentaries and s…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:55AM

‘American Son’ Set for Netflix Adaptation With Kerry Washington, Original Broadway Cast by Joseph Otterson

The Broadway play “American Son” is set to be adapted for Netflix. Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan, and Eugene Lee will reprise their roles in the Netflix produc…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:54AM

DVR Alert: Laura Osnes, Susan Egan, And Courtney Reed Head To Food Network WINNER CAKE ALL by Alexa Criscitiello

On January 21, theatre fans can tune in to the Food Network for a fresh-baked Broadway princess party on a new baking competition series, Winner Cake All

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48AM

Naomi Watts Joins “Wolves and Villagers” Series by Blouin Artinfo

Actor Naomi Watt has been tapped to star in the short-form series "Wolves and Villagers" for streaming service Quibi, reports Variety.Jason Blum along with Stuart Blumberg will serve as exec…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:40AM

Sony Shuts Down Crackle in Latin America by Blouin Artinfo

Sony is folding Crackle in Latin America. The streaming service will cease operations in the region on April 30, 2019, reports The Hollywood Reporter."Crackle Latin America is not sustainabl…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:38AM

Netflix To Adapt Broadway Hit ‘American Son’ With Kerry Washington Reprising Role by Dino-Ray Ramos

Christopher Demos-Brown’s Broadway play American Son is heading to Netflix. The critically-acclaimed hit will be adapted for the streaming giant. Kerry Washington, who will reprise h…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:00AM

IMPRESSIONS: Royal Osiris Karaoke Ensemble's “The Art of Luv (Part 6): Awesome Grotto!” as part of American Realness at Abrons Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: “The Art of Luv (Part 6): Awesome Grotto!” as part of American Realness at Abrons Arts Center, "Awesome Grotto! could easily mock its subject matter, but ROKE encounters…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

He May Be British, But He Totally Gets Angry American Men - James Macdonald on directing Sam Shepard's 'True West' on Broadway

James Macdonald on directing Sam Shepard's True West on Broadway---Takedowns of toxic masculinity are all the rage these days, but the way it implodes on stage in the new Broadway revival of…

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

The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets for Laurel Atwell and Jessica Cook’s Open Studio of "Tundra Body Baby" at MoMA PS1 by The Dance Enthusiast

In The Dance Enthusiast Hits the Streets for Laurel Atwell and Jessica Cook’s Open Studio of Tundra Body Baby at MoMA PS1, " As soon as the artists’ bodies connect to form one shape…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards