Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Homebound Project 6 Review: Plays about 2021 (stuck in 2020) by Jonathan Mandell

After 29 years of marriage – and, more to the point, ten months of Covid lockdown together – Gale (Becky Ann Baker)  tells her husband Perry (Dylan Baker) she needs a breather, in “T…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:39PM

Fountain Theatre earns 9 Ovation Award nominations, including Best Production of a Play by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre has received nine nominations for the 31st Annual Ovation Awards, including the prestigious category of Best Production of a Play for overall excellence. Last season, th…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 09:31PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Sydney Festival Review: Politics of Care in Force Majeure’s “The Last Season” by Kate Maguire-Rosier

Review: The Last Season, directed and choreographed by Danielle Micich, Force Majeure at Sydney Festival The only moment bodies touch in Force Majeure’s austere The Last Season comes lik…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 08:29PM

Musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, LIZARD BOY, and More Announced for Theatreworks 51st Season

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has postponed the opening of its 51st mainstage season to October 2021, with eight plays to be presented through August 2022.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Cicely Tyson, Tony-Winning Star of The Trip to Bountiful and More, Is Dead at 96 by Robert Viagas

On screen, Ms. Tyson is remembered for acclaimed performances in such works as Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Roots, and How to Get Away With Murder.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:47PM

RIP Cicely Tyson, 96 by Jonathan Mandell

Cicely Tyson, nine-time Broadway veteran, a Tony winner at age 88 for The Rip to Bountiful, was best known as “an actress whose electrifying portrayals of resilient Black women…brought s…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:43PM

Cicely Tyson, award-winning star of stage and screen, dies at 96 by Associated Press

The star of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and Sounder has died after an illustrious career Cicely Tyson, the pioneering black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role in S…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:37PM

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 by Robert D. McFadden

In a remarkable career of many decades, she refused to take parts that demeaned Black people and won a Tony, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:36PM

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dead at 96 by Associated Press

Tyson's death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details.

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 07:20PM

Mitchell Old on THE LAST FIVE YEARS and starting a theatre company by Gabi Bergman

Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years is a beautifully unique piece of theatre. With two concurrent storylines playing out

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:10PM

Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96 by Carmel Dagan

Emmy- and Tony-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who distinguished herself in theater, film and television, died on Thursday afternoon. She was 96. “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for ov…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:05PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony-Winning Stage, Television, and Film Actor Cicely Tyson Dies at 96

Tyson earned her first Tony Award in 2013 for her starring role in Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:42PM

Little Wars ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons January 28, 2020: When a playwright decides to write about a group of literary luminaries, he’d better be able to turn a phrase or two himself. Fortunately, Steve…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 06:39PM

Theatre Review: World Premiere of ‘The Catastrophist’ by Round House Theatre and Marin Theatre Co. by Mary Ann Johnson

I have never seen anyone as infectiously delighted with science, specifically epidemiology, as the protagonist of “The Catastrophist” — not even Bill Nye. One of the joys of this multi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:14PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Woman Hater’ presented by Red Bull Theater by Jeannette Mulherin

Frances Burney’s satirical comedy, “The Woman Hater,” pokes fun at the misogyny of her era. Presented by Red Bull Theater, it is a little-known gem, brimming with eccentric characters …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:54PM

With Her New Novel Luanne Rice Hopes To Help Women Find Their Power by Jeryl Brunner

This bestselling author debuts The Shadow Box

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:51PM

Postal Service Issues August Wilson Black Heritage Stamp by Matthew Wexler

The U.S. Postal Service honors one of America’s greatest playwrights, August Wilson, with a Forever stamp designed and dedicated in his honor. The post Postal Service Issues August Wilson …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:42PM

Gypsy Snider: The Lunch Room Episode 23 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired January 5, 2021 Gypsy Snider returns to A.R.T. to chat about her collaboration with director Diane Paulus and choreographer Chet Walker on the Tony Award-winning production…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:33PM

Odds & Ends: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Boys in the Band & More Get GLAAD Media Award Nominations by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Award Nominations Revealed Though there was not an Outstanding Broadway Production category announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:32PM

Shoshana Bean, Michael McElroy, Tapped for 2nd MasterVoices Myths and Hymns Installment by Logan Culwell-Block

The streaming series based on Adam Guettel's song cycle continues February 24 with "Work."

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:18PM

In the News: Cynthia Erivo Hosts Female Trailblazers Series, Remembering Cloris Leachman, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: The Prom, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, and The Boys in the Band are all up for GLAAD Media Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:08PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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“Bollywood Kitchen” review by Pauline Adamek

Sri Rao in the Geffen Stayhouse world premiere production of Bollywood Kitchen. Directed by Arpita Mukherjee. Photo by Kyle Rosenberg. Last Saturday night, a solo theater show with a dif…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:54PM

Meet the Artist: DJ Reborn (A Special African Caribbean MixFest Event) by Atlantic Theater

Meet the Artist: DJ Reborn A Special African Caribbean MixFest Event Recorded Wednesday, January 27, 2021 In this live and intimate 45-minute conversation, DJ Reborn and McKenzie Frye talk…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:46PM

George Salazar, Mj Rodriguez, and Idina Menzel Among 2021 L.A. Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nominees by Dan Meyer

The stage stars appeared in West Coast productions of Little Shop of Horrors and Skintight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:43PM

Disney's 4th Annual Women's Day on Broadway Will Take Place Virtually by Andrew Gans

The theme of this year's event is "Reflecting Courageously, Transforming Collectively."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:13PM

Bacon Brothers to star at Hartford Stage online gala in April by Christopher Arnott

The Bacon Brothers will (virtually) headline Hartford Stage's 2020 fundraising gala, with a performance that will stream April 10-17.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:00PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Date Set for 2021 Jimmy Awards, to Be Held Online by Logan Culwell-Block

The national showcase shines a spotlight on and awards scholarships to the best in high school musical theatre performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:52PM

African Caribbean MixFest: "Who is the Caribbean in America Today?" by Atlantic Theater

African Caribbean MixFest presents WHO IS THE CARIBBEAN IN AMERICA TODAY? A Panel Moderated by Alisha Espinosa with Dr. Tayesha Maddox & Dr. Amalia Cabezas Recorded Wednesday, January 27, 2…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:43PM

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (109) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: [To Gordon Craig—a genius as a stage director–] Hamlet was the best of men, who passed like Christ across the earth and became the victim…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 03:36PM

Cast Set for Reading of Kemp Powers' Christa McAuliffe's Eyes Were Blue by Andrew Gans

Powers wrote the adapted screenplay for One Night in Miami…, directed by Oscar winner Regina King and now available on Amazon Prime.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:24PM

Jimmy Awards sets date for virtual ceremony in 2021 by Caitlin Huston

The Jimmy Awards, a Broadway League-backed competition for high school students, has set a date for a virtual show in 2021.  The annual awards show, which involves musical theater students …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:23PM

Andréa Burns and Maulik Pancholy Star in New Jersey’s George Street Playhouse 2021 Virtual Season by Suzanna Bowling

Drama Desk Award winner Andréa Burns (IN THE HEIGHTS, ON YOUR FEET, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE FULL MONTY) and Maulik Pancholy (IT’S ONLY A PLAY, “30 Rock,” “Weeds”) will headline …

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 03:00PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Little Things’ Review: Good Old-Fashioned Police Work by A.O. Scott

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek play detectives on the trail of a serial killer in John Lee Hancock’s vintage thriller.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:57PM

‘The Dig’ Review: Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes on a Treasure Hunt by Glenn Kenny

A small team makes a groundbreaking discovery in this fictionalized account of an actual archaeological expedition close to home.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:57PM

F@T5: Long Distance! Episode 12 — Lift Every Voice by The 5th Avenue Theatre

Hey Musical Theater heads! Fridays @ The 5th doesn’t stop just because we’re all stuck inside! Here's Episode 12: Live Every Voice with Shauynce Omar. This episode originally aired on F…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:32PM

2021 Jimmy Awards to be Presented Virtually on Thursday, July 15 by Broadway Direct

The Broadway League is pleased to announce that the 12th Jimmy Awards will be presented on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Due to the ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, this year’s program …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:27PM

Review: Playwriting and Bug-Hunting Wed in ‘The Catastrophist’ by Jesse Green

Pandemics and ordinary tragedies clash in Lauren Gunderson’s overwrought portrait of her husband, the virologist Nathan A. Wolfe.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:24PM

Top picks for weekend streaming from Lauren Marcus, Mariza, and The Seeing Place by Deb Miller

This weekend’s top streaming picks include headline concerts by a multi-hyphenate Broadway favorite and an international Fado artist, along with a post-apocalyptic dark comedy with songs f…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:06PM

Missed Connections starts with the human, not the trick by Catey Sullivan

Jon Tai's intimate take on magic and storytelling comes (virtually) to A Red Orchid. Jon Tai is something of an antimagician. Tricking you, he says, isn't exactl…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 02:00PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Backstage Video | Lin-Manuel Miranda Celebrates Costume Industry Coalition Workers by Michael Eddy

Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda has added his voice to the many in the entertainment industry supporting the Costume Industry Coalition (CIC), a group …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:41PM

Review: In Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Red Folder,’ Carrie Coon battles with school supplies by Chris Jones

In Rajiv Joseph's animated new short play, a first grader voiced by Carrie Coon must face down his fear.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:24PM

Marisha Wallace, Bonnie Langford, Mazz Murray, More Will Celebrate Broadway Classics by Dan Meyer

Episode 5 of The Theatre Channel features songs from West Side Story, Anything Goes, and Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:13PM

Curtainup.com feature: Radium Girls & Bad Education by Elyse Sommer

Netflix & HBO docudrams based on long ago scandalous events

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Ucross Foundation Announces New Artist Residency Partnership by Amelia Merrill

Ucross will offer residencies to faculty and graduate students of the Yale School of Drama and School of Music.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:07PM

August Wilson's family, friends thrilled with his Forever stamp by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The U.S. Postal Service held a virtual celebration Thursday to mark the August Wilson stamp going on sale nationwide.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:07PM

One Night in Miami Star Leslie Odom Jr. on Why His Broadway Debut Felt Like 'Winning the Super Bowl' by Lindsey Sullivan

Hamilton Tony winner and former Broadway.com vlogger Leslie Odom Jr. is drumming up plenty of buzz lately for his performance as legendary singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami, directed b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

London Theatre News Today: Thursday 28 January by Kitty Underwood

Free classes from Matthew Bourne's New Adventures and an expanding scheme to offer free tickets to charities and the NHS in today's round up. The post London Theatre News Today: Thursday 28 …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:01PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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THE PROM, THE BOYS IN THE BAND & More Nominated for GLAAD Media Awards

The 32nd annual GLAAD Award nominations have been released! The nominees include Broadway film adaptations like 'The Prom,' 'The Boys in the Band,' and 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.' 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55PM

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Talks Taking on Sam Cooke in ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

Watch as Richard chats with Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., who stars as Sam Cooke in Kemp Powers' new big screen adaptation of One Night in Miami. The film is now available to stream on Prime …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

BWW Album Review: Marisha Wallace's Debut Album 'Tomorrow' Invites Listeners to Believe in a Better Future

West End and Broadway star, Marisha Wallace, (Dreamgirls, Waitress and The Book of Mormon) recently released her debut album “Tomorrow” through Universal's Decca Records. Offering a comb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:25PM

9 Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer are stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances from the couple before their show on Sunday!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM

Catch Kelli O'Hara, Victoria Clark, and Matthew Morrison in a The Light in the Piazza Reunion January 28 by Ryan McPhee

The streaming event is part of Lincoln Center Theater's Spotlight Series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:22PM

85% Would Rather Be a Left Handed Flea, a Crab on a Slab at Bottom of Sea Than Attend HS "Pippin" by Broadway Beat

by Grant Cleaveland. @cleaveland_g. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The Broadway Beat’s Population Science Division recently conducted a nationwide ...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:21PM

VIDEO: BEETLEJUICE Releases New Lyric Video for 'Mamma Would'

BlurbA new official lyric video has been released for the song Mamma Would from Beetlejuice! The show's official Twitter account tweeted: 'Do you want to watch a new lyric video? Your Mamma…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:21PM

Great Stage Acting Shines Through, Even From a Laptop Screen by A.J. Goldmann

The Lessingtage theater festival, held online this year because of the pandemic, shows some of Europe’s finest performers, in classic plays by Brecht, Schiller, Ibsen and others.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:18PM

Lighting the Way by Joe Beumer

Learn lighting design tricks to illuminate any production The post Lighting the Way appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 12:00PM

First Look: Trafalgar Entertainment release new designs for Theatre Royal Sydney

London-based, leading global live entertainment company Trafalgar Entertainment, operators of Australia’s Theatre Royal Sydney, have released first look photos of the newly remodelled venu…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 12:00PM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Remote Denver - DCPA Memories by Denver Center For The Performing Arts

If three summers ago you were in downtown Denver and you saw a strange headphone-wearing group of people walking, dancing and racing through the streets..it was us! #DCPAoffcenter's Remote D…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:59AM

Watch Now: Leslie Odom Jr. on His Broadway Debut & Playing Sam Cooke by Broadway Direct

Jimmy informs Leslie that he has no mean tweets written about him, Leslie talks about the nickname he has had since childhood, starting on Broadway at 17 years old in Rent, starring in Hamil…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:43AM

VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service Commemorates August Wilson With Stamp; Virtual Event to Feature Phylicia Rashad & More

Playwright August Wilson is being honored by the U.S Postal Service with a commemorative Forever stamp, released today, Jan. 28. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:41AM

Distilling the History of Sketch Comedy in Podcast Form, With Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key

Find out about the new Audible Original series The History of Sketch Comedy from its two creators.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:36AM

NEWS: Theatres Trust announces 2021 Theatres at Risk Register by Press Releases

Theatres Trust, which has worked tirelessly to help theatres during the Covid-19 pandemic, has announcing its annual Theatres at Risk Register 2021.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:30AM

Ten Ableist Tropes to Jettison in 2021 by Allison Newey

Disabled people need people who live in privileged bodies to do better. People with disabilities make up a significant percentage of the population — by some measures, a full quarter — a…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:18AM

Favorite Designs: The Scenic Design of In the Heights by JK

Walking into the Richard Rodgers Theatre in 2008 was one of those "small gasp" moments I hold so dear, especially these days when missing live theater is a way of life. Framed by the ornate …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:03AM

Matthew Rhys Plays Richard Burton in Newly Released Audio Play

Playing Burton is available now via Audible.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:03AM

Could this be the new out-of-town tryout?

The costs of a musical out-of-town have risen ‘dramatically’ over the last decade.  Commercial tryouts can cost $5mm. Non-profit enhancements can be $2mm-$3mm. With that kind of price t…

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

New Disney+ drop to include Moulin Rouge, Waitress and more!

The streaming service Disney+ that has been a huge go-to during lockdowns and even more so since the release of the recorded Hamilton film. Disney Plus has just announced that next month it…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 11:00AM

‘An unusual approach & clever solutions’: FLIGHT PATHS – Extant (Online review) by John Chapman

The past and the present are brought together in Flight Paths, a piece which can, at first, seem disjointed but ultimately reveals its intricate design and some clever paralleling.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Little Island Announces Inaugural Artists in Residence by Amelia Merrill

Tina Landau and PigPen Theatre Co. are among the first cohort.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:51AM

GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE STREAMING 4 PLAYS

Broadway’s Andréa Burns (ON YOUR FEET, IN THE HEIGHTS) and television and film’s Maulik Pancholy (“30 Rock,” “Weeds,” “Phineas and Ferb”) will headline the start of George S…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:43AM

Kelli O'Hara and Light in the Piazza Cast Reunite Tonight; Find Out What Else to Watch

Hershey Felder's Before Fiddler will premiere February 7. Get your tickets here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24AM

Keke Palmer to Host New Disney Plus Competition Series Foodtastic

The show will pit teams of artists against each other to create massive food sculptures based on Disney properties.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24AM

Roses or a roach? A creepy, crawly Valentine's Day gift option from the Butterfly House by Aisha Sultan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Dedicating a vermin to your valentine is one way to reveal your true feelings.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:18AM

#MarkMcKinnon Interview Excerpt (#Actor #BlueBloods) by Call Me Adam

From Sports to Theatre! Growing up, Mark McKinnon thought he was going to be a professional sports player, until he auditioned for his high school's play. If you love sports and acting, this…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:13AM

Kristin Chenoweth Celebrates Kamala Harris With New Take on 'Popular' by Dan Meyer

Wicked's original Glinda traveled all the way from Oz in hopes of meeting the new veep.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Falling Stars ***** by Barry Gordin

By: Paulanne Simmons January 27, 2020: The opening scene of Falling Stars, a musical revue from the UK that will stream on Broadway On Demand beginning February, features the talented…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:58AM

Five Fast Facts to Know About Anjou: The Musical Horror Tale by Roberto Araujo

It's a modern Mexican opera with a score rewritten by ear, and you can watch the English-language premiere on Playbill.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, January 28- with Matthew Morrison, Kelli O'Hara and More!

Today (January 28) in live streaming: LCT looks back at The Light in the Piazza, Jack Plotnick and friends take over Stars in the House, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45AM

VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs 'Speak Now' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

'Hamilton' Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. performed the song 'Speak Now' from 'One Night in Miami' on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Stars in the House Welcomes Wilson Cruz, Lesli Margherita, More January 28 by Andrew Gans

Jack Plotnick is the guest host for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:35AM

Hear Emmy Winner Matthew Rhys as Richard Burton in Audible's Playing Burton by Andrew Gans

Listen to an exclusive excerpt from Rhys' performance in the solo show, penned by Mark Jenkins.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:29AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, January 28, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:25AM

Find a Theatre Job on BWW - 1/28/2021

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 1/28/2021 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:22AM

CLORIS LEACHMAN, OSCAR WINNER AND TV COMEDY STAR, IS DEAD AT 94 by Robert Shuman

(Robert Berkvist’s article appeared in The New York Times, 1/27; via Pam Green.  Photo: The actress Cloris Leachman in 1974. She won accolades and an Academy Award for her dramatic work, …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:20AM

VIDEO: Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Friday at 12pm!

Tune in on Friday, January 29, at 12pm ET as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite couples, Jeremy Jordan and Ashley Spencer, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concer…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM

Charles Morton: When It Rains, It Pours by Trav S.D.

Charles Morton (1908-1966) must have wondered what the hell hit him. At age 19, with only some vaudeville and stock company experience behind him, the Madison Wisconsin native was signed by …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

In Praise of “An American Pickle” by Trav S.D.

Holocaust Remembrance Day seems an appropriate, if vaguely irreverent time to plug An American Pickle (2020), Seth Rogen’s low-key, high concept, double-Jewish-identity comedy. I suppose t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

‘Explores themes such as grief & company greed’: THREE HOTELS – Tectonic Theater Project (Online review) by Emma Clarendon

Filled with pain and sorrow, Three Hotels is a powerful piece of drama with two strong performances at its heart that make the audience sit up and pay attention.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Calling All Broadway Devotees: Join a Guinness World Record Attempt by Singing The Greatest Showman by Dan Meyer

Fans and stars from around the world will record themselves singing “From Now On.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Black Dance Stories and 651 ARTS honor Black History Month

Black Dance Stories and 651 ARTS, Brooklyn’s premier institution for the African Diasporic performing arts, has announced that they will partner to co-present the next iteration of the p…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:55AM

Today on Broadway: Thursday, January 28, 2021 by Ashley Steves

Cloris Leachman Dies At 94, Broadway League Offers Theaters As Vaccination Sites “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the d…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Almanac: Somerset Maugham on memoirs by Terry Teachout

“There is a sort of man who pays no attention to his good actions, but is tormented by his bad ones. This is the type that most often writes about himself.” Somerset Maugham, The Summin…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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McDonald Birch: Master Magician by Trav S.D.

Sometimes, especially in the case of magicians, I learn about an artist first from stumbling across their ephemera. Thus was the case with McDonald Birch (1902-1992). Birch was born in McCon…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:54AM

NEWS: CtrlAltRepeat’s highly-acclaimed immersive show Viper Squad is back & this time it’s Remastered by Press Releases

CtrlAltRepeat’s award-winning immersive theatre show Viper Squad, a lovingly-crafted, tongue-in-cheek homage to 1980s action classics and point-and-click adventure games, is back every Fri…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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James L. Brooks Remembers Cloris Leachman: ‘She Made Outrageousness Lovable’ by Cynthia Littleton

To work with Cloris Leachman was nothing less than liberating. That’s how writer-director James L. Brooks remembered his collaborations with the beloved actor who died Jan. 26 at the age o…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:50AM

Cloris Leachman’s Heartbreaking ‘Last Picture Show’ Performance Is an Acting Masterclass by William Earl

As Twitter tributes rolled in after Cloris Leachman’s death today, she was most remembered for a comedy career which lasted decades, cemented by iconic roles in “The Mary Tyler Moore Sho…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:50AM

Hollywood Remembers Cloris Leachman: The ‘Funny Lady Stole Her Way Into Our Hearts’ by Natalie Oganesyan

Oscar winner and eight-time Emmy winner Cloris Leachman, best remembered as the delightfully neurotic Phyllis Lindstrom on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and her own subsequent sitcom, was …

SOURCE: Variety at 05:50AM

Cloris Leachman, Oscar Winner and TV Comedy Star, Is Dead at 94 by Robert Berkvist

“The Last Picture Show” made her a star, but she may be best remembered for drawing laughs on “Mary Tyler Moore,” “Phyllis” and “Malcolm in the Middle.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:50AM

Harvey Weinstein Accusers Agree to $17 Million Settlement by Melena Ryzik and Cara Buckley

Some 40 women will participate in the bankruptcy court agreement, though others who have sued Mr. Weinstein and accused him of sexual abuse have objected to the terms and are considering an …

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:50AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Investing In Cultural Equity by Ralph B. Peña

By Ralph B. Peña. Ralph Peña argues that private foundations play a vital role in sustaining nonprofit theatres in the United States and these funders must better recognize the value of, a…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Hot property: Jamie Demetriou on the rise of Stath Lets Flats by Rachael Healy

In the first of a series exploring the stage origins of hit comedies, the actor remembers creating the delusional letting agent at Bristol University “For a lot of series one, I don’t li…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48AM

“A Black and White Cookie” at TNC by Jack Wernick

Gary Morgenstein’s nostalgic yet au courant play A Black and White Cookie is an invigorating feature of Theater for the New City‘s new On the Air series of Zoom presentations. Cookie was…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:02AM
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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For My Friend Who Will Never Read My Book by Howard Sherman

Kaki Marshall and Howard Sherman, on their last in-person visit, December 2019 Today, my book is published. This is the realization of a dream that I had given up on long ago. But my most ov…

SOURCE: Howard Sherman at 12:00AM

Spend an Evening With the Cast of Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical January 28 by Dan Meyer

Playbill and Broadway Records is cooking up a fan experience for theatre lovers of all ages.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald, Amber Riley, More Perform at Educational Theatre Foundation's Theatre Alive! Virtual Gala January 28 by Logan Culwell-Block

Nia Vardalos and John Stamos emcee the special event, streaming free on Playbill from 8:30 PM ET.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Can You Finish the Missing Lyrics to Rent? by Marc J. Franklin

As Jonathan Larson’s seminal musical turns 25, revisit its Tony-winning score.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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