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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6pm
Spotlight On...Brianna Kalisch by Michael Block
Name: Brianna KalischHometown: Three Lakes WIEducation: The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (UK)Favorite Credits: How to choose!? These two stand out very memorable and challenging productions; Seline …
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Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Christine Cornish Smith of CATS by Broadway.com
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Rachel Bay Jones in ‘Evan Hansen’: ‘You wake up some mornings, and your chest hurts’ by Peter Marks
The Tony winner has let the role of the title character’s mom seep deep into her bones.
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The Arts on Stamps of the World — July 20 by Doug Briscoe
An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.
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Joshua Jackson-Led CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD Coming to Broadway? by BroadwayWorld
Berkshire Theatre Group is currently presentingthrough July 22 the Tony Award-winning Children of a Lesser God, directed by Tony Award-winner, Kenny Leon A Raisin in the Sun. Now according to the New York Post,…
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BWW Exclusive: Bake WAITRESS' Mermaid Marshmallow Pie with Help from Sugar, Butter, Flour Cookbook! by BroadwayWorld
Fans of Waitress the musical can now bake the delicious pies that the show's leading character Jenna Hunterson makes for Joe's Diner with the publication of Sugar, Butter, Flour The Waitress Pie Cookbook, Recip…
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VIDEO: What Can Baking Do? Betsy Wolfe Sings a WAITRESS Classic! by Stage Tube
What exactly can baking do In a special appearance on New York's Pix11, new Waitress star Betsy Wolfe croons a Jenna classic- 'What Baking Can Do.' Check out the performance below
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PERVASIVE DEBAUCHERY by Matt Windman
Simon Godwin puts some new touches on some old revelry.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 5pm
How Andrew Garfield in London's 'Angels In America' Is Broadcasted to International Screens
THR outlines the ambitious process taken by National Theatre Live to bring live performances of the two-part epic to movie theaters worldwide.read more
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Odds & Ends: Must-See War Paint Cast Album Video, Michael Urie to Lead Hamlet in Our Nation's Capital & More by Broadway.com
Go Inside the War Paint Recording Studio Ghostlight Records has released an original cast album of Scott Frankel and Michael Korie's luminous score to War Paint. Starring two-time Tony-winning Broadway icon…
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Denver comedian Josh Blue says he was robbed, assaulted in St. Paul bar by St. Paul Pioneer Press
Josh Blue has been one of the longest-running comics repping the Mile High City on national stages.
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Review: ‘Romeo Is Bleeding,’ and Shakespeare Is Relevant by Ken Jaworowski
A documentary finds a group of young people in violence-plagued Richmond, Calif., staging their own version of Romeo and Juliet’s romantic tragedy.
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More details emerge about Bruce Springsteen’s Broadway debut by Michael Riedel
Bruce Springsteen fans eagerly await ticket information for his gig this fall at Broadway’s Walter Kerr Theatre. I know, because not a day goes by when I don’t hear from them. Sources say that Jujamcyn Thea…
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Readers Respond: Sondheim Weighs in on Female Bobby in COMPANY by BroadwayWorld
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Stephen Sondheim has allowed the upcoming West End production of Company to feature a female Bobby.
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Review: In ‘While I Was Waiting,’ a Man and a Country in Limbo by Jesse Green
In Mohammad Al Attar’s new play, a 20-something Syrian is beaten nearly to death. Will his family and friends (and his country) ever recover?
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What’s hot right now in London theater by Johnny Oleksinski
While Broadway recovers from its post-Tonys hangover, London theaters are busier than ever, rolling out big shows featuring A-list movie stars, West End vets and even the songs of Bob Dylan. Do they live up the…
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 4pm
Get a Taste of Betsy Wolfe’s Take on Waitress Anthem ‘What Baking Can Do’ by Ryan McPhee
The Broadway favorite currently headlines the Sara Bareilles musical at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.
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The Skivvies Return to Joe’s Pub in August with a Parade of Special Guests by Robert Viagas
The scantily attired duo will perform at the supper club August 6 and 7.
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Lesli Margherita Gets Ready to Rule Your Kingdom at August Club Gig by Robert Viagas
The co-star of Matilda and Dames at Sea is returning to Feinstein’s/54 Below.
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WATCH: Lesli Margherita at 54 Below
Lesli Margherita performs a selection from her upcoming engagement at 54 Below.
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Playwright Lauren Yee explores her family dynamics and what it means to be Chinese-American in modern times.
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Studio Theatre explores a profound culture.
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Photo Flash: Kinky Boots's Brendon Urie Checks Himself Out on the New York City Subway
The Panic! At the Disco frontman is currently making his Broadway debut as Charlie Price.
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DC Theater Friday: ‘Bon Voyage!,’ ‘King and I,’ et cetera by Nelson Pressley
The Capital Fringe and Shepherdstown festivals continue.
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See Brendon Urie Take Over 42nd Street in the Latest Kinky Boots Ads by Marc J. Franklin
The Panic! At The Disco frontman, currently starring as Charlie Price, unveiled the ads in the 42nd Street subway.
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L.A. Loves Lauren Yee's 'King of the Yees' | Kirk Douglas Theatre by Center Theatre Group
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Brooke Shields, Susan Lucci, Orfeh, and More Set for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY by BroadwayWorld
New York's funniest show, Celebrity Autobiography THE 2017 EDITION has 2 special Hamptons shows on August 25 at Guild Hall and an upcoming NYC show on August 28 at 7pm at The Triad 158 West 72nd Street which wi…
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Theater News: Second Extension Announced for Irish Repertory Theatre's Woody Sez
The new musical based on the life of Woody Guthrie is directed by Nick Corley.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 3pm
EMMYS 2017: Jane Lynch’s Comic Genius Has Earned Her Awards in Theatre and TV for Years by Ruthie Fierberg
Did you know the Emmy-winning star wrote an award-winning play long before her days of Glee and Annie?
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Ridin' That Train with...Luke Darnell by Michael Block
Name: Luke DarnellHometown: I was actually born/spent my first few years in NYC but consider Morristown, NJ my hometown.Education: Studied at Worth-Tyrrell Studios School Of Performing Arts (my parents' busines…
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Review: A Beautiful 1888 Tale of Women On The Verge by Michael Block
By Ed MalinDucdame Ensemble is now presenting The Enchantment at HERE Arts Center. Lucy Jane Atkinson directs Tommy Lexen’s adaptation/ translation of this Swedish play. The author, Victoria Benedictsson, was…
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Theater News: Tony Nominee Daniel Breaker to Join the Cast of Hamilton on Broadway
Montego Glover, also a Tony nominee, is announced for Hamilton in Chicago.
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Can You Guess All 19 Songs Represented in the Prince of Broadway Overture? by TheaterMania
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24th Street Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors
The Los Angeles theatre company will present works for Spanish- and English-speaking audiences.
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Michael Urie Will Take on Title Role in Hamlet by Andrew Gans
The actor will star in a 2018 production of the classic tragedy for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in D.C.
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Tony Kushner Is Working on a Donald Trump Play, West Side Story Film Remake & More by Lindsey Sullivan
As Angels in America plays London's National Theatre and eyes a Broadway bow, scribe Tony Kushner is keeping busy. In a recent interview with The Daily Beast, Kushner revealed that he anticipates …
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Broadway's Hamilton to Welcome Daniel Breaker; Montego Glover Set for Chicago Production by Andy Lefkowitz
Broadway veteran Daniel Breaker is set to join the Broadway cast of Hamilton as Aaron Burr starting August 29! Stage favorite Montego Glover will join the Chicago company of the hit musical in the role of …
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Carrying The Banner - NEWSIES by Disney On Broadway
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Bubbly Black Girl at Encores! Off-Center by New York City Center
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Kelli O’Hara Will Make Someone Happy at Williamstown Theatre Festival July 24 by Robert Viagas
The Tony Award winner will help support the development of new musicals at WTF.
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Bernadette Peters Will Host The Singing Heart in NYC by Robert Viagas
The Mozart in the Jungle star will open the 2017 Mostly Mozart Festival.
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Should Dapper Laughs be forgiven? by Brian Logan
The lad’s comic Daniel O’Reilly killed his on-stage persona after a sexism storm last year. But Dapper Laughs says he’s changed. So can he prove he’s a feminist – or even funny?Dapper Laughs is back, …
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Review: The Elusiveness of Peace Brought To the Fore In ‘Yitzhak Rabin: Chronicle of an Assassination’ at Lincoln Center Festival by Joshua Rosenblum
By Joshua Rosenblum, Contributing Writer, July 20, 2017 In this era of dismal, seemingly endless intractability in the Middle East, it’s startling to be reminded that, not too long ago, the prospect of peace …
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This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez
By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS Dr. Dianne F. Harrison, president of California State University, Northridge, announced the renaming of CSUN’s Valley Performing Arts Center as the Younes and Soraya …
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Chicago DanzTheatre Ensemble Seeking Short Play Submissions by Bt
Chicago DanzTheartre Ensemble (CDE) is seeking submission of short plays (10-15 minutes) to initiate our 17th season of performance! Read all information below and submit your proposal to info@danztheatre.org.G…
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Dick Van Dyke Will Receive Britannia Award for Excellence In Television by BroadwayWorld
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles BAFTA Los Angeles is pleased to announce that beloved actor Dick Van Dyke will receive the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television at the 2017 AM…
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House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee Approves Funding to Keep National Endowment for the Arts Going by BroadwayWorld
Just last week, the respective U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations subcommittees responsible for the bills to fund the National Endowment of the Arts NEA, National Endowment for the Humanities NEH, and…
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BWW TV: A Princely Tune - Listen to Jason Robert Brown's Overture for THE PRINCE OF BROADWAY! by BroadwayWorld TV
Below, watch as Brown plays the overture to the show, which incorporates songs from all of Prince's hits
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Attend A FREE Q&A with the Cast and Creative Team of COME FROM AWAY! by BroadwayWorld
SAG-AFTRA Foundation and BroadwayWorld.com have partnered for a filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a ca…
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BREAKING: Daniel Breaker and Montego Glover Join HAMILTON on Broadway and in Chicago by BroadwayWorld
Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker PASSING STRANGE will join the Broadway cast of the musical HAMILTON as Aaron Burr startingAugust 29, and Montego Glover, a Tony nominee for her performance in MEMPHIS, will joi…
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Photo Coverage: CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Celebrates 100 Sweet Performances! by Walter McBride
The cast of Broadway'sCharlie and the Chocolate Factorycelebrated 100 sweet performances on Broadway last night atthe Paramount Hotel Bar amp Grill. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and brings you ph…
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VIDEO: The Memory Lives Again with CATS Resident Grizabella, Mamie Parris by Stage Tube
Mamie Parris, who playsthe iconic role of 'Grizabella the Glamour Cat' in the first-ever Broadway revival ofAndrew Lloyd Webber's CATS, visited Fox 5 today to deliver her impressive take on the classic ballad, …
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Batiste Sessions with The Heath Brothers by The Late Late Show With James Corden
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Photo Flash: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Hits the 100 Performance Milestone
Directed by Jack O'Brien, the musical plays the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
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Theater News: Michael Urie to play Hamlet at Shakespeare Theatre Company
The production will be directed by STC artistic director Michael Kahn.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2pm
Watch Broadway’s Musical Theatre Creatives Chat Process with Playbill by Olivia Clement
Go behind the scenes of The Broadway Cast with the creatives from Come From Away, Prince of Broadway, and Holiday Inn.
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Daniel Breaker and Montego Glover to Join Hamilton on Broadway and in Chicago, Respectively by Ryan McPhee
The two will begin performances in the productions this summer.
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Meet the Cast of Hal Prince’s Prince of Broadway by Hannah Vine
The musical, a celebration of Hal Prince’s legendary career, will open at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in August.
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Robert Fairchild and Scarlett Strallen to Star in BBC Proms’ Oklahoma! by Betsy Kaplan
The Proms event will be held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on August 11.
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Theater: He Spent His Life in Theater. Here’s What He Left Behind. by Michael Paulson, David Brandon Geeting And Jolie Ruben
James Houghton died last summer. Now his daughter is sharing his collection of theatrical treasures.
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Why Chicago’s Alexander Hamilton Had More on His Mind During His Audition Than Booking the Role by Ruthie Fierberg
Miguel Cervantes, the star of Hamilton, talks about his daughter’s health—plus the song he wrote to help raise awareness and fund research for the disorder that affects thousands.
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Paper Mill Playhouse New Voices 2017 Promo 4 by Paper Mill Playhouse
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin
The musical, which stars two-time Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Willy Wonka, officially opened April 23 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin
The musical, which stars two-time Tony winner Christian Borle as Willy Wonka, officially opened April 23 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
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Big-budget films receive increase in tax relief to almost £600m by Mark Sweney
The Treasury paid out £750m last year to encourage creative industries that pass ‘cultural test’ to qualify as BritishThe government paid out almost £600m in tax relief last year to the makers of blockbus…
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Theater Legend Harold Prince & the Cast of Prince of Broadway Poised for Great White Way Bow by Lindsey Sullivan
West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Sweeney Todd, The Phantom of the Opera, Evita—these are all among the beloved Broadway musicals that the legendary Harold Prince has directed, produced and conceived.…
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1pm
Review: Compagnie XY Proves Its Strength Is Working Together by Sheila Kogan
By Sheila Kogan, Contributing Writer, July 20, 2017 Compagnie XY is a French-based circus, but there’s no big top, no trapeze rig, no spangled leotards nor wild animals. Instead, it is a troupe of individuals…
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A Bill Funding Arts and Humanities Endowments Passes House Committee by Graham Bowley
Months after President Trump proposed eliminating the N.E.A. and the N.E.H., a bill to finance them was approved by the appropriations panel.
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Video Flash: Watch George Salazar in a Video of "Michael in the Bathroom" From Be More Chill
The musical by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz will be licensed by R&H Theatricals.
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Video Flash: Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Take Over Recording Studio for War Paint
Watch the two divas in this new "Making of the Cast Album" video, featuring exclusive footage.
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Michael Urie Set to Play Hamlet at DC's Shakespeare Theatre Company by BroadwayWorld
The Shakespeare Theatre Company STC just announced that Michael Urie will lead the cast of Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy, Hamlet, at Sidney Harman Hall, January 16-February 25, 2018. Hamlet will be dire…
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Look Back at Santino Fontana on the Stage as He Prepares to Sail on Playbill Travel’s Rhine River Cruise by Hannah Vine
It’s not too late to book your trip to hear the Tony nominee and more of Broadway’s best in August.
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Sylvan Esso - Die Young | Kenzie Crosley Choreography | Dance Stories by DanceOn
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Theatre News: Stephanie Clift joins The Wedding Singer UK tour
Clift takes over the role of Holly from the start of August
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Theatre News: Ovalhouse announces autumn season
Ovalhouse's autumn season tackles the big issues, from sex work to social care, asylum seekers and transgenderism, but there's heartwarming stuff for the kids to watch too
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Daniel Radcliffe Stars In "Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead" at Barbican by Blouin Artinfo
Daniel Radcliffe is among the stars in “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead,” Sir Tom Stoppard’s existentialist tragicomedy, which is being screened at the Barbican Centre in London after playing at t…
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In the Netherlands, the Avant-Garde Is the Establishment by American Theatre Editors
Dutch artists like Ivo van Hove and Wunderbaum only became mainstream forces after an audience revolt. Will the tide ever take a similar turn in the U.S.?
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Marvin's Room: :15 Post-Open Spot by Roundabout Theatre Company
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Marvin's Room - :30 Post-Open Spot by Roundabout Theatre Company
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Noel Sullivan & More Join John Owen Jones in TIGER BAY THE MUSICAL at Wales Millennium Centre by BroadwayWorld
Survival, romance and atonement in a diverse community Tiger Bay the Musical, takes place in what was once the most cosmopolitan port in the world, Cardiff Bay.
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Christiane Noll and In Transit Composer to Perform at August Broadway Jazz Session by Robert Viagas
Russ Kaplan and his eight-piece band will also welcome Mariand Torres at Green Room 42 in NYC.
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Review: Arcadia by Pj Grisar
A visit to Sidley Park is never for naught. In Potomac Theatre Project (PTP/NYC)’s light-on-its feet production of Tom Stoppard’s 1993 masterpiece, Arcadia, the play proves as timeless as ever; the…
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VIDEO: Go Inside the Making of the WAR PAINT Cast Recording! by Stage Tube
Ghostlight Records is celebratingthe Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical WAR PAINT - starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole - with a special new Making of the C…
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Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Martin Short & More Will Honor David Letterman with Mark Twain Prize by BroadwayWorld
A lineup of leading performers, including Jimmy Kimmel, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short, Sarah Silverman, Eddie Vedder, and others will salute David Letterman at the 20th ann…
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‘Ugly Betty’s’ Michael Urie will be Michael Kahn’s last Hamlet by Peter Marks
The actor studied the role under the D.C. Shakespeare director at Juilliard.
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For National Moon Day: 33 Tin Pan Alley Songs About the Moon by Trav S.d.
It’s National Moon Day — commemorating that day in 1969 when “the Eagle [had] Landed.” Neil Armstrong took his historic stroll the following day. I seem to remember a quote from Orson We…
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An Injury review at Ovalhouse, London – ‘ambitious storytelling’ by Bridget Minamore
How complicit are we all when it comes to capitalism, war, and violence in society? Very, is the answer in Kieran Hurley’s
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Review: “Karon the Barbarian” at Dad’s Garage is a silly summer show with lots of charm by Andrew Alexander
Times being what they are, you may just find yourself in the mood for a show that has nothing to do with anything that matters to anyone. The charmingly silly Karon the Barbarian at Dad’s Garage, running thro…
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INTERVIEW: Edinburgh Spotlight On… Julius Caesar’s Amanda LaBonte by Daniel Perks
First up in our Spotlight feature is Julius Caesar, which plays Edinburgh Festival from 14 – 26 August 2017. I caught up with actor Amanda LaBonte.
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Theater News: Red Bull Theater Announces Casts for 2017 Short New Play Festival
Emily Donahoe, Clifton Duncan, and more will participate in the seventh annual event.
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Photo Flash: Broadway's 1984 Gifts Fans With Copies of George Orwell's Novel
Penguin Random House supplied copies of the novel in celebration of both the book's and the play's success.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at noon
SHOWBIZ NATION: Interview with CHRISTOPHER M. HOWARD by Michael J. Roberts
Christopher M. Howard (Dance Captain) discusses his work in the National Tour of “AN AMERICAN [...]
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‘A Quick 5’ with Clinton Brandhagen by Mark Beachy
One of New York City’s top headshot photographers, Clinton Brandhagen specializes in headshots for actors, executives, and business professionals. His clients include actors, law firms, medical offic…
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WATCH: The Broadway Cast - The Creative Process
Join Playbill and some of Broadway's most iconic creatives as they discuss what it takes to make a Broadway musical.
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Hamilton's Brandon Victor Dixon Will Join Saycon Sengbloh, Marc Kudisch & More for Suzan-Lori Parks' "Red Letter Plays" at Signature by Andy Lefkowitz
Tony nominees Brandon Victor Dixon, Saycon Sengbloh and Marc Kudisch are among the cast set to take on roles in Suzan-Lori Parks' "Red Letter Plays," which will feature her works F**cking A a…
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Lions, Tigers, Bares! Watch Teaser for Wizard of Oz-Themed West End Bares by Andrew Gans
Ruby Strippers will be presented October 29 at London's Novello Theatre.
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House Appropriations Committee Proposes $5 Million Cut to NEA Budget—Not a Total Elimination by Ryan McPhee
The committee’s approved interior bill grants the National Endowment for the Arts a sum that would ensure its survival.
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Theatre News: A Week in the Life of: Oliver Twist's Gbemisola Ikumelo
In the week running up to previews, Ikumelo shows us the Twist cast in action
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Features: Top 10 uses of tech at this year's Edinburgh festival
The Edinburgh festivals offer the opportunity to experience cutting edge tech on stage - see what we're looking forward to the most
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Theatre News: Noel Sullivan and John Owen-Jones to star in Tiger Bay the Musical
The new musical will have its world premiere at Wales Millennium Centre
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Experience the Grace and Beauty of the 2017 Fire Island Dance Festival by Robert Viagas
Held July 14–16 by the water in Fire Island Pines, the event raised a record $585,045.
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Watch Jason Robert Brown Lead the Band for the Overture From Prince of Broadway by Olivia Clement
Can you catch all 19 songs from Harold Prince’s legendary career?
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FIRST LOOK: Be the First to Hear the Overture From Prince of Broadway
Harold Prince is a legend in the American theatre—the acclaimed director and producer behind a long list of America’s most iconic musicals and the winner of a staggering, record-breaking 21 Tony Awa…
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Photo Flash: 1984 Audience Strikes a Pose for Big Brother by BroadwayWorld
In celebration of the headline-grabbing Broadway stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel1984, as well as the novel's resurgence at the top of the best-seller lists,Penguin Random Housegifted copies …
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Casting announced for Rita, Sue and Bob Too by Tim Bano
Casting has been announced for Out of Joint’s upcoming production of Rita, Sue and Bob Too. James Atherton, Taj Atwal, Sally Bankes,
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FRINGE FRIENDS: Making Friends at Capital Fringe by Guest Writer
Some people find the Fringe festival to be an intimidating environment. Sure there’s a ton of great art and stuff going on, but how can one truly connect with the people behind the art and form meaningful bon…
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“Women doing Shakespeare knackered.” Titus Andronicus is lewd, bloody and free! by Jon Jon Johnson
Jon Johnson here, managing to score an interview with the director of Shakespeare in the Pub’s “Fringe” offering – Titus Andronicus, as well as the head honcho of the company itself. I’m pleased t…
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The Kinsey Sicks in Things You Shouldn’t Say (review) by Christopher Henley
I’ve just spent a most unexpectedly engaging evening at the theatre, seeing the “dragapella beautyshop quartet” known as The Kinsey Sicks in their return to Theater J, whereat they’ve been in residence …
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Prurience review at Southbank Centre, London – ‘astute and discomforting’ by Anna Winter
There’s nothing really prurient about Prurience. Christopher Green’s show is a clever and discomforting exploration of consumption – compulsive and conscious –
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Michael Campayno: A Wicked Time by Broadway Style Guide Team
The Wicked star answers a round of rapid-fire questions as he prepares to leave the show.
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Barrett Doss: Just Love by Suzy Evans
The Groundhog Day star went from understudy to leading lady, and she shares the details behind her breakout role that almost didn't happen.
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THE GOD OF HELL – Theatre N16 by Shanine Salmon
Written as a response to George W Bush’s Republican Party’s war on terror following the attacks in September 2001 only 12 years after this play’s premiere America seems to be run by a God of Hell now whil…
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Constellation of Characters: A Review of Beauty’s Daughter at American Blues Theater by Irene Hsiao by Irene Hsiao
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Theater News: Casting Announced for Signature Theatre's Red Letter Plays
Christine Lahti and Jocelyn Bioh will be among the stars featured in Suzan-Lori Parks's modern takes on The Scarlet Letter.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11am
Strong cast connects with High Park audience in Twelfth Night: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic
Canadian Stage production is a bit too high-concept and fuzzy in places.
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‘Opportunities for older female actors not improving’ – Stockard Channing by Giverny Masso
Grease actor Stockard Channing has said she “isn’t optimistic” that opportunities for older female performers will improve. Speaking at a press event
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Lolita Chakrabarti and Monica Dolan to judge new monologue competition by Tim Bano
Lolita Chakrabarti and Monica Dolan are among judges for a new monologue writing competition. Heretic Voices is inviting submissions for dramatic writing
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Encounter at The Cultch, Vancouver by Blouin Artinfo
Encounter will perform at Yorke Theatre of The Cultch, Vancouver.Touted as the best physical theatre out of India, Encounter brings forth the struggles and challenges of the indigenous communities of India in t…
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‘The Death of Louis XIV’ at Institut français du Royaume-Uni, London by Blouin Artinfo
Directed by acclaimed Catalan director Albert Serra, “The Death of Louis XIV” is currently being screened at the Institut français du Royaume-Uni, London.Starring Jean-Pierre Léaud in the title role, the …
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Nathan Carter at Toronto Centre For the Arts by Blouin Artinfo
Nathan Carter will perform at the George Weston Recital Hall of Toronto Centre For the Arts, Toronto as part of his debut North American Tour.Carter has until now released nine studio albums, three live al…
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Nani With Mega Bog at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo
Nani will perform with Mega Bog at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles.Nani is a manic-wave band based out of Los Angeles. The band proudly released their first EP recorded with maverick producer Ross Robinson in Veni…
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Stef Chura at Bootleg Theater, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo
Stef Chura will perform at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, supported by Moaning, Shannon Lay (Feels), and Soccer Mommy.Stef Chura's first studio album, "Messes," was inspired from her experience during her init…
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‘Ocean's Eleven’ at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, New York by Blouin Artinfo
2001 American comedy heist film and a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack film of the same name "Ocean's Eleven" will be screened at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building in New York.The film was directed by Steven Soderbergh a…
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‘David Lynch: The Art Life’ at the Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo
The 2016 documentary film "David Lynch: The Art Life" will be screened at the Barbican Centre in London.The film is directed by Jon Nguyen. The film follows the life and career of master director, screenwriter …
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‘News from Home’ Brings Manhattan to Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo
The 1977 avant-garde documentary film "News from Home" will be screened at the Barbican Centre in London. The film is written and directed by Chantal Akerman. This hauntingly beautiful film brings us…
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‘The Italian Job’ at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building, New York by Blouin Artinfo
The 1969 British crime-caper film "The Italian Job" will be on screen at BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building in New York.The film is written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Michael Deeley and directed by Peter Col…
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Brandon Victor Dixon, Saycon Sengbloh, Marc Kudisch & More Set for Suzan-Lori Parks' "Red Letter Plays" at Signature by Andy Lefkowitz
Tony nominees Brandon Victor Dixon, Saycon Sengbloh and Marc Kudisch are among the cast set to take on roles in Suzan-Lori Parks' "Red Letter Plays," which will feature her works F**cking A a…
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Tickets Are Now On Sale for Lisa Lampanelli's New Play Stuffed by Broadway.com
Tickets are now on sale for comedian Lisa Lampanelli new play, Stuffed, set to begin performances at off-Broadway's Westside Theatre on October 5 with an opening night scheduled for October 19. Directe…
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The Merchant of Venice review at Royal Opera House, London – ‘incisively played’ by Inge Kjemtrup
Exactly why composer Andre Tchaikowsky – gay, Jewish and depressive – chose The Merchant of Venice, with its heavy-handed anti-Semitism, as the
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Barbican and Guildhall team up for culture hub in Square Mile by Tim Bano
Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Barbican Centre are among five London organisations that have partnered to transform London’s Square
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Brandon Victor Dixon, Elizabeth Stanley, and More Tapped for The Red Letter Plays by Olivia Clement
See who’s starring in the Suzan-Lori Parks works at the Signature Theatre.
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London arts centres launch #EveryChildTheatre campaign to provide free tickets for kids by Press Releases
MyTheatreMates are delighted to champion The Albany and ARC Stockton's major new initiative to make theatre freely accessible to local children in south London. The #EveryChildTheatre campaign has already attra…
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Plans to build museum in Blackpool’s Pavilion Theatre abandoned by Georgia Snow
Plans for a £26 million entertainment museum at Blackpool’s Pavilion Theatre have been scrapped. The council has claimed the project had become
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Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz's BE MORE CHILL Musical to be Licensed by R&H Theatricals by BroadwayWorld
BE MORE CHILL - the new musical with music and lyrics byJoe Iconis, book by Joe Tracz, and based on the novel by Ned Vizzini - will be licensed by RampH Theatricals, a division of Rodgers amp Hammerstein.
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From Page to Stage unveils 56-strong company for 2017 by Giverny Masso
From Page to Stage has announced a cast of 56 actors who will perform in its summer festival of new musical work
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Theatre News: Casting announced for In Response To... Politics gala
Theatre Renegade's charity event runs at The Other Palace on 24 July
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Andrew Garfield clarifies Angels in America comments after backlash by Matilda Martin, Matilda Martin
Actor said comments he made in an interview about the play were 'twisted' by the media
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Entrants must submit a monologue of between 15 and 45 minutes in length.
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Long Wharf Theatre, Virginia Opera, Maximum Entertainment, and Magic Theatre Are Hiring by Playbill Staff
Playbill.com's Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. From auditions to administrative roles, Playbill.com is the online source for careers in theatre.
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Be More Chill Now Available for Licensing; New Music Video Released by Olivia Clement
In celebration of the licensing agreement, a video of “Michael in the Bathroom,” starring George Salazar, has been released.
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Stephen Bogardus Will Star in World Premiere of Something Wicked This Way Comes Musical by Andrew Gans
Complete casting has been announced for the new musical, which will play the Delaware Theatre Company in September.
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Coming up, as if you didn’t know, #EdFringe 2017. Who’s excited? by Daniel Perks
In August it all kicks off, the 70th anniversary of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For three weeks, Scotland’s capital, welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe.
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Photo Flash: Anastasia Crosses the 100 Performance Mark
The musical, directed by Darko Tresnjak, plays at Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 10am
Stephen Sondheim on a Female Lead in Company: ‘What Is There to Lose?’ by Ryan McPhee
The legendary composer opens up about Marianne Elliott's decision to reverse the genders in an upcoming revival.
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BWW Interview: Freema Agyeman Talks APOLOGIA, Sense8 And The Female Doctor by Marianka Swain
Freema Agyeman rose to fame with roles on TV shows like Doctor Who, Torchwood, Law and Order UK and Sense8. Now, she's making her West End debut in black comedy Apologia at Trafalgar Studios, alongside Stockard…
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Wildhorne’s Bonnie and Clyde musical (review) by Susan Galbraith
Times is hard in Bonnie and Clyde. Some would say not so different from now. Climate shifting, turning the land into a dustbowl. Whole businesses destroyed. Banks going under. People out of work. They disco…
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Tonic Celebrates Harriet Walter, Marianne Elliott and Nina Steiger in The Fourth Panel Event From Tonic Theatre by BroadwayWorld
Tonic Theatre has just announced the full panel for their fourth Tonic Celebrates, which will take place at the Soho Theatre Upstairs on the 31st July. Tonic Theatre's Director Lucy Kerbel will chair the conver…
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Strawdog sets 2017-18 season by Morgan Greene
Strawdog Theatre Company announced its 30th season Thursday, the first to take place at the company's new home on Berenice Avenue. First up is the previously announced Chicago premiere of Robert O'Hara's "Bar…
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Prurience review – come and join the self-help group for porn addicts by Lyn Gardner
Blue Room, Royal Festival Hall, London It’s hard to know who is acting and who is oversharing in a show that explores our personal experience of pornography – and tests the limits of theatreChris is our gro…
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Jazz in July: Dick Hyman Forever! by Sandi Durell
By Marilyn Lester Possibly there could have been no better way to kick off the 92Y’s annual Jazz in July series than to honor its original Artistic Director, Richard “Dick” Hym…
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Cultural Trust vice president tapped to head August Wilson Center by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture didn’t have to go far to find its new CEO and president. After a three-year search, the board on Thursday named Janis Burley Wilson to lead the center int…
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Broadway Bucket List: Watch Lesli Margherita Sing Through 3.5 of Her Dream Roles
Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita sings Evita, Into the Woods, Spider Woman & more!
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Funny Lady: 15 Minutes with ‘Numbers Nerds’ Sharon Sachs by Matthew Wexler
Sharon Sachs joins the company of 'Numbers Nerds,' part of the New York Musical Festival.
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10,000 Comic Books Donated To Trinity Library by Susan Dunne
For more than 150 years, Hartford's Watkinson Library has been a research hub. Today, the collection housed at Trinity College includes 200,000 volumes dating back 10 centuries, including an 11th-century Greek …
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London’s Angels in America, Starring Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield, Hits Cinemas Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg
The first part of Tony Kushner’s epic play is broadcast live to U.S. movie theatres July 20.
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Site-Specific, Environmental Stagings of Tennessee Williams and Shakespeare Will Play Provincetown by Andrew Gans
Audience members will move from room to room in the historic Gifford House Inn.
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National Theatre Live: Angels in America Trailer by Broadwaydirect
Angels In America: Part One will be broadcast in cinemas today. To find a screening near you, click HERE. The post National Theatre Live: Angels in America Trailer appeared first on Broadway Direct.
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Video: In rehearsals with The Little Beasts
The work in progress musical opens at The Other Palace this week
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Theatre News: Harriet Walter joins Marianne Elliott for next Tonic Celebrates event
The pair will also be joined by dramaturg Nina Steiger
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New Records: Listening to ‘Groundhog Day’ and ‘Hello, Dolly!’ by Steve Cohen
New Records is our column about recordings of shows and concerts. It’s a companion to the reviews that regularly appear here on DC Metro Theater Arts. This month we take a look at albums from two more shows f…
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Musical Comedy Curvy Widow Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement
Nancy Opel stars as a recently widowed woman who immerses herself in the modern dating scene.
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Tony Winner Billy Porter and Husband, Adam Porter-Smith, Help Actors With New Eyewear Line by Ruthie Fierberg
The Kinky Boots actor and his husband offer free eye exams and discounts on frames with the launch of Native Ken’s new collection.
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Text of the Day: Hir by Aleks Sierz
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 9am
Pantless Hummingbird Productions Presents London Premiere of Francesca Van Horne's TALES FROM THE TRUNDLE by BroadwayWorld
After successful runs of TALES FROM THE TRUNDLE - a new play by Francesca Van Horne - at the prestigious 7th Annual United Solo Festival in New York City and The Jalopy Theatre in Brooklyn, following a private …
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Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre Celebrate Success of Theatre Tax Relief Scheme by BroadwayWorld
Theatre trade organisations Society of London Theatre SOLT and UK Theatre UKT have welcomed the publication of the first set of figures following the introduction of Theatre Tax Relief in 2014.
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Madalena Alberto and More to Star in IN RESPONSE TO...POLITICS by BroadwayWorld
In the wake of a global shift in politics that saw reality star Donald Trump become the 45th President of the United States of America, Nigel Farage's Brexit campaign win the majority and the Conservative party…
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Olivia Wilde Says She's "Honored" Jennifer Lawrence Vomited During Broadway's '1984'
"As long as I have a play, Jennifer Lawrence has a place to puke."read more
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First Look at Sienna Miller in the Young Vic Revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Hannah Vine
Jack O’Connell co-stars in the West End production that began previews July 13 at the Apollo Theatre.
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Schedule of Upcoming London Shows
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Linda Mugleston Made Her HELLO, DOLLY! Debut by BroadwayWorld
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Linda Mugleston made her debut as Dolly Gallagher Levi yesterday afternoon in Hello, Dolly Mugleston was filling in for Tony winner Bette Midler.
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'Luzia' and ' Something Rotten,' a pair not to miss by Chris Jones
For the first time in its history, the Cirque du Soleil has a touring production under its signature grand chapiteau that doesn't dwell in an abstract conceit. "Luzia," which opens in Chicago on Friday night fo…
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We Were There: The Three Musketeers by Rachel Jarvis
At the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park, tucked between a baseball diamond and a playground, the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s fast-paced swashbuckling retelling of The Three Musketeer’s,…
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Review: Marvin's Room by Diane Snyder
A popular play in the 1990s, Marvin’s Room was a hit Off-Broadway show that became a film but, until now, never landed on Broadway.
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GRACE NOTES: Thursday, July 20, 2017 by Susan Grace
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Loyle Carner at O2 Academy Brixton, London by Blouin Artinfo
Loyle Carner will perform at O2 Academy Brixton, London.To promote his debut album, titled "Yesterday's Gone," the artist is set to play a headlining show at the academy. His album was released on 20 January 20…
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Blondie at O2 Academy Brixton, London by Blouin Artinfo
Blondie will perform at O2 Academy Brixton, London.The American rock band is returning to UK to promote its album, Pollinator which was released on May 5, 2017. The band is expected to perform something new for…
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Trailer: Tanguera at Sadler's Wells by Officiallondontheatre
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'A Trip To Spain' at IFC Center, New York by Blouin Artinfo
IFC Center will soon be playing the 2017 British drama, "A Trip to Spain."Directed by Michael Winterbottom, the drama shows Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon embarking on another deliciously deadpan culinary road tri…
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Barrie Rutter resigns from Northern Broadsides due to stagnant funding by Chris Wiegand
Artistic director and founder cites lack of increase in Arts Council England support for decision to leave the Yorkshire company next AprilBarrie Rutter is to step down as artistic director of Northern Broadsid…
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Photos: First look at Sienna Miller and Jack O'Connell in Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
Benedict Andrews' production opens in the West End next week
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Theatre News: Fra Fee and Joanna Riding among cast for Barricade for Batley fundraiser
The concert takes place at The Other Palace this Sunday
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Theatre News: Rebecca Trehearn to star in West End Bares: Ruby Strippers
The charity performance runs at the Novello Theatre in October
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Review: Review: Prurience (Southbank Centre)
Christopher Green examines porn addiction and the self-help phenomenon in this immersive theatre piece
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'The Marriage of Kim K': Theater Review
Kim Kardashian’s love life gets operatic treatment in the new British stage musical 'The Marriage of Kim K,' which is heading for London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. read more
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Seoul mates: how UK and South Korea are sharing arts by Nick Awde
The UK is hosting a cultural exchange with South Korea over the next 14 months, starting at Edinburgh and set to peak
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How learning-disabled artists are fighting to be taken seriously by Bella Todd
How do we critique theatre by artists with learning difficulties? Are these performers regarded as less able than those with physical disabilities? Bella
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Paper Creatures: What we’ve learnt (so far) about creating a theatre company by Guest Bloggers
What have two twenty-something actors learned from starting their own theatre company? What advice would they give to others considering it
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Fringe in France: How Villereal is providing a springboard for new wave by Ian Herbert
Villereal has developed a unique experience for performers and visitors alike at its annual festival. Ian Herbert enjoys the difference As the
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Immersive theatre, games and escape rooms: the shows you control by Tom Wicker
From the Crystal Maze to live adventure shows, interactive events are gaining popularity. Tom Wicker looks at the theatre companies that are
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Discipleship by Emma@howlround.com (ebaar-Bittman)
By Tom Block. In his latest installment, Tom Block explores how Dietrich Bonhoeffer's work could impact theatre.
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 8am
Review: “Between Riverside and Crazy” at True Colors is uneven but has its meaningful moments by Kelundra Smith
“Don’t be the old black in the new white world.” These words, uttered by Detective Audrey O’Connor, hang in the air in Stephen Aldy Guirgis’ 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Between Riverside and Craz…
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Director Looks For Right Tone For Goodspeed's 'Oklahoma!' by Christopher Arnott
In East Haddam, the wind goes sweeping down the Connecticut River rather than the plain. But Jenn Thompson is feeling right at home, bringing Rodgers and Hammerstein's game-changing 1943 musical "Oklahoma!" to …
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BWW's On This Day - July 20, 2017
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events
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BWW Review: Oscar Isaac Stars in Sam Gold's Jaunty Rendering of HAMLET by Michael Dale
Though your ticket says you're seated at The Public's Anspacher Theater, don't be surprised if once director Sam Gold's jaunty mounting of Shakespeare's Hamlet shifts into gear, you find yourself wondering if y…
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Stephen Sondheim Speaks Out on Female Bobby in Upcoming Marianne Elliot-Directed COMPANY by BroadwayWorld
Back in November, BroadwayWorld reported that Stephen Sondheim agreed to director Marianne Elliot's request to change the gender of the beloved character Bobby in her upcoming production of Company in the West …
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The Stage launches a new app for theatre news, reviews and jobs by Sally Longstaff
The Stage has relaunched The Stage App providing news, reviews, job listings, advice and more. The first for performing arts industry news,
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Blog Post: What happens when theatre becomes a home for local artists? by Matthew Xia
When I arrived at the Exchange in 2014, Sarah Frankcom had recently taken over as sole Artistic Director and the company was in the process of being redefined to reflect a city that was more creatively ambitiou…
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‘It’s a radical piece of storytelling – such an act of imagination’ – Disco Pigs: opening night by Giverny Masso
As Disco Pigs, starring Harry Potter actor Evanna Lynch, opens at London’s Trafalgar Studios, Giverny Masso joins the opening-night celebrations to talk to
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Daniel Day Lewis – Joan Copeland by Sandi Durell
by Joel Vig The world of show business was knocked for a loop recently by the unexpected announcement that Daniel Day Lewis plans to retire from the acting profession. Daniel Day Lewis is the only leading ma…
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WATCH: In rehearsal for Skin Deep, about history’s most bloodthirsty female serial killer by Press Releases
SKIN DEEP, Lee Anderson's new play which returns to London for this summer's Camden Fringe Festival, explores what drove one of history's most prolific female serial killers. The Attila Theatre production has a…
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 7am
All comedians have a friend in Randy Newman by David Elms
Don’t be fooled by the slurred, common-man delivery: the writer of Short People and other staples is one of music’s sharpest satirists, capable of duping even his targets with his deceptively simple songsYo…
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Trailer: An American In Paris by Officiallondontheatre
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Woyzeck in Winter review – triumphant union of Büchner and Schubert by Michael Billington
Black Box, GalwayThe anguish and torment of Büchner’s tragedy and Schubert’s song cycle Winterreise are fused to brilliant effect in this pioneering piece of music-theatre Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck is one…
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FIRST LOOK: Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof by Douglas Mayo
By Douglas Mayo We are pleased to bring you these great first look production photos by Johan Persson of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof starring Sienna Miller, Jack O'Connell and Colm Meaney at Londo…
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Heretic Productions Launches New Monologue Writing Competition by BroadwayWorld
Heretic Productions today announces Heretic Voices, a new nationwide competition to find the best new writing in monologue form, with the four winners receiving a full production in the main space at the Arcola…
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Photo Flash: First Look at AN INJURY at Ovalhouse by BroadwayWorld
Ovalhouse and Permanent Red present AN INJURY, a new play about violence and love from the award-winning team behind Heads Up, written by Kieran Hurley and directed by alex swift at Ovalhouse, running 18-22 Jul…
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Photo Flash: First Look at CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at the Apollo Theatre by BroadwayWorld
The adult cast for the Young Vic's West End production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at the Apollo Theatre comprises Sienna Miller Maggie, Jack O'Connell Brick, Colm Meaney Big Daddy, Lisa Palfrey Big Mama, Hayley S…
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Derren Brown Brings UNDERGROUND to the West End by BroadwayWorld
From 11 Oct 2017, the nation's favourite dark manipulator of magic and mind control will perform his latest stage show, DERREN BROWN UNDERGROUND at the Playhouse Theatre, London, for a limited season until the …
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Lions and Tigers and Bares, Oh My! Theme Announced For WEST END BARES by BroadwayWorld
Now in its eighth year as the West End's hottest annual fundraiser, join the cast of WEST END BARES as they strip off to see the Wizard in WEST END BARES RUBY STRIPPERS at The Novello Theatre on Sunday 29 Octob…
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Dessert, Southwark Playhouse, London, review: It vents its eloquent anger on economic inequality by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor
Trevor Nunn directs Oliver Cotton's new play which explores wealth and greed with plenty of twists and turns
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BWW Morning Brief July 20th, 2017 - CURVY WIDOW and More! by Jessica Khan
Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news CURVY WIDOW, starring Nancy Opel, begins Off-Broadway tonight
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Broadway Comes To Miramar With Cultural Center’s Festival by Bill Hirschman
A production of Dreamgirls was already planned for the Miramar Cultural Center's summer season, but became the perfect "launching pad" for the City of Miramar's First Annual Broadway Festival of South Florida.
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NEWS: Derren Brown returns to West End, Underground has 35 performances at Playhouse by Press Releases
Derren Brown, “the nation’s favourite dark manipulator of magic and mind control”, will perform his latest stage show, DERREN BROWN: UNDERGROUND at the West End’s Playhouse Theatre, Londo…
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Autumn casting news: Oslo, Doubt & Chichester’s Norman Conquests by Ian Foster
I want to be able to resist anything to do with Alan Ayckbourn but the cast and creatives for Chichester's production of The Norman Conquests is making it very hard indeed. Wunderkind director Blanche McIntyre …
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 6am
Barrie Rutter to leave Northern Broadsides after 25 years by Georgia Snow
Barrie Rutter is to step down as artistic director of Northern Broadsides, 25 years after he founded the company. Rutter cited a
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Theatre News: Casting announced for Rita, Sue and Bob Too at the Royal Court
Max Stafford-Clark returns to direct Andrea Dunbar's play 35 years after the original production
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James Atherton, Taj Atwal, Sally Bankes, and More to Star in RITA, SUE, AND BOB TOO by BroadwayWorld
James Atherton, Taj Atwal, Sally Bankes, Gemma Dobson, Samantha Robinson and David Walker have been cast in Rita, Sue and Bob Too directed by Max Stafford-Clark.
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Barrie Rutter OBE to Step Down as Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides by BroadwayWorld
Northern Broadsides today announced that their founder and artistic director Barrie Rutter OBE will step down in April 2018 after leading the company for twenty-five years.
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Guest Blog: Director Adam Spreadbury-Maher On COMING CLEAN by Guest Blog: Adam Spreadbury-Maher
I wanted to direct Coming Clean for the King's Head Theatre because I think it's a beautiful piece of work by a wonderful playwright. I'm astonished that it's not had a major London revival in the 35 years sinc…
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Casting announced for Rita Sue and Bob Too tour by Douglas Mayo
By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for Andrea Dunbar's landmark play Rita, Sue and Bob Too directed by Max Stafford-Clark which starts a UK tour on the 6th September 2017. Best friends Rita and…
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New post-show Q&A: Songwriters’ showcase opening From Page to Stage festival by Terri Paddock
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will help open the fifth annual From Page to Stage season of new musicals with an opening night panel debate including festival f…
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 5am
NEWS: Hollyoaks’ James Atherton stars in Out of Joint’s Rita, Sue & Bob Too revival by Press Releases
Taj Atwal, Gemma Dobson and James Atherton (well known from TV’s Hollyoaks and Coronation Street) are Rita, Sue and Bob Too in Max Stafford-Clark’s new Out of Joint production of Andrea DunbarR…
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, July 20, 2017 by Matt Tamanini
Listen: Mayor de Blasio to Tie Arts Funding to Diversity, Tony Kushner Talks Trump Play and “West Side Story” Remake, and Get Tickets to See Nikki M. James in “Bubbly Black Girl!” “…
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Summer in London review at Theatre Royal Stratford East, London – ‘unabashedly heartfelt’ by Tom Wicker
Writer and director Rikki Beadle-Blair has put sexuality, gender and diversity at the heart of his work from early in his career.
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Review: Crestfall at Galway International Arts Festival by Chris McCormack
A vivid plane of toxic femininity: Chris McCormack reviews Druid's revival of Mark O’Rowe controversial play. The post Review: Crestfall at Galway International Arts Festival appeared first on Exeunt Magazine…
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NEWS: Northern Broadsides founder Barrie Rutter steps down as director after 25 years by Press Releases
Northern Broadsides today announced that their founder and artistic director Barrie Rutter OBE will step down in April 2018 after leading the company for twenty-five years. He has cited lack of suitable Arts Co…
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Exclusive Summer Offer: 43% Off Tickets For AN AMERICAN IN PARIS by BroadwayWorld
Hit musical AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, based on the Oscar-winning film, has taken the West End by storm, with standing ovations from the public and a record-setting 28 five-star reviews from UK critics.In our exclus…
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Theatre News: Derren Brown returns to the West End in September
His new show Underground runs at the Playhouse Theatre for a limited run
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Review: Review: An Injury (Ovalhouse)
Kieran Hurley and alex swift reunite after the award-winning Heads Up
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Theatre News: Barrie Rutter to step down as artistic director of Northern Broadsides
The actor and director founded the company 25 years ago
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The Editor’s View: ‘Chilled’ performances could become the noisy norm by Alistair Smith
Audience behaviour is always a subject of lively debate at The Stage. Rarely a week goes by without someone observing some kind
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Opera in the City Festival: ‘Opera doesn’t have to be elitist’ by Guest Bloggers
The inaugural Opera in the City Festival runs from 1 to 12 August 2017 at the Bridewell Theatre. Artistic director Pamela Schermann talks about the aims behind London’s new summer opera festival and what …
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Marianne Elliott: ‘Insecurity is part of the fabric of what we do. Everyone is insecure’ by Nick Smurthwaite
As the epic Angels in America continues its run at the National, its director – who has helmed some of theatre’s biggest
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Andrzej Lukowski: The West End is due an influx of new drama by Andrzej Lukowski
In 2014, I saw a play called Bakersfield Mist, a terrible American comedy that blithely squandered the acting talents of Ian McDiarmid
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WATCH: James Corden does Phantom of The Opera: The Crosswalk Musical
He already brought us GREASE but now it's time for a West End staple. As part of his "Crosswalk Musicals" segment, James Corden takes a classic show and condenses it into sections that last the time it takes to…
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 4am
INK – more thoughts by Libby Purves And Friends
With the news of its West End transfer in autumn – well deserved – I finally caught up with INK (reviewed here on opening night by Luke. I agree with his rating of five, and am as ever da…
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DISCO PIGS – Trafalgar Studios by Emma Clarendon
Enda Walsh’s play is a bit of an oddity – it is both bizarrely brilliant but can also seem at times as a bit of a chaotic mess, but thankfully John Haidar’s production sticks to being bizarrely brilliant …
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 3am
SPECIAL OFFER: An American In Paris – Save Up To 43% by Douglas Mayo
By Douglas Mayo The Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical An American In Paris, based on the Oscar®-winning film, has taken the West End by storm, with standing ovations from the public and a record-setting 28…
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Top 5 theatre jobs and auditions of the week – Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, Sheffield Theatres and more… by The Stage
This week’s top theatre jobs and auditions on The Stage Jobs includes technical jobs with Delfont Mackintosh Theatres, events production manager at Birmingham Hippodrome and
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 2am
Banner Year for the Hollywood Fringe by Peter Finlayson
The 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival did it again, With a significant rise in participation, attendance and revenue, it would seem that there is a hunger for new edgy works for Los Angeles audiences. Official HFF…
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Richard Jordan: Why the Bob Dylan ‘musical’ could be the most important West End show of the year by Richard Jordan
There is possibly more riding on Girl from the North Country when it opens next Wednesday at the Old Vic Theatre than any other show to play the
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Stephanie Street: Why don’t you see theatres led by a group of actors? by Stephanie Street
My first paid acting gig was a week at the Royal Court Theatre in London. It was a rehearsed reading of a knockout new
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 1am
Casting announced for Fever Pitch the opera by Douglas Mayo
By Douglas Mayo Twenty-five years after Nick Hornby's iconic book was first published, Highbury Opera Theatre have announced the casting for thier upcoming production of Fever Pitch the Opera which is to…
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DVR Alert: HAMILTON Star Miguel Cervantes Visits NBC's TODAY by TV News Desk
Today, July 20th, actor Miguel Cervantes, currently starring as Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of Hamilton, will stop by the 9- 10 amET hour of NBC's TODAY.
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CURVY WIDOW, Starring Nancy Opel, Begins Off-Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld
Curvy Widow, a new musical comedy with a book by Bobby Goldman, music and lyrics by Drew Brody Broadway Oh Hello Cutman, and directed by Peter Flynn Rhapsody in Seth Two Rooms, will play at the Westside Theatre…
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National Theatre's ANGELS IN AMERICA, Part One, Starring Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane and More, Hits Movie Theaters by BroadwayWorld
National Theatre Live presents ANGELS IN AMERICA, Tony Kushner's multi-award-winning two-part play.
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Fresh off of playing Glinda in Wicked and Sherrie in Rock of Ages on Broadway, Carrie St. Louis makes her Feinstein’s/54 Below solo debut!
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Thursday, July 20, 2017 at midnight
Interviews: Napoli, Brooklyn's Leading Ladies Share Beloved Memories of Mothers and Grandmothers
The stars of this world premiere about the lives of women in the 1960s talk the importance of family traditions.
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Review: Megastasis (Eclipse Theatre) by Lauren Whalen
Eclipse Theatre's mission of *one playwright one season* allows the audience to delve into a specific playwright's body of work. With the world premiere of Megastasis, playwright Kia Corthron brings an intimate…
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Innovative new production of The Cunning Little Vixen comes to Grimeborn by Douglas Mayo
By Douglas Mayo Director Guido Martin-Brandis brings an innovative new production of Janácek's The Cunning Little Vixen to the Arcola Theatre as part of the Grimeborn Festival 2017. Guido Martin-Brandis …
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Samantha Barks, Steve Kazee, and Liz Callaway Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below July 20–27 by Robert Viagas
See all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate venue.
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Third Time’s the Charm for Carrie St. Louis’ Something Good by Robert Viagas
The recent star of Wicked and 1776 will brinig her cabaret show back to Feinstein’s/54 Below.
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Playbill Mixtape: Rock Musical Edition by Ruthie Fierberg
Ramp up the volume to this playlist of anthems from Broadway’s iconic rock musicals.
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Foxy Roxie Hart Charlotte d’Amboise Returns to Broadway’s Chicago July 20 by Andrew Gans
The production is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history.
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DanceAfrica Pittsburgh pays tribute to master teacher Charles 'Baba Chuck' Davis by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Forty years ago, Chuck Davis -— affectionately known as “Baba Chuck” -— created the festival DanceAfrica to celebrate and preserve African dance traditions and culture. It started in Brooklyn and h…
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Pittsburgh things to do this weekend, July 20-23
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