Sunday, August 17, 2025 at noon (Broadway Time)
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For Black Cat Appreciation Day: On Black Cats in the Movies by Trav S.D.

We’re getting very niche these days! One would think that there was celebration enough of black cats on Halloween, or on National Cat Day (October 29) or International Cat Day (August 8). …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 12:42PM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87 by Anita Gates

Known for his “heartbreak blue eyes,” he starred in “Billy Budd” and “The Collector,” and had a memorable role in “Superman” and “Superman II.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:32AM

Terence Stamp, General Zod in ‘Superman’ Films, Dies at 87 by Pat Saperstein

English-born Terence Stamp, who burned brightly as a young actor in the 1960s, with praise heaped upon him for roles in “Billy Budd,” “The Collector” and “Far From the Madding Crow…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:24AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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The Boy From Oz, Cats and More on Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige has a selection of your requests, the la…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Bury the Hatchet review – choppy musical account of Lizzie Borden’s shocking story by Chris Wiegand

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghCombining folk song, true crime, macabre comedy and more makes it hard to keep up with the already complicated 1892 case How do you stage the life and trial of Lizzi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM

Video: Watch THE GILDED AGE Cast Sings Sondheim On Set

The third season of The Gilded Age may be over, but the Broadway legends who make up the cast are still giving viewers lots of content to live for. "Once upon a time a group of actors were w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:36AM

On Buck Mack, Stanwyck’s “Uncle Buck” by Trav S.D.

August 17 was the birthday of Buck Mack (1888-1959), best known to vintage film fans as “Uncle Buck”, the somewhat shadowy friend, fixer, butler, bodyguard, and all around caretaker for …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:24AM

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JERSEY BOYS at The Muny

Rehearsals are officially underway for Jersey Boys at the Muny! Watch in this video for a behind the scenes look at rehearsals. The cast includes Cory Jeacoma (Nick Massi), Pablo David Lauce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Video: Watch 'It Hurts Me' from Goodspeed's ALL SHOOK UP

Watch Jordan Matthew Brown as Dennis in the hilariously heartbreaking "It Hurts Me" from Goodspeed's All Shook Up! The production runs at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, CT until August 24, 20…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Brainsluts review – clinical drug trial comedy could cause severe laughter by Chris Wiegand

Pleasance Dome, EdinburghAn anti-work activist and a nepo volunteer join the group for a research study in Dan Bishop’s polished play When plays get under way we wait for something to happ…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Ayoade Bamgboye: Swings and Roundabouts review – commanding comic’s thrilling debut by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghDrawing on her experiences moving from Nigeria to the UK, this livewire standup delivers a multifaceted first fringe show The fringe is nothing if not a place w…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM

Jena Friedman: Motherf*cker review – political zingers and all-too-raw grief by Brian Logan

Monkey Barrel at The Hive, EdinburghThe standup follows a first half of in-your-face jokes about American democracy with a palpably painful account of the loss of her mother Standup shows ab…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:24AM

A new community theater continues to grow in CT behind a founder with big dreams by Christopher Arnott

Playhouse 44, a busy new community theater group in Avon, is staging its compendium of new and old short plays "First You Smile" on Aug. 23 at Avon High School.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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A CT car dealer is keeper of a sacred musical object. He’s looking to share it with the world. by Christopher Arnott

The lifelong fan of the late guitarist Danny Gatton is issuing a CD version of the his famous live jazz set while sharing his instrument with renown artists.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 05:15AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Mary, Queen of Scots review – bold ballet brings the royal courts bang up to date by Lyndsey Winship

Festival theatre, EdinburghMary births a balloon and Elizabeth I towers on stilts in Sophie Laplane and James Bonas’s production about the queens’ distant relationship The second half of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:03AM
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Gypsy Revival, Starring Audra McDonald, Finishes Run August 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

The six-time Tony winner stars as Rose in the Arthur Laurents-Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:36AM

What’s Coming to Broadway: 2025–2026 Season Highlights by Suzanna Bowling

Broadway is set to dazzle with one of its most eclectic and ambitious lineups in years. From bold revivals to world premieres, intimate dramas to larger-than-life musicals, the 2025–2026 s…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:05AM

Off-Broadway Fall 2025: New Works, Big Names, and Bold Visions by Suzanna Bowling

This fall’s Off-Broadway season is bursting with fresh premieres, daring revivals, and powerhouse ensembles. From Shakespeare under the stars at the Delacorte to brand-new musicals, immers…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:04AM

Author’s Night: Jimmy Breslin, Elaine May, In The News, Hampton Artists and Make-Up Artist Bobbi Brown by Suzanna Bowling

Author’s Night again brought together an extraordinary group of voices whose work spans journalism, biography, art, and beauty. From hard-hitting investigations and iconic cultural figures…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 12:03AM

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