Wednesday, May 31, 2023

ReDISCoveries: Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) by JK

ReDISCoveries:  Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc Two) Jeff has kindly invited me to revisit and review some of the older cast recordings in my collection. Every other week …

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Sunday, May 28, 2023

The week in theatre: The Second Woman; Brokeback Mountain; Once on This Island – review by Susannah Clapp

Young Vic; @sohoplace; Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonRuth Wilson mesmerises in a 24-hour breakup with 100 different actors; tender moments illuminate a faithful yet distanced adapt…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Tina Turner Tribute - Darlene Love, André De Shields & Annie Golden by bwaySHO

Darlene Love, André de Shields, Annie Golden perform “River Deep - Mountain High” as a Tina Turner Tribute at Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman's Sardi's portrait unveiling. Filmed & edited…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:43PM

Video: The Company of SOME LIKE IT HOT and Darlene Love Pay Tribute To Tina Turner At Sardi's

This afternoon at the iconic theatre district’s Sardi’s, the Tony nominated songwriting team of Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were honored with original portraits as they join the l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06AM
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Tina Turner Tribute at Sardi’s by bwaySHO

Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman were honored with portraits at Sardi’s and paid tribute to Tina Turner, who passed away at the age of 83. Darlene Lovec Andre de Shields & Annie Golden lead a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:03PM

At This Theatre: The Palace by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE 2023 JKTS AWARDS! https://poll-maker.com/QB3CP01KY Perhaps the most internationally legendary of all of the current Broadway theaters, the Palace was built in…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Monday, May 22, 2023

Annie Warbucks

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:04PM

Neil Meron Joins Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group As Consultant by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Neil Meron, a force behind bring live events to television including such musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Annie and The Sound of Music, has joined Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Lond…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:30AM
Sunday, May 21, 2023

Actor Lucas Hedges: ‘I love nostalgia, so walking around England is another level’ by Michael Hogan

The American star of Manchester By the Sea on making his West End debut in the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, escaping tragic film roles, and nepo babies Brooklyn-born Lucas Hedges, 2…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:54AM
Friday, May 19, 2023

‘Brokeback Mountain’ Review: Well-Acted and Well-Meaning Play Version Doesn’t Make for Compelling Theater by Gordon Cox

Canny casting of Mike Faist (“West Side Story”) and Lucas Hedges (“Manchester by the Sea”) and abundant efforts to honor Annie Proulx’s short story “Brokeback Mountain,” immort…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:56PM

‘Brokeback Mountain,’ Onstage, Lacks Some Intensity by Matt Wolf

A new West End adaptation, starring Lucas Hedges and Mike Faist, recasts Annie Proulx’s 1997 short story as a memory play.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:03AM

Brokeback Mountain, @sohoplace review - emotionally inert take on acclaimed tale of queer love by Mert Dilek

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges star in an underpowered adaptation of Annie Proulx's short story For a masterclass in expansive adaptation, one could do worse than turn to Ang Lee’s Oscar-winn…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 10:42AM

Brokeback Mountain review – perfectly pitched staging of the heartbreaking love story by Arifa Akbar

@sohoplace, LondonThe desolately poignant tale is brought into stark relief in Jonathan Butterell’s production through Eddi Reader’s beautiful vocals and a compelling cast Where Ang Lee …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:32AM
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Brokeback Mountain review: This unsubtle adaptation leaves its stars stranded by Jessie Thompson

Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges are underserved by a clunky production as Annie Proulx’s story reaches the stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:36PM
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

REVISITING THE OCR: Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc One) by JK

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE 2023 JKTS AWARDS! https://poll-maker.com/QB3CP01KY REVISITING THE OCR: Whistle Down the Wind (Original London Cast, Disc One) Jeff has kindly invited me to r…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:24AM
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Photos: First Look at Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:02AM
Saturday, May 13, 2023

Review: Prometheus Firebringer at The Chocolate Factory Theater by Nicole Serratore

Annie Dorsen returns with a new piece of algorithmic theater which asks the audience to focus on language and what power we are handing over to AI. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Review:…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 02:23PM
Friday, May 12, 2023

‘Brokeback Mountain’ Is Now a Play in London’s West End by Douglas Greenwood

Much has changed for L.G.B.T.Q. people since Annie Proulx’s short story was published in 1997. But a new theatrical version is a reminder that homophobia is far from over.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AM
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

IMPRESSIONS: Martha Graham Dance Company: Classic Graham with World Premieres by Baye & Asa and Annie Rigney by The Dance Enthusiast

"Proud of its heritage, yet living fully in the present, the Martha Graham Dance Company remains at the forefront of American modern dance. Its recent season revealed a troupe equally at …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 08:36PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The cuddling cowboys ride again! Saddle up for the Brokeback Mountain musical by Ryan Gilbey

As the two hard-loving herders from the 2005 Oscar-winner get back on their horses, the team behind a new musical version talk about fear, regret – and the tragic power of forbidden desire…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:12PM
Friday, May 5, 2023

The Vortex review – Noël Coward’s swirling jazz age psychodrama by Emma John

Chichester Festival theatreLia Williams and her son Joshua James make a scintillating double act in a resonant revival of the 1924 hit There’s a tableau in this production of The Vortex wh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming Have Considered Doing Sweeney Todd—But Flipping Roles by Talaura Harms

The longtime friends currently play Sweeney and Annie-inspired characters in the second season of Schmigadoon! on Apple TV+.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

Photos: Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in Rehearsal For BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN @sohoplace

All new rehearsal images have been released of Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges, who make their London stage debuts in the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18AM
Saturday, April 29, 2023

Annie the Musical Jr. at Freedom Crossing Academy - Performances April 28, 2023 to April 29, 2023

FCA THEATRE. Freedom Crossing Academy. St. Johns, FL. 1800129. Copyright © 2023 Playbill Online Inc. All marks used by permission.

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Video: Watch Bernadette Peters, Kristin Chenoweth & More Honor Carol Burnett By Singing ANNIE & Sondheim on NBC Special

Last night, NBC honored Carol Burnett with a special honoring her legendary career. The evening included musical performances from Bernadette Peters, Billy Porter, Jane Lynch, Katy Perry, Kr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:12AM
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Video: Eddi Reader Sings 'Sharing Your Heart' From BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

A brand new song has been released from the world premiere stage adaptation of Annie Proulx’s short story, Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music. In the video, Eddi Reader sings ‘Sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54AM
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Annie - Wolf Performing Arts Center at Broadway Sings for Earth Day by bwaySHO

Annie - Wolf Performing Arts Center performs at Broadway Sings for Earth Day Filmed & edited by Shoshana / @bwaySHO

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:28PM
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Video: Watch Kristin Chenoweth & Alan Cumming Perform 'Good Enough to Eat' in SCHMIGADOON! Parodying ANNIE, SWEENEY TODD & More

In the latest episode of Schmigadoon, Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming joined forces for a big musical number, continuing to channel their Sweeney Todd-inspired characters. The performan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM
Monday, April 17, 2023

Martha Graham Dance Company in "Canticle for Innocent Comedians" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:53AM

Martha Graham Dance Company in "Embattled Garden" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:53AM

Martha Graham Dance Company "Dark Meadow" by Joycetheater

Martha Graham Dance Company at The Joyce April 18-30, 2023 Program vaires. For more information and tickets, visit: https://www.joyce.org/performances/martha-graham-dance-company The Martha…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:53AM

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