Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's 'Constitution' Breaks Record As Box Office Plummets by Lee Seymour

Heidi Schreck's landmark play is proof that politics and theater can be a potent (and profitable) combo.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:46PM

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Esparza & Rodriguez to Lead MCC’s “Seared,” “Tuesdays at 54” Extends, & Who’s the Girl from the “Mamma Mia” Logo? “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through F…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:11PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Beehive’ at NextStop Theatre Company by David Siegel

Let yourself drift back and be carried away to another time–the time when music with its rhythms was the center of a young life. Now with that thought, take yourself to the vibrant, energe…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:00PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The Ideal Home by Arts Review

Exploring the history of Australian home told through household objects, furniture and design classics, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences and the Penrith Regional Gallery presents The Idea…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:56PM

“Frankenstein” at ANW by Pauline Adamek

Pictured (L-R): Katie Rodriguez, Michael Manuel, Ensemble. Production photos by Craig Schwartz. Nick Dear’s theatrical version of Mary Shelly’s classic Gothic fable Frankenstein opens d…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM

Critics Lab: Our Goal — To Nurture Young Arts Reviewers of the Future by Eric Fishman

This is the first in a series of pages in which in one of our critics, working with a young person, comes up with an arts review. The post Critics Lab: Our Goal — To Nurture Young Arts Re…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:12PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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“Clean House” Uncovers More than Dust, at Altarena Playhouse, Alameda by Evelyn Arevalo

Millennial Notes Sarah Ruhl Delights, Shocks with Dirty Laundry by Evelyn Arevalo “The Clean house” embodies quintessential elements of a hilarious comedy: A long winded joke in a myster…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 07:27PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (8) by Robert Shuman

It is much better to imitate an image created by yourself than another’s methods of play or another’s mannerisms. (MLIA)

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 06:26PM

VIDEO: Get A First Look At PORGY AND BESS Rehearsals At The Met Opera Choreographed By Camille A. Brown

Get a first look at rehearsals for James Robinson's new production of the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, which features choreography by Camille A. Brown and opens the 2019a?"20 season on Septem…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:24PM

The International Ballet Competition That Feels More Like Summer Camp by Artsjournal

“What qualifies as artistry is ultimately a subjective assessment. Winning medals – or not winning them – has little bearing on whether a dancer will progress to a successful career. E…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:24PM

Philanthropic Giving Was Down Last Year (But Not On PayPal) by Artsjournal

Experts have speculated last year’s tumultuous stock market, combined with tax code changes that doubled the standard deduction without a need to itemize charitable contributions, has led…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 06:24PM

The REACH at The Kennedy Center: How Not to Be Overwhelmed by Dcmetrotheaterarts Staff

The Opening Festival of the new REACH at The Kennedy Center is truly exciting, but it’s a lot. All those buildings, all the goings-on. What’s a newbie to do? There’s no dearth of info …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:12PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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10 Concerts, Cabarets and Special Events Featuring Your Favorite Broadway Stars by Mikey Miller

Including a Broadway tribute to the Jonas Brothers

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:52PM

Unleash Your Data Driven UX Superhero With This ArtsU Webinar & Discount Code by Drew McManus

I’m very happy to announce that on Friday, September 27, 2019 I’ll be leading an Americans for Arts ArtsU webinar on using metrics to refine and enhance your website’s user experience.…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 05:52PM

Greeking Out: 6 Musicals Inspired by Greek and Roman Mythology by Mark Robinson

‘Hadestown’ and ‘Hercules’ are the latest musicals inspired by myths

SOURCE: ShowTickets.com at 05:52PM

Costume Designer Isabel Toledo Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that costume designer Isabel Toledo has passed away. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33PM

Broadway Grosses: Ain't Too Proud's Box Office Heats Up at the Summer's End by Lindsey Sullivan

Get ready! Temperatures may be just starting to drop as August winds down and the school year starts up again, but it seems Broadway audiences want to have one last sizzling party before Sep…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:33PM

Odds & Ends: Viola Davis to Play Michelle Obama in Showtime Series & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today.Viola Davis Tapped to Play Michelle Obama in First Ladies Series According to Deadline, two-time Tony winner, Oscar winner and E…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

L.A. Opera Begins 2019–2020 Season With New Staging of La Bohème by Dan Meyer

The production will run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion September 14–October 6.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:29PM

VIDEO: Colleen Ballinger Documents Her Broadway Debut in WAITRESS

Colleen Ballinger has officially opened up in the hit musical Waitress, making her Broadway debut as Dawn! Get a peek inside the YouTube star's first performance with her vlog capturing th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:28PM

Ulster American by Arts Review

Ulster American begins harmless enough, a classic story of boys meet girl, but then girl and boys eventually realise there’s been a terrible misunderstanding and it all goes to hell. It mi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:16PM

Titus Andronicus by Arts Review

An interrogation of power and paranoia, Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare’s gruesome revenge tragedy Titus Andronicus in the Playhouse – Sydney Opera House from 27 August 2019. War …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:15PM

Livestreaming a Conversation with Taylor Mac

By . Arts Transcending Borders at the College of the Holy Cross presents “A Conversation with Taylor Mac,” moderated by Scott Malia, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Theatre …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 05:12PM

Books Are Forever. Is Reading? by Artsjournal

“It was never the books as objects that people worried would vanish with the advent of e-readers and other personal devices: it was reading itself. The same change was prophesied by Thomas…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

US Cities With The Most College Graduates by Artsjournal

The list of the cities with the highest share of college grads overlaps considerably with the list of leading metros, with eight places showing up on both. – CityLab

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

Is Surfing Being Ruined By Ubiquitous Video? by Artsjournal

“One of the true gifts of surfing is the privacy of it. That’s going away, and it’s at a great, great, great hazard to the experience. We’re so infatuated with getting looked at now�…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

How Film Festivals Are Dealing With #MeToo by Artsjournal

This year more than ever, we are seeing a transatlantic schism between film festivals over how to handle these acclaimed directors, each of whom have very different backstories. – Deadline

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 05:12PM

First Look at Megan Hilty and Jessie Mueller as Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn by Marc J. Franklin

The Lifetime television movie Patsy & Loretta, following the friendship of country singers, premieres October 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art announces new Executive Director by Arts Review

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) has announced the appointment of Claire Richardson as its new Executive Director. Currently managing the Visual Arts Program at the City of …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:45PM

Tony Winner John Cullum Postpones Feinstein’s/54 Below Engagement by Adam Hetrick

The Shenandoah and On the Twentieth Century star is recovering from a recent bout of pneumonia.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

In Defense of Dance. Fall Favs. LSD on Broadway! #Stageworthy News of the Week. by Jonathan Mandell

  Good Morning America host Lara Spencer laughed at Prince George (aged 6), the future King of England, for taking ballet classes. The best thing about her ignorant comments is the support …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 04:33PM

My Wife Peggy by Arts Review

Premiere at Gasworks and Gavin Roach presents the premiere of My Wife Peggy at Gasworks Arts Park for a strictly limited season from 28 August 2019. It’s his birthday. It’s George’s bi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:30PM

Rave Theatre Festival Names Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Play, and More by Dan Meyer

Fancy Maids leads the pack with three wins, while Back, Oceanborn, The Perfect Fit, and The Tycoons! earned two honors each.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:30PM

Tips for Selling Art Online by Arts Review

From clothing to electronic gadgets; you can purchase anything online today. This presents a huge opportunity for anyone who is looking to sell items. In this post, we are going to provide y…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:15PM

After tours and a Tony, Keith Randolph Smith is back in August Wilson’s Jitney. Here’s what he’s learned. by Julian Oquendo

Keith Randolph Smith is a member of the cast of August Wilson’s Jitney, now in rehearsal, and opening this Fall at Arena Stage. He plays Doub, one of the drivers for the eponymous jitney i…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:03PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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What Did Critics Think of Six at American Repertory Theatre? by Dan Meyer

The Cambridge, Massachusetts, venue is the latest to hold court with the six wives of Henry VIII.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

What Did Critics Think of Six at American Repertory Theater? by Dan Meyer

The Cambridge, Massachusetts, venue is the latest to hold court with the six wives of Henry VIII.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:54PM

What ‘The Constitution’ Meant to Two Teenage Performers by Elizabeth A. Harris

As “What the Constitution Means to Me” ends its Broadway run, Rosdely Ciprian and Thursday Williams reflect on meeting R.B.G. and Streisand and how they juggled it all.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:42PM

All Quiet, No Front: A Review of All Quiet on the Western Front at Red Tape Theatre by Hugh Iglarsh

In an effort to bring its subject into the 21st century, this stylized adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's 1928 novel loses much of the original's austere power.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 03:41PM

World Premiere of Sharyn Rothstein’s Right to Be Forgotten Finds Its Cast at Arena Stage by Olivia Clement

John Austin will play a man fighting to erase his past in the new drama about privacy in the Internet age.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

From Pittsburgh to Broadway in 2019, CMU is No. 4, Point Park is No. 9 by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The local universities known for their drama and dance programs continue to be a farm system for New York’s biggest shows.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:29PM

Celebrate National Dog Day With This 1981 Interview With Annie's Bill Berloni by Rebecca Morehouse

Animal trainer extraordinaire Berloni shares stories about the beloved Sandy and the hit Broadway musical in this April 1981 feature.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

Grosses Analysis: What the Constitution Means to Me Breaks Box-Office Record in Final Week on Broadway by Andrew Gans

Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated play will head to the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM

How Literature Was Deployed As Weapon In The Cold War by Artsjournal

In the wake of the second world war, Russia and the West feared the domino effect of enfeebled countries like Albania falling into the clutches of imperialist capitalism or communism. Each s…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

Time Is Not A Fixed Idea by Artsjournal

“Time, as it appears to us, is made of indivisible moments that are parts of succession… A single moment cannot have a duration. Something counts as a duration only if it is a temporal c…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

Why All this Praise For Rich People? by Artsjournal

“To criticise our praise for the wealthy and powerful as excessive inevitably raises the question of meritocracy. To what extent do we live in a meritocracy, and is that a good or a bad th…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 03:18PM

Watch Robbie Fairchild & More Address Lara Spencer Following Her Comments on Prince George's Ballet Lessons by Lindsey Sullivan

Robbie Fairchild, Travis Wall and Fabrice Calmels are no strangers to making moves: Fairchild was Tony-nominated for his fancy footwork in An American in Paris on Broadway in 2015 and appear…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Raul Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez & More Set for New York Premiere of Theresa Rebeck's Seared by Lindsey Sullivan

Order up! Casting has been announced for the New York premiere of Seared by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Emmy Award nominee Theresa Rebeck. Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza will …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM

Sarah Bockel & Cory Jeacoma to Join Broadway's Beautiful as Carole King & Gerry Goffin by Ryan Gilbert

Sarah Bockel, the talented former Broadway and tour star of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, has signed on to reprise her cheered turn in the title role on the Great White Way beginning o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Raúl Esparza, Krysta Rodriguez, and More to Star in Theresa Rebeck’s Seared by Olivia Clement

The new comedy, set entirely in a working kitchen, will premiere Off-Broadway in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:51PM

The New Faces of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The Broadway musical Beautiful: The Carole King Musical has a few exciting months ahead of itself as the long-running hit goes into the final stretch of its tenure on the Great White Way. To…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:46PM

For ‘Hercules’ Seats, Public Works Goes Digital by Nancy Coleman

The time-honored line in Central Park was a reliable way to get tickets. The new lottery has less certainty but may be more equitable.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:42PM

Casting Director Kelly Crandall d’Amboise on Signature Theatre’s ‘Assassins’ by David Siegel

The splendid, bone-chilling darkness of Signature Theatre’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins is lifted into reality by a most unexpected source: the humanity of a 10-year-old c…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:40PM

***** LUGHNASA FRIELFEST REVIEW – ART OVER TROUBLED BORDERS (VARIOUS VENUES, DERRY AND DONEGAL) by Robert Shuman

(Clare Brennan’s article appeared in the Guardian, 8/25.) The annual celebration of the work of Brian Friel carries powerful reminders of the work of building community “Politics are so …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 02:27PM

Samuel French Announces 44th Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival Winners by Logan Culwell-Block

The six plays will be published and made available for licensing from the century-old theatrical licensor.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

Sarah Bockel and Cory Jeacoma Will Join Cast of Broadway’s Beautiful—The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

The hit musical continues through October 27 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:25PM

DIVORCED. BEHEADED. BOFFO: ‘SIX’ REVIEW by Philip Boroff

CAMBRIDGE, MASS — Six,  the pop-concert musical featuring the wives of Henry VIII cracking wise and woeful about their tragic destinies, is an inventive and exuberant take on 16th-century…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 02:14PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: TheatreWorks delivers madcap comedy ’39 Steps’ with a sure hand by Sam Hurwitt, Correspondent

With '39 Steps,' TheatreWorks Silicon Valley kicks off its 50th season in grand comical style.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 01:53PM

The Fantastical Dangerous Journey of Q by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Produced by Rebel Playhouse in association with 14th Street Y Book by Ric Averill Music & Additional Music by Dax Dupuy Directed by Sarah Sutliff Nomination: Outstanding Actor in a Le…

SOURCE: The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation at 01:42PM

Pittsburgh dance community scolds 'Good Morning America' anchor Lara Spencer for Prince George ballet joke by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Lara Spencer’s comments have prompted an eruption of criticism on social media, including from those with ties to Pittsburgh’s dance scene.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:39PM

Two Artists Withdraw Their Work From The Shed by Artsjournal

The latest withdrawal at the Shed highlights the increasing tension surrounding institutions accepting support from trustees whose sources of income are controversial. – artnet

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

When Everything Is A Competition, Most Of Us Lose (How Did This Happen?) by Artsjournal

Today’s meritocrats still claim to get ahead through talent and effort, using means open to anyone. In practice, however, meritocracy now excludes everyone outside of a narrow elite. – T…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 01:36PM

16 Most-Revived Musicals in Broadway History Since 1927 by Logan Culwell-Block

The No. 1 most-revived show isn’t what you think it is...

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:32PM

Reading Rep Theatre premieres Helen Eastman’s The Nutcracker by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Reading Rep Theatre has announced the world première of Helen Eastman’s The Nutcracker, a new musical adaption of the classic tale for all the family. This post Reading R…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:27PM

Ain't Too Proud Tony Nominee Ephraim Sykes on David Ruffin Being His 'Alter-Ego' & Living on a Prayer and Coconut Water by Caitlin Moynihan

Ephraim Sykes is spinning, splitting and singing his heart out as David Ruffin in Ain't Too Proud, something that he's been doing since the show's 2017 premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM

Jeff Applegate Replaces Claybourne Elder in Off-Broadway Revival of Caesar and Cleopatra by Andrew Gans

David Staller will direct the Gingold Theatrical Group’s revival of the George Bernard Shaw comedy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:11PM

See Kara Lindsey, Ilana Levine, and More in Changemakers: A Celebration of Women and StateraArts Concert at Green Room 42 by Marc J. Franklin

Members of the theatre community joined television and film vets to support the ongoing fundraiser for StateraArt August 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:10PM

Casting announced for RSC’s The Boy In The Dress musical by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of new musical The Boy In The Dress opening in Straford in November 2019. This post Casting announce…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:01PM

‘Chilling & atmospheric’: MACBETH – Temple Church ★★★★ by Fairy Powered Productions

This chilling and atmospheric production of Macbeth from Antic Disposition proves that with a stellar cast, inspired design and an intuitive understanding of Shakespeare’s text, you don’…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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For National Dog Day: Dandy George and Rosie by Trav S.D.

The lovely little photo display above comes from this intriguing Spanish language website (and book) of dog photographs. Having just learned about Dandy George and Rosie this morning from re…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:54PM

BWW Interview: Checking In with YOUNGER, THE MUSIC MAN Star Sutton Foster on National Dog Day!

Prolific hardly begins to describe the career of Broadway superstar Sutton Foster. Unstoppable as ever she's in the swing of things with the seventh season of Younger on the way and the upco…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Amazon Is Opening A Physical Bookstore Right Across The Street From Ann Patchett’s Nashville Indie by Artsjournal2

But, an opinion writer says, Nashville needs to remember what’s important. “Independent bookstores don’t operate according to the normal rules of capitalism. They aren’t trying to be…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:33PM

Do Our Brains Know The Difference Between Print Books And Audiobooks? by Artsjournal2

No. “The subject’s brains were creating meaning from the words in the same way, regardless if they were listening or reading. In fact, the brain maps for both auditory and visual input t…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:33PM

Canadian Service Dogs Watch Live Theatre As Part Of Their Training by Artsjournal

A polite crowd of about a dozen future service dogs attended an August performance at Ontario’s Stratford Festival as part of their training. While a silent curtain call might disappoint a…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:33PM

Director Of Napa’s Di Rosa Collection: Sadly, But We Have No Choice But To Sell by Artsjournal

“Unfortunately the simple reality is that the organization was never set up with sufficient funds to properly care for the collection and the physical plant long-term much less offer meani…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:33PM

Ivo Pogorelich Releases His First Recording In 21 Years. So How Did It Go? by Artsjournal

“With such a long hiatus — and Pogorelich’s track record — the release demands a certain critical wrestling to the ground, in terms of his once-lauded genius, and of broader question…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 12:33PM

VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set For BECOMING NANCY At Alliance Theatre

Watch in the video below as the world-class production staff and crew at Alliance Theatre transform the Coca-Cola Stage to 1979 East Dulwich for Becoming Nancy! The set is designed by David…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:26PM

Miracles Can Happen: ‘Make Believe’ at Second Stage Theatre by Matthew Wexler

Bess Wohl's play "Make Believe" explores the longterm effects of abandonment on a group of siblings. Playing through September 15 at Second Stage Theater. The post Miracles Can Happen: ‘Ma…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:24PM

Shaw Festival’s Man and Superman takes leaps but doesn’t fly by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The cast ably delivers Shaw’s text in marathon production, including Don Juan in Hell, but the production is missing a visual language to match its verbal depths, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:22PM

Broadway Reacts to Lara Spencer's Apology on GOOD MORNING AMERICA

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Good Morning America host Lara Spencer was at the center of a controversy after laughing at Prince George (aged 6), the future King of England, for t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

It was all a Rave.

And just like that . . . we’ve wrapped up our first year of Rave. Our brand new theater festival had its last performance of its inaugural year last night. And I couldn’t be happier with…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 12:15PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ephraim Sykes of Ain't Too Proud by Broadway.com

Ephraim Sykes stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about starring as David Ruffin in Ain't Too Proud and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Ain't Too Proud Star Jawan M. Jackson Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Broadway.com

Jawan M. Jackson, the standout actor currently appearing as Melvin Franklin in the Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's new vlog—"All About That Bass"�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Review Roundup: SIX THE MUSICAL - What Do the Critics Think of the Broadway-Bound Production at American Rep?

SIX the Musical is now on stage at American Rep! The production began previews Wednesday, August 21 and officially opened this weekend, and closes Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Loeb Dr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10PM

#BoysDanceToo: The Guys of Dancing Through My Resume

In celebration of the #BoysDanceToo movement, here are the men who have participated in our Dancing Through My Resume series.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 12:07PM

Space 18: the ‘truly immersive’ venue putting zombies in a West End office block by Fergus Morgan

Four months after its planned opening, Space 18 – a 42,000sq ft immersive venue in the heart of London’s Theatreland – is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo to Perform With the Colorado Symphony by Adam Hetrick

The Color Purple Tony winner will play Denver as part of the Legendary Women’s Voices series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

The Deforest Phonofilm and Vaudeville by Trav S.D.

A brief tribute today to inventor Lee de Forest (1873-1961). De Forest is probably best known and most widely celebrated for his most significant invention, the Audion, a particular sort of …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:42AM

Guest Post: Nadia Bowers of LIFE SUCKS, on Vulnerability, and the Meaning of Life

Nadia Bowers, currently starring in Life Sucks at Theater Row, discusses the meaning of life, and what it means to be vulnerable.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Mike Birbiglia to Launch Tour of The New One in D.C. by Olivia Clement

The Broadway play’s first stop will be the National Theatre in the fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:19AM

Hampton Classic Opens by Barry Gordin

Youngest Competitors Highlight the Morning at the 44thHampton Classic Horse Show. August 25, 2019: The 44th Hampton Classic Horse Show opened Sunday morning in Bridgehampton under breezy …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 11:14AM

Kathleen Chalfant, John Doyle, Robert LuPone Join September Slate for Live at the Lortel by Adam Hetrick

The live conversations, which are free and open to the public, are recorded at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14AM

Before the Revolution review, Edinburgh Fringe: Ahmed El Attar's play remains highly evocative by Dave Pollock, Dave Pollock

Although short by Edinburgh standards at 40 minutes, the play is framed with such intensity that it feels like any more would be too exhausting on the nerves

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:06AM

Dialogues des Carmélites to Air on PBS' Great Performances at The Met by Emily Selleck

Watch a sneak peek from the Metropolitan Opera production before it airs September 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

‘Characters create an interesting dynamic’: MADAME GEORGE – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Madame George, by award-winning playwright Keir McAllister at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose on Chambers Street is a dark comedy filled with easy laughs that are tinged with a great sadness.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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World Premiere of Paul David Young’s All My Fathers Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

Jonathan Hogan, Richard Gallagher, Deborah Hedwall, and more will be part of the La MaMa production, helmed by Evan Yionoulis.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Lara Spencer apologizes for ridiculing Prince George and ballet, but the damage has been done by Sarah L. Kaufman

The ‘GMA’ host’s remarks last week were just the latest in a string in the bullying of boys who dance.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 10:54AM

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Midsummer: A Banquet Standout Caroline Amos

Midsummer standout Caroline Amos on how she approaches Shakespeare performance, her unique and wonderful experience with Hermia, and why she always talks to strangers.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:54AM

See Good Morning Ballet Take Over Times Square and Social Media by Felicia Fitzpatrick

The #BoysDanceToo movement was prompted by remarks made by Lara Spencer on Good Morning America August 22, for which she apologized on air.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

The Hospital review at Dance Base, Edinburgh – ‘deliciously weird dance theatre’ by Natasha Tripney

In a grimy, isolated hospital, three nurses are going stir crazy. There are no patients. Clearly, there have been no patients here

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:38AM

At the Genée International Ballet Competition young dancers vie for medals but also win friends by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

The prestigious competition, which began in Britain in 1931, returns to Toronto where 62 dancers will perform, including 19 Canadians.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:19AM

The Architect Who Believes In Beautiful Scaffolding by Artsjournal2

Well, let’s be real: Susanna Sirefman wanted a better design for the “sidewalk shed” portion of scaffolding – that is, the part that people (say, New Yorkers) generally walk through.…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Growing Up Bauhaus by Artsjournal2

What did it mean to be the daughter of two people who profoundly shaped the look of the 20th century – and today? “My father stepped into my beige-carpeted room and said, ‘These old pl…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

London Is Getting More Theatres, But Why? by Artsjournal2

Well, here’s why – it’s a numbers thing. “The authoritative Theatres Trust reckons there are currently 263 theatres in London. It’s about the same number as Tokyo, whereas Paris ha…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Remaking – And Getting Rid Of – The Top Ten List by Artsjournal2

Emily Nussbaum, TV critic for The New Yorker, is over the “false hierarchy” of TV shows, especially when they center men behaving badly. “It’s not about creating a new hierarchy. It�…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:18AM

Read Reviews for Signature Theatre’s Assassins, Directed by Eric Schaeffer by Andrew Gans

The Virginia theatre company launches its 30th season with its 30th production of a Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:17AM

A Brutally Honest Evening with Mel B review – scary, spicy and surreal by Dave Simpson

Grand theatre, LeedsThe Spice Girl’s spoken-word show spans her chaotic life story and provides a compelling look at superstardom’s human cost This show is billed as “brutally honest�…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

Watch High School Theatre Alum Reunite in New Musical Series Encore! by Dan Meyer

The Disney+ series hosted by Kristen Bell follows a new reunion each episode as former castmates try to recreate the magic from their high school production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM

‘I screwed up’: ‘GMA’ host Lara Spencer apologizes on air for laughing at Prince George’s love of ballet by Martha Ross

The "Good Morning America" host went on air Monday to apologize again and say she was "stupid and insensitive" for laughing at a little boy's interest in dance.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:04AM

Five Questions with Esther Povitsky by Christa Skiles

Thespian alum and Alone Together star on deciding to have courage The post Five Questions with <br/>Esther Povitsky appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

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Actor Sophie Kandola: ‘You can’t possibly compare yourself to anyone else’ by Giverny Masso

Sophie Kandola is currently in rehearsals for new musical Stardust at Belgrade Theatre Coventry, which claims to be the first south Asian-led

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Monday, August 26, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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I Interview Playwrights Part 1059: Shyam Bhatt by Adam Szymkowicz

Shyam Bhatt Hometown:  London, England Current Town:  Los Angeles, California Q:  What are you working on now? A:  Rehearsing Treya's Last Dance for a run at the Hudson Guild starting 18…

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Big 10 2019: The 10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Find out which colleges and universities had the most alumni performing on Broadway during the 2018–2019 season.

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Trailer Unveiled for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series by Dan Meyer

The Disney+ series is due November 23 on the new streaming service.

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Broadway Horoscope: Karaoke Duet Edition by Felicia Fitzpatrick

According to your astrological sign, which Broadway duet should you sing at karaoke?

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Watch Norm Lewis and Regina Belle Sing Aladdin’s ’A Whole New World’ at D23 Expo by Andrew Gans

The performance was part of A Musical Celebration of Aladdin August 24 at the D23 Expo Arena in the Anaheim Convention Center.

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GRACE NOTES: Monday, August 26, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Broadway on TV: Jake Gyllenhaal, Vanessa Williams for Week of August 26, 2019

From stage to screen, Broadway will be represented on TV for the week of August 26, 2019!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Sutton Foster On What to Expect From The Music Man, Younger, and More by Ruthie Fierberg

Catching up with the two-time Tony winner on how she spent her summer, family life, and why she loves National Dog Day.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:30AM

Heidi Schreck on the past and the future of ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by Caitlin Huston

The critically-acclaimed Broadway run of “What the Constitution Means to Me” ended Saturday evening. But as its creator and star Heidi Schreck sees it, the play’s journey is only just …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:26AM

Lara Spencer Apologizes For Laughing at Prince George Taking Ballet Classes: 'The Comment I Made Was Insensitive, It Was Stupid, and I'm Sorry'

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Good Morning America host Lara Spencer is at the center of a controversy for her laughing at Prince George (aged 6), the future King of England, for tak…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

Shower Scene review at Zoo Playground, Edinburgh – ‘darkly comedic physical theatre’ by Francesca Peschier

Both Chloe Mantripp’s show, and the apparatus on which she performs it, defy categorisation. The set looks like a medieval torture device,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:18AM

Skewering The Ultra-Rich While Getting The Details Of Their Mansions Right Is Next-Level Scouting by Artsjournal2

Not to mention the demands on the set dresser. No, really, this is how Succession works: “They decided it would be impractical to haul equipment and a crew to shoot in a hunting lodge near…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Listen Closely, And You Can Hear Your Plants Talking by Artsjournal2

How close do you need to be? Well, this exhibit tells you: In May, an artist “planted a patch of corn within the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and has surrounded it with large yellow megaphones …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

The Turner Prize-Winning Artist Who Cut A Car In Two To Match A Divided Painting by Artsjournal2

Simon Starling, a Scottish artist who lives and works in Copenhagen: “I have occasionally made shows where I try to connect to two venues in a single exhibition, and I guess, because of wh…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Cassette Tapes Make An Indie Return In France by Artsjournal2

Yes, in terms of numbers, “the cassette is a needle in a haystack. … Nevertheless, it is there, flag of a community of aficionados in revolt against modernity and the music industry.”…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

The Comic Play About Vaccinations (And Anti-Vaccine Parents) by Artsjournal2

Wait, what? “In the first act, the principal presides over a ‘Community Activated Conversation’ with parents (also known as a Facebook Live chat) to talk about an outbreak of mumps…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:12AM

Theatre Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at The Kennedy Center by Lynne Menefee

“Dear Evan Hansen” is currently making its sold-out homecoming at the Kennedy Center. With a book by Steven Levenson, music and lyrics by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Ben…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:02AM

‘Deeply unsettling’: THE WEATHERMAN – Park Theatre ★★★ by Anne Cox

The Weatherman, Eugene O’Hare’s full-length debut play opens with brief sunny spells but it’s clear that the forecast is for a stormy and changeable production.

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Review: ‘Bulrusher’ at Intiman wades through sluggish waters to get to the most engrossing elements by Misha Berson

Intiman Theatre’s final entry of its 2019 season is a 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist written by Eisa Davis.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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SCREEN OF CONSCIOUSNESS by Sandi Durell

                                                                                                              […] The post SCREEN OF …

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Frisky and Mannish: PopLab review at Assembly George Square, Edinburgh – ‘a hoot’ by Natasha Tripney

Oh my God they’re back again. Eleven years since they debuted with School of Pop and a good while since they last

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On Point with Li Cunxin AO by Arts Review

Attending the talk given by this extraordinary man is an experience and privilege I will never forget. Against a backdrop prepared for the ballet, Romeo and Juliet, Li Cunxin AO delivered hi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:17AM

Happy National Dog Day! Broadway Goes to the Dogs! by JK

I always chuckle when I hear all of those National XYZ Day announcements. You know, "Happy National Wart Day" or "Today we are celebrating National Belly Button Lint Day" followed by Tweets …

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Is The Political Novel Dead? by Artsjournal2

Sure, there are many political writers, and of course all writing is political in some way. “Much harder to find, however, is an example of what one might call the campaigning novel: that …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:03AM

The Irish Novelist Edna O’Brien Wants To Tell The Truth – And ‘Go Out’ Fighting by Artsjournal2

O’Brien’s new novel Girl is her 19th, and it’s different from the rest. The veteran writer is now 88, and she says it may be her last. Her first three novels, in the 1960s, “articula…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:03AM

Charles Santore, Illustrator Of Classic Children’s Books, Has Died At 84 by Artsjournal2

Santore reached millions of people through his illustrations for the covers of TV Guide before he turned to classic literature for children. His TV Guide covers were legendary, and as a matt…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:03AM

Issa Lopez Bursts Onto The Horror Scene by Artsjournal2

López, a Mexican director and writer, defied convention and expectations to create a new horror film that addresses the real-life horrors of drug cartels (with a side dose of fantasy along …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 08:03AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Nick Helm: Phoenix from the Flames review – bracingly vulnerable comedy by Brian Logan

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghHelm’s first new show since 2013 combines humour and emotional intimacy, directly addressing his depression Nick Helm was doing mental health comedy before it got …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri for stellar West End revival of A Day in the Death of Joe Egg by Terri Paddock

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock is back at London's Trafalgar Studios on 7 October for the hotly anticipated West End revival Peter Nichols' A…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

Ray Anthony Thomas Discusses August Wilson and Playing Turnbo in ‘Jitney’ at Arena Stage by Barbara Mackay

He has had major stage roles in everything from The Crucible to Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Moscow. He has appeared in films as different as “Isn’t It Romantic?” and  “S…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:30AM

Leeds Festival, Bramham Park — the reinvention of rock with The 1975 and 21 Pilots

Foo Fighters played old-school classics, but Reading and Leeds Festival is finding new headlining heroes in crossover bands

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Let Me Answer Some Questions: Interview with Joseph Keckler by Seth Boyce

Joseph Keckler is a multi-talented performer, with an astute comic sensibility and three-octave vocal range. (Just check out his “Shroom Opera“.) For the 2019 Fringe Festival, he brings …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 07:20AM

ON THE TOWN with CHIP DEFFAA, August 26th 2019 by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

I'm stunned and saddened by the passing of one of the best music directors I've known--and one of the nicest gentlemen-- Hubert Tex Arnold. He died suddenly, unexpectedly of a brain aneurism…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:18AM

Poll: Do you think tickets for subsidised theatre are too expensive? by The Stage

Last week, director Robert Icke criticised rising ticket prices, which he said had been allowed to get “completely out of hand”. Icke

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:00AM

Do not adjust your set: there is too much television

The new Apple TV Plus streaming service only adds to the overload

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‘Captivating, thrilling & spellbinding’: BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE – Edinburgh Fringe ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Apphia Campbell triumphs in Black is the Color of My Voice at Gilded Balloon Teviot. A riveting show inspired by the life and music of Nina Simone and featuring songs such as ‘I Put a Spel…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

9 Plays and Musicals Off the Beaten Path High Schools Should Consider by Ryan McPhee

These shows rarely hit the school auditorium stage, but are ready to take center stage.

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WATCH: We Ask Broadway Stars Which Shows Schools Should Be Doing More by Logan Culwell-Block

Celia Keenan-Bolger, Dominique Morisseau, Gideon Glick, Heidi Schreck, and more weigh in on the plays and musicals more schools should be producing.

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What to Pack: A Quick-Guide for Theatre Majors Going Back to School by Dan Meyer

With the semester starting soon, make sure you bring these items crucial for any theatre co-ed.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:00AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Automation can help humans enjoy their work

The truth is that robots are coming — but that is not to say we lack all agency

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On the Couch with Naomi Price by Arts Review

Who is Naomi Price? An adopted Australian with a wine in her hand and a dream in her heart. What would you do differently to what you do now?  If I wasn’t performing or producing, I would…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:41AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Tastecard – Sign up now and save on pre-theatre meals by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Tastecard membership is now available through BritishTheatre.com allowing you to save on pre-theatre and post-theatre dining Get a 3 month free trial. This post Tastecard –…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:37AM

From Titania McGrath to a Brexit party standup: is rightwing comedy on the rise? by Brian Logan

This year’s Edinburgh fringe was full of wokeness jokes from liberal standups as well as a host of conservative comedians who punch down Has there been a rise in rightwing comedy? Or just …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM

Max and Ivan: Commitment review – a doozy of a comedy show by Brian Logan

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghThe comedy duo – who don’t do things by half – send themselves up as they attempt to reassemble their teenage band for one longed-for final gig ‘I don’t do…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM

‘Family drama that digs deeper’: GO BANG YOUR TAMBOURINE – Finborough Theatre by Shanine Salmon

With Go Bang Your Tambourine, the Finborough Theatre has once more succeeded in digging out a purportedly dated play and bringing it to life in a manner which is faithful to the playwright b…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Jane Montgomery Griffiths by Arts Review

Who is Jane Montgomery Griffiths? Well certainly not a grissled warrior like Titus – I don’t think I’d survive military boot camp & I like my pj’s too much to make midnight raids…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:59AM

Call Answered: Jailen Bates: "WITs Academy", "Superior Donuts", "Teachers" by Adam Rothenberg

Jailen Bates is a child actor on the rise. He is best known for being a series regular on Nickelodeon’s WITs Academy playing the role of “Ben.” He has also been seen in guest starring …

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Monday, August 26, 2019 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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White Night Reimagined engages record crowds across Melbourne by Arts Review

Melbourne’s most iconic park and garden precincts have been transformed into artistic wonderlands for White Night Reimagined, as all things creative captured the imagination of a record 71…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:03AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Appropriate, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭ by Sophie Adnitt

By Sophie Adnitt Sophie Adnitt reviews Appropriate by Branden Jacon-Jenkins now playing at the Donmar Warehouse, London. This post REVIEW: Appropriate, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭✭ first ap…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:48AM

The Changing Face of Arts Engagement: My remarks at the Stratford Festival Forum by Diane Ragsdale

Earlier this month I had the privilege and pleasure to speak at the Meighan Forum at the Stratford Festival–a public lecture series hosted by the renowned theater festival in Stratford, On…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 02:24AM

Sunday in the Park with George by Arts Review

After last year’s charming presentation of A Little Night Music, Watch This return with a beautiful rendition of Sunday in the Park with George. With its central male character undergoi…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:05AM

Daniel Evans: How will the theatre world cope with a no-deal Brexit? by Daniel Evans

I’ve never been particularly fond of Halloween. Dressing up in ghoulish gear and blackmailing neighbours on their doorsteps for sweets always embarrassed

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Top five theatre shows to see this week (August 26-September 1) by Natasha Tripney

As You Like It – Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch Following last year’s Pericles, the National Theatre presents this new Public Acts production of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Lyn Gardner: 14 things I took away from Edinburgh 2019 by Lyn Gardner

1. It was the year of guerrilla marketing Demi Nandhra’s heartfelt blog about needing a payday loan to come to Edinburgh blossomed

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Monday, August 26, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Finding a Copywriter for your Arts Website by Arts Review

Copywriting services are very much in demand these days, and since freelance writers provide the flexibility, scalability and breadth of experience necessary for a lot of writing jobs, this …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:04AM
Monday, August 26, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Shoshana Bean, A Recording Star And A Force On Broadway, Has A New Show At Feinstein's/54 Below by Jeryl Brunner

This month Shoshana Bean makes her debut at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

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Griffin Theatre Company celebrates 50 years of Australian stories by Arts Review

Celebrating the 50th birthday of the Stables Theatre, in 2020, Griffin Theatre Company will present a main season of five plays featuring fresh new perspectives, heartbreak, adventure and li…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:35AM

Culture wars are raging through the arts in Germany

The country’s far-right AfD party is putting pressure on theatres and opera houses to conform to its agenda — but resistance is rising

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Who Knows Where the Time Goes? — sadness surrounds Sandy Denny’s classic ballad

Written when the singer was just 19, this plaintive song has been covered extensively

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Why Boys Doing Ballet Should Be No Big Deal - Quashing the bullying isn't enough to lift the stigma. Boy dancers need to be championed

Quashing the bullying isn't enough to lift the stigma. Boy dancers need to be championed---Unless you've been on vacation on a remote island with no cell service since last Friday, you're aw…

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