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Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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CW Orders Pilots for “Lost Boys,” “Riverdale” and “Jane the Virgin” Spin-off by Blouin Artinfo

The CW has officially ordered pilots for “Jane the Virgin” spin-off along with “Katy Keene,” the “Riverdale” spin-off, “The Lost Boys,” and an untitled Nancy Drew Project, re…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:59PM

BBC Acquires Rights to Australian Psychological Thriller Series “Safe Harbor” by Blouin Artinfo

Strengthening its international drama lineup, BBC has acquired Australian limited series “Safe Harbor.”The four-part series from Australia, will run on BBC Four in the Saturday night slo…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:56PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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The Cher Show by Elizabeth Wollman

In lots of ways, The Cher Show is remarkably similar to Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Both are big, shiny, spectacular jukebox musicals about iconic female superstars, created by overwhe…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 10:32PM

Critic’s Pick: Review: ‘My Fair Lady,’ Illuminated With New Stars by Jesse Green

Laura Benanti and three other recently arrived principals adjust the focus of the hit revival from the political to the personal.

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

Theatre Review: ‘Superior Donuts’ at Reston Community Players by Mary Ann Johnson

This show is a delight and funny and sad and ultimately hopeful. Working with themes of growth and loss and change and generosity, love and unexpected friendship, the Reston Community Player…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:09PM

SAG Awards: ‘A Star is Born’ set the wrong kind of record by going 0 for 4 by Joyce Eng

“A Star is Born” lost all four of its SAG Awards races on Sunday. This shut-out is one for the record books. The cast went down to defeat to “Black Panther.” Leading…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:04PM

Jazz CD Preview and Survey: Years of Utter Beauty, Part 2 by Steve Elman

Part one of this survey looked at one upcoming performance and five CDs where music takes the leading role. This post looks at the other side of the coin, where the words are the wellspring …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:04PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Chess’ at 2nd Star Productions by Kelsey Casselbury

The history of “Chess the Musical” is nearly as fascinating as its subject matter of tensions during the Cold War. The West End (London) production opened in 1986 after first bei…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:47PM

Brilliant Traces by Steven Morris

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 09:36PM

Theatre Review: ‘Kleptocracy’ at Arena Stage by Mary Ann Johnson

Kleptocracy is an interesting word. It means a government with corrupt leaders that exploit the people and resources for personal gain and expansion of powers. As produced at Arena, “K…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:33PM

“Fun Home” at Baltimore Center Stage by Jv Torres

Caption: “There are some qualities –some incorporate things, that have a double life, which thus is made. A type of that twin entity that springs from matter and light, evinced in so…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:17PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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SAG Awards 2019: Lady Gaga, Amy Adams among the best dressed stars on the red carpet by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

Award season is fashionably moving full steam ahead in Hollywood, and the biggest names in both TV and film brought their A-game to the red carpet.   …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:57PM

CARMELINA - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Marc Miller

But there must be something about Carmelina, because York Theatre Company's Musicals in Mufti has just brought it back for its third airing, the first title to score such a trifecta.

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:43PM

My Fair Lady: Benanti and Burstein Enhance the Enchantment of Lerner and Loewe Classic by Steven Suskin

★★★★★ Stellar cast replacements make this excellent production even better The post My Fair Lady: Benanti and Burstein Enhance the Enchantment of Lerner and Loewe Classic appeared …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:41PM

My Fair Lady: A Loverly, and Fierce, New Eliza by Elysa Gardner

★★★★★ Laura Benanti and other new recruits bring fresh joy and fire to Bartlett Sher's ravishing revival The post My Fair Lady: A Loverly, and Fierce, New Eliza appeared first on N…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:40PM

The Manor by Steven Morris

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

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 08:20PM

Welcome to the UK review – fancy a game of Home Office bingo? by Michael Billington

The Bunker, LondonThe Borderline theatre group’s timely satire is well-intentioned, but its funfair setting reduces it to baggy vaudevilleThis is a prime example of what you might call the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18PM

EVERY WOMAN by Joe Dziemianowicz

Fine performances can t make up for the lackluster script by Stephen Belber.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 08:06PM

Happily, EVER AFTER Is a Hit by Peter Filichia

You’ve got to admire Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler. Nearly four years ago, their musical version of the 1998 film...Continue Reading The post Happily, EVER AFTER Is a Hit appeared first …

SOURCE: broadwayselect.com at 08:03PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (South Coast Rep) by Tony Frankel

IT COULD HAVE BEEN MURDER Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a musical that never fails to impress, no matter how many times it’s been seen. It te…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 07:56PM

Theater Review: Gamm Theatre’s “The Night Watch” — Living With Fear by Mary Paula Hunter

The Night Watch supplies a powerful kickoff for the Gamm Theatre's 2019 season. The post Theater Review: Gamm Theatre’s “The Night Watch” — Living With Fear appeared …

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 07:42PM

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Is a Showcase for Zac Efron, and Not Much Else by Emily Yoshida

Why tell a story that’s already been told before? We see it so much, particularly in the midst of the recent true crime boom, that we barely think about that question beyond the first obvi…

SOURCE: Vulture at 07:27PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Sundance Film Review: Kelvin Harrison Jr. in ‘Luce’ by Peter Debruge

When people say a movie feels like a play, they often mean it as a kind of insult — less showy than talky, self-contained, more concerned with ideas than authenticity — but in the case o…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:49PM

Coming Attractions: January 27 Through February 12 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, dance, visual art, theater, music, and author events for the coming weeks. The post Coming Attractions: January 27 Through February 12 — What…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:36PM

Flip Through Our Exclusive Rent: Live Playbill by Playbill Staff

Get ready for FOX's next live musical broadcast with our special Playbill—complete with cast bios, song listing, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:31PM

“Alabama Story” Will Get Kansas Premiere at Great Plains Theatre in 2020 by Kenneth Jones

Great Plains Theatre, the professional Equity company in Abilene, Kansas, will stage Kenneth Jones’ six-actor social justice drama Alabama Story in spring 2020, introducing Sunflower State…

SOURCE: By Kenneth Jones at 06:30PM

Why 'Rent' Might Be Fox's Last Broadway Musical by Marc Hershberg

After 'Rent,' Fox may decide to own instead.

SOURCE: Forbes at 06:30PM

VIDEO: Reverb Tap Company Tributes RENT With Seasons of Love by Stage Tube

Reverb Tap Company recently performed a tribute to Rent, by doing a routine to Seasons of Love. Gear up for tonight's live broadcast of Rent on Fox by watch the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Live ‘Rent’ On Fox Will Go On Despite Injury To Lead Actor Brennin Hunt by Dade Hayes

In one of the more serious obstacles to broadcast networks’ recent run of live musicals, a serious ankle injury to actor Brennin Hunt has altered Fox’s plans for its version of R…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:43PM

Fox's Rent to Go On Despite Actor Injury by Ryan McPhee

Brennin Hunt, who plays Roger in the TV presentation of the musical, rolled his ankle during a January 26 dress rehearsal.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:41PM

‘Rent’ Star Injured in Live Performance, Original Broadway Cast to Appear by Danielle Turchiano

Brennin Hunt, who was set to perform as Roger Davis in Fox’s live version of “Rent,” injured his ankle during the live dress rehearsal on Sat. 26. But, as they say, the show must go on…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:36PM

Critics & audiences are raving about... Club Mex at the Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

"Funny, innovative and full of laughs!" The world premiere of Tamar Broadbent and John-Victor's immersive nightclub musical CLUB MEX has been winning four-star reviews. What else have critic…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:34PM

The Eagle Theatre presents ‘Ragtime’ by Cameron Kelsall

Timeless and timely, ‘Ragtime’ reinforces its status as a great American musical in Eagle Theatre’s fine production. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:19PM

The Fight Over Repatriating African Skulls From European Museums by Artsjournal2

And not just skulls, but also entire skeletons: “For centuries, African bones have lay in boxes all across Europe, placed under microscopes or displayed in some attempt to better under…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:18PM

BWW TV: What Does RENT Really Mean to You? The Cast and Creative Team Answer! by BroadwayWorld TV

There is truly no day but today when it comes to FOX's Rent, which airs tonight at 8pm. Since it premiered off Broadway in 1996, the musical has earned a special place in the hearts of all t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM

Brennin Hunt Injured During RENT Rehearsal, But the Broadcast Will Go On As Planned by Stephanie Wild

BroadwayWorld has learned that Brennin Hunt, who will play the role of Roger in RENT, live on FOX, suffered an injury last night during rehearsal. A statement was released by FOX, stating th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Sundance Film Review: Zac Efron in ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ by Owen Gleiberman

Serial killers are the ultimate compartmentalized criminals — the fear and horror they represent isn’t just there in the gruesomeness of their violence, but in the way they pass among us…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:45PM

Bristol Riverside Theatre presents Ernest Thompson’s ‘On Golden Pond’ by Cameron Kelsall

Like its octogenarian protagonist, ‘On Golden Pond,’ now onstage at Bristol Riverside Theatre, shows its age. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:34PM

‘Woke’ Museums by Artsjournal2

Though The Wall Street Journal‘s critic doesn’t seem to enjoy having Native American historians comment on Native American art, the labels speak for themselves. – Lee R…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

Question: A New Weekly AJ Highlights Newsletter? by Artsjournal

I’d like to ask for your help. Our weekly ArtsJournal newsletter lists all the stories we collect each week on the website. It’s a long list – about 140 stories each week. …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

Author Angie Thomas Says Books Can Help Spark Social Change by Artsjournal2

But not if the books don’t get published – and, says the author of the wildly popular novel The Hate U Give (which also became a popular 2018 movie), that’s …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM

An Actor From Mexico Has Been Denied Visas To Come To The U.S. For Oscars Publicity by Artsjournal2

Director Alfonso Cuarón and Netflix sent letters to assure authorities that actor Jorge Antonio Guerrero Martínez, who played Fermín in the movie Roma, wasn’t going to the U.S. to w…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:06PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Holocaust (1978) by Trav S.D.

We bookend today’s flurry of posts with articles in observation of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Our first (The Last Laugh) was about a very recent film that explored that event. This one…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 03:54PM

Can Happiness Be Measured (By Economists)? by Artsjournal2

Some are trying. One, who has written a book called Happiness, thinks that “happiness should become the goal of policy and the progress of national happiness should be measured and ana…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

Lamia al-Gailani Werr, Archaeologist Who Helped Rescue Iraqi Art, Has Died At 80 by Artsjournal2

Werr, an expert on Mesopotamian stone seals, helped assess the damage to the Iraqi National Museum and its art, and also helped “catalog the objects that remained, found storage facili…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

Using Dance To Provoke Conversation [AUDIO] by Artsjournal2

Choreographer Donald Byrd, artistic director of Seattle’s Spectrum Dance Company, creates dances that spark discussions about the magnificence, and the problems, of African Americans i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:06PM

VIDEO: Watch An All New HAMILTON Puerto Rico Montage Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at all new footage of HAMILTON in Puerto Rico featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda Check out the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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State Fair by Trav S.D.

January 27 is the birthday of Iowa writer Phil Stong (1899-1957), who, though he wrote more than 40 books, is today almost exclusively known for having written the 1932 novel State Fair. If …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:48PM

How did Ken Campbell, Alan Marriott & the Elizabethan humours contribute to Showstopper!'s birth?

How did the late British maverick theatremaker Ken Campbell, leading Canadian improv teacher Alan Marriott and the four Elizabethan humours contribute to the birth of SHOWSTOPPER! The Improv…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 02:46PM

Ten Songs Glory: Counting Down RENT's Greatest Tunes by BroadwayWorld

In the 23 years since Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece burst onto the scene, its music has made an indelible impression onpop culture, finding a place on the playlists of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

BWW Review: Calvin Trillin's ABOUT ALICE Is A Warm, Witty and Wondrous Valentine by Michael Dale

To those who knew her, Alice Trillin was highly regarded as an educator, author and film producer. But to millions more who never met her, she was the women that her husband, humorist Calvin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:04PM

Can Immersive Experiences Be Used To Make Art More Inclusive? by Artsjournal

This talk by the founders of of MeowWolf explains how giving participants the ability to create their own experiences in a virtual world is a powerful way to make art more accessible, meanin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

Music, Health and Wellbeing: Exploring Music for Health Equity and Social Justice by Artsjournal

An exploration of “whether music can contribute to health equity and social justice, by enhancing positive Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), and alleviating negatives ones.  Twent…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

The Newseum Is About To Be Homeless by Artsjournal2

It was a bad – even terrible – week for journalism, with layoffs left and right and center. Then Johns Hopkins bought the D.C. building that houses the Newseum. – NPR

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

That Shredded Banksy Will Rotate Through Galleries In A German Museum by Artsjournal2

Despite the fact that the shredding didn’t work as planned, the buyer agreed to purchase it – and now it’s going to the Stuttgart Staatsgalerie. But “Banksy being Ban…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:04PM

Yael Rasooly and Iliya Magalnyk Invoke the Thrill of Paris in “Glamour in the Dark” by Michael Barbieri

Picture this: you’re sitting at a little table surrounded by friendly music lovers. In front of you there’s a smart cocktail or a nice glass of wine. A lone accordionist in a newsboy cap…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 02:00PM

'Small Jokes About Monsters' at 16th Street Theater: Brothers joke about past abuse, and aren't jokes better than pain? by Chris Jones

Life teaches us that the funniest people we know often have been through the most personal trauma. You can see that with professional comedians, of course, and it can lead them into trouble.…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Billy Barnes: Revue Master of Hollywood by Trav S.D.

Over time I have grown interested in the phenomenon of live theatre in Los Angeles — and already I know you’re hearing condescension in my remarks which I don’t intend. Yes…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:42PM

How Did Jay Leno’s Old-Timey Car Wind Up in Mary Poppins Returns? by Devon Ivie

If you, like comedian Julie Klausner, fought the winter blues by transporting yourself into the fantastical world of Mary Poppins Returns at your local theater, only to be perplexed at why J…

SOURCE: Vulture at 01:41PM

‘I got irked hearing Northern accents that are clearly being put on’: Luke Adamson on relocating Oscar Wilde to Yorkshire by Featured Content

Luke Adamson co-directs, co-produces and stars in Th'Importance of Bein' Earnest, which relocates Oscar Wilde's classic comedy to a Yorkshire council estate. He pays tribute to Northern Broa…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:35PM

How Three Guys Built A Theater From Scratch Nurturing Pulitzer Prize Productions by Jeryl Brunner

For 32 years MCC Theater has been collaborating with artists to develop their groundbreaking productions. They now have a permanent home at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:13PM

2019 Oscars: 7 reasons why Bradley Cooper should win Best Actor for ‘A Star is Born’ by Jacob Sarkisian

Whatever you think of “A Star is Born,” you cannot deny that the acting is at the highest level. While Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot thoroughly deserve their Best Actress and Best Supporting …

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 01:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A Key Biometric Privacy Law Survived Illinois’ Supreme Court by Artsjournal2

The 2008 law has been a problem for Facebook, Google – and Six Flags, which very much wanted to overturn the law when parents sued it for taking their 14-year-old’s fingerprints …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:54PM

Lyn Kienholz, Tireless Advocate For The Artists Of Los Angeles, Has Died At 88 by Artsjournal2

Kienholz, founder of the California/International Arts Foundation, fiercely advocated for the artists of Los Angeles, and she hosted dinner parties to connect them with “writers, polit…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:54PM

The Original Broadway Cast of RENT: Where Are They Now? by Stephanie Wild

Everything is RENT as the world gets ready for Rent, live on Fox, airing tonight, January 27. The original production of Rent opened over 20 years ago, and skyrocketed its cast to stardom, k…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

#RentLive: Song Lyrics and Photographs by Jonathan Mandell

Below is a selection of the songs from the musical “Rent,” a version of which will be broadcast live on Fox tonight January 27, 2019,  8 to 11 p.m. The song titles are linked to…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:39PM

Confirmed: Rent Original Broadway Cast Will Appear on Fox's Rent Live by Andy Lefkowitz

No day but today! Following prior speculation, Fox has given the official thumbs-up stating that the original stars of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical Rent will make guest app…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM

Dive In With Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga Performing ‘Shallow’ Live for the First Time by Devon Ivie

Not that they had to seal the deal to be the Oscars’ frontrunner for Best Original Song or anything. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, co-stars and compliment givers of A Star Is Born, blew of…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:14PM

Pelleas et Melisande **** by Barry Gordin

  Metropolitan Opera   By: David Sheward January 27, 2019: Claude Debussy’s moving Pelleas et Melisande defies operatic co…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 12:01PM

This Week on Broadway for January 27, 2019: True West by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss True West, I Want My Playbill, Spring Awakening @ Argyle Theatre, Choir Boy, Ever After @ Coca-Cola Stage, Alliance Theatre, T…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01PM

‘MJ’s vision of spectacular entertainment shines through’: THRILLER LIVE – West End ★★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

There are now a few reviews of Thriller Live on my website and all are unanimous – this is an entertaining extravaganza that any Michael Jackson fan would be mad to miss seeing.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway at the Cabaret: Alice Ripley, Hailey Kilgore, The Revival Cast of JOSEPH & More by BroadwayWorld

What good is sitting alone in your room this week If you don't already have plans to see a Broadway show, come out to see your favorite Broadway stars in a cabaret act instead. Highlights th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

CONFIRMED: The Original Cast of RENT Will Make Appearance on Tonight's Live Broadcast by Stephanie Wild

Fox has confirmed that the original Broadway company of RENT will make an appearance during tonight's live broadcast

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Rubin Foundation Announces 2019 Grants In Art And Social Justice by Artsjournal

“This year’s cohort includes smaller organizations that are at the forefront of using cultural production to address contemporary issues such as LGBTQ rights, distributive justice, c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Thinking About Martial Arts, The Arts, Science And Social Justice Programs by Artsjournal

“With a background in marine biology, Mike Cermak has traveled to places including the central Pacific and the Caribbean. But he still felt the need to answer bigger questions about th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Florence Knoll Bassett, Who Designed American Offices Into Modernity, Has Died At 101 by Artsjournal2

Knoll Bassett was “a pioneering designer and entrepreneur who created the modern look and feel of America’s postwar corporate office with sleek furniture, artistic textiles and an un…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Hot New Startup: ‘LinkedIn For Opera Artists’ by Artsjournal2

Seriously. The Danish start-up is meant for artists to be able to take some control over their careers, no matter what their agents do. “Truelinked will feature digital profiles of art…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:42AM

Joyce Compton: Comedienne from Kentucky by Trav S.D.

A brief nod for Kentucky-born actress Joyce Compton (1907-1997), often cast in films as “dumb blondes”. She was elected to the WAMPAS Baby Stars in 1926, after only having been i…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:36AM

Paulanne Simmons Unscripted by Barry Gordin

My Problem with Problem Plays January 27, 2019: The problem play is a form of realistic drama that developed during the 19th century. It deals with a contemporary social controversy. Its…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:30AM

Theatre Review: ’12 Angry Men’ at Ford’s Theatre by Brian Bochicchio

The verdict is in: “Twelve Angry Men:” that iconic courtroom drama, still remains compelling storytelling. Ford Theatre’s production, gleaned from local talent and staged in th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:10AM

B’way Update: McDonald and Shannon in Frankie and Johnny by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward January 26, 2019: January and February are traditionally slow months in the New York theater with few openings, especially on Broadway--only Choir Boy and True West dur…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:07AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive: The Story of How RENT Came to Be by Jeffrey Kare

Tonight, FOX will air their third live musical production. Following in the footsteps of Grease and A Christmas Story, the network will be presenting Jonathan Larson's Rent, a rock musical t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

AMERICAN SON Concludes Limited Broadway Run Today! by BroadwayWorld

American Son, which opened at the Booth Theatre on November 4, will take its final bow today, January 27, following 96 performances and 33 previews. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, fol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

Viva La Vie Boheme: A Historic Journey Through Jonathan Larson's New York & The Reality of RENT by Alexa Criscitiello

In 1989, Jonathan Larson, a 29-year-old composer, began working on a musical adaptation of Puccini's La Boheme. Set amid the late 1980's, early 90's in New York City's East Village the music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

In A Surprise Move, Penguin Random House Shutters Prestigious Imprint Spiegel And Grau by Artsjournal2

The imprint, founded by Cindy Spiegel and Julie Grau, had one of its most successful years in 2018, but even if it hadn’t, the imprint had a prestigious run of best-selling nonfictio…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:42AM

Remind Us: How Did The Just OK Movie ‘Vice’ Get Eight Oscar Nods? by Artsjournal2

One theory: “These awards are more about what the academy hopes to communicate by endorsing a movie and less about the movie itself. The academy wants to say it hates tyrannical dictat…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:42AM

Mimi Garneau: First Woman to Swallow a Neon Sword by Trav S.D.

A tribute today to sideshow artiste Mimi Garneau (Hazel Kirk Thomas,1890-1986). Here’s one I believe I have some kinship to, somewhere in the distant past. Her father was a Welsh coal …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:32AM

‘Has to be some of the best improv I’ve seen’: SORRY – Vault Festival by Ian Foster

Improv done well is one of the greatest pleasures I know, and Sorry’s take on the form, which is inexplicably only playing at the VAULT Festival for a couple of dates, has to be some of th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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17 review at the Vaults, London – ‘a promising two-hander about teenage friendship, sex and social media’ by Natasha Tripney

Yasmin and Casey have one of those heady adolescent friendships fuelled by envy as much as affection. They know just the right

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:52AM

VIDEO: Bradley Cooper Makes Surprise Appearance at Lady Gaga's Show - Watch Them Sing 'Shallow' From A STAR IS BORN by Stage Tube

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lady Gaga brought out special surprise guest Bradley Cooper at her show in Las Vegas last night. The pair sang the hit song 'Shallow' from the film in wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

THE WAVERLY GALLERY Takes Final Broadway Bow Today by BroadwayWorld

The Waverly Gallery, whichopened on Broadway on October 25, at the John Golden Theatre, will conclude its limited engagement today, January 27, 2019, after 108 performances and 32 previews.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

The Wages Of Onscreen Interracial Friendship by Artsjournal2

Has the U.S. learned nothing since Driving Miss Daisy? Well … the Academy likes Spike Lee a tad bit more now, 30 years later. – The New York Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

Ice Dancing Is Heavily Reliant On Heterosexual Narratives by Artsjournal2

Can an ice dance couple – both of whom are out, with one in a same-sex relationship – help break that trope? (See also the sibling Shibutanis, whom some commentators find uncomfo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

Michel Legrand, Oscar-Winning Composer, Has Died At 86 by Artsjournal2

Legrand won three Oscars and created around 150 scores, including the legendary Jacques Demy Umbrellas of Cherbourg, “a landmark film in which all of the dialogue is sung and which i…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:36AM

An actor in Fox's 'Rent' is injured and the show wasn't live by Associated Press

Brennin Hunt, who plays the role of rocker Roger Davis, broke his right foot during rehearsal.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:31AM

The New Rage: Cocooning by Victoria Cairl

It takes a while to become a butterfly but don’t forget to enjoy the ride.If every life is just a story, there’s most likely a scene in which the lead character goes through changes. Ma…

SOURCE: blog.usejournal.com at 09:29AM

For Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Last Laugh by Trav S.D.

It’s Holocaust Remembrance Day — we thought it would be the best day on which to recommend The Last Laugh, Ferne Pearlstein’s thoughtful 2016 documentary which simultaneous…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:24AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Self-Worship Of Directors Who Make Themselves Their Own Stars by Artsjournal2

This will come as a real shocker, but a lot of these people are men such as Clint Eastwood. Eastwood wrote and directed The Mule, and … well: “All those closeups of himself look…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24AM

The Drama, And Money, In A Man Pretending To Be A Woman, Playing A Real Game by Artsjournal2

Online gaming has a terrible history of bad behavior toward women players, or those who appear to be women. And that’s wild: “e-sports pose no physical barriers to mixed-gender c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:24AM

BWW's On This Day - January 27, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

‘A simple, heartwarming show’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre by Simon Parris

An ideal choice for an Off-West End season, Violet features an exceptional lead performance from Kaisa Hammarlund.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Ep. 3: One-on-One with Playwright Charly Evon Simpson and Director Whitney White of the New Play ‘Jump’ by Lauren Van Hemert

Charly Evon Simpson's play Jump explores the themes of grief, suicide, mental illness and how we connect with each other. PlayMakers’ Producing Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch calls Pla…

SOURCE: Beltline to Broadway at 08:00AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Oliver Jeffers' Out-Of-This-World Art Installation Takes You Far From Earth by Jeff Lunden

Belfast-born Oliver Jeffers paints, writes and illustrates children's books. He recently premiered a new art installation on the High Line in New York City called "The Moon, The Earth and Us…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 07:53AM

Thoughts on RENT LIVE by JK

Like I did with Jesus Christ Superstar Live, I'll share my thoughts about RENT Live as they happen. It only seems fitting that a live show gets a live response. Depending on how it goes…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:32AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for the premiere of trans tale Call Me Vicky by Terri Paddock

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Sunday 24 February 2019, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will be at the world premiere of Call Me Vicky, a transition tale inspired by two…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

What Was Virginia Woolf Like As A Child? by Artsjournal2

Young Virginia Stephen’s quick and fierce tongue, her nickname of Goat, and her ability to pierce her siblings’ consciousness with deeper thoughts and questions than they had …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:24AM

Lady Gaga, Christian Bale compete for top Screen Actors Guild awards

Lady Gaga and the cast of musical drama "A Star is Born" are competing for awards from Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) on Sunday at a red-carpet ceremony that may provide clues about w…

SOURCE: Reuters at 07:21AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, The Other Palace by Tricia Wey

Review: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, The Other Palace5.0Overall ScoreI love improv shows but I hate reviewing them; the best improv is incredibly difficult to review because each per…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:24AM

Oh no! ‘A Star is Born’ could set record for most SAG Awards losses by Paul Sheehan

“A Star is Born” heads into Sunday’s SAG Awards with a leading four nominations for stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, supporting actor Sam Elliott and its entire ensemble…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 06:15AM

'Mother------ with the Hat' is funny and profane by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

R-S Theatrics presents play about love and betrayal.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:06AM

Theater review: Winter Opera warms up a chilly weekend with 'L'Italiana in Algeri' by Sarah Bryan Miller • St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Eric Gibson's staging was clever and witty

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:06AM

‘Intelligent & terrifying theatre at its best’: SÉANCE – Vault Festival by Laura Kressly

Séance is one of two productions that Darkfield has brought to the VAULT Festival this year, and this sensory explosion is not one for the faint-hearted.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Playbill Calendar: Your Guide to Broadway, Off-Broadway and More January 28-February 3 by Roberto Araujo

A look at the week ahead.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Founding, Leading, and Carrying the Torch by Jacob Padrón, Kinan Valdez

By Jacob Padrón, Kinan Valdez . Kinan Valdez and Jacob G. Padrón talk about growing up in a theatre family, leadership in the Latinx community, the skills needed to be the artistic leader…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:54AM

NEWS: Menier Chocolate Factory’s Fiddler on the Roof will transfer to the West End by Press Releases

Trevor Nunn’s critically-acclaimed production of Fiddler on the Roof with Andy Nyman and Judy Kuhn will transfer from the Menier Chocolate Factory to the reconfigured Playhouse Theatre fro…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The week in theatre: When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other and more – review by Susannah Clapp

Dorfman; Gate; New Diorama, LondonCate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane can’t save a clunky S&M study of sexual politics, but thrills are to be had in a vivid account of poetic friendship…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Jack Lear review – Shakespeare gets a gripping sea change by Clare Brennan

Hull Truck theatreBarrie Rutter revives Ben Benison’s reworking of King Lear set in a 21st-century fishing community with action-packed successA reworking of King Lear, spliced with legend…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

Julia and Paul and Some Guy Named Bradley by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Actors Paul Rudd, Julia Roberts and Bradley Cooper appear onstage during curtain call at the opening night of “Three Days of Rain” at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on April 19, 2006 in N…

SOURCE: The Wicked Stage at 03:04AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Lady Gaga Brings Out Bradley Cooper for Surprise Duet of ‘Shallow’ in Las Vegas (Watch) by Shirley Halperin

The crowd at Las Vegas’ Park Theater was treated to a surprise appearance during Saturday night’s Lady Gaga show: “A Star Is Born” director and costar Bradley Cooper,…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:36AM

Front Row: Sara Bareilles & Gavin Creel on Their Delicious Pairing in Waitress by Broadway.com

Waitress stars and best buds Sara Bareilles and Gavin Creel open up about the effects of onstage intimacy, their future career goals and the message they hope fans take from their art.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36AM

“Coppélia” at Volksoper Wien by Blouin Artinfo

The adorable doll, Coppelia is brought to life in Pierre Lacotte’s ballet, which premieres on January 27, 2019.According to the website of Volksoper, this ballet about the doll Coppelia is…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:09AM
Sunday, January 27, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“Il Primo Omicidio” at Palais Garnier, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The new production of “Il Primo Omicidio” will be on stage at Palais Garnier, Paris through February 23, 2019.According to the website of Palais Garnier, Abel’s murder by his brother C…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:44AM

Heath Quartet at Carnegie Hall, New York by Blouin Artinfo

New York’s Carnegie Hall presents the alluring and dynamic Heath Quartet, who will perform at the Weill Recital Hall on February 8, 2019.The performance highlights would be the Haydn Strin…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:15AM

American Son, With Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale, Ends Broadway Run January 27; Netflix Adaptation on the Way by Ryan McPhee

Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee also star in the Broadway premiere of Christopher Demos-Brown's play, directed by Kenny Leon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Rent Airs Live on Fox January 27 by Ryan McPhee

Jordan Fisher, Vanessa Hudgens, Brandon Victor Dixon, Valentina, and more star in the live broadcast of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Podcasts — David Tennant, Olivia Colman and the perils of the chummy celebrity interview

David Tennant Does a Podcast With . . . boasts a glittering line-up of guests, but its first episode backs away from difficult themes

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

WATCH: Our Favorite Clips from 'Rent' on Fox - "Seasons of Love," "La Vie Boheme," "Light My Candle" and more

Well, Rent on Fox wasn't exactly live, but the show still went on, mostly using prerecorded footage from its dress rehearsal, which is when star Brennin Hunt broke his foot. During the first…

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

The Waverly Gallery, Starring Elaine May, Closes on Broadway January 27 by Olivia Clement

Kenneth Lonergan’s memory play, directed by Lila Neugebauer, wraps up its limited run at the John Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

World Premiere of Stephen Belber's Joan Opens January 27 by Olivia Clement

Johanna Day stars in the Colt Coeur production at HERE.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
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