Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Heart of Rock and Roll Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

The heart of rock and roll is still beating on 48th Street! The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs of Huey Lewis and The News, just celebrated opening night…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:54PM

Home | What is HOME about? by Roundabout Theatre Company

In the Tony Award®-nominated play The New York Times calls “an uplifting folk ballad about the pure in heart,” Cephus Miles has the whole world in his callused hands—until his sweethe…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:42PM

Stagecraft: Jonathan Abrams for “The Heart of Rock and Roll” by Jan Simpson

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway. Corey Cott and McKenz…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 06:00PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Constantine Maroulis & Teal Wicks to Star in EAST CARSON STREET at Bell Theater

East Carson Street, a world-premiere rock musical written by local rocker Joe Grushecky, will herald the opening of the new Bell Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:54PM

Watch Casey Likes, Isabelle McCalla and Michael James Scott Reveal Broadway's Biggest Fan by Broadway.com

The search for Broadway's Biggest Fan is over. After the Broadway.com staff watched all of the video submissions, former Broadway.com vloggers Michael James Scott and Casey Likes, along wit…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:54PM

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder to Star in STARSTRUCK Industry Presentation

Beth Malone, Elizabeth Stanley & Claybourne Elder will star in the industry presentation of Starstruck. Learn how to purchase tickets!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:32PM

Between An Enemy of the People and Mary Jane, Playwright Amy Herzog Is Tired, But Happy by Talaura Harms

She has two plays running on Broadway at the same time.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:24PM

SIX North American Tour Breaks Attendance Record in Atlanta, GA

The April 16-21 engagement of SIX at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA broke the record for the highest attended 8-performance week ever for a Broadway show or North American tour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Sets Broadway Auditions

It has just been revealed that the production will hold auditions for a potential Broadway production in May.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:54PM

Carrie Robbins, Costume Designer for Dozens of Broadway Shows, Dies at 81 by Alex Traub

She made a classic wig and poodle skirt for “Grease” (using a bath mat and a toilet cover) and turned actors into Spanish inquisitors, British highwaymen and more.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PM

Improv Is Making a Comeback in New York by Jason Zinoman

The pandemic dealt a major blow to the once-thriving comedy form, but a new energy can be seen in performances throughout the city.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 04:48PM

Contemporary West Dance Theater presents Fall in Love Tour by Camille Bacon-Smith

The new performance by "Phillyboy" Bernard H. Gaddis comes to the Fringe Bar. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:36PM

Get To Know The Show with the cast of A Complicated Woman by Goodspeed Musicals

Get To Know The Show with the cast of A Complicated Woman A Complicated Woman: A New Musical The Terris Theatre, Chester May 10 - June 2, 2024 Tickets & Info: https://www.goodspeed.org/sho…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:32PM

Meta Reports Quarterly Revenue of $36.5B But Stock Falls After Guidance by Caitlin Huston

Meta reported first quarter revenue of $36.5 billion, up 27 percent from the year-earlier period and above Wall Street expectations.  The company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and more, h…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:22PM

Gloria Estefan Musical ON YOUR FEET Film in the Works from Lissette Feliciano

On Your Feet, the Broadway musical about the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, will soon be coming to the screen. A film adaptation of the musical is in the works from writer/director Lis…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

Video: Watch Wicked's Current Glinda, Alexandra Socha, Perform Stephen Schwartz's 'Popular' by Andrew Gans

Lissa deGuzman, who understudies the role of Elphaba, also belted out "The Wizard and I" at the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:12PM

This ‘Cabaret’ Is the Worst ‘Cabaret’ by Rex Reed

I don’t like Eddie Redmayne; I love Eddie Redmayne. I have admired his work in all of his films and plays and consider him one of the few genuine icons in the world of acting. But not in …

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 04:11PM

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY:  TNC’S 29th LOWER EAST SIDE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, MAY 24-26, 2024 by Robert Shuman

Crystal Field, Executive Director for Theater for the New City, will showcase over 200 luminaries in the performing arts, poetry, puppetry, cinema, and independent artistry May 24-26, under …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 04:09PM

10 Plays and Musicals Off the Beaten Path High Schools Should Consider by Ryan McPhee

These shows rarely hit the school auditorium stage, but are ready to take center stage.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:06PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: See Sandra Oh & More in Rehearsals for THE WELKIN

Get a first look at rehearsals for The Welkin! Learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

In Little Shop of Horrors, Jinkx Monsoon Is Discovering 'The Girl That's Inside' Her by Logan Culwell-Block

As the newest Audrey in the hit Off-Broadway production, Monsoon was inspired by Ellen Green and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Bernadette Peters to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards by Andrew Gans

Joel Grey will present the award to three-time Tony honoree Peters.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Photos: It's the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius With Hair at Signature Theatre by Logan Culwell-Block

Mason Reeves, Jordan Dobson, Olivia Puckett, and more star in the '60s rock musical at the D.C.-area company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

JASPER FINKELSTEEN’S DILEMMA by Oscar E Moore

    London, Elizabethan England, 1601 For some, forsooth, I am merely a vagabond – a worthless novelty.  I have been accused of wasting my time and the time of others – attempting to …

SOURCE: Oscar E. Moore at 03:18PM

"Freedom" | Liisi LaFontaine | Gun & Powder by Paper Mill Playhouse

Liisi LaFontaine performs "Freedom" from Gun & Powder. From the theater that launched The Great Gatsby, A Bronx Tale, and Newsies comes the next great American musical! Gun & Powder is an a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM

The Reviews Are In! | Gun & Powder by Paper Mill Playhouse

The reviews are in! Gun & Powder is a New York Times Critic's Pick! From the theater that launched The Great Gatsby, A Bronx Tale, and Newsies comes the next great American musical! Gun & P…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Kathleen Turner to announce 2024 Drama Desk nominations by Michael Abourizk

The award nominations will be revealed on April 29.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:47PM

Review: Noche Flamenca, Raising the Dead With Goya by Brian Seibert

In “Searching for Goya,” at the Joyce Theater, the troupe uses the painter’s images as frames for flamenco dances.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:44PM

The Making of HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES by New York Theatre Workshop

Step into the rehearsal process of Tectonic Theater Project's HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at New York Theatre Workshop and hear from actors in the play. See the production now through June 16…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:42PM

Kyra Kennedy, Marrick Smith, Samantha Massell, More Cast in Paper Mill Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

Casey Hushion will direct the Tony-nominated musical at the New Jersey venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:36PM

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL

The Heart of Rock and Roll officially opened earlier this week at the James Earl Jones Theatre. In this video, watch as the entire cast and creative team walks the red carpet to celebrate th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Bernadette Peters to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards

Multi-Award winning actress Bernadette Peters will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. It was also announced that Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe Award W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

Spring Awakening comes to The 5th Avenue Theatre by The 5th Avenue Theatre

PLAYING June 7-30, 2024 LEARN MORE: https://www.5thavenue.org/ Spring Awakening is an electrifying journey through the trials and challenges of adolescence, with music by Duncan Sheik. Winn…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:09PM

‘Mary Jane’ Theater Review: Rachel McAdams Makes a Moving Broadway Debut in Amy Herzog’s Portrait of Motherhood Under Duress by Lovia Gyarkye

The actress plays a single mother navigating an unforgiving healthcare system while caring for her sick child.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:06PM

Florence Welch Gatsby Musical Extends at A.R.T. by Logan Culwell-Block

Isaac Powell, Charlotte MacInnes, and Ben Levi Ross are leading the cast of the world premiere at the Massachusetts company.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

See Who's Joining Sandra Oh, Ann Harada, and Dale Soules in The Welkin at Atlantic Theater Company by Logan Culwell-Block

Set in 1759, the piece centers on a young woman who has been sentenced to death and the 12 women who are tasked with verifying her pregnancy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Reviews: What Did Critics Think of El Niño at the Metropolitan Opera? by Natan Zamansky

Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:02PM

Potential Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Actors Access of Deceptive Practices

Clarkson Law, a public interest law firm, announced the filing of a class action lawsuit against Actors Access, a service owned by Breakdown Services, Ltd., for alleged deceptive business pr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:02PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Uncle Vanya opens tonight at Lincoln Center Theater by bwaySHO

SHO excited to cover Uncle Vanya’s opening night this evening!!! Check out broll of the production and head to Lincoln Center for this Star-studded production! #lct #unclevanya #stevecare…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:39PM

Rachel Bublitz Talks About “Funny, Like an Abortion,” Her Absurdly Activist Comedy by Kenneth Jones

In her new play Funny, Like an Abortion, playwright Rachel Bublitz is tackling a topic so in flux that she puts index cards in the hands of actors to convey the twists of current events. The…

SOURCE: bykennethjones.com at 01:35PM

Jessica Lange Visits The Broadway Show; Plus, Suffs, The Wiz, Hell’s Kitchen and More Celebrate Broadway Openings by Broadway.com

Opening-night celebrations abound this week on The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. But amid all the carousing, we still found time to check in on old friends, peek inside Broadway’s glitz…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Broadway Bares Will Hit the Strip with a Las Vegas Theme by Darryn King

This year's instalment of Broadway Bares, the industry’s annual, one-night-only striptease event, is embracing a Las Vegas theme. Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, created by director and …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Hamilton Star Trey Curtis Traces His Path From Middle School Charlie Brown to Broadway's Foremost Founding Father by Hayley Levitt

Age: 29 Hometown: Houston, Texas Credits: Trey Curtis made his professional acting debut in the Facebook Watch series Five Points. He performed in the third national tour of Hamilton, whi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:32PM

Baayork Lee Will Direct and Choreograph West Side Story at Pittsburgh CLO by Logan Culwell-Block

The Pennsylvania company has revealed the creative teams for its upcoming 2024 summer season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Theatre Photography of Joan Marcus and Carol Rosegg Get an Exhibition at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts by Margaret Hall

The exhibit features images from Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

‘Mary Jane’ review: Rachel McAdams is a strong mom in teary Broadway play by Johnny Oleksinski

Rachel McAdams brings an instantly heartbreaking quality to her performance in “Mary Jane”: Her steadfast optimism.

SOURCE: The New York Post at 01:14PM

Six the Broadway Musical Tote Bag - PlaybillStore.com

Featured! The Ultimate Playbill Binder - Archival Quality ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:06PM

SETLIST: WAY DOWN IN TEXAS WITH SALLY MAYES (HOUSTON, TX, 4/12/24) by Jason Robert Brown

Often in these pages I have spoken about seeing Closer Than Ever at the Cherry Lane Theater in 1989 and the powerful effect it had on me. Among the many repercussions of that evening was my …

SOURCE: Jason Robert Brown at 01:05PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Kyra Kennedy & More to Star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the full cast and creative team for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:54PM

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello in San Francisco by Broadwaysf

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello is coming to the Curran Theatre in San Francisco from June 7–8, 2024. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:53PM

First Look At HAIR at Singature Theatre in Washington, DC by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look at the cast of Signature Theatre's production of the rock musical HAIR in action in this all-new video. Hair has music by Galt MacDermot and book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:48PM

Broadway's Cabaret Cancels April 24 Matinee by Logan Culwell-Block

The revival of the John Kander-Fred Ebb-Joe Masteroff musical opened at the August Wilson Theatre April 21, with Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin leading the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:48PM

CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Cast Illness

Today's April 24th matinee performance of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has been cancelled due to cast illness. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Sometimes—There Are Puppets—So Quickly by American Theatre Editors

'The Felt Menagerie' at the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans puts a comic spin on the playwright's tragic characters.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:47PM

Home | "A Joyous 90 Minutes" by Roundabout Theatre Company

In the Tony Award®-nominated play The New York Times calls “an uplifting folk ballad about the pure in heart,” Cephus Miles has the whole world in his callused hands—until his sweethe…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:36PM

The Big Gay Jamboree, New Musical from Titanique Creator Marla Mindelle, Will Open Off-Broadway by Darryn King

A new musical comedy created by Marla Mindelle, the writer and original star of the off-Broadway hit Titanique, will open off-Broadway. The Big Gay Jamboree, directed and choreographed by Co…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:32PM

Eli Gelb (‘Stereophonic’) on playing Grover, a ‘sensitive soul’ who ‘makes room for everyone’s reality’ [Exclusive Video Interview] by David Buchanan

“He is in a lot of ways an Everyman, but he’s an unlikely one, and that’s how I see myself, too,” shares Eli Gelb about his character Grover in the new Broadway play “Stereophonic�…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:30PM

Gayle Rankin on Finding Her Sally Bowles in Broadway’s Debauched and Divisive ‘Cabaret’ by Thr Magazine

In 2014, Gayle Rankin made her Broadway debut in Sam Mendes’ revival of Cabaret, playing the supporting role of Fraulein Kost. Now, exactly a decade later, Rankin is playing the lead role …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:30PM

‘Cabaret’ cancels April 24 matinée due to cast illness by Andy Lefkowitz

The 8 p.m. evening performance is expected to proceed as planned.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:16PM

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominees for 2024 Drama Desk Awards by Andrew Gans

The 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards will be held June 10 at the Skirball Center.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway Bares Reveals Theme for June Return to Hammerstein Ballroom by Andrew Gans

The revealing, annual burlesque event raises money for Broadway Cares.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Jump bridges painful family memories by Kerry Reid

There have been several intriguing plays about siblings dealing with loss onstage this year, including Leah Nanako Winkler’s The Brightest Thing in the World at About Face Theatre and the …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 12:07PM

BROADWAY BARES: HIT THE STRIP to Take Place in June

Broadway Bares: Hit the Strip, this year’s edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual striptease spectacular, will make its debut in June! Learn more about the annual event!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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MISCAST24 — Digital Broadcast APR 29 thru MAY 5 by MCC Theater

#miscast #mcctheatre #jasonrobertbrown #mccmiscast #miscast24 You can stream MISCAST24—Broadway's biggest night—from the comfort of your home. Tune in to the worldwide broadcast premier…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM

Dane in the mirror by Kerry Reid

A one-person take on Hamlet starring a famous comedian sounds like a recipe for self-indulgence. (Or the opening premise for a deliberately off-kilter affair, as in the ridiculous and sublim…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:46AM

Video: Go Behind the Scenes at Broadway's Kit Kat Club with Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and Bebe Neuwirth by Molly Higgins, Logan Culwell-Block

The three actors, plus club, set, and costume designer Tom Scutt discussed the Cabaret revival on CBS Sunday Morning April 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Who's Starring in The Enormous Crocodile at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Molly Higgins

Based on Roald Dahl's children's novel, the musical begins performances May 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Wicked Becomes 10th Longest-Running Production in West End History April 24 by Andrew Gans

The international hit musical continues at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Melissa Errico, Nicholas Barasch, Danielle Ferland, More to Perform at Irish Rep's 2024 Gala by Molly Higgins

The event will feature songs from musicals the Off-Broadway company has produced in its 35-year history.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Gingold Theatrical Group to Present 1-Night-Only Heartbreak House Benefit Performance by Molly Higgins

Steven Skybell, Dakin Matthews, and more will be featured in the benefit, which is part of GTG's Project Shaw series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

Caleb Eberhardt (‘An Enemy of the People’) on playing the ‘very controlled, very methodical, very cunning’ Hovstad [Exclusive Video Interview] by David Buchanan

“She’s really good at honoring the original language and the original story while also sewing in the needs of today’s audience,” reflects Caleb Eberhardt on what is so unique about P…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 11:30AM

Talkin' Broadway on Broadway Review: "Mary Jane" 4/24/24 by Howard Miller

Don't cry for Mary Jane. Not in front of her, anyway. She hasn't the time for your pity or to feel sorry for herself, as she single-mindedly pours everything she's got into the care of her c…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 11:26AM

Calling All Broadway Fans! Get Ready for the 2024 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards by Broadway.com

At the close of every Broadway season, fans across the globe bestow the most democratic theater award of the year. The Broadway.com Audience Choice Award is the only major theatrical prize a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Sufjan Stevens Dance-Musical Illinoise Begins Its Broadway Run by Hayley Levitt

Illinoise, the dance-centric musical adaptation of Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois, opens April 24 at the St. James Theatre, the night of its very first Broadway performance. Directed and c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

The Great Gatsby, Starring Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, Sets Release Date for Original Broadway Cast Recording by Hayley Levitt

The Great Gatsby, now running at the Broadway Theatre, will release an Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer with Sony Masterworks. Featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award nominees …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:24AM

Guys and Dolls kills at Drury Lane by Jack Helbig

Some shows age well, some don’t. You’d think a silly 74-year-old musical comedy like Guys and Dolls, with its cartoonish characters and sitcom plotlines (like, gambler makes a bet he can…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:21AM

Kathleen Turner Will Announce Nominations For the 68th Drama Desk Awards Next Week

Stage and screen's Kathleen Turner will announce the nominations for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards next week. The announcement will be made live on NBC’S New York Live on Monday…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Sarah Brightman and Cast of Australian Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, based on the Billy Wilder film, begin in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

Brooklyn Laundry mixes the lights and the darks by Catey Sullivan

Brooklyn Laundry is a deceptive show: It begins with a meet-cute and briefly lulls you into the sense that it will unspool as something of a rom-com. But playwright John Patrick Shanley isn�…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 11:02AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Grenfell: in the words of survivors at St. Ann’s Warehouse by Lorin Wertheimer

Lorin Wertheimer is pushed from compassion to frustration by this documentary theater piece. The post Review: Grenfell: in the words of survivors at St. Ann’s Warehouse appeared first on E…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:54AM

Theatrical Mustang: Islands of Brilliance, Spaces of Belonging by American Theatre Editors

Woodzick talks to the nonprofit leaders about meeting each other through theatre, founding an inclusive organization, and empowering autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:53AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber Appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles

Andrew Lloyd Webber has been appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter by King Charles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Simple Simon by Kerry Reid

It’s tempting to say that Neil Simon’s 1963 romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park hasn’t aged well. But even when it premiered on Broadway with Robert Redford and Elizabeth Ashley as ne…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:43AM

Will.i.am, Jarret Myer, Rich Antoniello Acquire Uproxx, HipHopDX and More to Form New Studio by Caitlin Huston

Jarret Myer, Rich Antoniello and will.i.am have formed UPROXX Studios, after acquiring Uproxx, HipHopDX, Dime Magazine and other media assets from Warner Music Group. The studio will also h…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:41AM

Baby shows its age at Citadel by Jack Helbig

Under the best of circumstances, it would be hard to make this 1983 musical soar. The story by playwright Sybille Pearson about three prosperous white, middle-class couples coping with pregn…

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 10:40AM

Theater review: A strangely sweet and remarkably gentle ‘All My Sons’ at Hartford Stage by Christopher Arnott

Melia Bensussen stages a subtle production of Arthur Miller's often shouty "All My Sons" at Hartford Stage through May 5.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:36AM

Oh, Mary! Will Transfer to Broadway's Lyceum by Logan Culwell-Block

Cole Escola, who penned the campy comedy, also stars as Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Conrad Ricamora as Abraham Lincoln.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

See Who's Starring in Edinburgh Fringe Favorite Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder in London's West End by Margaret Hall

The musical centers on best friends who attempt to solve the murder of their favorite author via their true crime podcast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Olivier-Winning My Neighbour Totoro Will Return to the West End in 2025 by Margaret Hall

The stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli film previously took home six Olivier Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

The Great Gatsby Is Getting a Broadway Cast Recording by Margaret Hall

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada lead the cast of the book-to-stage adaptation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Marla Mindelle Musical The Big Gay Jamboree Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

The Titaníque co-writer and star will lead the cast as a woman trapped in a Golden Age Off-Broadway musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Brooke Shields Wants to Be President of Actor's Equity Association by Meg Masseron

Shields' candidacy has been announced on the heels of current president Kate Shindle's decision to opt out of re-election this year.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Cole Escola's Hit Comedy Oh, Mary! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer by Hayley Levitt

Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola's hit downtown farce about First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, will move to Broadway this summer for a limited engagement. Following its twice-extended world premiere at th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:18AM

Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ Will Move to Broadway This Summer by Caitlin Huston

Oh, Mary!, the Off-Broadway comedy hit about Mary Todd Lincoln, is transferring to Broadway for a 12-week engagement this summer.  The show, written by and starring Cole Escola as Mary, wil…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:16AM

Meet the creative team of The Welkin by Atlantic Theater

American Premiere Play THE WELKIN by Lucy Kirkwood directed by Sarah Benson May 16 – June 30, 2024 Linda Gross Theater Rural England, 1759. As the country awaits the return of Halley…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:06AM

OH, MARY! Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer

Following its sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, the comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:02AM

Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 by Ken Davenport

The top 10 grossing shows from the week ending in... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 4/21/2024 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM

Cole Escola’s new comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ to open on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The comedy is currently making its world premiere at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:00AM

Cole Escola’s Play ‘Oh, Mary!’ to Open on Broadway After Sold-Out Off Broadway Run by Rebecca Rubin

Mary Todd Lincoln had grand ambitions of being a cabaret star, at least according to playwright Cole Escola. Now, the former first lady is getting her due on the grandest stage of all. “Oh…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

Dua Lipa Among Stars Reading Int’l Booker Prize Hopefuls in Shorts From Sharon Horgan’s Merman by Georg Szalai

Short films featuring the likes of Dua Lipa and Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Game of Thrones, Manhunt) reading extracts from the six books on the 2024 shortlist for the International Booker P…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM

Mary Todd Lincoln Comedy ‘Oh, Mary!’ Sets Broadway Transfer For Summer by Greg Evans

The sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway this summer, producers announced today. Written by and starring Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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How ‘Hadestown’ went from Vermont to Broadway to Boston by Peter Chianca

Vermont native Anaïs Mitchell shares the epic journey of her musical “Hadestown,” its Boston roots —  and reveals she’s got a new play in the works. The post How ‘Hadestown’ we…

SOURCE: Boston Globe at 09:58AM

‘Oh, Mary!,’ a Surprise Downtown Hit, Will Play Broadway This Summer by Michael Paulson

Cole Escola’s madcap comedy about the former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln will begin performances in June.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:54AM

***** ‘ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS’ REVIEW – THIS EXEMPLARY STAGING OUTDOES THE ORIGINAL by Robert Shuman

(Clare Brennan’s article appeared in the Guardian, 4/2/2024; Photo: Pete Stonier.) New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme A first-rate cast delight in controlled chaos of the highest order in Conra…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:52AM

Elation’s New Proteus Radius: Redefining High-Impact Beam Lights by Michael Eddy

Elation launches a new era of high-impact beam lights with the Proteus Radius, a compact, high intensity IP66 Beam FX fixture powered by a Solid-State Phosphor-Converted (SSPC) light engine.

SOURCE: PLSN at 09:49AM

Lee Mead Will Join Cast of West End Return of Sister Act Musical by Andrew Gans

Several current stars have also extended their runs in the musical at the Dominion Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

‘So Far From Ukraine’: A Princely Dancer Finds a Home in Miami by Marina Harss

Stanislav Olshanskyi has had to battle homesickness and adjust to Miami City Ballet’s style: quick, light, constantly in motion. He’s also the prince in “Swan Lake.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:46AM

THE GREAT GATSBY Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording This Summer

The new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording this summer! Learn more about how to preorder the album here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42AM

Up on the Marquee: ILLINOISE

Illinoise moves to Broadway direct from two critically acclaimed sold-out productions at the Park Avenue Armory and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

‘Barbie’ Producer LuckyChap To Make New York Stage Debut With New Work By ‘Titaníque’ Co-Writer & Star Marla Mindelle by Greg Evans

LuckyChap, the producing team Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara behind Barbie and Saltburn will team with multiple-Tony-winning Broadway producing veterans Sue Wagner and John J…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:30AM

‘Titanique’s’ Marla Mindelle Will Bring ‘Big Gay Jamboree’ Off-Broadway This Fall by Caitlin Huston

Marla Mindelle, who starred in and co-created the Off-Broadway hit Titanique, is debuting her new musical The Big Gay Jamboree Off-Broadway this fall.  The show is co-written by Mindelle an…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:30AM

Nataki Garrett, Chay Yew Among Recipients of 2024 Doris Duke Foundation Artist Awards by Logan Culwell-Block

The honor awards an unrestricted cash prize of $525,000 and up to $25,000 in retirement funds.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Story Pirates Sets Sail on a National Adventure, Amplifying Kids' Creativity Across the U.S. by Inspired Staff

From under-resourced classrooms to the national stage, Story Pirates' The Amazing Adventure tour brings laughter and learning to cities nationwide.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

Video: Inside Rehearsal For SUNSET BOULEVARD in Australia, Starring Sarah Brightman

An all new rehearsal video has been released for Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment's production of Sunset Boulevard, starring Sarah Brightman! Check out the video here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02AM

Broadway’s ‘Great Gatsby’ musical to receive original cast recording by Andy Lefkowitz

The new musical is currently in previews at the Broadway Theatre.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 09:00AM

Tubi Partners With Sports Streaming Platform DAZN by Caitlin Huston

Tubi, Fox’s free, ad-supported streamer, has partnered with British streaming service DAZN to add new channels featuring live and recorded women’s football, or soccer, as its known in th…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Kate Bergstrom Named St. Louis Rep’s Next Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

An experienced director and indpendent producer, she has helmed successful shows at the Rep in recent years.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:48AM

Uncle Vanya, Starring Steve Carell and Alison Pill, Opens On Broadway April 24 by Talaura Harms

Lincoln Center Theater presents the new translation by Tony nominee Heidi Schreck.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:42AM

Robert Penn Warren and “All the King’s Men” by Trav S.D.

The 20th century produced so many great Southern chroniclers of crackerdom (William Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, Tennessee Williams, Harper Lee and childhood friend Truman Capote, James Agee, Kat…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:32AM

Erica Ezold Named Quintessence Theatre Executive Director by American Theatre Editors

The former People's Light managing director succeeded Grace Grillet in the position last week.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:26AM

Episodes 10 and 11: Inside the full creation process for ‘Harmony’ by Ruthie Fierberg

Librettist Bruce Sussman, director Warren Carlyle, designers Beowulf Boritt, Linda Cho, Ricky Lurie, Peggy Eisenhauer and Dan Moses Schrier — plus members of the company — break down the…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 08:10AM

Disney Bets $60B Its Parks Will Power the Future by Caitlin Huston

On a visit to Anaheim in April, a crowd of parkgoers wearing Loki horns and Ratatouille chef hats cheered as a robotic Spider-Man swung through the air and slid upside down to the ground at …

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:05AM

Dance Top 5: May 2024 by Sharon Hoyer

May dance highlights include Chicago stalwarts Hubbard Street, Cerqua Rivera, Chicago Repertory Ballet, Lucky Plush, and Winifred Haun & Dancers and the Chicago Movement Collective.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 by Matt Tamanini

Reviews for ‘Mary Jane’ on Broadway, Outer Critics Circle Nominations, Brooke Shields Running for AEA President “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Steve Carell, Anika Noni Rose, Alfred Molina, and More in Uncle Vanya on Broadway by TheaterMania

The Lincoln Center Theater production of Anton Chekhov’s UNCLE VANYA, with a new version by Heidi Schreck and directed by Lila Neugebauer is currently in previews and will open Wednesday, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:42AM

My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the Gillian Lynne Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following its critically acclaimed UK Premiere My Neighbour Totoro is to transfer to London's Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2025. This post My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the Gi…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:36AM

Baby, He Loves You review – the patriarchal power beneath the perfect wedding by Mark Fisher

Stage@TheDock, HullJodie and Mike are getting married with all the familiar trimmings – wayward stag night, last-night jitters, irritating in-laws – but Maureen Lennon calls out the hidd…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06AM

Play It Again: Man of La Mancha's "Dulcinea" by JK

 Play It Again: Man of La Mancha's "Dulcinea" For this new series, Jeff has invited me to choose some classic Broadway show tunes and compare versions of these songs from several different…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:02AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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A Mysterious New Creation from Australia’s Leaders of Immersive Theatre

The post A Mysterious New Creation from Australia’s Leaders of Immersive Theatre appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:54AM

Pulp is Sexy, Steamy Play With Music About Lesbians In The 50s by Bill Hirschman

Pulp at Island City Stage is a a fulfilling production takes place in 1956. Certainly, it was a time when “people of a certain ilk” mostly kept themselves in the closet for fear of serio…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 06:32AM

Photos: Inside the 3rd Annual BROADWAY CELEBRATES EARTH DAY Concert

The Broadway Green Alliance and Times Square Alliance hosted the return of the Broadway Celebrates Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 20th from 11am - 3pm ET in the heart of Times…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:27AM

2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival has come to a close by Aussie Theatre

Over the last 26 days more than 800 performers have taken part in the biggest dedicated comedy festival in the

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:23AM

Pitbull and T-Pain partnering for Party After Dark tour coming to Hartford by Christopher Arnott

Pitbull and T-Pain's just-announced Party After Dark tour will play Hartford's Xfinity Theatre on Sept. 13.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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& Juliet

The post & Juliet appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:22AM

Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

Photos: MARY JANE Celebrates Opening Night at After Party

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night after party here!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

Photos: Former Cast Member Elle Fanning Visits APPROPRIATE Cast

Former cast member Elle Fanning recently stopped by Appropriate to visit with the cast! Fanning left the show last month, and the role of River was taken over by Ella Beatty. Check out photo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM

‘Orlando’ Review: A Virginia Woolf Fantasy That Plays With Gender by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In this revival of Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of the Woolf novel, now starring Taylor Mac, the flashes of comedy can’t make up for the loss of poetry.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:06AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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America’s Sexiest Couple Reunites at the Delray Beach Playhouse – FLORIDA by Jk Clarke

Theater Review By Myra Chanin . . . . America’s Sexiest Couple, currently being presented by Boca Stage, might just as easily be entitled “America’s Formerly Sexiest Couple.” It has …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:21AM

The Rise of the Hoverboard in Pop Culture

The post The Rise of the Hoverboard in Pop Culture appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:12AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Grenfell by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Carol Rocamora . . . . Nine actors enter the performance space of St Ann’s Warehouse. Surrounded by the audience on all sides, it is stark and empty save for a dozen boxe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:28AM

Getting All Eyes And Minds On Accessibility by Joe Patti

Yesterday, the Western Arts Federation (WESTAF) sponsored a webinar on accessibility lead by Betty Siegel, Director Office of Accessibility and VSA at The Kennedy Center. Siegel was absolute…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 02:24AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW welcomes Gretel Killeen by Aussie Theatre

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 01:10AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival Celebrated at Creative Australia’s Inagural Asia Pacific Arts Awards by Aussie Theatre

Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival, Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia, has been awarded a Creative Australia Asia

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 12:57AM

Opera Australia returns to Melbourne with gripping 5-star thriller Tosca by Aussie Theatre

The Australian premiere of Opera North’s five-star production of Puccini’s operatic masterpiece Tosca by Opera Australia will become the first

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 12:41AM

Illinoise Begins Its Broadway Run and Celebrates the Last Opening Night of the Season by Hayley Levitt

Illinoise, the dance-centric musical adaptation of Sufjan Stevens' album Illinois, opens April 24 at the St. James Theatre, the night of its very first Broadway performance. Directed and c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24AM

Sufjan Stevens Dance Musical Illinoise Begins—and Opens—On Broadway April 24 by Margaret Hall

Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show previously played an Off-Broadway premiere at Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Ife Olujobi's Jordans Opens World Premiere Run at The Public April 24 by Logan Culwell-Block

Whitney White is directing the Off-Broadway production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18AM

Creative Australia delivers matched funding boost for creative projects

The post Creative Australia delivers matched funding boost for creative projects appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:13AM

The Broadway Review: ‘Mary Jane’ — a heart-shattering drama that puts care at its core by Brittani Samuel

Amy Herzog’s play about a mother and her ill son is an expertly-crafted exploration of allegiance and love.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:00AM

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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