Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Lowcountry by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

"Lowcountry" by Abby Rosebrock, author of 'Blue Ridge" seen at Atlantic Theater Company in 2019, has a great deal going for it: a fine cast, a play told in real time, scenic design in keepin…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 07:22PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Great Paul Libin, 94, Died This Week: Won a Lifetime Tony Award for Being a Quiet Giant in Theater History by Roger Friedman

I’ve been waiting for the New York Times to write an obit for Paul Libin. The Broadway great, winner of a lifetime Tony Award, was a quiet giant in American theater. Paul’s death is one …

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 06:54PM

What I Saw at the Bicentennial by Trav S.D.

This is taken from a book project I’ve been working on for a number of years. I’ve tailored this section for the present moment and the 50th anniversary of the events described. Be warne…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:06PM

Paul Libin, a Forceful Presence On and Off Broadway, Dies at 94 by Richard Sandomir

He staged a revival of “The Crucible” in a Manhattan hotel ballroom in 1958, helped run Circle in the Square and oversaw the operations of Jujamcyn Theaters.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:06PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Sandra Neels, a Force in Modern Dance for 60 Years, Dies at 85 by Alastair Macaulay

She was a leading dancer for Merce Cunningham, a prolific choreographer and an admired teacher.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:24PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Out of Order by Nicole Itkin

A different show every night. Carl Holder's Out of Order is a war between flexibility and specificity. The post Out of Order appeared first on The Front Row Center.

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 03:38PM

Machinal by Sarah Downs

New York Theatre Company’s revival of Machinal at New York City Center Theatre 2 is an extraordinary, revelatory dissection of a play about patriarchy and repression, as relevant today as …

SOURCE: The Front Row Center at 03:34PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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FOR LOVE OF LIBERTY (AND “1776”) by Ron Fassler

The 1969 marquee for “1776” in its original production at the 46th Street Theatre (now the Richard Rodgers).July 4, 2025: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler. This is a re-worki…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 02:33PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance by Scotty Bennett

A famous line from the John Ford film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" is spoken by the newspaper reporter character, Maxwell Scott, near the end of the film, after hearing the true story …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 01:18PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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A George M. Cohan Finding Aid by Trav S.D.

On this, the morning after the passage of legislation that may well end the nation founded 249 years ago today, I definitely have some better warranted remarks waiting in the wings. But I am…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:36PM

Class Notes: Abby Rosebrock “Lowcountry” by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Abby Rosebrock, playwright of “Lowcountry”, presented at the Atlantic Theater Company. “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s current thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:01PM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Ronald Ribman, 92, Dies; His Plays Mined the Absurdity of Existence by Michael S. Rosenwald

He set his frequently neurotic characters in bleak, morally ambiguous situations where laughter, as he put it, “is a measure of the sickness of society.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:32AM

Off-Broadway Review: “Lowcountry” at the Atlantic Theater Company (Through Sunday, July 13, 2025) by David Roberts

“Lowcountry,” currently running at the Atlantic Theater Company, is the third narrative in a trilogy written by playwright Abby Rosebrook. The complex and dark new play follows the devel…

SOURCE: Theatre Reviews Limited at 11:31AM

An alien ritual is spicing things up at Meow Wolf by Alex Miller

‘Phenomenomaly’ welcomes the Flicker Wermzz migration in a fun, bizarre event.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:25AM

“With fear for our democracy, I dissent”: Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s Supreme Court dissents. by Jonathan Mandell

Dissent is as American as the Fourth of July, and in honor of both, and as a way to offer solace in the face of a relentless assault on our democratic and Constitutional rights, below are ex…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:16AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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How Jamaal Fields-Green Took Charge of the Tony-Favorite ‘MJ the Musical’ and Made It His Own by Lily Ford

The actor has inherited the title role of the King of Pop from the Tony-winning Myles Frost: "I'm playing someone that walked and breathed on this Earth and left behind a legacy that is now …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:45AM

Two Rare George M. Cohan Newsreels by Trav S.D.

I seldom share media clips on Travalanche any more, both because I got frustrated with the links dying (I don’t have the bandwidth for that kind of maintenance, this is a very large websit…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:32AM

Room 52

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:28AM

“Angry Alan” – The Toxic Male Next Door by Eyal Solomon

By Alix Cohen... A middle American nice guy shows his true colors seduced by lure of righteousness and  male dominance. The post “Angry Alan” – The Toxic Male Next Door appeared first…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:27AM

Jay Ellis And Stephanie Nur Illuminate Love Without Borders In ‘Duke And Roya’ by Jeryl Brunner

In this new play by Charles Randolph-Wright, a rapper and an Afghan interpreter fall for each other in Kabul, challenging assumptions and embracing empathy.

SOURCE: Forbes at 10:27AM

A Single Man review – homoerotic tennis enlivens ballet version of Isherwood’s classic by Sanjoy Roy

Aviva Studios, ManchesterRiven in two by grief – with musician John Grant playing the mind and former Royal Ballet principal Ed Watson the body – lead character George takes a finely dan…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Superproducer Sonia Friedman on building a theatre empire by Matt Wolf

Sonia Friedman looks forward and back on a producing career that exists without parallel

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 09:53AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical Announces Full Cast Ahead of Summer Run at Battersea Park by Staff Writer

Secret Cinema and TodayTix have revealed the full cast for Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical, opening at Evolution London in Battersea Park

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 08:45AM

10 songs to celebrate Oasis’ reunion, from top hits to B-sides by The Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN The reunion to end all reunions is set to take place this Friday. That’s when the Britpop band Oasis gets together for a five-month world tour kicking off in Cardiff, Wale…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 08:00AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Announcing BroadwayRadio’s new Patreon schedule by Matt Tamanini

On today’s special Fourth of July episode, Matt Tamanini unveils BroadwayRadio’s new Patreon release schedule, which will include weekly episodes (with some travel and holiday flexibilit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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John Leguizamo hits the road again for Season 2 of ‘Leguizamo Does America’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — In Season 1 of the critically acclaimed docuseries “Leguizamo Does America,” which first aired in 2023, award-winning actor John Leguizamo took a cross-country journey to…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:45AM

What to Stream: Spielberg looks back at ‘Jaws,’ Clipse reunite and ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ is flirty by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Steven Spielberg reflecting on his shark blockbuster in the documentary “Jaws @ 50″ and Clipse, the dynamic duo of Pusha T and Malice, returning for the album “…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:20AM

Atsuko Okatsuka

Being able to make light of extremely heavy topics is what makes Atsuko Okatsuka a brilliant comedian. Her new comedy special Father aired on Hulu last month. Atsuko chatted with us about ho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:18AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Grace Pervades review – Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison exceptional as Victorian stage stars by Mark Lawson

Theatre Royal BathIn 25 scenes spanning 1878-1966, David Hare’s wry and elegant love letter to theatre focuses on the working and romantic relationship between Ellen Terry and Henry Irving…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM

‘A Single Man,’ a Classic Gay Novel, Becomes a Ballet by Roslyn Sulcas

Artists including the musician John Grant have collaborated to find feelings beyond the words of Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 book. Occasionally, they succeed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:46AM

Titanique Celebrates Pride in London with Gala Performance and Fundraising Week by Staff Writer

The Olivier Award-winning musical Titanique joined forces with Pride in London for a spectacular Gala Performance at the Criterion Theatre on Thursday 3rd July

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:26AM

Dare for Love – Aimie Atkinson Releases Remixed Dance EP by Staff Writer

Award-winning actress and singer Aimie Atkinson has released a brand-new Dance EP of her single Dare for Love, available on all digital platforms from 4 July 2025

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:26AM

Mercury Creatives Festival Launches at Colchester’s Mercury Theatre This August by Staff Writer

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the inaugural Mercury Creatives Festival, taking place on Saturday 9 August

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:25AM

In The Wings – New Docu-Series Celebrating Theatre’s Unsung Heroes Launches on Theatre Channel by Staff Writer

A brand-new original docu-series, In The Wings, is set to premiere globally on Theatre Channel from Friday 18 July 2025, streaming for free and sponsored by Trafalgar Entertainment

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:25AM

Elf the Musical Returns to London’s West End for a Limited Season at the Aldwych Theatre by Staff Writer

The smash-hit Elf the Musical is set to return to London’s West End this winter for a strictly limited 10-week season

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:25AM

Full Cast Announced for Workshop Performances of Mona Loser at Southwark Playhouse by Staff Writer

The full cast for the upcoming workshop performances of Mona Loser, a bold new musical by award-winning writing duo Kit Buchan and Jim Barne

SOURCE: theatreweekly.com at 05:24AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 4, 2025- THE WITCHES Exclusive First Look and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: Good morning, Broadway fans! It's ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM

PHOTOS: A look back at past Connecticut fireworks shows by Staff Report

Take a trip down memory lane with photos from past fireworks displays in Connecticut.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:05AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Breaking Baz: Tony Award Winner Nicole Scherzinger Is “Over The Moon” About Royal Albert Hall Solo Concert Debut by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Scherzinger, recently anointed Best Actress In A Musical at the Tony Awards for her powerhouse performance in  director Jamie Lloyd’s production of Sunset Boulevard, t…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:29AM

The World Premiere of “Rainbow on Mars”  by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Rainbow on Mars Premiere The World Premiere of Rainbow on Mars by Devon Healey. Outside the March Theatre, Canada’s leading immersive theatre company is teaming…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 04:10AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Friday, July 4, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Ariana DeBose Hosts Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks on NBC July 4 by Andrew Gans

Performers include the Jonas Brothers, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Ava Max, Keke Palmer, and Trisha Yearwood.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM

5 Celebrity-Led Shows to See in New York City This July 4 Weekend by Logan Culwell-Block

From stars of the screen, to popular recording artists, New York stages are jam-packed with celebrity.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Friday, July 4, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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A Very Special Willy Wonka Brings Pure Joy by Craig J Horsley

Have you ever witnessed pure joy on the stage? Have you ever seen a group of such diverse people come together to create something truly special? Have you gone somewhere with low expectation…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM