Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Marie Faustin: Sorry I’m Late review – an irresistible hour from a stellar standup by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonA lesser act might have struggled to follow the brilliant Sydnee Washington, but Faustin’s swaggering, gossipy shtick is superb Has Marie Faustin blundered? Support act…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:36AM

Theater Review: “A Strange Loop” — An Exhilarating Musical Loop-de-Loop by David Greenham

This superb Speakeasy Stage Company/Front Porch Collective co-production is emotionally charged and immediate, intent on keeping the material fresh and raw.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:36AM

Alex Edelman, Nikiya Mathis, More to Receive Special Tony Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dramatists Guild Foundation will also receive Tony Honors at this year's ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Video: Get a 1st Look at Sarah Brightman in Costume for Australian Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

The Phantom of the Opera star will play faded silent screen star Norma Desmond in the upcoming production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Off-Broadway's Ballroom-Inspired Cats: The Jellicle Ball Finds Full Cast by Logan Culwell-Block

Rehearsals are officially underway for the upcoming yassified reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Frank Wildhorn Musical Manga Adaptation Your Lie in April to Play London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga, anime, and live-action film previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:32AM

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley, Claybourne Elder Join A Night With an Indigo Girl for Out of the Box Theatrics by Molly Higgins

The Off-Broadway company's benefit will feature Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

McKittrick Hotel to Present All That Glitters: A Drag Extravaganza by Molly Higgins

The evening will be hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race season 16 queens Plasma and Sapphira Cristal, with Drag: The Musical's Lagoona Bloo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Sweat review – chilling vision of a divided, alienated America by Chris Wiegand

Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterThis timely return of Lynn Nottage’s 2015 play that anticipated Trump’s presidency has powerful performances despite never finding the right rhythm Alth…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

Initial Cast Set For FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny

Adam Heller, Jill Abramovitz, Samantha Massell, Hannah Corneau, Emerson Glick, Jed Resnick, Clay Singer and Andrew Alstat are among the stars of the Muny production of Fiddler on the Roof.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:24AM

Danny Gardner Will Star in World Premiere Play The Opposite of Love Off-Broadway by Logan Culwell-Block

Rachel Klein is directing the new work from playwright and co-star Ashley Griffin, about the unlikely bond between a hustler and a trust fund baby.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 2, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Further Discussion of Tony Nominations, Ingrid Michaelson on Not Being Nominated, ‘Titanique’ Heading to West End “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitti…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Boy Blue: Cycles review – dazzling hip-hop dance alchemy by Sanjoy Roy

Barbican, LondonIn ragged rocksteps and snaredrum springs, choreographer Kenrick Sandy and composer Michael Asante catch the connections between sound and movement Founded in 2001, Boy Blue …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM

Universal Music Group Catalog Will Return to TikTok Following Agreement

An agreement has been reached between Universal Music Group and TikTok, which will return music that was previously removed from the platform.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:06AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘Just let us audition’: UK transgender actors appeal to be cast in non-trans roles by Kate Wyver

Kim Tatum, Mariah Louca and Reece Lyons combine to call for trans women to be put on an equal footing for cis roles Kim Tatum dreams of playing Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard’s exquisite …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:12AM

There is much ado about Shakespeare in CT this summer by Christopher Arnott

Nine Shakespeare plays are happening in Connecticut from June through August, most of them outdoors.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Kelli O’Hara’s Ties to Opera, From ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Met Stage by Alexis Soloski

O’Hara is an unusual kind of triple threat: a star of Broadway and television who is appearing at the Metropolitan Opera in a revival of “The Hours.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:48AM

Opera Australia’s Sydney Winter season to feature five show-stopping premieres by Aussie Theatre

Neil Armfield’s critically acclaimed opera Watershed to premiere at the Sydney Opera House Date: 14 – 16 June 2024 Venue:

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 2, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM

A ‘Skate Migration’ Is Changing How Atlanta Rolls by James Thomas and Gem Hale

As Black roller skaters from around the country bring their styles to the city, some locals look for space to preserve the moves Atlanta is known for.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:00AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Arthur T. Birsh Dies: Longtime 'Playbill' Publisher Was 88 - Yahoo Movies Canada

Arthur T. Birsh, whose job titles during his 50-year career at Playbill, the nation's most recognizable theater program, included publisher, ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:54AM

Gold-Burg one-act play earns spot in the state playbill - Bowie News -

Gold-Burg one-act play earns spot in the state playbill. Published. 3 hours ago. on. 05/01/2024. By. bowienews. By BARBARA GREEN editor@ ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:54AM

Jayne Houdyshell Walks Down Memory Lane - YouTube

Playbill New 6.2K views · 43:02 · Go to channel. David Rockwell in Playbill's "My Life in the Theatre". Playbill•1.3K views · 44:23 · Go to channel ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:54AM

A Look at 2024's Tony Award Best Musical Nominees - YouTube

... stream on PBS for free. 33:14 · Go to channel · Jayne Houdyshell Walks Down Memory Lane. Playbill New 839 views · 3:43 · Go to channel · THE NOTEBOOK ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:54AM

Is Jessy Schram Leaving Chicago Med? What Happened to Hannah Asher? - Soaps.com

... playbill.com/article/a-fine-showmance-loves-labours-lost-co-stars-colin-donnell-and-patti-murin-com-325772" target="_blank"><em>Playbill</em></a> ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:54AM

UK arts need ‘rescue package’ to avoid lost generation, says Royal Court boss by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

David Byrne calls for urgent state support for young playwrights, particularly those from minority or working-class backgrounds David Byrne, the artistic director of the Royal Court theatre …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:06AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Illinoise Takes Flight On Broadway by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Ron Fassler . . . . In charge of adapting Sufjan Stevens’ 2005 concept album Illinois for the stage, Jackie Sibblies Drury (playwright) and Justin Peck (director and chor…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:45AM

On the Couch with Emma Valente

The post On the Couch with Emma Valente appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:17AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘I don’t know if my body can do this’: does A Chorus Line still ring true for dancers? by Lyndsey Winship

As the 1975 musical about Broadway hoofers sets off on tour, professionals reveal how much has – and hasn’t – changed since its debut ‘I want it strong! Make it sharp! Take it on the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48AM

Joanna Lumley set to tour Australia in Me & My Travels – An Evening with Joanna Lumley

The post Joanna Lumley set to tour Australia in Me & My Travels – An Evening with Joanna Lumley appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:39AM

Josh Piterman withdraws from AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Des Flanagan steps in by Aussie Theatre

It was announced today by Australian Musical Theatre Festival artistic director, Tyran Parke that Australian star of Phantom of the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:13AM
Thursday, May 2, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Joanna Lumley Set To Tour Australia For The Very First Time by Aussie Theatre

The legendary Joanna Lumley will embark on her first ever live tour of Australia, Me & My Travels, in October

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 12:50AM

Photos: Chris Jackson and Christina Sajous Drop In On the Talented Kids Of the 2024 GARDEN OF DREAMS Talent Show

The annual Garden of Dreams Talent Show will return to Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00PM. To help prepare for their big moment, Broadway stars came out to Radio City …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12AM

Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures Opens Off-Broadway May 2 by Meg Masseron, Molly Higgins

Makenzie Morgan Gomez, Pamela Sabaugh, and Chris Thorn are starring.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

The Keep Going Songs by The Bengsons Opens Off-Broadway May 2; Get a First Look at the Show by Talaura Harms

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 presents the new work from the songwriting duo.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06AM

Photos: First Look At Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Ferris And More In ALL OF ME At The New Group

The New Group has released first look photos of All of Me, by Laura Winters, with Madison Ferris, Danny J. Gomez, Lily Mae Harrington, Florencia Lozano, Brian Furey Morabito and Kyra Sedgwi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards