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Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Spotlighters by Max Garner

It’s the mid 1980s. The Oval Office is occupied by a former movie star, Al Gore has yet to create the Internet, and an aspiring actor from Alabama named Robert Harling has lost his younger…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:22PM

Concert Review: ‘René Marie & Experiment in Truth’ at Columbia Festival of the Arts by Susan Brall

On Friday, June 21, 2019, the Columbia Festival of the Arts presented the fusion jazz concert ‘René Marie & Experiment in Truth’ at the Smith Theatre at the Horowitz Center at Howar…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:21PM

'Stonewall' Opera Marks Uprising's 50th Anniversary by Jeff Lunden

New York City Opera has commissioned Stonewall, a new opera premiering one week before the 50th anniversary of the riots that sparked the modern gay-rights movement.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 11:03PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Imminently Yours by Mark Dundas Wood

The comedy "Imminently Yours," written by the mononymous “Karimah” and staged by The Negro Ensemble Company, is largely about the importance to communities of honoring their “elders.�…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:35PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Handbagged by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Although director Indhu Rubasingham’s production is engrossing and entertaining, this talky and dense play may be difficult to follow for Americans who either do not know or have forgotten…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 09:50PM

ROB ACKERMAN: ‘DROPPING GUMBALLS ON LUKE WILSON’–THROUGH JULY 6 (REVIEW FROM NEW YORK)  by Robert Shuman

By Bob Shuman Rob Ackerman’s Dropping Gumballs on Luke Wilson, has all the commercial patter of a Tootsie or Neil Simon–even David Ives–comedy, but it’s a play for wimps, symptoma…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:03PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Contradict This Review: “Stonewall 50” Birthday, Funeral and Trial for Walt Whitman by New York Theater

“Contradict This! A Birthday Funeral for Heroes,” by the freewheeling Philadelphia-based group called  The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, is being presented as part of La MaMa’s celebration …

SOURCE: New York Theater at 05:43PM

An Evening with Andrea McArdle by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler   For myself (and for many as well), Andrea McArdle will always be the young star who brought that certain something extra to the title role of Annie in its original Broadway…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:16PM

Tell Me More | Episode 28: Michael James Scott & L. Steven Taylor on Disney Theatrical’s 25th Anniversary by Matt Tamanini

On this episode of BroadwayRadio’s “Tell Me More,” Matt Tamanini talks to the long-time stars of two of Broadway’s most successful musicals, Michael James Scott of “Aladdin” and …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:00PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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“Once on this Island”: Musical Revelations of Class vs. Race, at CCCT, El Cerrito by Tyler Jeffreys

Millennial Notes Ahren & Flaherty Bless us with Smooth Tunes by Tyler Jeffreys “Once on this Island” portrays a team of Caribbean gods using a young woman’s life to construct their…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 04:17PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: Bitter Wheat at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

David Mamet's new play about a movie mogul sexual predator stars John Malkovich. "It rips the pashmina off the suppurating wound that is show business." was the tagline .

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:52PM

Oracles and Miracles by Steven Morris

The post Oracles and Miracles appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:29PM

The Russian Consulate and Oleg Frish Celebrate Music and Culture by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell   Being a part of the 15th Anniversary Party at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation was an eye opener into what good relationships between Russia and the U…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:15PM

DUST: Permutations on the Unknown at the Ivy Substation by Pauline Adamek

Deborah Brockus, director of BrockusRED, has choreographed DUST: Permutations of the Unknown In collaboration with visual artist Richelle Gribble, and composers Peter Askrim and Zac Greenb…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:06PM

Review: America v. 2.1: The Sad Demise & Eventual Extinction of the American Negroat curtainup.com/ by Gloria Miller

This is a brave work written with a grand sense of the theatrical and incisive awareness of the historical.

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:05PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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First look: Velvet Determination, a musical journey about wrong notes, hard knocks, and the keys to success by Guest Writer

When I was a twenty-two year old classical piano student, I moved from my home in Colorado to New York City to try and get into graduate school at The Manhattan School of Music.  I had alre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:48PM

Review: Second City’s America; It’s Complicated. Politics and humor blended masterfully by Dan Desai Martin

The new Second City comedy show, America; It’s Complicated, takes aim at liberals, conservatives, and independents, leaving the audience exhausted from laughter while perhaps noodling a fe…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:48PM

“Gender Shorts” Challenge Patriarchy, at Dragon Theatre, Redwood City by Fritz Mad'laine

Millennial Notes Flores & Keyes Investigate Nuances of Gender by Fritz Mad’Laine The Redwood City Play Festival, premiering this year with its theme “Gender Shorts,” explores sexis…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 02:17PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: A Raucous and Moving “Cloud 9” by Christopher Caggiano

Expert performers and taut direction make this Cloud 9 a natural high. The post Theater Review: A Raucous and Moving “Cloud 9” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 01:36PM

Review: Happenstance Theatre Goes Greek with ‘Pantheon’ by Andrew Walker White

They’re at it again. The Happenstance Gang: troublemakers, every stinking one of ‘em. And this time, they’re going Greek. Mythologically speaking, that is. Nix on the keggers and beer …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:26PM

FROM DOWN UNDER: Melbourne Theatre Company’s Storm Boy by Simon Parris

Storm Boy is theatre for children and yet it is not children’s theatre. As memorable family entertainment it is very hard to beat, with the additional benefit of possibly inspiring follow-…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Review: The Decorative Potential of Blazing Factories, Coronet Theatre by Jamie Kutner

Review: The Decorative Potential of Blazing Factories, Coronet Theatre3.0starsThe Decorative Potential of Blazing Factories offers a unique experience to view expanded cinema, where an art e…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 12:36PM

Before Broadway, Girl From the North Country Will Return to London's West End by Andy Lefkowitz

In advance of its recently announced Broadway transfer, the celebrated new musical Girl From the North Country will return home to London's West End for a limited run later this year. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Watch Chilina Kennedy's Stirring Performance of 'Omar Sharif' from The Band's Visit by Broadway.com

Chilina Kennedy is set to lead the national tour of the Tony-winning musical The Band's Visit. Get a glimpse at her gorgeous rendition of David Yazbek's "Omar Sharif."

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:36PM

Valerie Jarrett by NPR

Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior advisor to President Obama, joins us along with panelists Adam Felber, Roxanne Roberts, and Peter Grosz.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:00PM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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INTERVIEW: Matthew Roberts of Bread and Butter Productions by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T. Davies talks to theatre maker Matthew Roberts about his new Edinburgh Fringe show TEACH, the power of drama and the lessons that change lives. This post INTERVIEW: M…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:56AM

Watch: Every performance from West End LIVE 2019 by Robin Johnson

It's no exaggeration: the West End LIVE 2019 performances so far might just be our favourites yet! Relive the free musical theatre festival right here. The post Watch: Every performance from…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:33AM

From the fringe to Broadway, Tudor musical Six is now a global hit by Vanessa Thorpe

After an Edinburgh debut just 12 months ago, Lucy Moss and Toby Marlow tell of the whirlwind success of their musical about Henry VIII’s wivesTwelve months can be a long time, especially i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:24AM

Bitter Wheat: It’s Not Upsetting Anyone by Farah Najib

After watching the Harvey Weinstein based play, Bitter Wheat, Farah Najib wonders whether theatre is there to upset us and why her reaction was so different to those around her. A few months…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:18AM

Review: Sir Pe Talwar, HOME Manchester by Shamima Noor

Review: Sir Pe Talwar, HOME Manchester3.0starsSir Pe Talwar plays as part of Horizons Festival which arrives at HOME for International Refugee week – a week-long celebration of internation…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:18AM

‘You can’t help feeling Mamet’s real joy is in the gags’: BITTER WHEAT – West End ★★★ by Carole Woddis

It could be said that Bitter Wheat lifts the lid on the exploitation of power in the film industry, but it eaves an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Perhaps that was also part of David Mamet�…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Meet Some of the 2019 Jimmy Awards Nominees, From an Aspiring Elphaba to a Rubik’s Cube Wiz by Ryan McPhee

A record 86 students will compete in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards June 24.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:59AM

Girl From The North Country Returns to West End for Eight Weeks Only by Editorial Staff

By Editorial Staff Girl From The North Country - the acclaimed award-winning musical is to play an eight week limited encore season at the Gielgud Theatre, London from December 2019. This po…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:26AM

Review: A 1951 opera is making a comeback because it’s, you know, a little gay by Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Know

A 1951 opera, which premiered before the love that dare not sing its name evolved into something nobody really cares about, is seeing renewed interest.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 10:24AM

Mike Todd: The Tragic Impresario by Trav S.D.

Today we celebrate the brilliant stage and screen impresario Mike Todd (Avrom Hirsch Goldbogen, 1909-1958). He’s my new hero, I think. I look down the list of what he produced, and it huge…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:24AM

Jazz LP Review: Newvelle Records’ Sensational Season Four by Michael Ullman

These records are filled with music from some of the most intriguing and, indeed, sought after, jazz musicians playing today. The post Jazz LP Review: Newvelle Records’ Sensational Season…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:12AM

Theater Review: PortFringe — Heading into the Homestretch by Paul Dervis

What did this aging hippy, this elder of our world learn? To live a life without apologies. The post Theater Review: PortFringe — Heading into the Homestretch appeared first on The Arts Fu…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:12AM

Jazz CD Review: Anthony Braxton – Quartet (New Haven) 2014 — Freely Creative Music by Steve Feeney

This set of discs will be a delight for any fan of advanced (and incredibly sustained) creativity in music. The post Jazz CD Review: Anthony Braxton – Quartet (New Haven) 2014 — Freely C…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:12AM

Westeros to West End: Game of Thrones stars on stage – in pictures

Actors from TV’s biggest show are invading UK stages this summer, from Gwendoline Christie at London’s Bridge Theatre to Daniel Portman at the Edinburgh fringe Indira Varma interview: �…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM

INTERVIEW: 'No One Called Ahead' features many theater luminaries - Hollywood SOAPBOX by John Soltes

The film stars a bevy of Broadway stars in addition to Sargent. Among the cast members are Storm Lever, recently of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, and Lora Lee Gayer, of Holiday Inn at th…

SOURCE: www.hollywoodsoapbox.com at 10:10AM

San Jose’s iconic Dancing Pig sign restored to neon glory by Sal Pizarro

Bringing back the historic Stephen's Meat sign may provide hope that San Jose's heritage won't be lost as the city races toward the future.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:00AM

18 Broadway Stars Name 23 Plays Everyone Should Read by Ruthie Fierberg

Rachel Chavkin, Heidi Schreck, Taylor Mac, and more recommend their favorite plays.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Brooklyn, Napoli, Park Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

Review: Brooklyn, Napoli, Park Theatre4.0starsOn 16 December 1960, two planes collided above New York. One landed in Staten Island, the other in Brooklyn. The latter became known as the Park…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:42AM

‘Convincing, engaging & committed performances all-round’: THE SANDMAN – Southwark Playhouse by Shanine Salmon

Going to see The Sandman is more than just the chance to see some young superstars in the making. It’s a great show, with a powerful message and some gripping acting performances (and a ta…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Check Out the Cast of the Public's Hercules Adaptation by Nathan Skethway

Jelani Alladin, Krysta Rodriguez, Roger Bart, and more will be part of the Public Works staging at the Delacorte in Central Park this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Laura-Doe’s Vaudeville of the Vulva, Bread and Roses Theatre by Hilary Webb

Review: Laura-Doe's Vaudeville of the Vulva, Bread and Roses Theatre2.0starsCabaret meets puppetry meets vulvae in the latest one-woman show to hit the Bread and Roses Theatre – it’s Lau…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:24AM

Tim Herbert: Son of Timberg by Trav S.D.

Tim Herbert (Herbert Timberg, 1914-1986) had a wonderful show biz pedigree. The son of vaudeville performer and sketch/songwriter Herman Timberg, he first teamed up with Pat Rooney Jr, perfo…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:12AM

'Stonewall' Opera Marks Uprising's 50th Anniversary by Jeff Lunden

New York City Opera has commissioned Stonewall, a new opera premiering one week before the 50th anniversary of the riots that sparked the modern gay-rights movement.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:05AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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American Ballet Theatre’s Jane Eyre: Atmosphere and authenticity to text in the modern day by Admin

David H. Koch Theater, New York, NY. June 10, 2019. Narrative dance art holds a central challenge — how do you tell a complex story, with a multifaceted plot and nuanced characters, withou…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 07:54AM

‘Such an absorbing 70 minutes of theatre’: HEDGEHOG – Lion & Unicorn Theatre by Liz Dyer

Insightful, relatable and beautifully performed, let’s hope, unlike the eponymous hedgehog, Hedgehog has a long life ahead.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Eve Ensler: ‘Writing about my father's abuse has freed me from hate' by Rosanna Greenstreet

The playwright and activist on honouring her body, secret initiations and being happy in her 60s Born in New York, Eve Ensler, 66, premiered her play The Vagina Monologues in 1996. It has si…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:42AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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BroadwayRadio Special: John Miller, Singer, Bassist, and Broadway Musical Coordinator by James Marino

James Marino speaks with John Miller about his new album, “Stage Door Johnny: John Miller Takes on Broadway” and his lifetime of experiences on Broadway Guest: John Miller, Singer, Bassi…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 05:55AM

The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour 2020 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Phantom Of The Opera UK Tour 2020 has been announced bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical romance to theatres across the UK and Ireland. This post The Phantom Of T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:47AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Light in the Piazza at the Royal Festival Hall by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the UK premiere of Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas’ musical Light in the Piazza.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Jack Rooke: ‘It’s amazing what some sequins can do to wreck a home’ by Harriet Gibsone

The standup and writer on the things that make him laugh the most Bridget Christie. “I have rape fantasies all the time; my main one – longer sentencing!” is such a brilliant line. Con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:03AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Practice Makes Progress by Kerry Hishon

Everyone is familiar with the term “practice makes perfect,” right? But in the theatre, there’s really no such thing as a perfect performance, and there is especially no such thing as …

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM
Saturday, June 22, 2019 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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“La damnation de Faust” at Glyndebourne, Lewes by Blouin Artinfo

Hector Berlioz’s “La damnation de Faust” is currently on stage at Glyndebourne on select dates through July 10, 2019.“Faust is on the brink of suicide when smooth-talking Mephistophe…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:24AM

“Symphony Concert” at Deutsche Oper Berlin, Germany by Blouin Artinfo

Deutsche Oper Berlin is all set to host “Symphony Concert” presented by Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin on June 28, 2029. The Ensemble would be presenting the works by composers Hect…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:20AM

“Il Matrimonio Segreto” at De Nationale Opera, Nederland by Blouin Artinfo

De Nationale Opera will present Domenico Cimarosa’s “Il Matrimonio Segreto” on June 25 and 26, 2019.According to the Opera’s website, “’Il matrimonio segreto’ is performed by t…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:14AM

“Seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner” at The Royal Court Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

In this day of social media, The Royal Court Theatre, London is excited to present “Seven methods of killing Kylie Jenner” beginning July 4 through July 27, 2019. Supported by Jerwood Ar…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:08AM

Harland Miller: a language of text and colour

The artist’s playful paintings are the subject of a new monograph and Hong Kong show

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM
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