Thursday, May 30, 2024 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Video: How Designers Created the World of THE NOTEBOOK

How do you build a home? In this video, watch as the designers of The Notebook discuss how the lighting, sound, projections, and scenic elements work together to transport audiences into Noa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Video: Ben Joins the Circus with Choreo from WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

In this video, Ben breaks down Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll's Tony-nominated choreography for Broadway's Water for Elephants with the help of dance captain Brandon Block. Can you keep up?

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

The World Needs an Action Hero. Enter Twyla Tharp (and Camus). by Gia Kourlas

Leading off the summer season at Little Island in Manhattan, the choreographer presents “How Long Blues,” with T Bone Burnett and David Mansfield.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Circus Amok Returns! by Trav S.D.

Here’s news so good I had to share it in my Marxfest talk at Coney Island USA last Sunday…and that is Woman with a Beard Jennifer Miller and Circus Amok, her ground-breaking Brechtian st…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:54AM

From Wicked to Lempicka, Tony Nominee Eden Espinosa Walks Through Her Broadway Resume by Hayley Levitt

Eden Espinosa has one of Broadway's most recognizable voices—a strong, clear belt that has earned her a lifelong coterie of fans, some of whom still gift her Wicked-related trinkets in hon…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Julia Knitel and Sam Gravitte Will Lead Cape Playhouse's Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

The Massachusetts venue has also announced casting for its summer production of Million Dollar Quartet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon Present 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award to CJay Philip by Darryn King

CJay Philip, the founder and creative director of Dance & Bmore theater programs in Baltimore, MD, is the winner of the American Theatre Wing's 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

No Longer the 'Cute Ingénue,' Hell's Kitchen's Kecia Lewis Embraces Her Veteran Status by Darryn King

Having made her Broadway debut in Dreamgirls aged just 18, Tony nominee Kecia Lewis admits that she wanted to keep on being the “cute ingénue.” Four decades later, surrounded by young…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

What if the Disabled Characters Were Just Going About Their Day? by Laura Collins-Hughes

Madison Ferris and Danny J. Gomez star in the meet-cute “All of Me” — proof that depictions of disability onstage don’t have to be “a buzz kill,” as Ferris puts it.

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Review: A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed by Mark G. Auerbach

My first review for Berkshire Onstage. Goodspeed Musicals' "A Complicated Woman", the story of John Kenley..

SOURCE: berkshireonstage.blog at 11:20AM

PBS Executive Producer Jac Venza Passes Away at 97

Executive Producer Jac Venza has passed away. Learn more about Venza's life and work.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Now spread your wings! Flock of 100 dancers star in English National Ballet’s Swan Lake – in pictures by All Photographs By Tristram Kenton

An in-the-round production at the Royal Albert Hall in London features more than 100 performers – including 60 dancing swans. Tristram Kenton went into the rehearsals Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

Jennifer Ashley Tepper's 'Women Writing Musicals' Book Will Get November Release

Jennifer Ashley Tepper, writer of BroadwayWorld's Broadway Deep Dive series, has revealed that her next book is in the works. Titled 'Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That the History Book…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Catamounts shows put the audience at the center of the action by Lisa Kennedy

The Boulder company's latest, "Impossible Things," invites you to attend graduation.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:42AM

Rupert Holmes and Mark Hollmann Workshopping New Musical My Man Godfrey by Andrew Gans

Arizona Theatre Company is presenting the musical adaptation of Eric S. Hatch's novel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Baltimore's CJay Philip Wins 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award by Logan Culwell-Block

Presented by The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University, the honor recognizes excellent and impactful arts educators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Nicole Watson Wants Playwrights’ Center to Be a Lighthouse by Gabriela

In her early days as the org's producing artistic director, she discusses process and the state of new-play development in American theatre.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:32AM

Video: Danya Taymor Says THE OUTSIDERS Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Danya Taymor chats about the importance of The Outsiders story, the joy of returning to musical theatre, and so much more.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Theater News Charles Busch, Audra McDonald, Forbidden Broadway by Sandi Durell

 The Al Hirschfeld Foundation celebrates Pride Month with its latest online exhibition, “Hirschfeld’s Drag Show,” now live at AlHirschfeldFoundation.org/exhibitions through August …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:15AM

Theater Review: “4000 Miles” — Are We There Yet? by Bill Marx

The script is representative of the pitfalls of current theatrical minimalism -- less can so easily be less.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:06AM

Video: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer Gives an Update in Part Two of 'The Lady of the Lake' Series

Just yesterday, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer took to social media to share a fun video she made detailing what 'The Lady of the Lake' is up to post-Broadway. Now, she has released a second par…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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TAIKOPROJECT

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The 39 Steps Sets West End Return by Molly Higgins

Nicola Samer directs the production, which is currently touring the U.K. through August 3.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Raja Feather Kelly's The Fires Extends at Soho Rep Off-Broadway by Molly Higgins, Margaret Hall

The playwriting debut from the A Strange Loop and Lempicka choreographer officially opened May 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Full Cast Revealed For Frank Wildhorn's Your Lie in April Musical in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The stage version of the popular manga series previously played two successful London concerts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Reviews: Do Critics Think Australia's Sarah Brightman-Led Sunset Boulevard Is Ready for Its Close-Up? by Andrew Gans

Brightman is Norma Desmond opposite Tim Draxl's Joe Gillis in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the classic Billy Wilder film.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Stage Adaptation of Film TAKE THE LEAD Will Have a Reading Today

Take the Lead, the new musical based on the 2006 dance film that starred Antonio Banderas, will have a private reading today in New York City. The musical will have its world premiere next …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

S&P Lowers Outlook On Live Nation to Negative, Maintains Credit Rating by Caitlin Huston

S&P Global has revised its outlook on Live Nation Entertainment to negative from stable following the antitrust lawsuit filed against them by the U.S. Department of Justice.   The rati…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:39AM

Baltimore's CJay Philip to Receive Excellence in Theatre Education Tony Award

CJay Philip, founder and creative director of Dance & Bmore theatre programs in Baltimore, Md., has been selected as the 2024 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award from t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

Video: Randy Rainbow Pokes Fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene in New GREASE Song Parody

Randy Rainbow is back with his latest parody, this time poking fun at Marjorie Taylor Greene. Check out the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Marketing, Audience Services, and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/30/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

Photos: See NYC Public Schools Take the Stage at the Broadway Junior Student Finale by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

A program of The Shubert Foundation and Music Theatre International, the performance was held May 23 at Broadway's Ambassador Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Quantum Leap with Renee Harrison by Yura Sapi, Renee Harrison

By Yura Sapi, Renee Harrison. ​​In this episode, Renee Harrison, founder of Black Girls Do Theater, discusses evolving the theatre industry, envisioning a post-liberation future, and emb…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:10AM

Interpreting the details behind the 2024 Tony Award nominees for Best Costume Design of a Musical by Ruthie Fierberg

The artists behind “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Water for Elephants,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Suffs” and “Cabaret” dissect the stories told through clothing.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:05AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Highlights From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Paper Mill Playhouse! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: See highlights from Paper Mill Playhouse opening production of the 2021-2022 season, Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World, directed by Producing Artistic …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from Broadway in Bryant Park with DIANA, SIX, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, and More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway in Bryant Park returned for a one-day-only event on September 23 with performances from Diana, Six, Mrs. Doubtfire, Girl from the North Country, Caroli…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights of Edie Falco & More in MORNING SUN by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Morning Sun, written by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens, directed by Drama Desk Award winner Lila Neugebauer, ope…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from MRS. DOUBTFIRE on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Mrs. Doubtfire, the new musical produced by multi-Tony Award winner Kevin McCollum (Avenue Q, Rent, In The Heights, Something Rotten!), opens on Broadway today,…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from RHONY's Luann de Lesseps' A VERY COUNTESS CHRISTMAS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Yes, the rumors are true! Everyone's favorite Countess is back at Feinstein's/54 Below for an evening of festive glitz and glamour. If there's anything that's a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Sierra Boggess & Julian Ovenden Preview Their New Album, TOGETHER AT A DISTANCE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Beloved stage stars Sierra Boggess and Julian Ovenden were together (up close) last week to celebrate the release of their new album, Together At A Distanc…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from BIRTHDAY CANDLES on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Watch a video from Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from Audible Theater's LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Audible Theater’s new production of Eugene O’Neill epic Long Day’s Journey Into Night, directed by Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, is now in perf…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from Broadway-Bound A BEAUTIFUL NOISE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical will begin preview performances Wednesday, November 2 ahead of a Sunday, December 4 opening night at Broadway's Broa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Neil Diamond Attends First Preview of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE in Boston by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Neil Diamond was in attendance of the first preview of the world premiere of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical. Neil received a boisterous standing o…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Brooks & More at THE PIANO LESSON First Preview by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The first-ever performance of the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson is now in previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Get a first look at …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from COST OF LIVING on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Cost of Living is now running at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out video …

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from 1776 on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Roundabout Theatre Company and the American Repertory Theater’s new Broadway production of 1776, directed by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, is now in prev…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from KIMBERLY AKIMBO on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Kimberly Akimbo officially opens on Broadway onNovember 10th. Check out video highlights of the cast in action at the Booth Theatre. Learn more: https://www.b…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Highlights from TOPDOG/UNDERDOG on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The strictly limited 16-week engagement of Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning TOPDOG/UNDERDOG is now previews, and will officially open on Thursday, Octob…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:48AM

Fabulous Creatures review – Odyssean monsters croon a vengeful revision guide by Kate Wyver

Arcola theatre, LondonWhile the costumes are delightful and the characters cheekily drawn, the full epic potential for this cabaret is never fully realised Welcome to the monstrous cabaret, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

Swipe right on the cast of Why Am I So Single? | 2024 West End cast by Official London Theatre

Imagine being soooo cool, interesting, and fun – and yet, somehow, finding yourself perpetually single…!? That’s the extraordinary and unique situation faced by two best pals in Why Am…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:12AM

Why FAST Services Are No Longer the Bargain Bin of Streaming by Caitlin Huston

At the Fox upfront on May 13, the network’s free ad-supported streaming service, Tubi, got just as much stage time as its traditional broadcast channels. Those so-called FAST platforms ar…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:05AM

Not Quite Present-Tense Material: A Review of “On the Twentieth Century” at Blank Theatre Company by Noel Schecter

A musical comedy adapted from a 1930s era play and movie, “On the Twentieth Century” involves a hard-on-his luck director with one last card up his sleeve.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, May 30, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Audra Is in Fact Doing ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway, Urie Rejoins ‘Mattress,’ ‘Forbidden Broadway’ to Go Back Off-Broadway “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podca…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Video: Ben Platt and Kristin Chenoweth Perform 'Til There Was You' From THE MUSIC MUAN

Ben Platt was joined on stage by Kristin Chenoweth during last night's performance of Ben Platt: Live at the Palace. The pair performed 'Til There Was You' from The Music Man.  Check out th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

The Hills Of California | Harold Pinter Theatre by Official London Theatre

“What is a song? A song is a dream… a place to be.” The Hills of California is the place to be this week – get up to 33% off on-the-day tickets at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:30AM

Review Roundup: SUNSET BOULEVARD Led By Sarah Brightman in Australia

Sarah Brightman is leading an all new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard, now running at Melbourne's Princess Theatre followed by a season at the Sydney Opera House from August 28…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:12AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Denise Gough stars in People, Places & Things by Official London Theatre

Here's a sneak peak of Denise Gough reprising her Olivier Award-winning role of Emma, a struggling actress whose life is spinning recklessly out of control. Catch People, Places & Things at…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:34AM

Tseba: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet) by Tseba

The musician and DJ spends his time either scrolling or laughing at drunk patrons. Both are well-represented in his list Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I have been working as a …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM

Boys from the Blackstuff review: Alan Bleasdale adaptation needs to feel more like a play for today by Tim Bano

Leading political playwright James Graham is burdened by the need to preserve this classic piece of writing about unemployed men in 1980s Liverpool, but the show comes alive when it finds th…

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:18AM

My first time at a burlesque class: ‘Could I thrust with a force that could kill a man?’ by Jennifer Wong

In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong overcomes her apprehension of ‘whorish vagina dancing’ – and then the gloves come off Get our week…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM

Next UK government must not treat arts as ‘bloodsucker’, says Timothy Spall by Robyn Vinter North Of England Correspondent

Actor calls on whoever wins on 4 July to recognise what the arts bring to society, as Salford’s Lowry theatre turns 25 The arts should not be treated as an economic “bloodsucker”, Timo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Romeo and Juliet, Duke of York's Theatre review - doomy and deathly, and much-hyped by Matt Wolf

★★★ ROMEO AND JULIET, DUKE OF YORK'S THEATRE Doomy and deathly, and much-hyped Tom Holland reaches for the stars and makes it to the theatre's roof One of Shakespeare's longest plays …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:24AM

First Person: LIFT artistic director Kris Nelson on delivering the best of international theatre to the nation's capital by Kris Nelson

LIFT2024 promises a characteristically broad and bracing array of global performance LIFT 2024 is nearly here. It’s a festival that will take you on deep and personal journeys. We’ve go…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:24AM

Book Review: ‘The Playbook,’ by James Shapiro by Laura Collins-Hughes

In “The Playbook,” James Shapiro offers a resonant history of the Federal Theater Project, a Depression-era program that gave work to writers and actors until politics took center stage.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:18AM

Carrie Hope Fletcher Will Lead U.K. and Ireland Tour of Calamity Jane by Logan Culwell-Block

Nikolai Foster's touring production is hitting the road again 10 years after it premiered.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 30, 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 05:02AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Search | Playbill

Lesli Margherita, making her Broadway debut as Mrs. Wormwood in Matilda The Musical, fills out Playbill.com's questionnaire of random ...

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Search | Playbill

Playbill.com correspondent Ben Rimalower offers a collection of seven actresses who were nominated in the wrong category for the Tony ...

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Sunset Boulevard

The post Sunset Boulevard appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Briefs Factory returns to Arts Centre Melbourne with Bite Club: 2nd Serve by Aussie Theatre

Brisbane’s award-winning cult cabaret mischief makers, circus stars and heart-stopping hooligans Briefs Factory present their brand-new show Bite Club: 2nd

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:37AM

John Gillard: Creative Writer’s Sourcebook

The post John Gillard: Creative Writer’s Sourcebook appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:23AM
Thursday, May 30, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The Gospel According to Paul

The post The Gospel According to Paul appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:47AM

Mauricio Martínez, Florencia Cuenca, More Join Jaime Lozano for Unplugged Concert Off-Broadway May 30 by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Lucille Lortel Theatre features acoustic versions of tunes from Lozano's albums.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32AM

All that Chat

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