Friday, April 17, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)

22 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 18-19 - See Michael Urie in 'Buyer & Cellar,' 'The Phantom of the Opera' and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances, including many full-le…

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WEBINAR: A Conversation with the National Endowment for the Arts about CARES Act Funding -MONDAY APRIL 20th at 2:30 pm by The Dance Enthusiast

  Dance/USA and The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) invite you to a conversation with the NEA Dance Department on COVID-19 NEA relief support on Monday, April 20th at …

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20 Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend, April 18-19 - See Michael Urie in 'Buyer & Cellar,' 'The Phantom of the Opera' and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances, including many full-le…

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16 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 17 - See Christian Borle, Gavin Creel, 'The Phantom of the Opera' and more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances you can watch today, F…

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From Phantom to Fun Home: Celebrating Rebecca Luker on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The Tony Award-nominated actor celebrates her birthday April 17.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)

Menopause The Musical cancels performances by Arts Review

After taking into consideration the current affect of COVID-19 and all information currently available from Australian Government, and the relevant health authorities in Victoria, South Aust…

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VIDEO: Jane Levy Performs LeAnn Rimes on ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST

Watch Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist star Jane Levy perform a heartbreaking rendition of the LeAnn Rimes song, 'How Do I LIve?' as Jane processes losing her father, Mitch, played by Peter …

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)

SOMETHING SHINY IN THE DARK by Brian Scott Lipton

The New York Drama Critics Circle has announced its winners, and awards will be presented in a virtual ceremony on April 28.

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VIDEO: Josh Gad, Luke Evans and Alan Menken Perform 'Gaston' for the THE DISNEY FAMILY SINGALONG

Check out Beauty and the Beast stars Josh Gad and Luke Evans perform 'Gaston' with composer Alan Menken as part of the the one-hour television special, 'The Disney Family Singalong,' on ABC!

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VIDEO: Little Big Town Performs 'A Spoonful of Sugar' for the THE DISNEY FAMILY SINGALONG

Check out country stars Little Big Town performing the Mary Poppins classic, 'A Spoonful of Sugar' with help from their kids as part of the the one-hour television special, 'The Disney Fa…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)

Watch Tony Winner Jessie Mueller on Stars in the House Live Stream by Andrew Gans

The daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

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Theater + Art: Guns, Bob Marley, Insta chats by ArtsATL Staff

Out of Hand Theater will stream its one-actor Conceal and Carry  on... The post Theater + Art: Guns, Bob Marley, Insta chats appeared first on ARTS ATL.

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Today on Broadway: Friday, April 17, 2020 by James Marino

Two-time Tony winner Brian Dennehy dies at 81, the Broadway-intended production of "1776"  reveals its cast, the winners of 2020 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards are announced, and m…

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'Broadway On Demand' Streaming Service Sets May Launch, Will Offer Library, Live Concerts, Instruction by Bruce Haring

A new streaming service, Broadway on Demand, will have its US launch next month. The membership-based streaming service promises a library of content, exclusive livestream events, interactiv…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)

COVID-19's silver lining for the dance world

While it's easy to get bogged down in the midst of the global pandemic we are facing, the dance world has responded to the unprecedented challenges sweeping the world with a renewed sense of…

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Watch NT Live's TREASURE ISLAND now! by Gabi Bergman

The next show in National Theatre Live's line-up is their production of Treasure Island!  Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel of

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Can The US Postal Service Be Saved? by Artsjournal

The battle over the Postal Service has reached a critical stage. Now, others are stepping forward with suggestions for saving the agency that would utterly transform it, from privatizing the…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)

Treasure Island, National Theatre at Home review - all aboard this thrilling adventure story by Marianka Swain

The remarkable Patsy Ferran anchors a creatively updated classic Swaggering pirates, X marks the spot, a chattering parrot, "Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum"? All present and correct. But Br…

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BROADWAY ON DEMAND Streaming Platform to Launch In May!

Broadway On Demand, the all new membership-based streaming service that offers an extensive and wide-ranging library of video on demand content, exclusive livestream events, interactive plat…

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New date set for streaming of Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert by Peter J Snee

The previously cancelled streaming of, Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert, has announced that its issues with the

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We chat with Ramin Karimloo about THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Gabi Bergman

This weekend, you can experience the breathtaking spectacle of The Phantom of the Opera right from your living room! Produced by Cameron

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces new digital programming by News Desk

Shakespeare Theatre Company recently announced the creation of Shakespeare Everywhere, a new platform for engaging with audiences through digital offerings and innovative new content. While …

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De Blasio's New Budget Could Decimate New York Theaters Already Reeling From Pandemic by Lee Seymour

The new budget would cut $75 million from cultural institutions, including hundreds of theaters that employ thousands of workers - with no box office revenue during the pandemic.

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Anna Christie by Eugene O'Neill (1922): Chosen by Committee Episode 4 by Phindie Podcasts

his week the pod discuss Eugene O'Neill's fascinating sea shanty Anna Christie.

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Simon Callow " Part 1 by Barry Gordin

SIMON CALLOW: MY LOST INTERVIEW WITH A RENAISSANCE MAN By: Samuel L. LeiterIntroduction April 16, 2020: In the early 1990s, I was surprised to receive a query from the increasingly …

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)

Remembering Stage and Screen Star Brian Dennehy by Matthew Wexler

Stage and screen actor Brian Dennehy has died at the age of 81. The post Remembering Stage and Screen Star Brian Dennehy appeared first on The BroadwayBlog.

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Dance Is The Most Physical Of Arts. Here's How It Changes Your Relationship With Food by Artsjournal

Calories in, energy out, right? If only it was that simple… " LitHub

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Hollywood Writes Off Making Money In 2020 by Artsjournal

"We have to write off 2020. It's already the year that didn't happen," says one top agent at one of the town's powerhouse firms who, like everyone reached by Vulture for this story, requeste…

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New York Drama Critic Circle Awards by Barry Gordin

NYDCC Pick "Heroes" and "Loop" as Best of 2019-20 By: David Sheward April 16, 2020: Heroes of the Fourth Turning and A Strange Loop, two Off-Broadway productions presented by Playwri…

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#BWWPrompts: Which Hollywood Actor Should Come to Broadway and What Would You Cast Them In?

We want to hear from you! We're starting #BwayWorldPrompts, where each day we'll be asking our readers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram questions to spark some theater conversation.

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An adult summer camp in Connecticut is the focus of new Bravo reality show 'Camp Getaway' by Susan Dunne

Camp Getaway, the raucous, boozy summer camp for adults in Kent, Connecticut, is the site of a new reality show on Bravo, which will premiere on May 4.

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Ocean Vuong, born in Vietnam and raised in Connecticut, wins Mark Twain American Voice award for 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous' by Susan Dunne

Ocean Vuong, the poet and novelist who was born in Vietnam and raised in Hartford and Glastonbury, is the winner of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award, in recognition of Vuong…

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JACK to Operate as Food Hub for Brooklyn's Most Vulnerable by American Theatre Editors

The initiative aims to help Brooklyn populations disproportionately represented on the front lines of the pandemic and the shutdown.

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Brian Dennehy Found the Tragic Grandeur in Ordinary Lives by Ben Brantley

Remembering an actor of uncommon power who gave heroic stature to a character crippled by depression in "Death of a Salesman."

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Theatre Review: 'Hamlet' Streaming from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

Both the United States and Britain are currently "locked down" due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. With theatres on both sides of the Atlantic now closed due to public health concerns, the fabl…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)

So It Starts: Publications Covering Entertainment Start Laying Off Staff by Artsjournal

Valence Media, which includes digital media brands like The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and Vibe, is laying off 30% of its employees within its editorial division. " Axios

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Armageddon For Print Media? by Artsjournal

Much of what was going to happen in any case will now happen suddenly: publishing history is suddenly accelerated. The shift from print to digital at virtually all publications will be radic…

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BRIAN DENNEHY, 'TOMMY BOY' AND 'FIRST BLOOD' STAR, DIES AT 81 by Robert Shuman

(Carmel Dagan's article appeared in Variety, 4/16.) Brian Dennehy, the winner of two Tonys in a career that also spanned films including "Tommy Boy," "First Blood" and "Cocoon," and televisi…

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'Stream ON!' to Air 10-Minute Plays From Across the Globe by American Theatre Editors

The international streaming event will air this Friday, April 17, at 1 p.m. on Facebook Live.

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Company Star Katrina Lenk on Working with Patti LuPone, Her Role on Tommy and More by Lindsey Sullivan

Not unlike many New Yorkers, Katrina Lenk's life pre-quarantine was filled with places to go and people to see. Bells ringing, doors chiming, tech rehearsals running, stagedoor takeout arriv…

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London's Old Vic Postpones New Musical Local Hero; Announces Return of A Christmas Carol by Caitlin Moynihan

On the heels of a recent announcement that all West End theaters would close in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, London's Old Vic has postponed its upcoming production of Local Hero, the new …

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5,6,7,8! Watch the Cast of the 2006 A Chorus Line Revival Reunite to Dance Through the Iconic Opening Number by Caitlin Moynihan

It's been 12 years since the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line closed on Broadway, and now the group of hopeful auditioners are back together again. Jeffrey "Shecky" Schecter, who played M…

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Odds & Ends: Mj Rodriguez, Matt Bomer Among Stars Set for GLAAD Benefit & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Star-Studded GLAAD Livestream to Benefit LGBTQ+ Community Centers GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Two-Time Tony Winner Brian Dennehy, Masterful Interpreter of Eugene O'Neill, Samuel Beckett, and Arthur Miller, Dies at 81 by Andrew Gans

Mr. Dennehy won Tony Awards for his performances in Miller's Death of a Salesman and O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night.

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23 Completely Original Musicals That Have Played Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

From Company to The Prom, check out these musicals that began life on the stage.

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Brian Dennehy, Tony-winning stage, screen actor, dies at 81 by Mark Kennedy / Associated Press

Known for his broad frame, booming voice and ability to play good guys and bad guys with equal aplomb, Dennehy won two Tony Awards, a Golden Globe

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Check Out the Broadway Revival Cast of A Chorus Line Dance Under Quarantine by Dan Meyer

Forty-four cast members took part in recreating the opening combination, including Tony Yazbek, Mario Lopez, and Tony nominee Charlotte d'Amboise.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)

The Sacred, 370-Year-Old Kabuki In This Japanese Village May Fade Away For Lack Of Villagers To Perform It by Artsjournal1

Every year since the mid-17th century, when a freak snowstorm stopped the shogun's enforcer and saved them from a death sentence, the people of the mountain hamlet of Damine have performed a…

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The Old LACMA Buildings Are Being Torn Down. But We Still Don't Have Gallery Plans For The New Museum by Artsjournal

"The floor plans should never have been affected by coronavirus to begin with. The museum should have released them " some semblance of them " months ago. Or how about a year ago, when a rev…

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Brian Dennehy RIP by Barry Gordin

April 16, 2020: Tony award-winning actor Brian Dennehy, known for his roles in films including "First Blood", "Cocoon" and "Tommy Boy," died at the age of 81.

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Watch Bonnie Milligan and Amber Ardolino in the Music Video for 'End Up Together' by Dan Meyer

The song comes from the concept album Within Earshot: Anthems for the In-Between.

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Theatre Lockdown Special 1: Starry podcasts, late-career Shakespeare, a celebrity basement - and more by Matt Wolf

Theatre buffs have no shortage of scintillating options during our ongoing shut-in The lockdown has been extended, but here's the good news: each week whereby we are shut inside seems to br…

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A Strange Loop, Heroes of the Fourth Turning & More Recognized with New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Lindsey Sullivan

The New York Drama Critics' Circle met via video conference on April 15 to determine the winners of its 85th annual awards. Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning, which also received si…

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Watch American Girl Dolls Get Mouthy in This Epic Excerpt from Glengarry Glen Ross by Lindsey Sullivan

We've been patiently waiting for updates on an all-female production of Glengarry Glen Ross. In the latest creative method for bringing theater to audiences in this time of social distanc…

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Diane Paulus-Directed 1776 Finds Its Cast: 'Their Resilience Has Infused Me with Hope' by Lindsey Sullivan

Though Cambridge, Massachusetts' American Repertory Theater previously announced a postponement of its pre-Broadway staging of 1776, director Diane Paulus has been keeping busy in the wake o…

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See Phillipa Soo Salute 'Saff' in Premiere of New Tiger King Ballad by Broadway.com

Tony nominee Phillipa Soo is just like us. As the world went into quarantine and Broadway shutdown, she, too, found herself entranced by Netflix's true crime docuseries Tiger King. It wasn't…

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Drama League Sets Gratitude Awards & Artistic Awards Dates; Alex Brightman and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer to Present by Caitlin Moynihan

The Drama League has set dates for the previously announced Gratitude Awards, which replaces the previously planned 86th Annual Drama League Awards. Nominations for the Gratitude Awards will…

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Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Katrina Lenk of Company by Broadway.com

Company star Katrina Lenk checks in with Paul Wontorek. 

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Brian Dennehy, Two-Time Tony Winner and Screen Star, Dies at 81 by Broadway.com

Brian Dennehy, a giant of the stage and screen, died on April 15 at the age of 81 following a hospital stay in New Haven, Connecticut. The cause was cardiac arrest due to sepsis. The two-tim…

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TONIGHT! City-Wide Sing-Along, With the Peace of Heart Choir, Follows the Nightly Clap Ritual

In a city-wide sing-along, New Yorkers will belt out "New York, New York" from their windows tonight at 7:02 pm, directly following the nightly #ClapBecauseWeCare ritual. The New York Sings …

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Video Roundup April 16: Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald Are Our Sunshine, Mamma Mia! Stars Sing Out, More by Dan Meyer

Stage favorites are making the most of social distancing in light of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Livestreaming Virtual AMPLIFY! An Online Celebration of Women+ in Performance

By . The Bay Area Women's Theatre Festival presents Virtual AMPLIFY!

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)

Michael Mayer, Judy Kuhn, More Set for New Live at the Lortel Podcast Episodes by Ryan McPhee

The final five episodes of Season 1 were recorded remotely.

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The Daily Distraction: Country or Opera? Kelli O'Hara Says 'Both' by Ryan McPhee

The Tony Award winner celebrates her birthday April 16; watch her show off her range in "They Don't Let You in the Opera (If You're a Country Star)."

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Brian Dennehy, Award-Winning Actor, Dies at 81 by Derrick Bryson Taylor

In a career of more than 50 years in theater, movies and television, he won two Tonys, one for his performance in "Death of a Salesman."

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What Are The Thieves Who Stole That Van Gogh Going To Do With It? by Artsjournal1

Earlier this month, with the Netherlands under COVID lockdown, raiders broke into a small museum and took van Gogh's Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring. Writer Daniel Dumas talks to two ex…

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Theatre World Snapshot: TCG Issues Report On Virus Impact by Artsjournal

Bleak of course (how could it not be with all the cancellations?). On the other hand, reading through the data gives a sense of where the people who run theatres think they're headed. " Thea…

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Brian Dennehy, star of 'First Blood,' Tony award winner, dead at 81 by Variety.com

Brian Manion Dennehy was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He served in the Marines from 1959-63, after which he studied history at Columbia, attending the university on a football scholarshi…

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Brian Dennehy, veteran stage and screen actor, dies aged 81 by Benjamin Lee

The Tony-award winning actor, who also starred in First Blood and Cocoon, has died of natural causes 'A titan of an actor': Brian Dennehy remembered by Clare Higgins Veteran actor Brian Denn…

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Watch Octet's Kuhoo Verma cover Whitney, Kacey and Dolly!

Meet newly announced Lucille Lortel Award Nominee for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Kuhoo Verma! Verma earned her first professional theatre award nomination with her Off-Broadw…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)

World's largest celebration of Shakespeare to mark the Bard's birthday by News Desk

The Folger Shakespeare Library is partnering with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for the world's largest celebration of Shakespeare"inviting audiences all ove…

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The Latest Statuses of Off-Broadway Theatres During the Shutdown by Olivia Clement

Up-to-date information on show cancellations, postponements, and alternative programming.

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Drama Critics Circle Awards by Barry Gordin

NEW YORK DRAMA CRITICS' CIRCLE NAMES  HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING BEST PLAY 2019-20, A STRANGE LOOP NAMED BEST MUSICAL April 16, 2020: The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named …

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Tony Awards postponement is a first, historians say by Gillian Russo

The postponement of the 2020 Tony Awards is a first in the 73 years of the ceremony, according to theater historians.  This year's Tony Awards ceremony has been postponed indefinitely as …

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How Vermont's National Guard Army Band Did The Impossible And Built A Hospital In Four Days Last Week by Artsjournal

The story of how about 70 National Guardsmen managed to transform a convention center into an alternate health-care facility in mere days shows a state community coming together to get ahead…

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Jazz Saxophonist Lee Konitz Dead At 92 by Artsjournal1

"An exemplar of modern jazz improvisation, and arguably the most influential alto saxophone soloist after bebop progenitor Charlie Parker, … Konitz was one of the last jazz musicians of hi…

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It's Variety Thursday! on Stars in the House Live Stream, With Liz Larsen, Sal Viviano, Varla Jean Merman, More by Andrew Gans

The daily series created by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley benefits The Actors Fund.

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"Disney Family Singalong" Airs on ABC with Ariana Grande, Darren Criss & More by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

During these unprecedented times, companies have been doing everything they can to help their communities maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives. Disney has been doing their part to kee…

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How I got hooked on theatre: Laura Giannarelli by Guest Writer

I can't remember a time when I was NOT hooked on performing.  My Mama played 'Let's pretend' with my sister and me in the kitchen back when I was four and five years old and I loved it.…

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Shugoll Research study asks: Once theatres re-open, will audiences come back? by Lorraine Treanor

Imagine this. At last the great day has arrived. No new cases of the COVID-19 have been reported for twenty days; people are recovering in the tens of thousands; our health system is adequat…

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When Lin-Manuel Miranda talks, people listen.

It has begun. With the curve reaching a plateau here in NYC and Governor Cuomo saying "The worst is over," attention has now turned to the big question . . . "When will we open the economy a…

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Josh Groban Launches Free Movie Night April 16 With Bridges Live Madison Square Garden Concert by Andrew Gans

The YouTube screening will benefit The Actors Fund and feature a live Q&A with the Tony-nominated singer.

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Listening Party: The Drowsy Chaperone on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The Prom star Isabelle McCalla recommends revisiting the Broadway cast album of the Tony-nominated musical comedy.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)

Coronavirus: Matthew Bourne productions to be broadcast on TV by Georgia Snow

Matthew Bourne shows including Romeo and Juliet, Swan Lake and The Car Man will be screened on Sky Arts as part of

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2020 Gratitude Awards Date Set; Beetlejuice Stars to Reveal Drama League Award Nominees During Ceremony by Dan Meyer

The fundraiser event will celebrate the heroes of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lyn Gardner: "It's really important to be aware of your privilege" by A Younger Theatre

Just because we're confined to our homes, forced to binge watch Tiger King, doesn't mean the theatre fun has to stop, right? In the second episode of our AYT in Isolation series, we talk to …

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TV tonight: 'Disney Family Singalong' might cheer you up by Chuck Barney

Here's the lineup of celebrities and songs for the ABC special

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Hollywood Begins Puzzling Out How To Restart Movie Shooting When The COVID Lockdown Ends by Artsjournal1

"Nothing will happen until jurisdictions relax regulations that currently don't allow gatherings of 20 or more people. Anticipating that will happen in a month or two, here are some of the k…

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America's First MA Program In Community Dance by Artsjournal1

In the Ohio University School of Dance program, "students can specialize in specific populations, such as seniors or children in schools. The program aims to prepare grads for a range of car…

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I Donated My Paintings To A Prison. Did I Accomplish Anything? by Artsjournal

"Who knows if the paintings I donated hold beauty in the harsh, isolated world of incarcerated people? I never ask these viewers directly; in prison, this question can beg answers like, "You…

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What Does It Actually Cost To Produce A Dance Performance? by Artsjournal1

"To get one example of all that goes into self-producing a show, we asked dancemaker DeAnna Pellecchia of KAIROS Dance Theater to break down the finances of her company's most recent full-le…

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'1776' revival announces cast and creative team by Caitlin Huston

The revival of "1776" has announced its cast members and creative team ahead of planned productions at A.R.T., on tour and on Broadway.  The gender-inclusive cast will be led by Crystal L…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)

Cast of Broadway-Bound 1776 Revival Meets Online for a Zoom Workshop by Olivia Clement

The gender-inclusive staging, helmed by Diane Paulus, is on track to open on Broadway in spring 2021.

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Watch Broadway Stars in the Trailer for LGBTQ+ Thriller Netuser by Dan Meyer

The short film, written and directed by theatre veteran Eric Rosen, stars Denis O'Hare, Claybourne Elder, and Johanna Day.

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Guest Blog: 5 things you might not know about Mischief by Kitty Underwood

How much do you really know about the side-splitting Goes Wrong gang? Dave Hearn tells us some surprising facts about the Mischief Theatre crew. The post Guest Blog: 5 things you might not k…

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Cross-party research into creative diversity calls for evidence by Giverny Masso

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Creative Diversity is calling for evidence for a year-long research project into how to boost diversity and

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Coronavirus: Graeae and Jack Thorne collaborate on digital lockdown programme by Georgia Snow

Disabled-led theatre company Graeae has announced plans for a three-month digital programme designed to celebrate D/deaf and disabled artists. Harry Potter playwright

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Broadway Songs from the Golden Age by Broadway Direct

Theatre has always been an outlet for writers, composers, directors, artists, and performers to push the boundaries of society and introduce new and progressive ideas. Broadway is no strange…

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Pushes Toronto Bow to 2021 by Ryan McPhee

Performances were originally slated to begin in October.

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Toronto Production Of CURSED CHILD Delayed To 2021

BroadwayWorld has learned that the Toronto production of CURSED CHILD, which was set to begin on October 23, 2020 at Toronto's Ed Mirvish Theatre, has been postponed to 2021. 

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Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Martin Short & Catherine O'Hara Share SCTV Behind the Scenes Stories on STARS IN THE HOUSE

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host S…

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VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'One (Reprise)/Finale' From A CHORUS LINE

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and …

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VIDEO: Care Home Workers Dance to Cheer Up Residents

Workers at a care home are dancing to cheer up residents living there during the current health crisis.

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PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill

During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focu…

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VIDEO: Texas School Orchestra Directors Join Forces For Virtual Performance of 'Lean On Me'

Orchestra directors from schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District joined forces for a virtual rendition of Lean On me.

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GLAAD Will Host Fundraising Livestream Featuring Adam Lambert, Javier Muñoz, Mj Rodriguez, Matt Bomer, and More

GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, will host 'Together in Pride: You are Not Alone,' a livestream event on Sunday, April 26 at 8pm ET on GLAAD's YouTube channel an…

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Checking in With… Tony Winner Victoria Clark by Andrew Gans

The new feature series catches up with Broadway favorites during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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And the 2020 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards go to . . . by Deb Miller

The New York Drama Critics' Circle announced the winners of its 85th annual theater awards today at 10 am, with selections in two categories and three special citations. This year's award fo…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:02AM[SHARE]

Hot Clip of the Day: Happy Birthday to Rap Star Kelli O'Hara

It was an absolute no-brainer to select her rapping LL Cool J's "I Need Love" with Lin-Manuel Miranda's beatboxing assist at a September 2015 Hamilton Ham4Ham lottery show as our Hot Clip of…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)

Take a New Look at Your Favorite Broadway Character With These 25 Graphic Designs by Marc J. Franklin

From Hadestown to Hello, Dolly!, graphic designer Desiree Nasim gives Broadway favorites a minimalist makeover with Character Charts.

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BroadwayHD Celebrates Shakespeare's Birthday by Sarah Quagliariello For Broadway Direct

With William Shakespeare's 456th birthday just a week away on April 23, BroadwayHD is encouraging viewers to celebrate the iconic poet and playwright's work with dozens of  productions of…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 10:53AM[SHARE]

The Disney Family Singalong, With Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Josh Groban, and More, Airs April 16 by Andrew Gans

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart also reunites with the Broadway company of Aladdin for the nationwide singalong event on ABC.

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There's No Place Like Home (Theater) by Alexis Soloski

With real theaters closed, our critic unlocked handcuffs, tried to land a plane and accidentally scalded herself, all while attempting immersive performances from her Brooklyn apartment.

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Quiz review " 'Entertaining TV adaptation of James Graham's play' by Fergus Morgan

There was a period, two-and-a-bit years ago, when it seemed as if James Graham were on a one-man mission to take over

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:34AM[SHARE]

Toronto production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' delayed till 2021 by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Coronavirus pandemic has made it impossible to carry out the months of detailed preparations for the Canadian production's debut in October.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:31AM[SHARE]

Ailing Broadway Actor Nick Cordero Scores "Big Win" In COVID-19 Battle, Says Wife Amanda Kloots by Greg Evans

Some good news for a change: Broadway actor Nick Cordero, battling COVID-19 at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is "getting stronger," reports wife Amanda Kloots, who has posted …

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:30AM[SHARE]

H is for Hugh Jackman. A Movie Star With a Broadway Musical Heart: Proof in Videos. by Jonathan Mandell

When Hugh Jackman won a Tony for his Broadway debut in The Boy From Oz, he was already a movie star (a Superhero even.) In the 16 years since then, he's been back on Broadway three more time…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Broadway Bounty Hunter Off-Broadway Cast Recording Gets Release Date by Dan Meyer

The cast includes Annie Golden, Alan H. Green, Brad Oscar, and Emily Borromeo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:30AM[SHARE]

Listen to Francis Jue and More Sing 'Election Night' From David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's Soft Power by Dan Meyer

The track comes from the Off-Broadway cast recording, out April 17.

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The Boom and Bust of Doris Dawson by Trav S.D.

Doris Dawson (1905-86) was born in the boomtown of Goldfield, Nevada two years after the discovery of a gold deposit there. As Dawson City, Yukon had been the center of the Klondike Gold Rus…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:24AM[SHARE]

New COVID-19 Artists Relief Grants Named in Honor of Hilary Teachout by Olivia Clement

The International Arts Movement grants are in memory of the wife of theatre critic Terry Teachout.

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N.Y. DRAMA CRITICS' CIRCLE TOUTS 'STRANGE LOOP,' 'HEROES OF FOURTH TURNING' IN PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS AWARDS SWEEP by Philip Boroff

As nonprofit theater companies struggle through an open-ended shutdown, Playwrights Horizons has scored a double shot of validation from the New York Drama Critics' Circle. A Strange Loop, M…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 10:17AM[SHARE]

2020 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards: Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Strange Loop. The entire theater community by Jonathan Mandell

The New York Drama Critics' Circle has named Will Arbery's "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" best play of the 2019-20 season. The award for best musical went to Michael R. Jackson's A Strange L…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Margaret Atwood Has Created A Puppet Version Of Poe's 'The Masque Of The Red Death' by Artsjournal1

"The novelist is to be a guest on Mary Beard's BBC Two arts show Front Row Late, hosted in lockdown from the study in Beard's house. Atwood's contribution is what Beard calls a 'very surpris…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Not Only Is Albinoni's Adagio A Movie Cliché, It's A Total Forgery by Artsjournal1

A musicologist named Remo Giazotto wrote a monograph on Albinoni in which he claimed to have discovered manuscript fragments by the Venetian Baroque composer, fragments from which he reconst…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Post An Image You Own On Instagram And You Lose Exclusive Rights To It, Says U.S. Federal Court by Artsjournal1

The ruling, which could make a difference for websites that use material originally posted on social media such as Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, sidesteps what has been called "the server…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Heroes of the Fourth Turning and A Strange Loop Named Winners of 2020 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards by Andrew Gans

The New York theatre community as a whole was also given a special citation for perseverance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:11AM[SHARE]

'A Strange Loop,' "Heroes of the Fourth Turning' win Drama Critics' awards by Caitlin Huston

The New York Drama Critics' Circle today selected Michael R. Jackson's "A Strange Loop" as best musical of the 2019-2020 season and Will Arbery's "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" as best play.…

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NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund Issues $44 Million In Grants And Loans To Social Services And Arts Nonprofits

The NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund in the New York Community Trust today announced that 276 New York City-based social services and arts and cultural nonprofits affected by the coro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Watch Broken Records Co-Hosts Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen Launch 'Tuesday, Thursday, April, August'- Live at 10:30am!

Today, April 16 (and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday), BroadwayWorld's own Broken Records podcast co-hosts, Ben Rimalower and Daniel Nolen, will be broadcasting 'Tuesday, Thursday, …

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Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, April 16- with Jessie Mueller, Eric William Morris and More!

Today (April 16) in live streaming: Ben Cameron counts down duets, National Theatre streams Treasure Island, Jessie Mueller visits Stars in the House and so much more!

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HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING and A STRANGE LOOP Earn Awards from New York Drama Critics' Circle

The New York Drama Critics' Circle today named Will Arbery's Heroes of the Fourth Turning best play of the 2019-20 season. The award for best musical went to Michael R. Jackson's A …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Regional Spotlight: How Pride Films and Plays is Working Through The Global Health Crisis

Now more than ever it is important to support theater and do our part to keep the art form that we love so much alive and as thriving as it can be during these unprecedented times. While the…

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Exclusive: First Listen to 'Fuxing Park' From SOFT POWER

The Original Cast Recording for Soft Power will be available on digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 17. The album is based on the new musical's recent New York premier…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Comedian formerly known as Hugo Boss changes name back to Joe Lycett by Chris Wiegand

The TV host, who changed his name to protest the fashion brand's heavy-handed legal action, has decided to 'go back to the Lycetts' The comedian formerly named Joe Lycett is now once more na…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM[SHARE]

Broadway Catch Up: April 16 - Kyle Selig, Kelli O'Hara, Tim Minchin, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including …

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BingeWatch: Netflix's BoJack Horseman is an anti-hero for our times

Our series on TV perfect for lockdown continues with this smart, dark and funny animated show

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)

Playbill Viewing: Santino Fontana and David Furr Give Jersey Shore Wit and Flair by Mark Peikert

During their run in the Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of The Importance of Being Earnest, the two performers created a video series melding Snooki and Oscar Wilde.

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GRACE NOTES: Thursday, April 16, 2020 by Susan Grace

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Faces of ITS: Olivia Albertson by Keith Peacock

Indiana Thespian says theatre taught her confidence and empathy The post Faces of ITS: Olivia Albertson appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

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Coronavirus: 7 amazing Bay Area things to do at home this weekend, April 17-19 by Randy McMullen, Jackie Burrell

We have some cool tips for home-sheltering, from classic road trip movies to amazing music videos to virtual Mozart and Cirque du Soleil.

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Vancouver Symphony Rescinds Layoffs by Artsjournal1

"[The VSO's president and board chair] said Wednesday the orchestra now expects to meet the goal of maintaining employment for musicians and staff to the end of the 2019-20 season in June." …

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Some Live Theaters Want To Reopen On May 6? Actors' Equity Is Not Having It by Artsjournal1

Responding to "troubling reports" of some theaters' plans, the union's executive director said, "Any employer who wants to begin theatrical productions needs to have a comprehensive plan in …

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'The masks are in my attic!' Ramin Karimloo on The Phantom of the Opera by Interview By Chris Wiegand

As the 25th-anniversary staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical is streamed online, its star tells stories of fandom and the Phantom I'd wanted to play the Phantom since I was 12. I saw it …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:03AM[SHARE]

Winged Bull in the Elephant Case review " dancers take over the National Gallery by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlinePaintings are given elastic life in this energetic showcase, which reimagines the collection's extraordinary wartime evacuation to a Welsh slate mine Hottest front-room seats…

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Looking for trainee unicorns: Planning a diploma in creative producing by Chris Grady

It is a strange time to predict a new world. But I hope that the planned Diploma in Creative Producing will come at the right time for a re-emergence of creative practitioners across the gl…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)

NEWS: Old Vic postpones Local Hero, next planned production will be return of A Christmas Carol by Press Releases

Old Vic Theatre has postponed its London premiere of screen-to-stage musical Local Hero and announced that its next production will now be the return of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol th…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:59AM[SHARE]

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/14/20 by Mark G. Auerbach

Westfield News ArtsBeat 4/14/20. Williamstown Theatre Festival moves online; COVID19 resources for the creative economy, and online theatre and music happenings in WMass and No.CT. .

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 08:43AM[SHARE]

Parents home with Toddlers- feel me? by Jared Zirilli

Parents home with kids- feel me?

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The Old Vic confirms A Christmas Carol for new season postpones Local Hero

The Old Vic Theatre's Artistic Director, Matthew Warchus, has provided an update on the off-West End venue's programming for the remainder of the year.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:20AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)

Top 10 theatre shows to watch from home

From Fleabag to Beckett, here are the best productions to stream online

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Cate Blanchett on becoming a conservative anti-libber for Mrs America

The star talks from lockdown about her new 1970s equal rights TV drama and what she is binge-watching herself

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Encouraging News about Broadway Star Nick Cordero from Wife Amanda: "It's all about small wins in the ICu" by Roger Friedman

Amanda Kloots, the wife of Broadway star Nick Cordero, offered some encouraging news about her husband on Wednesday afternoon. Nick has been

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 07:06AM[SHARE]

Musical of the Month: The Drowsy Chaperone : The Cast by JK

This charming little musical was all the more charming because of its thoroughly stellar cast. The talent on this roster of the original Broadway cast is mind-boggling. Not just chock full o…

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Almanac: Ralph Waldo Emerson on heroism by Terry Teachout

"Self-trust is the essence of heroism." Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Heroism" Continue reading Almanac: Ralph Waldo Emerson on heroism at About Last Night.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)

Coronavirus: Future of rural touring at risk as 1,000 performances cancelled by Georgia Snow

More than 1,000 performances in rural communities have already been cancelled as a result of coronavirus, leaving many organisations at risk of

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Coronavirus: Old Vic will need 'critical' fundraising, warns Matthew Warchus by Matthew Hemley

Old Vic artistic director Matthew Warchus has revealed plans to reopen the venue in November, but has warned that "a critical and

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Coronavirus: Bristol Old Vic launches online platform by Giverny Masso

Bristol Old Vic is launching a digital theatre platform for its audiences and artists during the Covid-19 pandemic. Called Bristol Old Vic

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Paul's Worlds by Artsjournal1

On a hilltop miles away from the city I love, I've decided to look at Paul Taylor & Company " An Artist and his Work, a 1968 film directed by Ted Steeg. 1968! My choice was partly person…

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Coronavirus: Octagon Theatre forced to delay reopening following £10m redevelopment by Matthew Hemley

The reopening of Bolton's Octagon Theatre following a £10 million redevelopment has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the organisation

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:45AM[SHARE]

Victory Gardens Theater Will Stream Critically Acclaimed Production of FUN HOME by Showbiz Chicago Newsdesk

Victory Gardens Theatre announced its critically acclaimed 2017 production of Fun Home directed by Gary [...]

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A Dissident Company Celebrates 15 Years Underground by A.J. Goldmann

The Belarus Free Theater had ambitious plans for its anniversary. The coronavirus stopped them, but the troupe is used to finding ways to keep going in tough times.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)

Thursday's Live-Streaming Events: A Second City Special and a Theatrical Premiere by Maya Salam

Appointment viewing is back. Here's what to look out for today online, and when to tune in.

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3 Weeks in Spring to screen to commemorate ANZAC Day by Arts Review

With 2020 ANZAC Day services cancelled due to COVID-19, Endymion Productions is proud to commemorate this important national event by providing free YouTube access to Ian Gerrard and Russell…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:16AM[SHARE]

Call Answered: Gwen Hollander: Showtime's "Kidding", "Marriage Material" & More by Adam Rothenberg

Gwen Hollander is best known for her role as Sheryl on the hit Showtime series Kidding, starring Jim Carrey. I recently watched Gwen's hilarious musical comedy short Marriage Mat…

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'Proper stagecraft can be achieved even within the confines of a small screen': Interview with Creation Theatre's Lucy Askew by Rev Stan

Creation Theatre this month invited audiences to watch an interactive, virtual version of Shakespeare's The Tempest - from the safety of their sofa.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)

Lee Konitz, 1927-2020 by Artsjournal1

Using aspects of phrasing, rhythm and tonal quality adapted from the great Lester Young, Konitz in the 1940s developed into one of the most distinctive saxophonists in jazz. " Doug Ramsey

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Introducing the Hilary Teachout Grant by Artsjournal1

To help artists who, because of the coronavirus havoc, are finding it ever harder to stay afloat, the painter Makoto Fujimura and his International Arts Movement have launched the Hilary Tea…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:42AM[SHARE]

NEWS: Open Air Theatre postpones this summer's Romeo & Juliet until 2021 by Press Releases

The Open Air Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet " which was to have started rehearsals in May " has been postponed to the corresponding dates in 2021.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)

Online Meetings & Open Meeting Laws by Joe Patti

Do Your By-laws Allow For Online Meetings? If you live in the United States, you may remember there was much ado when members of the House of Representatives had to return to Washington D.C.…

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Tom Littler: Small venues may find it hard to stay afloat " but we're pulling together by Tom Littler

Jermyn Street Theatre's artistic director Tom Littler confronts the financial reality of the venue's shutdown, sharing lessons in maths and ethics by

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)

Giselle Stanborough: Cinopticon by Arts Review

Carriageworks has unveiled an online program created around the major new installation Cinopticon by Australian artist Giselle Stanborough. Cinopticon " which was commissioned by Carriagewor…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:30AM[SHARE]

Richard Jordan: How you close a show is as important as how you open it by Richard Jordan

Broadway musical Beetlejuice announced last week it would not reopen at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre after venues return from lockdown " another

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"Our Voices are the Future of Theatre" by Herbert Sigüenza

By Herbert Sigüenza. Playwright Herbert Sigüenza talks to seven of his Latinx playwriting friends about how they've been affected by COVID-19, writing during this time, the future of Latin…

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)

Gina Inverarity: Snow by Arts Review

A dark and lyrical Snow White retelling set in a post-climate-change world, Gina Inverarity's Snow is a fairytale of the future. When the girl brought my bowl she was in and out through the …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:56AM[SHARE]

ACCA Open calls for digital commissions by Arts Review

Australian artists are invited to submit proposals for a new series of digital works to be commissioned by ACCA and launched in August 2020. ACCA Open is an open call for contemporary Austra…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:27AM[SHARE]

Girl From the North Country Broadway Cast Album Will Be Released This Spring by Lindsey Sullivan

Girl From the North Country, the Broadway musical that reimagines the songs of Bob Dylan, will be preserved with an original cast recording by Sony Music/Legacy Recordings. The album, whi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:12AM[SHARE]

Cat's Outta the Bag! Watch the World Premiere Music Video for Kristin Chenoweth and Andrew Lippa's Tiger King Anthem by Lindsey Sullivan

Who knew hand soap, toilet paper and a true crime documentary about tiger keepers would be so popular in 2020? Netflix's Tiger King has truly become the small screen phenomenon we didn't kno…

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Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson by Broadway.com

Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson premiere the music video for their Tiger King-inspired "Tigers and Young Men" and more! 

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QuaranToons: The Book of Mormon BFFs Are Sticking Together by Broadway.com

Broadway.com illustrator Tug Rice has been thinking up what our favorite Broadway characters are doing while theaters are closed and they're at home social distancing. With the inte…

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Watch the Rockin' 'Riddle of the Model' Music Video from Sing Street; Broadway Cast Recording to Be Released by Lindsey Sullivan

Gary Clark and John Carney's score to the new musical Sing Street, which was scheduled to begin performances at the Lyceum Theatre on March 26 ahead of the Broadway shutdown, will be preserv…

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Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson Put an Elsa Wig to Good Use While in Quarantine by Caitlin Moynihan

Will Chase and Ingrid Michaelson have been keeping busy during quarantine by adding their names to the ever-growing roster of Broadway favorites finding inspiration in the Netflix hit Tig…

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Cambodian Rock Band Sets Release Date for Original Cast Recording by Lindsey Sullivan

Cambodian Rock Band, Lauren Yee's New York premiere musical that extended twice off-Broadway, will be preserved with an original cast recording by Yellow Sound Label. The album will be relea…

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38th Annual Elliot Norton Award Nominations Announced - MOBY-DICK, Billy Porter's THE PURISTS, and More!

Two dozen nominations of outstanding actors, directors, designers and ensembles were announced today by The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 38th Annual Elliot Norton Awards.

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Thursday, April 16, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)

Online gamble by auction houses pays off

Plus: cyber crime warnings; Frieze trials augmented reality; Jenny Holzer makes art for crises

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"The Conditions are Never Ideal:" In Conversation with Melanie Lomoff by Tomasz Wiśniewski

Song of the Goat Theatre was founded in 1996 by Grzegorz Bral and Anna Zubrzycki, and is now led by the former, in WrocÅ‚aw, Poland. The cosmopolitan nature of the physically and vocally-…

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"Hadestown" Popularity Leaves Playwrights Scrambling to Write Musical About Zeus's Weird Sex Stuff by Broadway Beat

by Adam Bakst. @AdamBakst_WUSF. CHICAGO - After the enormous success of Hadestown, a musical adaptation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, aspiring playwr...

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Martha Matinee: Watch The Original Cast In "Appalachian Spring" This Saturday, April 18 At 2:30pm by The Dance Enthusiast

Martha Matinee: Watch The Original Cast In "Appalachian Spring" This Saturday, April 18 At 2:30pm

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16 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 16 - See Josh Groban, George Salazar, Jessie Mueller and many more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances you can watch today, Th…

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15 Performances with Stage Stars to Watch Today, April 16 - See Josh Groban, George Salazar, Jessie Mueller and many more

With in-person theatre out of commission for the foreseeable future, many performers from Broadway and beyond are sharing their talents online. Below are performances you can watch today, Th…

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Moby-Dick Musical, Billy Porter-Helmed The Purists, More Earn 2020 Elliot Norton Award Nominations by Ryan McPhee

The virtual ceremony will also present a posthumous Sustained Excellence honor to Boston stage veteran Johnny Lee Davenport.

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