Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Arts Review

From the writer of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Sydney’s New Theatre presents comes Martin McDonagh’s blood-curdling farce The Lieutenant of Inishmore for a limited…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:50PM

Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing Launches Above The Stag’s New Venue by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo LGBT+ Theatre Above The Stag will stage the 25th Anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing at their new larger home in Vauxhall. This post Jonathan Ha…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:27PM

John Legend, Janelle Monáe and Others Excuse Themselves from Kanye West’s Twitter Narrative by Tolly Wright

On Wednesday Kanye West reaffirmed his love for Donald Trump and shared multiple pictures on Twitter of an autographed Make America Great Again hat. This came a couple days after he tweeted …

SOURCE: Vulture at 11:25PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn’s Cultural Medallion Dedication by Darryl Reilly

Darryl Reilly, Critic Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. “The Fourposter transformed our lives and we were here!” reminisced the actress Tandy Cronyn at New York City’s Historic Landma…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:43PM

Review: In Shaw’s ‘Saint Joan,’ a Sane and Sensible Martyr by Jesse Green

Condola Rashad stars in a thoughtful if mostly becalmed Manhattan Theater Club revival of the 1923 play on Broadway.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:18PM

SAINT JOAN - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan, first staged in 1923 just three years after the Maid of Orléans was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church, remains an endlessly fascinating study of faith…

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 10:04PM

Broadway Review: ‘Saint Joan’ Starring Condola Rashad by Gordon Cox

“There is something about the girl,” say several characters over the course of George Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan,” now receiving a smart, stylish and engaging Broadway revival by t…

SOURCE: Variety at 10:04PM

Review: Historical exposition weighs down a solidly acted ‘Saint Joan’ by Charles Isherwood

George Bernard Shaw’s plays are performed so rarely on major New York stages that it’s hard not to feel grateful for a chance to see a first-class production of “Saint Joan.” Unfortu…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 10:00PM

‘Saint Joan’ Broadway Review: Condola Rashad Stakes Claim On Shaw’s Firebrand by Greg Evans

Nevertheless, she persists, that maid of Orleans, and by the end of the Manhattan Theatre Club’s attractive, not flawless, Broadway revival of Shaw’s Saint Joan, starring the end…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00PM

Theater Review: Saint Joan, With Armor But Not Packing Much Heat by Sara Holdren

What is it that keeps artists coming back to the story of Joan of Arc, and why do they keep making a royal mess of it? The material is certainly captivating: Lone young woman—champion of f…

SOURCE: Vulture at 10:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Why treehouses are all the rage in children’s books by Arts Review

Two of Australia’s most popular children’s storytellers live in a treehouse. It’s a Thirteen-Storey one, at least it started out that way. The storytellers are Terry Denton and Andy Gr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:47PM

Review: Druid’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by Sophia Howes

“Nothing is funnier than unhappiness,” says Nell in Samuel Beckett’s Endgame. Druid’s production of Waiting for Godot at the Shakespeare Theatre Company proves the truth of this stat…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:20PM

Saint Joan: Manhattan Theatre Club’s Revival Doesn’t Ring the Bell by Michael Sommers

★★ A cheerful Condola Rashad confidently portrays Shaw's saintly warrior as a pleasant peasant The post Saint Joan: Manhattan Theatre Club’s Revival Doesn’t Ring the Bell app…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:16PM

Saint Joan: Shaw’s Other Fair Lady, Grounded and Soaring by Elysa Gardner

★★★★ Condola Rashad shows us the humanity and humility of Shaw's historical heroine in Daniel Sullivan's excellent new production. The post Saint Joan: Shaw’s Other Fair Lady, …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:16PM

‘Saint Joan’ review: Shaw drama fails to ignite by Joe Dziemianowicz

Broadway’s “Saint Joan” is a head-scratching misfire.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 09:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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SAINT JOAN by Laura

Condola Rashad is incandescent as Joan. She is so convincing, you can almost hear "the voices" ...

SOURCE: showbuzznyc.com at 08:57PM

DVR Alert: Laura Benanti and Carol Burnett to Visit THE CHEW This Week! by BroadwayWorld

All week long, 'The Chew' is celebrating co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall's favorite things from Broadway to fried chicken and bacon with 'Hosts Choice Week.' Our viewers…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54PM

What Did Critics Think of Saint Joan on Broadway? by Adam Hetrick

Read the reviews for the new production, starring Condola Rashad.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:46PM

With a talented young cast, set in the early days of rock 'n' roll, 'Memphis' just works by Chris Jones

I've been watching Daryl Brooks for years at Chicago's Black Ensemble Theatre, growing steadily as a director. He was more than ready for some Tony Award-winning material. At Porchlight Musi…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:45PM

Theater Review: SOUTH PACIFIC (La Mirada Theatre) by Tony Frankel

NO MUSICAL IS AN ISLAND Whenever it’s revived, it’s hard to imagine a more necessary musical than this 1949 Pulitzer Prize winner. 72 years after the Japanese surrender, it remains a hea…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 08:25PM

MICF: The Wine Bluffs by Arts Review

Wine and comedy shows are a lot alike. To be memorable they need to distinguish themselves from the many standard offerings around. The Wine Bluffs with Paul Calleja and Damian Callinan seem…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 08:17PM

'Mamma Mia!': Cher singing ABBA's 'Fernando' brings balloon-drop celebration to CinemaCon by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

'Mamma Mia 2' star Cher brought the house down when she sang ABBA ('Fernando') at Universal's CinemaCon presentation Wednesday in Las Vegas.     …

SOURCE: USA Today at 08:14PM

Review Roundup: The Critics Weigh In on SAINT JOAN on Broadway! by Review Roundups

MTC presents apowerful new production ofSaint Joan, which opens on Broadway tonight at theSamuel J. FriedmanTheatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:12PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Strictly Ballroom, Piccadilly Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Strictly Ballroom is a fun night out. It’s just a shame that it lost that special something that made it special somewhere on the road to the West End. This post REVIEW…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:56PM

Soon-Tek Oh, Actor Who Chafed at Asian Stereotypes, Dies at 85 by Neil Genzlinger

He was among the founders of East West Players, a theater troupe that sought better roles for Asian-American actors and more representative stories.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:48PM

AMC Chief Talks MoviePass, Saudi Arabia, and the Health of the Theater Business by Brent Lang

AMC chief Adam Aron believes the movie business is primed for a rebound and he’s sick of reading all the doom and gloom about the end of theatrical exhibition. Of course, he’s no…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:35PM

Amber Heard Joins Elisabeth Moss in Drama ‘Her Smell’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Justin Kroll

Amber Heard is set to join Elisabeth Moss in Bow and Arrow Entertainment’s “Her Smell,” with Alex Ross Perry directing from his own script. Gayle Rankin is also on board, with …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:19PM

The Prudes, Royal Court review - hilarious but frustrating sex show by Aleks.sierz

New two-hander about sex is wise and funny, but fails to achieve a climax Playwright Anthony Neilson has always been fascinated by sex. I mean, who isn’t? But he has made it a central part…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 07:18PM

Editor’s View: Celebrate the West End’s special relationship with Broadway by Alistair Smith

It’s not uncommon to hear grumbling, especially around Olivier Awards time, that the West End is too in awe of its American

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM

Paule Constable: The prospect of theatres literally going dark is real by Paule Constable

If enforced, the European Union’s proposed regulations to ban traditional theatre lights will have a calamitous impact upon the industry, writes multiple

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:01PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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The Prudes review at Royal Court, London – ‘a probing comedy about sexual politics’ by Sam Marlowe

Here’s a prospect to make you blush, giggle and squirm. We’re ushered into a boudoir, a sugar-pink Barbara Cartland confection of cushions,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:59PM

Does Ethical Arts Funding Make The Arts Unfundable? by Artsjournal

The Arts Professional Ethics survey tells us that 73% of arts organisation employees consider their employer to be at reputational risk through association with a sponsor or major donor whos…

SOURCE: www.artsprofessional.co.uk at 06:54PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Ben Crawford of The Phantom of the Opera by Broadway.com

Ben Crawford stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Phantom of the Opera and more with Paul Wontorek.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:33PM

Jazz CD Review: “Tramontana” — Electric, Buoyant Big Band Music by Michael Ullman

Juan Andrés Ospina is not just an original big band writer, but a deeply satisfying one as well.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:32PM

Los Angeles Theater Review: AMERYKA (Critical Mass Performance Group at the Kirk Douglas in Culver City) by Tony Frankel

O, BEAUTYFUL AMERYKA After a successful run in 2016, Ameryka has arrived for a short run at the Kirk Douglas Theatre as part of CTG’s Block Party. It’s a testament to writer/dire…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 06:29PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Ethical Arts Funding? Fine. But Whose Ethics? by Artsjournal

The survey findings raise the question of ‘whose ethics’ arts organisations should adopt. “It is important to look across the whole of society and not the organisation’s own immediat…

SOURCE: www.artsprofessional.co.uk at 05:54PM

Global Wine Production Down To Lowest Level Since 1957 by Artsjournal

The fall is mainly due to weather problems in Europe, which caused hardships for wine producers in the region. Poor weather conditions including droughts and storms hindered production in th…

SOURCE: www.fastcompany.com at 05:54PM

Two River Theater Reveals 25th Anniversary Season by Olivia Clement

The lineup includes Noises Off, Wendy Wasserstein's Pamela’s First Musical, August Wilson, and a revival of Oo-Bla-Dee, helmed by Tony winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Television Review: “Wild Wild Country” — Scruffily Corporatized Love-in by Matt Hanson

Wild Wild Country details the insane clusterfuck that results when faith, fundamentalism, and media hype intersect.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:24PM

Hip Hop Don't Stoppard! The Cast of Travesties Gets Wordy in this Red Carpet Challenge on Opening Night by Broadway.com

The cast of Travesties takes on this hip hoppity Red Carpet Challenge to celebrate the opening of Tom Stoppard's latest revival.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Odds & Ends: Rory O'Malley Lands TV Role, First Look at Andy Mientus in Tommy & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Rory O'Malley Lands Role in New Lifetime Series Rory O'Malley is returning to the small screen. The Book of Mormon …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:24PM

Classic Stage’s 2018-19 Season to Feature ‘Cradle Will Rock’ by American Theatre Editors

Marc Blitzstein's folk opera will see a return engagement Off Broadway, plus the theatre will present readings of Shakespeare's plays translated into modern English.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:22PM

Ep29 - Tom Hiddleston & William Shakespeare by Variety

The "Avengers: Infinity War" star reveals how he first got hooked on The Bard and details his recent production of "Hamlet."

SOURCE: stagecraft.libsyn.com at 05:21PM

VIDEO: On This Day, April 25: Diane Paulus' Revival of PIPPIN Has Magic to Do on Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2013, Diane Paulus' high-flying revival of Stephen Schwartz PIPPIN opened on Broadway at the Music Box Theater

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Tourists Will Soon Be Able to Escape to Margaritaville Hotel in NYC by BroadwayWorld

First it took over Broadway, now Margaritaville is expanding.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06PM

Performer You Should Know: Admissions' Ben Edelman by Ruthie Fierberg

Currently wowing audiences in Lincoln Center Theater’s Admissions, Edelman pushes us to to the point of discomfort—in all the right ways.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Orlandersmith hoping ‘Until the Flood’ opens the gates on meaningful discourse by Maudlyne Ihejirika

The play has dissected the flashpoint incident through perspectives of black, white, old and young.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:56PM

‘Quartet n°4’ by Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker at Palais Garnier, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The finest ballerinas are back in Paris to swoon audiences away with their impeccable moves. She performance comprises of three works from Keersmaeker's youth and three pertinent dialogues w…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:54PM

Are The Middle East's Grand New Cultural Buildings European Imperialism? by Artsjournal

Can the arrival of Western culture in the Middle East be equated simply with European imperialism? Is this how the European bourgeoisie, as Marx would say, ‘creates the world after its own…

SOURCE: aeon.co at 04:42PM

BAX Seeks Executive/Artistic Director by Artsjournal

BAX is seeking a dynamic, experienced Executive/Artistic leader, with the capacity and willingness to embrace the values that define BAX, while furthering the mission and vision that have ma…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 04:42PM

For The First Time, City-Dwellers Outnumber Rural Residents Globally. It's A Profound Change by Artsjournal

For more than two decades, geographers and sociologists have debated the character and role of cities in globalisation. Historians have been a step behind, producing less and more cautious w…

SOURCE: aeon.co at 04:42PM

Photo Flash: COME FROM AWAY Cast Celebrates NY1 Emmy Win by BroadwayWorld

NY1 On Stage recently won the 2018 NY Emmy Award for 'Magazine Program'for Frank DiLella's profile piece aboutCome From Away, which aired last year, and this afternoon the Emmy Award Kissed …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 4/25/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat for 4/25/18. Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley added to Mahaiwe line-up; "The Tattooed Man Tells All" at Silverthorne Theatre and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 04:29PM

Hervé Vilard at The Olympia, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The Olympia is all set to make way for the best of Hervé Vilard. Born. 164 in Paris, Vilard is a French pop–singer, who first came to recognition during the 1960s. His very first single "…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:19PM

SALOME Starring Al Pacino and Jessica Chastain Will Stream on BroadwayHD by TV News Desk

Oscar, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Al Pacino and Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain make their debuts on streaming service BroadwayHD on Thursday, May 3, 2018 with the critically acclaimed produ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Exclusive Photo Coverage: Jess LeProtto Takes Home the Gypsy Robe for CAROUSEL! by Walter McBride

Carousel officially opened earlier this month at the Imperial Theatre and BroadwayWorld at the Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance. We're taking you behind …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM

Tony Awards spotlight: Jin Ha spreads his wings in ‘M. Butterfly’ revival by Sam Eckmann

As Tony Awards voters love to recognize transformative performances, Jin Ha of “M. Butterfly” is a strong contender for Best Featured Actor in a Play. In Julie Taymor’s revival…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 04:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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“Eureka Day”–An LOL Comedy on Parenting, at Aurora, Berkeley by Bdhorwitz

Jonathan Spector Exposes Private School Pretense by Barry David Horwitz I highly recommend taking BART to Downtown Berkeley, and enjoying “Eureka Day,” a hilarious and wise comedy by loc…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 03:54PM

Travesties by Jk Clarke

      by JK Clarke   James Joyce, Vladimir Lenin and Tristan Tzara (one of the founders of Dadaism) are hanging out in Zurich . . . sounds like the setup to one of those …

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 03:49PM

Quentin Earl Darrington, Jessie Mueller, and More Celebrate Rosie’s Theater Kids Passing It On by Hannah Vine

The annual event took place April 22 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

SHOWBIZ CHICAGO LIVE! EPISODE GUEST – VICTORIA NEWHUIS from Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA by Michael J. Roberts

Chicagoland native VICTORIA NEWHUIS discusses understudying Ella, one of musical theatre’s most iconic roles, in [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 03:42PM

Fans of Disney songwriter Howard Ashman have reasons to ‘Smile’ by Joe Dziemianowicz

A documentary about the late Howard Ashman and a musical by him in New York.

SOURCE: New York Daily News at 03:41PM

Cleveland Orchestra Takes On Third Out-Of-Town Residency by Artsjournal1

"On Tuesday, the orchestra announced a new residency at the Baldwin Wallace University Conservatory of Music, one similar to those it conducts at Indiana University and in Miami. The project…

SOURCE: Cleveland.com at 03:36PM

Report: No Systemic Harassment At WNYC by Artsjournal

The investigation did not find “systemic discrimination” that was known to, and tolerated by, senior management. The investigation also largely absolved Laura R. Walker, the president an…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:36PM

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Escape to Margaritaville Star Paul Alexander Nolan

Paul Alexander Nolan races through 20 questions about Escape to Margaritaville, Bright Star, Once and Jimmy Buffett bootcamp.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 03:35PM

ArtsHacker’s Guide To Combating Post Net Neutrality Slowdowns: Stability and Security by Drew McManus

While open source publishing platforms (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, etc.) are loaded with positives, one of the growing challenges is making sure the combination of themes and plugins functio…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:32PM

'Amazing Magic Party' at Point Ephemere, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

If creativity does not have an end, then why should the creators stop.So, put on your jellyfish as Roca Balboa, Anna Wanda Gogusey and Groduk & Boucar take you on for one fabulous party …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:31PM

Mike Birbiglia Announces Off-Broadway Return by Jesse David Fox

In 2008, Nathan Lane introduced a young comedian with a funny name (well, a funny last name; his first name is Mike) and his one-person show to the New York theater world. Today, ten years a…

SOURCE: Vulture at 03:24PM

Bessie Nelson, Veteran Beading Designer, Named Among Tony Honorees for Excellence in Theatre by Broadway.com

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to costume beader Bessie Nelson, the Ernest Winzer Cleaners a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Travesties Returns to Broadway! Take a Look at the Revival's Opening Night by Broadway.com

Tom Stoppard's Travesties won the Tony for Best Play in 1976. Now, after an acclaimed run in London's West End, the madcap historical dramedy is back on Broadway. The reviv…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Lucy Thurber's World Premiere Play Transfers Receives Extension Off-Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere production of Transfers, written by Obie winner Lucy Thurber and directed by Jackson Gay, has been extended by off-Broadway's MCC Theater. Originally slated for a limi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:18PM

Lucy Thurber’s Transfers Extends at MCC by Olivia Clement

The new drama will play an additional week due to popular demand.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM

Watch Darius de Haas, Matt Doyle, Liz Callaway, and John Lloyd Young Preview Upcoming Feinstein’s/54 Below Concerts by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway stars offer a musical preview of their upcoming concert engagements.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Mike Birbiglia Will Return to Off-Broadway With The New One by Andrew Gans

The Sleepwalk With Me star will play the Cherry Lane Theatre this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:57PM

'Daho Likes It Pop!' at Cité de la Musique, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

This exhibition of photos chronicles the journey and life of Étienne Daho. The photos put up in this immersive and intimate exhibit highlights the evolution of French Pop as Étienne Daho s…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:55PM

Check Out the Making of Playbill’s Sing for Hope Piano by Marc J. Franklin

The outdoor pianos will bring music to New York City's five boroughs in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:46PM

Bradley Cooper Set for American Cinematheque Award by Christi Carras

Bradley Cooper will receive the 32nd American Cinematheque Award during a gala Nov. 29 at the Beverly Hilton, the American Cinematheque announced Wednesday. The Hollywood organization will h…

SOURCE: Variety at 02:42PM

'Live a Day with Deepak Chopra' at Salle Pleyel, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

A unique event is about to happen in Europe and for the first time in France.Celebrated spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra will be conducting a master class seminar at Salle Pleyel. It is an en…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:34PM

How Poetry And Math Are Alike by Artsjournal

Mathematics and poetry are both “formats that can convey multiple meanings.” In mathematics, a single object or idea might take different forms. A quadratic equation, for example, can be…

SOURCE: www.smithsonianmag.com at 02:32PM

Actors In Japan Find New Niche As Family-Members-For-Rent by Artsjournal1

Elif Batuman meets some of the actors who play fake family members, the clients who hire them, and the agency entrepreneurs who bring client and erstwhile family together.

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 02:32PM

Sara Krulwich, Bessie Nelson and Ernest Winzer Cleaners to Receive the 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will go to three outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry – New York Times’ culture photographer Sara Krulwich, costume beader Bes…

SOURCE: Tony Awards at 02:32PM

VIDEO: CURSED CHILD's Jamie Parker Explains How Harry Potter Has Grown Up by Stage Tube

'You can't go into parenthood as a battle wearing armour. It doesn't work that way, saysJamie Parker, who plays an adult Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Find o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:32PM

Five Burning Questions with Mean Girls Star Kate Rockwell

Kate Rockwell talks about playing Karen Smith in Mean Girls, her new Broadway album Back to My Roots, and her lifelong dream roles.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:28PM

Tony Winner Billy Porter Will Be Honored With Courageous Voice Award at 7th Annual Voice Awards by Andrew Gans

Shoshana Bean will perform “This Is Me” at the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles celebration.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:17PM

Lesli Margherita to Release New Live Album, Rule Your Kingdom by Gabriel Agosto

The Olivier-winning Broadway star covers songs with her own cabaret-style on her new album, recorded at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Tony Awards To Honor Photographer, Beader And Broadway’s Drycleaner by Greg Evans

A New York Times photographer, a premiere beader of stage costumes and a drycleaning business that’s been removing opening night sweat stains since the days of George M. Cohan will rec…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:01PM

Steppenwolf for Young Adults announces a 'challenging' 2018-19 season by Kt Hawbaker

Steppenwolf for Young Adults announced its 2018-19 season Wednesday, with two productions that Steppenwolf says ask the question, “When you feel lost, how do you find your way?” “The C…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Audra McDonald Will Play New Jersey Performing Arts Center in June by Adam Hetrick

An Afternoon with Audra McDonald will feature songs from the American musical theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:47PM

As meta as they come: The Writer at the Almeida, London

Ella Hickson’s play tilts at power structures but feels fatally self-absorbed

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 01:46PM

BWW TV: Go Inside Opening Night of TRAVESTIES with Tom Hollander and More! by Tv - Opening Night Special

Travesties, a limited engagement through Sunday, June 17, 2018, opened just last night at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway 227 West 42nd Street. We're taking you inside the festivit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Sara Krulwich, Bessie Nelson and Ernest Winzer Cleaners to Receive The 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2018 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to three outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry - …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:42PM

Check Out Opening Night of Lucy Thurber’s Transfers at MCC by Hannah Vine

Ato Blankson-Wood and Juan Castano lead the cast of the world premiere at the Lucille Lortel Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:41PM

San Diego Theater Review: NOISES OFF (Lamb’s Players Theatre in Coronado) by Milo Shapiro

ONE COULD GO ON AND ON FOR OFF Half the fun of theater is in the performance; the other half is in the rehearsal. Rehearsal is the time for experimenting, bonding, and watching everything co…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 01:40PM

Tony Awards announces three recipients of 2018 Tony Honors by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced a longtime theater photographer, a costume beader and a dry-cleaning business used by Broadway since 1908 as the recipients of its 2018…

SOURCE: Broadway.News Subscription at 01:38PM

‘Frozen’ Star Patti Murin Speaks Out On Anxiety, That Missed Performance & The Responsibilities Of A Disney Princess by Greg Evans

Frozen‘s Patti Murin missed a show last week. Not unheard of, certainly, but rare enough at the peak of this high-focus (and high-stress) Tony Awards season. And Murin stands a better-…

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:30PM

If you’re waiting for a new take on ‘Waiting for Godot,’ you’ll wait some more. by Peter Marks

Druid’s version at the Lansburgh is handsome, smartly acted and, yes (yawn), utterly faithful.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 01:24PM

A Museum Of White Supremacy... In Alabama by Artsjournal

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which opens Thursday on a six-acre site overlooking the Alabama state capital, is dedicated to the victims of American white supremacy. And it de…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:24PM

How Gay Literature Changed Forever, Starting In 1981 by Artsjournal1

Michael Cunningham: "The AIDS epidemic didn't mean the end of dancing, or sex, or drugs. It didn't have much effect at all on the general interest in youth, beauty and money. But it's puttin…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:24PM

Sara Krulwich, Bessie Nelson, and Ernest Winzer Cleaners to Receive 2018 Tony Honors by Ryan McPhee

The three join Andrew Lloyd Webber, Chita Rivera, and Nick Scandalios in receiving special Tony Awards at the 72nd annual ceremony.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:18PM

VIDEO: Go Inside the 2018 EASTER BONNET COMPETITION by Stage Tube

Humor, hope and heart were at the core of the performances at the 32nd annual Easter Bonnet Competition, which raised 5,721,879 for Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS. Go inside the performanc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM

Tonys Honor a New York Times Theater Photographer by Michael Paulson

Sara Krulwich photographs about 100 plays, musicals and operas each year, and is generally the only photographer not on a show’s payroll allowed to shoot.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:18PM

Matt Doyle Will Appear at 54 Below in Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert by Sandi Durell

  As part of Deborah Grace Winer’s Classic American Songbook Series, Matt Doyle (Book of Mormon, A Clockwork Orange) will appear in A Jerome Robbins Centennial Concert, directed b…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 01:07PM

Learn All About Tom Stoppard's Travesties, Starring Tom Hollander by Broadway.com

Tom Stoppard’s Travesties is back on Broadway, starring Tom Hollander as Henry Carr, an elderly man who reminisces about Zurich during World War I. The madcap memories Carr presents ma…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

James Earl Jones & More to Lead Acting Company Benefit of The Night of the Iguana by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony- and Oscar-winning legend James Earl Jones is among a starry cast who will lead a one-night-only reading of Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana as a benefit for The Acting C…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:06PM

Anthony Neilson: Does #MeToo need a liberal male sticking his oar in? by Anthony Neilson

In The Prudes, the playwright satirises men’s response to the current political moment. He explains how it was created from scratch in rehearsalsFirst day of rehearsals. Really happy to be…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PM

FEATURED SHOW: Noel Coward’s Tonight at 8.30 at Jermyn Street Theatre, ★★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

A historic hit! Jermyn Street Theatre's historic staging of Noel Coward's full Tonight at 8.30 cycle has wowed the critics who attended this past weekend's trilogy days. We’ve rounded up s…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:04PM

‘Honest, heartfelt & emotional narrative’: KNOT – The Place by Katharine Kavanagh

Ultimately, Knot can be seen as a triumph of what can be achieved within contemporary circus when it refuses to bow to expectations, or to take the easy way out.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM

Curtain Call — Theater previews, openings April 27-May 3, 2018 by Mary Houlihan - For The Sun-Times

From musical comedy to drama to dance, Chicago’s stages are alive with vibrant productions.

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Rosie’s Theater Kids: ‘Passing It On’ Event Photos by Sandi Durell

    The annual spring benefit performance by Rosie’s Theater Kids students and their professional mentors. 2018’s PASSING IT ON included a tribute to The Jerome Robbins Centenn…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 12:56PM

'Sweet Micky & Friends' at Le Zenith, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Harrissa Music and Djad Production are presenting a concert titled "Sweet Mickey & Friends." The event is the most awaited KOMPA event of the year. Michel Martelly also known as Swe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:54PM

Read Reviews for Strictly Ballroom Musical in London by Olivia Clement

The Baz Luhrmann show celebrates its West End debut at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:41PM

Hamilton and Jesus Christ Superstar Live Star Brandon Victor Dixon to Headline TDF Gala by Adam Hetrick

The Theatre Development Fund’s 50th Anniversary Gala will honor Tony Kushner and James Lapine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Avengers: Infinity War — heaving with heroes and epic evil

A dizzying roll-call of Marvel stars take on Josh Brolin’s arch-villain

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:28PM

Saudi Arabia Getting First 4DX Theaters (EXCLUSIVE) by Brent Lang

Saudi Arabia is getting its first 4DX movie theaters. South Korea-based CJ 4DPLEX has signed a new partnership with Cinemacity to open three locations in the country’s capital city, Riyadh…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:25PM

The Old Dark House — vintage creepshow reopens its doors

James Whale’s 1932 Welsh-set horror is a minor classic

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:25PM

Theatre Review: DRESS OF FIRE Burns With The Fabric of Human Greed by Diandra Rivera

Austin Pendleton’s DRESS OF FIRE is one of the most surprisingly poignant plays I have seen. In a nook, historical theater, 13 Street Theatre, a group of actors have aligned to revamp THE …

SOURCE: diandrareviewsitall.com at 12:25PM

Lending Libraries For Art Are Catching On by Artsjournal1

"Art lending libraries function like traditional book libraries: individuals can borrow an artwork, enjoy it in their own home, and return it by a due date with little to no fee. They have a…

SOURCE: hyperallergic.com at 12:24PM

Well-Known Student Loan Expert Turns Out To Be A Fraud by Artsjournal

After The Chronicle spent more than a week trying to verify Drew Cloud’s existence, the company that owns The Student Loan Report confirmed that Cloud was fake. "Drew Cloud is a pseudonym …

SOURCE: www.chronicle.com at 12:24PM

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laura Linney Among 2018 Webby Award Winners by Ryan McPhee

The Hamilton Tony and Pulitzer winner earned a People’s Voice Award for his work with The Charity Network.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:23PM

Review: Yablochkov Candle at Jacksons Lane by Anna Winter

Collective sphincters being clenched: Aino Venna and Ilona Jantti's cabaret circus doesn't have quite the desired effect. The post Review: Yablochkov Candle at Jacksons Lane appeared first o…

SOURCE: exeuntmagazine.com at 12:22PM

The Wound — fierce study of sexuality in South Africa

A circumcision ritual is merely the starting point for a highly charged drama

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:22PM

'Sound of Music' at the Merriam Theater: Tight, kinetic, great tunes, and Gretl and Brigitta

A delightful, tight, kinetic "Sound of Music" (through April 29 at the Merriam Theater) entertained an audience ready to fall in love with the enduring musical all over again. And there's lo…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 12:20PM

See Tony Winner Cady Huffman Return to Broadway in Chicago by Hannah Vine

Huffman stepped into the role of Matron “Mama” Morton April 23.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:18PM

BWW TV: Condola Rashad Is on a Mission in Highlights from SAINT JOAN on Broadway! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld is bringing you a first look at MTC's powerful new production ofSaint Joan, which opens on Broadway tonight at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Shoshana Bean, Annaleigh Ashford and More Join Heels on Wheels, A Homecoming Celebration to Benefit Jerad Bortz & Steven Skeels by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway community will come together on Monday, May 14 at NYC's Stage 48 for Heels on Wheels, A Homecoming Celebration to Benefit Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels, tosupport Wicked's Bortz…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Photo Flash: Mama Has Arrived! Cady Huffman Takes Her First Bow in CHICAGO by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicago, which recently celebrated its 21st anniversary,welcomeD Tony Winner Cady Huffman as 'Matron 'Mama' Morton…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:18PM

Beast — febrile British thriller plays games with preconceptions

A young Jersey woman is rescued by a brooding stranger after a night of misadventure

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:17PM

Phillip James Brannon, Ian Harvie, Cindy Cheung, and More Join Jesse Tyler Ferguson in Log Cabin by Olivia Clement

The new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison will play Playwrights Horizons beginning in June.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Interview with ‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Jodi Benson by Jose Solis

In 1986, Jodi Benson starred in a Broadway musical called Smile, a show about beauty pageants in which her character, Doria Hudson, performed “Disneyland,” a song about wanting to be par…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:15PM

New LA Arts Festival downtown at Grand Park asks: “What does it mean to be a citizen?” by Fountaintheatre

by Sean P. Thomas The stage is set for a collection of Los Angeles’ creative minds to get a moment in the spotlight. Even better, those moments will take place in Downtown, and the perform…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 12:14PM

Gender equality in theatre impossible without quotas, report claims by Georgia Snow

Gender inequality in the arts can only be solved with “direct intervention” such as quotas, leading campaigners have claimed. Women’s rights organisation

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:12PM

West Yorkshire Playhouse establishes youth company to nurture new talent by Giverny Masso

West Yorkshire Playhouse has launched its first young company, in a bid to increase development opportunities for emerging artists in the region.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:12PM

Secondary ticketing sites promise transparency overhaul by Georgia Snow

Three of the biggest secondary ticketing platforms have formally committed to being more transparent about the information they publish when they resell

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:12PM

NEWS: Edfringe hit female two-hander Catching Up transfers to new Theatre N16 by Featured Content

Biting Block Theatre return to London with Catching Up, their “gripping piece of new theatre”, after a sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe. The one-act play, written and performed b…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:05PM

Royal Mail’s Shakespeare mix up turns a tragedy into a farce by Guardian Staff

It’s a nice idea: promote the art of letter-writing by alluding to the Bard’s Romeo and Juliet. There’s only one snag in the plot, as many have been quick to point outName: Royal Mail.…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:04PM

Laura Bell Bundy to Lead Sweet Charity & Carmen Cusack to Headline Victor/Victoria at L.A.'s Reprise by Andy Lefkowitz

A pair of Tony-nominated multitalents have landed major roles in upcoming productions as part of Los Angeles' Reprise 2.0 season. Laura Bell Bundy will take on the iconic role of Charity…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Experience the Divine Revival of Saint Joan, Starring Condola Rashad by Broadway.com

Show clips of Saint Joan, starring Condola Rashad.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:04PM

Watch: Meet the cast & creatives of Company by Robin Johnson

We met Patti LuPone, Mel Giedroyc, Marianne Elliott and Chris Harper - the company behind the upcoming Company revival in the West End. The post Watch: Meet the cast & creatives of Comp…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:01PM

Shoshana Bean, Annaleigh Ashford, More Will Unite for Jerad Bortz and Steven Skeels Benefit Concert by Andrew Gans

The two will be among those helping to raise funds for fellow Wicked alum Bortz, who was left paralyzed from a car accident in February.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00PM

Immersive, Branded Game Content Scales Up With New Merger by Gordon Cox

Two New York companies that specialize in live, interactive content have joined forces to create a new firm, Immersive Activations Group, with an eye toward scaling up their activities in th…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:00PM

Alfred Molina: ‘I fear not being loved, that my hard work won’t be appreciated’ by Alex Clark

The celebrated actor is returning to theatre and the role of Mark Rothko – this time at Wyndham’s. He tells Alex Clark how

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:00PM

Margot Singer Named Wallot Award Winner by Carole Goldberg

Author Margot Singer has been named the 2017 Wallant Award winner for her novel, “Underground Fugue,” and Rachel Hall is the runner-up for her debut story collection, “Heirlooms.” Th…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 12:00PM

‘Fantastic entertainment’: THE RAT PACK: LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS – Touring ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

The music is nostalgic, well performed and provides fantastic entertainment. The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas is well worth a visit and I had a very enjoyable evening.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Jack Thorne on Crafting Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Elysa Gardner

The acclaimed British playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne was already 18 when J.K. Rowling released the first of her Harry Potter novels, and he was in his early twenties when he started…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:48AM

Save Up to $50 to See the 'Sweeping Theatrical Power' of Broadway's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND by Contests - Broadway

Save up to 50 on tickets for performances Now - June 10 This is the sweeping theatrical power of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND-the universal tale of Ti Moune Hailey Kilgore in her Broadway debut, a fe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Backstage with Richard Ridge: From Green Girl to Flower Child to Ice Queen- Caissie Levy Talks FROZEN & More! by Richard Ridge

'This is the story of my career... I have worked my way up. I am not someone who got out of college and got handed the plumBroadway roles. I started as an understudy. I started in the ensemb…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

First look at #AmandaAbbington & @dannymaconline in #ALittlePrincess – plus @RebeccaTrehearn, @adamjbernard & @alexiakhadime are joining the

Award-winning performers Rebecca Trehearn & Adam J Bernard plus Alexia Khadime join the cast of the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Li…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 11:48AM

Moormaid review at the Arcola Theatre, London – ‘too many twists’ by Grace Barber-Plentie

Marion Bott’s play Moormaid begins as a tense romance and turns to a furiously political tale of brotherhood, before becoming a story

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:44AM

Meet the Magical Stars of the Hit Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Kathy Henderson

The final volume of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga of young wizard Harry Potter ends with an intriguing epilogue. Jumping ahead 19 years, Harry and his wife, Ginny, are sending their son A…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:41AM

Tony Winner Denis O’Hare Joins Late Night Movie by Olivia Clement

The film, penned by Mindy Kaling, will star Kaling and Emma Thompson.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:40AM

Watch My Fair Lady’s Linda Mugleston Play ‘Dialect Roulette' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway veteran puts her dialect skills to good use reciting famous theatre lines in every accent Playbill could throw at her.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:24AM

OBA Announces Nominees by Sandi Durell

  The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 8th Ann…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 11:20AM

New Braille-Based Typeface Can Be Read By Both Blind And Sighted People by Artsjournal1

"Tokyo-based designer Kosuke Takahashi has redesigned the tactile script to make it readable for both visually impaired and sighted individuals. His new typeface, Braille Neue, updates the n…

SOURCE: hyperallergic.com at 11:18AM

The 'Monkey Selfie' Case Is Really, Truly Over This Time (And The Court Slammed PETA Hard) by Artsjournal1

"The answer, just to relieve any suspense, was no, monkeys can't own copyrights or bring copyright infringement suits, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ru…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 11:18AM

Artists May Want To Sell Their Work In New York, London, Or Shanghai, But They Want To Live In Berlin by Artsjournal1

It may not be a new development at this point, but it remains true. "No matter where they are from originally, they like to live and work in the German capital, producing art even if they do…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:18AM

Aaron Lazar Will Play Feinstein’s/54 Below in June by Adam Hetrick

The Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera star will bring From Broadway to Hollywood to the midtown cabaret venue.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:16AM

Gut review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘accurately pinpoints parental fears’ by Thom Dibdin

The fear felt by a parent when their young child disappears from sight is universal. But sometimes that fear can grow out

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:11AM

Why You Don’t Need to Understand Every Word of Broadway’s Travesties by Ruthie Fierberg

Tom Stoppard and the company of his latest revival explain how to take in the language on the opening night red carpet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:05AM

Breaking: TORCH SONG, KPOP & More Earn Off Broadway Alliance Awards Nominations! by BroadwayWorld

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 8th Annual Off…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Christine Dwyer, Frankie James Grande, Emma Hunton, Ashley Park and More Stars Set For Broadway Sings Kelly Clarkson by BroadwayWorld

The acclaimed Broadway Sings concert series will continue on June 18 at 8pm, honoring singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson with a cast of Broadway stars including Christine Dwyer Wicked, Frankie…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Brandon Victor Dixon To Headline TDF's 50th Anniversary Gala by BroadwayWorld

Hot off the heels of his triumphant performance as Judas in NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Tony Award nominee BRANDON VICTOR DIXON will be the headliner at TDF's 50th Anniversary Gala o…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04AM

Desperate Measures, Torch Song & More Shows Nominated for Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Andy Lefkowitz

The Off-Broadway Alliance, an organization of off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents and marketing professionals, has announced nominees for the 8th Annua…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:04AM

See J.K. Rowling Join the Cast for Opening Night of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Hannah Vine

The eighth chapter of J.K. Rowling's saga officially opened at the Lyric Theatre April 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:02AM

GUEST BLOG by Kait Kerrigan: The Myth of Being Discovered

What do Title of Show, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Hamilton have in common? Writers as stars? Sure, but it’s way more fundamental than that: they started out as writer-driven, underground…

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

‘A powerful sense of a history that needs to be shared’: Mountains: The Dreams of Lily Kwok – Stratford Circus & Touring by Ian Foster

Based on Helen Tse’s memoir Sweet Mandarin, In-Sook Chappell’s Mountains – The Dreams of Lily Kwok probes into the family history of the three generations of women behind the famous Ma…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Bedlam to Present Romeo & Juliet and Uncle Vanya in Rep by Olivia Clement

Artistic Director Eric Tucker will helm both productions as part of the company's 2018–2019 season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

Scroll Through the Opening Night Playbill for Saint Joan On Broadway by Hannah Vine

The Manhattan Theatre Club's revival starring Condola Rashad officially opens April 25.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

First Look at Andy Mientus in The Who's Tommy, Opening April 27 in Denver by Andrew Gans

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts production, directed by Sam Buntrock, runs through May 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:55AM

Squonk Opera begins spring tour with a free show at Nova Place by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh-based musical performance troupe Squonk Opera kicks off its spring tour with a free performance of “Pneumatica” May 7 at Nova Place on the North Side.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:50AM

Watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’s Noma Dumezweni’s Emotional Response to Making Her Broadway Debut by Ruthie Fierberg

“One of the things that was brilliant for me was I found acting, and I found my tribe, and I found people I could play with. I never ever thought it was a job.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Hamilton Star Christopher Jackson Will Host Arts for Autism Benefit by Adam Hetrick

Also set to appear are Max von Essen, Kara Lindsay, Libby Servais, and Colton Ryan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

There's Something About Tina

Tina the Musical has landed at the Aldwych Theatre and it was worth the wait. The production is directed by Phyllida Lloyd of Mamma Mia fame, a director who has been determined to make women…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 10:32AM

REVIEW: Tonight at 8.30, Jermyn Street Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Noel Coward’s Tonight at 8.30 now playing at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre. This post REVIEW: Tonight at 8.30, Jermyn Street Theatre ✭✭�…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:32AM

Indie Darling Sheila Vand’s Secrets to Swagger + Success

Iranian-American actor Sheila Vand cut her teeth in the theater but has made a name for herself since graduating from UCLA as a recurring face of prime time (“State of Affairs,” …

SOURCE: Backstage at 10:30AM

Nominees Announced for 8th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards by Andrew Gans

Jo Bonney, André De Shields, David Rabe, and Mary Testa will receive Legend of Off-Broadway Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:29AM

Hilary Kole Returns to the Iridium on Sunday, April 29th with an All-New Show, “Songbirds” by Nitelife Exchange

ScoBar Entertainment is proud to present Hilary Kole’s Songbirds, for one performance only, on Sunday, April 29th at 8:30 PM at Iridium. The singer is backed by long-time band members, Joh…

SOURCE: NiteLifeExchange at 10:27AM

Watch First Trailer for Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's A Star Is Born Remake by Andrew Gans

The film will arrive in movie theatres October 5.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

VIDEO: The Tony Awards Celebrate the Broadway Community With 'This is Broadway' Narrated by Leslie Odom, Jr. by Stage Tube

The Tony Awards Twitter has released a video, narrated by Leslie Odom, Jr. that celebrates the Broadway community. The video, titled 'This is Broadway,' shares photos and video clips from th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18AM

Bradley Cooper gushes over Lady Gaga, says she's a 'revelation' in 'A Star Is Born' by Usa Today, Bryan Alexander, Usa Today

Director Bradley Cooper gives a first look of his "A Star Is Born" with Lady Gaga at CinemaCon. The raves followed.        

SOURCE: USA Today at 10:12AM

A Purple Puppet Reader: ‘Randy Writes a Novel’ by Matthew Wexler

A purple puppet takes to the stage to wax poetic about current events and other observations, all the while procrastinating the completion of his own novel.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:12AM

A New York City Ballet Dancer's Hopes For The Company Post-Peter Martins by Artsjournal1

Abi Stafford: "A new director might also spread out roles more evenly. In addition to having happier dancers, I think this would help everyone would perform better. Those who previously carr…

SOURCE: www.dancemagazine.com at 10:06AM

Actor Who Voices Apu On 'The Simpsons' Offers To Step Aside by Artsjournal1

Appearing on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Hank Azaria said, "I think the most important thing is to listen to Indian people and their experience with it. Listening to voices means inc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

Two Seconds That Explain George Balanchine (Brought To You By Alastair Macaulay) by Artsjournal1

"In George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco, nobody dies, nobody falls to the ground, nobody falls in love. The only set is the sky-blue backdrop. The women's costumes, minimal, are white tunic…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:06AM

Why “The Wizard of Oz” Is My Favorite Movie by Trav S.D.

This post has been a long time coming. I’ve blogged about dozens of aspects of, and artists involved with, my favorite movie The Wizard of Oz (1939), and I mention it in my book No Ap…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:04AM

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for TRAVESTIES! by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre CompanyTodd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO - in association withChocolate Factory ProductionsDavid Babani, Artistic Director andSonia FriedmanProductions -present the first …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Photo Coverage: Tom Hollander & Company Take Opening Night Bows in TRAVESTIES! by Jennifer Broski

Roundabout Theatre CompanyTodd Haimes, Artistic DirectorCEO - in association withChocolate Factory ProductionsDavid Babani, Artistic Director andSonia FriedmanProductions -present the first …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:04AM

Review:Transfers at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Lucy Thurber's well directed, staged and acted but flawed new play

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 10:01AM

'Issei, He Say' is a slow-burning drama with a huge payoff in Long Branch: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Chloe Hung's great new play, "Issei, He Say, or the Myth of the First," is playing at NJ Repertory Company through May 20

SOURCE: NJ.com at 10:00AM

REVIEW ROUND UP: The Moderate Soprano at the Duke of York’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Jeremy Herrin’s production transfers to the Duke of York’s Theatre, having played at the Hampstead Theatre (running until 30 June 2018). But what have critics been making of David Hare�…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Quiz

The latest in a line of spectacular shows from James Graham (Ink and Labour of Love), Quiz has transferred from the Chichester Festival Theatre to London’s West End, playing …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:59AM

First Look: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by Broadwaydirect

A play in two parts, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway on Sunday, April 22 at the Lyric Theatre. Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiff…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:57AM

Bradley Cooper Debuts the First Trailer for A Star Is Born to Applause and Tears at CinemaCon by Chris Lee

Before debuting the first trailer for A Star Is Born — Bradley Cooper’s first outing as a director, screenwriter and singer — during the Warner Bros. panel at Las Vegas’s CinemaCon o…

SOURCE: Vulture at 09:56AM

Thriller Live moonwalks into April 2019 by Robin Johnson

It's based on the musical icon who told us "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" - and West End audiences clearly haven't, as the brilliant Michael Jackson musical Thriller Live has extended boo…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:54AM

5 Ways to Get Tickets to Cursed Child by Broadwaydirect

Here are 5 ways you can get tickets to the Broadway production of Cursed Child! The post 5 Ways to Get Tickets to Cursed Child appeared first on Broadway Direct.

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 09:53AM

UpClose with Sam Shepard’s True West at Rep Stage by Keith Loria

“This season is our 25th anniversary and when I was planning it, I was really committed to representing what I thought was true to the history of the type of work that Rep Stage has produc…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:48AM

Take Five! with 2018 Helen Hayes Award nominated writers and lyricists by Lorraine Treanor

A look, a memory, a word sparks an idea.  Characters emerge; they tell their stories, and from their voices a play or musical insists on being born. Then the hard work begins. – Susa…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:48AM

There's nothing maudlin about Harold!

In a recent poll by cinema-goers, Harold and Maude was rated one of the best films of all time. It has a reputation as a cult classic, full of dark humour and satire. I took a wander down to…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:43AM

Inside the Opening Night of Travesties on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The revival of Tom Stoppard’s Tony-winning play opened on Broadway April 24 at the American Airlines Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Exclusive: Get A First Look At Andy Mientus In THE WHO'S TOMMY at the Denver Center by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' star-studded production of The Who's Tommy, directed bySam Buntrock.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

'S-Town', '60 Minutes', Al Jazeera Win Peabody Awards by Artsjournal1

"Six news awards were bestowed, with BBC News winning for its reporting on Rohingya refugees in Myanmar and Bangladesh. Among the winners was a Vice News episode on HBO, 'Charlottesville: Ra…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:04AM

Philly's Atwater Kent Museum In Talks To Merge With Temple University by Artsjournal1

"The Philadelphia History Museum, the city's institutional attic of art and artifacts previously known as the Atwater Kent museum, has entered into talks with Temple University about a possi…

SOURCE: Philly.com at 09:04AM

Keeping Chinese Opera Alive In Bangkok by Artsjournal1

The Sai Yong Hong Chinese Opera troupe and its fans "are preserving a cornerstone of culture and heritage dating to the seventh-century Tang Dynasty (618 to 907), making it one of the oldest…

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:04AM

Arkansas's Largest Theater Cancels Rest Of Season And Suspends Operations by Artsjournal1

"In a news release, the [Little Rock] nonprofit cited 'inability to reach its projected goals for charitable giving and ticket sales.' ... The Rep described its future as 'under evaluation.'"

SOURCE: www.arkansasbusiness.com at 09:04AM

Bob Dorough, Father Of 'Schoolhouse Rock', Dead At 94 by Artsjournal1

He began his career as a singer/composer/arranger in the 1950s and '60s, working with (among others) Miles Davis and Charlie Parker. "Then, in 1971, with the jazz money running thin, Dorough…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 09:04AM

Diary: Swastika-wearing Hitler show causes Fuhrer-e by Tabard

And the prize for most misjudged publicity stunt of the week goes to Theater Konstanz in Germany. The venue is staging a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Livestreaming Re-Reading Oppression at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Monday 30 April 2018 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents Re-Reading Oppression: One-act plays by Amiri Baraka, Harold Pinter, and Salah Abdul-Saboor livestreaming on the global, commons-…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Diary: Ballet dancers come out of their shells by Tabard

If, like Tabard, ballet doesn’t float your boat, you’re probably not going to want to sit and watch a ballet that is

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

Livestreaming the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab with Anne Cattaneo at the Martin E. Segal Theatre Center in New York City—Wednesday 2 May 201 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center presents the Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab with Anne Cattaneo livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

EU lighting proposals will force small theatre companies to close (your views, April 26) by The Stage

Bureaucrats have no idea of the impact of seemingly simplistic regulations (‘Theatres face £180m bill under EU lighting rules’, News, April 19).

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:00AM

In pictures (April 26): Bat Out of Hell, Sherman Theatre, Mayflower, Trafalgar Studios, Pleasance Theatre, Tristan Bates by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures.This week’s highlights include the press nights of Tremor in

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‘It was fabulous when it opened & it still is’: 42nd STREET – West End ★★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Revisiting 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane – and it still remains the finest spectacle of dance to be found in the West End.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

'Man of La Mancha' is a soul-stirring musical about hope and honor

Long before people like Norman Vincent Peale, Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra were preaching the power of positive thinking, there was Don Quixote. The chivalrous “mad knight" first appeare…

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:00AM

Southern-Style Sisterhood: How the Women of Nashville Claim Their Space by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Jessika Malone. Producer and director Jessika Malone explores the theatre scene in her hometown of Nashville, Tennesee focusing on the powerhouse women who are at the helm of many of the …

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Something old, something new: UK premiere of @hadestown & return of #Follies are @NationalTheatre highlights

Singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown arrives at the National Theatre prior to a Broadway run in 2019, followed by the Olivier Award-winning revival of Sondheim & Goldman’s Folli…

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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BWW's On This Day - April 25, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

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Thriller Live announces new booking period

The fabulous West End production of Thriller Live, a concert-style musical featuring some of Michael Jackson's greatest hits, has just announced a new booking period. The …

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 08:46AM

Gut review – the corrupting fear of stranger danger by Mark Fisher

Traverse, EdinburghA mother’s fear that her toddler has been abused sends her into a nightmarish state of anxiety in Frances Poet’s playWhen Iago causes Othello to doubt himself, it only…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:42AM

Maria & Cecilia: Zarzuela a la Cubana from In Series (review) by Kelly McCorkendale

In its latest offering, the In Series has pulled a twisty, two-for-one punch with aplomb, presenting two Cuban Zarzuelas, based on the same novel, as Act I and Act II in a single show. It’…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 08:42AM

Obituary: Neil Shand – ‘one of the most successful comedy writers of the past half-century’ by Michael Quinn

Neil Shand was one of the most successful comedy writers of the past half-century, the joker of choice for successive generations of

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Donmar Season Features Brian Friel’s Aristocrats and Measure for Measure by Adam Hetrick

Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden will alternate roles as Deputy and Novice in Shakespeare’s work, which will be directed by artistic director Josie Rourke.

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Strictly Ballroom: The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre review - largely naff by Matt Wolf

Long-aborning stage version of the Baz Luhrmann film is a protracted cartoon A much tinkered-with show needs to go back to the drawing board, if this latest iteration of Strictly Ballroom: T…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:12AM

Venus now has 'Company,' as Southport Corridor venue opens with Sondheim musical by Chris Jones

Venus now opens inside the Mercury on the hot Southport Corridor, adding a new theatrical venue to a block that already boasts the Music Box Theatre, surely the most beloved film citadel in …

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For King and Country review at Colab Factory, London – ‘a compelling immersive experience’ by Dave Fargnoli

In an alternate 1940, King Edward VIII is on the throne, Nazi troops are advancing through Surrey, and the British government has

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Obituary: Shirley Barrie – ‘co-founder of the Tricycle Theatre’ by Michael Quinn

As one of the co-founders of the Wakefield Tricycle Company and its subsequent incarnation as the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn, north London,

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At the Stage Door: Meeting Scott Bakula by JK

Much has been written recently about the stage dooring experience these days on Broadway, and I suppose I'll get around to adding my two cents' worth eventually.  But for now, I'll shar…

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Some Enchanted Musical: There Is Nothin’ You Can Name Like McCoy-Rigby Entertainment’s “Grand And Beautiful” New Staging Of “South Pacific� by Leo Buck

Arguably one of the best theatrical romances of all time, “South Pacific” boasts one of the most elegant and eloquent scores in Musical Theater history, with Hammerstein and Logan’s sc…

SOURCE: buckingtrends.me at 08:00AM

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Lyric Opera further fuels the musical’s resurgence by Miriam Di Nunzio

Nearly 50 years after its debut, the musical — once condemned by leaders of various faiths as blasphemous — is in the midst of a popular resurgence.

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‘Real political & social potential’: THE GULF – Tristan Bates Theatre by Shanine Salmon

The depiction of lesbian relationships in theatre was until recently still a novelty, even on the fringe. The Gulf examines the up and downs of a relationship whilst fishing and relaxing on …

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Teller takes on 'Macbeth' at Chicago Shakes — the unnamable play from the magician who doesn't talk. Except to us. by Chris Jones

So, Teller, what are you doing working on the Scottish play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater? “I can’t think of anything more suspenseful than the murder of Duncan” says the famously tac…

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Stand-Up Comedian Rob Santos Abandons N.Y. For Hartford And A New Show by Christopher Arnott

Rob Santos lives two lives. They’re both pretty funny. You can glimpse both of them May 3, when two episodes of the local comedian’s new web series “Beige on Both Sides” premiere in …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 07:50AM

London’s King’s Head Theatre gets green light for multimillion-pound relocation by Georgia Snow

Plans for one of London’s oldest pub theatre to move to a new purpose-built home have been approved, as the venue looks

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Stop using austerity as an excuse for paying low wages, Equity tells theatres by Giverny Masso

Theatre must stop using austerity as an excuse for low wages, Equity official Paul Fleming has said. The union’s organiser in the

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child picks up 10 nods for New York’s Outer Critics Circle Awards by Matthew Hemley

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has received 10 nominations for this year’s Outer Critics Circle Awards in New York. The play,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:48AM

Peabody Awards For Entertainment Go To 'Handmaid's Tale', 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver', 'Saturday Night Live' by Artsjournal1

"Netflix leads with three honorees - A Series of Unfortunate Events starring Neil Patrick Harris, which won for children and youth programming; mockumentary American Vandal about a high scho…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:48AM

Silicon ballet: will technology affect the future of dance? by Eleanor Turney

Three European creative organisations – Theatre de Liege in Belgium, Sadler’s Wells in the UK and Maison de la Danse in France

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A View From the Bridge review at Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol – ‘an outstanding update’ by Jeremy Brien

The ground-breaking new company of players at Bristol`s Tobacco Factory has set a formidable quality mark in its inaugural season, with this

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The Writer review – Romola Garai blazes into the battlefield of desire by Michael Billington

Almeida, LondonElla Hickson’s riveting play about a writer exploring the sexual revolution boasts a shining performance from Romola GaraiElla Hickson struck gold with her last play, Oil (2…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:36AM

The Writer, The Almeida, London, review: Unflaggingly provocative by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Ella Hickson's tricksy play is handled with witty aplomb in Blanche McIntyre's superbly acted production

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:32AM

May-June 2018 Cabaret Listings, News by Sandi Durell

Spring has sprung and so have the multi talents that fill the cabarets and clubs in New York City. The venues are overflowing with talent. Someone for everyone!       By Sandi Durell …

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‘Dignified production’: TITANIC THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This dignified production has a glorious and moving score with a story full of aspirations, hope, love, ambition and ultimately tragedy. A fantastic performance which deserved the standing o…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Dear West End Producer: ‘Would you find it jarring to watch a golden-age musical with an ethnically diverse cast?’ by @westendproducer

Would you feel jarred in anyway if you watched a golden age musical with an ethnically diverse ensemble? (E.G, more than one

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Careers Clinic: Which theatre course is right for me? by John Byrne

I’m looking at my options for studying theatre when I leave school. My interests cover acting and backstage work, so I am

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Tisch Fund Pledges to Give $10 Million to Fund Arts Programs Focused on Mental Health by Stephanie Wild

According to the New York Times, The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has pledged to donate 10 million to fund arts programs about mental health issues. The initiative is put into place to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:54AM

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Cast Members to Reunite at Birdland by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway at Birdland concert series has announced that cast members from Million Dollar Quartet, James Snyder, Billy Woodward, Christopher Ryan Grant, David Abeles, Zurin Villanueva, Bil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:42AM

GDPR compliance: On your marks, get set, go! by Promoted Content

Ben Rapp from Managed Networks, in association with Securys, continues his series of articles on how to comply with new data protection laws

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‘Only half the production really delivers’: THE WRITER – Almeida Theatre by Maryam Philpott

The Writer is and should be a show that will divide audiences, but while the piece is pointed social commentary, it also has dramatic flaws that start to put out its own fire.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

WATCH: #HamiltonHumpDay - "Elders React to Hamilton"

After picking up seven Oliviers (yes, SEVEN!!) this year, HAMILTON has yet again proven itself as one of the great shows of Musical Theatre history. With successful runs on both sides of the…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 06:00AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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4.48 Psychosis review at the Lyric Hammersmith, London – ‘extraordinarily accomplished’ by George Hall

Following its unveiling at this address in 2016, Philip Venables’ setting of Sarah Kane’s final play 4.48 Psychosis garnered major awards from

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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 by James Marino

Listen: Travesties Reviews, Outer Critics Circle Award Nominees Announced, Video Recommendations, Scandalios To Receive Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award, KING KONG Finds its first principals…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

‘HAMILTON’ PROFITS SHOT PAST $160 MILLION LAST YEAR by Philip Boroff

PART ONE OF A SERIES: Nearly three years after storming Broadway, Hamilton remains unrivaled in its moneymaking. The original production, which began previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatr…

SOURCE: Broadway Journal at 05:44AM

The Writer review at Almeida Theatre, London – ‘formally inventive and vividly written’ by Natasha Tripney

Ella Hickson’s new play is about writing, theatre, art and the creative process – it’s about the difficulties faced by women trying

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:39AM

Brief 4/25: SAINT JOAN Opens on Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Saint Joan officially opens tonight on Broadway, and more

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All Or Nothing: Creator & mod star Carol Harrison tells us why it’s personal & what’s next

Why is the story of The Small Faces so important, and so personal, to Carol Harrison? The former EastEnders star turned theatre writer, director, producer and star tells us about her journey…

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 05:35AM

NEWS – Samuel Newton plays Nigel Slater in the world premiere of Toast at The Lowry by Press Releases

The cast has been announced for the world premiere run of the stage adaptation of Nigel Slater’s memoirs Toast at The Lowry in Salford from 22 May to Saturday 2 June 2018.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:30AM

Review: The Writer at the Almeida by Rosemary Waugh

Right-sized reactions to the world: Rosemary Waugh reviews Ella Hickson's The Writer The post Review: The Writer at the Almeida appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

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Critic’s Notebook: Prepare to Be Provoked. Caryl Churchill Is Back. by Dwight Garner

One of Ms. Churchill’s merits as a playwright is that she tends to divide people. Her play, “Light Shining in Buckinghamshire,” returns to New York.

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‘Imperfect writing debut has an understated emotional force’: MAYFLY – Orange Tree Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Joe White’s debut, Mayfly, is a family play that although marketed as “ethereal” is actually much more rooted than that. It also expresses a deep sense of loss. And, with its title in …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

All the cast in a row... Meet the performers lining up for The Rink

Plenty of StageFaves will be joining the cast of the first London revival in 20 years of Kander and Ebb’s The Rink when it opens next month.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Performers open up about anxiety battles in a bid to break taboo around mental health by Matthew Hemley

West End actors including Caroline Sheen and Jodie Jacobs have revealed their battles with anxiety in a bid to encourage more industry

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BWW Review: Tom Stoppard's TRAVESTIES or A Novelist, A Communist and A Dadaist Walk Into A Library by Michael Dale

Czech-born British dramatist Tom Stoppard, whose densely intellectual plays may be the most potent augment known for America's need to step up its public education funding, was first noticed…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33AM

First Night Takeover: Strictly Ballroom at the Piccadilly Theatre

Our #FirstNightTakeover series continues with Perry O'Bree at the West End premiere of STRICTLY BALLROOM, starring Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young at the Piccadilly Theatre (on 24 …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:29AM

Show People podcast: Casting director extraordinaire Annie Rowe by Andrew Keates

As part of the Show People podcast series, Andrew Keates interviews casting director Annie Rowe, fresh from working on Mike Bartlett's Not Talking at the Arcola Theatre

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Divorced, beheaded, revived: SIX returns for extended concert run after Edinburgh Fringe

The Tudor queens are ready to rule again! After extended, sell-out showcase dates earlier this year, SIX The Musical, about the six wives of Henry VIII, is returning to the Arts Theatre for …

SOURCE: Stage Faves at 04:00AM
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Comedy at its Best: “Imparables” at The Wiltern, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

Mexico's two most popular comedians, Adrian Uribe and Omar Chaparro are all set to entertain U.S. audiences with their laugh riot. People who have seen their comedy earlier claim that they m…

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“Ann Hamilton and SITI Company” at Cap UCLA, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The Center for the Art of Performance is elated to have back New York-based SITI Company.SITI a highly reputed ensemble, is known for its innovation and the experimentation with new forms of…

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Strictly Ballroom the Musical – what the reviewers thought by Guardian Staff

Luhrmann's stage version of his film didn't get critics telling him to Foxtrot Oscar, but they didn't throw flowers at his feet eitherNot everyone likes Baz Luhrmann's high camp directorial …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:12AM

Competition: Win tickets to see A Spoonful of Sherman on tour by The Stage

With songs from Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, Winnie The Pooh, The Aristocats and more! A smash hit

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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“Crosscurrents” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

Some of the world’s finest musicians get together on stage to perform "Crosscurrents."Western jazz meets the music of India in this tour-de-force performance. There is Zakir Hussain on the…

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“Electric Wizard” at The Warfield, San Francisco by Blouin Artinfo

Golden Voice is presenting a show by the heavy metal band Electric Wizard, an English doom metal band from Dorset.Formed in 1993, till date they have recorded nine studio albums, two of whic…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:17AM

The disbelieved: rape accusers' stories retold on stage by Helen Pidd North Of England Editor

When a rape trial ends in acquittal, what do the anonymous women who made the claims do next? They are the women whose voices we rarely hear, whose faces we are not allowed to print in the n…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:12AM

Mark Shenton: The joy of discovering a new theatre – in Cirencester by Mark Shenton

The historic market town of Cirencester in the Cotswolds is famous for its agricultural college and its polo club. But until now

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Richard Jordan: Fringe festivals are under threat – they need support before it is too late by Catherine Gerbrands

Next week, the 51st Brighton Fringe, England’s largest fringe festival and the third biggest in the world, begins. Over the following four weeks, more

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Riverdale's Tiera Skovbye Spills On Her Hangout With Justin Bieber by Young Hollywood

Riverdale's Tiera Skovbye Spills On Her Hangout With Justin BieberWe are stoked to welcome another member of the Cooper Clan to the Young Hollywood Studio, Tiera Skovbye, who plays Polly Coo…

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Tiera Skovbye Reveals Which Co-Star Is The Romantic on Riverdale Rapid Fire by Young Hollywood

Tiera Skovbye Reveals Which Co-Star Is The Romantic on Riverdale Rapid Fire"Riverdale" star Tiera Skovbye is hanging out in the Young Hollywood Studio and you know what that means -- yep, ti…

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Julia Sweeney: Monologist, stand-up comic, improvisational tour guide at the Art Institute by Morgan Greene

Have you ever laughed, loudly, in the Thorne Miniature Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago? Probably not. Serious place. But know that if you ever walk past the bronze lions and embark on …

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Vietgone

Thru Sun, May 20 @ Studio Theatre, presented by Studio Theatre

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Saint Joan, Starring Condola Rashad & More, Officially Opens on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

A talent-packed Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan opens on April 25 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Tony winner Daniel Sullivan directs the production, which began …

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VIDEO: Noma Dumezweni Gets Emotional Talking Bringing Hermione to Broadway by Stage Tube

Check out en movingnew video of Cursed Child star Noma Dumezweni discussing the emotional importance of making her Broadway debut. Don't forget the tissues

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The 7 Faces of Mean Girls' Kate Rockwell by Mark Peikert

The hilarious scene stealer channels some of her favorite funny women, from Tina Fey to Sarah Jessica Parker.

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A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: D is for Jacques d'Amboise and Kristin Draucker by The Dance Enthusiast

In A Dance Enthusiast's A to Z: D is for Jacques d'Amboise and Kristin Draucker, "I love the athleticism of it. I love the challenges that never end, always trying to be a little better, do…

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Which Jellicle Cat Are You? by Logan Culwell-Block

Do you feel like a Mistoffelees, Skimbleshanks, or Grizabella from the famed Andrew Lloyd Webber musical? Only this quiz can reveal your true inner Jellicle cat!

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WATCH: Gibney's Spring Season - See modern dance in glorious action with a sneak peek at the company's upcoming performance

A few weeks ago, we went behind the scenes at Gibney to give you an intimate look at how this downtown dance hub crafts performances and fosters community. We continue our coverage of this s…

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Saint Joan, Starring Condola Rashad, Opens on Broadway by Olivia Clement

George Bernard Shaw's tale of heroism and betrayal opens at the Samuel J. Friedman theatre.

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Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
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Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
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