Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Voting Ballot: ‘Best Opera Company’ 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 10:43PM

Drama Desk News by Barry Gordin

64th Annual DD Awards Show will be presented by Broadway Brands January 28, 2019:  Broadway Brands, publisher of Broadway News and Broadway Briefing, and the Drama Desk jointly announ…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:12PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: “Jagged Little Pill” Announces Broadway Plans, “Hadestown” Confirms Principal Casting, “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podc…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:08PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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The Ferryman’s Fionnula Flanagan Among Recipients of 2019 Origin 1st Irish Awards by Adam Hetrick

The awards were announced at the closing night of Irish Theatre Festival, which celebrates its 11th anniversary this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59PM

How Ariana Grande’s ‘7 Rings’ Took Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘Sound of Music’ to the Top by Chris Willman

A few months before the film version of “The Sound of Music” hit the silver screen, a song plugger working the catalog of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein approached label owner Dav…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:57PM

The ’90s Live! The Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Is Coming to Broadway by Jackson McHenry

And we’re here to remind you that they made a musical around the songs from Alanis Morissette’s album Jagged Little Pill. Today, the musical’s producers announced that after premiering…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:54PM

Rent Live: Low Rated, Low Ranked Of Live TV Musicals. See 11 Ranked by Jonathan Mandell

“Rent Live” was seen by just 3.574 million viewers, according to preliminary Nielsen ratings, and received mostly negative reviews, according to Rotten Tomato, which gave it a r…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:14PM

'Hamilton' concludes its run in Puerto Rico: Photos

After three short weeks of sold-out performances, the hit musical “Hamilton” concluded its run Sunday at the Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The production was a much-ce…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 09:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Why Do I Have To Call Dun & Bradstreet To Apply For A State Arts Grant? by Joe Patti

As we move further into the new year, many grant deadlines are starting to creep up en masse upon arts organizations. As you are filling out all the mandatory fields in your grant applicatio…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 08:54PM

‘Black Panther’ returning to theaters for free to kick off Black History Month by Emily Jacobs

“Black Panther” is returning to theaters during the first week of February in celebration of Black History Month — and to sweeten the deal, tickets will be free. The superh…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 08:46PM

RENT Star Brennin Hunt Details the Injury That Derailed the Live Show by Alexa Criscitiello

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 08:42PM

Look Back at the Stage Career of Gregory Hines by Nathan Skethway

The United States Postal Service honored Hines with a Black Heritage Series stamp on January 28.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:15PM

How Indie Films Can Find Success in Theaters by Brent Lang

Indie films can still succeed in theaters, but producers and directors must be more creative in selling their films and cooking up stories that will resonate with audiences. That’s the…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:11PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Alanis Morissette Musical ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Heading to Broadway This Fall by Nate Nickolai

There’s some new information you oughta know regarding Alanis Morissette’s acclaimed musical “Jagged Little Pill.” The new musical, inspired by Morissette’s se…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:42PM

Joe Iconis, BROADWAY SESSIONS, And More Honored At 2019 MAC Awards by BroadwayWorld

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets MAC 33rd MAC Awards will be held tomorrow night at Sony Hall in New York City.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

10 most common audition mistakes 

Auditioning can be a nerve-wracking experience. Lots of eyes are on you, you probably feel pressure to do well, and you of course want the job. In order to help you better succeed at your ne…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:28PM

Broadway Feels Slight Winter Chill As Box Office Dips To $30M; ‘American Son’, ‘Waverly Gallery’ Take Final Bows by Greg Evans

Broadway box office survived the New York chill last week, with receipts dropping a small 5% despite the loss of two productions and some widely spread, if undramatic, downturns. Total recei…

SOURCE: Deadline at 07:18PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Carmen Cusack of Call Me Madam by Broadway.com

Carmen Cusack stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Call Me Madam at City Center Encores! and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:04PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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THE ELEPHANT MAN Returns To Los Angeles by BroadwayWorld

Thursday Night Theatre Club is proud to presenta classic true-life tale and heart wrenching story that depicts the best and the worst of humanity. The Elephant Man is an eloquently written p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Eva Noblezada, Beth Malone, Patrick Page, & Ali Stroker Announced For Theatre Communications Group 2019 Gala by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Communications Group has announced that its 2019 Gala will be directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer and feature performances from Oklahoma's Ali Stroker, Hadestown's Patrick Pa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

IFC Center Will Screen COMPANY 1970 Cast Album Documentary in February by BroadwayWorld

On Tuesday, February 19 730pm IFC Center will feature aone-time only presentation of director D.A. Pennebaker's 1970 classic Original Cast Album Company that documents inside the studio reco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Despite Attempts To Improve, YouTube’s Recommendation Engine Is Still A Rabbit Hole by Artsjournal

That YouTube can be a petri dish of divisive, conspiratorial, and sometimes hateful content is well-documented. Yet the recommendation systems that surface and promote videos to the platf…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:32PM

‘Rent’ and I, we’ve been going together for 23 years. And not even ‘Rent Live’ could break us up. by Peter Marks

Fox production of Pulitzer and Tony-winning musical reminded me of where my heart still lies.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:18PM

People You Should Know . . . Nathan Wright by Zack Calhoon

NATHAN WRIGHT (director) directed The Waiting Game at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festival where it won the Best Overseas Play award. As a playwright, he has written In The Light, a music…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:12PM

People You Should Know . . . Charles Gershman by Zack Calhoon

CHARLES GERSHMAN (playwright) is a 2018-2019 Dramatists Guild Foundation Playwriting Fellow. Plays include The Waiting Game (Best Overseas Play Award, Edinburgh Fringe), IVANKAPLAY (Hor…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:12PM

People You Should Know . . . Joshua Bouchard by Zack Calhoon

JOSHUA BOUCHARD is a New York based actor and voiceover artist. Select credits include - Theater: One Lieutenant too Many (EAT); The Waiting Game (Edinburgh Fringe/59E59); The Talking Cure (…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:12PM

People You Should Know . . . Marc Sinoway by Zack Calhoon

MARC SINOWAY is an NYC-based actor. Marc’s body of work is v gay. Marc is always looking to collaborate so feel free to get in touch with him. While Marc is too old for Snapchat, his Twitt…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:12PM

People You Should Know . . . Ibsen Santos by Zack Calhoon

IBSEN SANTOS is a bilingual actor originally from Brazil, and he holds an MFA in acting from The Ohio State University. Ibsen is currently a trainee of Voice/Speech with the Linklater C…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:12PM

'Jagged Little Pill' by Alanis Morissette heads to Broadway

"You Oughta Know" Alanis Morissette is coming to Broadway. The singer-songwriter has allowed songs from her 1995 breakthrough album "Jagged Little Pill" to be used in a new musical and produ…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:06PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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BLACK ENSEMBLE THEATER ANNOUNCES 2019 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

Photo: Rueben Echoles, center, as Mr. Maurice in “Dynamite Divas” at Black Theater Ensemble with Kyle [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM

Broadway In Chicago Announces CRUEL INTENTIONS Tix On Sale Jan. 30 by Michael J. Roberts

 Broadway In Chicago is delighted to announce tickets for “the ultimate night out” (Entertainment Weekly) CRUEL INTENTIONS: [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:54PM

Odds & Ends: Adam Kantor to Direct Actors Fund Tribute to Title Songs & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today and this weekend. Adam Kantor to Direct Actors Fund Tribute to Title Songs The Actors Fund has announced an upcoming conc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Learn About Joe Tracz and Joe Iconis' Fan Favorite Musical Be More Chill by Broadway.com

Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz's Be More Chill became a fan-favorite when it premiered off-Broadway. Now, it’s bringing its message of staying true to yourself to the Great White Way.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

THE ODDEST COUPLE by Sandy MacDonald

Sebastian Barry s latest about two cellmates growing close is just too ludicrous to buy into.

SOURCE: Theater News Online at 05:54PM

Ghostlight Records to Release Andrew Lippa’s ‘Unbreakable’ by Cleo Aukland

Ghostlight Records will release Andrew Lippa's musical exploration of the LGBTQ experience in America. The post Ghostlight Records to Release Andrew Lippa’s ‘Unbreakable’ …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:42PM

“RENT” ON FOX TV — An Evaluation by Chip Deffaa by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Adapting Broadway shows for "live" TV is never easy. And this production was hampered by some extraordinary bad luck. One of the stars, Brennin Hunt, ("Roger") broke his foot at the last min…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:35PM

VIDEO: First Look At 'They Like Me' From CALL ME MADAM At City Center by Stage Tube

For the second time in Encores history-and to honorCity Center's 75th Anniversary Season-the series is reviving one of its own revivals. A highlight of the second season of Encores 1995 and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

VIDEO: On This Day, January 28- Happy Birthday, Alan Alda! by Alexa Criscitiello

Alan Aldais best known for playingHawkeye Pierce and writingmany of the episodes on the classic TV series MASH, the final episode of which was seen by more than 105 million people, still a r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Elon Musk Proposes Bach To Protect Cars by Artsjournal

To prevent vandalism of his expensive cars, Musk announced plans for new theft prevention. “The latest details of the car monitoring system — that sound like a joke, but knowing Musk…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

Long-Speculated-About Trunk Reveals 5000 Pages Of Verdi Musical Notes by Artsjournal

Locked inside the trunk were drafts and sketches for 12 operas written over nearly half a century, from “Luisa Miller” to “Falstaff,” as well as for works like the Requiem and “Fou…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

UK Project Aims To Track Kids For First 25 Years Of Their Lives For Impact Of The Arts by Artsjournal

The scheme will recruit 100 babies and their families in 2019 and track them for the next 25 years. Another 100 will be recruited in 2020, and so on for at least two more years. – The …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:32PM

#Rentkindalive – When A Live TV Event Isn’t (Mostly) Live At All by Artsjournal

“It feels a bit weird to critique what was almost entirely a recorded dress rehearsal. How do you measure three hours of chaotic visuals and middling audio most of us were never meant …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:29PM

Top Theatre Stories: Monday, January 28, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about Rent on Fox, Hamilton in Puerto Rico and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:23PM

Upcoming Broadway Revival of Oklahoma! Joins Gun Neutral Initiative by Logan Culwell-Block

For every visible gun featured in the staging of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, a donation will be made to a non-profit working to end gun violence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:21PM

Chicago's record-low temperatures offer a shot to see 'Hamilton' for less than $70 by Kt Hawbaker

Look, we know you should stay in on Wednesday. History has its eye on some record-low temps for Chicago, and several institutions have already announced closures due to the anticipated tempe…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:20PM

Title Songs From Shows by Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, and More to be Featured in Actors Fund Benefit by Dan Meyer

Adam Kantor will direct Show of Titles: An Evening of Title Songs from Musicals Remembered and Forgotten at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:15PM

A First Look at God Said This at the Cherry Lane Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

Leah Nanako Winkler's award-winning drama, directed by Morgan Gould and presented by Primary Stages, opens Off-Broadway January 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:09PM

People You Should Know . . . Jessica O'Hara-Baker by Zack Calhoon

Jessica O'Hara-Baker is an actor and director with a love for new works. Recent credits include Anna Ziegler's The Wanderers (The Lark); Callan Stout’s you do not look (Columbia MFA S…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:06PM

Nigel Kennedy – Bach, Kennedy, Gershwin by Arts Review

It was a hot night, both weather-wise and musically, and from the moment the audience entered Llewellyn Hall it was clear that this was not going to be your ordinary concert. Besides the gra…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:02PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Will Arrive on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Jagged Little Pill, the acclaimed new musical featuring the songs of Alanis Morissette, is headed to Broadway this fall. Diane Paulus (Waitress) will repeat her work as director of the tuner…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Exclusive! Daphne Rubin-Vega on Reuniting with Original Rent Stars and How the Telecast Was Like Black Mirror by Paul Wontorek

Idina Menzel shared this brunch photo with co-stars Aiko Nakasone, Anthony Rapp, Jesse L. Martin, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Adam Pascal, Rodney Hicks, Wilson Jermaine Heredia & Timothy Britten …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Ben Platt's Debut Album 'Sing to Me Instead' Sets March Release Date by Andy Lefkowitz

The countdown can officially begin for the release of Tony winner Ben Platt's debut album, Sing to Me Instead. The previously announced tome of original music will be fully rel…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical Heading To Broadway by Greg Evans

She’s here to remind you: Alanis Morissette’s ’90s cultural touchstone Jagged Little Pill is heading to Broadway. The new musical, inspired by the themes of MorissetteR…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:39PM

Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Musical Heads to Broadway by Michael Paulson

The show, which uses Ms. Morissette’s song catalog to tackle sexual violence and addiction, had a sold-out run in Massachusetts last year.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:36PM

Beware of Pity by Arts Review

Hofmiller, a young and charming soldier, has been invited to dinner in the big-end-of-town and to his delight is making a wonderful impression. He utters a faux pas when he asks Edith, daugh…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:34PM

Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill to Arrive on Broadway this Fall by Mark A. Robinson

It was only a matter of time before it ultimately happened, but now we have the news for sure. Jagged Little Pill, the acclaimed new musical featuring music by seven-time Grammy Award-winner…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 04:30PM

The Religion Of Economics Is Done by Artsjournal

Fareed Zakaria: “Let me be clear: Economics remains a vital discipline, one of the most powerful ways we have to understand the world. But in the heady days of post-Cold War globaliza…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:24PM

Broadway-Bound OKLAHOMA! Pledges to Take a Stand Against Gun Violence by BroadwayWorld

Oklahoma, which arrives on Broadway this spring, is taking a stand against gun violence. According to Deadline, the incoming revival just announced that it will joinHollywood'sGun NeutralIni…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Breaking: JAGGED LITTLE PILL Will Come To Broadway This Fall by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that the Diane Paulus directed musical, Jagged Little Pill, will come to Broadway this fall following an out of town tryout at Cambridge's American Repertory Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Ben Platt Announces Release Date for Debut Album by TV News Desk

Ben Platt took to Twitter to announce the release of his debut album In the tweet, Platt said, 'With a full heart, I can finally say that my debut album 'Sing To Me Instead' will be out in t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Exclusive Podcast: Go 'Behind the Curtain' with Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Icon Linda Lavin by Behind The Curtain

The one and only new girl in town, Tony Award winner Linda Lavin, joins Rob and Kevin for a phone chat that discusses not only her appearances in A Family Affair, It's A Bird, It's A Plane, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

'Rent' Is Mostly A Ratings Disaster For Fox by Lee Seymour

The mostly-pre-recorded broadcast was the least viewed of all recent live musicals.

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:13PM

5 Secrets Behind the Productions of Nine, My One and Only, and Grand Hotel by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth shares lesser known facts from his interview with composer-lyricist Maury Yeston, upcoming concert dates with Judy Kuhn and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:11PM

Recapping 'Rent' on Fox! by Billboard

New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff joins Rebecca to delve into Fox's live (or semi-live?) broadcast of Jonathan Larson's hit musical; cast member Mario calls in to reflect on the e…

SOURCE: play.acast.com at 04:10PM

Sherrie Johnson joins Crow’s Theatre as executive director by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

The co-founder with Daniel MacIvor of da da kamera was most recently part of the leadership of Canadian Stage.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:08PM

Harold Clurman: Irascible Intellectual Director and Autocrat by Pauline Adamek

  The following is guest article by Neal Weaver that touches on the theatrical history of New York City.   “I grew up in Mayfield, a small town in western

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:06PM

RENT NOT LIVE. by Corine Cohen

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SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 04:06PM

“Don Quixote” Soars, Wonderfully Danced, Staged, at San Francisco Ballet by Pamela Feinsilber

Tomasson & Possokhov’s Crowd-Pleaser an Eye-Popping Pleasure by Pamela Feinsilber San Francisco Ballet kicks off its new season with a whooshing, leaping, swirling, castanet-clicking f…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:04PM

Grosses Analysis: American Son Plays to Sell-Out Crowds in Final Week on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Waverly Gallery also ended its run during the week ending January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Grosses Analysis: American Son Plays to Packed Houses in Final Week on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Waverly Gallery also ended its run during the week ending January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM

Scars and Letters: A Review of In The Blood at Red Tape Theatre by Jay Van Ort

Wrenched guts and broken hearts abound in this production of Suzan Lori-Parks' play.

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

Lady Gaga isn’t the first performer in a film to compete for a Best Song Oscar — some have even won by Susan Wloszczyna

Can we agree that among the eight Oscar nominations granted “A Star Is Born,” its likeliest win will be Best Song for “Shallow”? That soaring ballad sold the music-pa…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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A Sneak Peek at the Costume Design for Encores! Call Me Madam by Marc J. Franklin

Carmen Cusack stars as Ambassador Sally Adams in the upcoming production at New York City Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Dear Evan Hansen Tony Winner Ben Platt to Release Debut Album in March by Ryan McPhee

The actor and singer will release the first two songs from Sing to Me Instead February 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:56PM

Television Review: “Sex Education” — Making Love in High School by Lucas Dean

One of the key reasons that Sex Education works is due to its frank depictions of what sex, or lack thereof, is actually like in high school. The post Television Review: “Sex Education…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:54PM

‘Black Panther’ Returning to AMC Theaters for a Week of Free Showings by Dave McNary

Disney has set a one-week engagement for “Black Panther” to return to theaters to celebrate Black History Month during Feb. 1-7 at 250 participating AMC locations. Tickets are free for e…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:53PM

Gatz: Elevator Repair Service’s Penthouse-High Great Gatsby Transfer by David Finkle

★★★★★ Every word of Fitzgerald's masterwork faithfully read and acted with loving urgency The post Gatz: Elevator Repair Service’s Penthouse-High Great Gatsby Transfer appea…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 03:46PM

‘Jagged Little Pill’ announces Broadway run in the fall by Caitlin Huston

“Jagged Little Pill,” a musical featuring the songs of Alanis Morissette, is coming to Broadway this fall. The musical will be directed by Diane Paulus and produced by Vivek J. T…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 03:42PM

Learn About Broadway's Beetlejuice, the Stage Adaptation of the Beloved Tim Burton Film by Broadway.com

Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole "being dead thing."

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

Broadway Grosses: In Advance of Netflix Premiere, Audiences Flock to See American Son by Broadway.com

Christopher Demos-Brown's acclaimed Broadway-debut play, American Son, concluded its run at the Booth Theatre this weekend to strong box office receipts and SRO crowds. In its final week…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM

'All Childish Things' at First Folio like 'The Italian Job' of geek culture by Kerry Reid

Joseph Zettelmaier has become something of a playwright in residence for suburban First Folio. In addition to a trilogy of plays that skillfully reimagined classic horror stories about Frank…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:40PM

Alanis Morissette Musical Jagged Little Pill Will Transfer to Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The musical, featuring a book by Oscar winner Diablo Cody, played a world premiere engagement at the American Repertory Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Inside Opening Night for the World Premiere of Joan Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

Tony nominee Johanna Day leads the cast of the Stephen Belber play, which opened at the HERE Arts Center January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

United Talent Agency Names 8 New Partners by Adam Hetrick

The agency represents figures across theatre, film, television, literature, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:30PM

'Photograph 51' at Court Theatre delves into DNA's forgotten scientist, Rosalind Franklin by Chris Jones

In the worlds of science, journalism, tech, business and politics, hypothesizing is a whole lot sexier than offering proof. Come to think of it — and Anna Ziegler’s terrific new play at …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:30PM

NEWSical The Musical Celebrates Another Milestone Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The long-running musical revue reached its 3000th performance January 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:27PM

Broadway-Bound Hadestown Announces Cast by Mark A. Robinson

The Broadway-bound production of Hadestown, one of the eagerly-anticipated musicals of the spring, has its principal cast. Starring in the piece written and composed by Anaïs Mitchell, will…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 03:26PM

Review: The Milkman Cometh, VAULT Festival by Sebastian Calver

Review: The Milkman Cometh, VAULT Festival3.0starsCautious comedy with too many boundaries. The Vaults is a great place for a piece like The Milkman Cometh, written by: Alice Bounce, Maxwell…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:24PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/28

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 03:24PM

HADESTOWN's West End Cast, Inlcuding Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada & More, Will Reunite for Broadway Run! by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway premiere ofHadestownwill starReeve Carney,Andre De Shields,Amber Gray,Eva Noblezada, andPatrick Page. The acclaimed principals come to Broadway direct fromHadestown's sold-out r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

BWW TV: The Story of COME FROM AWAY Gets Animated! by BroadwayWorld TV

While Come From Away prepares to celebrates two years on Broadway, the West End prepares to welcome its own production, which begins performances on January 30. Below, celebrate the Come Fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of CATS on Tour? by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the new national touring company of CATS The Jellicle Cats include Phillip Deceus as 'Alonzo,' McGee Maddox as 'Bill BaileyRum Tum Tugger,' Lexie Plath as '…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 1/28

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 03:24PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/27/19 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1272019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM

Theatre News: The Arlington Players presents Arsenic and Old Lace by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

A Stay away from the elderberry wine! February 1st through 16th, join The Arlington Players (TAP) for the beloved dark comedy Arsenic and Old Lace. Teeming with inexhaustible high jinks, nar…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:22PM

An Appraisal: Swept Up in the Whirlwind Known as Michel Legrand by Melissa Errico

The singer Melissa Errico recalls the mix of wild energy and plaintive emotion that made the composer so enthralling to be around.

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

Reporter’s Notebook: ‘DAU’ Has Finally Opened in Paris. Does It Live Up to the Hype? by Joshua Barone

The immersive experience, with its frequent problems yet mounting mystique, is beginning to court comparisons with the Fyre Festival.

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

New Mellon Foundation Study: Leadership In The Museum World Is Getting More Diverse, But It’s Slow by Artsjournal

The takeaway: “At a high level, the study has found some meaningful progress in the representation of people of color in a number of different museum functions, including the curatoria…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

Ambitious New Classical Music Radio Station Launches, Aimed At Young Listeners by Artsjournal

“The launch of a new classical entertainment station aimed at younger listeners is based on more than a hunch. Research found that a new generation of listeners was switching on to cla…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

Why Jay Leno Gets A Screen Credit On “Mary Poppins” by Artsjournal

It has to do with a car. – Entertainment Weekly

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

“Hamilton” is returning to Denver’s Buell Theatre by Barbara Ellis, The Know

On-stage, King George III decreed: "You'll Be Back." And so it is.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 03:18PM

Rodgers and Hart at the Y: Santino Fontana, Anne Harada et al celebrate the Broadway songwriters’ 100th anniversary by Jonathan Mandell

When at the age of 17 composer Richard Rodgers met 24-year-old lyricist Lorenz Hart in 1919, he instantly acquired “a career, a partner, a best friend and a source of permanent irritat…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:07PM

Is Vladimir Putin box-office poison? In a new play, he’s certainly toxic enough. by Peter Marks

“Kleptocracy” at Arena Stage portrays the Russian president’s battle with an oligarch.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 03:04PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Cast announced for new British musical The Cereal Cafe by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo A new British musical, The Cereal Café, inspired by the opening of the Cereal Killer Café in East London and the Shoreditch riots of 2015, is to get its world premiere at T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:59PM

Cult classic film Psycho gets a touch of Neil Diamond in musical adaptation by Jim Farmer

Those willing to accept a bit of carnage with their musical theater should be pleased with the new production from PULP Books & Gallery. Psycho: The Musical is based on the 1960 horror …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 02:56PM

MAC Awards to Honor Be More Chill’s Joe Iconis and Karen Mason by Adam Hetrick

The annual Manhattan Association of Cabaret Awards will take place March 26 at Sony Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’ To Star Acclaimed London Cast: Reeve Carney, André De Shields Among Principals by Greg Evans

Reeve Carney, André De Shields and the rest of the original principal cast of London’s sold-out production of Hadestown will star in the upcoming Broadway staging, producers announced…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:43PM

Patrick Page, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney & More Confirmed for Hadestown on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Initial casting is set for the Broadway premiere of singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's acclaimed musical Hadestown. The previously announced main-stem staging, arriving direct from …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Learn About Broadway's Temptations Musical Ain't Too Proud by Broadway.com

Through friendship and betrayal amid the civil unrest that tore America apart, the story of how the Temptations came to be still resonates five decades later.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Broadway Legend Baayork Lee Comes to Reston CenterStage February 9 by David Siegel

An evening of conversation with Broadway legend Baayork Lee is coming to Reston’s CenterStage. Baayork Lee has performed in some of the most far-reaching musical theatre events of the past…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:35PM

‘Oklahoma!’ To Be Broadway’s First “Gun Neutral” Production As Lauded Musical Joins Hollywood Initiative: Sundance by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: The much-anticipated staging of Oklahoma! will be Broadway’s first partner in Hollywood’s Gun Neutral Initiative: For every visible gun that is seen onstage in Oklahom…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:30PM

“A woman kept alive by the sound of her voice” by Trevor Boffone

By Trevor Boffone. Trevor Boffone examines Isaac Gómez’s new play La Ruta, which focuses on the feminicides in Mexico, and talks about the growing canon of Latinx theatre that dramatizes …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:17PM

Principal cast from London to star in ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway transfer of “Hadestown” will star the principal cast members from London. The musical, written by Anaïs Mitchell, will star Reeve Carney, André De Shields, Amber Gray, Eva…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 02:15PM

Harriett D. Foy, Jared Grimes, and More Set for Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The 92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists concert, Yes I Can: The Sammy Davis Jr. Songbook, will also feature Betsy Wolfe, Max Kumangai, and Matthew Saldivar.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:14PM

A Dismal Trajectory For Investment In American Culture by Artsjournal

Tim Schneider: “A sharp fall in public funding for cultural organizations since the 1980s has coincided with a sharp rise in private wealth held by the very few. And rather than being …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Taiwan Art Fair Points To Enormous Changes In Asian Art Market by Artsjournal

“After a week spent in Taipei for the art fair and its orbiting constellation of events, one thing is clear: how these two forces—the dynamism of the regional scene and the growing n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:12PM

Photos: HAMILTON Takes Its Final Bow in Puerto Rico; Bill and Hillary Clinton, Gayle King, and More Share in the Evening by BroadwayWorld

Hamilton took its final shot in Puerto Rico yesterday, January 27th. Get a look at the final evening below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

INDUSTRY: Social Insight Report - January 28th - THE PROM and NETWORK Top Growth! by Alan Henry

The top growing current Broadway musicals were The Prom 2.03, Frozen 1.56, Pretty Woman 1.23, My Fair Lady 1 and The Cher Show0.87.The top growing current Broadway plays were Network 5.51, T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

BWW TV: FALSETTOS Gets Ready to Hit the Road! Go Inside Rehearsals with Max von Essen, Nick Adams, Eden Espinosa & More! by Tv - On The Road

Rehearsals are underway in New York for the upcoming North American Tour of William Finn and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos. Following rehearsals in New York, the compan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, Patrick Page, More to Star in Hadestown on Broadway by Ryan McPhee

A quintet of performers will reprise their performances from the folk musical's recent London turn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Inside ITF by Christa Skiles

A Thespian perspective on our annual theatre festival The post Inside ITF appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 02:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Ben Rappaport and More to Star in Off-Broadway's Actually, We're F**ked by Ryan McPhee

The Matt Williams play makes its world premiere at Cherry Lane Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams to become stage musical by Mark Brown

Following in the footsteps of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the book is to be adapted by the Royal Shakespeare CompanyDavid Walliams’ journey from comedian to one of the most popular children’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

Halley Feiffer and Trip Cullman to Collaborate Once Again for New York Stage and Film by Ryan McPhee

The 2019 Winter Season of the organization’s programming includes Feiffer’s Saying Goodbye to the People I Love From My Bathtub.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Kinky Boots Star Callum Francis

Callum Francis talks playing Kinky Boots around the world, his "Heidi Klum Lola" and immersing himself in NYC culture.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:26PM

Six Questions with Singer and Actress, Jennifer Roberts

Singer Jennifer Roberts celebrates the work of Broadway icon Sheldon Harnick in She Loves… Sheldon! playing at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Wednesday, January 30th and Tuesday, February…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:21PM

Cabaret KATIE! McGrath announces her list of great New York cabaret shows for February 2019

Cabaret KATIE! McGrath announces her list of great New York cabaret shows for February 2019

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 01:21PM

64th Annual Drama Desk Awards Will be Presented by Broadway Brands by Sandi Durell

  One of the great, long standing traditions in the theater community the Drama Desk Awards will be presented by Broadway Brands, publisher of Broadway News and Broadway Briefing, and …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:15PM

NEWS: Multimedia music experience Balaklava Blues plays alongside Counting Sheep at VAULT Festival by Featured Content

Balaklava Blues, a music and multimedia experience exploring post-traumatic stress and attempts to move forward, is playing alongside its immersive predecessor Counting Sheep at this year's …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:12PM

Review: In ‘Joan,’ a Photographer Tries to Focus Her Past by Ben Brantley

Stephen Belber’s time-traveling drama, starring Johanna Day, connects the dots of woman’s conflicted existence during six decades.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:12PM

R&H Goes Pop! Reimagines “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’” by Cleo Aukland

Jeremy Jordan performs the inaugural song from R&H GoesPop!, a new series from the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. The post R&H Goes Pop! Reimagines “Oh, What A Beautif…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM

No Day But Today: A Renthead’s thoughts on Rent: Live by Emily Garside

I’ve spent this last couple of weeks thinking about Rent a lot. It’s not unusual to think about Rent. For me it’s always kind of there, in the background.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Royal Shakespeare Company to Debut Musical Adaptation of The Boy in the Dress by Olivia Clement

David Walliams’ novel will be adapted for the stage by Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers, Mark Ravenhill, and Gregory Doran.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

Renée Fleming to Star in L.A. Opera’s The Light in the Piazza by Ryan McPhee

The 2019–2020 season will also include the world premiere of Matthew Aucoin and Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice, directed by Tony winner Mary Zimmerman.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:49PM

Review: Rent, Fox’s TV version, turns Larson’s grit into Disney squeaky clean by Jayne Blanchard

La Vie Boheme is not mort. On the contrary, it is shiny and perky as all get out. That could be a problem for those who consider Rent, the late Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking 1996 rock m…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM

Rent remembered: The young stars who created the roles, and Allen Ginsberg’s reaction to Rent’s bohemia by Jonathan Mandell

In the month before Rent opened Off-Broadway in January, 1996, Idina Menzel was singing “The Wind Beneath My Wings” at a bar mitzvah at Leonard’s of Great Neck for the thousandth time;…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM

A Conservative’s Case For Classical Music by Artsjournal

Roger Scruton: “To my way of thinking, there cannot be a coherent conservatism, either in everyday life or in politics, that does not take high culture seriously. It really matters to …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

A Rising Chorus Urges Journalists To Get Off Social Media. Jeff Jarvis Dissents by Artsjournal

“When journalists delete, dismiss, or disengage from Twitter or Facebook or YouTube or Instagram or Reddit or blogs, they turn their backs on the people who finally — like the jo…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Man Wanders Into A Moscow Museum, Takes Painting Off Wall And Casually Walks Out by Artsjournal

The work, titled “Ai Petri, Crimea” and painted by Arkhip Kuindzhi in 1908, had been insured for $182,000, according to a spokeswoman for the museum. – The New York Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:48PM

Falsettos Off on Tour with von Essen, Adams, Espinosa and Blaemire by Sandi Durell

  The touring company of William Finn’s Falsettos will begin its tour in Fayetteville, Arkansas on February 8th starring Max von Essen, Nick Adams, Eden Espinosa and Nick Blaemire…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:47PM

8 things you didn’t know about Charlie Stemp by Eleni Cashell

He’s joined the cast of Mary Poppins as Bert, dazzled in two pantomimes at the London Palladium and gave us a performance worth more than Half A Sixpence in…well Half A Sixpence, but the…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:45PM

American Horror Story’s Finn Wittrock Guests on The Compass by Adam Hetrick

The Death of a Salesman and Glass Menagerie star joins host Leah Walsh for episode 129 of the industry podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:44PM

Broadway Q&A: Sara Bareilles of 'Waitress' by Jeryl Brunner

The Grammy and Tony nominee shares her love of musicals, the joy of collaborating on 'Waitress,' and more.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:40PM

Casting Complete for Workshop of New Musical The Cereal Café at London’s Other Palace by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin February 28 under the direction of Victoria Gimby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:39PM

10 Cole Porter Love Songs to Celebrate the Valentine’s Day Debut of ‘Kiss Me, Kate!’ by Mark Robinson

Brush up your Cole Porter with this de-lovely playlist before 'Kiss Me, Kate!' begins previews on Valentine's Day.

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 12:39PM

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra's Epic Wedding and More! What We Learned on #LiveAtFive This Week by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway.com #LiveatFive is a daily Facebook Live show in which Broadway.com editors discuss what's going on in the theater community and chat with stage stars. Here's the most …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Over the Moon for Rent! Check Out These Amazing Collages Inspired by the Telecast by Lindsey Sullivan

We're still buzzing about Fox's thrilling presentation of Jonathan Larson's award-winning musical Rent! The telecast was an amazing chance for Rentheads to fall in love with…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Alex Newell to Play Paulette in Legally Blonde Concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below by Andy Lefkowitz

Alex Newell, the recent showstopping Asaka of Once on This Island, will offer up another drag-diva turn as Paulette in an upcoming concert presentation of the fan-favorite musical Legally Bl…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Rent Is TV's Least Watched Musical Event by Andy Lefkowitz

You okay, honey? Ratings weren't so great for Sunday night's musical presentation of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical Rent. The Tony and Pulitzer winner about a grou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Celebrate Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final Hamilton Bow in Puerto Rico with the Clintons and More by Broadway.com

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with Luis A. Miranda and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Photos: Emilio Madrid-Kuser for Broadway.com) VIPs like former POTU…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Anthropocene — Stuart MacRae’s new opera is an icy affair

Premiering at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, the Scottish composer’s latest work is set on a vessel stranded in the Arctic

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:34PM

Broadway’s My Fair Lady Welcomes Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, and Christian Dante White by Nathan Skethway

See the three actors join the cast of the the Tony-nominated revival, directed by Bartlett Sher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:30PM

Roundup: RENT on FOX by Iris Chan

Didn’t catch the FOX telecast of Rent? Watch some of the performances from the cast here: “Seasons Of Love” Performance “Rent” Performance “La Vie Boheme…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:15PM

Les Troyens, Opéra de Paris, Bastille — an outstanding production of Berlioz’s opera

The singing and conducting are superb, although Dmitri Tcherniakov’s staging earned vociferous boos

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:15PM

Diana Damrau, Mariss Jansons summon the spirit of Strauss at the Barbican

The soprano and conductor joined the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra for a programme of music by the composer

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:14PM

Glenn Close Feels Like She’s Fulfilling Her Aunt’s Acting Dream by Hunter Harris

Glenn Close is the front-runner in the Best Actress Oscar race for playing a wife whose writing talent is overlooked in favor of her award-winning husband’s. After picking up a SAG award f…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:13PM

What failed ‘Rent: Live’ should teach TV: Cast Broadway talent by Robert Rorke

Fox’s not-so-live broadcast of “Rent” Sunday night made a good case for calling it quits when it comes to the age of the live television musical. Nielsen reports that just 3.42 million…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:13PM

Lights Out Star Dulé Hill Visits ‘The House That Nat Built’ by Adam Hetrick

Hill reveals the history behind the play with music that begins February 5 at the Geffen in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:13PM

One Man, Two Guvnors Is Entertaining If A But Long by Bill Hirschman

There are probably 27 synonyms for the word funny and 157 familiar tropes. All the words apply and all the classic bits can be found in Actors’ Playhouse’s farce One Man, Two Guvnors.

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 12:04PM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Leave to Remain at the Lyric Hammersmith by Emma Clarendon

Tyrone Huntley and Billy Cullum star in the musical Leave To Remain about love in the face of an uncertain future. LLLC rounds up the reviews…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

9 to 5 the Musical choreographer Lisa Stevens: ‘I’ve had a few knock-downs, but I love what I do’ by Mark Shenton

Making her solo West End debut with the stage version of 9 to 5 the Musical, the award-winning choreographer’s star continues to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andre Braugher Proves His Theatre Credentials by Ruthie Fierberg

The star of the hit sitcom returns to the stage in the limited run of Julia Doolittle’s Tell Them I’m Still Young.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Cast announced for new musical The Cereal Café by Robin Johnson

Ready to snap, crackle and pop its way onto the stage, there's a brand new British musical opening at The Other Palace next month: The Cereal Café. The post Cast announced for new musical …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:59AM

VIDEO: Get a Behind the Scenes Look at 'Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical' by Stage Tube

Get a look behind the scenes as the full cast of Skittles Commercial The Broadway Musical record one of the original tracks from the show - Advertising Ruins Everything. Watch the video below

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

BWW Review: Laura Benanti Brings Fresh Maturity to Eliza in Bartlett Sher's Glorious MY FAIR LADY Revival by Michael Dale

Flying in the face of the dreadful 21st Century practice of making extreme cuts and revisions to classic musicals by deceased authors in the belief that they would offend contemporary sensib…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Review Roundup: Did the New Cast of MY FAIR LADY Have a Little Bit of Luck with the Critics? by Review Roundups

Just yesterday, My Fair Lady held a re-opening celebration to welcome new cast members Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, Rosemary Harris, Christian Dante White, and Clarke Thorell.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Joan: Dealing Out a Disorderly Deck of Triste and Trite Snapshots by Michael Sommers

★★ Stephen Belber's latest drama shuffles through a tiresome heap of cliches The post Joan: Dealing Out a Disorderly Deck of Triste and Trite Snapshots appeared first on New York Stage R…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 11:53AM

Artistic Transgression Is So 1990s by Artsjournal2

What does transgression mean now – and what are artists transgressing against? Laura Miller: “Much of what transgressive art rebels against is politeness, but politeness has ma…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 11:48AM

Review: Heidi Schreck’s Grand Concourse marks the promising debut of Prologue Theatre by Kate Colwell

A line delivered by Frog, a homeless man, encapsulates the dilemma of Heidi Shreck’s play, Grand Concourse. Speaking in a soup kitchen filled with raw vegetables for chopping, he tells the…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:48AM

Choir Boy, Ain’t Too Proud, and More to Be Featured in January 28 Theater Talks: Black Theater Winter Preview by Dan Meyer

The showcase will be hosted by four-time Tony-winning producer Ron Simons at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47AM

Ratings: How Did Rent on Fox Fare? by Olivia Clement

The January 27 broadcast drew in lower ratings compared to earlier TV musicals.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Watch the Cast of Rent Perform Four Live Numbers Not Shown on the Telecast

The cast of Rent performed a concert style version of the musical as the telecast aired.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:34AM

Rent's Brandon Victor Dixon Sings a Soulful 'I'll Cover You (Reprise)' in Exclusive Concert During Telecast by Broadway.com

Fox's thrilling presentation of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical Rent took an unexpected turn when Brennin Hunt, who was to play Roger, broke his foot during dress rehearsal the nigh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:32AM

Trigger Warnings Are Not Enough: Why You Need an EDI Advocate by American Theatre Editors

When working on a show with sensitive topics, such as an adaptation of 'Dracula' with violence and blood, a diversity advocate can help you work through the uncomfortable conversations.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:28AM

Black Ensemble Theater announces 2019 season, including 'The Other Cinderella' and a tribute to Lena Horne by Kt Hawbaker

On Monday, the Black Ensemble Theater’s founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announced the company’s 43rd season, “Legends and Lessons.” The season will begin with “Mahalia Jackson: Movin…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:20AM

Watch What Actually Happened Live During Fox's Broadcast of Rent by Ruthie Fierberg

While viewers at home watched recorded footage from the January 26 dress rehearsal, see what happened in real time on the Fox lot.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

English councils cut culture budgets by £400m over eight years, reveals research by Georgia Snow

Councils across England have reduced their culture spending by £400 million over the past eight years, new analysis has revealed. Of this,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:19AM

Watch Video Highlights From Rent on Fox by Ruthie Fierberg

Catch the all-star cast perform "La Vie Boheme," "Take Me or Leave Me," and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Drama Desk Awards set ceremony, nominations dates by Caitlin Huston

The 64th annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on June 2, 2019 at The Town Hall. The awards, which are given to actors and shows on Broadway, off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway, have set a…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 11:14AM

Go Behind the Scenes of Rent on Fox with Scene-Stealer J.Elaine Marcos

J.Elaine Marcos brings the BroadwayBox Instagram along for the Rent dress rehearsal.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 11:13AM

An Exclusive Inside Look at OSF's All-New Othello at A.R.T. by Olivia Clement

Danforth Comins, who plays Iago, breaks down a key scene from Act III.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:08AM

See The Other Josh Cohen Celebrate 100 Performances Off-Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The acclaimed musical from David Rossmer and Steve Rosen opened at the Westside Theatre on November 12.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Putting a Value on the Work and Putting the Work in the Community with Coya Paz and Free Street Theater by Jeffrey Mosser

By Jeffrey Mosser. “How can performance be used to cross racial and economic boundaries?”—Coya Paz

SOURCE: HowlRound at 11:06AM

Dignity at Work campaign launched by union BECTU to challenge harassment and bullying by Giverny Masso

A major new campaign that aims to tackle issues including sexual harassment, bullying and long working hours has been launched by union

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:04AM

Review: No Show, Soho Theatre by Madeline Lee

Review: No Show, Soho Theatre 3.0stars An enlightening show that tells the untold story of circus performers, No Show takes you through several circus acts in a vaudeville style. But what gi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:04AM

Review: Opal Fruits, VAULT Festival by Saskia Coomber

Review: Opal Fruits, VAULT Festival3.0Overall ScoreHolly Beasley-Garrigan‘s one- woman show Opal Fruits is an hour of nostalgia, laden with 90’s tidbits. Based during a time when…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:04AM

‘Bowled over by the layers to this show’: AMERICAN IDIOT – Touring ★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

My advice is if you like Green Day don’t you be an idiot, book now to see this production of American Idiot before it’s too late.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:02AM

‘Skittles’ Broadway Musical Trailer: Michael C. Hall Repents Commercialism, Sings For Candy Anyway by Greg Evans

If last night’s Rent didn’t meet your weekly minimum requirement of earnestly performed, socially conscious pre-taped musical ensemble productions, enjoy this amuse-bouche for t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM

Podcast Episode 175 – Composer-Lyricist and Winner of So Many Awards, Ryan Scott Oliver

https://www.buzzsprout.com/123341/934633-episode-175-ryan-scott-oliver.mp3   With apartments as small as they are in this city, I’m not sure where Ryan Scott Oliver keeps all hi…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

Podcast Episode 175 – Composer-Lyricist and Winner of So Many Awards, Ryan Scott Oliver

  With apartments as small as they are in this city, I’m not sure where Ryan Scott Oliver keeps all his trophies. Because Ryan has won just about every single award an emerging …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Get a Sneak Peek of Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Musical, Starring Michael C. Hall by Andrew Gans

Rather than take out a 30-second ad during the Super Bowl, Skittles will present a 30-minute musical at Town Hall to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Production news round-up: Robbie Williams to compose musical for RSC season and Fiddler on the Roof announces West End transfer by Giverny Masso

The latest production news round-up includes the Royal Shakespeare Company’s winter season announcement and a new musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:56AM

Jana Robbins and Haley Swindal to Perform We Just Move On!—The Songs of Kander and Ebb by Adam Hetrick

The veterans of Zorba and Cabaret will join forces for the February concerts at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:52AM

Carrie St. Louis, Alex Newell, Tracy Jai Edwards Set for 54 Sings Legally Blonde by Adam Hetrick

Newcomers and original Broadway cast members will take part in the March 3 concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:51AM

Theatremaker Katie Greenall: ‘Your size shouldn’t limit which character you can play’ by Giverny Masso

Theatremaker and workshop facilitator Katie Greenall is taking her one-woman show Fatty Fat Fat to London’s Vault Festival. She tells Giverny Masso

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:49AM

A Writer’s Take On Literary Festivals by Artsjournal2

“For years I have not participated in collective activities, especially if they force me to move from one continent to another. … The round table was a disaster, since the other…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Untangling Nostalgia For The World Of The Hardy Boys by Artsjournal2

The brothers’ adventures appealed to many young readers, as the boys filled their lives with adventures that always ended safely. But it’s also true that there were no gay charac…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Why Do Americans Love The Great British Bake Off So Very Much? by Artsjournal2

With binge-watching on Netflix, themed baking groups, self-GBBO challenges, and more, the U.S. seriously adores the Great British Bake Off. But why? Hm: “Many US viewers have said that…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:48AM

Broadway on TV: Alan Cumming, Daniel Radcliffe & More for Week of January 28, 2019 by TV News Desk

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of January28, 2019

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Things He Has it Comin' in 'Cell Block Tango' Parody! by Stage Tube

Trump, six, flip, cukoo, Huckabee, Mueller... Randy Rainbow's latest political parody gives the latest news of Roger Stone's arrest a very special Kander and Ebb twist. Watch below as he upd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Darren Criss, Glenn Close Among Winners of the 25th Annual SAG AWARDS - Full List! by TV News Desk

The Screen Actors Guild Awards presented its coveted Actor statuettes for the outstanding motion picture and television performances of 2018 at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, ho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Pre-Order the Cast Recording For THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records has announced that The Jonathan Larson Project is now available for pre-order and is scheduled for release in physical, digital, and streaming formats on Friday, April 5. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

2019 Drama Desk Awards Scheduled For June 2 by Dan Meyer

The annual ceremony, which celebrates the best of theatre in New York, will be held at The Town Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:40AM

The Jonathan Larson Project Album Sets April Release Date by Mark Peikert

The Ghostlight Records album preserves performances of rarely heard Larson songs from Nick Blaemire, Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez, George Salazar, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Steve Ross and New York Cabaret Nights: A Reintroduction on WNPR Radio

“New York Days become New York Nights when the sun goes down…”* so went the theme song for “New York Cabaret Nights,” a weekly series of 26 live performances broadcast in 1990 from…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:32AM

Glenn Close, Darren Criss & Rachel Brosnahan Win 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented group of theater stars were honored for their work on-screen at The 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27. Will & Grace star and Broadway vet Meg…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:24AM

Dance Review: Danza Orgánica — Pushing UP by Marcia B. Siegel

What few signs of the rich culture embedded in Danza Orgánica's artistic director and choreographer Marsha Parrilla's heritage made token appearances. The post Dance Review: Danza Orgánica…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

From Failing His College Acting Class To Being On Broadway by Jeryl Brunner

Broadway and TV actor Josh Lamon currently stars in the hit Broadway musical The Prom. He reveals his inspiring story.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:23AM

London Theater Review: ‘Leave to Remain’ by Gordon Cox

“Leave to Remain” was almost a graphic novel. And a concept album. And a television series. Eventually Bloc Party’s frontman Kele Okereke and co-writer Matt Jones swung behind the idea…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:22AM

‘Rent Live’ Review: How Do You Measure a Show You Were Never Meant to See? by Aisha Harris

Fox’s TV production of the hit musical hardly went off as planned. What to make of this barely live show?

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

Watch Scenes From Hamilton in Puerto Rico, Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda by Andrew Gans

The blockbuster musical ended its run January 27 in San Juan before embarking on a third national tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:14AM

Why Rent: Live Wasn’t Actually Live by Jackson McHenry

On Sunday night, Fox had promised to air a live staging of Rent, but after a cast member was injured, the network decided to air footage from a dress rehearsal instead, up until the closing …

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:09AM

Zac Efron kills it as Ted Bundy in ‘Extremely Wicked’ biopic by Johnny Oleksinski

PARK CITY, Utah — When Zac Efron sang “Breaking Free” in 2006’s “High School Musical,” little did we know he meant out of police custody. But 13 years later the actor has gone fr…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 10:08AM

Glenn Close, Darren Criss, Tony Shalhoub Among 25th Annual SAG Award Winners by Andrew Gans

Megan Mullally hosted the ceremony January 27 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium Expo Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:05AM

‘Thought-provoking but slight’: VIOLET – Charing Cross Theatre ★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Violet has plenty of sincerity and perceptive lyrics to make it endearing to watch, but the book ultimately lets it down and doesn’t allow the characters to quite shine as brightly as they…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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See Victoria Clark, Brandon Uranowitz, and Richard Thomas at the 16th Annual Broadway Roundtable by Nathan Skethway

The annual luncheon from Theatre Forward was held in New York City January 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:59AM

Hamilton & Bipolar Disorder & Shrink Tank

I am pleased to share this piece from a new collaboration with Shrink Tank (“If psychology and pop culture had a baby…”) exploring Alexander Hamilton and Bipolar Disorder. …

SOURCE: www.drdrama.com at 09:56AM

Layton Williams Steps Into Title Role of London’s Everybody’s Talking About Jamie by Andrew Gans

Williams succeeds John McCrae, who created the role in the critically acclaimed musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Harry Hadden-Paton by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

THE CHER SHOW Announces New Block Of Tickets Through October 13 by BroadwayWorld

Producers Flody Suarez and Jeffrey Seller announced today that a new block of tickets for the Broadway production of the new musical The Cher Show goes on sale today at 10am ET. Tickets for …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Gregory Hines Will Be Honored With Black Heritage Series Stamp by Stephanie Wild

According to Associated Press, Gregory Hines will be honored on a Black Heritage Series stamp.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

BWW Review: The Message of RENT Holds Strong Despite Many Problems by Kaitlin Milligan

RENT on FOX, the live musical event, began its broadcast with the words 'previously recorded' on the screen. Brennin Hunt, who plays Roger Davis in the show, broke his foot during dress rehe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

What's Playing on Broadway: January 28- February 3, 2019 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for January 28-February 3, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54AM

Read What Critics Thought of My Fair Lady, Now Starring Laura Benanti as Eliza Doolittle by Mark Peikert

Benanti, Danny Burstein, and Christian Dante White are new to the Tony-nominated revival, directed by Bartlett Sher.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Rent: Live review on Fox – ‘mixed performances and technical issues’ by Nicole Serratore

Fox’s broadcast of Jonathan Larson’s cult 1990s musical Rent: Live ended up being Rent: Pre-Taped due to the injury of Brennin Hunt,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:43AM

Why Do Reboots Attract Such Cultural Anxiety ? by Artsjournal2

And yes, we are talking (again) about Ghostbusters, but “every rebooted franchise plays off our longing for the past—the implicit promise that it can make us feel just like we did th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42AM

Chasing That Conductor’s Podium When You’re A Tattooed Mexican-American Woman [VIDEO] by Artsjournal2

Jessica Bejarano was raised by a single mom living in poverty, and she says music saved her life. But it’s not an easy road. “Every time I was told, NO, you can’t be a dire…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42AM

Vivendi’s Plan To Sell Half Of Universal May Become Real This Year by Artsjournal2

Universal had 40 percent of U.S. music business last year, including the top four most streamed artists of 2018. But who will buy Universal – Spotify? Liberty Media? This sounds wild, …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42AM

Jean Guillou, Legendary Paris Organist And Composer, Has Died At 88 by Artsjournal2

Guillou, the organist for the church of St. Eustache from 1963 to 2015, had an international career and was excellent at improvisation. He was quoted as saying he wanted his instrument ̶…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:42AM

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper sing 'Shallow' at her Vegas show by Usa Today, Usa Today

Bradley Cooper surprised fans by joining Lady Gaga at her Las Vegas residency for a duet singing "Shallow" from their movie "A Star is Born."        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:40AM

See Your Favorite Moments From Rent on Fox by Marc J. Franklin

Fox’s presentation of the Jonathan Larson musical aired January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:36AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, January 28, 2019 by Susan Grace

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A close encounter with Patti Smith at the Roundhouse, London

The singer’s show formed part of the venue’s ‘In the Round’ series

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 09:22AM

Sam McDaniel: Hattie’s Older Brother by Trav S.D.

African-American character actor Sam McDaniel (1886-1962) was born on this day. The older brother of the better known Hattie McDaniel, he started performing with his sister and other sibling…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:18AM

‘It all seems curiously inauthentic’: WELCOME TO THE UK – Bunker Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Borderline Theatre is a laudable undertaking, but sadly Welcome to the UK at the Bunker Theatre is neither funny nor original.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Ghost Girl // Gwei Mui 鬼妹 at Camden People’s Theatre by Ava Wong Davies

'That little jump in the stomach at seeing your body onstage, accompanied by a desire for something more': Ava Wong Davies responds to Jennifer Tang's exploration of British-Chinese identity…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 08:58AM

ShowBiz Minute: 'Rent: Live' star injured by Ap, Ap, Ap

Michael Jackson's family condemns new documentary accusing late pop star of sexual abuse; "Black Panther" takes home top honor at Screen Actors Guild Awards; "Rent: Live" star injury du…

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:55AM

Rent: Live Should Have Made TV History. Instead, It Wasn’t Even Live. by Matt Zoller Seitz

Rent: Live, a mostly prerecorded telecast cobbled together in the wake of cast member Brennin Hunt’s broken foot, should have been called Rent: Live-ish. I can’t remember the last time a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 08:51AM

The jobs at the top must be diversified and Hull Truck are doing just that by Ruth Puckering

How much good is a commitment to diversity if those at the ‘top’ haven’t changed? Hull Truck Theatre are committed to change that, writes Ruth Puckering, Interim Executive …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:48AM

BWW's On This Day - January 28, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on January 28 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

Read the Reviews for Fox's Rent by Ryan McPhee

The network brought the Jonathan Larson musical to the small screen January 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:34AM

The Moment When You Start To Get Cy Twombly, Really Get Him by Artsjournal2

Actually, you’ll need to understand Keats, and his theory of negative capability, first – Twombly certainly did. – Los Angeles Review of Books

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

At The SAG Awards, Mrs. Maisel And Black Panther Come Out Ahead by Artsjournal2

And so does Glenn Close. What does this mean for the Oscars? Hm. (Full list of nominees and winners at the link.) – Los Angeles Times

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

What’s Actually In It For Online Trolls? by Artsjournal2

Trolls often see themselves as victims, and so they “have a distorted sense of what punching up vs. punching down looks like. So even though most of us would likely say that trolling b…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

A Banksy Tribute Is Stolen In Paris by Artsjournal2

The tribute to victims of the 2015 Bataclan massacre, painted on an emergency door in the concert hall, was cut out and removed. “The theft, which occurred overnight on Friday, involve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

Keats Is Dead; Long Live Poetry On Instagram by Artsjournal2

There’s been a dramatic shift in the demographics of who’s buying poetry, and giving poets including Rupi Kaur, Carol Ann Duffy, Helen Dunmore and other women six-figure incomes …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:32AM

Today on Broadway: Monday, January 28, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: A Slam-Packed “Rent” on Fox Recap, a Busy Theatrical Schedule, and Miss Cleo Bombs a Guarantee “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 08:26AM

Caroline, Or Change to end in five weeks by Eleni Cashell

With only five weeks left to see the critically acclaimed, Caroline, Or Change, you are now entering the “last chance to see” part of the show’s run.Currently showing at the Playhouse …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 08:12AM

Sammy Lerner: The Guy Who Wrote the Popeye Theme by Trav S.D.

Sammy Lerner (1903-1989) was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter with many credits you well know! Born in Romania, he immigrated with his family to Detroit when he was seven. In early adulthood he mo…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:12AM

‘Leaves an indelible smile on the face’: THRILLER LIVE – West End ★★★★ by Michael Davis

This summer will mark the 10th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. Has it really been that long? On a more positive note, this month marks the 10th anniversary of the Thriller Live mus…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

10 who are raising the dance bar(re) in Pittsburgh in 2019 by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

2019 is already shaping up to be a dynamic one for dance across the city.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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'I'm way more likely to be stopped by police': Arinze Kene on writing about the London riots, starring in Arthur Miller and shaking up by Holly Williams, Holly Williams

The writer and actor talks to Holly Williams about the 'whitewashing' of theatre audiences, and why we still need more black leads on stage and screen

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:54AM

Broadway Heat: Be More Chill Edition: The Sweet 16! by JK

HOT on Broadway (adj): fierce, talented, big potential; has "buzz"; has "it" factor.BROADWAY HEAT: BE MORE CHILL EDITIONIt's been the talk of the internet among the teen theater geek ni…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:54AM

Robbie Williams to compose musical adaptation of David Walliams novel for RSC season by Giverny Masso

Robbie Williams is to compose a new musical adaptation of David Walliams’ novel The Boy in the Dress as part of the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:52AM

Sonia Friedman: ‘Brexit means the theatre industry must prepare for difficult times’ by Giverny Masso

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child producer Sonia Friedman has said the theatre industry should prepare for “difficult times” ahead in the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM

ENO to appoint BAME choristers and directors as part of diversity drive by Matthew Hemley

English National Opera has launched what it describes as a “key step forward” in making the industry more representative, with plans to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM

Paines Plough’s George Perrin and James Grieve announce departure after nine years by Matthew Hemley

George Perrin and James Grieve are stepping down as joint artistic directors of new writing theatre company Paines Plough after nine years.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM

To Kill a Mockingbird cancellation: cast and crew plead with Broadway producer to allow show to continue by Georgia Snow

Cast and crew from the abandoned To Kill a Mockingbird tour have pleaded with the Broadway producer who forced the show’s cancellation

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:42AM

The Booker Is Losing Its Hedge Fund Sponsor by Artsjournal2

Can we stop calling it the “Man Booker” after the Man Group pulls out? Yes, but, well, we may be part of the problem: “Relations between Man Group and Booker organisers had…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:32AM

Was ‘Rent’ The Last Broadway Musical To Go Live On TV? by Artsjournal2

Even before star Brennin Hunt broke his ankle 10 minutes before the end of dress rehearsal, Fox was rethinking its live Broadway musical plans. Why? Money, of course: “The television n…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:32AM

David Walliams’ novel The Boy in the Dress will be adapted into a musical for the RSC by Mark Ravenhill, Robbie Williams & Guy Chambers

There will be high expectations for the RSC’s world premiere musical production of The Boy in the Dress, adapted from David Walliams’ first children’s novel. But if anyone can pull it …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 07:30AM

Dame Judi Dench and Patti LuPone to appear in Haymarket season by Eleni Cashell

What’s better than seeing one Theatreland legend have a frank and honest conversation about their career? Watching several of them over the course of two months of course! And that’s exa…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 07:26AM

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice review at Albert Halls, Bolton – ‘flashes of brilliance but inconsistent’ by Natalie Douglas

Bolton’s Octagon Theatre is on the move again, with the town’s Albert Halls playing host to The Rise and Fall of Little

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:24AM

“Yao” at UGC Cinemas, France by Blouin Artinfo

The benevolent road movie set in Senegal, “Yao,” is being screened at France’s UGC Cinemas from January 23, 2019.Featuring Omar Sy, Lionel Louis Bass, Fatoumata Diawara, Germaine Acogn…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:23AM

From the studio to the television screen: A talk with Karla Curatolo

Owning a dance studio is a profession of a daily slog peppered with indispensable special moments. From cleaning the studio to keeping accountable to a larger vision for your business, the �…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:12AM

Poll: Should Scott Rudin have forced the cancellation of To Kill a Mockingbird in the UK? by The Stage

Last week, the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of To Kill a Mockingbird was cancelled weeks before it was due to start

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:12AM

Chambre Noire review at Jacksons Lane, London – ‘frustratingly shallow’ by Anna Winter

Chambre Noire is a grim one-woman puppet show about the death of Valerie Jean Solanas, the radical feminist who famously shot Andy

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:10AM

‘What sort of cruel political philosophy would weaponise art’: Ian Buckley tells us the extraordinary story of Westerbork transit camp that inspir by Featured Content

During World War II, the inmates of Westerbork transit camp were permitted to stage a weekly cabaret performance... just hours after 1,000 of their friends and neighbours had left on a train…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:09AM

Just because: George Raft and Carole Lombard dance a duet by Terry Teachout

George Raft and Carole Lombard dance a duet in Rumba, a 1935 film directed by Marion Gering. The song to which they are dancing is Ralph Rainger’s “The Magic of You”: (This is the…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:01AM

Almanac: Martha Graham on the purpose of dance by Terry Teachout

“We look at the dance to impart the sensation of living in an affirmation of life, to energize the spectator into keener awareness of the vigor, the mystery, the humor, the variety, and th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

‘A fascinating tale ambitiously told’: TARO – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre ★★★★ by Anne Cox

Gentleman Jack and Taro, both written by Ross McGregor, artistic director of Arrows & Traps Theatre Company, celebrate wildly different women but, at their heart, they share a common th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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“Bartók, Stravinsky & Eötvös” at Southbank Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

The Hungarian composer Peter Eotvos conducts the premiere of his ambitious work “Multiversum,” at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall on February 7, 2019.The Southbank Centre websit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:52AM

‘Game-changing’ study to monitor the arts’ impact on children from birth to adulthood by Matthew Hemley

A “game-changing” study will follow hundreds of children over the first 25 years of their lives, to monitor how their involvement with

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:42AM

“Elektra” at Staatsoper Unter den Linden by Blouin Artinfo

For the last time this season, Strauss’ “Elektra” will be on stage on select dates from January 27 through February 24, 2019.According to Wikipedia, Strauss’ one act opera “Elektra…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:39AM

Photo Coverage: The Backstreet Boys Visit AVENUE Q by Walter McBride

Avenue Q got a surprise visit from boyband superstars The Backstreet Boys at yesterday's performance. BroadwayWorld was there as the band hung out backstage with the cast. Check out the phot…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM

Alex Newell, Dan DeLuca, Bobby Conte Thornton, and More Cast in 54 SINGS LEGALLY BLONDE by BroadwayWorld

Carrie St. Louis Kinky Boots, Wicked, Rock of Ages and Alex Newell Once on this Island and Glee lead a cast of Broadway favorites and newcomers as Elle Woods and Paulette in the first New Yo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM

Photo Coverage: Inside The Re-Opening Celebration For MY FAIR LADY by Walter McBride

My Fair Lady held a re-opening celebration yesterday to honor new cast members Laura Benanti, Danny Burstein, Rosemary Harris, Christian Dante White, and Clarke Thorell.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32AM

The hits of Max Martin will feature in new musical & Juliet with Miriam-Teak Lee leading the cast

What would have happened if Shakespeare’s Juliet had chosen her own fate? Audiences might be able to find out when new musical & Juliet – featuring the hits of songwriter Max Martin and …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:15AM

NEWS: Mark Ravenhill, Robbie Williams & Guy Chambers will pen new musical version of David Walliams’ The Boy in the Dress in RSC winter season by Press Releases

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s Winter 2019 season will include a new musical of David Walliams’ novel The Boy in the Dress with a book by Mark Ravenhill and music and lyrics by Robbie W…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:03AM

“Birds” at Staatstheater, Stuttgart by Blouin Artinfo

Burkhard C. Kosminski adapts for stage Wajdi Mouawad’s classic tale from February 1-28, 2019, at Staatstheater, Stuttgart.According to the website of Staatstheater, “Birds,” is both a …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:02AM

‘Thrilling, surprising & challenging’: NO SHOW – Soho Theatre by Liz Dyer

Ellie Dubois’ No Show is a circus performance with a difference. It features five talented female circus professionals – Francesca Hyde, Kate McWilliam, Michelle Ross, Alice Gilmartin an…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Broadway Brands Publisher Signs On As Drama Desk Awards Exec Producer by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Broadway Brands, publisher of website Broadway News and newsletter Broadway Briefing, has signed on to present this year’s Drama Desk Awards. The 64th annual event will ta…

SOURCE: Deadline at 06:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Welcome to the UK review at the Bunker, London – ‘a ramshackle satire’ by Fergus Morgan

In 2016, PSYCHEdelight created Borderline, a successful satire of life in the Calais Jungle, devised and performed by an ensemble of European

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:57AM

Review: Welcome to the UK at The Bunker by Frey Kwa Hawking

'Theatre that refuses to form an orderly queue': Frey Kwa Hawking reviews Borderline's playful satire of the UK's labyrinthine immigration system. The post Review: Welcome to the UK at The …

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 05:09AM

Jack Lear review – Shakespeare, shanties and a raging Barrie Rutter by Mark Fisher

Hull TruckDementia drama and Jacobean bloodbath sit uneasily alongside each other in a reworking of King Lear during the fishing industry’s dying daysThey’re a hard-bitten lot, the Lear …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:04AM

‘Compelling & gripping drama that packs a punch’: KOMPROMAT – Vault Festival ★★★★★ by Rev Stan

The 2010 ‘spy in the bag’ murder is the inspiration behind Kompromat, a new play by David Thame which imagines the murderer using a honey trap to ensnare his victim.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

The Chaos of American Manhood in “True West” by Sarah Larson

Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano star in Sam Shepard’s legendary play about fathers, competition, and male angst, Sarah Larson writes.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 05:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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“La divisione del mondo” at Opéra national du Rhin by Blouin Artinfo

Opera national du Rhin presents a new production of Giovanni Legrenzi’s “La divisione del mondo” (“The Division of The World”) from February 8-March 9, 2019.According to the websit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:50AM

“The King and I” at National Arts Centre, Ottawa by Blouin Artinfo

Multiple Tony Winner “The King and I” dances its way to Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from March 12-17, 2019.According to Elmira Theater, the latest revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein�…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:47AM

WATCH: Proforça Theatre’s Feel trailer series shines a light on lonely London life by Featured Content

How can you feel alone in a city of more than eight million people? Is there ever a right time to say what you really feel? London feels like a fifth character in these stunning video traile…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:30AM

“Carmen” at Teatro Costanzi, Rome by Blouin Artinfo

“Carmen,” a new ballet production, will be on stage at Rome’s Teatro Costanzi from February 2-10, 2019.Conductor Louis Lohraseb and Choreographer Jiři Bubeniček collaborate with Teat…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:11AM

Paula Varjack’s Retail Theatre by Francesca Peschier

As Marie Kondo fever sets in, Paula Varjack explains how her new show The Cult of K*nzo explores the performativeness of shopping. The post Paula Varjack’s Retail Theatre appeared fi…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 04:09AM

Rent Live on Fox: Review, Pics, Videos. No Day But Yesterday by Jonathan Mandell

  I had worried that, in Rent Live,  Fox television would ruin Jonathan Larson’s musical about bohemian life in the East Village of the 1980s by bowdlerizing it. I felt it worth watc…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:02AM

Dianna Agron Plays Café Carlyle by Jk Clarke

      by Matt Smith   Dianna Agron knows a thing or two about curveballs. Throughout her six-season stint on popular musical dramedy series Glee, her character, spiteful …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:01AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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What, no samovars? Roman Abramovich presents a Chekhov for Russia's meltdown by Stephen Moss

The Cherry Orchard has been given an absurdist reboot – with blood transfusions, a beach party and a bed-hopping sex maniac. And thanks to Chelsea’s oligarch, it’s coming to BritainOh …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54AM

“Eugene Onegin” at The Kennedy Center, Washington by Blouin Artinfo

A Canadian Opera Company Production, “Eugene Onegin,” will be on stage at Washington’s JFK Center for Performing Arts from March 9-29, 2019.“Time shifts desires —and one man will r…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:13AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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“Akhnaten” at London Coliseum by Blouin Artinfo

Phelim McDermott’s Olivier award-winning production “Akhnaten,” will be on stage at the London Coliseum from February 11-March 7, 2019.“Akhnaten” returns to ENO for its first reviv…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:15AM

‘Rent’ Review: Live Or Not, The Show Goes On…And On… by Greg Evans

Tech glitches, broken bones, ghosts of stage productions past and, worst of all, live television’s unfortunate and intrusive vogue for giving studio audiences far, far too much screen …

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:11AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 1/27-1/28/2019

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, January 28, 2019 - Monday, January 28, 2019.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06AM

Maggie Brown: The show’s the thing, so TV producers should be allowed to cast who they want by Maggie Brown

After Channel 4 had picked Leeds as its new national headquarters, earlier this month it broadcast live from the city for the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Top theatre shows to see this week (January 28-February 3) by Natasha Tripney

Father – Barbican Theatre, London Peeping Tom’s new piece, a follow-up to the distinctive Mother, “a strange and unsettling piece of dance theatre,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lyn Gardner: What theatre can learn from the death of the high street by Lyn Gardner

The news from the high street and Britain’s town centres is grim. A shopping centre in Scotland is up for sale for

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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'It's what I live for!' At 93, Robert Cohan is still shaking up dance by Lyndsey Winship

In 1969, a New Yorker from Martha Graham’s company set up Britain’s first contemporary dance school. Fifty years on, Cohan is a sage of the studio – and has fears about the artform’s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:42AM

“Alita: Battle Angel” at Cobble Hill Cinemas, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Alita: Battle Angel,” comes to cinema screens across the US from February 14, 2019.According to the film’s website, visionary filmmakers James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez have collab…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:32AM
Monday, January 28, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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EXCLUSIVE: Alan Menken, Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara, Judy Kuhn, Lillias White, and Donna Murphy Talk Making Disney Musical Magic by Ruthie Fierberg

The original Disney divas and their composer celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Little Mermaid by gathering around the piano in this special bonus feature for Walt Disney Signature Collec…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47AM

Last-Minute Injury, Casting Woes Torpedo Fox's RENT by Lee Seymour

The seminal 1990's musical got a rough treatment on air, as sound mixing and technical issues overwhelmed the production.

SOURCE: Forbes at 12:44AM

8 Things Rent on Fox Got Absolutely Right by Ruthie Fierberg

Despite hiccups with going fully “live,” the January 27 broadcast of Rent still delivered a not-to-be-missed television musical event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31AM

The Highs and Lows of Rent: Live by Jesse David Fox,kathryn Vanarendonk,jackson McHenry,jen Chaney

When live TV musicals go well, they can be fantastic. When things go awry, like when one of your leads injures himself in the dress rehearsal and can no longer run up and down all the stairs…

SOURCE: Vulture at 12:08AM

Can’t Help Falling in Love — haunting melody, or aural Heinz beans?

Made famous by Elvis Presley, a tune that began life in the 18th century has been loved and loathed over the centuries

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

‘Jagged Little Pill’ will head to Broadway by The Boston Globe

The musical, which had its 2018 world premiere at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, is just the latest in a string of local productions that have made the leap.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 12:00AM

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