Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Cabaret: FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO (San Francisco’s Premier Nightclub Re-Opens This Week) by Jim Allen

FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO ANNOUNCES REOPENING WITH LINEUP OF FAN FAVORITES, BROADWAY STARS, AND LOCAL ICONS Following a year of shuttered doors, Feinstein’s at the Nikko announced today …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:37PM

NY Theater: SEVEN DEADLY SINS (Tectonic Theater Project & Madison Wells Live) by Tony Frankel

WELCOME ALL SINNERS! Following Miami New Drama’s acclaimed, sold-out run along Miami’s famed Lincoln Road, Seven Deadly Sins comes to New York City’s Meatpacking District for a stric…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:37PM

Theater Podcast: THE DESIGNATED MOURNER & GRASSES OF A THOUSAND COLORS (Wallace Shawn & André Gregory) by Gregory Bernard

Premiering June 25 & July 9, 2021, Gideon Media will present The Designated Mourner and Grasses of a Thousand Colors, two unnervingly prescient plays from legendary playwright Wallace Sh…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:37PM

How ‘Finding You’ Composers Crafted an Irish Musical Landscape by Jazz Tangcay

With the script for Brian Baugh’s “Finding You” (in theaters May 14) centering around violinist Finley (Rose Reid) traveling to the Irish coast for a semester, composer Kieran Kiely co…

SOURCE: Variety at 06:37PM

'I have to be thin to do this job': Inside the theater's long-standing fatphobia by Ashley Lee

A news article that pointed out actors' pandemic weight gain spurred a conversation about sizeism throughout the musical theater scene.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:37PM

Everything to know about the Hollywood Bowl reopening after first closure in 98 years by Los Angeles Times Staff

Timeline of a comeback: historic cancellation of an entire season, painful layoffs, transformation into a recording studio, a whirlwind race to reopen.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 06:37PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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GALA presents stunning one-man ‘Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evil Doers’ by Malcolm Lewis Barnes

José Torres-Tama's genre-bending sci-fi Latino noir satirizes the absurd status of immigrants as “extraterrestrials.” The post GALA presents stunning one-man ‘Aliens, Immigrants &…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:24PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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LIVE VIEWING PARTY: Love's Labour's Lost (2015) ft. Mike Shara by Stratford Festival

Welcome to the Stratford Festival’s Live Viewing Party of our 2015 production of Love's Labour's Lost! Directed by Tony and Olivier award winner John Caird and featuring Mike Shara. Four …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:42PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming a Conversation: SEGAL TALKS with Ana Ablamonova and Dr. Goraparasit (Lithuania)

By . The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents SEGAL TALKS with Ana Ablamonova and Dr.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:46PM

A Look at Boxing Pictures, Part One: The Comedies by Trav S.D.

Herewith, a long-planned post on boxing comedies, having previously done ones on football, baseball, and golf. BTW,FWIW, the football one is among my top ten posts of all time (out of over 6…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:33PM

May 2021 Theater Openings, Week 3: Art in Odd Places, In-person AND Online. by New York Theater

Below is a day-by-day selection of theater* that is opening between May 15 and May 21, 2021, including three free (mostly outdoor) theater festivals, Miscast21, two virtual tours of Broadwa…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 02:28PM

The Duplex Live Piano Bar Schedule by David Sabella

THE DUPLEX EARLY EVENINGS (4:00 PM – 9:00 M) Sunday: Adam Chandler and Tara O’Donnel with Patrick DeGennaro on the Piano Monday: Taylor-Rey (T.Rex) MacInnis Tuesday: John Thorp Wedne…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 02:22PM

Rep Stage radio play ‘Ghost/Writer’ is some mind-blowing writing by John Stoltenberg

Playwright Dane Figueroa Edidi mixes romance and vengeance and packs volumes of truth into stunning poetic dialog. The post Rep Stage radio play ‘Ghost/Writer’ is some mind-blowing writi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:14PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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5 MUST-READ BOOKS (ALSO A PLAYWRIGHT) BY MIKHAIL BULGAKOV by Robert Shuman

(Alexandra Guzeva’s article appeared on Russia Beyond, 5/15;  Photo: Press photo; Public domain.) One of the most mysterious and funniest Russian writers, he had a turbulent, complicated …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 01:29PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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C4 Atlanta, a pivotal arts organization for 10 years, has suspended its operations by ArtsATL Staff

C4 Atlanta, the arts advocacy nonprofit formed in 2010, announced last week... The post C4 Atlanta, a pivotal arts organization for 10 years, has suspended its operations appeared first on A…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 12:32PM

‘It’s ultimately uplifting, important & relevant’: Marika McKennell discusses her new audio play Cunch by Emma Clarendon

We chatted to playwright Marika McKennell about her audio play Cunch which is being made available as part of the Written on the Waves project.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:30PM

The Skivvies - Vaccination Hot Up Herre by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley of Womanizer (Britney Spears), Relax (Don’t Do It) (Frankie Goes to Hollywood), Fascinating Rhythm (George Gershwin), Hot in …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:03PM

Senator Elizabeth Warren by NPR

Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about her new book Persist and plays our game about "War and Peace." She is joined by panelists Karen Chee, Hari Kondabolu and Peter Grosz

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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The Skivvies - Alcomedley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a medley all about alcohol. Songs include: Tubthumping (Chumbawamba), Shots (LMFAO feat. Lil Jon), Blame It (On The Alcohol) (Jamie Fox…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:59AM

The Skivvies and Nick Adams - Hands Medley by Lauren Molina

Nick Adams joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley all about hands. Songs include: Hands to Myself (Selena Gomez), Hold My Hand (Jess Glynne), 9 to 5 (Dolly …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:58AM

The Skivvies and Travis Kent - Tiny Private Irish Dancer by Lauren Molina

Travis Kent joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley all about (Irish) dance. Songs include: Tiny Dancer (Elton John), Private Dancer (Tina Turner), Rhythm Is…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:57AM

The Skivvies and Diana Huey - Stronger/Fighter Medley by Lauren Molina

Diana Huey joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley of songs about strength in the face of adversity and fighting hate. Songs include: Brave (Sara Bareilles),…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:56AM

The Skivvies - Science Fiction/Double Feature by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform “Science Fiction/Double Feature” from The Rocky Horror Show. Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass: Debbie Tjong Piano: Lance Horne Drums: Josh…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:56AM

The Skivvies and Travis Kent - Over at the Frankenstein Place Medley by Lauren Molina

Travis Kent joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Over at the Frankenstein Place (The Rocky Horror Show), Light (Next to Normal), Light My Candle (Rent),…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:55AM

The Skivvies and Tamika Sonja Lawrence - Don’t Dream It, Be It Medley by Lauren Molina

Tamika Sonja Lawrence joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Don’t Dream It (The Rocky Horror Show), I Dreamed a Dream (Les Misérables), Sweet Dreams (…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM

The Skivvies and Rob Morrison - Super Heroes/Paranoid Android by Lauren Molina

Rob Morrison joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a mashup of Super Heroes (The Rocky Horror Show) and Paranoid Android (Radiohead). Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass: Deb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM

The Skivvies and Diana Huey - Bad Medley by Lauren Molina

Diana Huey joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a medley about all things bad. Songs include: Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), Bad Girls (M.I.A.), Bad Guy (Billie Eilish),…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:53AM

The Skivvies - Pink Medley by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Just a Girl (No Doubt), Pynk (Janelle Monáe), and Pink (Aerosmith). Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass: Debbie Tjong Piano: Lance H…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:52AM

The Skivvies - Toxic Poison Call Me by Your Name (2021 Version) by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Toxic (Britney Spears), Poison (Bell Biv DeVoe), and Montero (Call Me by Your Name) (Lil Nas X). Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass:…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:52AM

The Skivvies and Nathan Lee Graham - Home Medley by Lauren Molina

Nathan Lee Graham joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to sing a medley all about finding your home. Songs include: We Don’t Need Another Hero (Tina Turner), Home (The Wiz)…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:51AM

The Skivvies and Tamika Lawrence - Barracuda by Lauren Molina

Tamika Lawrence joins The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) to perform a cover of Heart’s “Barracuda”. Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass: Debbie Tjong Piano: Lance Horne Drums: Josh R…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:50AM

The Skivvies - Don’t Worry, Be Happy/What’s Up? by Lauren Molina

The Skivvies (Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley) perform a mashup of Don’t Worry Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin) and What’s Up? (4 Non Blondes). Guitar: Rob Morrison Bass: Debbie Tjong Piano: L…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:50AM

Centennial Celebration Planned for Joe Papp by Matthew Wexler

“Celebrating Yosl – Joe Papp at 100” will celebrate the legendary producer's impact on the theater and his continued legacy. The post Centennial Celebration Planned for Joe Papp app…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 11:18AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Berta, Berta’ at Everyman Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

Everyman Theatre is running a heart-felt, brilliantly-acted production of “Berta, Berta,” which originally premiered in 2018 and was a part of the 2019 National Black Theatre Festival. T…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:50AM

The Women Making Waves in Theatre in Africa Part 2 by The African Theatre Magazine

In most parts of Traditional Africa, theatre was a prerogative of the woman. Women were the storytellers, the humor-artisans, the word-spinners whose grease moved the wheels of society. Men …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 10:46AM

Stars turn out for the nationwide ‘AIDS Walk: Live at Home’ on Sunday by Deb Miller

In the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, cities across the US are joining together this year for a virtual AIDS Walk: Live at Home, to raise funds for the ongoing battle against the…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:45AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Hey J! Ask the Agent: Get lost! by Jbr

Hey J! I have very clear ideas about what I want from my career and I write down my goals

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 09:49AM

Energetic SLSO performance at Powell Hall ends an unusual concert season by Eric Meyer Special To The Post-Dispatch

In the fall, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will expand the number of musicians onstage to perform full orchestra repertoire, Stéphane Denève said.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:18AM

‘Thrilling & chilling’: ROCKY ROAD – Jermyn Street Theatre (Online review) by John Chapman

With some subtle Hitchcock references and more than a hint of Sam Shephard about it, Rocky Road, like its confectionery counterpart, is a sweet moreish treat with some hidden surprises.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Hip Hop Beats & The Bard by Patty Craft

The Sonnet Man, aka Devon Glover, raps Shakespeare's words for all to understand. The post Hip Hop Beats & The Bard appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 08:42AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘Shifts into a place of great strength & power’: PHEROMONE – LipZinc (Online review) by Louise Penn

A pheromone is a chemical reaction affecting behaviour, which appears in LipZinc’s Pheromone in the person of a woman who causes a revolution at number 19, the home of David and Eva.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Cush Jumbo: ‘He’s doing less screen time but being paid three times more? Er, no!’ by Emma Brockes

The Good Fight star went from relative obscurity in the UK to primetime in the US. Now she’s coming home on her own terms Even virtually, Cush Jumbo’s energy enters the room before she d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM

Sat., 5/22 @ 7:00 pm EDT Bobbie Horowitz Celebrates her 81st Birthday! by Cabaret Hotspot!

Bobbie Horowitz Turns 81! Saturday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm EDT LIVE from Studio A and Live Streaming on Metropolitan Zoom Starring: David Slone, David Friedman and Shawn Moninger,  Sue Matsuki, M…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:09AM

Sun., 5/23 @ 3:00 pm Groovin’ @ Home to Benefit The Trevor Project by Cabaret Hotspot!

Groovin’ @ Home to Benefit The Trevor Project Sunday, May 23rd @ 3:oo pm EDT Reserve by donating $1.00 or more!           www.eventbrite.com/e/groovin-home-on-a-sunday-tickets-154161…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:08AM

Sun., 5/23 @ 5:00 pm EDT Dawn Derow in “Gypsy in my Soul” by Cabaret Hotspot!

Dawn Derow in “Gypsy in my Soul” A Tribute to Edie Gorme Sunday, May 23rd @ 5:00 pm EDT LIVE Streamed from The Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, CT In her first performance of this NEW show, …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:07AM

Tues., 5/25 @ 7:00 pm EDT Mabel Mercer Celebrates Peggy Lee! by Cabaret Hotspot!

The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents A Centennial Celebration of Miss Peggy Lee Tuesday, May 25th @ 7:00 pm EDT Live Streamed on the https://www.MabelMercer.org Hosted by Natalie Douglas Sta…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:05AM

Moulin Rouge the musical London opening confirmed by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo After wowing critics and audiences on Broadway, Moulin Rouge the musical London opening dates have been announced. Find out more This post Moulin Rouge the musical London ope…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:03AM

5/29 @ 8:00 & 5/30 @ 2:00 Eddie Bruce Celebrate Tony Bennett! by Cabaret Hotspot!

Eddie Bruce Celebrates the Music and Magic of Tony Bennett! Saturday, May 29 @ 8:00 pm and Sunday, May 30 @ 2:00 pm Bucks County Playhouse – 215/862-2121 or [email protected] Tickets …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:02AM

Sun., 5/30 5:00-7:00 pm Matsuki & Toroian return to West Bank! by Cabaret Hotspot!

SUE MATSUKI & GREGORY TOROIAN LIVE @ WEST BANK CAFE! With Skip Ward on Bass SUNDAY, MAY 30 @ 5:00-7:00 pm EDT – 2 BRAND NEW Sets Reservations Required: 212-695-6909 or click this link …

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 05:01AM

NEWS: Trafalgar Entertainment announces plans for a major new theatre to be built in London by Press Releases

Yoo Capital and Deutsche Finance International (DFI) – developers of the £1.3 billion regeneration of Olympia – have announced a major agreement with Trafalgar Entertainment to run the …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Neoliberalism at what cost? IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT: an examination of the morality of austerity by Gabi Bergman

Iphigenia in Splott arrives at Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre with ensemble member Jessica Clarke (The Cane, Pomona, Rules for Living)

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:27AM

Matilda the musical returns to the Cambridge Theatre in September by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Matilda the musical will re-open at the Cambridge Theatre in September ready for the show to celebrate 10 years in the West End. This post Matilda the musical returns to the …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:17AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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May 15: London’s theatre stock is expanding again by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post May 15: London’s theatre stock is expanding again first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 01:40AM

Performing Outdoors Part 2: Safety Considerations by Kerry Hishon

In our previous post (Performing Outdoors Part 1: Technical Considerations), we discussed technical concerns that may arise when selecting a venue to perform outdoors. Today we’re tackling…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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All The Drama: “I Am My Own Wife”, 2004 Winner, Pulitzer Prize for Drama by Jan Simpson

All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The Pulitzer Prize for Drama: I Am My Own Wife “I Am My Own …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01AM

Stars of Off-Broadway's Bad Jews Reunite for Play-PerView Digital Reading May 15 by Talaura Harms

Joshua Harmon's play originally premiered at Roundabout's Black Box Theatre in 2013.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Motown the Musical's Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae, and More Reunite on Stars in the House May 15 by Andrew Gans

Charl Brown guest hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefiting The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Audio Adaptation of Broadway Musical Fela! Arrives on Clubhouse May 15 by Dan Meyer

The show is re-framed against the backdrop of the #EndSARS movement.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Film Adaptation of Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom Debuts May 15 by Dan Meyer

The digital presentation is based on The Bushwick Starr's 2017 production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards