Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Thinking Cap’s Grounded Soars With Not-To-Be Missed Effort by Bill Hirschman

Niki Fridh gives a tour de force performance under Nicole Stodard's direction in Grounded at Thinking Cap Theatre

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:06PM

Jon Favreau Reportedly After Beyoncé to Be Live-Action Lion King’s Nala by Karen Brill

Man, if this works out, we certainly won’t need to worry about dubbing. Jon Favreau is heading up Disney’s live-action (ahem, CGI) remake of The Lion King, and, according to Variety, he …

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:02PM

Queen Bey Meets THE LION KING: Will Beyonce Play 'Nala' in Jon Favreau's Big Screen Remake? by BroadwayWorld

ComingSoon.net has reported that Jon Favreau's live action remake of The Lion King may acquire the queen as its female lead as Beyonce Knowles is reportedly the front runner for the role of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Re-imagining Bob Dylan’s songbook – Kate Ceberano, Joe Camilleri, Paul Grabowsky by Arts Review

With Musical Director Paul Grabowsky on piano, Rob Burke on saxophone, Luke Andresen on drums, and Jonathan Zion on double bass, the assembled band were more like a musical internal combusti…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:47PM

Laurence Olivier's Macbeth film project rises from the dead 50 years on by Steven Morris

English lecturer stumbles across 'nonexistent' screenplay in British Library for film scuppered by financial problemsFor more than 50 years it has been one of the great questions of British …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:36PM

Absinthe by Steven Morris

AbsintheReviewed by Vanessa Cate SpiegelworldThrough May 28 RECOMMENDEDWhen I was in Las Vegas several years ago, posters and advertisements for Absinthe greatly intrigued me. Being a fan of…

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:19PM

Belvoir’s Executive Director to depart for overseas appointment by Arts Review

Belvoir has announced that its Executive Director, Brenna Hobson is to depart, having been appointed Executive Producer of the world-renowned National Theatre of Scotland. “Brenna’s …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:15PM

An American in Paris by Steven Morris

An American in ParisReviewed by Julio Martinez Pantages TheatreThrough April 9 RECOMMENDEDThe playbill for An American In Paris reveals that the 2015 Tony-nominated -- which is now enjoying …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 10:08PM

Bristol Riverside Theatre Announces 2017–2018 Season by Dan Luner

Bristol Riverside Theatre moves into its third decade with a jam-packed season of three musicals, a heartwarming comedy and a contemporary drama. The 2017–2018 season features the Tony…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 10:06PM

Allenberry Playhouse Will Reopen In Summer 2017 by Chris Luner

Despite shuttering in late 2015 amid a change in management and looming renovations to it’s entire campus, the curtain will once again rise at Allenberry Playhouse beginning this sum…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 10:06PM

‘Talking with Chris Hardwick’ announces its first guests: Justin Theroux, Bryan Cranston and more by Daniel Montgomery

On Thursday, March 30, AMC announced the initial guest lineup for “Talking with Chris Hardwick”: Michelle Monaghan, Charlie Hunnam, Connie Britton, Justin Theroux, Bryan Cransto…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch the Premiere of BROADWAY BARTENDER, Live at 10PM! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Bartender is a brand new weekly video webcast hosted by Anthony Caporale, the creator and star of The Imbible A Spirited History of Drinking, currently in an open-ended run at New W…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM

VIDEO: On This Day, March 30- THE LION KING Plays 1,000 Broadway Performances by Stage Tube

On this day in 2000,The Lion King,reachedits 1,000th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre. Based on the animated film of the same name, the show opened on Broadway November13, 1997 and w…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49PM

Get ready: Hugh Jackman's P.T. Barnum musical might be the new 'La La Land' by Usa Today, Usa Today

Hugh Jackman gives a sneak peek of his spectacular new film about the circus founder.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 09:08PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The Long Struggle of Queer Methodists Who Want to Belong by Carey

Originally published on Vice.com View this story online As queer clergy and churchgoers increase in prominence and visibility, many say the divide between the Church’s progressive and …

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 08:58PM

Midsumma Futures mentoring program launches by Arts Review

For 30 years Midsumma has been fertile ground for queer culture-makers, forging careers for some of Australia’s most respected cultural and artistic voices. Midsumma Futures is a nine-mont…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 08:45PM

Beyonce Top Choice to Voice Nala in ‘Lion King’ Remake (EXCLUSIVE) by Justin Kroll

Disney’s “Lion King” live-action reboot is getting in formation. Sources tell Variety that Beyonce is director Jon Favreau’s top choice to voice Nala in the upcoming�…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:30PM

RARE BIRDS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

It's tempting to refer to Adam Szymkowicz's new play Rare Birds by another name, perhaps "Dear Evan Wills."

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 08:11PM

Architectural designs for State Library Victoria revealed by Arts Review

State Library Victoria has revealed the new designs for its $88.1 million redevelopment, Vision 2020 reimagining Australia’s oldest public library and one of Victoria’s most beloved he…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 08:10PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena continues its free Community Engagement programming with a poetry reading and book signing with Dan O'Brien on Apr 9. P…

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 07:31PM

Lady Gaga’s ‘Joanne’ is her 6th album to sell more than half a million copies by Daniel Montgomery

There were dramatic developments on this week’s Billboard charts dated April 8. Ed Sheeran (“Shape of You”) held the top spot on the Hot 100, while Drake debuted the number…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 07:30PM

Why Sonny and Cher were nixed from the ‘Groundhog Day’ Broadway musical by Barbara Hoffman

Any doubts Danny Rubin had about his dream project were vanquished by Stephen Sondheim, who said “Groundhog Day” would make a good musical. That was in 2003. By then, Rubin and Harold Ra…

SOURCE: The New York Post at 07:24PM

Why It's Kicking Off Everywhere review – Paul Mason restages global protests by Lyn Gardner

Young Vic, London The audience play their part in the Arab Spring and debate whether Occupy curbed capitalist power as the journalist interrogates a decade of revoltThis live incarnation of …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24PM

Spy report that criticised Marlowe for 'gay Christ' claim is revealed online by Andrew Dickson

British Library releases ‘Baines note’ in which playwright Christopher Marlowe scandalously suggests Christian communion should be smoked in a pipeA controversial document in which the p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24PM

A Doll's House, Part 2, Starring Laurie Metcalf and Oscar Winner Chris Cooper, Begins on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 begin previews today at Broadway’s John Golden Theatre. Tony winner Sam Gold directs the production with an opening night set for …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Emily Skinner and John Cariani by Broadway.com

Emily Skinner and John Cariani stop by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Picnic and Come Back Little Sheba, now playing in repertory at The Transport Group, with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:24PM

Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere review at Young Vic, London – ‘fascinating, but flawed’ by Tim Bano

“Between the logic of the revolution and its philosophy,” said Victor Hugo in Les Miserables, “there exists this difference: that its logic

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The killer-dillers of ‘Chicago’ have been slaying audiences for decades by Nelson Pressley

Partners in crime Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly simply cannot do it alone.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:42PM

Review: The Price starring Mark Ruffalo, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht and Danny DeVito by Diane Snyder

Despite its flaws, the Roundabout Theatre Company’s revival of Arthur Miller’s The Price is a potent and penetrating family drama.

SOURCE: cititour.com at 06:41PM

The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? | Theatre review by Mark Fisher

Traverse, EdinburghStevie finds out about her husband's affair in Edward Albee's thrilling drama from a letter sent by their old friend Ross. What he wrote, she says, was "awful and absurd, …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:18PM

Angela Lansbury to Lead One-Night Performance of The Chalk Garden by Broadway.com

Five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury, who withdrew from a planned Broadway revival of Enid Bagnold’s British drama The Chalk Garden, will lead a staged reading of the play as a benefi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Review: Pathos Times Two: A Double Dose of Inge, in Close Quarters by Elisabeth Vincentelli

The 1950s plays “Picnic” and “Come Back, Little Sheba,” in repertory revivals at the Gym at Judson, capture the playwright’s gift for understatement.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:02PM

San Diego Rep's latest play heads 'North' of the expected by James Hebert

With his 2009 novel “Into the Beautiful North,” Luis Alberto Urrea took a familiar story — of would-be immigrants traversing the U.S.-Mexico border — and turned it on its head. Urrea…

SOURCE: The San Diego Union-Tribune at 06:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: A Warrior, Leaning on Shakespeare, in ‘Cry Havoc!’ by Alexis Soloski

Stephan Wolfert describes his experiences during and after the Persian Gulf war of 1991 in this autobiographical solo show.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:54PM

Art houses program protest as '1984' heads back to theaters by Jake Coyle

NEW YORK (AP) -- On Tuesday, it will be "1984" again in movie theaters across the country....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 05:28PM

CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's Vincent Rodriguez III to Host Prospect Theater's 2017 Gala by BroadwayWorld

Prospect Theater Company has announced the host for its 2017 Annual Gala event, 'Prospect at the Penthouse Reaching New Heights,' to be held on Monday, May 8, 2017 from 6 - 10pm at Manhattan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Hosts Count Down the Top-10 Movies that Made Them Cry by Some Like It Pop

In 'Some Like It Pop's' List-O-Palooza Episode XII, Matt and Jenn reveal their Top 10 Movies that Made Them Cry. Both hosts came to their rankings from very different criteria, which may or …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

Angela Lansbury to Lead Benefit Reading of THE CHALK GARDEN This Summer by BroadwayWorld

Angela Lansbury will appear in The Chalk Garden, after all

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

VIDEO: Watch Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and More Support the ACLU LIVE! by Alan Henry

On Friday, March 31st at 7pm EST, Stand for Rights A Benefit for the ACLU will stream on BroadwayWorld via Facebook Live.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24PM

Signature Theatre Announces 4 D.C. Premieres for 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup also includes two world premieres by local playwrights.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

Making It Happen: Four Questions with Spill Writer & Director Leigh Fondakowski

Playwright and director Leigh Fondakowski shares her process for creating The Laramie Project and Spill and advice for aspiring writers.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 05:20PM

At Long Last, Angela Lansbury Will Bring The Chalk Garden to New York by Ryan McPhee

The stage legend will headline a one-night-only benefit reading of the Enid Bagnold play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:16PM

Lyric Stage Launches Fellowship for Mid-Career Directors by American Theatre Editors

The fellowship will support the professional development of directors from the Boston area.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:14PM

Belmont Avenue's Best! Meet the Movers & Shakers Welcoming Audiences to A Bronx Tale's Neighborhood by Broadway.com

A Bronx Tale is quickly becoming a neighborhood staple on the Great White Way. The Robert De Niro and Jerry Zaks-helmed musical brings fresh new life to Chazz Palminteri's beloved story,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Amazon celebrates theaters, previews Haynes' 'Wonderstruck' by Lindsey Bahr

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Amazon Studios might have a streaming component, but executives say the company is fully committed to the theatrical experience....

SOURCE: Associated Press at 04:53PM

Kindness and Community Are My Ideal World: Broken Bone Bathtub and A Modern Theatre of Empathy by HowlRound

By Emily Cordes. Emily Cordes considers how Siobhan O’Loughlin’s immersive solo show Broken Bone Bathtub is a vehicle for audiences to find each other’s common humanity in a collaborat…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 04:43PM

The Great Comedians and Their Studios by Trav S.D.

After years of navigating this treacherous terrain myself, today I felt it was high time to share this little road map of the great comedians of the studio era, and the factories in which th…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:36PM

Bobby Cannavale on the Rust Belt Relevance of 'The Hairy Ape' in the Trump Era (Q&A)

The actor, who got injured during rehearsals, notes the irony of performing for the well-off audiences the play critiques: "It's f—ing weird."read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:25PM

LA Opera to Stage 2 Free Performances of Noah’s Flood by Beret Leone

The production will feature 500 Los Angeles-based amateur performers.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:25PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Follow THE GREAT COMET Into the Recording Studio with Denee Benton! by BroadwayWorld TV

The new cast recording ofNATASHA, PIERRE amp THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 now in performances at Broadway's Imperial Theatre is on it's way Details on the release of forthcoming album, which wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

The Chita Rivera Awards to Honor the Best in Dance and Choreography by BroadwayWorld

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century ADM21 announced that it has established the The Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography formerly The Fred amp Adele Astaire Awards to honor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Recoups on the Road by BroadwayWorld

Stuart Thompson and Tim Levy for NT America, producers of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, have announced that the US National Tour of the acclaimed production has recouped…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:18PM

DC Theater Friday: A musical new thriller and familiar killer dillers by Nelson Pressley

Signature debuts the musical ‘Midwestern Gothic,’ and ‘Chicago’’s back.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:18PM

Once On This Island Revival Set to Arrive on Broadway This Fall by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Earlier this week, producers Ken Davenport and Hunter Arnold announced that the Michael Arden-directed Broadway revival of Once On This Island will begin performances November 9, with an of…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 04:13PM

FIGARO! (90210) by Sandi Durell

  by Magda Katz   Theater Pizzazz’ Magda Katz visited with the cast of FIGARO! (90210) at rehearsals for interviews and musical previews as seen on this video piece. FIGARO! …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 04:10PM

Theatre Events Coming to Joe’s Pub March 30–April 5 by Robert Viagas

The Outer Space and Mike Daisey are among acts scheduled at the NYC venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:09PM

Acclaimed Opera Stars to Perform at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, LA by Blouin Artinfo

Internationally acclaimed opera stars Plácido Domingo, Sondra Radvanovsky and Diana Damrau join together for a once in a lifetime, one-night-only concert on April 1, 2017, featuring favorit…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:08PM

Odds & Ends: Will Chase Lands HBO Gig, Andrew Rannells on Slam-Dunking in Lysistrata Jones & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Will Chase & Matthew Morrison Land New TV Gigs Smash veteran Will Chase has booked a new TV job, according to Deadline. The Tony nominee will take on a recurring role in HBO’s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Fred & Adele Astaire Awards Renamed to Honor Broadway Legend Chita Rivera by Andy Lefkowitz

The formerly named Fred & Adele Astaire Awards will be re-established as the Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography, the nonprofit American Dance Machine announced today. The awa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:06PM

Watch Billy Porter, Annaleigh Ashford, Todrick Hall, and More Sing at TDF Honors Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The evening at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre featured current and former cast members of the Tony-winning musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:01PM

Theater News: The Cake Will Be the Icing on La Jolla Playhouse's New Season

Written by This Is Us scribe Bekah Brunstetter, the new work will run in 2018.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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April 2017 NY Theater Openings by Jonathan Mandell

The 14 shows opening on Broadway in April — one-third of all the shows for the entire Broadway season — include seven musicals and seven plays. There are two hit plays Off-Broadw…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 03:57PM

Church & State by Doug Marino

It's not often that a play grabs you and shakes you to the core. Church & State by Jason Odell Williams is one such play.  Presented 8 times a week over at New World Stages, Mr. Wil…

SOURCE: Act Three - The Reviews at 03:54PM

Just How Obsessed with Sara Bareilles Are Will Swenson and Chris Diamantopoulos? by Ryan McPhee

The new leading men of Waitress gush about the co-star and composer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:46PM

Review: ‘Church & State’ at New World Stages by Deb Miller

Religion, gun control, and the impact of social media are the hot-button issues addressed by playwright Jason Odell Williams in Church & State, a political dramedy now making its New Yor…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 03:43PM

Once On This Island Will Return To Broadway by Chris Luner

While Broadway has been introduced to a new island this season, at the northeast tip of North America, a more familiar island will join Newfoundland next season with a revival of Aherns and…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 03:42PM

Writing Team Now Secured For Beetlejuice Musical by Chris Luner

Warner Brothers, who is currently represented on Broadway with Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, has secured their writing team for their next theatrical endeavor, an adaptation of Beetleju…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 03:42PM

The Astaire Awards, Honoring the Best in Dance, Are Now the Chita Rivera Awards by Ryan McPhee

The inaugural ceremony will take place in September.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:39PM

The Cast of Waitress Is Obsessed with Sara Bareilles

Watch as two new cast members of Waitress divulge their fan-girl obsessions with co-star Sara Bareilles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Catch a First Look at Andrea Martin in The Good Fight by Olivia Clement

The two-time Tony winner is a guest star in the upcoming April 2 episode.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:36PM

Motown the Musical Celebrates One Year in London by Marc J. Franklin

The West End production of the Tony-nominated show is playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre through February 2018.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:35PM

Audience is key in Amanda Acorn and Heidi Strauss’s dance double-bill by Martha Schabas

The two Toronto-based choreographers’ works baseline/multiform are the latest iteration of Compagnie Coleman Lemieux’s Bright Nights series

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:34PM

Faith and Identity Clash in ‘The Profane’: An Actors’ Round Table by Alexis Soloski

The play, by Zayd Dohrn, finds conflict between freedom and fundamentalism in a story of a marriage between the children of Middle Eastern immigrants.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:31PM

EXCLUSIVE: These Tales of the City Musical Portraits Mark an Unprecedented Broadway Milestone by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on Armistead Maupin’s beloved novel series received a history-making, one-night-only Broadway concert presentation.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:31PM

Tickets on Sale for Sutton Foster’s Lincoln Center Concert by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony winner will add her voice to the American Songbook series April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:29PM

PlayPenn Announces 6 Plays for 2017 Conference by American Theatre Editors

The new-play conference in Philadelphia will include workshops and readings of six new plays.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:26PM

Hamilton Continues to Rake in the Money by Rino16

“Hamilton” has been running since 2015 at the Nederlander Organization’s Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. Last week, it’s average ticket price led the indust…

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 03:20PM

Bekah Brunstetter's THE CAKE to Close La Jolla Playhouse's 2017-18 Season by BroadwayWorld

La Jolla Playhouse announces The Cake, a new play by Bekah Brunstetter TV's This is Us, as the final production of its 20172018 season, running in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Febru…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Tovah Feldshuh to Lead Holocaust Remembrance Reading of ANDA'S LOVE at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe will participate in the National Jewish Theater Foundation - Holocaust Theater International Initiative - Remembrance Readings 2017 in Honor of Elie Wiesel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Missing 'La La Land'? 'The Greatest Showman' is coming by Lindsey Bahr

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- 'City of Stars' might still be stuck in your head, but the Oscar-winning 'La La Land' songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 03:17PM

Laura Bell Bundy, Jonathan Groff, Megan Hilty, Rory O'Malley & More Headed to Young Actors' Theatre Camp in San Francisco by BroadwayWorld

Founding Directors Shawn Ryan and John Ainsworth announced today the all-star line-up that will comprise this summer's Young Actors' Theatre Camp.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Assistant Curator Annemarie van Roessel on the Designs of Jo Mielziner by Nypl For The Performing Arts

BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and re…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Hugh Jackman Reveals First Tidbits on THE GREATEST SHOWMAN at CinemaCon by Movies News Desk

During his appearance at today's CinemaCon, Hugh Jackman debuted footage from his highly anticipated musical film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. Speaking to an audience of theater owners, the Tony wi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

VIDEO: Say Yeah and Watch Highlights from TDF's Salute to KINKY BOOTS! by Stage Tube

On Monday March 20, TDF honored the entire production of Kinky Boots with a one-night-only concert TDF HONORS KINKY BOOTS to raise funds for TDF's access and education programs. Composer Cyn…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

Harvey Fierstein Updating Jennifer Lopez Role in Bye Bye Birdie Live! to Be Less 'Sexist' by Andy Lefkowitz

NBC’s upcoming Bye Bye Birdie Live!, set to air in December, is receiving some forward-thinking tweaks to the book and lyrics, says Harvey Fierstein in an interview with The Hollywood …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:02PM

Review: The Atlanta Opera smartly transforms Donizetti’s comedy classic “Don Pasquale” by Mark Gresham

On Tuesday evening at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the Atlanta Opera presented a performance of Don Pasquale, a comic opera by early 19th-century Italian composer Gaetano Donizett…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 03:01PM

How Mike Faist’s Role in Dear Evan Hansen Changed Dramatically by Olivia Clement

The actor says there was a “huge shift in who Connor was” just before the musical’s world premiere in D.C.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:01PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Harvey Fierstein Discusses Changes for NBC’s Bye Bye Birdie Live! by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Lopez is set to star as Rosie.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:54PM

“The Price” is right by Philip

“The Price” is not a comedy – far from it. But Arthur Miller’s seldom-staged play demonstrates something his other plays do not – that Miller could indeed write funny. Not just the…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 02:38PM

Review: Give Them an Amen! by Michael Block

By Michael BlockThe world is filled with talented people. But sometimes those talented people don't get "discovered." All it takes is one tweet that can pave the way to future stardom. The g…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:31PM

Childhood home of Maya Angelou hits St. Louis real estate market by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Famous writer/poet lived in Hickory Street house for three years

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

Best Bets: Art Fair at Queeny Park, 'The Illusionists,' African Film Festival, Pillow Fight Day and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

Motocross racer turned childhood passion into a career by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross is a 17-race battle to crown a champion racer.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

John Tartaglia and other Muny stars return for 99th season by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The outdoor theater in Forest Park announces its first round of casting

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

Don those Easter bonnets: You're never too old for an egg hunt by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Hunts for grown-ups include prizes of craft beer, cash, and large-screen televisions.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

Busch Stadium — new changes for a new season by Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fans may carry tote bags, but backpacks will no longer be allowed in the stadium.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:31PM

“Princess Ida”: A Feminist Topsy-Turvy Turn, at Lyric Theatre, San Jose by Jeremiah Wall

Gilbert & Sullivan: “Someday My Prince Will Show Up in a Dress”   by Jeremiah Wall If you have seen Topsy Turvy, the movie about Gilbert & Sullivan, Lyric Theatre’s “Princes…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:25PM

UPCOMING SHOWS!! by Adam Szymkowicz

PRODUCTIONS   KODACHROME Production #1 of Kodachrome Portland Center Stage Portland, OR February 3-March 18, 2018 Rare Birds Production #1 of Rare Birds Red Fern Theater 14th S…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 02:21PM

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Will Get June Staged Reading Before Sailing to Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producers Ken Davenport and Hunter Arnold have announced that Once On This Island, the Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated Best Musical, is returning to Broadway this fall.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Albert Jones and More in RED VELVET, Helmed by Stafford Arima at The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

In-demand director Stafford Arima Broadway's Allegiance, Off Broadway's Altar Boyz, West End's Ragtime returns to the Globe, following Allegiance and Ace, to helm the award-winning drama, wh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:07PM

Sergei Diaghilev: genius of modern ballet by Luke Jennings

Sergei Diaghilev set early 20th-century Paris ablaze with his Ballets Russes – and his impact on the world of dance can still be felt todayIn the tangled narrative of 20th century art, the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:07PM

Interviews: After a Career Onstage, Hunter Foster Turns to Directing Full-Time

With productions across the country, including Million Dollar Quartet at Paper Mill Playhouse, Foster looks ahead to a his new vocation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Lena Hall Takes On Seven Questions About Hedwig, Groban, Tony Awards, & How to Transcend a Happy Marriage

Lena Hall talks moving like a bird in How to Transcend a Happy Marriage, cherished Josh Groban memories, and her complete Hedwig journey.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:49PM

Theatre Review: ‘Los Otros’ at Everyman Theatre by Lynne Menefee

Literally translated, “Los Otros” means “the others.” With immigration a huge part of the current political maelstrom, Everyman could not be debuting a more relevant new piec…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:49PM

Paper Mill Playhouse Presents Million Dollar Quartet

Catch a sneak peek of Paper Mill Playhouse's upcoming production of Million Dollar Quartet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Review: ‘Battlefield’ at The Kennedy Center by Robert Michael Oliver

In The Empty Space Peter Brook declared that the stage has “two rules: (1) Anything can happen and (2) Something must happen.” In Battlefield, his collaboration with Marie-Hélène Estie…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:43PM

Barbara Barrie on Skipping the Beach to Perform in Significant Other, Playing 'The Greatest Part Ever Written' & More by Broadway.com

Significant Other's Barbara Barrie talks the roles she nailed, was wrong for and the one that still has fans poking their heads out of their car windows to say "hello."

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM

Video: Watch: Highlights from the inaugural Tonic Awards

The awards celebrate women in theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:18PM

West End Review: David Tennant in ‘Don Juan in Soho’ by Gordon Cox

As a former Doctor Who, David Tennant has done his fair share of regenerating. In Patrick Marber’s contemporary spin on the Don Juan legend, “Don Juan in Soho,” it’s as if the age-ol…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:08PM

Sasheer Zamata finds her voice away from 'SNL' in new show by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some believe you haven't really made it in comedy until you've landed a one-hour stand-up special. If that's true, then "Saturday …

SOURCE: Associated Press at 01:07PM

The Week Ahead: Harvey Fierstein in ‘Gently Down the Stream’ at the Public Theater by Laura Collins-Hughes

The new play by Martin Sherman concerns an intergenerational romance between men played by Harvey Fierstein and Gabriel Ebert.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:06PM

Check Out Lullaby Renditions of Songs from Broadway's HAMILTON! by BroadwayWorld

Tomorrow, March 31st, Rockabye Baby will release a new album featuring lullaby renditions of songs from the Tony Award winning Broadway show HAMILTON.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM

The remarkable ‘Battlefield’ speaks softly, and profoundly by Peter Marks

Peter Brook’s return to “The Mahabharata” is at the Kennedy Center through April 2.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:06PM

Nurse to The Rescue! Jennifer Sanchez Treks from SUNDAY IN THE PARK to ON YOUR FEET! to Help the Show Go On by BroadwayWorld TV

What happens when the cast of a Broadway show gets stuck outside of New York City ON YOUR FEET just had to figure that out this week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02PM

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Season 11: Behind the Scenes of the ‘Satellite of Love’ by Joseph Otterson

On a warm night in late September, a young man named Jonah Ray stands at the center of a mock space station in a yellow jumpsuit, flanked on either side by two robot puppets. This can only …

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM

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Theater News: Transport Group Extends William Inge Repertory Productions

Picnic and Come Back, Little Sheba run at the Gym at Judson.

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Theater News: A Little Night Music to Open Signature Theatre's 2017-18 Season

Annie Baker's John also joins the theater's celebration of American artists.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

ADAM & EVE AND STEVE – King’s Head by Ian Foster

If you were so inclined, you could rip into Adam & Eve…and Steve for its tendency towards dramatic inconsistency and slight musical blandness but as Beelzebub pops up to tell us early…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at noon (Broadway Time)
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“Around the World and Back” at LATW Fest by Laura Ann Tull

Around the World and Back is an international exploration of three women performing solo at the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival on March 25, 2017 at

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:54PM

National Ballet mixed program allows dancers to shine: review by Michael Crabb

Wayne McGregor’s Genus defies anatomical limits while Balanchine’s Tarantella still sparkles.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:49PM

Politics Heat Up the Box Office at D.C. Theaters by Gordon Cox

Ever since the tempestuous presidential election season, the country at large can’t stop talking about politics. In Washington D.C., that’s always been business as usual — only now…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:48PM

‘Hamilton’s’ Phillipa Soo on Super Bowl Performance, Starring in ‘Amélie’ by Will Thorne

Juilliard alumna Phillipa Soo is coming off a deep dive into Americana, having originated the role of Elizabeth Schuyler in “Hamilton” and performing “America the Beautiful” before t…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:45PM

Miss Saigon review at Broadway Theatre, New York – ‘a muddled revival’ by Nicole Serratore

Mega-musical Miss Saigon is back on Broadway. But despite the presence of its trademark helicopter the thrills are limited in Laurence Connor’s

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:39PM

‘Dauphin Island’ Is About the Journey, Not the Destination by American Theatre Editors

The play about unexpected paths had a fortuitous trip to the stage.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:37PM

How Did Jenni Barber Book Sunday in the Park with George? by Playbill Staff

On Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog, the former Glinda chats her latest Broadway show and answers questions from fans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Interview: Urban Stages’ Frances Hill and Stephen Hamilton on Immigration and “Angry Young Man” by Matt Smith

There’s no question immigration is a hot-button issue in America today. With protesters crowding the streets of America as our President sends out executive orders left and right, it’s…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:22PM

Penelope Skinner’s ‘Linda’ by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   A shiver went through me, watching the title character of Penelope Skinner’s Linda giving a lecture to the audience. I thought the ghost of Heidi had passed…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:22PM

Theatre News: Sharon D Clarke and cast celebrate opening night of The Life

Ira Gasman and Cy Coleman's musical got its UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:12PM

How to Transcend a Happy Marriage by Carey

Originally published on The Culture Trip View this story online Are we just animals? Or are we a different species altogether, one compromised by our animal instincts? That’s one of the qu…

SOURCE: Carey Purcell at 12:03PM

THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE – Royal Court by Carole Woddis

The really interesting question arising from Simon McBurney’s latest multi-media bonanza is why Robert Evans? The amount of money and artistry lavished on this admittedly important but by …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM

Theater News: Jay Armstrong Johnson to Star in Newsies at the Muny

Fun Home's Beth Malone also returns to The Unsinkable Molly Brown for the theater's summer season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Custody review at Ovalhouse, London – ‘impassioned’ by Dave Fargnoli

Inspired by the infamous Migrant Media documentary Injustice, and fleshed out by creator Urbain Hayo’s personal experiences, Custody explores the impact of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:58AM

Still Life or Real Life with Jenni Barber | THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG

On this week's episode, Sunday in The Park with George's Jenni Barber and I get our art history on. SUBSCRIBE TO THE TYLER MOUNT VLOGCONTACT TYLER:ONLINE:►Instagram: @TylerGM…

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Cast Members from Sunday in the Park Head to Broadway Sessions by Robert Viagas

Claybourne Elder and Jennifer Sanchez are among cast members scheduled to appear March 30.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:57AM

VIDEO: There's a Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On in Highlights from MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouse, recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, presents the smash hit musical Million Dollar Quartet with book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, original concept by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

Megan Hilty, Andrew Rannells Among Guest Voice Cast of SOFIA THE FIRST Season 4 by TV News Desk

Season four of Disney Junior's hit animated series SOFIA THE FIRST will debut FRIDAY, APRIL 28 1130 a.m., EDT on Disney Channel.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AM

How to Transcend a Happy Marriage by David Kaufman

Marisa Tomei excels as George, the narrator of "How to Transcend…" --and of her own story. Thanks to Tomei’s vocal and visual expressions, we constantly share in George’s ongoing surpr…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:49AM

Explore the Glamorous World of Costumes in Broadway Revival of Sunset Boulevard by Andrew Gans

In this exclusive video, costume designer Tracy Christensen discusses her inspirations for the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

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EXCLUSIVE: Tracy Christensen Explores the World of Costumes in Sunset Boulevard

Noted costume designer, Tracy Christensen, explores the world of costumes in Sunset Boulevard - giving an inside look into the creation, implementation, and artistry involved in designing a …

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Todd Almond & Matthew Sweet’s New Musical Girlfriend to Make DC Premiere at Signature Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

A series of world premieres and DC-area premieres fill out the new season at Arlington, Virginia’s Signature Theatre. The new musicals Girlfriend from Todd Almond and Matthew Sweet and…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

American Dream: Backstage at Miss Saigon with Eva Noblezada, Episode 3: Post-Opening Fun by Broadway.com

In this episode, Miss Saigon star Eva Noblezada answers your questions, introduces her family and shares some hilarious backstage shenanigans.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty & Jane Krakowski to Voice Roles on Disney’s Sofia the First by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway veterans will head into the recording studio to lend their voices to roles in season four of Disney Junior’s series Sofia the First. Among the stars taking on guest roles…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

A Little Night Music, In the Heights, and More Heading to D.C. by Olivia Clement

Signature Theatre, Roundhouse, and Shakespeare Theatre Company announce their 2017–2018 seasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:34AM

Five Guys Named Moe Returns In New London Venue by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Five Guys Named Moe, the Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-winning musical will return to London for a limited season in September 2017 in a brand new pop-up theatre in …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:29AM

Bryan Cranston, M. Night Shyamalan spotted having dinner at Philly steakhouse by Nick Vadala

Bryan Cranston took some time away from shooting Untouchable in Aston to have dinner with local M. Night Shyamalan in Philly this week, a source tells us.

SOURCE: Philly.com at 11:27AM

Cardiff festival launches ‘pay what you decide’ scheme by Georgia Snow

Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre has launched a scheme for its annual Experimentica festival, where audiences can pay what they think a show

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:23AM

Dance review: Glue Factory Project plays with perception in 'What's Missing?' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Watching dance can be like looking through a kaleidoscope. It refracts and reflects the world in extraordinary ways.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:22AM

Watch Andrew Rannells Sing on HBO’s Girls by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee merges his theatre and television worlds as he nails a performance of “Let Me Be Your Star” from Smash.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Phyllida Lloyd: ‘Blockbuster theatre needs more diversity’ by Georgia Snow

Phyllida Lloyd has claimed more diversity is needed at the top of British theatre’s “blockbuster institutions” in order to bring about real

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:14AM

Camden People’s Theatre launches scheme to improve audience diversity by Georgia Snow

London fringe venue Camden People’s Theatre has been awarded £41,500 for a scheme that aims to increase the ethnic diversity of its

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:11AM

UK Theatre launches guide to producing digital work by Tim Bano

UK Theatre has launched a guide to producing digital theatre. The ‘live to digital’ guide contains information on developing and distributing digital

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:10AM

Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Leo Warner on An American in Paris

The creative director of 59 Productions explains the video design company's astonishing work on Christopher Wheeldon's production

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:06AM

Will Chase Joins Cast of HBO Drama Series SHARP OBJECTS by TV News Desk

Broadway alum Will Chase has joined the cast of HBO's upcoming series SHARP OBJECTS, opposite Amy Adams. The 'Nashville' star will have a recurring role on the eight-episode drama.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

An old school rule of advertising that is so easy to forget.

Way back in September 2016 BE (Before the Election), I put a call out to Writers everywhere looking to get hooked up with other Writers or Producers looking for Writers to submit their stuff…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:00AM

ADAM & EVE AND STEVE – King’s Head by Johnny Fox

It is a delightful curiosity, though, in the sense that it’s a show deliberately aiming at a long life on college and festival circuits rather than having eyes on the prize of Broadway or …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Explore Italy through their eyes without leaving town

See Italy through the works of Donald Satterlee and Michael Dunlavey at Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, 2015 J St., Sacramento. “Italia Bella” opens in the main gallery Tuesday, April…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Presale Begins March 30 for Michael Ball and Alfie Boe’s Concert by Robert Viagas

The NYC concert will celebrate their 2016 album Together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Photo Coverage: Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Presents Kenny Leon with Mr. Abbott Award by Walter McBride

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation SDC Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society SDC, hosted its star-studded 'Mr. Abbott' Award …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:48AM

Sampha at the Roundhouse: not just going through the emotions

The singer’s London show was a thoughtful, musically adventurous affair

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Understudies from Anastasia, Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard Will Stand in the Spotlight by Andrew Gans

The At This Performance… concert series will continue in April.

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A coolly analytical Yulianna Avdeeva at St John’s Smith Square, London

There was much to admire in the Russian pianist’s recital, but not much to love

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London’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Announces New Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

A new group of stars is set to take over for the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre when original cast members exit the production May 21. Beginning May…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:36AM

Know Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup features world premieres by Jacqueline Goldfinger and Karen Hartman.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:29AM

Book Review: “Four Princes” — Sixteenth Century Carnage by Arts Fuse Editor

A historian's view of the tumultuous world of early sixteenth century Europe, an age of exploration, revolt, and religious upheaval.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 30 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:24AM

Bernadette Peters Will Sing with the Pops in Chicago March 31 by Robert Viagas

The Tony Award winner makes her Auditorium Theatre debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:23AM

'Frozen' could have had a drastically different ending by Usa Today, Usa Today

In early iterations of the Disney film, Elsa was evil and the climax was a battle involving snow monsters.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:23AM

Free Fire — irony, and little else

Ben Wheatley’s film is a blend of thriller and black comedy that doesn’t work as either

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:18AM

Matthew Morrison and Will Chase Land TV Roles by Andrew Gans

In recent small screen news, the two Broadway favorites head to ABC and HBO.

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Graduation — a bargain with the devil

A cleverly machined moral drama from Romanian director Cristian Mungiu

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 10:17AM

Ghost in the Shell — maddening

Scarlett Johansson stars in a visually extravagant but derivative sci-fi drama

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Man Down — a naff war fable

This story of a traumatised Iraq veteran is good only when Shia La Beouf is on screen

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How One Song Changed the Arc of ‘Great Comet’ by American Theatre Editors

More than just a nice showcase for Josh Groban, 'Dust and Ashes' makes the non-linearity of mental illness dramatically compelling.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:06AM

Harvey Fierstein Details Changes Made to NBC's BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE by TV News Desk

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Harvey Fierstein explains that NBC's upcoming BYE BYE BIRDIE LIVE, starring Jennifer Lopez, will get a fine tuning prior to its December broad…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: March 30, 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:06AM

Carol Burnett Wants Your Questions (And To Make You Happy) At The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

Carol Burnett is all ears. Including the one she liked to tug at the end of her popular TV variety show. The legendary comedian shares stories and video clips from her six decades on stage a…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 10:05AM

Theatre News: Clarke Peters' Five Guys Named Moe to open in new theatre

Underbelly Productions are opening a new venue in Marble Arch

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:02AM

Features: Who are the new Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast?

Get to know the actors taking on the roles of JK Rowling's much-loved characters

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NEWS: Clarke Peters revives Five Guys Named Moe at Marble Arch, TICKETS ONSALE by Press Releases

Clarke Peters’ Olivier Award-winning and Tony-Award nominated musical FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE will open this autumn in a brand new pop-up theatre for London in Marble Arch.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:01AM

CIRCUS DIARIES: The New American Circus by Ernest Albrecht by Katharine Kavanagh

Ernest Albrecht is the foremost circus writer in the US and, although this book is now over 20 years old, it still holds a wealth of information that’s relevant to circus companies today.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Hamburg Ballet’s exquisite The Little Mermaid (review) by Alexander C. Kafka

A tale of unrequited love is also a meditation on the anguish and ecstasy of art in Hamburg Ballet’s exquisite The Little Mermaid. The dance theater tour de force by John Neumeir, the comp…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:54AM

Protesting with Lisa Kron: Dispatches from New York and the Midwest by Victoria Myers

Since Donald Trump became President, Lisa Kron has been going to a lot of protests. We caught up with her to talk about protests in New York and in her home state of Michigan, and political …

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:48AM

DC Theater Season 2017-18: ‘Scottsboro’ at Signature, Trump satire at Mosaic by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

New ‘Mean Girls’ musical sets dates at National Theater.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:48AM

Hello, Dolly! The Past, The Present, and The Prospective Future by Jazmine Harper-Davis

A few weeks ago, previews began for the Bette Midler-led revival of Hello, Dolly! over at the Shubert Theatre. Midler last appeared on Broadway in her hilarious one-woman show I’ll Ea…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 09:39AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, March 30, 2017 by Susan Grace

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‘Zoot Suit’ Draws Crowds and Decked-Out Fans in Los Angeles by Jennifer Medina

Some of the musical’s most devoted fans are showing up to the performances dressed in zoot suits and vintage attire. We spoke to some of them to find out what the Chicano play means to the…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:36AM

Arden Theatre Co. Announces First Three Shows of 2017–18, 30th Anniversary Season by Dan Luner

Arden Theatre Company announces the first three shows of their 2017–18, 30th Anniversary Season and continues their mission to present great stories by great storytellers. Producing Ar…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 09:36AM

Musical 'Once' Returns To CT For Show At The Palace by Christopher Arnott

It sings "Leave, Leave" but happily it doesn't. "Once — The Musical" has been in Connecticut four times, and here comes a fifth. The show is based on the 2007 John Carney film that won a b…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:34AM

Sea Tea Improv Hosts 4th Hartford Improv Fest by Christopher Arnott

The host: "For this next routine, we'll need a location, a style of performance and, hmmm, the name of an established Hartford comedy ensemble." The crowd: "Spotlight Cinemas! Improv Comedy!…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 09:30AM

Five Guys Named Moe to Be Revived in London by Mark Shenton

The musical, which features Louis Jordan’s greatest hits, will play in a brand-new pop-up London theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:24AM

CD Reviews: Philip Glass Piano Works and Dessay’s Pictures of America by Jonathan Blumhofer

There have been lots of recordings of Philip Glass to hit the market recently. One of the highlights is Víkingur Ólafsson’s Piano Works.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:18AM

It Only Takes a Moment: Bette Midler’s Gracious Gesture by Matthew Wexler

It’s no surprise that Bette Midler’s Broadway arrival is generating big buzz. Hello, Dolly! producers reported a record-breaking $9 million in first-day sales. But what happened during l…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:18AM

New Casting Announced for West End Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Mark Shenton

Jamie Glover will take over as Harry Potter beginning May 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:17AM

Jake Gyllenhaal Performs Dreamgirls Classic by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Here at BritishTheatre.com we had a good laugh this morning when this great clip of Broadway leading man Jake Gyllenhaal doing his take on Effie White and the classic Broadwa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:15AM

Review: In 'The Boss Baby,' it's clear who wears the diapers by Mark Kennedy

Some of the best animated films have been inspired by fairy tales, ancient Greek fables or mythology. Now comes one clearly inspired by, of all people, David Mamet....

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Clarke Peters to direct Five Guys Named Moe at new London venue by Giverny Masso

Clarke Peters will direct his own musical Five Guys Named Moe at a new pop-up theatre in London. The Olivier award-winning production,

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Review: “Georgia McBride” is short on substance but full of enjoyably empty calories by Andrew Alexander

What’s a failing Elvis impersonator to do when times get tough? Ditch the jumpsuit, don a dress and lipsynch to “Stand by Your Man” in place of swiveling his hips to “Blue Suede Shoe…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 09:01AM

Five Guys Named Moe returns to London in new pop-up theatre

Let the good times roll! Nearly 30 years on, Clarke Peters is bringing his Olivier Award-winning FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE back to London and it'll run in its own 1940s New Orleans jazz bar, creat…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 09:01AM

Global tours: The lucrative way of getting Shit-faced around the world by Paul Vale

Producing any tour, large or small, requires a mixture of logistical know-how, iron will and an entrepreneurial spirit. Shifting the proceedings overseas

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work from The Public Theater, NYC—@WatchMeWorkSLP, use hashtag #howlround—Mon, April 3 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from the Public Theater in New York City on Monday, April 3 at 2pm PDT (Vancouver) / 4 p.m. CDT (Austin) / 5 p.m. EDT (Toronto) / …

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Livestreaming a Conversation with Richard Maxwell at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Mon, April 3 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City presents a conversation with Richard Maxwell, livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV netwo…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

International news round-up: March 30 by The Stage

World Theatre Day FRANCE/PARIS Isabelle Huppert delivered the World Theatre Day Message on stage at a special event organised by the International Theatre

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HEADS UP – Touring by Carole Woddis

Taken a little time to get here but Kieran Hurley’s 2016 Edinburgh Fringe hit (part of their Made in Scotland showcase 2016) absolutely nails the zeitgeist of our times. With his nervy, ur…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Black Theatre Live has one aim – to tour nationwide by Catherine Love

How to solve the problem of touring is a question the theatre sector has been grappling with for years. One initiative is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Club Penguin ‘Classic’ Is Officially Dead, and Disney Launches Cheaper Mobile App to Replace It by Todd Spangler

Disney’s Club Penguin — the multiplayer online game that has kept kids entertained for more than 11 years — shut its doors for good at 12:01 a.m. PT on March 30. But Disney is hop…

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00AM

Feed the Hunger for Conversation in Your Community by [email protected] (ramona)

By Lojo Simon. Lojo Simon writes about creating a reading and conversation series for her community.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Lisa Loomer's 'Roe': An abortion drama that settles nothing by Charles McNulty

It has been 44 years since the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision decriminalized abortion, but the debate has hardly been settled. The rhetoric has only grown more inflammatory,…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 09:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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The Siegel Column – Public Theater’s Tony Trifecta by Sandi Durell

  By Barbara & Scott Siegel   Sweat Might Give The Public Theater the Tony Trifecta   Back in the day, The Public Theater earned its place in the theatrical mainstream whe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:57AM

FROZEN Producer Peter Del Vecho Reveals Hit Film's Original Ending! by TV News Desk

As part of Entertainment Weekly's 'Untold Stories' issue, FROZEN producer Peter Del Vecho reveals shocking elements of the original ending to Disney's mega-animated hit film FROZEN, includin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AM

As the Crow Flies review at Salisbury Playhouse – ‘quirky and heart-warming’ by Lesley Bates

An unlikely friendship between an embittered  divorcee and an injured crow ends up as a healing process for them both in Hattie

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:53AM

BWW's On This Day - March 30, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:36AM

New cast announced for West End hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Chris Wiegand

Stage adventure of JK Rowling’s grown-up wizard prepares to refresh its lineup, while Broadway production is in the worksThe new cast has been announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Chi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:31AM

Chinglish review at Park Theatre, London – ‘slick and amusing’ by Natasha Tripney

First staged on Broadway in 2011, David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish is an amusing, if slightly flimsy, comedy about cultural and linguistic difference.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:15AM

ADAM & EVE… AND STEVE – King’s Head Theatre by Daniel Perks

It isn’t particularly high brow or Shakespearean, but Francesca Goodridge ekes out the laughs from the saccharine material and innuendo comedy.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

Harvey Fierstein on His New Play and the Problem With Today's LGBT Youth (Q&A)

"Young people growing up right now see Zachary Quinto or Neil Patrick Harris in major motion pictures or on television, and think it's always been this good," the 'Gently Down the Stream' st…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Production news: March 22 to 29 by Giverny Masso

Plays Hamlet, starring Andrew Scott, is to transfer to the West End following its run at the Almeida Theatre in London. It

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:54AM

Theatre News: James Pidgeon to helm Shoreditch Town Hall

Pidgeon was previously deputy director at the theatre

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:48AM

Photos: Tonic Award winners celebrate at the inaugural ceremony

The inaugural Tonic Awards took place in London last night

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Andrew Rannells Talks 'Girls' Performance; Takes 'Pup' Quiz on TONIGHT SHOW by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Rannells toldthe real-life audition story that inspired his storyline in the final season of HBO's GIRLS and why his decision to sing 'Let Me Be Your Star' from NBC's Smash was kind o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Evil Elsa? 'Frozen' producer reveals film's original ending by The Associated Press

Disney's animated phenomenon, "Frozen," may not have been a heartwarming tale of sisterly love if its creators stuck to the film's original planned ending…

SOURCE: Associated Press at 07:38AM

NEA helps Independent Shakespeare make poetry in the park by Jessica Gelt

To borrow a line from Sonnet 18, summer’s lease hath all too short a date when the Independent Shakespeare Co. wraps up its annual free performances in Griffith Park each September. The no…

SOURCE: Los Angeles Times at 07:35AM

After the Fall: Miss Saigon by Sandi Durell

      by Samuel L. Leiter   “Where was the helicopter?” asked the gentleman snaking his way out of my row at intermission at Miss Saigon. “It’s in the second act,…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:33AM

NEWS: James Pidgeon appointed new Shoreditch Town Hall director by Press Releases

James Pidgeon will succeed Nick Giles as director of east London's Shoreditch Town Hall.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:30AM

CHINGLISH – Park Theatre by Shanine Salmon

You know those badly translated Chinese signs you see on the internet, where something inoffensive in Chinese turns out to mean “Fuck Vegetables” in English? That’s the starting point …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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New Harry Potter West End Cast Announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The new Harry Potter And The Cursed Child cast has been revealed. Rehearsals began this week for the new cast who will start performing in the acclaimed hit show on 24 May 20…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:50AM

The Conquest of the South Pole review at Everyman Theatre, Liverpool – ‘a vivid revival’ by Nigel Smith

Manfred Karge’s chilling, Brechtian exploration of the demoralising effects of long term unemployment first appeared at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre in 1988. But

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:41AM

PHOTOS: Emma Rice, Donmar Shakespeare & Our Ladies win inaugural Tonic Awards by Press Releases

The winners were announced at the ceremony last night (29 March 2017) for the inaugural Tonic Awards, at the May Fair Theatre hosted by Jenni Murray DBE. The Awards were initiated to celebr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:40AM

£31m London creative district plans get council green light by Giverny Masso

Plans have been approved for a major £31 million creative district in London, which will include a 450-seat theatre and 4,000 capacity

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:38AM

Review: Review: The Life (Southwark Playhouse)

Sharon D Clarke and Cornell S John star in the UK premiere of the musical set in sleazy 1980s New York

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Theatre News: New Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast announced

Rehearsals have begun for the new cast, who start in May

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:36AM

Emma Rice and Rosemary Squire win first Tonic Awards for women in theatre by Georgia Snow

Emma Rice, Rosemary Squire and the Donmar Warehouse’s all-female Shakespeare trilogy were named among the first winners of the Tonic Awards, celebrating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:32AM

NEWS: Jamie Glover is the new Harry Potter, Full takeover cast announced by Press Releases

Rehearsals began this week for the new West End cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start their performances at the Palace Theatre in London’s West End on 24 May 2017 follow…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:22AM

New cast announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Tim Bano

A new cast has been announced for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in the West End. Jamie

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:20AM

Hartlepool’s Northern Lights Academy to reopen with technical training focus by Tim Bano

An unused £4.5 million performing arts centre in Hartlepool will open later this year after local councillors agreed to take it over.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:18AM

James Pidgeon appointed director of Shoreditch Town Hall, London by Georgia Snow

Shoreditch Town Hall in London has appointed James Pidgeon as its new director. He succeeds Nick Giles, who leaves the organisation after

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:16AM

Review: Ballistic, Mirth Marvel and Maud by Manuel Muñoz

In May 2014, Elliot Rodger killed several people at a university campus before shooting himself. In what were subsequently known as the Isla Vista killings, six people were killed and fourte…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:12AM

ANITA & ME – Touring by Thom Dibdin

Seventies teenager Meena lives in Tollington, a former mining village in England’s Black Country in Anita and Me. Meena is a thoroughly British Asian, but mum Daljit and dad Shyam have a d…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 30, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: The Muny Announces Big Stars for 99th Season, “The Prom” to Cast for Broadway, and “Beetlejuice” and “Clueless” Move Forward in Development! ̶…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

The Life review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘gritty and glorious’ by Mark Shenton

The 1980 Broadway musical 42nd Street – about a girl who gets off the bus from Allentown determined to make it in

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:43AM

Review: Review: The Conquest of the South Pole (Liverpool Everyman)

For their second show, the Everyman rep company take on Manfred Karge's 1988 play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Review: Review: Chinglish (Park Theatre)

David Henry Hwang's play is about an American doing business in China

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:31AM

Benghazi Bergen-Belsen

Benghazi Bergen-Belsen Off Off Broadway, La MaMa Reviewed by Ran Xia BOTTOM LINE: A poetic depiction of Libyan Jews' insurmountable pain, through the memories of one family's journey from …

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 05:24AM

Karl Sydow: ‘Dirty Dancing’s success funds producing new work’ by Nick Smurthwaite

Before meeting the producer Karl Sydow for lunch at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden, I am briefed by his PR Arabella:

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Ramin Gray: Touring theatre must evolve – or die by Ramin Gray

Touring has to change to survive. The landscape of arts funding has changed dramatically over the past decade and the old models

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Dirty Dancing producer Karl Sydow claims regional theatre funding at ‘crisis point’ by Georgia Snow

Theatre producer Karl Sydow has claimed the funding situation in the regions has reached “crisis point”. The Dirty Dancing producer, whose recent

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I first saw The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time when it was at the Mayflower last year. Winner of 7 Olivier’s and 5 Tony awards on Broadway the bar is set exceptionally high…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

How a theatrical one-night stand can help pay the bills by Tom Wicker

The one-night performance has its roots in variety. And one of the venues with the most extensive history in this area is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

The Editor’s View: Globe artistic director role is still a plum job by Alistair Smith

Will anyone want to succeed Emma Rice as artistic director at Shakespeare’s Globe? As one wag on Twitter put it: “The last

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM

Throwback Thursday: See the Once on This Island Original Production by Hannah Vine

A Broadway revival of the show will begin performances November 9.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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BWW Morning Brief March 30th, 2017 - THE HAIRY APE at the Armory and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news THE HAIRY APE, starring Bobby Cannavale, opens tonight at Park Avenue Armory

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12AM

NEWS: Mates Mark Shenton & Terri Paddock join Curtain Up Oliviers broadcast by Press Releases

Mates co-founders Mark Shenton and Terri Paddock join the guest line-up for The Curtain Up Show Olivier Awards 2017 Special on Friday 7 April.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM

Rufus Norris lambasts ‘exam-focused’ government education policy by Georgia Snow

National Theatre director Rufus Norris has hit out at the impact of government education policy on creativity, criticising it for being “relentlessly

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM

BIG GUNS – The Yard Theatre by Aleks Sierz

There are many powerful metaphors for our way of life: a casino economy, the society of the spectacle, a modern Babylon. But there is plenty of room for another one, something strong, someth…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AM

Obituary: John Forgeham by Michael Quinn

John Forgeham carved something of a niche on television playing gruff, opinionated characters bolstered by machismo and exuding an alluring sense of

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 04:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Don Juan in Soho, Wyndhams Theatre review - 'David Tennant is Marber-Molière playboy' by Aleks.sierz

David Tennant charms and excites in Patrick Marber’s energetic rewrite of Molière Updating the classics is not without its pitfalls. How can a modern audience, which has a completely diff…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 03:06AM

Top 10 ecstatic musical showstoppers by Michael Billington

From West Side Story to Sweeney Todd, here are nine of my favourite musical moments. There’s one space left – for a classic selected by youAll great musicals need a moment of ecstasy tha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02AM

Uneven 'Los Otros' gets stellar production at Everyman thanks to Broadway veterans by Tim Smith

Everyman Theater has assembled terrific performers and showered classy production values on the ambitious musical "Los Otros." All of that quality onstage goes a long way toward making up fo…

SOURCE: The Baltimore Sun Subscription at 03:00AM

Theater openings March 31-April 6

Saturday "Beyond Caring": The lives of workers at the lowest rungs of society take focus in this production from Dark Harbor Stories, a company led by David Schwimmer and Tom Hodges. Through…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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QPAC closes, My Fair Lady cancelled this evening due to storms in Brisbane by AussieTheatre

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre in Brisbane has shut down today after severe weather warnings were issue for much of South East Queensland. Tonight’s performance of My Fair Lady …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 02:53AM

'WRINKLES of The CITY Istanbul' at Galerie Perrotin, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Perrotin gallery, Paris is screening “WRINKLES of The CITY Istanbul,” a movie by Guillaume Cagniard on JR’s project through May 13, 2017.The artworks made within the project will be ex…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:41AM

People Like You Read A Blog Post Like This by Joe Patti

Even though it often feels like promoting arts and culture as a non-profit entity requires inventing entirely new methods wholecloth because our emphasis and motivations are not driven by a …

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 02:24AM

‘Bruckner, Beethoven’ at House of the Radio, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

House of the Radio, Paris presents “Bruckner, Beethoven,” a classical concert on April 13, 2017 at 8 pm.Radio France Choir along with the Orchester National de France will recreate the m…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:13AM

‘Aude Extrémo Recital’ at Amphithéâtre Bastille, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Amphithéâthre Bastille, Paris presents “Aude Extrémo Recital,” a recital featuring artist Aude Extrémo on March 31, 2017 at 8 pm.The recital will be featuring a programme of contrast…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:04AM

Mark Shenton: When critics start fights, both verbal and physical by Mark Shenton

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” The stock reply to verbal bullies doesn’t necessarily apply

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM

Richard Jordan: Mischief Theatre’s Broadway punt is by no means a sure thing by Richard Jordan

This weekend, The Play That Goes Wrong receives its Broadway premiere. It continues a remarkable journey for the production and its creator, Mischief Theatre. The Play That

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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‘Trompe-La-Mort’ at Palais Garnier, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Palais Garnier, Paris presents “Trompe-La-Mort,” an opera by Luca Francesconi running through April 5, 2017.The music of the opera is by Luca Francesconi as is the libretto, after Honor�…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:58AM

‘Magical History Tour: Excess and Opulence’ at Arsenal, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Arsenal, Berlin presents “Magical History Tour: Excess and Opulence” running through March 31, 2017.The films, which will be screened at the festival, are ones that are located between e…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:51AM

'Paul Simon: Words & Music' at Skirball Cultural Center, LA by Blouin Artinfo

'Paul Simon: Words & Music'—a traveling exhibition stops at Skirball Cutural Center, LA from April 27 through September 3, 2017. This exhibition organized by the Rock and Roll Hal…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:38AM

William Shakespeare’s King Lear at A Noise Within, Pasadena by Blouin Artinfo

Directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, William Shakespeare’s King Lear will be performed at A Noise Within, Pasadena through May 6, 2017.The gut-wrenching devastation of Lear encompasses mor…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:35AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Paula Vogel Champions Theatre’s Singular Ability to Do This

In this Playbill exclusive series, acclaimed playwright, Paula Vogel, addresses various topics in Indecent, from immigration to Jewish identity to the use of music in the production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:42AM

Call Answered: Nathan Lee Graham: The View UpStairs by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: To see Nathan Lee Graham in "The View UpStairs" is truly remarkable. He gets everyone's attention whenever he is strutting his stuff on stage. From his fantastic acting to tha…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 12:34AM

Trainspotting Live by Anne-Marie Peard

I was splashed by a wet condom and had a shite covered naked arse within touching distance. Choose life. Choose theatre. Choose Trainspotting Live. In 1993, Harry Gibson wrote the stage ada…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:12AM

Theatre Events Coming to Feinstein’s/54 Below March 30–April 5 by Robert Viagas

Tony Danza, Seth Rudetsky, and a new drag series are scheduled at the intimate venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

What to see, hear and do this week, March 30–April 5 by Andrew Alexander

Editor’s Note: Every week we’re striving to help you get the most out of our city by helping you plan the week ahead. For more events happening in Atlanta, check out our calendar page.…

SOURCE: artsatl.com at 12:00AM

With Hair Bows and Chores, YouTube Youth Take On Mean Girls by Hayley Krischer

Newly signed to Nickelodeon, JoJo Siwa is leading an international online movement of kind behavior and demure dress. But not everyone approves.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Playbill Mixtape: Broadway Workout Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

The top tunes to pump up your exercise routine—refreshed with songs from this season’s shows.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Doll’s House, Part 2 Begins Broadway Performances March 30 by Ryan McPhee

The new play stars Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Paula Vogel in Defense of the NEA: ‘You Are Not Making America Great Again’ by Playbill Staff

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright makes her case for greater support of the arts in this powerful letter.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival returns to the North Side by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When it comes to the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, it’s easy to say when it is: Friday through Sunday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

The Pittsburgh Fringe Festival schedule

The full schedule for the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. More details and tickets at www.pittsburghfringe.org. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM

How a Musical Introduced Me to My Heroes - A theatre lover's tribute to the songwriting team of Ahrens and Flaherty

A theatre lover's tribute to the songwriting team of Ahrens and Flaherty---March 23, 2017. That date had been imprinted on my brain for nearly a year: the first preview of Anastasia on Broad…

SOURCE: feedproxy.google.com at 12:00AM

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