Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Paige Black wins 2020 Darebin Songwriters’ Award by Arts Review

Paige Black has been crowned the winner of the prestigious Darebin Songwriters’ Award with her song, Oceans Apart. The annual Songwriters’ Award Grand Final was held last night (Thursday…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:58PM

This Is Not My Memoir Review. Theater director André Gregory’s improbable life and art by New York Theater

When André Gregory was young, he tells us, his mother had an affair with movie star Errol Flynn. When he was younger, his parents served him caviar so excessively that he was hospitalized f…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:51PM

“Sweat” Shows Isolated Steelworkers Suffering—Streaming Left Edge by Bdhorwitz

Lynn Nottage Unveils Plot against U.S. Workers by Barry David Horwitz Has anyone forgotten what we learned in 2016? Have we figured out yet why mid-western factory workers went for you know …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:49PM

Call Redialed: NEW Michele Brourman Interview: Curious George: Go West Go Wild by Adam Rothenberg

I just love interviewing award winning singer/songwriter Michele Brourman. Michele brings such depth to every interview we do! We last spoke in February 2020, just before the global pandemic…

SOURCE: Call Me Adam at 11:42PM

The People of Cabaret launch The Council, The Mentorship, and The Directory by Gabi Bergman

The People of Cabaret is an organisation formed by people of colour, for people of colour who believe in equal

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Sydney Lucas and Eli Tokash Chat With Joshua Colley On TAKE A BOW Podcast

Tony and Grammy-nominated actress, Sydney Lucas, and Broadway and TV veteran, Eli Tokash, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network present this week's episode of TAKE A BOW. Joshua …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54PM

AN AMERICAN WRITER FOR AN AGE OF DIVISION by Robert Shuman

(Alexandra Schwartz’s article appeared in The New Yorker, 9/14.  Photograph by Cole Barash for The New Yorker.)  Ayad Akhtar’s autofictional novel cunningly entwines outrage and ambiva…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:45PM

A Billion Billy the Kids by Trav S.D.

Today in 1859, according to some, the natal of Henry McCarty a.k.a. William Bonney a.k.a. Billy the Kid. Long storied as a ruthless killer, I have always found his tale somewhat sad. He fell…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:36PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Jasmine Cephas-Jones Wins Creative Arts Emmy for #FREERAYSHAWN on Quibi

This evening, Hamilton-alum Jasmine Cephas-Jones took home her first Emmy for Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series for her role on the Quibi series, #FreeRayshawn.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:54PM

Tom Andersen- Song On The Sand (from the musical La Cage aux Folles) by Tom Andersen

This Jerry Herman song has long been a favorite of mine ever since I saw the musical "La Cage aux Folles" when it toured in San Francisco back "in the day". I had some time on my hands (wond…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:45PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming a Performance and Conversation: The Hardest Word (Hungary)

By . Independent Theater Hungary presents a performance and conversation around The Hardest Word as part of the Roma Theatre Retrospective 2020 livestreaming on the global, commons-based, pe…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:22PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Cast announced for SUDDENLY, a new Australian musical film by Peter J Snee

New Australian production company DHB Theatrical, today announced the complete cast of their inaugural original work, SUDDENLY: A Short New Musical.

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 07:59PM

Livestreaming a Performance and Conversation: You Didn’t See Anything! (Hungary)

By . Independent Theater Hungary presents a performance and conversation around You Didn’t See Anything!

SOURCE: HowlRound at 07:53PM

Arena Stage docudrama makes case for making DC ‘The 51st State’ by David Siegel

In our current political and cultural stressful times, how can theater make a difference, not just to those who are in-person patrons but to a wider community in the DMV and into American hi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:43PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Happy Hour on the Fringe: Geoff Sobelle, Trey Lyford, and Steve Cuiffo; Elephant Room: Dust from the Stars by Henry McDevitt

Artistic Producers Katy Dammers and Zach Blackwood sit down with the team behind the Elephant Room 2, a sequel to FringeArts’ previous presentation of Geoff Sobelle, Trey Lyford, and Steve…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 06:49PM

BWW Album Review: Nick Cordero Proves He Is 'One Of The Great Ones' with LIVE YOUR LIFE - LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW

The fact that Nick Cordero isna??t here to celebrate NICK CORDERO: LIVE YOUR LIFE - LIVE AT FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW is an injustice. The record is absolutely breathtaking. Corderoa??s sincerity…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

David Korins-Designed ELF ON THE SHELF Drive Thru Experience Launches This November in Los Angeles

Global holiday phenomenon The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition will transform Los Angeles County into a magical wonderland this holiday season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Composer Will Van Dyke of Broadway Buskers by Broadway.com

Broadway composer Will Van Dyke chats with Beth Stevens about his upcoming concert with Broadway Buskers.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:18PM

Livestreaming the Panel: Green New Theater Part 4: Publicly Transparent Budgeting (ASL-interpreted)

By . Groundwater Arts presented Green New Theater Part 4: Publicly Transparent Budgeting (ASL-interpreted) livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at h…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 06:07PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Gifts’ focuses on the power of story during dark moments by Aaron Krause

By AARON KRAUSE What are some “gifts” that you’ve brought to dark, anxiety-inducing times, places, or situations? Perhaps you smiled brightly while visiting a lonely, scared person for…

SOURCE: TheatreCriticsm.com at 05:48PM

Pig Iron’s Zero Cost House, live from your house by Cayla Rex

Since 1995, Pig Iron Theatre Company has done more than push the mold of performing arts – they’ve reinvented the mold and made it their own. Now in their 25th year of experimenting, the…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 05:42PM

Goodman’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ one of many holiday shows to be streamed, not live this season by Chris Jones

Already Chicago theaters are planning virtual holiday productions in place of their usual cash cows like "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life."

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 05:32PM

REVIEW: Karen Olivo, Seth Rudetsky Concert Series ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Broadway's Karen Olivo in the latest online concert presented as part of the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series. This post REVIEW: Karen Olivo, Seth Rudetsky C…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:16PM

What the Constitution Means to Me to Premiere on Amazon Prime Video by Broadway Direct

A filmed version of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning play What the Constitution Means to Me, created by and starring Heidi Schreck, will premiere on October 16, 2020, exclusively on…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 05:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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MJ the Musical on Broadway, Alliance Theatre, Baltimore Center Stage, More Host Video Auditions by Playbill Staff

Find your next job with self-tape audition opportunities for shows across the country.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:45PM

In the News: Keen Company Announces 2020–2021 Season, Anna Karenina to Stream Online, More by Andrew Gans

Plus, watch Broadway alum Brad Gibson's powerful new music video, "Fool."

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:36PM

Playwright Steve Carter Dies at 90 by Ryan McPhee

The writer premiered several of his works at the New York City-based Negro Ensemble Company and Chicago’s Victory Gardens Theater.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

Actors' Equity Association Partners with Hundreds of Employers to Demand Emergency Supplemental Arts Funding

Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has partnered with hundreds of producers across the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Playwright Steve Carter Passes Away at 90

The New York Times has reported that Steve Carter, the renowned playwright who emerged from the Black Arts movement and the Negro Ensemble Company, writing about the Black and Caribbean-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:24PM

Bill Camp to Play Trump and Joe Morton to Play Comey in New Anne Washburn Drama Shipwreck

The play will be released as a podcast by the Public Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:18PM

Odds & Ends: Lin-Manuel Miranda Among Presenters for 2020 Emmy Awards & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Starry Emmy Presenter Lineup Though the 2020 Emmy winners may not be heading up to the podium due …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive: Home Edition with Broadway Composer Will Van Dyke of BROADWAY BUSKERS by Broadway.com

Broadway composer Will Van Dyke chats with Beth Stevens about his upcoming concert with BROADWAY BUSKERS.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM

Feel Alive & Watch Tony Nominee Constantine Maroulis' New Music Video by Broadway.com

It's always a good day when a stage favorite releases new music. Tony nominee Constantine Maroulis, who made his mark appearing on the fourth season of American Idol, dropped a music video f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:02PM

Amazon Picks Up “What the Constitution Means To Me”, Edits Out That Pesky “Abuse of Power” Business by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - Streaming giant Amazon Prime has official picked up a filmed production of Heidi Schreck’s ac...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 04:02PM

The Public Theater Will Present Saheem Ali-Directed Shipwreck; More Fall Digital Programming Announced by Dan Meyer

Raúl Esparza, Joe Morton, and more will star in the radio play by Anne Washburn.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Steve Carter, Playwright in a Black Theater World, Dies at 90 by Nathaniel G. Nesmith

He emerged from the Black Arts movement and the famed Negro Ensemble Company, writing dramas and satires about the Black and Caribbean-American experiences.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:32PM

Naked Boys Singing launches Eagle Garden Theatre Late Season by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Garden Theatre at The Eagle Kennington launches the Eagle Late season with the hit revue Naked Boys Singing. This post Naked Boys Singing launches Eagle Garden Theatre La…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:21PM

BROADWAY FOR BIDEN's Next Town Hall Covering Healthcare to Feature Vasthy E. Mompoint, Dimitri Moise and Doug Carfrae

Broadway for Biden's second Town Hall event will stream online this Saturday, September 19 at 2:00pm EST and feature Vasthy E. Mompoint (The Prom), Dimitri Moise (Beautiful, The Book of Morm…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

The Public Theater Announces Free Fall Programming Featuring Audio Play SHIPWRECK Starring Raúl Esparza & More

Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up today for The Public's free digital fall season. The Public will present new dig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

VIDEO: See Donna McKechnie & More in the Music Video for 'Love Don't Answer to No One' From VICTORY TRAIN

Amas Musical Theatre and La Vie Productions (R. Erin Craig, Producer) announced today the release of a Zoom-inspired music video of a?oeLove Dona??t Answer to No Onea?? from the musical …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Jeff Daniels, Julianne Moore & More Will Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week

Find out what's happening on Jeff Daniels, Julianne Moore & More Will Guest on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Next Week and if it's a new episode, airing on ABC on Monday, September 21, 2020!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

Phylicia Rashad, SONGS OF PROTEST, Simone Dinnerstein & Robin Quivers Set for ArtsRock 2020 Virtual Season

Emmy-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad, from stage and television's 'The Cosby Show' and 'This Is Us,' will on kick off the 2020 ArtsRock Season 'In Conversation' with ArtsRock Executive Dir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:18PM

7 Things to Do This Weekend

Our critics and writers have selected noteworthy cultural events to experience virtually.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 03:18PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (92) by Robert Shuman

I am interested in the truth that is within myself, the truth of my relation to this or that event on the stage, to the properties, the scenery, the other actors who play parts in the drama …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 02:44PM

Tony Tanner, Tony-Nominated Director and Choreographer, Dies at 88 by Andrew Gans

Born in England, Mr. Tanner made his Broadway acting debut in Half a Sixpence.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:38PM

Heidi Schreck's What the Constitution Means to Me Coming to Amazon Prime

The stage play was filmed by director Marielle Heller.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:36PM

Amazon to Premiere ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ by American Theatre Editors

A filmed performance Heidi Schreck's Broadway play will premiere on Amazon Prime on Oct. 16.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 02:18PM

9 Judy Kuhn Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!

Judy Kuhn is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

WATCH: Karen Olivo Sings 'It Won't Be Long Now' from IN THE HEIGHTS - Concert Now Available On Demand!

Karen Olivo's concert with Seth Rudetsky is now available On Demand on BroadwayWorld Events until September 25!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Filmed Version of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Will Arrive on Amazon Prime Video This Fall

A filmed version of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning play What the Constitution Means to Me, created by and starring Heidi Schreck, will premiere Oct. 16, 2020, exclusively on Amazon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Nikki M. James, George Salazar, Benny Elledge, Kate Wetherhead and More Join Urban Stages' THE SILVERFISH

Urban Stages has announced THE SILVERFISH, a virtual reading, and performance. This will be part of Urban Stages' September Play Fest & Fundraiser to raise funds and continue the theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

DCTS Performance Guide for the 2020/2021 theatre season by Lorraine Treanor

While planning theatre in the time of Covid requires faith and flexibility on everyone’s part, we thought it valuable to show you the shows our companies hope to present. Some are virtual.…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:06PM

How Indian Ink connected Tom Stoppard and Joy Zinoman to their lives in Asia by Blair A. Ruble

Perhaps a bit long and convoluted – with a plot that switches back and forth between the 1930s and 1980s – Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink collected generally favorable reviews in early stag…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:06PM

Is there a 2020-2021 theatre season? Comments on what we know so far. by Lorraine Treanor

Any planning for live theatre, in this time of pandemic, calls for faith and flexibility. And a search for answers to the unknowable. What will audiences want to see? When can rehearsals sta…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 02:06PM

Heidi Schreck’s ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ Film Adaptation Gets Amazon Prime Video Debut As Playwright Signs Exclusive Deal by Greg Evans

A filmed version of Heidi Schreck’s acclaimed, Tony-nominated Broadway play What the Constitution Means to Me will premiere Oct. 16 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, the streamer said tod…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:00PM

‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ film sets premiere date on Amazon by Caitlin Huston

The filmed version of “What the Constitution Means to Me” will premiere Oct. 16 on Amazon Prime.  Directed by Marielle Heller (“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” “Can You Ever…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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What the Constitution Means to Me, Starring Heidi Schreck, Heading to Amazon by Ryan McPhee

The filmed capture of the Pulitzer finalist and Tony-nominated play will premiere in October, marking a new overall deal between Schreck and Amazon Studios.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:59PM

Donations From Project Sing Out! Lead to $30,000 in Grants to School Theatre Programs in Need by Logan Culwell-Block

The streamed concert event from executive producer and Once On This Island Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore took place in July.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:56PM

‘Hidden or Niche’ Productions Shine at Venice Theater Biennale by Laura Cappelle

This year’s edition of the festival, held under social distancing measures, is devoted to works made on a limited budget by under-the-radar Italian theater-makers.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

Lovely Rita (Rudner) by Trav S.D.

Back in the day (2002-2004) I was quite a devotee of Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn believe it or not. I liked the informal rough and tumble format of the show and frank hashing out of the day…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 01:54PM

Theatre Review: ‘Will on the Hill…Or Won’t They?’ by the Shakespeare Theatre Company by Jeannette Mulherin

In yet another example of the power of the arts to transcend divisions, “Will on the Hill…Or Won’t They?” features a light-hearted storyline with cameo appearances from policymakers …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:53PM

For one singular celebration, Helen Hayes Awards glam goes multiplatform by News Desk

Culminating the 2020 Helen Hayes Awards recognizing outstanding work on Washington-area stages in 2019, the theater community will gather for one singular celebration in three successive dig…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:16PM

Art + Theater: “Strange Time,” pajama party by ArtsATL Staff

Strange Time, a small print exhibition of work by more than 40... The post Art + Theater: “Strange Time,” pajama party appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 01:12PM

7 Sensationally Dreamy Dance & Musical Theatre Moments Starring Melanie Moore

One of the fiercest Broadway dancers that has landed on Broadway, Melanie Moore, is celebrating a birthday on this September 17th! We're looking back at seven Melanie Moore videos that best …

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:06PM

Keen Company Announces 21st Season HEAR/NOW, Featuring Five World Premieres and More

Today Keen Company Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced his plans for the upcoming season, their 21st.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:06PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Merit Can Be More Easily Inherited Than Earned by Joe Patti

There was an article on San Francisco Classical Voice website on September 1 about racism in classical music titled “The Last Water Fountain: The Struggle Against Systemic Racism in Classi…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 12:54PM

Go Behind the Scenes of the Brave Hearts for Broadway Concert Let Us Entertain You by Dan Meyer

Michael E. Merritt and more spoke to CBS-2 NY ahead of the September 23 event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

Recipients of the 2020 Doris Duke Artist Awards by Deb Miller

In a virtual press event held on Thursday, September 17, at 11 am ET, the recipients of the 2020 Doris Duke Artist Awards were revealed in the fields of contemporary dance, jazz, and theater…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:16PM

Tony Tanner Dies: Broadway Director Of ‘Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Was 88 by Greg Evans

Tony Tanner, the Tony Award-nominated director and choreographer of Broadway’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1982, died Sept. 8 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88. His…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:16PM

Check Out Photos of Blackeyed Theatre’s Production of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Marc J. Franklin

The U.K. production, which will be performed to a socially-distanced audience and livestreamed, will play the South Hill Park Arts Centre September 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:12PM

Broadway On Demand to Stream ANNA KARENINA From the Moscow Operetta Theatre

Broadway On Demand will stream Anna Karenina based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy, captured on film in front of a live audience from the Moscow Operetta Theatre, this Saturday, September 19 at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Kate Baldwin, Judy Kuhn, Andrew Lippa and More to Take Part in Abingdon Theatre Company's '#I Will' Campaign

Abingdon Theatre Company today announced the #I Will campaign, a series of videos and social media posts bringing their patrons, colleagues, friends and family together in hope for the futu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, Dacre Montgomery Join Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS

Variety reports that Richard Roxburgh, Helen Thomson, David Wenham, and Dacre Montgomery have joined the cast of Baz Lurhmann's 'Elvis,' a musical drama about the King of Rock and Roll.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Roundabout Theatre Company Announces Roundabout TheatreLab Featuring Adam Gwon, Joshua Harmon & More

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the Roundabout TheatreLab, a program of interactive workshops designed to connect audiences interested in exploring the crafts of theatrical writin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Governor Cuomo Says 'We Are Not Yet at a Point' Where Movie Theaters, Concert Venues and More Can Reopen

In a press conference yesterday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo discussed the reopening of businesses in New York, including movie theaters and concert venues, stating that New York has not…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

BingeWatch — Enlightened reminds us of the horrors of office life

Led by a dexterous Laura Dern, the show brilliantly explores hierarchies, friendship and power-play in the workplace

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00PM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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ArtsEmerson Announces Leadership Transition by American Theatre Editors

David Dower will leave his leadership role at the Office of the Arts, ArtsEmerson, and HowlRound at the end of this year.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:59AM

Round House Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The virtual lineup will feature world premieres from Adrienne Kennedy and Lauren Gunderson.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:57AM

Everyman Theatre Announces 2020-21 Season by American Theatre Editors

The company's 30th anniversary season will feature a mix of digital and in-person offerings.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:55AM

Roundabout Theatre Company Will Offer TheatreLab Interactive Workshops by Andrew Gans

Instructors include Whitney White, Margot Bordelon, Adam Gwon, Jillian Walker, and Joshua Harmon.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:50AM

The Story Behind “LILIAN”: Interview with Kasia Głowicka by John O'Regan

LILIAN, the debut radio play from award-winning composer Kasia Głowicka, will premiere Friday, September 18 as part of the Warszawska Jesień (Warsaw Autumn) cultural festival. Based on a t…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 11:45AM

NEWS: The Educating Rita 2020 tour returns by Press Releases

Following the success of the run in August at the Minack Open Air Theatre in Cornwall, Olivier and Tony Award-winning producer David Pugh has announced that the acclaimed 40th anniversary pr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:40AM

Watch Ben Platt Look Back on His Gorgeous Duet with Kelly Clarkson by Broadway.com

Ben Platt returned to The Kelly Clarkson to chat with the chart topper about their gorgeous duet of Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love" and his affinity for the song. The Tony winner also c…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Moulin Rouge! Film Star Richard Roxburgh & More Join Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis by Lindsey Sullivan

Moulin Rouge! mastermind Baz Luhrmann's Elvis musical biopic has added more stars. Variety reports that Broadway alum Richard Roxburgh (who portrayed The Duke in the Moulin Rouge! film),…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:36AM

Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman to Present Online Excerpts From New Musical Iceboy!

The musical is written by the co-creators of Urinetown and Spelling Bee.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32AM

What's Streaming? Tune In and Bid at the Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction

Plus, don't miss a reading of FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, starring Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Sean Penn, and many more, streaming Thursday, September 17.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32AM

Here's What's Coming to Disney Plus This Fall and Winter

The new shows will look at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Pixar Animation Studios, and the School of American Ballet.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:32AM

Review: We Sing/I Sang, The Cockpit by George Collins

Review: We Sing/I Sang, The Cockpit2.0Overall ScoreI have never been to a show where a google form is integral to the performance; however, We Sing I Sang opens such gateways. As I sit in th…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:24AM

Goodspeed’s annual writers gathering drops ‘colony’ from name by Christopher Arnott

Goodspeed Musicals has renamed its annual gathering of musical theater creators. It is now the Johnny Mercer Foundation Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:09AM

Standing @ Zero: Mrs. Doubtfire's Casey Garvin by JK

We have been fans of this month's Standing @ Zero hero since his days in the off-Broadway revival of Bare. Since then, his career has really taken off, with regional theater credits includi…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:03AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch the Best of Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) celebrating 200 Episodes - Part 3!  The celebration continues with some special guest stars joining Seth and James tonight.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

VIDEO: See Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Trailer for SONG EXPLODER on Netflix

Song Exploder, based on the hit podcast, spotlights some of the world's greatest musicians as they reveal how they brought one of their songs to life.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

VIDEO: Watch NEXT ON STAGE: DANCE EDITION High School Top 8

This week the judges will review the top 8 performers and provide feedback for them to use in their next performances which will be voted on by the public next week.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

George Salazar, Nikki M. James & More Will Lead Urban Stages' THE SILVERFISH Reading

Throughout the month of September, Urban Stages' Play Fest & Fundraiser will bring virtual staged readings directly to you as well as post-show interviews conducted by Craig Horsley and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:54AM

VIDEO: Ben Platt & Kelly Clarkson React to Their Cover of 'Make You Feel My Love'

Ben Platt looks back at his iconic performance of 'Make You Feel My Love' on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and dishes on which of his legendary co-stars on 'The Politician' makes him the most st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:51AM

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Music Makers in Trailer for Song Exploder by Dan Meyer

The Netflix docuseries, based on the podcast, debuts October 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:49AM

Review: Stories I May Not Tell from Best Medicine Rep by Debbie Minter Jackson

John Morogiello yearns, lives and breathes theater.   Stories I May Not Tell is a sneak peek in the mind of a playwright so stuffed with story ideas that characters and scenes cascade out …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:48AM

Award-winning Philly playwright Josh Wilder is now finding brotherly love in L.A. by Fountaintheatre

by France-Luce Benson Josh Wilder might be the most down to earth wunderkind I’ve ever met. Barely in his 30s, he is the winner of numerous awards including the Jerome Many Voices Fellowsh…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 10:43AM

U.K. Tour of Educating Rita to Resume in October by Andrew Gans

Jessica Johnson and Stephen Tompkinson star.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:32AM

Raúl Esparza and More Join Berkeley Rep's Virtual Programming Lineup by Dan Meyer

The four-time Tony nominee will star in a new work inspired by Virginia Woolf’s The Waves.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Live Recording of Nick Cordero Solo Show Released September 17 by Logan Culwell-Block

Proceeds from the album will benefit the late actor's wife and child.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

‘I’m looking forward to welcoming people back’: David Brady describes how it feels to be reopening the Lion & Unicorn Theatre by Louise Penn

Welcome back to Fringe Focus, our series putting a spotlight on smaller theatres. Today’s guest is the artistic director of the Lion & Unicorn Theatre, David Brady. As well as running …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Shoshana Bean Sparkles on "Superstar" Ahead of She Is Risen: Volume 2

New music alert! She Is Risen: Volume Two, the second volume in the all-female Jesus Christ Superstar recordings comes out tomorrow featuring Cynthia Erivo, Morgan James and today's Hot Clip…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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London's National Theatre to Present Dick Whittington Panto on Its Newly Configured Olivier Stage by Ryan McPhee

The in-the-round production will follow the Giles Terera-led Death of England: Delroy, marking the National's first in-person offering since March.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, September 17, 2020 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:54AM

Broadway Catch Up: September 17 - Lena Hall, Anthony Ramos, Neil Patrick Harris, and More!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's highlights from some of your …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

VIDEO: Judy Kuhn Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch at 12pm!

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Tune in right here today, September 17 (12pm ET), as he chats with the great J…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

David Byrne's 'Reasons to be Cheerful' Announces 'We Are Not Divided', A Multimedia Editorial Project

Today Reasons to be Cheerful, the solutions-based online magazine founded by David Byrne, has announced We Are Not Divided, a six-week collaborative journalistic exploration of our capaci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Neil Patrick Harris Reveals He and His Family Contracted COVID-19 Earlier This Year

In an interview on The Today Show recently, Neil Patrick Harris revealed that he and his family contracted COVID-19 earlier this year.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Elton John Will Release 60 New Tracks on 'Jewel Box'

Variety reports that Elton John's 'Elton: Jewel Box' album will contain 148 songs, including 60 previously unreleased ones.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, September 17- with Judy Kuhn, Next On Stage Top 8 and More!

Today (September 17) in live streaming: Judy Kuhn visits Backstage Live, Next on Stage: Dance Edition continues, and so much more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

VIDEO: Cynthia Nixon Compares 2020 to the AIDS Crisis on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS

Cynthia Nixon shares how the events of this year compare to the AIDS crisis, discusses how the political climate in New York has changed since she ran for governor and expands on her New Yor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

WATCH: Ten Minute Tidbits with Spencer Glass and Guest Courtney Reed!

It's the Day of the Show Y'All host Spencer Glass is taking over our Instagram Live with his new show, Ten Minute Tidbits!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM

Westminster launches festival of outdoor arts by Jess Young

The vibrant arts and culture scene in the West End will be brought back to life in a unique partnership between Westminster City Council and the area’s world-famous cultural institutions.�…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:45AM

Alliance of Resident Theatres Announces Relief Fund for NYC Small Theatres

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its impact on New York City-based small theatres, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York created the A.R.T./New York Relief Fund for N…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:37AM

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Present 3rd 'Best Of' Stars in the House Special September 17 by Andrew Gans

The daily live stream series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

How to Build an Interactive Virtual Theatre Experience in the Era of COVID by Dan Meyer

From story and character development to digital technology, Seize the Show is leading the charge for stay-at-home entertainment.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:20AM

Irondale and NYPD Use Theater To Build Empathy and Community by Matthew Wexler

Irondale reunites past participants of 'To Protect, Serve, and Understand,' a 10-week theater workshop that fosters communicaiton betwen police and the community. The post Irondale and NYPD …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:18AM

Justina Machado and Gabrielle Ruiz Join ¡VIVA Broadway! Lineup by Ruthie Fierberg

The The Heights and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend alums, respectively, join the star-studded October 1 concert event. Here’s how to watch.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:05AM

Nikki M. James and George Salazar Will Star in Virtual Presentation of Megan Loughran's The Silverfish by Andrew Gans

Jennifer Werner will direct the reading for Urban Stages’ September Play Fest & Fundraiser.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:00AM

The Mousetrap announces two casts for West End re-opening

The socially-distanced, grand re-opening of The Mousetrap will feature two rotating casts, it has been announced. Agatha Christie's whodunnit murder mystery will recommence performances at S…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 09:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway Book Writer Bob Martin Signs With Verve

Bob Martin, book writer for Broadway musicals such as The Prom and The Drowsy Chaperone, has signed with Verve.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:42AM

These 7 Creative Celebrities Debuted Their Side Hustles During The Pandemic by Jeryl Brunner

Celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys are flexing their entrepreneur muscles.

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:41AM

Challenged to examine their White bias, some theater companies are taking on diversity — from the top by Peter Marks

A spate of recent hires suggests that an industry roiled by Black Lives Matter may at last be responding.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 08:02AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, September 17, 2020 by Ashley Steves

Vineyard Announces 2020–2021 Plans, Kenny Ortega Wants To Bring “Hocus Pocus” To Broadway “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre hea…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

National Theatre reopens to stage panto for second time in its history by Chris Wiegand

Dick Whittington presented in new in-the-round season that includes sequel to hit football play Death of England The National Theatre in London is to reopen next month with a season that inc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:54AM

NEWS: ‘Covid edit’ of new play Lovesick opens at the White Bear Theatre by Press Releases

There was disappointment for writer and actress Georgina Barley in April this year when the planned run of her debut play Lovesick at London’s White Bear Theatre was cancelled due to the C…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Nitin Sawhney on giving immigrants a positive musical voice

The composer, once banned from his school music room for playing an Indian raag, talks about his multicultural new album

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:00AM

Almanac: Charles Wilson on courage by Terry Teachout

“Courage is a moral quality; it is not a chance gift of nature like an aptitude for games. It is a cold choice between two alternatives, the fixed resolve not to quit; an act of renunciati…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: The Olivier Theatre is remodelled for in-the-round socially distanced live performances from October 2020 by Press Releases

The Olivier Theatre is to be significantly remodelled in order to stage a season of performances in-the-round, which will achieve an audience capacity of almost 500 while maintaining socia…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:53AM

Corey Cott and Aaron Lazar Talk FILTHY RICH and More on Backstage LIVE With Richard Ridge

Nothing can stop BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge from bringing you interviews with your favorite Broadway stars! Yesterday, September 16, he chatted with the stars of FOX's Filthy Rich, Core…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:48AM

With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot by Jeff Lunden

The magazine given out at theaters isn't just a program, it's a cherished souvenir. The publication has doubled down on its digital offerings, and to almost everyone's surprise, it's doing q…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:06AM

‘Some things haven’t changed at all’: ROSE – Hope Mill Theatre (Online review) ★★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

With a thought-provoking script at its heart and a flawless performance from Maureen Lipman, Rose is an important and powerful production which proves essential viewing.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

First came the pandemic, then the Black Lives Matter uprising: Toronto’s theatre industry has to find a way to address both by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

What will the future hold for theatre in Toronto? It has to extend beyond how to stage live productions again during COVID-19 to the very structure of organizations, to who’s making theatr…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM

Stewart/Whitley casting office makes public commitments to racial equity by Caitlin Huston

Amid a broader industry reckoning, the Stewart/Whitley casting office has publicly pledged to bring greater racial equity to their staff and working environment. The casting office has commi…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Lisa Byrne by Arts Review

Who is Lisa Byrne? Director, McClelland Sculpture Park+Gallery, Langwarrin – 45 minutes from City via Monash Hwy or M1. What would you do differently from what you do now? I am very fortun…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:57AM

National Theatre announces plans for reopening, including a pantomime by Jess Young

The National Theatre have announced they will be reopening to audiences on the 21 October, with Death Of England: Delroy and for one year only, a pantomime will be taking the stage, oh yes i…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 05:56AM

Enter stadium right: Squad Goals, the play staged at a football ground by Ella Braidwood

When Covid put Michelle Payne’s drama about women footballers on hold, she turned it into an outdoor immersive drama and local club Dagenham & Redbridge pitched in At Dagenham & Re…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM

Wake Up With BWW 9/17: NEXT ON STAGE Season Two, and More!

Today's top stories: BroadwayWorld launches Next On Stage season 2, Kenny Ortega wants to bring Hocus Pocus to Broadway, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:24AM

Joel Tonks: Forged by fire, shaped by time by Arts Review

Inspired by recent art-making expeditions to landmark mountains and along local river systems to document the biological and geological taxonomy of the Central West, Bathurst Regional Art Ga…

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

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oliver Towse by Sarah Day

By Sarah Day This Thursday we spoke to Oliver Towse, star of the immersive production of The Great Gatsby. This post THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oliver Towse first appeared on British Theatre. Hurra…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:16AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Melbourne Youth Orchestras launches MYO UNLIMITED by Arts Review

In the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic and in a year characterised by social distancing and economic upheaval, Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) is playing on. In an unparalleled online …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:48AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Australasian Dance Collective back on stage with Arc by Arts Review

After 307 days, the Australasian Dance Collective are back on stage, performing live with the World Premiere of Arc at River Quay Green, South Bank on 18 & 19 September as part of the 20…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:21AM

Theater Preview: IRISH REP ONLINE (Fall Season 2020) by Tony Frankel

IRISH REP ANNOUNCES NEW FALL SEASON When it comes to online theater, which basically began with the COVID-19 shutdown, no other company in the States has offered more compelling evidence for…

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 03:03AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Move, Make, Create these September school holidays with Arts Centre Melbourne by Arts Review

Spring has sprung making it the perfect time for young ones to move, make and create with Arts Centre Melbourne’s Families Program via the Together With You digital platform. In the spirit…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:29AM

Erasing the Middle East by Ali-Reza Mirsajadi

By Ali-Reza Mirsajadi. Ali-Reza Mirsajadi talks about struggles for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) artists in the American theatre community and details some of the changes that are…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:00AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Guide to the Classics: The Secret Garden and the healing power of nature by Arts Review

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden has been described as “the most significant children’s book of the 20th century.” First published in 1911, after being serialised in The A…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:48AM

PIPPIN: Inside The Auditions by David Hooley

Covid 19 has shut down the theatre… all theatre… there’s none left, it’s all gone… done… finished… Or is it?

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 01:24AM

VIDEO: On This Day, September 17- Happy Birthday, Constantine Maroulis!

Constantine Maroulis made his Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated production of The Wedding Singer. He received a Tony nomination for his work leading the metal musical, Rock of Ages. He mo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:02AM
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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How Broadway Connects the Arts and Activism by Ayanna Prescod For Broadway Direct

From the gravity of economic injustices to the anguish of race relations, Broadway has sought to provoke important conversations. Playwrights aware of pressing current events and major socie…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:28AM

Meyne Wyatt awarded 2020 Archibald Packing Room Prize for self-portrait by Arts Review

Art Gallery of New South Wales head packer Brett Cuthbertson and his packing room team have awarded the 2020 Archibald Packing Room Prize to first-time Archibald Prize entrant, Wongutha-Yama…

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

Broadway Songs from Jukebox Musicals by Broadway Direct

A jukebox musical is a musical in which a majority of the songs used in the show come from another source, usually well-known pop music songs. These shows breathe new life into these songs, …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:01AM

André Holland and Kara Young Lead Online Reading of Eisa Davis' Pulitzer Finalist Bulrusher September 17 by Ryan McPhee

The streaming event is the third title in Paula Vogel's "Bard at the Gate" series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Sotheby’s courts tastemakers with luxury shop in London

Plus, Lisson Gallery tests Mayfair; Peter Doig at Christie’s; new fair for digital art; Covid-friendly gallery weekend in Berlin

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 12:00AM

Stage Door Virtually! Meet Hamilton Alums September 17 by Dan Meyer

Playbill Social Selects teams up with Broadway Roulette's Elizabeth Durand Streisand for a virtual hangout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

The Next Bonnie and Clyde? This Couple Just Watched a Bootleg by Broadway Beat

by Sydney Olson. @sydneycurls MILWAUKEE, WI - Local couple Jane Turner and Kenneth Allen shocked their families and friends this week wh...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

Celebrate Tony Nominee Nick Cordero on the Stage by Marc J. Franklin

The beloved actor was born September 17, 1987.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

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