Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Reviews: True Love Forever at Art X by Loren Noveck

A date-night experience that's part concert, part dance piece, part collective catharsis. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Reviews: True Love Forever at Art X appeared first on Exeunt Magazine…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 08:48PM

Audra McDonald on Why Gypsy Is the "King Lear" of Musical Theatre Roles by Playbill

The revival of Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, Stephen Sondheim's musical Gypsy is currently running at the Majestic Theatre. It stars six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald as Rose, Joy Woods as …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Some Like It Hot | Audience Testimonials by Broadwaysf

SOME LIKE IT HOT is playing the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco from January 7–26, 2025. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, SOME LIKE IT HOT is “…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:22PM

Joni Mitchell-Leonard Cohen Revue Freshly Re-Covers Precious Music Of Decades Ago by Bill Hirschman

The magic of Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen is that of a time machine. It instantly regenerates feelings and visions a half-century old as if they are…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:18PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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"A Sherlock Carol" cast's favorite lines by Westport Country Playhouse

Check out what some of our cast of "A Sherlock Carol" – Joe Delafield (Dr. Watson and others), Drew McVety (Sherlock Holmes,) and Byron St. Cyr (Ebenezer Scrooge) – say are their favori…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:32PM

The Fine Art of Intimacy on Stage by Steven Morris

The Fine Art of Intimacy on Stage Carly DW Bones on Respecting and Protecting Actors By Matthew Beymer This article is part of the Stage Raw/Unusual Suspects Youth Journalism Fellowship... T…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 06:10PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Susan Stroman Announced As The New President Of Guild Hall Academy Of The Arts 

Guild Hall has announced that award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman will assume the role of President of the Guild Hall Academy of the Arts, with standing president, artist …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:47PM

The BSR Weekly Arts and Culture Roundup, December 19-31, 2024 by Kyle V. Hiller

The final roundup of the year is here, with events to close out the rest of December. Kyle V. Hiller previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:35PM

Titaníque | Christopher Ning by Mirvish Productions

Christopher Ning tells us about the many roles he plays, including a very icy one. Tickets: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/titanique

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:32PM

Concert Review: ‘The Holiday Show’ presented by The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC at The Lincoln Theatre by Anne Valentino

Always putting on a show full of spirit, heart, and an abundance of feel-good vibes, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC (GMCW) delivers yet again with their holiday extravaganza. Presen…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:30PM

Video: CULT OF LOVE Celebrates Opening Night

NYC is feeling the love at the Hayes Theatre, where Second Stage's production of Cult of Love officially opened on Broadway. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team celebrate openi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The World According to Kaye Voyce by Steven Morris

The post The World According to Kaye Voyce appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:55PM

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Recent Posts. Playbill profile picture. Playbill 󱢏. 1h󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Just in time for the holidays, Hadestown UK has gifted us with a new music video.

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They're gonna sing it again! @Hadestown #hadestownuk #hadestown #evan... - TikTok

322 Likes, TikTok video from playbill (@playbill): “They're gonna sing it again! @Hadestown #hadestownuk #hadestown #evanoblezada #reevecarney ...

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The First Showgirls: How the Folies Bergère Became Las Vegas’ Most Enduring Hit by Julian Sancton

Imported from Paris, the Folies became the longest-running show in Vegas history. Following the destruction of its iconic home — the Hotel Tropicana — the revue's mastermind reflects on …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:53PM

Real Housewives Star Erika Jayne to Return as Roxie in Broadway’s Chicago by Darryn King

Singer, actress and TV star Erika Jayne—whose performance of Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago was cut short by the pandemic in 2020—will return to the role in early 2025. She will temp…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:32PM

Video: Sing-Along to 'The Wizard and I' in New WICKED Promo

Sing along with Elphaba in a new promo for Wicked! Beginning on December 25, audiences are invited to sing along with the movie musical in interactive screenings. Check out the new clip of T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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The Merchant of Venice by Elyse Trevers

Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” is considered a ‘problem’ play with its ambiguous tone, shifting from humor to dark elements in the person of one of the central characters, …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:53PM

Cult of Love by Elyse Trevers

The post Cult of Love appeared first on StageBuddy.com.

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THE ESSENCE Will Play Limited Run Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

This mixture of scenes, sketches, and songs will be performed in English and Yiddish-With-Supertitles. THE ESSENCE is presented by the Congress for Jewish Culture.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:51PM

Sean “Diddy” Combs Appears in Court on Sex Trafficking Charges by Caitlin Huston

Prosecutors in the case said that their investigation into Combs is still ongoing.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:43PM

Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ As Eva Noblezada Heads To West End ‘Hadestown’ by Greg Evans

With Eva Noblezada departing her role as Daisy Buchanan in Broadway’s The Great Gatsby to join her former Hadestown castmates for a limited run of that musical in London, Sarah Hyland (Mod…

SOURCE: Deadline at 03:28PM

Full Casting Set for On the Evolutionary Function of Shame at Second Stage by Hayley Levitt

Second Stage Theater has announced complete casting for D.A. Mindell’s On the Evolutionary Function of Shame, directed by Jess McLeod. The world-premiere production will be the centerpiece…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Modern Family's Sarah Hyland to Play Daisy in The Great Gatsby on Broadway by Darryn King

Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland will star as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Hyland replaces original star Eva Noblezada, who will play her final performance in the role on J…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

See Exclusive Portraits of Tom Hanks, Jon Hamm, Fran Lebowitz and More As They Celebrate All In: Comedy About Love by Broadway.com

It's not every day that you get Fran Lebowitz and Santa Claus in the same room. All In: Comedy About Love, a staged version of short stories about love by Simon Rich—with a rotating cast…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:24PM

Erika Jayne to Return to CHICAGO as 'Roxie Hart' in January

Chicago on Broadway will welcome back singer, actress and TV sensation Erika Jayne in the role of 'Roxie Hart'. Learn more about Jayne's return to Broadway and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

Sarah Hyland sets Broadway return in ‘The Great Gatsby’ by Andy Lefkowitz

The recent star of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Modern Family” is headed home to Broadway.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 03:12PM

Reflection on “Pacific Overtures” and “Fiddler on the Roof” by Steven Morris

The post Reflection on “Pacific Overtures” and “Fiddler on the Roof” appeared first on Stage Raw - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:08PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Disney Magic Dilemma: IS NASSAU worth getting off the ship? +date night at PALO Ep. 226 by Framily Travel

Join the Broadway Bradshaws as Lindsay Jared and Georgia finish another amazing Disney Cruise on the Magic! What sets Disney Cruise Line apart from other cruise lines is its magic. Can a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:57PM

Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala

New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:47PM

Not THIS Casino in Coney Island by Trav S.D.

Friends have been circulating a petition to block plans by developers to build a hotel/casino/retail complex in Coney Island. Based on the rendering above I would have to join my voice to re…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:42PM

Disney on Broadway Experience Coming to 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

Disney on Broadway is coming to EPCOT! During 2025's EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Disney will debut a new walkthrough exhibit where visitors celebrate three decades of Disney o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:40PM

Sarah Hyland to Star as Daisy in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Sarah Hyland will return to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:23PM

Titanique, the Off-Broadway Musical Smash, Will Dock in Paris in April 2025 by Hayley Levitt

Titanique, the Céline Dion-scored send-up of the 1997 film Titanic, will have its Paris premiere this spring. Performances will begin at the Théâtre du Lido on the Champs-Élysées on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:18PM

Kristin Chenoweth Defends WICKED Following One Million Moms Boycott

Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked, has spoken out against a boycott petition from the conservative group One Million Moms, which criti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:17PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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From the pages of history | Community | paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com

Dateline: London: Playbill.com ran the following; For the first time since “Peter Brook's production of The Tempest, starring Sir John Gielgud in ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:42PM

TITANIQUE to Premiere in Paris at the Théâtre du Lido in April 2025

Titanique will continue its global trek in 2025, with the musical premiering in Paris this April. Learn more about Titanique and see how to purchase tickets to its productions!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:37PM

Upcoming in NYC: Yiddishkeit Abounding by Trav S.D.

Many lovers of vaudeville are also lovers of Yiddish theatre and culture, so I take the liberty of plugging these upcoming presentations by some friends and colleagues. This year, the first …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:36PM

Why 2024 Was the Year of Whiskey by Shirley Halperin

Genre-crossing hits like Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Hozier’s “Too Sweet” and “Whiskey Whiskey” by Moneybagg Yo featuring Morgan Wallen were just a few of the reasons.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

Eureka Day Gets a Booster Shot, Extends on Broadway by Two Weeks by Darryn King

Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector's dark comedy about a heated vaccine policy debate at a California private school, has extended by two weeks. The production, which opened on December 16 at Man…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Video: Go Inside the Making of 'Great Escape' from REDWOOD With Idina Menzel

Hear about the creation of 'Great Escape' from Redwood the Musical. Idina Menzel, Tina Landau, and Kate Diaz open up about the song in a new video, revealing that it was one of the first tra…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM

Nneka Onuorah to Direct New Musical Comedy Film

A new musical comedy film is on the way from director Nneka Onuorah. The filmmaker, who directed this year's documentary about musician Megan Thee Stallion, will make her narrative film debu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Pete Hempstead

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:41PM

Peregrinations

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:31PM

Off-Broadway Review: The New Group’s “Babe” at The Pershing Square Signature Center’s Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theater (Through Sunday, Decembe by David Roberts

Abby (Marisa Tomei) has co-produced records with Gus (Arliss Howard) for thirty-two years. She had been his right hand, but her name never appears on the album as co-producer. She finds tale…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 12:25PM

Cynthia Erivo to Be Honored at 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala

The Sundance Institute has announced that Cynthia Erivo, currently starring as Elphaba in Universal Pictures’ Wicked, will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2025 Sundance Film Fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Krystina Alabado & More to Star in MYSTIC PIZZA at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and the creative team for Mystic Pizza, the next production in Paper Mill’s 2024-2025 season. See who is starring and learn how to purchase …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:17PM

The Best Theater of 2024 by Dan Rubins

The theater pieces that resonated most this year were stories of communal, collective healing. The post The Best Theater of 2024 appeared first on Slant Magazine.

SOURCE: Slant Magazine at 12:12PM

Shakespeare and the World by Stratford Festival

Shakespeare and the World The work of Shakespeare is known across the globe, exploring universal experiences, lending itself to culturally specific adaptations, and being used as an instrume…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:12PM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Video: Josh Groban Performs 'The Christmas Song' at 'Christmas at the Opry' Concert

Josh Groban recently performed at Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry, a two-hour star-studded musical special that aired on NBC on Tuesday. Watch him perform 'The Christmas Song' her…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Theater Director and Producer Bobby Garcia Dies at Age 55

Bobby Garcia, the celebrated theater director and producer whose works enriched stages across Asia and Canada, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, in Vancouver, Canada. He was 55 years old.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:50AM

'The Invention of Love' review — Tom Stoppard's exquisite portrait of unrequited passion cracks open the heart by Matt Wolf

Tom Stoppard's dense 1997 play is dazzlingly served by director Blanche McIntyre and two formidable leading men in Matthew Tennyson and Simon Russell Beale as the younger and older AE Housma…

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 11:46AM

NEA Report Explores Nonprofit Theater’s Struggles and Innovations

The National Endowment for the Arts’ latest report, Defying Gravity, uncovers financial struggles, workforce challenges, audience engagement hurdles, and innovative strategies transforming…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:37AM

Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Returns to New York With a Premiere by Gia Kourlas

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo opens its season at the Joyce Theater with its vintage, vampiric “Giselle” and a new take on Balanchine.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:26AM

Interview: Britani Bateman Heard 'Bravo' on Broadway Before RHOSLC

Long before Britani Bateman was seen on the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, she was doing musical theatre like Miss Saigon, Little Mermaid, and more. Read the interview now where she talk…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:21AM

Grandiloquent

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:15AM

Video: Alan Cumming Returns as Host in THE TRAITORS Season 3 Trailer

Peacock has released the trailer for Season 3 of the Emmy Award®-winning competition reality series The Traitors. Returning January 9 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with a three-episode premiere event, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM

Trump Impeached! by New York Theater

On this day in 2019, in news reported on front pages around the world the next day,  the House of Representatives  impeached Donald J Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress o…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:04AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Tony Winner Alex Newell Joins One-Night-Only Little Shop of Horrors by Darryn King

Tony Award winner Alex Newell will star in the one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors at the Catch One nightclub in Los Angeles on January 17, 2025. Newell will perfor…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney and More Original Stars of Hadestown to Join West End Cast in 2025 by Hayley Levitt

The original stars of the National Theatre and Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at London's Lyric Theatre from February 11 through March 9, 202…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:54AM

Video: Robbie Williams Sings in 'Regent Street' Dance Sequence From BETTER MAN

Paramount has released a new sneak peek clip of the 'Regent Street' sequence from Better Man, filmed on the iconic street in London. In the clip, viewers can enjoy a group of lively dancers,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:53AM

Video: Watch Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Sing Backstreet Boys in & JULIET

Not only was Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson first Supreme Court Justice to appear on Broadway, but she sang this classic Backstreet Boys song while doing it! Watch a video of her singing 'Sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:17AM

Acclaimed ‘Eureka Day’ Extends Broadway Run Through February 2 by Greg Evans

Eureka Day, the needle-sharp Manhattan Theatre Club comedy by Jonathan Spector that opened to rave reviews this week, has been extended two weeks at Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre a…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:13AM

Alex Newell Joins LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Concert as Audrey

Tony Award winner Alex Newell will join the previously announced one-night-only concert presentation of Little Shop of Horrors in Los Angeles, in the role of Audrey.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:11AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 12/15/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending on... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 12/15/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Advocacy Project Believes Human Resources Makes Accountable Theatre and Braver Art Possible by Amelia Parenteau

By Amelia Parenteau. Theatre Advocay Project (TAP) offers a wealth of tools to create safer and more equitable working conditions for all theatre professionals.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:53AM

The 10 Best Songs of 2024 by Mesfin Fekadu

From a scathing diss track-turned-international banger to a duet featuring two pop queens to an R&B groove bursting with '90s nostalgia, THR’s music editor picks his favorite bops of t…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, 3 Short Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Begins Off-Broadway Run December 18 by Andrew Gans

BASHEVIS'S DEMONS, featuring three short stories by Nobel Prize winner Isaac Bashevis Singer, is presented Off-Broadway beginning December 18 at Theatre 154. Following engagements in Buenos …

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:42AM

George Devine Award 2024 Recipient Announced as Benjamin Kuffuor by Staff Writer

Walthamstow playwright Benjamin Kuffuor has been awarded the 2024 George Devine Award for his state of the nation play WORKING MEN

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:27AM

855-FOR-TRUTH: An end of the world love story premieres at The Hope Theatre by Staff Writer

Having electrified audiences at Pleasance Theatre and Bristol Old Vic in 2024, 855-FOR-TRUTH is coming to The Hope Theatre for 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:26AM

Riverside Studios Announces Details of Try January Programme – Wellness Activities, Creative Workshops and Theatre by Staff Writer

Executive Director Tony Lankester announces details of the programme at Riverside Studios for the New Year, which includes wellness activities, creative workshops, three theatre productions …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:25AM

EUREKA DAY Extends Broadway Run

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that the Broadway premiere of Eureka Day, a play by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, has extended its run! Learn more …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Stars from the National Theatre and Broadway productions of Hadestown return to London to join West End company by Staff Writer

Hadestown announce that original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway production will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 09:23AM

Video: Watch an Acoustic Performance of 'If I Were A Bird' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a special acoustic video of “If I Were A Bird,” performed by Aline Mayagoitia and Grammy Award-winning artist Joy Huerta, accompanied b…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD Begins Rehearsals

Rehearsals are underway for Redwood on Broadway, starring Idina Menzel. The production will begin previews next month at the Nederlander Theatre. Check out the rehearsal photos here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:50AM

‘Eureka Day’ announces extension by Michael Abourizk

The Jonathan Spector play opened on Dec. 16.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:42AM

Review Roundup: LIFE OF PI Launches National Tour

Performances are now underway for the US tour of LIFE OF PI, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel. Read the reviews so far here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:41AM

On Danny Simon, Neil’s Unsung Brother by Trav S.D.

December 18 was the birthday of the great comedy writer Danny Simon (1918-2005). The success of Simon’s younger brother Neil as a Broadway playwright and Hollywood screenwriter has tended …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:18AM

Ariana Grande Would 'Love' to Perform With Cynthia Erivo at the Oscars

With all eyes on Wicked this award season, buzz is circulating about what's in store for the film at the 2025 Oscars. Ariana Grande shared that she would be open to performing with co-star C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

Caught in the Act: William Frederking’s Dancer Portrait Project by Sharon Hoyer

Frederking has been capturing lightning in a bottle for over three decades, portraying, as he puts it, “dance artists at the moments when they are fully present with the energy of live per…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Stars Come Out for ‘All In,’ ‘Jonathan Larson Project’ to Play Off-Broadway, Laurie Beechman Theatre Gets New Owners Since 2016, “Today on Broadway” has been the first and only d…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Introducing the next MJ Jamaal Fields-Green by Official London Theatre

Introducing the next MJ, Jamaal Fields-Green performing from 14 January! Experience MJ – the electrifying, Tony Award-winning new musical that’s thrilled the critics and has audiences …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:34AM

HADESTOWN Original Broadway Cast Members Will Join London Production

Original cast members of the National Theatre production and the Broadway productions of Hadestown will reprise their roles for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre beginning in February.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing and Direction by JK

2024 in Review: Our Favorite Writing & Direction (6 Categories) We were fortunate enough to see 23 different productions in 2024: 20 Broadway, 2 off-Broadway, and 1 regional; these are…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:54AM

Trains, tracks, and tradition: Lionel celebrates 125 years of Christmas fun by Jeff Lunden

Lionel trains turns 125, celebrating more than a century of holiday magic. From historic models to smartphone-controlled locomotives, these iconic toy trains continue to captivate kids and c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:42AM

New play Too Many Books at Upstairs at the Gatehouse explores international adoption by Staff Writer

Written by award-winning journalist Judi Bevan, Too Many Books is a thought-provoking, debut play that explores the complexities of international adoption and the journey of parents seeking …

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:26AM

Full casting announced for DOUBT a parable as Maxine Peake is joined by Ben Daniels at Theatre Royal Bath by Staff Writer

Theatre Royal Bath Productions confirms full casting for John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning drama DOUBT a parable at Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:26AM

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Extends Run at The Other Palace by Staff Writer

Following an electrifying start and unprecedented demand The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will be extending its run at The Other Palace in London until 31 August 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 06:25AM

UCLA Hollywood diversity report highlights the importance of women in TV audience by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Despite new parameters, UCLA's latest TV diversity study has found that women and people of color remain underrepresented in key creative and lead roles in Hollywood even tho…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

What to stream: Fresh movies, shows to fill your queue over the holidays by Tribune News Service

It’s likely a crazy travel week for many, heading home for the holidays, which means it’s time to load up the watch list or iPad with content to keep you content through long travel time…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Gabby Beans: Liberation, Optimism, and Romeo and Juliet | The Come Up by Matt Rodin

Tony-nominated actor Gabby Beans discusses playing both Mercutio and Friar Lawrence in Broadway's groundbreaking Romeo & Juliet alongside Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler - exploring how this re…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:00AM

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Supreme Court justice on Broadway: ‘We have dreams’ by Tribune News Service

Few would be surprised to hear a Supreme Court justice speak about having childhood dreams, but one particular item Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson checked off her list this weekend might rais…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Wisconsin’s Blue Ox Music Festival to welcome some red-hot twangers in 2025 by Tribune News Service

MINNEAPOLIS — Even with many other small-scale music festivals around the country drying up, western Wisconsin’s Blue Ox Music Festival keeps plowing along and just announced one of its …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Road Trips & Recipes: Holidays merry and bright light up North Myrtle Beach by Tribune News Service

North Myrtle Beach positively glows during the holidays. As the birthplace of the Shag (that upbeat and kicky regional dance inspired by the jitterbug), the beachy berg goes all in for merry…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Politics and Christmas combine to make movie magic. Here are 12 films to watch by Tribune News Service

Some aspects of Christmas can be annoying. The carols, the colors, the commercialization. Ugh. There are, though, many things to enjoy during the holiday season. That includes an array of Ch…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:40AM

Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night

Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:37AM

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof review – Daisy Edgar-Jones is full of angry energy in a stylish family face-off by Arifa Akbar

Almeida, LondonRebecca Frecknall’s stark production brings out the rage in Williams’ play through powerful performances, but fails to plumb all its emotional depths ‘A family crisis br…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00AM
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Need More Education And Time To Absorb It by Joe Patti

Today I am following on yesterdays post about the National Endowment for the Art’s report on a dozen listening sessions they conducted this past spring and summer, Defying Gravity: Convers…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 12:12AM

Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years by Jeff Lunden

A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:12AM

Eureka Day by Joseph Pisano

It's the play's best scene, an astounding mix of incredible absurdity and, for all the  Zoom veterans out there, undeniable believability, especially with everyone talking and typing past e…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:08AM

IMPRESSIONS: PAGEANT Presents "Cavity" by Amelia Heintzelman with Dorothy Carlos by The Dance Enthusiast

"Cavity is a work in response to Heintzelman’s emergency surgery for a ruptured ovarian cyst some years ago. I was drawn to her description: “a violence inside my body invisible to every…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime