Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoo…

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THE OUTSIDERS to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week

Tune in to see the cast of The Outsiders perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week! On Monday, June 3, the company will appear on the show to perform a number from The Out…

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Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Tituss Burgess' THE PREACHER'S WIFE World Premiere

The reviews are starting to roll in for The Alliance Theatre's world premiere musical, THE PREACHER’S WIFE, inspired by the 1996 film of the same name

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NYC Tourism + Conventions Calls on City Council to Prioritize Economic Recovery

New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, is calling on city council to …

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Ramin Karimloo, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Richard Kind, More Will Be Part of Broadway Bets by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Cares fundraiser features a poker tournament for all levels and other casino games.

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Following Leadership Shakeup Chicago Shakespeare Theater 'Parts Ways' With Creative Producer

Rick Boynton, a longtime creative producer known for his work on Broadway titles such as Six, Illinoise, and The Notebook, is no longer working at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

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The Great Lillian Hall review – Jessica Lange captivates in Broadway-set drama by Benjamin Lee

The actor gives an astonishing, awards-worthy performance as a stage star with dementia in a slight yet powerful TV movie There’s an almighty performance super-powering HBO’s mysteriousl…

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A Tony Quiz: Songs From Tony-Winning Scores Part I, 1962-1979 by Andrew Gans, Vi Dang

Prior to Broadway's biggest night on June 16, test your knowledge of which score has a Tony Award.

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Photos: Get a 1st Look at Alexis Scheer's Breaking the Story Off-Broadway by Margaret Hall

The play follows a foreign war correspondent as she struggles to move forward from the trauma she has witnessed.

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Video: Watch Ben Platt Sing 'All American Queen' as Part of The Honeymind Sessions

Watch Ben Platt sing 'All American Queen' from his new album Honeymind, out now.

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Friday, May 31, 2024 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Video: Inside Rehearsals for Kennedy Center's BYE BYE BIRDIE

In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway Center Stage production of Bye Bye Birdie at the Kennedy Center rehearses in New York City!

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The Subtext: Samuel D. Hunter Writes His Way Home by American Theatre Editors

This month Brian speaks with the busy playwright about dramatizing Idaho, promoting the film of 'The Whale,' and working on a new play at Steppenwolf.

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Video: Shoshana Bean Discusses Playing a Mother in HELL'S KITCHEN

Tony-nominated performer Shoshana Bean stopped by CBS Mornings on Friday as part of their annual 'Road to the Tonys' series, where they spotlight different nominated shows and performers dur…

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See Tony Nominees Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon Sing Hell's Kitchen's 'No One' in New Music Video by Logan Culwell-Block

Four tracks from the Best Musical nominee's upcoming cast album dropped for streaming May 31.

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ANNOUNCING: ‘TONGS AND BONES SHAKESPEARE’ AT THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY (BY BOB SHUMAN; DIRECTED BY FRANK FARRELL) by Robert Shuman

Get ready for a theatrical experience like no other, based on characters from the plays of Shakespeare (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, As You Like It, and The Tempest)!  The highly anticipate…

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Stephanie J. Block, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells & More in Rehearsal for FALSETTOS! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The cast gave a sneak peek to the press earlier today and you can check out some performance highlights below! Learn more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/ar…

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The Radio City Rockettes Launch the Countdown to Christmas- Inside Rehearsal! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will bring joy to audiences of all ages and help you create countless memories with your family, fri…

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In Rehearsal with the One, Singular, Sensational Cast of A CHORUS LINE at the Hollywood Bowl! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The LA Phil's Hollywood Bowl production of A Chorus Line opening July 29 -31 for three performances has been in full tilt rehearsals since last week and Broadwa…

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Inside Rehearsals with the Sexy Cast of LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Les Liaisons Dangereuses begins Broadway performances on Saturday, October 8, 2016 and will open on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Booth Theatre (222 W 45th St…

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They're Ready to Fly Away on Tour- Inside Rehearsal with the New Cast of FINDING NEVERLAND! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Finding Neverland, the enchanting Broadway musical set to soar on tour this fall, just began rehearsals under the visionary direction of Tony Award-winnerDiane…

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We're Getting to Know Them- Inside Rehearsal for THE KING AND I Tour! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: THE KING AND I is hitting the road! Laura Michelle Kelly (Anna Leonowens) and Jose Llana (King of Siam) will lead the national tour of the Lincoln Center Thea…

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Travel Uptown for a Sneak Peek of A BRONX TALE in Rehearsal! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway premiere of A BRONX TALE THE MUSICAL, the new musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, mus…

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Betsy Morgan and Nicholas Rodriguez Sing 'If I Loved You' and More in Rehearsal for CAROUSEL at Aren by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents Carousel, directed by Artistic Director Molly Smith, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyr…

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What's IN TRANSIT All About? Inside Rehearsal with the Cast! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Below, check out what the new musical is all about with interviews with the cast and a musical preview! Learn more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-…

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THE NEW YORKERS Cast Goes Into Their Dance at Encores! Rehearsal- Meet the Company! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Next up at Encores! is a lost gem- The New Yorkers, Cole Porter's 1930 Prohibition lark. The New Yorkers will star Cyrille Aimee, Clyde Alves, Todd Buonopan…

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Sexy Sneak Peek of Deborah Cox & More in Rehearsal for THE BODYGUARD! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Deborah Cox and Judson Mills will soon lead the North American tour of THE BODYGUARD, which plays first at Millburn New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse. Performa…

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Inside Rehearsal for Encores! THE GOLDEN APPLE with Lindsay Mendez, Ashley Brown & More! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Closing out this season at Encores! is The Golden Apple- the John Latouche and Jerome Moross' cult classic. The Golden Apple will star Mikaela Bennett (Penelope…

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Gang Gets Back Together at Paper Mill Playhouse- Inside Rehearsal! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony® Award, has an…

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He's Back in the Building! Inside Rehearsal for ATTACK OF THE ELVIS IMPERSONATORS by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Attack of the Elvis Impersonators, the new musical that will unleash your inner hound dog, with book, music and lyrics by Lory Lazarus. Directed by Broadway vet…

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It's a 'World of Pure Imagination' Inside Rehearsals for the 2017 Jimmy Awards! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: The ninth annual JIMMY AWARDS will be held tonight, June 26th at 7:30PM at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. 74 high school students from across America will co…

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‘The Outsiders’ Director Danya Taymor on Making a Gritty, Violent Broadway Musical: ‘This All Needs to Take Place in the Dirt’ by Brent Lang

By the end of every performance, “The Outsiders” cast is caked in grime and dust. That’s a consequence of the Broadway musical’s sandy stage, which finds the actors who bring the the…

SOURCE: Variety at 03:15PM

Tony Nominee Jessica Stone on Her Journey From Actor to Director of ‘Water for Elephants’ by Harry Haun

After helming last year's Tony winning musical 'Kimberly Akimbo,' Stone brought seven-time Tony nominee 'Water for Elephants' to the Broadway stage.

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Today on Broadway: Friday, May 31, 2024 - BroadwayRadio

https://www.playbill.com/article/cast-set-for-cady-huffman-directed-nyc-premiere-of-empire-the-musical. 3) Bailon-Houghton, Hernandez to Lead 'Take ...

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As part of Playbill.com's 30 Days of Pride, we look at Broadway plays and musicals that feature gay characters.

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Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Soft Power, In the Heights, Job, Primary Trust, More Set for Signature's 2024-2025 Season by Andrew Gans

The Arlington, Virginia, venue's upcoming season will include four D.C.-area premieres.

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Video: William Jackson Harper Talks Tony Nomination for UNCLE VANYA

William Jackson Harper stopped by GMA3 on Friday to talk about his role as Astrov in Uncle Vanya, for which he just received his first Tony nomination. Harper has an extensive background in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

The ROE Visual Team Prepares to Dazzle at Annual InfoComm Show by Frank Hammel

InfoComm 2024 is just around the corner, and ROE Visual is preparing for an eventful show in Las Vegas on June 12-14. As one of the most anticipated events in the Pro-AV industry, InfoComm 2…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:27PM

Singing Along, Late Arrivals, and More: Leslie Odom Jr. Weighs In on Theatre Etiquette by Logan Culwell-Block

The Purlie Victorious star and producer dropped by Today to talk about the Tony-nominated play, but also set the record straight on how to act when seeing a Broadway show.

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Hank Azaria, Ramin Karimloo & More Join Lineup for Broadway Bets 2024

A full house of Broadway favorites are in the cards to attend Broadway’s official game night when Broadway Bets returns this Monday, June 3, 2024. Check out the full list of celebrity …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

David Baddiel: trauma passed on from Holocaust is why I do comedy by Rachel Hall

Promoting his book at Hay festival, comedian says his mother and grandparents’ flight from Nazi Germany affected later generations David Baddiel has said he makes comedy to process the int…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:02PM

Circle Mirror Transformation review – Annie Baker’s drama class is a lesson in power-play by Helen Meany

Gate theatre, DublinDirected by Róisín McBrinn, this 2009 play is an absorbing study of group dynamics, deepened by intricate dialogue and superb acting Six weeks is a long time in theatre…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:02PM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch: HELL'S KITCHEN Debuts 'No One' Music Video and Four Singles From Cast Recording

Watch the music video for 'No One' from Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Little Island Summer Season Begins Tomorrow With Twyla Tharp's HOW LONG BLUES

Little Island will begin its summer-long season of world premieres with the first performance of How Long Blues, the new full-length dance piece conceived, choreographed, and directed by Twy…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

Nona Hendryx Is Bringing AI, Virtual Reality, and Afrofuturism to Lincoln Center by Kevin Filipski

Her interactive The Dream Machine Experience premieres in June.

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New York Philharmonic Music Director Jaap van Zweden Wraps Up His Final Season by Monica Parks

He spoke about the orchestra he has led and the city it calls home as he approaches the conclusion of his NY Phil tenure.

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Victoria Clark, Jordan Donica, Telly Leung, Kelli O’Hara, More Featured on New Recording Parting Gift by Andrew Gans

The new 23-track PS Classics recording celebrates the songs of the late Gerald Ginsburg.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:42PM

‘Fetching Water’ will offer industry reading by Michael Abourizk

The cast will feature Tony Award nominee Rory O’Malley.

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“Diamonds and Rust” with Daniel’s Husband from Ronnie Larsen Presents by Bill Hirschman

By Britin Haller  “What happens when love isn’t enough?” is the question Daniel’s Husband poses to us in the newest production by Ronnie Larsen Presents and the Plays of Wilton. Cur…

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Mia Katigbak Is a Pioneer in Asian American Theatre. At 69, She’s Finally Making Her Broadway Debut by Diep Tran

She’s starring in Uncle Vanya while readying a new show with her company NAATCO.

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Friday, May 31, 2024 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘The Prom’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Susan Nolan

With the school year winding down, social media accounts are flooded with pictures of graduating seniors. It’s impossible not to feel nostalgic about adolescent rites of passage: summer jo…

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Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More to be Featured on PARTING GIFT: THE SONGS OF GERALD GINSBURG

PS CLASSICS will release Parting Gift: The Songs of Gerald Ginsburg, featuring stars from Broadway and opera with a 17-piece orchestra. Learn when you can download the album!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Theatre News: Signature Theatre Announces Its 2024-2025 Season—and Reveals a New Look by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Arlington, VA – Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner and Managing Director Maggie Boland announce Signature Theatre’s 2024-2025 Season today. The 35th season highlights Signature’s …

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Carol Burnett Would Have Liked to Have Done MAME: 'I Love the Part'

In a new interview, comedy legend and Broadway performer Carol Burnett answered some big questions about her life and career, including the part that she has always wanted to play. She revea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Video: Go Inside Opening Night Of THE PREACHER'S WIFE in Atlanta

On Friday, May 24, 2024, THE PREACHER’S WIFE celebrated opening night at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.  Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, this world premiere musical was celebr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:42PM

Watch Christian Borle, Krysta Rodriguez, Ephraim Sykes and More Perform Songs from Bye Bye Birdie by Playbill

Get a look at rehearsals for The Kennedy Center's production of Bye Bye Birdie

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IN THE HEIGHTS, SOFT POWER & More Set for Signature Theatre 2024-25 Season

Signature Theatre has unveiled its 2024-2025 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:12PM

High-energy comedian Katt Williams returning to XL Center in Hartford during 2025 tour by Christopher Arnott

A May 17, 2025 date has been announced for the XL Center as part of comedian Katt Williams' new "Heaven on Earth" tour.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Robe is Key to Eurovision 2024 by Frank Hammel

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) was staged in Malmo Arena, Sweden, and was memorable for many elements including a superlative technical presentation which took the show production as…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:56AM

TCG Names 2024 Rising Leaders of Color by American Theatre Editors

This year's 6-person cohort is based in Chicago.

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See Who's Starring in Industry Readings of New Musical Fetching Water by Andrew Gans

Shelley Butler will direct the new musical from Leslie Becker and Michael Hunsaker.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Which Song is Your May Anthem? 👀 by & Juliet Broadway

Which song is your May bae? #shorts #nsync #justintimberlake #broadway #andjuliet & Juliet is the hit Broadway musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek & pop music’…

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Digging Up the Roots of Samm-Art Williams' Home as It Sprouts a Broadway Revival by Kathy Henderson

Over the past four years, for obvious reasons, “home” has become a symbol of safety and wellbeing. More than 40 years ago, playwright Samm-Art Williams explored the many meanings of the …

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In ‘The Kāmau Trilogy,’ No Man Is an Island by American Theatre Editors

Staging the complete ‘Kāmau Trilogy’ in repertory for the first time in 30 years, Kumu Kahua Theatre aims both to honor the losses of the past and break the cycle of intergenerational t…

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:43AM

Cort Lawrence and Raw Cereal Team Use CHAUVET Professional STRIKE Bolt IC in Stunning Morgan Wallen Design by Frank Hammel

Morgan Wallen’s touring production for the One Night At A Time World 2024 Tour exemplifies the innovative spirit and technical excellence that defines modern stage design. The use of advan…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:39AM

Video: Will Brill Says His Tony Nomination Was 'Out of Left Field'

In this video, Tony nominee Will Brill chats about the Stereophonic's journey to Broadway, his surprise to be nominated, and so much more.

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Ben Platt's New Album 'Honeymind' Available Now

Tony award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt has just dropped his third studio album, Honeymind. As previously announced on social media, the album is inspired by a hike he took with his…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Interview: David Henry Hwang Discusses YELLOW FACE Audible Drama Ahead of Play's Broadway Debut

At the beginning of May, a brand new audio version of David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face debuted on Audible, which features a starry cast that includes Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Ashley Par…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Listen to Anika Noni Rose Sing 'Special Spice' from TIANA'S BAYOU ADVENTURE

Tiana's Bayou Adventure, a new ride set in the world of the 2008 Disney animated film The Princess and the Frog, is due to open later this month at Walt Disney World. Ahead of its opening, D…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

Video: Sarah Hyland Talks Returning to the Stage for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Sarah Hyland, who just took over the role of Audrey from Jinkx Monsoon in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss returning to t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Tribeca Festival to Debut Short Films Made Using OpenAI by Caitlin Huston

The Tribeca Festival will feature five short films made using technology from OpenAI. The films will use OpenAI’s Sora, which is a text-to-video model that accepts textual descriptions and…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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OPENING DOORS: DAVID CARPENTER ON CAROLINE PRUGH by Philip Boroff

While working an arts reporter for Bloomberg News, I met Caroline Prugh in March 2006 at the now-defunct Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Kentucky. She was there on behal…

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Coram Boy review – a show that buries the plot along with the foundling babies by Arifa Akbar

Chichester Festival theatreThe performances are strong and the music is beautiful, but they cannot rescue this convoluted adaptation of Jamila Gavin’s award-winning children’s novel This…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:42AM

June on the London Stage: James Corden Returns, Stephanie J. Block Leads Kiss Me, Kate and Mean Girls Crosses the Pond by Matt Wolf

In June, New York may be in thrall to the Tonys, but life on the London stage continues apace. The month ahead promises a broad array of musicals, from a pocket-sized hit of the Edinburgh Fe…

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150 Years of Madison Square Garden by Trav S.D.

It’s quite true! And (a fact that should be much more widely known) it was started by none other than P.T. Barnum! The final iteration of Barnum’s American Museum burned down in 1868, bu…

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June Audible Content Includes LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES, WILD WITH HAPPY, & More

Several theatrical audio projects are due to stream this month on Audible, including a recording of Laura Benanti's solo show Nobody Cares (which is running through June 2 at the Minetta Lan…

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Brian d'Arcy James Has Achieved His College Goal by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite recently picked up his fifth Tony nomination for his performance in Days of Wine and Roses.

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More Theater by Sandi Durell

Clowns Like Me – Empire: The Musical – Cunnicularii EMPIRE: The Musical, will premiere in its hometown, New York City, July 1 for a 12-week limited engagement at New World Stages. The …

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MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Album is Available Now

The 42-track live recording of star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80thAnniversary Concert is now available on double CD and digital platforms worldwide. Learn mor…

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How the Wolf Survives by American Theatre Editors

When La Liga Teatro Elástico came to Chicago, they built a puppet parade to dramatize our ecological interdependence.

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Photos: See the Judy Garland Art Up for Auction at the 2024 Night of a Thousand Judys by Logan Culwell-Block, Andrew Gans

The annual Pride concert benefits The Ali Forney Center, the nation’s largest agency dedicated to helping LGBTQIA+ homeless youth.

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Beth Leavel Will Join Bradley Jaden and Shoshana Bean for Upcoming NYC Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening will mark the U.S. debut of West End star Jaden, who was most recently in Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.

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Laura Benanti Solo Show, Colman Domingo’s Wild With Happy, More to Stream on Audible by Molly Higgins

Jennifer Hudson, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Washington, and more Broadway favorites will lend their voices to streaming selections.

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See Who's Starring in Baayork Lee-Directed and Choreographed West Side Story by Logan Culwell-Block

The Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim musical is playing Pittsburgh CLO beginning June 11.

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Video: Ben Platt and Leslie Odom Jr. Perform 'The Sound of Silence' at the Palace Theater

Ben Platt was joined on stage by Leslie Odom, Jr. during last night's performance of Ben Platt: Live at the Palace. The pair performed 'The Sound of Silence' by Simon and Garfunkel. Check …

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The 2023-24 Broadway Season Is Over. How Did We Do? by Ken Davenport

This one is in the books.   Broadway officially closed its... The post The 2023-24 Broadway Season Is Over. How Did We Do? first appeared on Ken Davenport.

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Princess for a Play by Kelundra Smith

As theatres across the country diversify their casting of Disney princesses in musicals, more girls get to see themselves onstage.

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Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Video: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Hits the Streets of San Francisco Ahead of Bay Area Run

Watch Rob McClure as Mrs. Doubtfire hit the streets of San Francisco in a segment for KPIX CBS News. In the video, Mrs. Doubtfire visits her old neighborhood from the film of the same name a…

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Exclusive: Producer David Binder Explains How ILLINOISE Has Made for a Remarkable Journey

As the 77th Annual Tony Awards quickly approach, BroadwayWorld has invited the producers of the Best Production nominees to reflect on their experiences in bringing their shows to Broadway i…

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"Climb Ev'ry Mountain" ft. Audra McDonald | Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert by Rodgers & Hammerstein

"Climb Ev'ry Mountain" Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Performed by Audra McDonald My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert features a …

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Tony Danza: Standards & Stories! by Sandi Durell

Cabaret review by Marilyn Lester . . . . In his latest Standard and Stories (at 54 Below), the feeling that comes through the most about Tony Danza can be wrapped up in a quote from YouTube …

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The MTC Gala, Radcliffe at Sardi's & HAIR in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Spend a busy week on stage and off with a night at the MTC Gala, EQUUS Daniel Radcliffe as he gets his Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at Sardi's and the cast of…

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'NIGHT MUSIC' in Rehearsal, EXIT THE KING & 'DEFYING' at the Gershwin by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Another episode is ready, get set to join White Plains Performing Arts Center's production of A Little Night Music in rehearsal, meet the starry cast of Exit Th…

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Irons, Allen & Co. in Rehearsal and THE STORY OF MY LIFE by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: This week the show features the starry cast of the new drama 'IMPESSIONISM' and the opening night of the recently shuttered THE STORY OF MY LIFE - all right her…

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Special Sneak - In Rehearsal with 'Encores! FINIAN'S RAINBOW' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award-winners Philip Bosco, Jim Norton and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, as well as Cheyenne Jackson, Kate Baldwin, and Jeremy Bobb will star in Finian's Rainbow,…

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Special Sneak - In Rehearsal with 'Encores! Summer Stars THE WIZ' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Singer/songwriter, actor and author Ashanti will make her stage debut as Dorothy in the New York City Center Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, June 1…

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Kate Shindle in Rehearsal for NYMF's 'BEST OF THE FEST' by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: New York Musical Theater Festival will kick off its sixth season with a Gala Celebration of its first five years, called BEST OF THE FEST, on Monday, April 20th…

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In Rehearsal with the Company of UNDER MY SKIN! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tony Award-nominee Kerry Butler and Matt Walton will star in UNDER MY SKIN at The Little Shubert Theatre in New York. The new comedy, written by Robert Sternin …

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In the Rehearsal Room with Paper Mill Playhouse's SOUTH PACIFIC- Performance Preview! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Paper Mill Playhouse continues its 75th Anniversary Season with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical South Pacific. With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics…

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In Rehearsal with the Cast of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME- Sneak Peek! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, is currently in rehearsal, will previews beginning on Monday, June 2 and …

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The Marriage Plot! Sneak Peek at Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of 'GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE' in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: GENTLEMAN's GUIDEPreparations are well underway for the 2014 Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday! Cues were set, entrances timed, and performances streamlined duri…

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Gangster Tapdance! Sneak Peek at Nick Cordero, Susan Stroman and the Cast of BULLETS OVER BROADWAY by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Preparations are well underway for the 2014 Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday! Cues were set, entrances timed, and performances streamlined during rehearsals tod…

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Willkommen! Sneak Peek at Alan Cumming and the Cast of CABARET in Rehearsal for the Tonys by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: CABARET preparations are well underway for the 2014 Tony Awards ceremony this Sunday! Cues were set, entrances timed, and performances streamlined during rehear…

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You Aint Never Had a Friend Like Him! James Monroe Iglehart and the Cast of ALADDIN in Rehearsal by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Click below to watch a sneak peek at Tony nominee James Monroe Iglehart, Adam Jacobs and the cast of ALADDIN -- in rehearsal for 'Friend Like Me', plus a chat w…

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Broadway’s star power: a beacon of hope in the post-pandemic era by Jeremy Kraus

According to Situation Interactive’s Jeremy Kraus, the collective star power in the 2024-2025 Broadway season could very well serve as the catalyst for the resurgence the industry needs.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra is Turning 10 Special Anniversary Concert Now on Sale by Aussie Theatre

Adelaide Guitar Festival’s Winter Warm Up concert on July 19, celebrates 10 years of the Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra. This

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 08:49AM

For National Smile Day: On the Coney Island Funny Face by Trav S.D.

Happy National Smile Day! With several Coney Island events fresh in our rear view mirror, and the Mermaid Parade just three weeks away, the natural topic of exploration today would appear to…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:24AM

Dido and Aeneas

The post Dido and Aeneas appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:10AM

Stage Top 5: June 2024 by Brian Hieggelke

You might think of this month as "bookended."

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, May 31, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Inside the Audra ‘Gypsy’ Announcement, Bailon-Houghton Leads New Musical Reading, First Look at ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, p…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Multiple Bad Things

The post Multiple Bad Things appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:12AM

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/31/24: Felicia Curry / Mike Wartella by Mark G. Auerbach

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 5/31/24. Felicia Curry stars in Sandra at TheaterWorks Hartford, and Mike Wartella headlines Pink Floyd: the Wall at Berkshire Theatre Group. From Westfield Community Progr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:06AM

Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now

The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:02AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Games: Jeopardy Game 8 by JK

 Broadway Jeopardy! Game 8 OK, Broadway trivia fans! Time for another round of America's favorite game show a la JK's TheatreScene, and as you'll see we are going for the heart of the th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:36AM

Kiss Me, Kate Sitzprobe | London 2024 by Official London Theatre

To be or not to be…in love. That’s the question in the star-packed, sizzling new production of Cole Porter‘s legendary musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate. With backstage shenanigans, Shakes…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:35AM

On the Couch with Terry Ryan

The post On the Couch with Terry Ryan appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:16AM

Theater review: ‘A Complicated Woman’ an old-fashioned musical sensitive to modern trans issues by Christopher Arnott

"A Complicated Woman," a musical about a real-life theater producer who lived as both a man and a woman, is being workshopped at the Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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People, Places & Things | 2024 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

Denise Gough reprises her Olivier Award-winning role as Emma, a struggling actress whose life is spinning recklessly out of control. Gough’s performance is once again thrilling audiences i…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:46AM

Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN

An all new music video has been released for the song 'No One' from the Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring Shoshana Bean & Maleah Joi Moon. Check out the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:42AM

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 31, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 31, 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 05:36AM

When the Stage Harnesses the Power of the Movies by Alissa Wilkinson

Adaptations of films will be a factor at the Tonys this year. Surprisingly the best of these shows are not always the most faithful.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:24AM

Brian Phelan obituary by Graham Benson

My friend Brian Phelan, who has died aged 90, was an actor turned playwright whose work was performed on television and on stage between the mid-1970s and early-2000s. Over that period he pr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:18AM

Eddie Grey wins Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 New Play Award for CIRC

The post Eddie Grey wins Australian Theatre Festival NYC 2024 New Play Award for CIRC appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:02AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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The Best Casinos for a Great Night Out in Australia by Aussie Theatre

The Best Casinos for a Great Night Out in Australia The land down under houses some of the most thrilling

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 02:34AM

RISNG set to attract hundreds of thousands into Melbourne’s CBD by Aussie Theatre

As the winter begins, RISING, Melbourne’s premiere festival of new music, art and performance opens tomorrow, running until June 16,

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 02:23AM
Friday, May 31, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Ben Platt Releases 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind, May 31 by Margaret Hall

The record centers on Platt's happiness with himself and in his relationship with Noah Galvin.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Broadway's Illinoise Releases Cast Recording May 31 by Margaret Hall

The musical is up for four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Orchestrations, and Best Lighting Design.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

London Rodgers and Hammerstein Anniversary Concert Airs on PBS, Releases Cast Album May 31 by Logan Culwell-Block

Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Marisha Wallace, and Patrick Wilson are among the 2023 concert's starry line-up celebrating the Oklahoma! and South Pacific creators.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

Gaby Albo and Remember Jones Star in Axelrod Evita Beginning May 31 by Andrew Gans

José Zayas directs the Tony-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

The World According to Micki Grant Begins Off-Broadway Premiere at WP Theater May 31 by Molly Higgins

The biomusical explores the life and work of multihyphenate artist Grant, the first Black woman to write the book, music, and lyrics for a Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12AM

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