Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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“Packrat Gene” Unfolds Our Need to Cling to Clutter—Ross Valley Players by Patricia L. Morin

Margy Kahn Touches Three Generations of Jewish History      by Patricia L. Morin Playwright Margy Kahn entices us to ask what price we place for collecting treasures from the past. What …

SOURCE: Theatrius at 11:51PM

Social Round-Up: Robin de Jesús, Broadway's Hamilton, Dove Cameron, More Congratulate Ariana DeBose on 2022 Oscar Win by Raven Brunner

The Tony nominee kicked off the 94th Annual Academy Awards with a win for Best Supporting Actress.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:33PM

Ariana DeBose Wins First Oscar for West Side Story

DeBose took home the trophy on March 27.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33PM

Watch: RuPaul's Drag Race Sends Up a Broadway Hit with Moulin Ru

The queens of season 14 put on the latest Rusical.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33PM

Review: An American Professor and an Afghan Refugee Meet in the Heartland of America

Gabriel Jason Dean's play makes its off-Broadway premiere at 59E59 Theaters.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33PM

Interview: Jenn Colella Hopes Shaina Taub's Suffs Inspires Audiences to Take Action

The Public Theater musical about the women's suffrage movement features a large ensemble solely comprised of female and non-binary actors.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur's History-Making Oscars Acceptance Speeches by Logan Culwell-Block

Broadway alums won big at the 2022 Academy Awards.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54PM

Adelaide Cabaret Festival Gala 2022

The post Adelaide Cabaret Festival Gala 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 10:28PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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White Night to Shine Bright in Geelong in 2022

The post White Night to Shine Bright in Geelong in 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:50PM

Review: ‘Confederates’ Talks Race in Double Time by Maya Phillips

In Dominique Morisseau’s promising new play, the action is in the ideas and the setting bounces between the Civil War era and the present.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:33PM

Psychodrama review – noirish inner world of murderous lovers is disjointed and draining by Arifa Akbar

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonThough innovative in delivery, this bizarre experimental production has gratuitous descriptions of sex and violence and fails to satisfy as a performance Psychod…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:24PM

"For Good" featuring Brittney Johnson and Lindsay Heather Pearce | WICKED the Musical by Wicked The Musical

Happy World Theatre Day, Fellow Ozians! 💚 For information about WICKED, visit us at: http://www.wickedthemusical.com So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway se…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:06PM

Confederates: Black Women Keenly Observed in the Ketanji Brown Jackson Era by David Finkle

★★★★☆ The reliable Dominique Morisseau scores again, with Stori Ayers firmly directing an extremely versatile cast The post Confederates: Black Women Keenly Observed in the Ketanji…

SOURCE: New York Stage Review at 09:00PM

Confederates **** by Barry Gordin

By: Brian Scott Lipton March 27, 2022: America has long touted itself as the land of the free and the home of the brave, but “freedom” of all sorts has long proved elusive for so many …

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:00PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Ariana DeBose Becomes First Openly Queer Woman of Color to Win Acting Oscar: ‘There Is Indeed a Place for Us’ by Rebecca Rubin

For the second time in Oscars history, the Academy has recognized an actress for playing Anita in “West Side Story.” Ariana DeBose took home the best supporting actress Oscar for her ver…

SOURCE: Variety at 08:56PM

DOGFIGHT by Aussie Theatre

Following the huge success and sold-out season of Heathers The Musical new up and coming Producer, Mitchell Old returns to

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 08:44PM

Moreno to DeBose! 39 Oscar Supporting Actress Winners From Broadway

To give our regards to Broadway with this glorious news for the incredible Ariana DeBose, let's have a look at the Broadway vets who have also won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actre…

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 08:22PM

Ariana DeBose wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘West Side Story,’ becomes first openly queer woman to prevail by Kevin Jacobsen

Just like Rita Moreno in 1962, Ariana DeBose has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for playing Anita in 20th Century Studios’ “West Side Story.” (See the complete Oscars winner…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 08:21PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Post-Partum Woes Turn to Madness in Theatre Lab’s Bow Overactive Letdown by Bill Hirschman

Buckle up if you’re attending the world premiere run of Overactive Letdown at Theatre Lab as a new mother spirals out of control in a harrowing descent into madness. Crumbling under the po…

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 07:48PM

Confederates Review: Two Black Women 160 Years Apart Fight For ‘Freedom’ by Jonathan Mandell

In “Confederates,” playwright Dominique Morisseau presents in alternating scenes the stories of two Black women in eras 160 years apart —  a 19th century slave who becomes a spy f…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:45PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Heartland by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While Gabriel Jason Dean’s "Heartland" is an enlightening play about Afghan culture mentioning the classic poet Rumi and the contemporary novelist Atiq Rahimi, some of it will still be opa…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:48PM

SXSW Film Review: Ron Howard’s ‘We Feed People’ Spotlights Chef José Andrés by Kurt Gardner

Howard’s portrait of celebrity chef and humanitarian José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen is anything but a dry documentary.

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:24PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Ailey II Review: A Light in the Darkness by Siobhan Burke

A mixed bill entitled “Dichotomous” brimmed with the hopeful and sometimes unsure energy of a fresh start for this dance company.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:46PM

MARINA ABRAMOVIC AUCTIONS LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE FOR UKRAINE CHARITY by Robert Shuman

(Andrea Kasiske’s article appeared in DW, 3/27; Photo: A scene from “The Artist is Present.”) The Serbian artist is redesigning her legendary 2010 performance “The Artist is Present,…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 05:26PM

A gripping and electric ‘Private’ astounds at Mosaic by John Stoltenberg

It’s as if the playwright has scripted the subtext of every relational betrayal and said all the quiet parts out loud.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:13PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Carmen’ teases greatness, settles for satisfaction by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In a bit of 19th century lipstick feminism gone rogue, Pittsburgh Opera's production of "Carmen" didn't actually show much skin.  

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:21PM

Peter Sellars Delivers International World Theatre Day Message 2022 by The Theatre Times

Peter Sellars Delivers International World Theatre Day Message 2022 Mildred Ruiz Sapp and Steven Sapp deliver U.S. World Theatre Day message Jasmin Cardenas delivers U.S. Emergent Artist mes…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 04:13PM

Stage To Screen | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+ by Walt Disney Studios

Headed to the big time 🎬 See how the unique story of Better Nate Than Ever was inspired by writer and director Tim Federle. Stream the movie on April 1 only on Disney+. In Disney’s mus…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:00PM

This Week on Broadway for March 27, 2022: Little Girl Blue by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Little Girl Blue, The Bridges of Madison County @ Axelrod Performing Arts Center, The Chinese Lady @ Public Theater, Encompas…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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TO STEVE WITH LOVE: LIZ CALLAWAY CELEBRATES SONDHEIM by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler . . . Welcome to my highly prejudicial review of Liz Callaway’s Sondheim show that ended a four-night engagement last evening at Feinstein’s/54 Below. I caught the last pe…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:54PM

Scanty Wisdom on the 2022 Oscars by Trav S.D.

In stark contrast with last year, I have only seen about a third of this year’s major Oscar nominated films, and have only blogged about a couple: Nightmare Alley and Being the Ricardos. I…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 02:03PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Enchanted April’ trips from gloom to bloom at Providence Players of Fairfax by Terry Byrne

An escapist and endearing comedy in which four mismatched British women get away to a castle in Italy for a break from life’s doldrums.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:03PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Celebrate #WorldTheaterDay 2022. Ukraine and their arts in our hearts. by Jonathan Mandell

Today is World Theatre Day, created in 1961 as an annual celebration on March 27. This year I dedicate it to the theaters, performers, and theater lovers of Ukraine. To the more than 400 leg…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:10PM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Awe for Austin Pendleton by Trav S.D.

I found myself irritated by the tagline of the 2016 documentary short Starring Austin Pendleton…”the Most Famous Actor Your Never heard Of”. And I should hope you’ll immediately spot…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:48AM

Peter Sellars Delivers International World Theatre Day Message 2022 by Michael Eddy

“The theater of epic vision, purpose, recovery, repair, and care needs new rituals. We don’t need to be entertained. We need to gather. We need to share space, and we need to cultivate s…

SOURCE: PLSN at 11:42AM

‘A heartfelt piece of drama with a magical realism frost’: FRIDGE – Hope Theatre by Louise Penn

Emma Zadow’s new play, Fridge, is a three-hander set in 21st century rural Norfolk as two sisters and a schoolfriend reunite seven years after a catastrophic event.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Watch Melanie Moore and Yaegel T. Welch Discuss the National Tour of To Kill a Mockingbird by Playbill

The first national tour of Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird launches March 27 at Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, New York. Emmy winner Richa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:12AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Outrage review – passion, idealism and disillusionment in Ireland’s revolutionary years by Helen Meany

The Pumphouse, Dublin PortAn unflinching look at the role of women is at the forefront of this gripping drama that brings hidden histories to the surface Civil war brings devastation to one …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:33AM

Watch a Sneak Peek From Off-Broadway's ¡Americano! by Playbill

The cast of ¡Americano!, the new musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovino, shared musical numbers from the show ahead of their 12-week Off-Broadway engagement which begins March …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:03AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Sitcom humor and family realness in ‘Folks at Home’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Constance Beulah

R. Eric Thomas’s comedy featuring an interracial gay couple is a great play with a lot to say.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:52AM

Say Yes to Tess review – Yorkshire election campaign musical is a joy by Nick Ahad

Leeds PlayhouseWhile unrefined, this show based on Tess Seddon’s failed attempt to stand for parliament, has a heart the size of at least one of the Ridings There is a neat irony here: had…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM

Alexei Ratmansky: Russian cultural figures must oppose war in Ukraine by Vanessa Thorpe

Distinguished ballet choreographer takes issue with views of his friend, dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov • Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Russian artists and performers must not stay sil…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM

Petula review – a schoolboy’s quest is out of this world by Clare Brennan

Sherman Theatre, CardiffThe action may be absurd but the trauma and confusion of growing up are totally realistic Pwdin is 12 years old. He thinks he’s fat (“You’re not fat!” exclaim…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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‘Rent’ is a cultural touchdown in its farewell tour at the National by Alexandra Bowman

The show stuns with choreography not only danced but acted — and skilled actors ideally suited to the characters they play.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 06:32AM

The week in theatre: Straight Line Crazy; The Human Voice – review by Susannah Clapp

Bridge; Harold Pinter theatre, LondonRalph Fiennes is firing on all cylinders in David Hare’s new play about a New York highway builder; and Ruth Wilson is beguiling in an unsubtle staging…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM

Boris Charmatz: Somnole and Infini review – thoughtful and compelling by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, LondonDance Reflections festival continued, with offerings from foggy to soporific – but darling of radical dance Boris Charmatz did not disappoint You need a lot of pati…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:06AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Puccini keeps emotions high in 'Madama Butterfly' at Winter Opera St. Louis by Fred Blumenthal Special To The Post-Dispatch

It’s a wonderful experience to see Puccini's masterpiece performed in the original Italian with elaborate staging, sets and costumes.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:18AM

Review: The Rep's '39 Steps' is a hilarious, whirlwind Hitchcock romp by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cast of four takes on playwright Patrick Barlow's speedy spy spoof in Repertory Theatre of St. Louis production of "The 39 Steps."

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:18AM

South Australia’s own Libby O’Donovan honoured with the 2022 Cabaret Icon Aware by Aussie Theatre

Adelaide cabaret artist, Libby O’Donovan has been presented with the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2022 Icon Award at The Variety Gala

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:10AM

Watch a Sneak Peek From Off-Broadway's ¡Americano! | Playbill

The cast of ¡Americano!, the new musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovino, shared musical numbers from the show ahead of their 12-week ...

SOURCE: Google at 05:03AM
Sunday, March 27, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Fresh Ground Pepper Kicks Off First-Ever Festival April 10 | Playbill

The 12-day event at the New Ohio Theatre spans genre and form and includes performance, visual art, music, parties, and more.

SOURCE: Google at 12:37AM

Take a Look Inside Opening Night of Alex Edelman's Just for Us | Playbill

The production premiered at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2018 before playing London's Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:37AM

Eat Your Way Through Broadway—A World Theatre Day Feast by Leah Putnam

Plan your own World Theatre Day celebration with a spread of Broadway-inspired recipes.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

National Tour of To Kill a Mockingbird, Starring Richard Thomas, Launches March 27 by Andrew Gans

Melanie Moore, Jacqueline Williams, Justin Mark, Yaegel T. Welch, and Mockingbird Oscar nominee Mary Badham join the Emmy winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: March 27 by Playbill Staff

In 2008, Patti LuPone stars in a Broadway revival of Gypsy.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

London's Anything Goes, Starring Tony Winner Sutton Foster, Plays U.S. Cinemas Beginning March 27 by Andrew Gans

Foster, currently starring opposite Hugh Jackman in Broadway's The Music Man, reprises her Tony-winning turn as Reno Sweeney.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

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