Resource: Theatre Royal Winchester's Young Critics by Jake Orr

As part of our partnership with Theatre Royal Winchester we’re deliving the Young Critics scheme. An opportunity for young people in the South West of England to engage in a series of …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 7:45am on March 19, 2015☆⚑

American Theater Critics Association Names six finalists (with two from Chicago) for new play award by Hedy Weiss

The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) has selected six finalists for the Harold and Mimi ... The post American Theater Critics Association Names six finalists (with two from Chicag…

SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times at 3:48pm on March 18, 2015☆⚑

Your 2014 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award Winners by Colin Mitchell

Oh, the ties, always the ties, so many ties! The humanity! Why must there be so many ties? Can’t this “critical body of note” – after 40+ years of doing this – …

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 2:08pm on March 17, 2015☆⚑

Critics: Who Needs 'Em?

Why can't we all just get along?

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 9:26am on March 17, 2015☆⚑

2014 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award Winners Announced! by Playbill Staff

Actors Annette Bening, Cicely Tyson and Michael Urie are among the winners of the 46th annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards, which were presented March 16 in Glendale, CA.

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:00am on March 17, 2015☆⚑

Small theaters win big at L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards by Jessica Gelt

Small theaters took home top honors at the 46th annual L.A. Drama Critics Circle Awards on Monday night at Beyond the Stars Palace in Glendale.

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 1:30am on March 17, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Return to Review John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig by Playbill Staff

John Cameron Mitchell, the co-creator and original star of the Off-Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, returned to his glammed-up creation Jan. 21. Members of the p…

SOURCE: Playbill at 4:09pm on March 16, 2015☆⚑

Critics Climb Aboard Bway's Twentieth Century by David Lefkowitz

Old-fashioned, nostalgic glamour is big on Broadway this year, what with the eccentrics of "You Can't Take it with You" and the retro vibe of "Honeymoon in Vegas", not to mention the upcomin…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:19pm on March 16, 2015☆⚑

WEEK IN REVIEW, March 7-13: Audra McDonald On Her Way Back to Broadway, and Critics Don't Love First by Robert Simonson

Peter Morgan’s The Audience, which features Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II in imagined meetings with eight of her Prime Ministers, officially opened March 8 and, to the surpris…

SOURCE: Playbill at 2:15pm on March 13, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Did Chicago Critics Love Broadway-Aimed First Wives Club Musical? Read the Reviews Here by Andrew Gans

The Chicago premiere of the new Broadway-aimed musical First Wives Club officially opened March 11 at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre. The new musical stars Faith Prince, Carmen Cus…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:46am on March 12, 2015☆⚑

Theatre Review: 'Circle Mirror Transformation' at Rep Stage by Mark Beachy

Set in a community center adult creative drama class, Annie Baker’s Circle Mirror Transformation is a reflection of how seemingly silly drama exercises can actually illuminate the t…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 5:40am on March 11, 2015☆⚑

Sarah Brightman to Sing New Andrew Lloyd Webber Music from Outer Space! by BroadwayWorld

At the event, it was revealed that Brightman will team with her former husband, Andrew Lloyd Webber, to perform all- new music from the composer at the end of her 10-day mission.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44pm on March 10, 2015☆⚑

An engrossing Circle Mirror Transformation at Rep Stage by Jayne Blanchard

Pretending becomes a pretext for change in Annie Baker's subtly engrossing Circle Mirror Transformation, which unfolds with verite veracity at Rep Stage under the direction of Suzanne Beal. …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:49am on March 10, 2015☆⚑

NY Critics Bow Before Mirren in The Audience by David Lefkowitz

While American politics remains a rare topic on Broadway (this season's "Disgraced" notwithstanding), English intrigue is all the rage on the Great White Way. David Hare's socio-economic dis…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 1:24am on March 9, 2015☆⚑

'Circle Mirror Transformation' at Rep Stage by John Harding

The 2009 Obie-winning play Circle Mirror Transformation is like a five-finger exercise minus a digit or two. In its well-mounted area debut at Rep Stage in Howard County, it makes for a plea…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:13pm on March 7, 2015☆⚑

WEEK IN REVIEW, Feb. 28-March 6: Critics Don't Flip for Fish's Broadway Bow by Robert Simonson

Larry David is used to praise. The two sitcoms he created, “Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm,” are recognized by critics and fans as seminal works in the his…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:00pm on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Star of "The Following" and Tony-Nominated Broadway Talent to Feature in the Circle Concert Series by Olivia Clement

The Circle, a group of award-wining songwriters, will present their third concert of original songs in New York City. The evening will feature performances from Sam Underwood ("The …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Broadway: Larry David's "Fish" Gets Fried by Critics, Plus All Press Banned from Opening by Roger Friedman

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SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 10:34am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

FRIGID New York - "Cootie Catcher" - Circle, circle, dot, dot, now I've got my cootie shot by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonWhile it is one of my favorite NYC festivals, the fates conspired to keep me away from much of this year's FRIGID New York Festival.  I did, however, carve out time to …

SOURCE: Stage Buzz at 12:19am on March 6, 2015☆⚑

Bway Critics Fillet Larry David's Fish by David Lefkowitz

Just a couple of months ago, when plans were announced to bring Larry David's new play, "Fish in the Dark", to Broadway, even inside theater people knew precious little about the show. Peopl…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:23pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Review Round-Ups: Do critics enjoy playing Mike Bartlett's Game?

The new play from the author of Bull and King Charles III opened at the Almeida Theatre last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 1:00pm on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Helen Mirren Goes Full Circle

Roundabout Theatre honors 'The Audience' star at its spring gala, with performances from Alan Cumming, Kelli O'Hara, and Laura Osnes and presentations from Jennifer Garner and Alec Baldwin.

SOURCE: The Wall Street Journal at 8:16pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Actors' Equity Responds to L.A. Actors and Critics Infuriated by Proposal for More Pay by Michael Gioia

Following the news that Actors' Equity Association proposed a new Los Angeles 99-Seat Theatre Plan contract — which would guarantee actors and stage managers are paid a sal…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31pm on March 3, 2015☆⚑

Equity Fires Back at L.A. Theater Critics

The Actors’ Equity Association is engaged in an increasingly heated debate with critics of its minimum-wage proposal. The union has used its Twitter handle to promote its 99-seat …

SOURCE: Backstage at 1:41pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑

Actors' Equity Association Responds to the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle by Colin Mitchell

Well at least they’re paying attention. Here’s the latest I just received in response to the LADCC’s recent statement against the proposals from the AEA machine and its her…

SOURCE: Bitter Lemons at 12:45pm on March 2, 2015☆⚑