Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: SIX Begins Broadway Previews! Catch A Glimpse of Their Royal Reception

SIX the Musical makes its highly anticipated Broadway return tonight at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53PM

Check Out Photos From the Curtain Up! Outdoor Theatre Festival in Times Square by Playbill Staff

The celebration of Broadway’s return kicked off September 17 and is scheduled to continue through September 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:44PM

Wicked Back on Broadway by New York Theater

 “There’s no place like home,” Kristin Chenoweth said on the reopening night of “Wicked,” on September 14, 2021, eighteen years after it opened on Broadway (on October 30, 2003) a…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 11:40PM

New NGV Contemporary to be Australian Made

The post New NGV Contemporary to be Australian Made appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:37PM

Robert Petkoff, Matt Cavenaugh, and More Join RAGTIME in Concert from Link Theatre Co. & Delta Symphony Orchestra

The Link Theatre Company in collaboration with the Delta Symphony Orchestra will present a concert version of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Ragtime, written by the award-winning composer/l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Gravity & Other Myths amongst the nominees for 1st International Circus Awards

The post Gravity & Other Myths amongst the nominees for 1st International Circus Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:47PM

Why It’s Time To Stop With Apocalyptic Hyperbole by Ethan Stanislawski

One persistent theme I see on social media from people of my age range is the idea that the world won’t exist in the next 10-20 years. This is actually a standard trope of left-wing thinki…

SOURCE: www.tynansanger.com at 10:18PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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CHRISTO GETS HIS FINAL WISH AS PARIS’S ARC DE TRIOMPHE IS WRAPPED by Robert Shuman

(from France 24, 9/17.) It was the dream of the late artist couple, Bulgarian-born Christo and his French wife Jeanne-Claude. As they gazed out of their window in the early 1960s, they ima…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 09:01PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Celebrating the return of Broadway with the ‘Curtain Up!’ festival in Times Square by Deb Miller

Broadway is back, and to celebrate the long-awaited good news, this weekend’s Curtain Up! festival launched today with a line-up of free outdoor public events in Times Square. We were ther…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:56PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Camp Siegfried review – love and terror on Long Island by Arifa Akbar

Old Vic, LondonTeenage passion meets Nazi ideology in Bess Wohl’s play, inspired by a real-life summer camp in the US It is 1938 and two American teenagers are at a themed summer camp on L…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48PM

See Beanie Feldstein, Amy Schumer and More in the Trailer for the The Humans Movie by Beth Stevens

Get ready for an unsettling Thanksgiving with the trailer for the film version of Stephen Karam's 2016 Tony-winning play The Humans. Written and directed by Karam, the A24 film, which just t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

Watch Hadestown Stars Offer Up an Electrifying Performance of 'Way Down Hadestown' by Beth Stevens

Times Square went to hell on September 17 as the cast of Hadestown offered a rousing performance of "Way Down Hadestown" on Good Morning America. The Tony-winning musical, which returned to …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

Jagged Little Pill Producers Address Character's Gender Identity for Broadway Restart by Paul Wontorek

After past fan confusion over the topic of the gender identity of one its lead characters, producers of the Tony-nominated musical Jagged Little Pill have announced script changes for the up…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

Cast Announced for Revival of Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

An ensemble cast is now set for the Signature Theatre production of Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. The 1993 piece was originally performed as a solo show by Smith, it wi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

Jane Powell, Who Dazzled in Movie Musicals and on Broadway, Dies at 92 by Paul Wontorek

MGM movie musical icon Jane Powell died on September 16, 2021 of natural causes at her home in Wilton, CT. She was 92. After making her Hollywood debut in Song of the Open Road in 1944, Pow…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:48PM

Danny Pino Explains Why the World Needs DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/DannyPinoDEH Danny Pino tells us even more about making the film and why he hopes it resonates with kids and adults alike. In just over a …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:42PM

‘Camp Siegfried’ Review: Bess Wohl’s New Play at the Old Vic in London by Gordon Cox

The claim to theatrical fame of the Long Island hamlet of Yaphank has thus far rested with PG Wodehouse, who included the town in his lyrics for Jerome Kern’s satirical hymn to the simple …

SOURCE: Variety at 07:00PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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'Cherokee' statue removed from St. Louis business district intersection by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The statue was commissioned in 1985 by the Cherokee Station Business Association to serve as a landmark for the street and its commercial district.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 06:12PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Viola Davis And Xernona Clayton Join Maya Soetoro In An Epic And Free Virtual Summit For Peace by Jeryl Brunner

Through The Peace Studio, Maya Soetoro hopes to help journalists and artists understand the key role they play in creating social movements and building empathy, especially in a chaotic worl…

SOURCE: Forbes at 05:35PM

VIDEO: Seth Meyers Pitches A New Broadway Musical to Nathan Lane

Seth hilariously explained his new idea for 'Cicada, Cicada: the Musical' to Nathan Lane, which also features Christine Baranski and Harvey Fierstein.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

Listen to 'Breathe Easy' From PARADISE SQUARE

Paradise Square begins previews February 22, 2022 at Broadway's Barrymore Theatre. Prior to Broadway, the production will play a five-week limited engagement from November 2-December 5, 202…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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In the News: Showstoppers! Costume Exhibit Extends in Times Square, A Turtle on a Fence Post Casting, More by Ryan McPhee

Plus: Zora Neale Hurston, Maria Irene Fornes, Pauli Murray and more to be depicted as living monuments in StatueFest.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:49PM

Jagged Little Pill, Addressing Controversy Over Gender Identity Depiction, Hires Director of People & Culture by Dan Meyer

The producers of the Alanis Morissette musical have issued a statement and apology that outlines some of the initial steps they will take.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Independent Artist Spotlight: Corinna Burns’ Bind by Maria Dragone

Philadelphia, 1993. Trauma healing. Dominatrix Dungeons. Everything is out on the table for Corinna Burns in her solo monologue performance, Bind.    “In 1993, Corinna Burns dropped out …

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 04:12PM

Philly Fringe 2021: Nichole Canuso Dance Company presents Being/With by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Performed for an audience of two, on opposite ends of the city, Nichole Canuso’s Being/With is less of a performance and more of an experience. Jill Ivey reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:08PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks TKTS by TDF

The TKTS booth reopened September 14, 2021, after 18 months.

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:54PM

BACK TO THE FUTURE Suspends Performances Due to Illness Within the Cast

Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld reported that opening night for the West End production of Back to the Future The Musical, proceeded with out its leading man, Roger Bart, who tested posit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:26PM

News: Theatre Project’s 50th Anniversary Season Opens with High Zero 2021 by Lynne Menefee

On March 8, 2020, COVID forced us to cease all live in-person performances. But now, a year and a half later…   WE’RE BACK! Welcome to Theatre Project’s 50th Anniversary Season!   Th…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:23PM

Note to Self review – transfixing journey through a failing memory by Lyndsey Winship

Available onlineThe new livestreamed production from Rambert2 is both sensual and unnerving with a compelling central performance For some dance companies during the pandemic, streamed shows…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18PM

The Covid Requiem review – an emotional eulogy for the pandemic’s victims by Mark Fisher

Pitlochry Festival theatreLesley Orr and Jo Clifford’s show about the lives of some who have died in the past 18 months is a necessary act of communal remembrance We’ve read about it in …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:18PM

Student Blogs This Week - Performing Arts Degrees, Back to the Rehearsal Room, and More!

Our student bloggers write about how they're coping with the current global health crisis, give insight on their school's performing arts programs, share their opinions on the latest theater…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

What We Know So Far (and What We Don't) About Stephen Sondheim's New Musical

Broadway lovers had reason to rejoice this week when the industry's most beloved composer, Stephen Sondheim, announced that he has a new musical in the works. What do we know so far about t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Best Musical Nominees Will Perform in THE TONY AWARDS PRESENT: BROADWAY'S BACK! Special

The countdown to The Tony Awards continues, and today, news arrives of who to expect performances from. The re-opening of Broadway will be celebrated with special performances from the thre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:59PM

Curated Spotlight: Whit MacLaughlin of 707 Hazardous Moves by Isabella Raposa

A softball interview with Whit MacLaughlin conducted by Whit MacLaughlin Where did 707 Hazardous Moves come from? Uncertainty. I’ve been thinking about, wondering about, and making work ab…

SOURCE: fringearts.com at 02:53PM

STARS IN THE HOUSE to Host Game Night With Casts of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE & THE WALTONS

Hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will host a special Game Night with the members of the original casts of two of the most beloved television shows of all ti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:49PM

Susan Harloe to depart Word for Word in October by Lily Janiak

Co-Artistic Director JoAnne Winter plans to continue at the organization's helm.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 02:43PM

A TURTLE ON A FENCE POST Announces Complete Cast & Creative Team

Max Brod Productions announced today the complete cast and creative team for the new off-Broadway musical comedy A Turtle on a Fence Post, set to re-open the newly renamed Theater 555 (555 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘The Amen Corner’ returns in glory by Susan Galbraith

The acclaimed production of James Baldwin's classic is back for two weeks only.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:28PM

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Releases Statement Addressing Controversy Surrounding Jo's Gender Identity

Lead producers Vivek J. Tiwary, Arvind Ethan David and Eva Price have released a statement on behalf of JAGGED LITTLE PILL addressing the controversy surrounding the character Jo - who was p…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:28PM

Watch Music Video for 'Breathe Easy,' New Song From Broadway's Upcoming Paradise Square by Talaura Harms

The new musical will arrive on Broadway February 22, 2022, following a Chicago tryout.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:26PM

The Phantom of the Opera Returns by Sandi Durell

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh announced complete casting for the New York return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history, once again featuri…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:23PM

Review: A Choreographer’s of-the-Moment Brand of ‘Not Knowing’ by Siobhan Burke

In Julie Mayo’s “Nerve Show” at Target Margin Theater, thwarted impulses express themselves both through movement and attempts at speech.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 02:21PM

Live showtime returns to Northern Virginia’s Center for the Arts by David Siegel

Celebrate the renewal of 'Arts Emerging' September 25. The curtain goes up on 'Cartography' October 2.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:20PM

Andy Karl and Orfeh: Legally Bound at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel Broadway power couple Andy Karl (Groundhog Day, Rocky the Musical) and Orfeh (Legally Blonde, Pretty Woman) bounded up on the Feinstein’s stage September 15th, with an u…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:18PM

Round House Theatre’s dark and playful ‘Quixote Nuevo’ strikes a contemporary chord by Celia Wren

Production of Octavio Solis’s 2018 play, also streaming starting Sept. 23, is by turns a commentary on migrants, fear and loss.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 02:12PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming Book Launch: Roma Heroes - Five European Dramas

By . Independent Theater Hungary releases Roma Heroes - Five European Dramas on European Culture Day livestreaming on the commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network Monday 20 September…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:57PM

Broadway Stars Set for Playbill Panels at New York Comic Con 2021 by Dan Meyer

Nik Walker, Anthony Rapp, Lesli Margherita, Will Roland, and more will join in the nerdy fun.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

All-woman mariachi band Flor de Toloache performs "Besos De Mezcal" on The GREEN at Lincoln Center by Lincoln Center

NYC's first and only all-woman mariachi band—Flor de Toloache—performed a gorgeous sunset concert on The GREEN this summer. Enjoy an excerpt featuring their song "Besos De Mezcal." La …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:50PM

Tickets Now On Sale for PARADISE SQUARE on Broadway

Single tickets are now on sale for the new Broadway musical, Paradise Square. The first new musical announced for Broadway since the industry-wide shut down, Paradise Square begins previe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:46PM

Matilda the musical re-opens at Cambridge Theatre London by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Matilda the musical has re-opened at the Cambridge Theatre and we're celebrating by sharing this great video from the RSC This post Matilda the musical re-opens at Cambridge…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:45PM

Matilda The Musical Is Back | First night speech & Curtain Call by Official London Theatre

Hear from Executive Producer, Denise Wood before enjoying the first curtain call back, as the iconic musical returns to the stage. Book tickets here: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:13PM

Join Team BroadwayWorld as an Ad Operations Associate

BroadwayWorld is looking for a full-time Ad Operations Associate with a solid understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem. This candidate should be a self-starter and demonstrate pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM

Watch Amber Gray, André De Shields, and Hadestown Cast Perform on Good Morning America by Dan Meyer

The Tony-winning musical resumed Broadway performances September 2.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00PM

Back On Broadway: Paulo Szot Talks CHICAGO's Return to the Stage, Details About Opening Night, His Co-Stars & More!

BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Paulo Szot, returning to the role …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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5-Person Cast Set for Off-Broadway Revival of Anna Deavere Smith’s Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Dan Meyer

The show, originally a solo piece, will now feature an ensemble cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

VIDEO: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Cast Reunites for Day of Summer Fun

Late last month several member of the cast, crew, and musicians of Girl From The North Country gathered at Mare Winningham’s barn for a day of picture perfect summer fun. This is the fir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:49PM

'Is God Is' review - a fiery play that belongs to the here and now by Matt Wolf

Aleshea Harris play has a powerful UK debut at the Royal Court

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 12:44PM

Interactive Costume Exhibition SHOWSTOPPERS! Extends in Times Square Through End of October

It was announced today that Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes from Stage & Screen, the new interactive costume exhibition in the heart of Times Square will extend its residency at 234 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM

Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Announces 5-Member Cast

The show was originally performed as a solo piece by Smith in the wake of Rodney King's police brutality case.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:36PM

Playing with “White is Purity” in Pirandello’s “Comme tu me veux” by Lara Cox

In 2017, the cosmetics company Nivea released an advert that was promptly pulled: a white woman’s back, draped in a diaphanous, blanched robe, could be seen juxtaposed against the caption …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:35PM

Rockets and Blue Lights, National Theatre by Aleks Sierz

For more than three decades, playwright Winsome Pinnock has been at the forefront of new writing, often experimenting with form as well as documenting the lives of Black Britons. Her new pla…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:34PM

Veteran Thespian Launches Collection of Original Plays by Alexander Nderitu

"We have in essence what could be the most beautiful country in the world, we have great weather, we have friendlier people than I have met travelling elsewhere, and every seven years or so,…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 12:34PM

Watch a Sneak Peek at Celebrando the Hispanic Heritage Month at Feinstein's/54 Below by Roberto Araujo

Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca stop by the Playbill Studio for an exclusive performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:31PM

London's Back to the Future Cancels Weekend of Performances After Cast Illnesses by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Roger Bart missed the September 13 opening of the new musical after testing positive for the coronavirus.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Watch Patina Miller and Hailey Kilgore Discuss Family and Loyalty in New Raising Kanan Clip by Talaura Harms

The season's penultimate episode of the Power spin-off airs September 19 on STARZ.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

Yas, Queens! Watch the Stars of Broadway's Six Sing 'Ex-Wives' by Beth Stevens

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon got a royal visit on September 16 when the queens of Broadway’s Six performed “Ex-Wives." Six stars Adrianna Hicks as Catherine of Aragon, Andre…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:06PM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Meet the Company of the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Movie with BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag!

In just one week, you will be found all over again when the much anticipated film adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen hits the big screen. Led by original Evan, Ben Platt, who won a Tony Award f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Sam Smith & Summer Walker Release 'You Will Be Found' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN Soundtrack

The soundtrack, out September 24, will also feature reimagined tracks from the film by SZA, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Finneas and Tori Kelly!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:53AM

Listen to Jeremy Jordan Sing 'Grow for Me' From Little Shop of Horrors by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee steps into the role of Seymour when the Off-Broadway revival reopens September 21.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:49AM

Lucinda Childs "DANCE" is "close to stage heaven" by Joycetheater

Lucinda Childs, hailed as a master of minimalism and one of America’s greatest modern choreographers, returns with her evening-length American Masterpiece, DANCE, a 1979 collaboration betw…

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:48AM

Sun & Sea by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Performed by a cast of 15 singers and enacted in pantomime by numerous local volunteers all dressed in swimwear, Sun & Sea is a typical day at the beach in which we hear the thoughts of …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:35AM

TAKE ME OUT at Second Stage Tickets on Sale To General Public Now

Tickets for the upcoming Second Stage Theater production of Richard Greenberg's Tony Award-winning play, TAKE ME OUT, will go on sale to the general public on Friday, September 17 at 10:30am…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

FEATURED SHOW: ‘Unique effervescent joy’ with ‘big theatre qualities’. ★★★★ Call Me Madam reviews are in! by Featured Content

Rosemary Ashe is 'the songstress with the mostest', and her performance 'rules over all she surveys' in Upstairs at the Gatehouse's revival of Irving Berlin's classic Broadway musical Call M…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:32AM

Pangea Heats Up for Fall by Sandi Durell

Two of Pangea’s top stars – Tammy Faye Starlite and Sidney Myer – will premiere new shows at the East Village alt-cabaret oasis in the fall.  Both are headlining Pangea’s ultra…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:30AM

Jeremy Jordan's 'Grow For Me' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is Available Now

The same day, the label will release Little Shop of Horrors – The New Cast Album on CD, online, and in stores. This production is the recipient of 2020 “Outstanding Revival” Awards f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:25AM

FIRST LOOK: September In The Rain at Salisbury Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Great first look images for John Godber's September In The Rain now playing at Salisbury Playhouse starring Nicola Sloane and Ian Kelsey. This post FIRST LOOK: September In T…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:24AM

Tony Awards After Parties Canceled Due to COVID-Safety Precautions

Two of the Tonys' most iconic post-show celebrations, the official after Tonys after party (usually held at the Plaza) and Rick Miramontez's annual party at the Carlyle, have been canceled.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Sun & Sea at BAM Fisher by Nicole Serratore

A climate change opera with a sly libretto is undone by a casually messy staging in an undersized venue. Nicole Serratore reviews. The post Sun & Sea at BAM Fisher appeared first on Exe…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 11:15AM

"Way Down Hadestown" on Good Morning America by Hadestown

What a way to wake up! Watch the Hadestown cast's performance of "Way Down Hadestown" on Good Morning America.

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:13AM

Is God Is review – revenge is a dish best served bold by Arifa Akbar

Royal Court, LondonTarantinoesque bloodshed meets Greek tragedy in Aleshea Harris’s daring drama about a voyage of vengeance It is not often that a play manages to resemble a Tarantino fil…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

Driving Ms Margolyes – A hilarious road trip through Europe in lockdown by Lucy Darwin, Noah Anderson, Annabel Kipnis, Elmaz Ekrem, Tony Sage, Phoebe Clothier, Noah Payne-Frank, Joseph Pierce and Charlie Phillips

At the height of Europe’s spring Covid wave in 2021, the filmmaker Lucy Darwin offered to drive the actor and national treasure Miriam Margolyes from her home in Italy to London so that sh…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

Peter Baynham: ‘In my wedding photos I look like a failed Jacobean fop’

The writer, actor and comedian lifts the lid on the things that make him laugh the most Back when I used to do terrifying, doomed open spots at the London Comedy Store’s late show, bombing…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

VIDEO: GOOD MORNING AMERICA Heads Way Down to HADESTOWN for Morning Performance

Good Morning America's Times Square performance space went way down to Hadestown this morning when the reigning Tony Award-winning best musical stopped by to sing 'Way Down Hadestown' for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM

Welcome, Bohemians! Full Cast Announced for the West End's Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Caitlin Moynihan

This news is spectacular, spectacular! The previously announced West End transfer of the Tony-nominated Moulin Rouge! The Musical has announced its cast. Liisi LaFontaine and Jamie Bogyo wil…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

Anthemic New Song For Broadway-Bound ‘Paradise Square’ Says ‘Breathe Easy’: Watch First Look by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Paradise Square, the new Broadway-bound musical from producer Garth H. Drabinsky set during the history-making New York Draft Riots of the 1860s, will arrive at the Barrymore Thea…

SOURCE: Deadline at 11:00AM

September 17, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week by Ken Davenport

Here’s what TheaterMakers were talking about this week . . .   1 – Broadway’s Biggest Reopening Yet A major welcome home is due for the companies of Wicked, Hamilton, The Lion King, C…

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

Watch Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Cast Share Advice From West End, Drag Queen Names, More by Dan Meyer

The movie musical adaptation is streaming September 17 on Amazon Prime Video.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:00AM

Terri Paddock will be delving into the history & entertainment of The Pleasure Garden at Above the Stag by Terri Paddock

Wildly funny new musical The Pleasure Garden takes a peek through the bushes to discover the bawdy history of Vauxhall’s history as a hedonistic playground. It premieres at Vauxhall’s ow…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Welcomes Fans Back to Broadway by Hamilton

"I don't ever want to take live theatre for granted, ever again." Tuesday night, Lin-Manuel Miranda introduced the first BROADWAY PERFORMANCE of Hamilton since March 2020!

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:59AM

VIDEO: Amy Adams Talks ENCHANTED Sequel and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Film

Adams spoke to Jimmy Fallon about the Enchanted sequel with Maya Rudolph, filming the Dear Evan Hansen movie, and making her West End debut in The Glass Menagerie.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57AM

Afghan Art and Advocacy by Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson

By Marina J. Bergenstock, Nabra Nelson. On this special episode of Kunafa and Shay, Marina and Nabra are joined by actor and activist Yousof Sultani, who discusses his experiences in the the…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:34AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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GRACE NOTES: Friday, September 17, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:51AM

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Returns to Shubert Alley and Times Square; Fans Can Also Participate Virtually by Andrew Gans

The 35th annual fundraiser will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

Liisi LaFontaine and Newcomer Jamie Bogyo to Lead West End Bow of Moulin Rouge! Musical by Ryan McPhee

The cast will also include Olivier nominees Clive Carter and Jason Pennycooke.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Broadway Cast of Six Performs Opening Number ‘Ex-Wives’ in National TV Debut by Dan Meyer

The Broadway stars stopped by The Tonight Show on the eve of their first return performance.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:44AM

Broadway and Beyond: Plays and Musicals to See This Season by Steven McElroy

Timely plays tackle tough subjects, while musicals get the royal treatment, thanks to a princess (“Diana”), queens (“Six”) and the King of Pop (“MJ”).

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

Broadway Games: Musicals as Airport Codes by JK

If you've ever traveled by air and reserved tickets online and/or checked a bag, you are no doubt familiar with those 3 letter airport codes. Some seem obvious, like BOS is for Boston. Other…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:12AM

Interview: Everybody's Talking About Max Harwood and Jonathan Butterell

The star and director of Everybody's Talking About Jamie discuss bringing this much-loved musical to the screen.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:03AM

All the Ways to Fall for Dance Again Onstage and Beyond by Margaret Fuhrer

This season’s highlights? A new festival at Little Island, a birthday celebration for Twyla Tharp — and the return of all the things you’ve missed.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:00AM

‘A magical fever dream that invites you to suspend your disbelief’: BAT OUT OF HELL – Manchester & Touring ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Hitting the highway until late 2022, after several staggering runs in Toronto, New York and London, Bat Out Of Hell returned to its proverbial Manchester home this weekend.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Looking for an arts event to go to in the Seattle area in fall 2021? Take your pick here by Seattle Times Staff

This fall marks the return of live, in-person performances for a number of arts groups, joining museums, galleries and other venues that have been open a while longer. Here are some of the a…

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM

11 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend by Vonnai Phair

Check out our list of outdoor happenings, local events, food recommendations and more activities for this weekend in the Seattle area.

SOURCE: www.seattletimes.com at 09:00AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Sol of El Barrio by Sandi Durell

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer) will present “Sol of El Barrio: The AfroLatinidad Connection” a celebration of AfroLatinidad history in New York City. Created…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:34AM

Why Are There $1,500 Tickets Being Sold For the Tony Awards? by Andrew Lowy

Next Sunday’s Tony Awards bring mixed feelings for an industry that has been on the edge for 18 months. Many in the industry have returned to work in the last few months in the ramp up to …

SOURCE: Theatre 2050 at 08:30AM

Watch Six Creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Play ‘Tudor Queen or Broadway Queen?’ by Dan Meyer

The musical resumes previews September 17 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, September 16, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

SONDHEIM IS BACK, BABY! “Wicked” Film Director Shoots Down Rumors, ROZELLE IS BACK, BABY! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headl…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

ArtsBeat TV/Radio 9/17/21. Berkshire Theatre Group's Eric Hill by Mark G. Auerbach

New ArtsBeat TV/Radio on WCPC15 and 89.5fm/WSKB. Eric Hill previews “Shirley Valentine” at Berkshire Theatre Group, and music video pioneer David Horgan talks about his new memoir, “M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:53AM

Moulin Rouge the musical London announces casting by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting has been announced for the upcoming London production of Moulin Rouge the musical at London's Piccadilly Theatre. This post Moulin Rouge the musical London announces …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:49AM

Frances E. Williams: Acting and Activism by Trav S.D.

All honor today to actress and activist Frances E. Williams (Frances E. Jones, 1905-1995), not to be confused with the Frances Williams we wrote about here. This Frances Williams was a produ…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 07:32AM

Matilda The Musical is #BackOnStage by Official London Theatre

We attended the first night back of Matilda The Musical, Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale of an extraordinary child with hideous parents. This globally renowned stage show from Tim Minchin and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:23AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Deciphering review – a love letter to learning and a deep dive into wonder by Miriam Gillinson

New Diorama, LondonThe audience wears headphones for Curious Directive’s complex new production, which takes us into a school – and a network of caves in Indonesia There is layer upon la…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:48AM

Speaking with Mark William by Sandi Durell

Video Interview By Sandi Durell . . . It was fun catching up with the young and talented Mark William who made his debut in the cabaret circuit back in November 2018, following up with sever…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 06:30AM

Fake Rock Nearly Crushes Opera Star: Accident or Sabotage? by Alex Marshall

Feuding stagehands, falling props: It might sound like the plot of an opera, but in France it has been the subject of a court case.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03AM

On the Couch with Eilish Gilligan

The post On the Couch with Eilish Gilligan appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:01AM

‘Here was arcadia!’: Glenn Chandler takes us on a walk through the history of The Pleasure Garden by Featured Content

The Pleasure Garden, inspired by the history of south London's Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, premieres this month at Above the Stag Theatre, set on the edge of the modern-day park.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

Wake Up With BWW 9/17: Sondheim Teases New Musical, and More!

Today's top stories: Stephen Sondheim teased his next musical, new Dear Evan Hansen film trailer, and more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: Cast announced for the West End production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Press Releases

The cast has been announced for the UK premiere of Moulin Rouge! The Musical which begins performances at the Piccadilly Theatre in London on 12 November 2021, with press night on 8 December…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:43AM

Victorian Community History Awards Shortlist Announced

The post Victorian Community History Awards Shortlist Announced appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:29AM

“Stoop Stories”: Jeunée Simon Energizes N.Y. Tales —Streaming Aurora by Bdhorwitz

Dael Orlandersmith Weaves an Epic on Jazz, Harlem, Hope by Barry David Horwitz “Stoop Stories” could be called “The New York Odyssey” because playwright/poet Dael Orlandersmith has c…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:26AM

Broadway's Back! by Bob Cashill

Pass Over review.

SOURCE: Popdose at 05:13AM

‘A real heartfelt & emotional experience’: NW TRILOGY – Kiln Theatre ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Each play in this engaging trilogy is filled with warmth and compassion while highlighting the personal struggles that the characters face in finding a place in which they belong.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM

Matilda the Musical is #BackOnStage in the West End! by Official London Theatre

Matilda the Musical is #BackOnStage in the West End's Cambridge Theatre! Get tickets: https://officiallondontheatre.com/show/matilda-the-musical-116048/ Official London Theatre is the numb…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:00AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Australia Council invests in performing arts tours across Australia from 2022 onwards

The post Australia Council invests in performing arts tours across Australia from 2022 onwards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:19AM
Friday, September 17, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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The New York Philharmonic's Season of Change by Karissa Krenz

The orchestra reunites with audiences in a season like none before.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:01AM

Review of ‘Give Me Away’ by Erin Kahn

Confession time: I sometimes struggle with audio plays. My mind tends to zone out if the action isn’t riveting, which is why I don’t listen to audiobooks much either. It’s simply hard …

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:00AM

Broadway's Six Resumes Performances September 17 by Ryan McPhee

Welcome (back) to the show, to the historemix.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet Begins Off-Broadway September 17 by Dan Meyer

Show creators Alex Wyse and Ben Fankhauser star in the musical alongside Bryonha Marie Parham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ars Nova Kicks Off Fall 2021 Season With Welcome Home Concert Series Beginning September 17 by Talaura Harms

The Off-Broadway company will also present the in-person conclusion of the epistolary work P.S.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Celebrate Broadway's Reopening With Curtain Up! Outdoor Festival in Times Square September 17-19 by Dan Meyer

22 events, including concerts and panels, are scheduled for fans to enjoy for free.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes Premieres on PBS September 17 by Andrew Gans

The stage adaptation of the 1948 classic film earned two Olivier Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

David Byrne's American Utopia Returns to Broadway September 17 at St. James Theatre by Andrew Gans

The production will also receive a Special Tony Award September 26.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Jason Robert Brown's The Last 5 Years Begins in London's West End September 17 by Andrew Gans

Oli Higginson and Molly Lynch reprise their roles from the Southwark Playhouse production.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend September 17-19 - See Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes,' Beth Leavel in a live concert, Ian McKelle

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. So we'll be phasing out these streaming roundups soon as more shows (re)open. Below are performances you can watch online this …

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POSTCARDS: Accent Dance NYC Celebrates Happy Hispanic Heritage Month with "Regalo Hispánico" on Friday, September 17 by The Dance Enthusiast

POSTCARDS: Accent Dance NYC Celebrates Happy Hispanic Heritage Month with "Regalo Hispánico" on Friday, September 17

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

Philly Fringe 2021: Gamiotics Studios presents Saving Wonderland by Kyle V. Hiller

Saving Wonderland is an interactive experience that falls short with antiquated immersive theater mechanics and an uninspired narrative. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:00AM

Theatre's Reopening! Enter TDF's Tony Awards Contest for Free Tickets - Bring your A game to our Tony predictions game

Bring your A game to our Tony Awards predictions game---Welcome to the 2020 Tony Awards... in fall 2021. Yes, it's been a long, dramatic road to the ceremony, which will unfold in two parts …

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson Has a Gift for Audiences: 'Lackawanna Blues' - The performer, playwright and director on the healing properties of his autobiogr

The Tony-winning performer, playwright and director on the healing properties of his autobiographical solo showRuben Santiago-Hudson knows what it's like to perform his theatrical memoir Lac…

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Theatre's Reopening! Enter TDF's Tony Awards Contest for Free Tickets - Bring your A game to our Tony predictions game

Bring your A game to our Tony Awards predictions game --- Welcome to the 2020 Tony Awards... in fall 2021. Yes, it's been a long, dramatic road to the ceremony, which will unfold in two part…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

15+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend September 17-19 - See Matthew Bourne's 'The Red Shoes,' Beth Leavel in a live concert, Ian McKelle by Raven Snook

In-person theatre is back in NYC, both on Broadway and beyond. So we'll be phasing out these streaming roundups soon as more shows (re)open. Below are performances you can watch online this …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Has a Gift for Audiences: 'Lackawanna Blues' - The performer, playwright and director on the healing properties of his autobiogr by Raven Snook

The Tony-winning performer, playwright and director on the healing properties of his autobiographical solo show --- Ruben Santiago-Hudson knows what it's like to perform his theatrical memoi…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards