Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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'Scandalous,' 'Anarchist' Both Stage Swift Retreats from Broadway by David Rooney

The Kathie Lee Gifford musical and the new David Mamet play will both close less than a month after opening to negative reviews.read more

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Photo Flash: First Look at Chase Brock's Adaptation of THE NUTCRACKER at Flat Rock Playhouse! by BroadwayWorld

Prepare to experience The Nutcracker like never seen before as Flat Rock Playhouse, in partnership with Pardee Hospital and Pardee Hospital Foundation, presents the world premiere of The Nut…

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Broadway Manager Joan Sittenfield Writes E-Book READY? SET? ACT! by BroadwayWorld

Joan Sittenfield, former VP of Talent amp CastingUniversal Television, recently wrote an e-book for actors entitled Ready Set Act.

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'Scandalous,' 'Anarchist,' 'Chaplin' to close

It's going to be a dark Christmas for two new Broadway shows.

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David Mamet's The Anarchist, With Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, Will End Broadway Run Dec. 16 by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway world-premiere of Tony Award-nominated and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's two-woman drama The Anarchist, starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger, will end it…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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‘The Anarchist’ Announces Final Performance December 16 by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers have announced that The Anarchist, the new play written and directed by David Mamet, which began previews at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street) on Tuesday,…

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Review: A Civil War Christmas by David Gordon

Daniel Day-Lewis and Sally Field better watch out! There is a new pair of Lincolns in town, and their names are Bob Stillman and Alice Ripley.Honest Abe (Stillman, who looks like he's jumped…

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STAGE TUBE: Broadway's PICNIC Releases TV Commercial! by Stage Tube

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar. Academy Awa…

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Photo Flash: Artwork Revealed for SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE - THE MUSICAL! by BroadwayWorld

From composer and lyricist Ben Toth and Sam Forman and book writer Jeff Arch, Sleepless In Seattle The Musical, will be directed by Lonny Price, with Eric Stern as musical director, in its …

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Breaking News: THE ANARCHIST Starring Patti LuPone and Debra Winger to Close on Broadway December 16 by BroadwayWorld

Producers have announced that THE ANARCHIST, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, which began previews at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street on Tuesday, N…

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Review: A Reconstruction Named Desire by Michael Block

Arguably one of the most iconic of the Tennessee Williams canon of plays is A Streetcar Named Desire, a play rich with character, emotion, and some of the most recycled quotes in literatur…

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Terrence McNally's 'Golden Age' review

In 1989, Terrence McNally seduced theatergoers with the idea of Maria Callas as an opera fanatic's ideal in the thoughtful and delicious "Lisbon Traviata." Six years later, the playwright up…

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Golden Age: Theater Review by Frank Scheck

Terrence McNally's new play conveys the chaotic backstage goings-on during the 1835 premiere of Vincenzo Bellini's final opera. read more

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Foreigners fuel Broadway

Legit News: Tourists turned out for plays in 2011-12

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Koresh dancers soar in sync by Merilyn Jackson

Koresh Dance Company's Fall run "Trust"

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The Capitoline Lion Attacking a Horse – lecture at the Getty Villa by Pauline Adamek

In the earliest days of the Roman Empire, the symbol of Rome’s power was a massive marble lion savaging a horse.  Having traveled outside Rome for the first time in over two millennia, th…

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People You Should Know . . . Kelly O'Donnell by Zack Calhoon

KELLY O’DONNELL is a co-founder of Flux Theatre Ensemble. For Flux, Kelly directed Dog Act, Jacob’s House, Riding the Bull, Life is a Dream and Rue. She also directed readings of Liz Duf…

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‘Other Cinderella’ charming at Black Ensemble Theater

HEDY WEISS: This year’s version of Jackie Taylor’s hilarious takeoff of the fairy tale may be the best yet.

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Kathie Lee Gifford's 'Scandalous' Broadway musical to shut down by Gina Salamone

It sure is “Scandalous.” Kathie Lee Gifford’s struggling Broadway musical is shutting down less than four weeks after it opened.

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Julius Caesar – review by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, LondonI don't think we should get carried away and start arguing that single-sex Shakespeare is the only way forward. But, like Mark Antony, Phyllida Lloyd is a "shrewd con…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of THE ANARCHIST! by BroadwayWorld

Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles

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STAGE TUBE: Andrew Keenan-Bolger Goes INSIDE THE LION KING Anniversary Exhibit in NYC! by Stage Tube

In the video below, NEWSIES' Andrew Keenan-Bolger takes you through Inside The Lion King, a free exhibit in NYC to celebrate its 15th anniversary on Broadway. Click below to watch

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Benefits: Laughing Through Tears: A 25th Anniversary Performance of Steel Magnolias by Hannah Miet

"Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion," Truvy, a homegrown-beauty-salon owner in the (fictitious) parish of Chinquapin, Louisiana, says in Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, which or…

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Theater News: Broadway's Scandalous, With Book and Lyrics by Kathie Lee Gifford, to Close on December 9 by David Gordon

The Kathie Lee Gifford-penned musical Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson will end its Broadway run at the Neil Simon Theatre on Sunday, December 9. At the time of its …

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GOLDEN AGE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Cross as many centuries as you like, an artist's problems apparently don't change that much. No one respects him, no one understands him, no one sees what he sees in the way he sees it...

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McNally's Bittersweet 'Golden Age' Fulfills Its Promise

When I first caught Terrence McNally’s “Golden Age,” during the Kennedy Center’s 2010 McNally festival, in Washington, D.C., it was tonally and thematically inconsist…

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Kathie Lee Gifford's Scandalous, Starring Carolee Carmello, Sets Broadway Closing Date by Ryan Gilbert

Scandalous, the new Broadway musical from Kathie Lee Gifford, will hold its final performance on December 9 at the Neil Simon Theatre. The musical, which features a book and lyrics by Giffor…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Concert Review: Discovery Ensemble/Courtney Lewis at Sanders Theater by Jonathan Blumhofer

Bravo to Courtney Lewis and the Discovery Ensemble for programming Esa-Pekka Salonen's "Five Images" and pulling off such an engrossing performance.

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Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala, Dec 10 by BroadwayWorld

Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK honoring Christia…

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Photo Flash: Audra McDonald, Bette Midler and More at CityMeals on Wheels' 26th Annual Power Lunch for Women by BroadwayWorld

More than 350 women -- leaders of industry, media, government, and the arts gathered at The Plaza Hotel this afternoon for the Citymeals-on-Wheels 26th Annual Power Lunch for Women. This by…

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Simon Russell Beale – as you've never seen 'her' before

Unlike novels, plays are cryogenic. Novels are taken from their shelves, browsed in, read or reread. Most plays remain frozen in archives and libraries, awaiting the kiss of life.

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Julius Caesar, Donmar Warehouse by Alexandra Coghlan

There’s no ignoring gender in Julius Caesar. Whether it’s Portia’s “I grant I am a woman” speech, an enfeebled Caesar likened to a “sick girl”, or Cassius raging against oppres…

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Danny Groner: Why 2012 Was a Record Year for Broadway by Danny Groner

Broadway had a record year for both gross and attendance. If there were any surer sign that New York City was recovering from a financial crisis it's that. Known for their propensity to spen…

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ArtsBeat: Kathie Lee Gifford's 'Scandalous' to Close by Patrick Healy

"Scandalous" was the latest attempt by theater artists to create a musical that explored spiritual themes and aimed for audiences who might be drawn to stories about religious figures.

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St. Louis Art Museum unveils expansion, public debut in June

Artwork will be illuminated with natural light.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Scandalous, the Pop Musical About a Religious Superstar, Will Fold Dec. 9 by Kenneth Jones

Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, a musical passion project by writer Kathie Lee Gifford, will close on Broadway Dec. 9, its producers announced on Dec. 4. The biogr…

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Breaking News: Kathie Lee Gifford Penned SCANDALOUS to Close on Broadway December 9 by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway musical SCANDALOUS The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson will play its final performance at the Neil Simon Theatre 250 West 52nd Street on Sunday, December 9 at 3 p.…

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Theaters reap Knight Arts Challenge support by Christine Dolen

Last night, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation made South Florida artists and arts groups happy to the tune of $2.28 million. The Knight Arts Challenge will fund 34 projects, bringin…

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For WSC Avant Bard’s ‘Six Characters,’ mother, father and son all get into the act by Jessica Goldstein

Don’t worry about the Ingvarsson-Hemmingsen family. Yes, in the WSC Avant Bard production of “Six Characters in Search of an Author,” their familial relations are very, very dysfunctio…

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TT: Almanac

"Perhaps a creature of so much ingenuity and deep memory is almost bound to grow alienated from his world, his...

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TT: Snapshot

Clifford Brown performs "Oh, Lady Be Good" and "Memories of You" in 1955 on Soupy Sales' Soup's On. This clip...

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All Rodgers, All Hammerstein, All the Time by Peter Filichia

By Peter Filichia -- A few weeks ago, we talked about the 25-disc “Broadway in a Box” set as a holiday present for newcomers to musical theater. If that’s a little too rich for your b…

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Emerald City’s CINDERELLA Is A Modern Girl by Michael Roberts

The Broadway Playhouse is sure getting a lot of use lately.  From I Love Lucy; Live On Stage (on a current sabbatical) to Potted Potter and now Emerald City’s newest production of a v…

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DECEMBER 4, 1956 THE MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET IS BORN by Michael Roberts

TODAY IN HISTORY: On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records’ storefront stu…

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About Face Theatre’s WE 3 LIZA’S Is A Fantastic Holiday Survival Guide by Michael Roberts

Move over Christmas Carol; step aside It’s A Wonderful Life (radio version or other), a new original holiday classic is born and it is most fun you will have at a show this season.  The s…

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Virginia Opera's perky 'Fledermaus' at GMU

Weekend Center for the Arts production sprightly, tuneful.

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High Concept by Francis

The December holiday theater season in Chicago has usually been a tepid grab bag of plays about Scrooge, George Bailey, Santa Claus, and all forms Rudolph, naughty, nice, and red-hosed.  A …

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Innocence and Experience by Geoffrey Himes

BUS STOP Written by William Inge Directed by David Schweizer Through Dec. 23 at Center Stage On a March evening in the early 1950s, a small-town diner 30 miles west of Kansas City fill…

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Digital Dada by Baynard Woods

Gran Prix Through Dec. 16 Often, the text that accompanies a show seems to have little or nothing to do with the art on display. Either the artist is unable to explain his or her own w…

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Single Carrot Finds Permanent Home by Baynard Woods

Single Carrot Theatre has entered an agreement with Seawall Development to move into the building at 2600 N. Howard St. in Remington at the beginning of 2014.

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The Art of War by Bret McCabe

Combat Paper Project Through Dec. 10 at the UMBC Special Collections in the Albin O. Kuhn Library

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Review: ELF on Broadway by Gil

I am in the wrong audience for Elf.  I think the movie on which it is based is Just Okay.  I stopped enjoying Will Ferrell movies at some point after Anchorman, unless you …

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Downtown 'Cinderella' still needs a story by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "Cinderella" at the Broadway Playhouse ★½ THEATER REVIEW: "Cinderella" at the Broadway Playhouse ★½ ... With some saying a variant of her story dates all the w…

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Just try to follow the Lizas on this weird seasonal trip by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "We Three Lizas" by About Face Theatre in the Steppenwolf Garage ★★ THEATER REVIEW: "We Three Lizas" by About Face Theatre in the Steppenwolf Garage ★ύ…

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‘Inside the Lion King’ Exhibit Pops Up in New York by David Rogers

A new exhibit called “Inside the Lion King” is available for free for the first half of December in New York City, and offers visitors an immersive, inside look at the famed Broadway mus…

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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Resumes UK Tour in March 2013 by David Rogers

The UK national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar,” which launched earlier this year, will be back for a new leg next year. Cast members Tim Minchin, Chris Moyl…

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First Night returns to Grand Center

This year's theme is "A Traveling Circus"

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Hugo Armstrong Waits for God, Godot…and Sam by Julio Martinez

Fresh from winning an Ovation Award for Waiting for Godot, Hugo Armstrong tackles the role of Sam in LA Theatre Works' Lips Together, Teeth Apart -- a role that he doubts he would ever play …

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The Afternoon Report, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Today’s Tweets: click on hyperlinked items for more information Watch the cast of Broadway’s CHAPLIN cook with renowned che…

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'Hearts Like Fists' Is a Theatrical Version of a Graphic Novel

In the program for Flux Theatre Ensemble’s production of “Hearts Like Fists,” which describes Adam Szymkowicz’s play as a “superhero noir comedy about the dange…

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The Acting Company's 'Of Mice and Men' Packs a Punch

The figures of the hulking, dumb Lennie and his faithful, intelligent sidekick George in John Steinbeck’s classic “Of Mice and Men” have entered the public consciousness as…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Top Five! Fans Can’t Get Enough of Video Features Spotlighting Chaplin, Newsies, Mormon Star Matt Doyle & More by Broadway.com

Broadway.com’s exclusive video features offer fans behind-the-scenes visits with favorite stars, opening night coverage and much more. For the week of November 28 through December 4, R…

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Super-Sized Les Misérables to Play IMAX Screens in Select Cities by Marc Snetiker

Not only will you hear the people sing, but you’ll see them, too—in massive IMAX size! The mega-sized screen exhibitor will release the upcoming movie musical Les Misérabl…

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Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Find Patti LuPone and Debra Winger Explosive in The Anarchist? by Broadway.com

Patti LuPone and Debra Winger star as an inmate and a parole liaison in the world premiere of David Mamet’s The Anarchist. See if Word of Mouth panelists Travis, Ruth and Elissa ruled …

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Soho Rep Adds World Premiere of A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney to Season by Adam Hetrick

Soho Rep will stage the world premiere of Lucas Hnath's A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney in spring 2013, the company announced Dec. 4.

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PHOTO CALL: Brand-New Shots of Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Barks, Sacha Baron Cohen and More in Les Miz by Matthew Blank

The film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical Les Misérables will have a Christmas Day opening, hitting theatres in a wide release Dec. 25.

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Lion King Wins Gypsy of the Year Competition; 24th Annual Event Raises $3.9 Million by Robert Viagas

"Tossed Around," an athletic dance number that sent the gypsies of The Lion King whirling over sets of wooden chairs, earned that show the title honor at the 24th Annual Gypsy of t…

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Photo Flash: THE LION KING's Alton Fitzgerald White & More at Empire State Building for Show's 15th Anniversary by BroadwayWorld

In celebration of the fifteenth anniversary of Broadways landmark musical event The Lion King, cast members Alton Fitzgerald White, Chondra La-Tease Profit and Lindiwe Dlamini flipped the sw…

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AMERICAN IDOL's LaToya London, Brittany Underwood and More Join Upright Cabaret's A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS, 12/11-17 by BroadwayWorld

Chris Isaacson Presents brings you the perfect Holiday gift of the season, Upright Cabarets A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Coming this Holiday Season, watch Stars and Snowflakes glitter together as Up…

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ALRA Postgraduate Acting Showcase, Soho Theatre, London by Jennifer Reischel

Soho Theatre, London: A table and chairs line centre stage as soft music plays upon entry to the auditorium. Constructed to finish precisely on the hour and consisting of largely contemporar…

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Sleeping Beauty, Belfast Waterfront by Jane Coyle

Belfast Waterfront: Turning away from its tried and tested and hugely popular format, the Waterfront has gone out on a limb with something a little bit different this Christmas. Read the fu…

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MORE ABOUT NIXON by Matt Windman

Checkers is a respectable play but weak in comparison to Frost/Nixon .

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New York reading for 'Time'

Legit News: New musical gets showcase prior to Portland

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What are the ‘Choosiest’ shows in 2013? by Bob Bullen

Have you heard? It’s the first annual Choosie Awards, where the team of Chicago Like A Local bloggers share what they feel is the best of 2013! And I’m honored to kick off the aw…

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Thursday, December 6th Weekly Howl: Theater For Young Audiences by HowlRound

Join us this Thursday, December 6th for the Weekly Howl on hashtag #newplay at 19:00 GMT / 2pm EST / 1pm CST / 12pm MST / 11am PST. The Weekly Howl is an open-access discussion about thea…

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Free Music and Dance on Christmas Eve at the Chandler by Ed Rampell

LA County's annual holiday celebration at the Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion features a wide variety of musical and dance groups, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Children's Choir to …

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Molly Ringwald, Michael Cerveris, Andrea McArdle & More to Kick Off 54 Below's 2013 Schedule by Ryan Gilbert

54 Below is beginning 2013 with a bang! The popular Midtown nightclub announced performers for January, including Molly Ringwald, Evita's Michael Cerveris, Andrea Mcardle and other …

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London Revival of Oklahoma!, Starring Hugh Jackman, Released on Blu-ray Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

The London revival of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's Oklahoma!, starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, is released on Blu-ray Dec. 4.

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Disney's THE LION KING and NEWSIES to Offer New Accessibility Services on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Supported by funds from the City of New York Theater Subdistrict Council, LDC and the City of New York, Disneys hit musicals The Lion King and Newsies have joined The Broadway AccessibilityA…

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Sandy Benefits at Joe's Pub Continue in December; More than $20,000 Raised to Save Ali Forney Center by BroadwayWorld

Joes Pub will continue to host several benefits in support of Hurricane Sandy victims throughout the holiday season. Decembers Sandy fundraisers include Mike Daiseys Where Water Meets With W…

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STAGE TUBE: Stage Star Colm Wilkinson Talks LES MIS, New Christmas Show and More! by Stage Tube

Toronto-based stage star and singer Colm Wilkinson recently sat down with CBC News to talk about his new show Broadway, Christmas amp Beyond, which is playing in Ontario later this month, fo…

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Dennis Wilson by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Dennis Wilson (1944-1983), generally conceded to be the “coolest” of the Beach Boys. Mike Love may have been the front man, and for all I know the most p…

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Obituaries: Dinah Sheridan by Nick Smurthwaite

Even before the iconic Genevieve came out in 1953, Dinah Sheridan was well known as an archetypal English rose, having appeared in more than 20 British films since the mid-1930s. The irony w…

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Obituaries: Fred Ridgeway by Richard Anthony Baker

To become a professional actor in mid-life is unusual, but not rare. But to make a farewell performance in a smash hit in the West End and on Broadway is something else. Fred Ridgeway did...

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Obituaries: Philip Ledger by Richard Anthony Baker

As an undergraduate, Philip Ledger took a double first in music at Kings College, Cambridge, and 16 years later was appointed its director of music, overseeing the most important date in its…

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Obituaries: Martin Fay by Richard Anthony Baker

As the fiddler with the traditional Irish folk group the Chieftains, Martin Fay never expected his career to follow the course that brought him worldwide celebrity. Having been classically t…

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Obituaries: Chris Stamp by Richard Anthony Baker

A key figure in creating the image of the Who, pop impresario Chris stamp founded his own label, Track Records, with his business partner Kit Lambert. One of their first signings was Jimi He…

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Obituaries: Stan Greig by Richard Anthony Baker

Working with some of Britain’s leading jazzmen, including Humphrey Lyttelton and George Melly, pianist Stan Greig was widely admired for his blues and boogie-woogie playing. During the ear…

Linked From The Stage at 01:46PM

TV & radio reviews: Radio review: Who’s Drummer?; When Harry Potter Met Frodo – The Strange World of Fan Fiction by Lisa Martland

Dedicated rock fans of a certain vintage would need little reminding about the incredible events that took place when the Who played a gig at the Cow Palace, San Francisco on the evening of …

Linked From The Stage at 01:46PM

TV & radio reviews: TV review: Full English; Nation’s Best Am Dram by Harry Venning

I have tried to like Full English, I really have. I love animated comedy – The Simpsons and South Park are two of my all-time favourite TV shows – and appreciate all the time, effort...

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Watch the cast of Broadway’s CHAPLIN cook with renowned chef David Burke by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Watch the cast of Broadway’s CHAPLIN enjoy a cooking session with chef extraordinaire David Burke.  Check out the CHAPLIN-themed menu they created together.

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What if we could? by Pete Miller

Theatre is too valuable to be wasted on the few. I want more Americans to see more theatre. Lots more. Enough more, that it calls for a ridiculous goal. Here goes. Triple playgoing in Americ…

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Highlights From Golden Age Starring Lee Pace and Bebe Neuwirth

The New York City premiere of Golden Age, four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally's play about the world of composer Vincenzo Bellini, is now playing Off-Broadway with Emmy Awar…

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SNEAK PEAK: Cheyenne Jackson's DONT WANNA KNOW Video by Call Me Adam

Check out a sneak peak of Cheyenne Jackson's new video for DONT WANNA KNOW releasing December 18.

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Chicago Theater Review: SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY (The Royal George Theater) by Kristin Walters

FIFTY SHADES PUREED The erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey has made millions, maybe billions, of dollars and counting, having set the record as the fastest-selling paperback of all time, surp…

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N.E.A. Grants Aim to Reach Those With Limited Access to the Arts by Robin Pogrebin

A concerts series for veterans and an exhibition of work by artists with disabilities are among the projects awarded grants.

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TheaterMania U: Summer Struggles? Not Anymore by Nicole Pietrangelo

Now is the time for all theater, musical theater, and voice students to start thinking about plans for the summer. While we may feel compelled to enroll in summer classes or even get a job, …

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Theater Review: ‘My Name Is Asher Lev,’ at the Westside Theater by Rachel Saltz

“My Name Is Asher Lev,” adapted from Chaim Potok’s novel, centers on a young man dealing with traditional Hasidic expectations and the outside pull he feels as an artist.

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Bus Stop by Jayne Blanchard

Some seasons back, CenterStage did a delightful job with William Inge’s Picnic, directed with poignancy and joy by then-artistic director Irene Lewis, so a new production of his 1955 play …

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Cheyenne Jackson Dance with Sexy Construction Workers in His New Music Video by Marc Snetiker

Cheyenne Jackson… pop star? That seems to be what the Broadway veteran is going for in his new music video “Don’t Wanna Know,” the third single off of his new solo a…

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Off-Broadway's Sistas: The Musical Filmed for DVD Release by Andrew Gans

The Nov. 30 performance of Sistas: The Musical, which continues at Off-Broadway's St. Luke’s Theatre, was filmed for DVD release.

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PHOTO CALL: The Lion King Cast Members Light the Empire State Building Yellow by Matthew Blank

The multiple Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King celebrated its 15th anniversary Nov. 13. In honor of the occasion, cast members were on hand Dec. 4 to "flip the switch" and l…

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Brad Oscar, Maulik Pancholy, Polly Lee Will Create A Real Boy in NYC Reading Dec. 7 by Kenneth Jones

Stephen Kaplan's new play, A Real Boy, about an unusual teacher-student relationship, will get a private reading in New York City on Dec. 7. Brad Oscar (The Addams Family, The Producers)…

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Kiki Time with...Zac Moon by Michael Block

Name: Zac MoonHometown: Richmond, VAEducation: BA Dramatic Art and BA Comm Studies (Media Production) - UNC Chapel HillWhat is a kiki?: It's the best kind of party. To quote "for calming all…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kenita Miller, and More in WORKING by BroadwayWorld

Due to ticket demand, 59E59 Theaters Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director Peter Tear, Executive Producer announces added performances for the Prospect Theater Company production of WORKING…

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Photo Flash: First Look at Alice Ripley, and More in A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS by BroadwayWorld

New York Theatre Workshop NYTW Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo presents A Civil War Christmas, written by Paula Vogel and directed by Tina Landau. Perfo…

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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Broadway-Bound KINKY BOOTS! by Stage Tube

The new musical Kinky Boots, from four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein book and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper Music amp Lyrics, will begin preview performances on Broad…

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DEAD ACCOUNTS Stars Norbert Leo Butz & Katie Holmes To Appear on 'The Joan Hamburg Show' Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, stars of the new Broadway comedy DEAD ACCOUNTS, will be guests on WORs The Joan Hamburg Show tomorrow, December 5 from 1 PM 130 PM. WOR broadcasts on 710 …

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LES MISERABLES to Open in IMAX Theatres on 12/25 & 1/10 by BroadwayWorld

IMAX Corporation and Universal Pictures today announced that Les Miserables, the motion-picture adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation, will be digitally re-mastered into the immer…

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STAGE TUBE: Nick Adams, Matt Cavenaugh, and More Make Appearance in Cheyenne Jackson's 'Don't Wanna Know' Video by Stage Tube

Cheyenne Jackson will soon release the third single from his solo album, 'Don't Wanna Know,' which will be available for download starting December 18. Check out a preview of the music video…

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BWW TV: On the Scene with the Cast of DEAD ACCOUNTS on Opening Night - From Katie Holmes Taking the Subway to the Play's Family & More! by Randy Rainbow

BroadwayWorld's Randy Rainbow was there for the big event and you can check out what the cast had to say below Randy chatter with the cast about the play, their new family relationship and y…

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BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Lee Pace, Bebe Neuwirth, and More in GOLDEN AGE- Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

Manhattan Theatre Clubs New York premiere of Golden Age the new play by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens tonight at MTC at New …

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Broadway Kids Reality with “Ralphie” and the kids from “A Christmas Story the Musical” – special performance, Q & A by Suzanna Bowling

BROADWAY KIDS REALITY Presented by Pat Addiss (producer “A Christmas Story the Musical) and Sandi Durell   What does it take to be a kid in a Broadway show?   Meet Johnny Rabe (R…

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DEAD ACCOUNTS Stars Norbert Leo Butz & Katie Holmes To Appear on “The Joan Hamburg Show” by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Norbert Leo Butz and Katie Holmes, stars of the new Broadway comedy DEAD ACCOUNTS, will be guests on WOR’s “The Joan Hamburg Show” tomorrow, December 5 from 1PM – 1:30 PM. WOR broadc…

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Theater News: Tony Award Winner Michael Cerveris, Krysta Rodriguez, Taylor Trensch, and More Join Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular by Sarah Moore

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Evita), Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family), Taylor Trensch (Bare), Julia Mattison (Godspell) and more have joined the cast of Drama Desk nominee Joe Ico…

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Reunion Benefit Reading of Assassins, Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris, Annaleigh Ashford & More, Goes Off With a Bang by Ryan Gilbert

The stars of the 2004 Tony Award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins reunited at Studio 54 for a one-night only benefit concert reading on December 3…

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Another Opening, Another Show: Patti LuPone on Why the Opening Night of The Anarchist Is a 'Homecoming' by Broadway.com

David Mamet’s prison drama The Anarchist opened at Broadway's Golden Theatre on December 2, and star Patti LuPone talked to Broadway.com about working with Debra Winger and why the…

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Hugh Jackman on Why Singing the New Les Miz Tune ‘Suddenly’ is Among the ‘Great Honors’ of His Life by Michael Mellini

Les Misérables fans will finally have the chance to hear iconic anthems like “One Day More” and “I Dreamed a Dream” performed on the big screen come December 2…

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Christmas Story's Caroline O'Connor Razzle Dazzles On Stage and Screen (Video) by Playbill Staff

Acclaimed Australian actress Caroline O'Connor is back on Broadway this season, stopping the show nightly at A Christmas Story, The Musical, which opened Nov. 19 at the Lunt-Fontanne The…

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PHOTO CALL: Seth Numrich, Tony Shalhoub, Anthony Crivello, Danny Burstein Star in Broadway's Golden Boy by Matthew Blank

The 75th anniversary revival of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy, starring Tony Shalhoub, Anthony Crivello and Seth Numrich, began previews Nov. 9 at the Belasco Theatre, where the drama first…

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54 Below Announces January Lineup: Michael Cerveris, Donna McKechnie, Linda Lavin, Linda Eder and More Will Perform by Michael Gioia

New Manhattan nightspot 54 Below, which features a starry lineup of Broadway favorites, has announced its schedule for January 2013. Tony Award winners Michael Cerveris, Hinton Battle, Linda…

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Hello, Again! John Dossett and Michele Pawk Share Another Stage in Giant by Adam Hetrick

Married acting couple John Dossett and Michele Pawk were brought together by a Michael John LaChiusa musical. Now, years later, here they are again, now in LaChiusa's Giant.

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THE SCREENING ROOM: Preview of Cheyenne Jackson's "Don't Wanna Know," Featuring Nick Adams, Matt Cavenaugh by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen actor Cheyenne Jackson, recently seen on Broadway in the short-lived comedy The Performers, will release the third single from his upcoming 2013 album Dec. 18.

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PHOTO CALL: Singin' in the Rain, With Tony Yazbeck and Melissa Van Der Schyff, Opens at Drury Lane by Matthew Blank

The new Chicago-area revival of the musical Singin' in the Rain officially opened Nov. 30 at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

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Somewhere in Time Musical Reading to Feature Andrew Samonsky and Kelli Barrett by Adam Hetrick

The new musical Somewhere in Time, based on Richard Matheson's romantic novel and film of the same title, will get a Dec. 13 New York City reading featuring Andrew Samonsky and Kelli Bar…

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THE LION KING's Andile Gumbi and Chantel Riley to Appear on 'The Chew' Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway score features Elton John and Tim Rices music from The Lion King animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice additional musical material by South African Lebo M, M…

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Andrew Samonsky to Lead SOMEWHERE IN TIME Reading, 12/13 by BroadwayWorld

On Thursday, December 13, the upcoming musical stage adaptation of Richard Matheson's acclaimed novel and Universal Pictures film SOMEWHERE IN TIME will be presented at a private industry re…

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ANNIE's Anthony Warlow and Lilla Crawford Set for WOR's 'The Joan Hamburg Show' 12/5 by BroadwayWorld

Anthony Warlow and Lilla Crawford, stars of the new Broadway production of Annie, will be guests on WORs The Joan Hamburg Show tomorrow, December 5 from 1230PM 1PM. WOR broadcasts throughou…

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Red Bull Theater to Feature Patrick Page's SWANSONG, Starring Page and Helmed by Roger Rees by BroadwayWorld

Red Bull Theater's OBIE Award-Winning ongoing REVELATION READINGS series presents staged readings of new plays and rarely-performed classic texts. Next up for the series is Patrick Page's SW…

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STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL! by Stage Tube

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, based on the life of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, will open on Broadway at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre 205 West 46 Street on April 14, 2013. Preview performances w…

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Marcia Gay Harden Joins Cast of Michael Radford's ELSA & FRED by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that Marcia Gay Harden has joined the cast of Michael Radford's ELSA amp FRED. The actress will join previously announced cast members Shirley MacLaine and Christopher Plumme…

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Theater Reviews: The Piano Lesson and We Are Proud to Present a Presentation...

Piano is the Depression-era entry in Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

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ANNIE stars Anthony Warlow and Lilla Crawford on WOR’s “The Joan Hamburg Show” 12/5 by Emily Meagher

Anthony Warlow and Lilla Crawford, stars of the new Broadway production of Annie, will be guests on WOR’s “The Joan Hamburg Show” tomorrow, December 5 from 12:30PM – 1PM. WOR broadca…

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‘Other Cinderella’ positively charming at Black Ensemble Theater

Fairy tales, even more than the plays of Shakespeare, open themselves up to endless reinvention. And Jackie Taylor’s hilarious, musically sophisticated, hipper-than-hip show, “The Other …

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News Nuggets: Hugh Jackman gets Walk of Fame, Moving Image tributes by Gold Derby

Todd Martens surveys Grammy's Best New Artist field: "Indeed, Carly Rae Jepsen and her inescapable 'Call Me Maybe' is far from the only notable newcomer over the last 12 mon…

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'Les Miserables' leads with 10 Satellite Award nominations by Gold Derby

The International Press Academy (IPA) announced an eclectic list of nominees in 31 film and TV categories for its 17th annual Satellite Awards on Monday. -INSERTGROUPS:12- Tom Hooper…

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Review: The Mikado/The Hypocrites by Brianhey

RECOMMENDED Following in the footsteps of its highly successful and innovative “Pirates of Penzance,” which is being revived and running in repertory alongside of this offering, the Hypo…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Take a Look Inside the Tuneful World of Motown: The Musical by Marc Snetiker

Motown: The Musical will bring the booming sounds of '60 soul music to Broadway when the bio musical opens next March. For now, you can satisfy your craving for Aretha Franklin, Smokey R…

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STAGE PORTRAIT: Off-Broadway's Let's Kill Grandma This Christmas

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

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Gaby Hoffmann, Greg Mullavey, Abigail Rose Solomon, Eric T. Miller Take Part in a Last Seder, Opening Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans

Rosalind Productions Inc. presents the Off-Broadway premiere of Jennifer Maisel's The Last Seder, which officially opens Dec. 4 following previews that began Dec. 1 at Theater Three.

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The two traditions of modern drama by George Hunka

There appears to be something of a revival of good old Chekhovian Realism at the moment in New York, both in its original Russian and Clifford Odetsian forms. In that spirit, I repost below …

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STAGE TUBE: MATILDA Cast Performs Medley at Royal Variety Performance! by Stage Tube

Currently playing at London's Cambridge Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Matilda the Musical is Broadway-bound in 2013. MATILDA THE MUSICAL begins performances on March 4…

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VIDEO: Nathan Fillion Visits Neil Patrick Harris' 'PUPPET DREAMS' by TV News Desk

On the next episode of Neil Patrick Harris' NEIL'S PUPPET DREAMS, Neil's unique physiology causes a stir in the puppet medical community. Harris' Dr. Horrible co-star, actor Nathan Fillion …

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STUDENT CENTER: Intern With us for the Winter Term! by BroadwayWorld

With the start of the winter term a few weeks away, BroadwayWorld's Student Center is seeking to expand its coverage team of high-school and college contributors. Whether you're involved bac…

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ArtsBeat: A Restaurant's Struggles Inspire a Musical With Book and Lyrics by Adam Gopnik by Robin Pogrebin

"Table," with music by David Shire and direction by Gordon Edelstein, will have a workshop later this month.

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The Unsung Side Of El Sistema by Chloe Veltman

When most people think of El Sistema, the amazing Venezuelan-born music education program that's transforming the way in which many countries are approaching the musical development of child…

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Spontaneity by Chloe Veltman

I've been thinking about how much audiences seem to value the element of spontaneity in their musical experiences -- and how much this element is lacking from some types of music, notably we…

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When you get stuck, remember the rubik's cube by Michael Roderick

Remember the Rubik's cube? I used to spend hours playing with those. There were so many times when I came so close and all I had was literally one square left. I remember playing with that p…

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Theater News: Cheyenne Jackson, Natalie Toro, Orfeh, and More Belted Their Hearts Out at Broadway Unplugged by Bethany Rickwald

Producer and TheaterMania contributor Scott Siegel opened the annual Broadway Unplugged concert at the Town Hall on Monday, December 3 wearing a bright madras jacket he called "louder than M…

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Morecambe and Wise nearly uncoupled, and cocaine is heckler's best line by Brian Logan

How close we came to losing a classic double act, standup discovers suspect package and Frankie Boyle's latest scrapThis week's comedy newsMorecambe and … no one? A "what if?" story from c…

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Let’s Kill Grandma This Christmas: The Other F^#cking Christmas Story by Suzanna Bowling

Let's Kill Grandma This Christmas: The Other F^#cking Christmas Story: Over at St Clements is Let's Kill Grandma This Christmas: The Other F^#cking Christmas Story and it’s one of the most…

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Chaplin: the Musical by Brad Hathaway

It is a classic good news / bad news situation. Just as the original Broadway cast album of Chaplin: The Musical starts its entry into the music market, the show it documents begins its depa…

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It’s true – Rocco Landesman is looking for a prime spot on the beach by Lorraine Treanor

For the east coast Landesman household, fireworks this New Year’s Eve will mark more than the incoming year. It will mean that, for the first time in his illustrious career, Rocco Land…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Byebye birdies: Chickens flying the coop at Weisman Art Museum

Doug Argue's popular chicken painting will fly the Weisman Art Museum coop and land in Armenia. Yes, Armenia.

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Watch the West End Cast of Matilda Perform a 'Naughty' Medley at Royal Variety Performance by Ryan Gilbert

The cast of the popular West End musical Matilda hit the swings on the Albert Hall stage to perform a medley of "When I Grow Up" and "Naughty" at the U.K.'s…

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Jan Maxwell, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Annie Potts & More Headline Starry Benefit Reading of Steel Magnolias by Kathy Henderson

The sassy ladies of Steel Magnolias first came to life off-Broadway 25 years ago—and on December 3, Robert Harling’s beloved play returned to the Lucille Lortel Theatre for a one…

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Hear Glee's Lea Michele and Kate Hudson Go Head-to-Head with 'All That Jazz' by Marc Snetiker

It’s a week full of musical theater on Glee! For the December 6 episode (titled “Swan Song”), Rachel and Kurt get back in touch with their show tune roots for Rachel’…

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U.K. Arena Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, Starring Spice Girl Mel C, Plans New Dates for 2013 by Ryan Gilbert

The arena tour extravaganza of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will return next year, with cast members Tim Minchin, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Chris Moyles al…

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Fuse Theater Review: A Powerful “Ulysses on Bottles” by Ian Thal

Despite being a staged reading with scripts still in hand, the members of the Israeli Stage ensemble were already comfortably inhabiting their roles, striking just the right balance between …

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Roundabout’s sold out hit BAD JEWS begins final four weeks by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of Bad Jews will end its sold-out extended limited engagement on Sunday, December 30 at 7:00PM. Bad Jews will have played 28 previews and 71 regular…

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News: Plays cast: More Audience, Young Vic Feast & Allam in Tempest

Further casting has been announced for next year's world premiere of Peter Morgan's The Audience, which, as previously announced, stars Oscar-winner Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II.Stephe…

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PHOTO CALL: Andy Mientus, Emma Hunton, Jason Gotay, Kate Rockwell and More Sing Beyoncé by Matthew Blank

Emma Hunton, Andy Mientus, Lilli Cooper, Kate Rockwell, Jason Gotay and Eric Michael Krop were among the performers who take part in Broadway Sings Beyoncé, featuring new arrangements…

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Gideon Glick, Tonya Pinkins, Alexandra Silber, Our Lady J Will Inhabit Amandine Musical Premiere by Adam Hetrick

Gideon Glick will star in the title role of the new musical Amandine, about intersex individual Herculine Barbin, which will begin performances Jan. 9, 2013, at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at Broadway's Chaplin With Wayne Alan Wilcox by Matthew Blank

Wayne Alan Wilcox, who co-stars as older brother Sydney in the new Broadway musical Chaplin, takes Playbill.com behind the scenes during a busy two-show day at the Barrymore Theatre.

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Tony Winner Michael Cerveris, Krysta Rodriguez and More Join The 5th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular by Michael Gioia

Tony Award winner Michael Cerveris (Evita, Assassins), Krysta Rodriguez (The Addams Family), Taylor Trensch (Bare), Julia Mattison (Godspell) and more have joined the lineup for The 5th Annu…

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David Henry Hwang, Robbie McCauley, Adrienne Kennedy, Annie-B Parson Among USA Fellows Receiving $50,000 Award by Kenneth Jones

United States Artists, the not-for-profit organization that grants money to artists in multiple disciplines, announced its 2012 USA Fellows, including playwright David Henry Hwang.

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STAGE TUBE: First Look at Kimiko Glenn, Tom Hewitt and More in YOSHIMI BATTLES PINK ROBOTS - Highlights! by Stage Tube

La Jolla Playhouse presents Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, a world-premiere musical featuring a story by The Flaming Lips Wayne Coyne and Playhouse Director Emeritus Des McAnuff Jersey Boy…

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Jeremy Jordan, Michael Cerveris, and More Set for JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, 12/14-15 by BroadwayWorld

Michael Cerveris, Krysta Rodriguez, Taylor Trensch, Julia Mattison, A. J. Shively, Ashley Sweetman, Mike Pettry, Kristen da Costa, Ross Wolkenbrod, Kimberly Kaye, and Jordan Stanley will be …

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Forsythe/Brown programme, Palais Garnier, Paris

This mixed bill rekindles the company’s long-standing relationship with William Forsythe, writes Laura Cappelle

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Golden Age, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York

Mortality and rivalry are the chief themes in this lively re-imagining of the Paris premiere of a Bellini opera, writes Brendan Lemon

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Production News: Brian Friel’s Molly Sweeney programmed for new Print Room season by Nicola Merrifield

The Print Room’s 2013 season will include a revival of Brian Friel’s play Molly Sweeney, directed by Abigail Graham. It will run at the London-based venue from March 27 to April 27, 2013…

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Production News: BBC to adapt J K Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy by Matthew Hemley

J K Rowling’s book The Casual Vacancy is to be adapted into a television drama for BBC1. In a statement, the BBC said Rowling will collaborate on the drama, and that the number of episodes…

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Drury Lane’s SINGING IN THE RAIN Is A Slickly Produced Machine by Michael Roberts

Drury Lane’s newly mounted Singing In The Rain is easily one of the best produced and designed shows in the theatre’s history.  The lighting, sets, costumes and film sequences are metic…

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Mixed Blessing by Thomas Garvey

The talented Georgia Lyman finds her way through Lee Blessing's shaggy dog story.Years ago, at the height of the cultural wars that inspired Lee Blessing's Chesapeake (at the New Rep through…

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The great Justin Vivian Bond explains "the fiscal clip" by Thomas Garvey

She calls this segment "The Drunk News." I hope it's on nightly!The Hub Review, the guide to everything that matters in Boston and elsewhere.

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The Broadway League Releases Demographic Study by Tommizer

I know this may come as a shock to you but I must finally confess…I am a woman who likes to use the internet but doesn’t live in New York City. Or at least I would be if I were t…

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Strawdog changes artistic director by Chris Jones

Strawdog Theatre Company, a long-lived storefront operation on Chiicago's North Side, has announced a change in artistic director.

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A Lively Guide to Impressionist Art by Ellis Nassour

The sunny landscapes and shimmering portraits of the 19th century Impressionists come alive in Waldemar Januszczak’s Understanding Art Impressionism: A Lively Guide to the Revolutionary A…

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The Flying Latke by Theasy.com

The Flea, Off Off Broadway By Molly Marinik BOTTOM LINE: A children's holiday show that's festive, fun, and enjoyable for adults and kids alike. Add this to your list of things to do…

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MTC’s GOLDEN AGE Opens Tonight at New York City Center – Stage I by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Manhattan Theatre Club’s New York premiere of GOLDEN AGE the new play by four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, directed by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie opens today at MTC at New…

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Doing ‘Prudencia Hart’ in ‘Strange’ surroundings by Peter Marks

You can’t get Melody Grove out of the bars these days, and nobody seems to mind. In fact, she’s being actively encouraged to hop from pub to pub in city after city, dashing among the tab…

Linked From Washington Post at 09:02AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Road Trip! Wade McCollum, Bryan West & Scott Willis to Shake Their Groove Things in Priscilla National Tour by Lindsay Champion

Road trip! Casting has been announced for the first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, starring Wade McCollum as Tick/Mitzi, Scott Willis as Bernadette and Bryan West as Adam/Fe…

Linked From Broadway.com at 08:55AM

Broadway Makes History with Best Box Office Year Ever by Marc Snetiker

Broadway is booming! Maybe it was the tremendous number of celebrities hitting the stage, or a uniquely fantastic slate of new and revived plays and musicals, but a new report released by th…

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Grace’s Paul Rudd Suits Up With His This Is 40 Co-Stars for Vanity Fair's Comedy Issue by Lindsay Champion

It’s a four-ring circus on the January 2013 cover of Vanity Fair, featuring Grace star Paul Rudd and his hilarious This Is 40 co-stars Leslie Mann, Melissa McCarthy and Megan Fox. Rudd…

Linked From Broadway.com at 08:55AM

Director Stafford Arima on Coming Out, Discovering Theater & Bringing Bare to a New Audience by Stafford Arima

About the author: Canadian-born director Stafford Arima first made a splash across the pond, helming the Olivier-winning West End production of Ragtime. Arima headed to New York to direct t…

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Our pick of the Christmas theatre 2012

Ten choice examples from the array of festive fare on offer this winter.

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Merrie Hell, Soho Theatre Downstairs, London by Paul Vale

Soho Theatre Downstairs, London: With its heady dose of good cheer, religion and family values, the festive season is a ready made target for avant-garde performance artist David Hoyle. For …

Linked From The Stage at 08:52AM

A Nightmare on Lime Street, Royal Court Liverpool by Roger Foss

Royal Court Liverpool: Take the spoofiness of Young Frankenstein. Add the zombie zaniness of Shaun of the Dead. Mix in dollops of Scouse humour. The result is a festive fright night packed w…

Linked From The Stage at 08:51AM

The Railway Children, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick by Anne Hopper

Theatre by the Lake, Keswick: Mike Kenny's faithful adaptation of E Nesbit's Victorian tale of a family uprooted after the father's false imprisonment is a perfect choice for …

Linked From The Stage at 08:51AM

Rats' Tales, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester by Ben East

Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester: With 2004's Beasts And Beauties, Carol Ann Duffy and director Melly Still dramatised fables and fairytales in great style. The formula is similar for…

Linked From The Stage at 08:51AM

Jack and the Beanstalk, The Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch by Nick Dines

The Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch: Esteemed writer Nicholas Pegg need not superstitiously worry over his 13th Queen's pantomime, as fee-fi-fo-fum, Hornchurch delivers a panto not to be sh…

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News: Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar arena tour returns in 2013

Andrew Lloyd Webber's arena tour of Jesus Christ Superstar::E8831348476451 is returning next year along with principal cast members Ben Forster (Jesus), Tim Minchin (Judas Iscariot), Melanie…

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Marc Kudisch Will Direct World Premiere of Neil Berg's The Phantoms of the Opera by Andrew Gans

Broadway singer-actor Marc Kudisch will direct the world premiere of Neil Berg's The Phantoms of the Opera, which will close the 40th anniversary OPAS season at Texas A&M University …

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Cast Recording of Broadway's Chaplin Released Digitally Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

The original Broadway cast recording of Chaplin, the musical about the life of silent film star Charlie Chaplin, is released digitally by Masterworks Broadway Dec. 4. The CD will h…

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PHOTO CALL: Neil Patrick Harris, Marc Kudisch, Michael Cerveris, Denis O'Hare and More Reunite for Assassins Concert by Matthew Blank

Roundabout Theatre Company's musical theatre producing arm benefited from a Dec. 3 Broadway reunion concert of the company's 2004 Tony Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and J…

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Denver's New Play Summit Will Include Matthew Lopez, Laura Eason, Marcus Gardley and More; Five Readings Planned by Kenneth Jones

Denver Center Theatre Company announced five plays to be explored in staged readings as part of the 8th Annual Colorado New Play Summit, to run Feb. 8-10, 2013. The playwrights are Catherine…

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Anything Goes: Karen Akers Sings Cole Porter Plays Urban Stages Dec. 4 by Adam Hetrick

Anything Goes: Karen Akers Sings Cole Porter launches the Winter Rhythms 2012 festival of music, which begins Dec. 4 at Urban Stages.

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The 7 Hottest Onstage Henleys by Lucky and The Mick

Ah, the henley. The historical origins of his men’s fashion item aren’t totally clear, but let’s make a wild guess here: It was probably underwear. Hence our love and passi…

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VIDEO: First Look - New LES MISERABLES TV Spot Featuring Hugh Jackman by Movies News Desk

A new TV spot for the highly-anticipated big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES has been released, featuring Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean. The film is coming to nationwide theaters on Chris…

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 12/4- BABY by Stage Tube

Today in 1983, Baby opened at the Ethel barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 241 performances. Baby is a musical with a book by Sybille Pearson, based on a story developed with Susan Yankowit…

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Photo Flash: Complete First Look at Seth Numrich, Danny Burstein and More in LCT's GOLDEN BOY! by BroadwayWorld

Opening Night is this Thursday, December 6 at 645 pm for Lincoln Center Theaters 75th Anniversary production of the Clifford Odets classic Golden Boy, directed by Bartlett Sher, at the Belas…

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SUPERSTAR Arena Tour to Relaunch in March 2013; Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Ben Forster to Return by BroadwayWorld

The Really Useful Group and AEG Live today announced the return of the hugely successful UK arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers legendary rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar.

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Richard Ridge to Host SAG Chat with Judy Greer, 12/10 by BroadwayWorld

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for an inaugural filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City …

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Hottest Articles on BWW 11/27/2012 - 12/4/2012 by BroadwayWorld

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Gideon Glick, Tonya Pinkins and More to Lead AMANDINE at Cherry Lane Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Casting is complete for the world premiere of Amandine, the new musical from writer Winter Miller, 13P founding member who penned In Darfur The Public Theater, among other acclaimed plays Em…

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DROOD Stars Chita Rivera and Jim Norton Set for THE JOAN HAMBURG SHOW, 12/5 by BroadwayWorld

Jim Norton and Chita Rivera, stars of Roundabout Theatre Companys Todd Haimes, Artistic Director new Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, will be guests on WORs The Joan Hambur…

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Production News: Arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar to return next year by Matthew Hemley

The arena production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar will return next year, with Tim Minchin, Melanie C and Chris Moyles all reprising their roles. Ben Forster, who was cas…

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‘Claudie Hukill’ at Venus Theatre by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

Every small town has a small town hero. And for every small town hero there’s bound to be some family secrets that go along with him. Of course in a small town they probably aren’t as se…

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Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones to reunite for Old Vic's Much Ado by Matt Trueman

Pair who combined for Driving Miss Daisy to appear as Shakespeare's sparring sweethearts, directed by Mark RylanceAt the age of 75, Vanessa Redgrave might have thought she'd missed her chanc…

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Cicely Tyson will return to Broadway in 'The Trip to Bountiful' by Deborah Vankin

Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Cicely Tyson is known for playing strong women facing great adversity – from civil rights leader Coretta Scott King to abolitionist Harrie…

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood’s Norton and Rivera on The Joan Hamburg Show 12/5 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Jim Norton and Chita Rivera, stars of Roundabout Theatre Company’s (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) new Broadway production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, will be guests on WOR’s “The …

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Manhattan Theater Club’s Murder Ballad to Record Cast Album by Loganne

Manhattan Theater Club’s Murder Ballad, featuring Will Swenson and Karen Olivo Will Record Cast Album Yellow Sound Label will record the Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere cas…

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Photo Flash: Michael Cerveris, Neil Patrick Harris, Denis O'Hare and 2004 Broadway Assassins Cast Reunites for Exclusive Concert by David Gordon

Roundabout Theatre Company reunited cast members from its acclaimed, 2004 Tony Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins on Monday, December 3 for a one-n

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‘The Arkansaw Bear’ at The Montgomery Playhouse by Amanda Gunther by Amanda Gunther

As the holidays approach it’s the time of year where we start to examine traditions. Things done in the family that celebrate the spirit of the season and help keep the memory of loved one…

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You’re invited to the 5th Annual Producer’s Perspective Social! by Producer

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His ‘shadow’ will be cast for a long time to come. by Ken Davenport

When famous people that have had an impact on the biz pass on, I usually blog about it.  See this for example.  Or this. This past weekend, the biz lost someone who has also helped keep sh…

Linked From The Producer's Perspective at 08:05AM

Dickens' great-great grandson performs 'A Christmas Carol' by Ronni Reich

"It makes you feel very, very proud to feel part of the family and very proud on his behalf that what he achieved is so enjoyed," says Gerald Charles Dickens.

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Bracing performances: 'The Best of Enemies' at the George Street Playhouse by Ronni Reich

A civil rights activist and a Ku Klux Klan leader form an alliance in Mark St. Germain's play

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Curtain comes down for cabaret at 10th & K by Marcus Crowder

California Musical Theatre has turned out the lights and dropped the curtain on the Cosmopolitan Cabaret. The Cosmopolitan Cabaret production of "Forbidden Broadway" features, clockwise…

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The Ultimate Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection by Ellis Nassour

Knock-out first collection of definitive recordings of every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical: LP box of 12 CDs, many with bonus tracks, with original cover art, liner notes, and colorful 100-p…

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Seussical by Travis Andrews

Doctor Suess, or Theodor Geisel as he was know to his kin, was a rebellious soul. He fought, tooth and nail, for civil rights and social justice. He was a progressive who understood that adu…

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Pullman Porter Blues by Debbie Jackson

Pullman Porter stories are legendary in Black communities along the northeast and southern corridors, and are particularly close to home for anyone with roots in South Side Chicago.  The Pu…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Zelda Fitzgerald Bio Play Zelda at the Oasis Opens Off-Broadway by Lindsay Champion

Zelda at the Oasis, a new bio play about the life of infamous starlet Zelda Fitzgerald, opens December 4 at off-Broadway’s St. Luke’s Theatre. Directed by Andy Sandberg, the new …

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First picture: Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs

Ashton Kutcher as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and Amanda Seyfried as porn star Linda Lovelace are among the highlights at January's Sundance Film Festival.

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"Scott Alan Live Special Edition," Featuring Bonus Track with "Les Miserables" Film Star Samantha Barks, Now Available by Andrew Gans

A special edition of "Scott Alan Live," which was recorded in April at Birdland, is now available digitally via iTunes, Amazon and CDbaby; a physical copy of the CD will be availab…

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Alec Baldwin, Laura Osnes, Liev Schreiber, Bonnie Raitt and More Took Part in Kennedy Center Honors; Details Revealed by Andrew Gans

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has released details of The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors, which were presented Dec. 2 to bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian an…

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Tour of Superstar to Return in March, with Tim Minchin, Melanie C, Chris Moyles, Alex Hanson and Ben Forster by Mark Shenton

The recent U.K. arena tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar, marking the show's 40th anniversary, is to be reprised in March 2013, with Tim Minchin, Melan…

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Max von Essen, Randy Harrison, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Santino Fontana, Christina DeCicco Set for A Better Holiday Concert by Andrew Gans

A Better Holiday Concert, a benefit for the It Gets Better Project, which was "created to show young LGBT people the levels of happiness, potential, and positivity their lives will reac…

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Tales of Joni, Concert Tribute to Joni Mitchell, Will Feature Heather MacRae, Annie Golden and More by Adam Hetrick

Heather MacRae, Annie Golden, Nic Rodriguez and Michael Winther will perform the songs of Grammy Award-winning music icon Joni Mitchell at 54 Below in late January.

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Regional Dance Company of the Week: Maine State Ballet by Bww Features

BroadwayWorld.com, the largest theatre site on the Internet, is thrilled to announce a new feature to its comprehensive regional coverage - the Featured Regional Dance Company of the Week Th…

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Photo Coverage: Cheyenne Jackson, Julia Murney and More Perform at BROADWAY UNPLUGGED! by Jennifer Broski

The 9th Annual BROADWAY UNPLUGGED concert featured Broadway stars singing like the stars of yesteryear without microphones

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Photo Flash: Paul Rudd & More Featured on Vanity Fair's First-Ever Comedy Issue by TV News Desk

Vanity Fair has released images from the cover of their first-ever Comedy Issue, hitting newstands this January. In the special issue, the talented writer, director and producer Judd Apatow …

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Photo Coverage: Andy Mientus , Kate Rockwell, and More in BROADWAY SINGS BEYONCE by Kevin Thomas Garcia

Last night, some of Broadway's best young talent sang dazzling new arrangements of songs from Beyonc's four hit albums, including a few selections from her previous group, Destinys Child. Th…

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Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of LET'S KILL GRANDMA FOR CHRISTMAS by Linda Lenzi

Contagious Laughter LLC. presents the World Premiere of Lets Kill Grandma This Christmas by Brian Gianci, directed by John Dapolito. Lets Kill Grandma This Christmas celebrated its opening l…

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Photo Coverage: Inside the ASSASSINS Reunion Benefit- Neil Patrick Harris, Michael Cerveris, Marc Kudisch & More! by Walter McBride

Just last night the Benefit Concert Reading of ASSASSINS took place at Studio 54, on the same Broadway stage that Assassins thrilled audiences in 2004. The evening featured musical direction…

Linked From BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Wade McCollum, Scott Willis & Bryan West to Lead PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Tour- Full Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Troika Entertainment has just announced the cast for the first national tour of the international hit, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical. Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical la…

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News: Michael Braithwaite appointed shows director at Merlin Entertainments by Nicola Merrifield

Family attraction group Merlin Entertainments has appointed Michael Braithwaite as its first shows director within the organisation’s creative and development department, Merlin Magic Maki…

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Berry Gordy, Doug Morris, Smokey Robinson Preview 'Motown: The Musical' (Video) by Billboard Staff

Says show producer and Sony Music CEO Morris in the just-released clip: "Motown Records is the most unique record company in the history of the music business."read more

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Tourists power Broadway, a new study finds by Deborah Vankin

The true stars of Broadway are New York’s tourists, says a new study. Their first sightseeing stop? The Internet.

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Inside the Internship: April Gabrielli by Intern

Pace University student, April Gabrielli tells us about her current internship at Town Square Productions while being a college student as well. MV: What is your job? AG: Currently, I have a…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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#NEWPLAY TV: 12/5 Live Information Session for the Many Voices Program at The Playwrights’ Center, MN by HowlRound

Join The Playwrights’ Center Associate Producer Hayley Finn, Many Voices Program Coordinator Christina Ham, and past Many Voices fellows at the Center for an information session about …

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Fuse Concert Review: The Emerson String Quartet — A Note of Sadness by Susan Miron

The Emerson String Quartet gave its all - beauty, power, fire - in Johannes Brahms's String Quartet in A minor, Opus 51, no. 2.

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Stars of Vaudeville #532: Jean Hugard by Trav S.D.

  Today is the birthday of Jean Hugard (b. John Gerard Rodney Boyce, 1872-1959). An Australian native, he began his career circa 1896, and performed under many aliases including also Os…

Linked From Trav S.D. at 06:48AM

Scott Alan's LIVE: SPECIAL EDITION, Featuring Samantha Barks, Oliver Tompsett and More, Now Available by BroadwayWorld

Scott Alan Live Special Edition, is now available digitally, including iTunes US and UK, Amazon and CDbaby. The album, recorded live at Birdland on April 30th, will also be released as a phy…

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TOM WOPAT's 'I've Got Your Number' Set for 2/12 Release by BroadwayWorld

2013 promises to be a banner year for Tom Wopat. From the Feb. 12 release of his eighth recording I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER, to his role in Quentin Tarrantino's highly anticipated film Django Unc…

Linked From BroadwayWorld at 06:47AM

Showtime’s [title of show] Is Theatre Geek’s Nirvana by Bill Hirschman

If you’ve ever kicked in the chorus line of a community theater production of Mame, you’ll likely adore Showtime Performing Arts Theatre’s [title of show]. But if you’ve ever secretl…

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War of the sexes: why Shakespeare's parts aren't just for men by Mark Lawson

Saying all-female productions are inauthentic misses the point – Shakespeare's plays have always been gender-bendingThe acting editions published by Samuel French have traditionally specif…

Linked From The Guardian at 06:47AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Rats' Tales – review by Alfred Hickling

Royal Exchange, ManchesterIt is supposedly the case that you are never more than 10 feet away from a rat. In Carol Ann Duffy's compendium of verminous fables, you are certainly never far fro…

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Books received: Heiner Müller’s Shakespeare by George Hunka

Tony Kushner says that “Heiner Müller was one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century and will undoubtedly be among the most indispensable of the twenty-first, the terrors of…

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Daniel Cooney on Playing Bill Austin in ‘Mamma Mia!’ on Broadway by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

I have been a  big fan of Daniel Cooney since I saw him play Edgar Allan Poe and The Baker in Signature Theatre’s productions of Nevermore and Into the Woods. Recently, I was happy…

Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:45AM

Save Over 35% on Tickets to Broadway's ANNIE! by Contests

ANNIE is back on Broadway and better than ever Get tickets now to this beloved family musical and save over 35 on performances through January 27

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Backstage at Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along - audio slideshow by Jason Phipps and Karin Andreasson

Tristram Kenton has exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Menier Chocolate Factory's new production, from early run-throughs to dress rehearsalJason PhippsKarin Andreasson

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Kristen Chenoweth 'a little sad' to not be accepted as a country singer by David Hinckley

KRISTEN Chenoweth admits it makes her “a little sad” that she may never be fully accepted as a country singer. Preparing to return Monday as Trace Adkins’ co-host on the Ameri…

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Gaby Hoffmann: The Last Seder Interview by Call Me Adam

"Call Me Adam" chats with Gabby Hoffmann about starring in the new Off-Broadway show "The Last Seder" from December 1 through December 20 at Theater Three in NYC as well as other details of …

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Arab Nights by Yessi Bello

The Arabian Nights havsserved as a template for endless writers and dramaturgs around the world and this seems to be the case again, as six writers from Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine…

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News: Anda Winters announces new season at Print Room

Artistic director Anda Winters has announced her new season at the Print Room, the 80-seat Notting Hill venue she founded with Lucy Bailey in 2010. The season opens with the world premiere…

Linked From WhatsOnStage at 04:48AM

BWW TV: First Look at David Hobson, Rachael Beck and More in Highlights of Melbourne's CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG by BroadwayWorld TV

Producer Tim Lawson and acclaimed Director Roger Hodgman present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at Sydneys Capitol Theatre from 16 November 2012 and Melbournes Her Majestys Theatre from 30 January …

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BWW's On This Day - December 4, 2012

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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'Dead' frustrations

Legit News: 'Accounts' afterparty took place at the Gotham Hall

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Expectations Feed The Disease by Joe Patti

Thai-Klingon cellist Jon (J’onn) Silpayamanant commented today on a post I did on economist Tyler Cowen’s discussion of Baumol’s cost disease as it relates to the arts. He quic…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Angel Cake by Jake Orr

Christmas spirit might be invading every corner of London, but at the Camden People’s Theatre an altogether alternative take upon the December cheer is taking over. It’s not Chri…

Linked From A Younger Theatre at 03:56AM

Interview: Oliver Ford Davies On ... Bringing Mister Tom to the Phoenix

Olivier award-winning actor Oliver Ford Davies plays the title role in Goodnight Mister Tom, which has transferred to the West End's Phoenix Theatre (until recently the home of Blood Brother…

Linked From WhatsOnStage at 03:47AM

Szymanowski to Ravel: An eclectic NSO evening

Guest conductor Juraj Valcuha, pianist Jonathan Bliss offer wide-ranging program.

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Broadway's Strongest Year At Box Office, With Tourists

The New York Times 12/03/12

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'The Oscar to his Felix' by A.D. Amorosi

Funny fellas do a wordless "Odd Couple"/Buster Keaton mashup for 1812.

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Theater review: STC's 'Christmas Carol' hits all the right notes by Marcus Crowder

Successful productions of "A Christmas Carol" are never about the play's destination, but about the journey of a certain character that still has the capacity to inspire us. Matt K. Mi…

Linked From The Sacramento Bee at 03:06AM

St. Louis Rep "The Foreigner" by Robert Boyd

Revivals are one thing, but the current production of Larry Shue's sweet-tempered semi-farce The Foreigner at the Repertory Theater Of St. Louis is more like a resurrection.

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Cast makes most of every laugh in 'Inspecting Carol'

One of the axioms of the theater is that comedy is more difficult to do than drama. If so, then the cast of "Inspecting Carol" at the Unicorn Theatre has achieved the comic equivalent of hig…

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Arden presents 'Cinderella' with a touch of Mozart

Generally antic and prone to bellowing, Arden Theatre Company's new Cinderella nonetheless conveys some admirable subtleties about the things people do to each other and why.

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Picker's `Claiborne' to premiere at SF Opera

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of Tobias Picker's "Dolores Claiborne" on Sept. 18 next year....

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Offstage, a Love for Two Dimensions

On Tuesday, ABA Gallery will open "The Art I've Lived With," a collection of the pieces that Mr. Baryshnikov began acquiring shortly after he defected from the Soviet Union in 1974.

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Review: 'Twist Your Dickens!,' 'Coney Island Christmas' make merry by Charles McNulty

For a satisfying alternative to the standard theatrical holiday fare look no further than 'A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!' and 'Coney Island Christmas.'Christmas obviously isn't for …

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'Iris' didn't catch on in Hollywood by David Ng

People didn't flock to the Cirque du Soleil show — or its ticket prices — as hoped.The surprising demise of Cirque du Soleil's "Iris" at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood has disapp…

Linked From Los Angeles Times at 03:06AM
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Sleeping Beauty, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry by Roderic Dunnett

Belgrade Theatre, Coventry: No one could sleep through this Sleeping Beauty. Iain Lauchlan, who writes, directs and stars (the unforgettable Dame Nanny Knot) is a talent of Falstaffian flab …

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Jack And The Beanstalk, The Carriageworks, Leeds by Kevin Berry

The Carriageworks, Leeds: Now that the City Varieties Music Hall has opted for a regular rock'n'roll pantomime, the Carriageworks is the one place to go to in Leeds for traditional…

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1st Night Photos: Court welcomes Crowe's Hero

EV Crowe's new play Hero premiered at the Royal Court last week (29 November 2012). Starring Liam Garrigan, Daniel Mays, Tim Steed and Susannah Wise, the play centres on the relationship be…

Linked From WhatsOnStage at 02:46AM

Report finds Broadway addicted to tourists

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway producers got a reminder of how important tourists and the Internet are to their bottom line with the release of a new report about the demographics of theatergoer…

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Picker's 'Claiborne' to premiere at SF Opera

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Opera will present the world premiere of Tobias Picker's "Dolores Claiborne" on Sept. 18 next year.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Blog: Michael Coveney: Critics confer with Max in the Garrick

Max Stafford-Clark hosted a lunch at the Garrick Club yesterday at which he renewed his anger at Arts Council cuts, applauded the political stance lately taken by Nick Hytner on behalf of th…

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Watching Actors Create And Destroy The Universe Over 29 Nights

The New York Review of Books 11/24/12

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Cicely Tyson To Appear On Broadway After 30 Years

The New York Times 12/03/12

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Rats' Tales, Royal Exchange, Manchester by Philip Radcliffe

Having 30 “rats” running around hardly seems the stuff of festive fare, but since the begetter of the show is Carol Ann Duffy, known in her children’s writing for dark fairy tales, we …

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‘Young Robin Hood’ at Round House Theatre by Anne Tsang by Anne Tsang

The world premiere of Young Robin Hood, written by Jon Klein, at Round House Theatre, is a multi-faceted show. At first look, the production, directed by Derek Goldman, seems to be a simple …

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Monday, December 3, 2012 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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2012 Was Broadway's Best Year Ever

Monetarily and attendance-wise, that is.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

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Monday, December 3, 2012 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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"Inside The Lion King" Exhibit Opens In Midtown

The new pop-up exhibition "Inside The Lion King" is now up and running in Midtown, allowing theater fans to get a behind-the-scenes peek at one of Broadway's biggest shows.

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Alfresco Productions plans to use church building as performing arts center

The sound of a band or a musical soon will fill the sanctuary of the old First Baptist Church building at Delmar Avenue and 21st Street in Granite City.

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HCC’s Arts Collective’s Magical Twist on Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 6 – 16th by Sue Kramer by Guest Author

Did we hear you right? Did you say “Bah-humbug..(groan).. Not another A Christmas Carol?!!!  Hold your sleigh horses! This adaptation of Dickens’ beloved story has a not-to-be-missed…

Linked From DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:40PM

Does "The Neighbors" Cast Believe in Aliens? by Young Hollywood

Does "The Neighbors" Cast Believe in Aliens? We head to the set of the ABC's hilarious sci-fi comedy "The Neighbors" where we catch up with the cast, human and alien alike! Stars Simon Templ…

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Camilla Luddington Plays Doctors, Psychics, & Tomb Raiders by Young Hollywood

Camilla Luddington Plays Doctors, Psychics, & Tomb Raiders Camilla Luddington is nothing if not diverse! The busy actress drops by the Studio to tell us about her various projects, whether i…

Linked From Young Hollywood at 10:00PM
Monday, December 3, 2012 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas, Starring Alice Ripley and Bob Stillman, Opens Off-Broadway Dec. 4 by Adam Hetrick

Paula Vogel's A Civil War Christmas, set on Christmas Eve 1864 as America faced an uncertain future, officially opens Dec. 4 at the New York Theatre Workshop. Tony Award winner Alice Rip…

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Durang & Weaver: The Master and His Muse, Reunited by Harry Haun

Christopher Durang and Sigourney Weaver had a serendipitous meeting at Yale in the '70s. Almost 40 years later, the Lunt-Fontanne copycats reunite for Chekhov, sorta, at Lincoln Center T…

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"The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical" Hits Book Shelves Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

"The Book of Mormon: The Testament of a Broadway Musical," which documents the creation of the 2011 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, is released by Newmarket Press for It Books Dec…

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Edwin Cahill and Gardner Reed Co-Star in Off-Broadway's Zelda at the Oasis, Opening Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans

Zelda at the Oasis, a new play about Zelda Fitzgerald, by P. H. Lin, officially opens Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre Dec. 4 at 7 PM following previews that began Nov. 16.

Linked From Playbill at 09:38PM

Donny and Marie Osmond Celebrate Christmas in Los Angeles Beginning Dec. 4 at the Pantages by Michael Gioia

Donny and Marie – Christmas in Los Angeles, the California premiere of Donny and Marie Osmond's Christmas show, begins performances Dec. 4 at the Pantages Theatre.

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Leap of Faith Original Broadway Cast Recording Released Digitally Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans and Kenneth Jones

The cast recording of the short-lived Broadway musical Leap of Faith, which features a score by composer Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, is released digitally Dec. 4 prior to an in-store relea…

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Godspell's Telly Leung Releases New CD, "I'll Cover You," Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans

Telly Leung, the Broadway actor recently seen in the world premiere of the new musical Allegiance, releases his debut solo recording, "I'll Cover You," Dec. 4 on the Yellow Sou…

Linked From Playbill at 09:38PM

PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: War Horse Star Andrew Durand by Matthew Blank

Andrew Durand, who stars as Albert Narracott in the Broadway production of War Horse, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random facts, backstage trivia and pop-culture tidbits.

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Golden Age, Terrence McNally's Backstage Play of Musical Passion, Opens in NYC Premiere by Kenneth Jones

Manhattan Theatre Club's New York City premiere of Golden Age, four-time Tony Award winner Terrence McNally's play about the world of composer Vincenzo Bellini, opens Dec. 4 followin…

Linked From Playbill at 09:38PM

Wade McCollum, Scott Willis and Bryan West Will Star in National Tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert by Andrew Gans

Troika Entertainment has announced complete casting for the first national tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical, which will launch Jan. 8, 2013, in Minneapolis, MN, at the Orphe…

Linked From Playbill at 09:38PM

Brandon Ivie, Chris Riggi Set for UNHEALTHY at HERE Arts Center, Now thru 12/9 by BroadwayWorld

Chris Riggi of Gossip Girl has joined the cast of Darren Caulleys Unhealthy for a limited workshop run at HERE Arts Center in New York from today, December 4th-9th. He will play Kurt, a mora…

Linked From BroadwayWorld at 09:38PM

Tony Nominee Karen Akers Kicks Off Urban Stages Winter Rhythms 2012 Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Urban Stages, in association with producerdirectorlyricist Peter Napolitano, announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning tonight, December 4 and running th…

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DONNY & MARIE: CHRISTMAS IN LOS ANGELES Plays the Pantages Theatre, Now thru 12/23 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayL.A. has announced that DONNY amp MARIE Christmas in Los Angeles will come to the legendary Pantages Theatre from tonight, December 4 23, 2012 for its West Coast Premiere.

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THE DIVINE SISTER • HotCity Theatre by Andrea

Many of the plays written by Charles Busch are well known for their inclination toward high camp, in which he is frequently featured in drag playing the leading lady.  The Divine Sister…

Linked From St. Louis Theatre Snob at 09:21PM

JKTS On Site: The Playbill Memory Bank by JK

I know what you are thinking... Jeff is some sort of shill for Playbill.  I am probably on Playbill.com 10 to 15 times a day. I shop at the Playbill Store.  I research using the Pl…

Linked From JK's TheatreScene at 09:19PM

No place like Oz by Frank Scheck

Best not to walk the kiddies past an open construction site after taking them to “Circus Oz: From the Ground Up.” The Australian troupe’s new show makes dangling high up on a construct…

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After Dark, December 4, 2012 by The Charlebois Post

The Terrible TwosWe celebrate and look to the futureby Gaëtan L. CharleboisOn November 30, The Charlebois Post celebrated its second anniversary. Since Estelle Rosen and I launched a little…

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