Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Steven Brault, Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Shares His Love of Broadway and Baseball

Brault released his debut album, A Pitch at Broadway, in 2019.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:48PM

Insurers Snub Broadway Shows To Create Uneven Playing Field by Marc Hershberg

As insurance companies denied insurance claims for Broadway shows like "Tina" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," certain shows will be put at a competitive disadvantage when Broadway r…

SOURCE: Forbes at 11:31PM

Playwright Dave Osmundsen Flips a “Light Switch,” Illuminating a Queer Autistic Experience by Kenneth Jones

A few years ago when a play of mine was being produced by Florida Studio Theatre, a twentysomething intern named Dave Osmundsen picked me up at the airport and we got to chatting about plays…

SOURCE: bykennethjones.com at 11:27PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Nomadland by Trav S.D.

For some of us, the words “Frances McDormand, Senior Citizen” sound like the clanging of a tomb door above our heads, but there it is. It was McDormand who saw a role for herself in a fi…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:54PM

Grave New World: the current affairs spoof unmasking our new normal by Brian Logan

Anxiety, absurdity and little else pervade the post-pandemic world of Stuart Laws’ mockumentary – so what’s it trying to say about life after Covid? Twelve months into the Covid pandem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:48PM

An inspiring and unique event for dance teachers: Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo

This July 23-26, live at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood, Dance Teacher Web will host its Dance Teacher Web Conference and Expo. The Conference will include 140 unique movement classes and bu…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 08:08PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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KURT WEILL’S PATH FROM EUROPE TO BROADWAY WAS A STRAIGHT LINE by Robert Shuman

(Joshua Barone’s article appeared in The New York Times, 3/15; via Pam Green; Photo: When the composer Kurt Weill was a teenager in Germany, as seen here in 1919, he was already showing si…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 07:43PM

How does Twyla Tharp, nearly 80, keep working? According to her, it’s simple. by Polkd

Excerpted from Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life by Twyla Tharp Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called “The Creative Habit,” sharing the…

SOURCE: PBS at 07:43PM

Is Livestreamed Stand-Up Here to Stay? by Jason Zinoman

Two online business models see a future post-pandemic, but success might depend on cooperating with actual clubs.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:43PM

Thinking Shakespeare Live: Infinite Book: Episode 3 by The Old Globe

Did you know there are actually three Hamlets? Join us for episode 3 of Thinking Shakespeare Live: Infinite Book as we learn how multiple versions of the same plays came to be, and how artis…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:42PM

Godzilla vs. Kong (dir. Adam Wingard): Film review by Dan Scully

This clash of the titans is absolutely wonderful to behold The post Godzilla vs. Kong (dir. Adam Wingard): Film review appeared first on phindie.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 07:01PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Ballet Theatre of Maryland Builds ‘Momentum’ Through Streamed and In-Person Performances by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

April 17, 30, and May 1, 2021, BTM celebrates a season of innovation and hope through audience-favorite repertory, four new works, and a North American premiere. Demonstrating what a nimble …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:40PM

USITT Community Conversations | No More 10-out-of-12s – Safety Discussion by Michael Eddy

Here is the video of the most recent USITT Community Conversation: No More 10-out-of-12s – Safety Discussion that aired on Wednesday March 31, 2021. This discussion focused on the Health &…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 06:24PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The Road Less Chosen and the Pathway Unknown by American Theatre Editors

How our theatre got through a trying and bewildering year, and is poised to move forward this year and beyond.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:55PM

Vectorworks, Inc. Unveils Partner Network to Support Growing Workflow Needs for Designers by Michael Eddy

Vectorworks, Inc. announces its Vectorworks Partner Network, offering an engaged and diverse group of technology organizations in the entertainment design, architecture, interior architectur…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:44PM

Pat Collins, Tony Award-Winning Lighting Designer, Dies at 88

She sought to move audiences with her lighting in shows like “The Threepenny Opera,” “I’m Not Rappaport” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:42PM

Forrest Breese Joins Point Source Audio Sales Team by Michael Eddy

Point Source Audio has expanded its knowledgeable sales team with the addition of Forrest Breese as Account Manager for the Western U.S. Breese has been a familiar face around California’s…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:42PM

Aussie girl combats loneliness with musical theatre on Zoom by Sean McLoughlin

London, UK: Australian Kristie Winsen, now based in London, has been combatting loneliness during the pandemic – on Zoom. Kristie Winsen was stuck

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:37PM

City Theatrical: Multiverse® Wireless DMX in Two New ETC Products by Michael Eddy

After a decade of research, something brilliant launched on March 30, 2021: ETC’s Source Four LED Series 3 and Desire Fresnel light fixtures, which are already setting standards that a…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:24PM

Baltimore Center Stage Pauses Two Productions After Company Member Tests Positive for COVID-19

Baltimore Center Stage has just announced that it will temporarily delay its just-announced premiere production of A Play for the Living in a Time of Extinction as well as The Swindlers. An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:10PM

Arts Beat by Westfield Newsroom

By Mark G. Auerbach Tanglewood will welcome in-person audiences back for live performances this summer, July 9-Aug. 16, with six weeks of performances, alongside comprehensive public health…

SOURCE: thewestfieldnews.com at 05:09PM

S*P*A*Minar Replay | Fix it With a Formula, A Dive into the Mystical World of Spreadsheets by Michael Eddy

The Society of Properties Artisan Managers (S*P*A*M) recently held another S*P*A*Minar on Sunday, March 21st. Here is a video replay of that S*P*A*Minar session – Fix it With a Formula, A …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:03PM

In the News: Billy Porter Delivers Logo's State of the Union, a Jagged Little Pill-Inspired Roundtable Series, More by Talaura Harms

Plus: Christopher Lloyd will headline King Lear for Shakespeare & Company this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:02PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Leslie Odom Jr., Catherine O'Hara & More Will Present at the ACE Eddies

Additionally, American Cinema Editors (ACE) announced that the ensemble cast of NBC's hit musical comedy 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist,' including Jane Levy, Mary Steenburgen, Skylar Ast…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

Old Globe Video Replay | Sound Designer Lindsay Jones on Designing Hamlet: On the Radio by Michael Eddy

Revenge thriller, ghost story, psychological drama, political epic, family saga. Packed with unforgettable characters, theatrical masterstrokes, and world-famous lines, Hamlet is one of the …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:51PM

Go Inside Rehearsal for The Lorax With the Old Vic: In Camera by Marc J. Franklin

The stage adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic is set to stream live beginning April 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

News: Three Howard University Theater Artists Investigate the Black Artist Experience in Web Series presented by Young Playwrights’ Theater by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

This spring, the latest installment of Young Playwrights’ Theater’s (YPT) social justice performance series will be a three-part web series exploring the complexities of race in theater …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:41PM

André De Shields Will Star in Stream of Aleshea Harris' Brother, Brother for New York Theatre Workshop by Andrew Gans

The virtual production is one of the Off-Broadway company's Artistic Instigator projects.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:41PM

Women in Theatrical Design Replay | Conversation with Scenic Designer, Mimi Lien by Michael Eddy

UMass Amherst Theater held a speaker series with Women in Theatrical Design, throughout March 2021, who share their thoughts on their work and how they experience their field as women. Here …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:21PM

sound by Peter Michael Marino

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:11PM

#ConcertsForKids: Ellie Desautels by Lincoln Center

In honor of International #TransDayOfVisibility, actor Ellie Desautels joins us for a very special #ConcertsForKids highlighting the importance of transgender and non-binary representation. …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:00PM

American Music Theatre Project turns 15 by Catey Sullivan

American Music Theatre Project unveils three student-created pieces in this year's online Capstone Festival. Since 2005, Northwestern University's American Music…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 04:00PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Wenger Corporation | Celebrating the Music Man, Harry Wenger on the Company’s 75th Anniversary by Michael Eddy

In 2021, the Wenger Corporation celebrates its 75th Anniversary! Harry Wenger, along with his wife Ruth, founded Wenger Corporation in 1946, a time when music programs were booming in school…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:57PM

The Pathbreaking Excellence of Douglas Turner Ward by American Theatre Editors

Colleagues recall the vision and tenacity of one of the American theatre's essential founders and leaders.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:49PM

Shereen Pimentel, Amber Iman, Troy Iwata, More Set for New York Theatre Barn’s April Virtual Programming by Dan Meyer

New Works Series continues with spotlight performances and artist interviews.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:38PM

Odds & Ends: Broadway Barks Announces Date & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Broadway Barks Across America to Take Place Digitally on May 23 For the second year in a row, Broadway Barks will happen on…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:36PM

Stream the stage with Step Afrika! in "STONO" | April 1-14 by Joycetheater

The first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! honors the spirit of resistance and activism of their enslaved ancestors in STONO. With the soundscape of …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:33PM

Altman Lighting: Nimbus Series | Halo and Sidekick Luminaires by Michael Eddy

Nimbus, the newest line of luminaires from Altman Lighting, is a personal virtual lighting studio featuring the Halo ring light and the Sidekick fill light. The Nimbus Halo includes dimming …

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:32PM

Stream the Stage with Trisha Brown Dance Company | Apr 29-May 12 by Joycetheater

Returning to The Joyce’s virtual stage in 2021, the Trisha Brown Dance Company presents a digital program featuring works from Brown’s initial explorations with movement invention. Featu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:23PM

Trisha Brown Dance Company | Streaming Apr 29-May 12 by Joycetheater

Returning to The Joyce’s virtual stage in 2021, the Trisha Brown Dance Company presents a digital program featuring works from Brown’s initial explorations with movement invention. Featu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:23PM

Everything That Went Wrong in the High School Production of Frankenstein, Starring Tina Fey as Van Helsing by Seth Rudetsky

This week, Seth chats with Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue, plus #AAPIBroadway comes together.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:11PM

Mikaal Sulaiman and D’Lo Receive The 2021 Dorothy and Richard Sherwood Award by Michael Eddy

Sherwood family expands their gift to ensure that both artists receive the full $10,000 award which supports innovative L.A. theatre artists Center Theatre Group’s Dorothy and Richard Sher…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:08PM

Actors’ Equity Association Will Hold Webinar on Vaccines and the Theatre Industry by Talaura Harms

The conversation with AEA President Kate Shindle and top epidemiologists is open to the public.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:05PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Matt Doyle Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Thursday at 2pm!

Tune in on Thursday, April 1 (2pm ET) as he chats with Matt Doyle, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, April 3 (3pm and 8pm).

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Student Blog: Level Forward's Producer Julia Dunetz on THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT Stage Adaptation

You may not know her yet, but you have certainly heard of some of the projects she has been involved in. As a Producer at Level Forward, Dunetz has worked in great shows such as Slave Play. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Jenn Colella, Telly Leung & Kate Rockwell Join Stage Door's Masterclass Lineup - Now On Sale!

Telly Leung, Jenn Colella, and Kate Rockwell are joining the BroadwayWorld Stage Door Masterclass lineup! Upcoming classes also include Dana Steingold, Kerry Butler, and Brittney Johnson.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

Producer Daryl Roth Shares Details About Opening BLINDNESS Off-Broadway in April

On April 2, the first night that indoor theater is permitted to open in New York City, the Daryl Roth's Off-Broadway production of Blindness will begin performances at the Daryl Roth Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:54PM

A Quick 5 with Louis E. Davis in ‘The Freewheelin’ Insurgents’ at Arena Stage by Susan Brall

As part of the “Arena Riffs” program that began March 17 with “My Joy is Heavy!” by the Bengsons, Arena Stage will be presenting “The Freewheelin’ Insurgents” starting March 31…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:19PM

BROADWAY BARKS 'ACROSS AMERICA' 2nd Virtual Installment Announced for May

BROADWAY BARKS will once again take their dog and cat adoption event ‘Across America’ for their second virtual installment and 23rd annual on Sunday, May 23rd at 7:00pm EDT. The strea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:14PM

Watch Now: Vitural Edition of Broadway Backwards for BC/EFA by Broadway Direct

Broadway Backwards takes a hopeful, musical look toward life post-pandemic in its first virtual edition. The stream premiered on Tuesday, March 30, and explores how the isolation of the COVI…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 02:02PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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An upcoming auction of ‘Stage & Screen’ memorabilia to benefit The Actors Fund by Deb Miller

In partnership with two-time Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski and Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers, The Actors Fund – providing human services for the performing arts and en…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:58PM

Shereen Pimentel, Amber Iman, Troy Iwata and More Join New York Theatre Barn's April 2021 Virtual Programming

New York Theatre Barn will continue to host free live streams of its New Works Series on select Wednesday evenings at 7PM ET. Each installment of the live 1-hour series includes excerpts fro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:43PM

2020 #IWriteMusicals Premiere | April 3 @ 2PM ET on iHeartRadio Pt. 1 Promo by American Theatre Wing

iHeartRadio Broadway is pleased to announce the creation of a special Saturday Matinee featuring the finalists for the 2020 Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge. The Musical Theatre Songwri…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:32PM

Bernadette Peters Will Host 2nd Virtual Edition of Broadway Barks by Andrew Gans

The 23rd installment of the annual pet adoption event, founded by Peters and the late Mary Tyler Moore, will stream in May.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:31PM

Jagged Little Pill-Inspired Series on the Importance of Socially Responsible Storytelling to Air in April by Caitlin Moynihan

Jagged Little Pill, the 15-time Tony-nominated musical inspired by Alanis Morissette's Grammy-winning 1995 album of the same name, is the inspiration for an upcoming TV series. Wake Up: Wh…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:24PM

Theater to Stream: ‘Broadway Backwards’ and Starry Readings by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Among the offerings are a well-matched double bill, Ute Lemper’s tribute to Marlene Dietrich and a virtual revival of Michel Legrand’s musical “Amour.”

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

Theater Quiz for March 2021: Awards, Anniversary by Jonathan Mandell

How well were you paying attention to the theater news and reviews in March? Answer these dozen questions — about the anniversary of the lockdown and awards and vaccines and in-person and…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:22PM

BWW Exclusive: Read Jennifer Ashley Tepper's THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4- Spotlight on The Golden Theatre

Earlier this month, Dress Circle Publishing released THE UNTOLD STORIES OF BROADWAY, VOLUME 4, the latest in a series by acclaimed historian and producer Jennifer Ashley Tepper. Can't wait …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:11PM

Vail Festival to Return This Summer With Live Performances by Roslyn Sulcas

Calvin Royal III, slated to be the 2020 artist in residence, will take up the mantle this year instead.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:00PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Women's History Month Quiz: Directors and Designers by Talaura Harms

Do you know these shows directed and designed by some of the history-making women of Broadway?

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:46PM

NO SUMMARY: Queering Our Middle Eastern Identities

By . Golden Thread Productions presents NO SUMMARY: Queering Our Middle Eastern Identities livestreaming on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on F…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:42PM

Stars in the House Welcomes The Amazing Race Contestants March 31 by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's daily series benefits The Actors Fund.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:17PM

Stage & Screen Auction, Benefiting Actors Fund, Will Feature Memorabilia From Christine Baranski, Hugh Jackman, Carol Burnett, More by Andrew Gans

The auction includes items from the worlds of theatre, film, TV, opera, and dance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:03PM

Our Top 5: Musical Dance Numbers by Official London Theatre

From Mary Poppins' beloved Step in Time, to Chicago's Cell Block Tango, Martha tells us her top five musical dance numbers, but who will take the top spot? Official London Theatre is the nu…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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LISTEN: Freestyle Love Supreme Talks FLS Academy, Recent Documentary & More on BROADWAY GIVES BACK PODCAST

Today, Wednesday, March 31st, Freestyle Love Supreme crew members Anthony “Two-Touch” Veneziale, Chris “Shockwave” Sullivan, Aneesa “Young Nees” Folds, and Andrew “Jelly Donut�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Cher's Coat and Shoes, Dolly Parton's Dress, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Jacket & More to be Auctioned Off at 'Stage & Screen'

The Actors Fund and Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers are partnering with Christine Baranski on an auction event without precedent: “Stage & Screen.” Featuring a diverse array of m…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

Jameela Jamil Talks ‘I Weigh’ Podcast and Surviving the ‘Ugliest Smears’ Against Her by Marc Malkin

Jameela Jamil is celebrating the one-year anniversary of “I Weigh,” the podcast offshoot of her activist mental health organization of the same name. Guests have included Billy Porter, D…

SOURCE: Variety at 11:44AM

Wolverine’s Jacket, Springsteen’s Boots & Bette’s Gown Among Auction Items Benefitting Actor’s Fund by Greg Evans

A Wolverine jacket donated by Hugh Jackman, a pair of Elton John’s eyeglasses, boots and jeans from Bruce Springsteen and Bette Midler’s glittery black Halloween 2014 gown are just a few…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:44AM

“What's in My (Other) Case?” Richard Deane, horn by New York Philharmonic

It's the crossover event of the century! Richard Deane returns to “What's in My Case?” with special guest Rebecca Young, host of the Philharmonic's Very Young People's Concerts. Come for…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:42AM

Producer Daryl Roth on Opening ‘Blindness’ Off Broadway During the Pandemic: ‘This Is a Baby Step Forward’ by Terry Flores

When Daryl Roth, 13-time Tony-winning producer, first announced that her Off Broadway theater would premiere a production during the pandemic, her argument to the city and state of New York …

SOURCE: Variety at 11:30AM

Freddie Redd, Jazz Pianist and Composer, Is Dead at 92 by Giovanni Russonello

He was best known for writing the music for “The Connection,” an Off Broadway play that depicted the lives of heroin-addicted musicians in New York.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:24AM

87th Annual Drama League Awards Nominees Have Been Announced

This year's awards will be given in five new categories that reflect accomplishments made during a year of unique challenges.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:24AM

London Theatre News Today: Wednesday 31 March by Kitty Underwood

Disney’s The Lion King is back on sale! The Lion King has announced that it will be making its return from 29 July. Grab your tickets to one of London’s best-loved shows here. Kiln Theat…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 11:19AM

One That Got Away: The 39 Steps by JK

One That Got Away: The 39 Steps (2008) I have often  said that one of the things I like best about theater is that it can do so many things that film just can't do, despite all of the techn…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 11:12AM

Catch Up with Moulin Rouge! Tony Nominee Aaron Tveit & More on Broadway Profiles by Lindsey Sullivan

Before it airs nationwide, here's a look at the newest episode of Broadway Profiles. Hosted by Emmy-winning anchor Tamsen Fadal and powered by Broadway.com, this installment will air in …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:12AM

Will Game Of Thrones make it to Broadway? And will it be a hit?

News travels fast across Westeros! Today, multiple ravens announced that Game of Thrones is headed for the stage! As this article reports, the wildly (and Wildling) successful HBO series is …

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

‘It will do nicely’: THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN (Online review) – Shakespeare’s Globe by John Chapman

Thirty-eight Shakespeare plays in a year, that was the aim, and the project is completed by The Two Noble Kinsmen as performed at the Globe Theatre in a 2018 production helmed by Barrie Rutt…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Craig ‘muMs’ Grant Wasn’t Just a Poet; to Me He Was Poetry by American Theatre Editors

A tribute to the poet, playwright, and actor from a friend who knew him since junior high.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:56AM

Playwrights Realm Announces INK’D Festival of New Plays Lineup by Amelia Merrill

The festival will showcase the work of the Playwrights Realm's 2021 Writing Fellows.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:45AM

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for ZOLA, Co-Written by Janicza Bravo & Jeremy O. Harris

'The Band's Visit' star Ari'el Stachel stars in the film, which is based on a viral Twitter thread by A'Ziah 'Zola' King.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

New TV Series Inspired by JAGGED LITTLE PILL Premieres This Week

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has announced that “Wake Up: Why Social Responsibility in Theatre Matters' will premiere on television on April 2.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

VIDEO: It's THE AMAZING RACE Game Night on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with a THE AMAZING RACE Game Night with Brittany Austin, Lucas Bocanegra, Chris Marchant and Trevor Wadleigh. The Amazing Race is an adventur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM

On display at MoCP: Reproductive: [Women’s] Health, Fertility, Agency by Deanna Isaacs

The Museum of Contemporary Photography's "Reproductive" raises questions about the future of Roe v. Wade. In startling news today, doctors in Missouri are report…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 10:30AM

Christopher Jackson to Star in Signature Theatre's After Midnight

Nova Y. Payton will also star in the production, which will be available to stream on Broadway on Demand.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:24AM

Woolly Mammoth begins digital spring with a social-media show by News Desk

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces its digital spring line-up that features an interactive and innovative play that repurposes social media; the return of two Woolly on Demand product…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:12AM

Laverne Cox, Regina King and Selena Gomez Sign GLAAD Letter Supporting Transgender Women and Girls by Ethan Shanfeld

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility, GLAAD has released an open letter signed by more than 465 feminist leaders in support of transgender women and girls. The letter, organized by the …

SOURCE: Variety at 10:00AM

A Choreographer in Quarantine (the Kind With a Guard in the Hall) by Pam Tanowitz

“Limitations and boundaries have always focused me,” Pam Tanowitz says from Australia. “I like rules, but also like to break them — and quarantine is a rule I can’t break.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM

Into the Mist takes you back in time to 1927 by Kerry Reid

Studio5's virtual speakeasy, Into the Mist, has echoes of the past and resonances for today. The temptation to time travel during the past year has been strong. …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Get Spooked March 31 With a Ghostlight Virtual Theatre Tour by Dan Meyer

Tim Dolan of Broadway Up Close takes fans beyond the curtain in this Playbill Experiences event.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:57AM

The ‘best’ bad guys in theatre by Hira Desai

Whether it’s Simba and Scar or Agatha Trunchbull and Matilda, every hero needs a villain. Here's some bad guys we love to hate in the world of theatre. The post The ‘best’ bad guys in …

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 09:56AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:47AM

Watch the Trailer for Twitter Stripper Saga Zola, Penned by Jeremy O. Harris and Janicza Bravo by Dan Meyer

Taylour Paige and Riley Keough lead a cast that also includes Tony nominee Colman Domingo and Tony winner Ari’el Stachel.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

NEWS: Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre will reopen in May 2021 by Press Releases

The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry has announced that its doors will reopen to the public on 17 May 2021, with socially distanced audiences able to enjoy Joe Pasquale and Sarah Earnshaw in John …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:30AM

Virtual Theatre Today: Wednesday, March 31- with LaChanze, Audra McDonald, and More!

Today (March 31) in live streaming: it's Game Night on Stars in the House, LaChanze and Audra McDonald chat with TDF and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

AJR on Their Love For Broadway and How it Inspired Their Latest Single 'BANG!'

AJR, the pop band trio comprised of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, are speaking out about how Broadway inspired their latest single, 'BANG!'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:24AM

A Splinter Of Ice by Ben Brown – Online and Touring by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Original Theatre Company has announced that Ben Brown's A Splinter Of Ice will be its first live stage production since March 2020. A Splinter Of Ice tour will also be online…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:21AM

‘Incredibly strong & stylish production’: SCARAMOUCHE JONES – Ginger Quiff Media & Stream.Theatre (Online review) ★★★★★ by Kirsty Herrington

Written by Justin Butcher, Scaramouche Jones or the Seven White Masks is the latest digital production from Ginger Quiff Media, the team behind the recent revivals of Rose and Little Wars, a…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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She Quit Her Corporate 9 To 5 Job, Built A Thriving Business And Now Has Her Own TV Show by Jeryl Brunner

Meet Nicole Walters who has a new TV show, She's The Boss

SOURCE: Forbes at 08:51AM

NEWS: Paines Plough makes a ‘Promise to 2021’ with plans for new season by Press Releases

Artistic directors Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner have announced plans for Paines Plough 2021. The year’s programme will see the company return with a team of trailblazing writers in t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:22AM

Meet the Hosts by Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson

By Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson. In this first episode of Kunafa and Shay, meet our hosts Nabra Nelson and Marina J. Bergenstock!

SOURCE: HowlRound at 08:00AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

“Diana” Sets Netflix, Broadway Dates, “Game of Thrones” Coming to the Stage, Drama League Announces Nominations “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hit…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

UnitedMasters Announces $50 Million Series B Investment Led by Apple by Jem Aswad

UnitedMasters, a music distribution platform for independent artists founded by industry veteran Steve Stoute, announced a $50 million Series B investment led by Apple with follow-on investm…

SOURCE: Variety at 07:26AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Wake Up With BWW 3/31: DIANA Announces Broadway Return Date, and More!

Today's top stories: Diana sets its Broadway return date, nominations for the Drama League Awards, a Game of Thrones stage play is being developed for Broadway, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 29 - Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Book, and More!

This week's list includes Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book In the Heights: Finding Home, the Original London Cast recording of Amelie, a DVD/Blu-ray of the original London cast of An American i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM

Seyi Omooba, actor fired for anti-gay remark, ordered to pay £300,000 legal costs by Roisin O'Connor

Actor sued for religious discrimination after being dropped from a theatre production of The Color Purple, over an anti-gay remark she made when she was a teenager

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‘A work of art in its own right’: FLAVOUR TEXT – Chronic Insanity (Online review) by Louise Penn

Flavour Text is the fourth show in Chronic Insanity’s 12×12 project for 2021. A browser-based game in which clues are followed to solve a mystery, it follows previous shows Means of Produ…

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Don’t Dream… It’s Over?: Crowded House’s Homeland Arena Show Provides a Glimpse of Touring’s Post-Pandemic Future by Shirley Halperin

“We made it!” Crowded House frontman Neil Finn jubilantly told 12,000 fans at the sold-out Auckland, New Zealand stop of the group’s “To the Island” tour. A COVID-19 outbreak may h…

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What Makes ‘Follies’ a Classic? 7 Answers and 1 Big Problem. by Jesse Green

Fifty years ago, Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman exploded the Broadway “concept” musical by conjuring the bittersweet reunion of aging showgirls.

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Casting a ‘Follies’ of the Future, With Beyoncé and Ben Platt by Jesse Green and Scott Heller

In the 50 years since the musical’s debut, revivals and concerts have served its great songs to great stars. Who’d be our Broadway babies 25 years from now?

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‘Follies’ Was My First Broadway Show. 50 Years Later, I Remember It All. by Ben Brantley

On a thrilling trip to New York, a 16-year-old budding critic learned that the insistent optimism of musical theater was a beautiful lie.

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NEWS: Amélie The Musical transfers to the West End’s Criterion Theatre in May 2021 by Press Releases

Following its successful Christmas season at The Other Palace in 2019, a Grammy nomination and three Olivier Award nominations, Amélie The Musical arrives at the West End’s Criterion Thea…

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Jessica Hung Han Yun: a designer tripping the light fantastic by Arifa Akbar

The bright mind who lit up Blindness at the Donmar and the National Theatre’s panto approaches each job like a mystery After Jessica Hung Han Yun’s first professional gig as a lighting d…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre, talks to this year’s National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post Interview: Clint Dyer, deputy artistic director of the National Theatre, talks to this year’s National Student Drama Festival (NSDF) first appeared on Shenton Stage.

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Chunky Move to feature as part of Melbourne’s latest cultural event RISING by Gabi Bergman

Stomping on history while raving to a new dawn. A dance for the information age. Over 500 hours of content

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Treats

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Katie's Crafting Closet: DIY Rainstick by Two River Theater

Want to Take a Spring Walk? Consider making this DIY Rainstick with Katie Benson and take it with you! All you'll need is: - a paper towel roll - rice or beans - tape - scissors - foil - …

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Join us for Autism Acceptance Month by Two River Theater

Director of Education, Kate Cordaro invites you to join Two River for Autism Acceptance Month, where we will offer resources and activities that you can do with your family, friends, student…

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Autism Acceptance Month: Feeling Photos Theater Exercise by Two River Theater

Expand your actor's toolkit through feelings, body language, and facial expressions with Teaching Artist Maria Paduano, and enjoy a little facial massage while you're at it!

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Autism Acceptance Month: Characters with Hats Theater Exercise by Two River Theater

Play this character development game with Teaching Artist Amanda Butterbaugh, using hats to bring all sorts of characters to life.

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Autism Acceptance Month: Pantomime Pass Theater Exercise by Two River Theater

Explore your senses with Teaching Artist Maria Paduano, by channeling the actor's process of using their props to tell a story! Warm up with a touch exploration of a room and everything in i…

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Autism Acceptance Month: Let's Take a Walk Theater Exercise by Two River Theater

Play a magical exploration game with Teaching Artist Amanda Butterbaugh, taking a walk through all sorts of incredible places without leaving your room. Can be played at any age, and with an…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:16AM

Celebrate The Glass Menagerie With a Look Back at Its Past Productions on Broadway by Playbill Staff

The original production of Tennessee Williams' autobiographical drama opened on at the Playhouse Theatre March 31, 1945.

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Look Back at Diane Paulus' Revival of Hair on Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The production, starring Gavin Creel, Will Swenson, Caissie Levy, and more, opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre March 31, 2009.

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MOVING PEOPLE: Nasha Thomas on Her Favorite Performance with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Her Secret Talent, and "Revelations" Virtual Dance Wo by The Dance Enthusiast

In MOVING PEOPLE: Nasha Thomas on Her Favorite Performance with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Her Secret Talent, and "Revelations" Virtual Dance Workshop, "In Atlanta, I was teaching…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM