Saturday, July 27, 2024

Romola Garai: ‘I’d question directors about nude scenes and they’d kick off’ by Jessie Thompson

The British actor talks to Jessie Thompson about performing Annie Ernaux’s masterpiece ‘The Years’ on stage, speaking out about the treatment of women in the industry, and why Britain…

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:54AM
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Canine stars for Annie announced

The post Canine stars for Annie announced appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:33PM

Paw-Some stars announced as tickets go on sale for ANNIE by Sean McLoughlin

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live and director Karen Johnson Mortimer today announced their canine stars who will play the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 07:15PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Under Fabric and Around Sculptures, Dancers Respond to Art by Brian Seibert

Jodi Melnick’s new work is performed throughout a gallery installation, while one by Annie-B Parson sprawls in a sculpture park.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:01AM
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Joe Iconis, Annie Golden & More Explain What BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER Is All About! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tickets are now on-sale for the New York Premiere of the new musical comedy Broadway Bounty Hunter, opening Off-Broadway this summer at Greenwich House Theater …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

 BOOP!, Redwood, Maybe dates; West Bank Cafe to Close. By: David Sheward July 19, 2024: Two previously announced Broadway musicals have confirmed their dates and theaters, and one more …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 01:40PM
Sunday, July 14, 2024

‘Each time I read one of her books, I wanted to read more’: five actors on bringing Annie Ernaux’s memoir to the stage by Claire Armitstead

As a theatre production of the Nobel prize-winning writer’s acclaimed autobiography The Years opens in the UK, the actors playing her at different ages – including Deborah Findlay, Gina …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM
Saturday, July 13, 2024

BLACKOUT! by Ron Fassler

July 13, 2024: Theatre Yesterday and Today Forty-seven years ago tonight, on July 13, 1977 at exactly 9:29 p.m., New York City suffered an electrical blackout that lasted into afternoon the…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 10:06AM

Missouri State University Grads and Alumni Meet at Broadway Sessions! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Bears from Missouri State University roared loud and proud at Broadway Sessions recently. 2018 Musical Theatre grads were joined by talented alumni for an u…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:36AM
Thursday, July 11, 2024

Beth Leavel and Company Perform 'Easy Street' from ANNIE at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch a new, exclusive clip of Tony Award winner Beth Leavel and company performing 'Easy Street' below!

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:02PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Children’s Inquiry review – exhilarating political musical about kids in care by David Jays

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonSoulful anthems with hard-knock lyrics cover 150 years of British care system history in a sophisticated show from Lung theatre company We’re a long way…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Chilina Kennedy to Play Myrtle Wilson in Broadway's The Great Gatsby While Sara Chase Takes Medical Leave by Hayley Levitt

Chilina Kennedy will take over the role of Myrtle Wilson in Broadway's The Great Gatsby beginning July 15. She will cover the role while original cast member Sara Chase takes a medical lea…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:12PM
Saturday, July 6, 2024

Climb Aboard with Nicholas Barasch, Kyle Scatliffe & the Cast of Encores! BIG RIVER by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: First up in Encores! 2017 season is Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the Tony Award-winning musical based on Mark Twain's classic American novel.…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:54AM
Sunday, June 30, 2024

They've Got a Million Miles to Go! Performance Sneak Peek from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Tour by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's not long until the launch of the first national tour of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, led by Elizabeth Stanley (On the Town, Million Dollar Quartet) as Fr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:06PM
Friday, June 28, 2024

John Frost for Crossroads Live to bring ANNIE back to Australia by Sean McLoughlin

The beloved tale of Annie has been capturing the hearts of theatregoers around the globe for generations. And now the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 10:30PM

ANNIE returns to Australia in 2025

The post ANNIE returns to Australia in 2025 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:53PM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Studio 54 The Musical in Development for Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Producers Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron have announced plans to develop Studio 54 The Musical for Broadway. The production will have a book by Chad Hodge (Holiday Inn) and music by lege…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Monday, June 24, 2024

Drag: The Musical, Starring Drag Star Alaska Thunderf*ck, Joey McIntyre and More, Sets Off-Broadway Run by Darryn King

Drag: The Musical is set to make its premiere off-Broadway. The show, starring singer, drag queen and RuPauls Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska Thunderf*ck, will begin performances at New Wo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Scott Alan's SONGS FROM MY LIVING ROOM with Lilla Crawford! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you 'Songs from My Living Room'- a new series that goes into the home of one of today's most acclaimed contemporary songwriter…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:12AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Randy Rainbow Goes 3D! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow! In this edition, Randy returns to the CTS Newsdesk to co…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:48AM
Saturday, June 22, 2024

‘Janet Planet’ Review: A Sticky Summer Full of Small Dramas by Alissa Wilkinson

Annie Baker’s debut feature film is a tiny masterpiece — a perfect coming-of-age story for both a misfit tween and her mother.

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THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Annie B. Parson on What Dance Theater Means to Her by The Dance Enthusiast

" I'll take from the pleasures of theater, but not all of them because I don't find them enjoyable. I'm not into narrative, story, arc, and all those things. Actually, I don't even believe i…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM
Friday, June 21, 2024

A Universe of Inspirations Swirls Within ‘Janet Planet’ by Robert Ito

The playwright Annie Baker shares the artistic influences behind her feature film debut.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:32AM
Thursday, June 20, 2024

Janet Planet by Michelle Orange

A loving mother-daughter bond fumbles tenderly toward rupture in Annie Baker’s debut feature. Julianne Nicholson as Janet and Zoe Ziegler as Lacy in Janet Planet. Courtesy A24. Janet Pl…

SOURCE: 4columns at 08:00PM

ANNIE Tour Will Switch To Equity Status This Fall

In a rare move for the industry, the national touring production of Annie will switch from Non-Equity to equity status this fall. The Non-Equity tour played its final performance last month …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:04PM

ANNIE Tour Will Switch To Equity Status & Play Madison Square Garden Over Holiday Season

In a rare move for the industry, the national touring production of Annie will switch from Non-Equity to equity status this fall. The Non-Equity tour played its final performance last month …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

ILLINOISE's Justin Peck Wins Tony Award for Best Choreography

Peck beat out fellow fantastic nominees Camille A. Brown for Hell's Kitchen, Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll For Water for Elephants, Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman For The Outsiders, and Anni…

SOURCE: Theatrely at 07:40PM

Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Bring Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years to Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will lead the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years, opening in spring 2025 at a theater to be announc…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:48AM
Friday, June 14, 2024

Tony Honoree Wendall K. Harrington Says Recognizing Projection Designers Is a 'Crucial Advancement' by Molly Higgins

Harrington's work has shined on Broadway for decades, in shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Annie, and many more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:32PM
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

2024 Drama Desk Winners by Sandi Durell

Hosted by Sutton Foster and Aaron Tveit, who also performed (with Lorin Latarro directing the star-studded event)the Drama Desk was an exciting evening on June 10, 2024. Coming soon are many…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:05PM

Stereophonic and Water for Elephants Lead Drama Desk Award Winners by Darryn King

The winners of the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards were presented on June 10 at NYU Skirball Center, with Stereophonic winning in seven categories, including Outstanding Play. Water for Elepha…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

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