Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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A Comprehensive Guide to Theatrical References in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3

This is the third part of our season-by-season rundown of Broadway showtunes and references by episode.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:34PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Three Time Tony Award Winner Tony Walton Dies at 87, Famed Costume and Set Designer Of “Mary Poppins” by Roger Friedman

Tony Walton, 87, was one of the great costume, set, and production designers of our lifetimes. He was married famously to Julie

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 10:06PM

Class Notes: From “The Daughter-In-Law,” Amy Blackman by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Amy Blackman, from “The Daughter-In-Law” The Daughter-In-Law (2022)by D.H. LawrenceDirected by Martin Platt Produced by Mint Theater Company Febru…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:00PM

Class Notes: From “sandblasted,” Brittany Bellizeare by Lauren Class Schneider

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Brittany Bellizeare about “sandblasted” SANDBLASTEDFebruary 6-March 13by Charly Evon Simpsondirected by Summer L. Williams featuring Marinda Ander…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 10:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Star line-up is good Company for Stephen Sondheim 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: An A-to-Z of stars - or, to be more precise, a B-to-W (Michael Ball to Hannah Waddingham) - are to honour musical legend Stephen Sondheim.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 09:46PM

Theater Review: ON THE OTHER HAND, WE’RE HAPPY (Rogue Machine at The Matrix Theatre) by Lyle Zimskind

THERE IS NO OTHER HAND: ROGUE MACHINE HAS A WINNER Another one of Los Angeles’s best theater groups got back on the boards last week, as Rogue Machine Theatre kicked off its first post-pan…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 09:23PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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‘On Sugarland’ Review: A Nameless War, and Too Many Wounds to Count by Maya Phillips

Inspired by Sophocles’ “Philoctetes,” Aleshea Harris uses poetic language, songs and symbolism to explore the trauma of being alive, especially for Black people.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:24PM

On Sugarland: An Ambitious, Epic Wartime Drama by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★☆ Aleshea Harris explores the aftermath of war and the shades of grief in a shattering new play The post On Sugarland: An Ambitious, Epic Wartime Drama appeared first on New Yo…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:01PM

On Sugarland: Playwright Aleshea Harris Concentrates on Black Lives Mattering by David Finkle

★★★☆☆ Whitney White directs a smooth ensemble portraying people trying to persist in a far-flung Southern cul-de-sac The post On Sugarland: Playwright Aleshea Harris Concentrates …

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 08:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Development Continues on BETTY BOOP Musical; Jerry Mitchell, Bob Martin, and Susan Birkenhead Join Creative Team

According to a recent casting notice, the new musical based on the cartoon character, Betty Boop, will continue development in 2022. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Elton John and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye Bakker Musical to Hit the West End in Fall 2022

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, James Graham is collaborating with music legend Elton John and Jake Shears of The Scissor Sisters on a musical take on the life of infamous TV evan…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:45PM

Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, and More to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim at OLD FRIENDS Gala

This May 3, stars of the West End will gather to salute the legacy of the legendary Stephen Sondheim at a gala performance titled, Old Friends.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:34PM

The Black List Makes a Play for the New-Play Space by Amelia Merrill

By branching into theatre, the popular platform for film and TV scripts has given playwrights another venue. Is this what they asked for?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:10PM

The ‘JD’ in the Judy Dworin Performance Project now stands for Justice Dance to better reflect its mission by Christopher Arnott

The Judy Dworin Performance Project has become the Justice Dance Performance Project, though Dworin herself (who founded the troupe over 30 years ago) is "not going anywhere."

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical review – hits, heartache and rollerskates by Chris Wiegand

Curve, LeicesterMolly-Grace Cutler is in fine voice in this jukebox musical but the story shortchanges the singer-songwriter’s achievements Like her 2012 memoir, A Natural Woman, this juke…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:42PM

Company Star Katrina Lenk on Why the Show Is a Celebration of Being Alive by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony winner Katrina Lenk leads Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Company on Broadway and can also be seen on the latest season of Ozark. The Marianne Elliott-helmed production of Compa…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Odds & Ends: Skylar Astin Joins Grey's Anatomy & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Skylar Astin Cast in Grey's Anatomy Paging Dr. Astin! Broadway alum and Pitch Perfect star Skylar Astin is joining season 18 Grey�…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

In Memoriam: Tony Walton, Scenic and Costume Designer, and Director, 87 by Michael Eddy

Tony Walton, an iconic award-winning designer and director for theater, film, television, ballet, and opera died on March 2, 2022 at his apartment in New York City after complications from a…

SOURCE: PLSN at 05:11PM

The Uncertain Future of Luna Gale by Sandi Durell

By Myra Chanin . . . Three cheers for Boca Stage’s Artistic Director Keith Garsson for, once again, locating a little-known drama, Luna Gale by Rebecca Gilman, with an unusual, clear look …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:06PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Six new audio-play releases from Audible by Deb Miller

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has just released a new slate of Audible Original theater titles, to continue to deliver the theater experience …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:55PM

Maui Arts and Cultural Center to Host Chicago's Lucky Plush Productions and New Zealand's Indian Ink Theatre

Maui Arts & Cultural Center is set to present two returning arts companies for two theatrical performances later this month in Castle Theater. Lucky Plush Productions will present their …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:46PM

Catherine Bohart review – heartbreak comedy is a keeper by Brian Logan

Soho theatre, LondonBohart’s shift from coupledom into pandemic isolation – and plotting revenge with a drill-happy dentist – is told with relatable warmth Five years ago, Sara Pascoe …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:37PM

Anna Netrebko Withdraws From Met Performances Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Russian soprano was to perform in Turandot this spring and in Don Carlo next season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:36PM

With the return of Mardi Gras marching bands, New Orleans' streets are full of magic by Aubri Juhasz

The bands may be smaller this year, but students say they're prepared to keep the culture alive and entertain hundreds of thousands of revelers.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:18PM

Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against Putin by Anastasia Tsioulcas

A number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:18PM

New opera teaches a classical music class in the ongoing fight for civil rights by Tim Greiving

Tamar-kali, who composed the music for Mudbound and Shirley, has a new project: an opera that you can watch online.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:18PM

A great Broadway theater is newly named for James Earl Jones by Neda Ulaby

The Shubert Organization has renamed Broadway's Cort Theatre in honor of the eminent actor who has won many accolades over the course of a career that spans more than six decades.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:18PM

As performing artists denounce or stay allied with Putin, history offers some lessons by Anastasia Tsioulcas

While Russian artists and institutions grapple with how they are viewed internationally, American cultural organizations make what amounts to foreign policy decisions.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 04:18PM

The Fat Lady Sings: Met Opera Star Anna Netrebko Ousted from All Shows After Not Denouncing Putin by Roger Friedman

Metropolitan Opera star Anna Netrebko is out of the opera “Turandot” this spring and “Don Carlo” next season after not denouncing Vladimir

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 04:03PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Tiler Peck Talks New Job as New York City Center Artist Curator by BroadwayWorld

Watch the full interview here: https://bway.world/TilerPeckBL Broadway is back and BroadwayWorld is bringing you all of the interviews you crave with your favorite Broadway stars! Richard R…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:48PM

Live Nation, Artists and Cultural Institutions of Entertainment Industry Cutting Ties with Russia by Michael Eddy

In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, many artists, entertainment companies, and cultural institutions have been cutting ties with Russia, in su…

SOURCE: PLSN at 03:38PM

Skylar Astin Joins GREY'S ANATOMY in Recurring Role

Skylar Astin has joined the cast of Grey's Anatomy as a new recurring character. The Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist star will play Todd Eames, who has a PhD in environmental sciences, is clos…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:31PM

Review: ‘Hadestown’ arrives in Chicago, telling a dark and potent story set in hell by Chris Jones

I’d say that “Hadestown,” for all of its emphasis on delivering a New Orleans-style good time to its audience, is not so much thrilling now as chilling.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 03:20PM

News: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Announces Its 2022-23 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Season to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 150th Birthday of Rachmaninoff, and GospelFest 2023, Led by Assistant Conductor Jonathan Rush BALTIMORE (March 1,…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:11PM

A united LGBTQIA+ Community to SHINE at 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade

The post A united LGBTQIA+ Community to SHINE at 2022 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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This Play Doesn’t Interest You? Just Wait Ten Minutes by Philip

Think about the last ten new plays you saw. Were most of them really well written, with cohesive plots and well-developed characters? Were they thought-provoking and/or amusing? Well, that a…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 02:51PM

4Wall, Absen Help The Airlot Build Largest Virtual Production Stage in Florida by Michael Eddy

Florida’s largest virtual production stage, The Airlot 21, has officially opened. The all-new 22,000 sq. ft. stage is located on the backlot at Universal Studios, FL, in Orlando. The Airlo…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:35PM

Review Roundup: HENRY V, Starring Kit Harington

The Donmar Warehouse is presenting Shakespeare's Henry V, led by Game of Thrones star Kit Harington. Performances run through 9 April 2022.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:33PM

Award-Winning Costume and Set Designer Tony Walton Dies at 87

According to a Deadline article, acclaimed costume and set designer Tony Walton has passed away at the age of 87. He died on March 2nd from issues related to a stroke. Bridget LeRoy, his ste…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

Gender Euphoria, Episode 4: Training Cisgender Producers and Directors: It’s More than Remembering Pronouns by Nicolas Shannon Savard, Maybe Burke

By Nicolas Shannon Savard, Maybe Burke. Gender Euphoria, the Podcast, host Nicolas Shannon Savard sits down with actor, writer, and human rights advocate Maybe Burke to talk about her role a…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 02:24PM

‘A Quick 5’ with DeJeanette Horne and Jaucqir LaFond, performing in Perisphere Theater’s ‘Blue Door’ by Lynne Menefee

Perisphere Theater is currently presenting Tanya Barfield’s “Blue Door,” a play with original songs, about a highly educated and successful Black man who descended from victims of slav…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:13PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony and Academy Award-Winning Designer Tony Walton Dies at 87 by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony Walton, the prolific Oscar and Tony Award-winning set and costume designer of Broadway shows, off-Broadway productions, film, television, ballet and opera, has died at the age of 87. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

MAY WE ALL: A NEW COUNTRY MUSICAL Set to Premiere on June 15th in Nashville

May We All is the story of Jenna Coates, a small-town girl whose big-city singing career is over before it even begins, and how she returns to the people and the places of her past to find …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

Chichester Festival Theatre Festival 2022 announces programme for 60th anniversary by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Chichester Festival Theatre Festival 2022 has been announced today by Artistic Director Daniel Evans and Executive Director Kathy Bourne. This post Chichester Festival Theatr…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:42PM

Review: Alvin Ailey Dance is back in Chicago, a sign of life in more ways than one by Lauren Warnecke

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Chicago is like a phoenix rising from the ashes — then taking us to church with ‘Mass’ and ‘Revelations’

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:33PM

Rene Garcia and Chris Fernandez Call on Chauvet Professional and 4Wall at Premio Lo Nuestro by Michael Eddy

“I enjoy the music of the language,” 17-time Grammy winner Sting said of Spanish. “It’s an emotional quality that it gives me.” That emotional quality was there for all to enjoy on…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:29PM

TONY WALTON: PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW by Ron Fassler

Tony Walton (1934–2022).Anthony John Walton has passed away at the age of eighty-seven. This is a personal loss for me as from the first moment I met him, I melted. He was one of those rar…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 01:28PM

Batman Actors Ranked From Worst to Best by Joe Leydon

Holy Listicle, Batfans! With the release of “The Batman” this weekend at theaters and drive-ins everywhere, we’re once again summoned to measure the Batmanliness of a new Bat Guy — R…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:15PM

Photos: First Look at Brittney Johnson as Glinda in WICKED

Just last month, Brittney Johnson took her first bow as Glinda in Wicked on Broadway, making her the first Black actress to assume the iconic role. Johnson joined the cast opposite Lindsay…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

Concert Review: ‘Renée Fleming & Emerson String Quartet with Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and Special Guest Uma Thurman’ at the Kennedy Center by Jeannette Mulherin

Some of the performing arts world’s brightest stars graced the stage of the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater this past Monday evening with a program featuring American composers Samuel B…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:06PM

Review: Urland’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ at Stanford Live rekindles childhood awe and terror by Lily Janiak

Audiences to this sound-driven show from the Dutch collective Urland might find themselves transported back to childhood.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 01:05PM

Happier - Olivia Rodrigo ('60s Girl Group Style) ft. Allison Young by Postmodernjukebox

Postmodern Jukebox '60s cover of "Happier" by Olivia Rodrigo ft. Allison Young. Get the song: https://pmjlive.com/happier | Subscribe: subPMJ Live Show Tix: http://pmjlive.com/tour  | Ne…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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ArtsCentric’s ‘The Last Five Years’ is a hypnotizing thrill to watch by Gabriella Soto

Kevin S. McAllister directs Ryan Burke and Awa Sal Secka in transformative performances that subvert and surpass expectations.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:43PM

Theatre Review: ‘Blue Stockings’ at Little Theatre of Alexandria by Mary Ann Johnson

‘”Blue Stockings” is both a rousing and thoughtful play. Set in the late 1890s as young women were pushing for the right to be allowed a degree while attending one of the women’s col…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:38PM

Win a New York City Experience From Lin-Manuel Miranda Including HAMILTON Tickets and More!

Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the launch of a new Prizeo sweepstakes, which will offer fans the chance at an unforgettable New York City experience this April. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM

‘The Book of Mormon’ Announces New National Tour by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning musical will begin a national tour this fall, stopping in 48 cities, 25 of which will be hosting the show for the first time. The post ‘The Book of Mormon’ Announc…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:37PM

'The Woods' review — David Mamet's play returns as a sluggish battle of the sexes by Matt Wolf

Francesca Carpanini inherits a role once played by Patti LuPone in interminable two-hander, first seen in 1977

SOURCE: LondonTheatre.co.uk at 12:10PM

When We Dead Awaken review – Ibsen’s final play explores an artist’s farewell by Mark Lawson

Coronet theatre, LondonThis drama about a sculptor looking back on his life is powerfully staged by the Norwegian Ibsen Company In the last year of the 19th century, when Henrik Ibsen began …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

MAMMA MIA! West End Vlog: Mazz Murray swaps shoes for hats, quick fire questions and more | Part 2 by Official London Theatre

The West End MAMMA MIA! cast take over our vlog camera backstage. Mazz Murray swaps shoes for hats, get to know the stars of the show and more! Get tickets: https://officiallondontheatre.co…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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New Musical Based on All-Black Female WWII Battalion in Development by Blair Underwood by Caitlin Moynihan

It's time to learn some history! A new musical is currently in development inspired by the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the Army battalion made up of only Black women who were …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Odds & Ends: Caissie Levy, Bebe Neuwirth & More Set for Sarah Silverman's Musical The Bedwetter by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Caissie Levy & More Cast in The Bedwetter Casting has been revealed for the previously announced world premiere The Bedwetter, b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

Rich and Resonating: Neill Hartley on ’NIGHT, MOTHER from Isis Productions by Christopher Munden

Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Marsha Norman’s two-woman play ’night, Mother is a tragedy on an intimate, rather than epic, scale. Taking place over a single night, it look…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 11:37AM

Broadway Cares to donate $300,000 to aid Ukrainian civilians by Caitlin Huston

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will donate $300,000 to humanitarian organizations working in Ukraine.  Broadway Cares will give $100,000 each in emergency grants to Global Giving’s Ukr…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:31AM

ShentonSTAGE LIVE DIARY DATES by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE LIVE DIARY DATES first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 11:21AM

Audible Releases Six Theater Originals Featuring Lili Taylor, Corey Stoll and More

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a new slate of Audible Original theater titles, debuting exclusively on Audible on March 3, 2022…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

After the End review – violence, comedy and cliches in Dennis Kelly’s nuclear bunker by Miriam Gillinson

Theatre Royal Stratford East, LondonThis dated two-hander about colleagues cowering in the wake of an explosion creates all-too-familiar disgust and fear This intense two-hander is one of De…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:06AM

BC/EFA Will Distribute Emergency Grants to Three Humanitarian Organizations Working in Ukraine

Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS announced today that it is awarding $300,000 in emergency grants to immediately help the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. On behalf of the entire Broadway an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:05AM

‘Kit Harington is nuanced, often quiet & considered’: HENRY V – Donmar Warehouse ★★★★★ by Rev Stan

Henry V opens with a burst of energy at a club with a worse for wear party prince. It's lifted from Henry IV part 2 and is an important reminder of Henry V's past and subsequent transformati…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Why No One Could Stop Watching The Sex and The City Sequel by Ken Davenport

Spoiler alert: The Sex and The City Sequel was pretty... The post Why No One Could Stop Watching The Sex and The City Sequel first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Lynn Nottage Opera Intimate Apparel to Be Recorded for Great Performances on PBS

The new work is currently in its final week at Lincoln Center's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 10:48AM

Lincoln Center Theater's INTIMATE APPAREL Will Be Recorded This Week For PBS 'Great Performances'

Tonight's, Thursday, March 3, and the Saturday evening March 5 performances of Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed production of the new opera Intimate Apparel will be recorded for future bro…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM

2022 Knights Art Fellows Include Philly Artist James Allister Sprang by Gwyn Kelsey Holm

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, a Miami-based non-profit that supports journalism, arts, and culture, has announced the recipients of the 2022 Knight Arts and Tech Fellowship, on…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 10:37AM

Joanna Gleason Will Narrate ANYONE CAN WHISTLE Concert at Carnegie Hall

BroadwayWorld has learned that Joanna Gleason will join the cast of the concert production of Anyone Can Whistle at Carnegie Hall, taking place  on Thursday, March 10.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:33AM

Thinking Again: A New Play Challenges Old Certainties by American Theatre Editors

In 'The Mytilenean Debate' at Forward Theater, Quan Barry puts 4 characters at a crossroads after a cataclysm to ponder the ever timely question: What comes next?

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:30AM

My Fair Lady UK Tour – My Fair Lady Tour tickets and schedule by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Lincoln Centre's production of My Fair Lady is to tour the UK following its run at the London Coliseum. This post My Fair Lady UK Tour – My Fair Lady Tour tickets and sched…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:27AM

Henry V review: Kit Harington is borderline deranged in a revival that is historic in more ways than one by Paul Taylor

Henry V is an intrinsically doubled-edged work. Is Shakespeare’s Plantagenet hero the supreme instance of patriotism as he trounces the French at Agincourt? Or is he a war criminal? Or is…

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:24AM

Tony Walton by Barry Gordin

Award-winning Broadway and film designer, Tony Walton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from complications of a stroke.  March 3, 2022: Tony Walton was an award-winning…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:10AM

All-Black Female Army Battalion Will Be the Subject of New Musical 6888 From Blair Underwood

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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audiobooks by L.m. Elliott

  Oscar Wilde called theatre “the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be human.” As a novelist, I …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 09:52AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, March 3, 2022 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:44AM

Jessica Vosk, Elizabeth Stanley, Heidi Blickenstaff, and More Will Celebrate Maestra Music at AMPLIFY 2022

Maestra Music will hold its second annual concert and community event on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 8 pm. Bringing together Maestra friends and supporters from around the world, Amplify 2022 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:28AM

Signature Theatre is betting if you like ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ you’ll love ‘She Loves Me’ by Geoffrey Himes

Utilizing the same basic plot as the film 'You've Got Mail,' the musical "She Loves Me" features the hummable tunes of Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 09:24AM

This Play Is Touring Europe. But No One’s Going Anywhere. by Laura Cappelle

How can theaters adapt to prevent climate change? The British director Katie Mitchell and a Swiss playhouse have developed a new model for taking a production on the road.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:24AM

Off the Sidelines and ‘Out of Time’ by American Theatre Editors

5 monologues by Asian American writers, performed by Asian American actors over 60, comprise a new NAATCO anthology at the Public Theater.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 09:19AM

Mamma Mia! West End celebrates 9000 performances by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mamma Mia! West End celebrates 9000 performances today. The musical based on the music of ABBA continues to play at the Novello Theatre. This post Mamma Mia! West End celebra…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:09AM

Your Guide to “Buster’s Century” and More by Trav S.D.

More exciting news for Buster Keaton fans! This weekend, New York’s Film Forum is launching a two month series of Keaton films called Buster’s Century (though to be quite anal, they’re…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:06AM

VIDEO: Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles' Celebrate 15 Years of Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream

On last night’s episode of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert celebrated 15 delicious years of the fudge-covered waffle cone and caramel swirl goodness, his signature flavor of Ben & Jerry…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:05AM

At Seattle’s Roosevelt High School, football players join this year’s musical by Moira Macdonald

After two years without a musical, Roosevelt High School's theater department is returning with something new: welcoming football players into the cast of "Mamma Mia!"

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM

How 3 women-led arts organizations in the Seattle area make room for diverse voices by Jerald Pierce

The leaders of Hedgebrook, Seattle Arts & Lectures and Macha Theatre Works are making room for writers to be, and find, themselves.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Broadway & Off Notes by Sandi Durell

SOME LIKE IT HOT, a new Broadway musical comedy which was postponed due to the pandemic, held a workshop that included Christian Borle as Joe/Josephine, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, J. Harris…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:53AM

Hamlet’s Body by American Theatre Editors

How the Suzuki technique has helped StageWest's new production rebuild Shakespeare's play from the feet up.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:51AM

NY Irish Center – Aidan Dooley – 40 Shades of Green – Screaming Orphans by Sandi Durell

On Monday March 14, Aidan Dooley’s tour de force one-man portrayal of the overlooked Antarctic explorer Tom Crean will be presented at the New York Irish Center for the first time.  Th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:26AM

Ronald K. Brown Has a Mantra: ‘Absolute Victory Every Day’ by Gia Kourlas

The choreographer and dancer suffered a stroke in April. But he’s still moving, and that’s what matters.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:11AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 3, 2022 by Ashley Steves

The Cort Renamed To Honor Career Of James Earl Jones, Sarah Silverman Musical To Star Bebe Neuwirth And Caissie Levy, “KPOP” Rumored For Fall 2022 “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mon…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

The Bone Sparrow review – a child refugee’s escape into imagination by Catherine Love

York Theatre RoyalThe story of Rohingya ‘limbo kid’ Subhi, born in an Australian detention centre, is powerful but awkwardly adapted from Zana Fraillon’s book Stories are powerful. Tha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Henry V review – Kit Harington’s corporate tyrant wages war by Arifa Akbar

Donmar Warehouse, LondonThe Game of Thrones star impresses in an uneven production balancing boardroom and battlefield It is impossible to watch Max Webster’s modern-dress staging of Henry…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Kerbs review – tender comedy about the road to romance by Mark Fisher

Belgrade theatre, CoventryA couple with disabilities find their witty dating-app personas are at odds with real life in this charming romcom Online, Lucy and David are slick and witty. Meeti…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:48AM

Watch an Exclusive Performance From Abingdon Theatre’s It Happened In Key West Concert by Playbill

Wade McCollum stopped by the Playbill Studio to give an exclusive performance of the song “Undying Love” from the upcoming It Happened In Key West Concert, presented as part of Abingdon …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:18AM

Spring dance, leaping forward with new works, fresh ideas and favorites by Sarah L. Kaufman

Highlights across the country include Mark Morris, Lil Buck, American Ballet Theatre and “Reframing the Narrative” at the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:06AM

Our Generation review: Alecky Blythe’s verbatim epic struggles to capture what it means to be young in Britain by Ava Wong Davies

Daniel Evans coaxes out some beautiful performances from his ensemble in this experimental new play at the Dorfman

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:06AM

Theater is more than ready for a springtime reseeding by Peter Marks

New offerings include ‘A Strange Loop’ on Broadway, National Capital New Play Festival, ‘Drumfolk’ at Arena and ‘Grace’ at Ford’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 07:06AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Running With Lions at the Lyric Hammersmith by Emma Clarendon

On LoveLondonLoveCulture, Emma Clarendon rounds up the reviews for Sian Carter’s debut play Running with Lions. The premiere production runs at London's Lyric Hammersmith until 12 March 20…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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REVIEW: Human Nurture, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Human Nurture at the Mercury Theatre Colchester. This post REVIEW: Human Nurture, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭ first appeared on British The…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:51AM

The myth of LeBron James, if not the man himself, will be on stage soon at Steppenwolf. ‘King James’ is Broadway bound, if director Kenny Leon has by Chris Jones

Rajiv Joseph’s “King James” at Steppenwolf revolves around the legendary basketball player and Leon is certain the show is destined for New York.

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ShentonSTAGE Daily Newsletter for THURSDAY MARCH 3 by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post ShentonSTAGE Daily Newsletter for THURSDAY MARCH 3 first appeared on Shenton Stage.

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Female comics to stage a ‘RIOT!’ at Kennedy Center this weekend by Alexandra Bowman

To preview the three-night comedy event, DCMTA chats with DC natives Brittany Carney and Jenny Questell.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:09AM

Parody "I'D RATHER A JEW OVER YOU" - ERASMUS CHOIR GUYS RELIEVED NEW "FUNNY GIRL" IS JEWISH - but they did love Lauren Ambrose as Eliza Doolittle!!! by Fred Landau

  Parody of I'D RATHER BE BLUE -  "live from the Erasmus High School Bar in Brooklyn" "I'D RATHER A JEW OVER YOU" - ERASMUS GUYS SEE THE TV COMMERCIAL AND ARE RELIEVED THE NEW "FUNNY GIRL…

SOURCE: Music and Comedy at 06:02AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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“The Tempest”: The Perfect Play for Today’s Headlines—at OTP by Jennifer Charron

Michael Socrates Moran Grapples with Ruthless Autocrat by Jennifer Ann Charron I’m always drawn to Oakland Theater Project productions. The entire team typically overflows with talent and …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 05:46AM

New Takes on Old Myths (With No Gods or Dragons) by A.J. Goldmann

A theatrical reworking of Wagner’s “Ring” and a feminist revision of some Greek classics show how ancient legends can illuminate contemporary obsessions.

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

The Merchant of Venice review – heart-wrenching revenge remix by Kate Wyver

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonAbigail Graham trims and reshuffle’s Shakespeare’s play with glitzy gameshow scenes and a brutal, lonely reckoning A stained, lidless plastic container res…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM

VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For SHE LOVES ME, Starring Ali Ewoldt at Signature Theatre

All new rehearsal footage has been released for Signature Theatre's production of She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff (book), Jerry Bock (music), and Sheldon Harnick(lyrics), based on a play by…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:33AM

How Branden Jacobs-Jenkins got from Alice Munro stories to his ‘fear and loathing’ play ‘Gloria’ by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The American playwright and Canadian director André Sills on bringing “Gloria” to Toronto for its Canadian debut.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Maree Johnson

The post On the Couch with Maree Johnson appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:25AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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2022 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Free/State opens with messages of hope from across the world

The post 2022 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Free/State opens with messages of hope from across the world appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:45AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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bad machine

The post bad machine appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:51AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: March 2022

Playbill Horoscopes Playbill's Broadway Horoscope Readings: March 2022. By Emily McGill, Alaina Newell, Jeffrey Vizcaino. March 01, 2022.

SOURCE: Google at 01:03AM

Watch a Sneak Peek of The Bridges of Madison County Rehearsals Starring Kate Baldwin ...

Playbill. 158K subscribers. Subscribe. Two-time Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!; Finian's Rainbow) and stage and screen star Aaron Lazar ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:03AM

Vanessa Williams, Rachel Dratch, Lilli Cooper, More to Star in POTUS On Broadway | Playbill

Susan Stroman directs the new farce from playwright Selina Fillinger, also starring Lea DeLaria, Julianne Hough, Suzy Nakamura, and Julie White.

SOURCE: Google at 01:03AM

Celebrating Haitian women from across the spectrum

Sources: Playbill, myriamchancy.com, Houston Coalition Against Hate. ruth jean-marie. Name & age: Ruth Jean-Marie, 32.

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Ryan McCartan Joins Frozen North American Tour For Limited Run | Flipboard

Playbill - The Heathers star will take over the role of Hans at select tour stops in Florida and South Carolina. Ryan McCartan will join the ...

SOURCE: Google at 01:03AM

March 31, 2022: Ann Talman @ F54B by David Sabella

ANN TALMAN “THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE” A SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP IN STORY AND SONG THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2022 @ 9:45PM FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Ann Talman in “…

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 01:00AM

Eric Lawlor, former Chronicle reporter, dies by Everett Evans, Correspondent

Lawlor, 75, died Feb. 26, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s.

SOURCE: Houston Chronicle Subscription at 01:00AM
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Jonathan Butler: The Boy in the Dress

The post Jonathan Butler: The Boy in the Dress appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:47AM

Interview: Marjan Neshat's Very Big Year

The actor appeared in Sylvia Khoury's Selling Kabul, is currently starring in Sanaz Toossi's English, and is gearing up for Toossi's Wish You Were Here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:12AM

Our Generation — verbatim drama fizzes with energy at the National Theatre

Plus: The Collaboration at the Young Vic; Doubt: A Parable in Chichester

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WATCH: TDF's 'Play That Goes Wrong' Conversation - Castmates Chris Lanceley and Matt Harrington on embracing disaster

Castmates Chris Lanceley and Matt Harrington on embracing disaster It helps to be close with your castmates when your show is a fiasco. Of course, The Play That Goes Wrong is an intentional …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

20+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend March 4-6 - See An Evening with Lerner and Loewe, West Side Story, last weekend for FRIGID Festiva by Raven Snook

While in-person theatre is back in NYC, there are still wonderful shows to stream at home. Below are performances you can watch online this weekend, Friday, March 4 to Sunday, March 6, for f…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

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