Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Black Swan announces new leadership team

The post Black Swan announces new leadership team appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:53PM

Barbara Bleier and Austin Pendleton Sing “Steve and Oscar” by Jk Clarke

By JK Clarke . . . The ability to express emotion through song is one of the things that makes us—humans—such a remarkable species. We often, in the fog of commercialism, forget that at …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:27PM

Interview: The Emotional Core of Musical Worldbuilding with Carrie Rodriguez

Carrie Rodriguez is the composer of ¡Americano!, based on the life of Tony Valdovinos, who discovered he is an undocumented immigrant when trying to enlist for the Marines.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:18PM

Celebrating 20 years of Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE

The post Celebrating 20 years of Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:10PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Alex Edelman – Just For Us by Jk Clarke

By JK Clarke . . . Long-form standup comedy is often compelling because it allows us to get to know the comic better, more intimately than short form and one-liner standup sets. And as is th…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:26PM

Review: Oratorio for Living Things at Ars Nova at Greenwich House by Lane Williamson

Ars Nova and composer Heather Christian present an indescribable, must-see theatrical experience where eighteen singers & musicians explore our individual and collective relationship to …

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 10:00PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Catholic Guilt’ Returns for the Fifth Annual Philadelphia Theatre Week by Gwyn Kelsey Holm

Catholic Guilt might sound like a title for a heavy, depressing show, but Kelly McCaughan leads audiences on an adventure that is much more than that. The show is McCaughan’s “playful an…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 09:37PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch Jason Alexander in Jeff Bezos the Musical Sketch on JIMMY KIMMEL! LIVE

Jeff Bezos, who owns Blue Origin and Amazon may have been shut out at the Oscars on Sunday, so now, he is gunning for a Tony Award with a new musical called “Bezos Over Broadway,” starri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45PM

‘Oratorio for Living Things’ is Rich, Textured Prayer by Matthew Wexler

Heather Christian's newest piece, 'Oratorio for Living Things,' offers a moving musical rumination on time and how we measure it. The post ‘Oratorio for Living Things’ is Rich, Textured …

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:24PM

Tina Burner by Jk Clarke

By Bart Greenberg . . . The fabulous Tina Burner returned to New York City as part of her national tour celebrating the release of her new recording, “Mix Queen: A Relationship Mixtape,”…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:23PM

‘Stand up and Clown’ at the Elysian – reviewed by Melanie Zoey Weinstein

What happens when a stand-up comedian surrenders all the tools and tricks they typically use to win over audiences? Chad Damiani introduces eight comics to the joy of failure by putting them…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:18PM

‘CATS’ Is Reborn Thanks To Exceptional Ensemble by Michael J. Roberts

Reviewed by: Michael J. Roberts It has been 41 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s juggernaut [...]

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:12PM

What Do Stocks And Broadway Shows Have In Common? by Broadway Joe

Let’s play with our imaginations for a bit!  Don’t worry, the fact that you’re here reading a blog called “Creative Finance” signals that you’re probably in the right place, and…

SOURCE: creativefinancebroadwayjoe.com at 08:07PM

The Nederlander Organization Will Dim Theatre Lights in Memory of James M. Nederlander by Margaret Hall

The Nederlander Organization founder would have turned 100 March 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:03PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Oratorio for Living Things Review: Heather Christian’s Hip Religious Experience by Jonathan Mandell

“Oratorio for Living Things” is such a gorgeous, awe-inspiring concert of original music by Heather Christian that it feels like a religious experience.  Indeed, the music — inflecte…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 07:45PM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE leaves his role and shares his journey from foster child to friend of the famous 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: When I decided to leave the Daily Mail after almost 38 years writing about showbusiness, I thought back to my past to figure out what might have inspired this career.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 07:37PM

Review: In ‘Oratorio for Living Things,’ the Song Is You by Jesse Green

Heather Christian’s rapturous new music-theater work turns a tiny amphitheater into a vast cathedral of sound.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:33PM

Dance to the Bone review – intoxicating songs and invigorating moves by Gareth Llŷr Evans

Sherman theatre, CardiffThe drama may miss a beat, but the music, sleek production and talented ensemble provide a tempting treat for the soul In the week that saw the lifting of almost al…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM

Zoë Coombs Marr resurrects Dave – to take on ‘cancel culture’ and Dave Chappelle by Jane Howard

The Australian comedian’s hit character is a hacky and lecherous standup, at war with himself and his facial hair. He’s been in a coma since 2016. A lot has happened Dave is, objectively…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM

C’est Drôle! Netflix’s Standing Up is a love letter to Paris’s comedy scene by Brian Logan

The showrunner of Call My Agent! is back with a winning series about France’s young comics and how their onstage routines and real lives intersect Is there a gap in the market for an ensem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM

Review: Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things and the Joys of the Unknown

Ars Nova presents the long-awaited world premiere of a new work of music.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 07:06PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Mortgages & Property Taxes As Art Projects by Joe Patti

While returning from a grocery shopping trip on Saturday I heard this NPR story about an art project that is calling attention to the disparity in property taxes for black owned homes vs. wh…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 06:33PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | Arriving May 31, 2022 by Mirvish Productions

A newly staged, one show magical experience will arrive at Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre on May 31, 2022. 19 years after Harry, Ron and Hermione saved the wizarding world, they’re bac…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:33PM

VIDEO: Watch Luna Announce KPOP on Broadway

Producers Tim Forbes and Joey Parnes announced today that the upcoming premiere of KPOP, the new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon, will begin performances on Broadway with pre…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:10PM

On the Prevaricating Politesse of Paul Reiser by Trav S.D.

This year there are two major anniversaries for comedian Paul Reiser (b. 1956): 40 years since his cinematic debut in Barry Levinson’s Diner (1982) and 30 years since the launch of his pop…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:06PM

Respect for the Raphaelsons by Trav S.D.

Fans of American pop culture have long admired two famous Raphaelsons (or Rafelsons), from two generations, who left very different legacies. We’ve had occasion to mention them both severa…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:06PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Nederlander Organization to Dim Lights in Honor of James M. Nederlander Sr.

Tomorrow, March 31, in honor of what would have been the 100th birthday of James (Jimmy) M. Nederlander, Sr., the Nederlander Organization plans to dim the lights in all 15 theaters worl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:40PM

Heather Christian's Oratorio for Living Things Opens Off-Broadway March 30 by Talaura Harms

Check out photos of Ars Nova's in-the-round staging—directed by Lee Sunday Evans.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:36PM

Sitzprobe rehearsal clip of "I Am the One" / NEXT TO NORMAL at WCP by Westport Country Playhouse

Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Darlesia Cearcy, and Daniel J. Maldonado rehearse "I Am the One" in the sitzprobe for the upcoming Westport Country Playhouse production of NEXT TO NORMAL, April 5 �…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:33PM

Watch: Test Your Broadway Knowledge Alongside Six Cast in New Episode of Playbill: The Game Show by Playbill

Playbill: The Game Show welcomes the cast of Broadway's Six. Watch the video above and play along as guest host Keri René Fuller tests fellow cast members Courtney Mack, Mallory Maedke, and…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:24PM

KPOP to Broadway with Luna this Fall by Sandi Durell

KPOP, the new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon, will begin performances on Broadway with previews starting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in advance of an opening night on Sunday, N…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 05:20PM

“Cock” at The Ambassadors Theatre

Mike Bartlett’s Cock invites suggestive comments, but the main thing about the play is that it has proved to be a magnet for star casting. Its original production at the Royal Court in …

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 05:19PM

'THE MOTHER w/ THE HAT: Chris Rock, Stephen Adly Guirgis and Bobby Cannavale by Theater Talk Archive

From 2011, an interesting conversation where these 3 great guys are more-than-civil to a columnist who attacked their show in print, and they make some interesting points.

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:18PM

Odds & Ends: Ian McKellen to Play Hamlet at Edinburgh Fringe by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Ian McKellen to Return to Hamlet Ian McKellen will play Hamlet for the third time in his career in a production this summer at the E…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

Joaquina Kalukango Wishes She Was Taught Paradise Square in History Class by Caitlin Moynihan

Joaquina Kalukango was nominated for a 2020 Tony Award for her performance in Slave Play, and now she is back commanding the Broadway stage in the new musical Paradise Square. In the p…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:12PM

The Weekly Roundup, March 30-April 6 by Kyle V. Hiller

Kyle V. Hiller rounds up his picks for this year’s Philly Theatre Week, featuring performances from Esperanza Art Center, Sophie Sucre, Crossroads Comedy, and more.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:09PM

Review: A Song of Songs at The Bushwick Starr by Daniel Krane

Daniel Krane felt the beating heart of this show, but it left him craving more love poems and less enigma. The post Review: A Song of Songs at The Bushwick Starr appeared first on Exeunt Mag…

SOURCE: exeuntnyc.com at 05:03PM

Sarah Jessica Parker Hints That Broadway's Plaza Suite Could Be Filmed by Talaura Harms

The first revival of the Neil Simon comedy is currently running at the Hudson Theatre starring Parker and Matthew Broderick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Lon Chaney Biomusical A Thousand Faces to Premiere at Michigan's Encore Musical Theatre Company by Margaret Hall

Broadway alum Danny Gardner will play the early film star of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Phantom of the Opera.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM

Stephen Sondheim Letters and Other Broadway Treasures Will Be Available at New York International Antiquarian Book Fair by Andrew Gans

The fair will return to New York for its 62nd edition beginning April 21 at the Park Avenue Armory.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:03PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Photos: Stage Adaption of Hayao Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY Closes in Tokyo

SPIRITED AWAY was brought to life at the Imperial Theater in Tokyo, bringing in a full house of attendees. This timeless masterpiece was recreated by the director of Les Misérables, John C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:50PM

See Jessica Vosk, Bryonha Marie Parham, Heidi Blickenstaff, More Celebrate Maestra at Amplify 2022 by Talaura Harms

Kate Baldwin hosted the second annual concert event for the non-profit supporting women and nonbinary musical theatre musicians.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:24PM

VIDEO: A.J. Shively Opens Up About His New Broadway Role in PARADISE SQUARE

Paradise Square is currently in previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it is getting ready to open on Sunday, April 3. A.J. Shively, who plays Irish immigrant Owen Duignan in the new…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:22PM

VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Reveals Broadway Dream Roles on COLBERT

Kristin Chenoweth has revealed her musical theatre dream roles. Chenoweth's selections included playing the Emcee in an all-female production of Cabaret, alongside Ariana DeBose or Beanie F…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:19PM

Elliah Heifetz presents First Generation American by Blair Krassen

Elliah Heifetz skillfully satirizes what it means to be an American in his modern folk album First Generation American. Blair Krassen previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:10PM

In ‘Private,’ we ponder where to draw the line on surveillance by Peter Marks

A new play by Mona Pirnot explores the murky territory of corporate surveillance of employees

SOURCE: Washington Post at 04:06PM

Rapper Dave East headlines free Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival this weekend by Christopher Arnott

The Trinity International Hip Hop Festival returns March 31 through April 3 with dozens of live musicians, rappers, dancers, graffiti artists, speakers, historians and filmmakers. The festiv…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 04:00PM

PFS presents the Green Screen: Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival by Kc Wingert

The film festival will bring a mix of documentary and fiction films that focus on the impacts of climate and environmental change. KC Wingert previews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:00PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Room review – chaos reigns as circus superstar James Thierrée climbs the walls by Chris Wiegand

Massy Opera, FranceThierrée plays an architect whose building won’t behave and a director whose performers don’t listen in a playful if disjointed production Who lives in a house like t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Ian McKellen to play Hamlet at the Edinburgh fringe by Chris Wiegand

The actor will share the role with Danish dancer Johan Christensen in a new production this summer Sir Ian McKellen is to play Hamlet for the third time in his career in a production this su…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

‘A lot of kids’ songs are absolute bangers’: the comedy show about warring children’s entertainers by Brian Logan

Back by popular demand, Ed MacArthur and Kiell Smith-Bynoe are reworking their anarchic show about the rivalry between a toff and a TikToK rapper on the kids’ party scene This doesn’t u…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Edinburgh international festival to feature tales of refugees and migration by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Festival’s 75th anniversary will include stage reimagining of The Jungle Book following Mowgli’s journey as a climate refugee An adaptation of The Jungle Book that reimagines the journey…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Phoenix Dance Theatre review – tender and tense performances mark 40 years by Lyndsey Winship

Peacock theatre, LondonThe Leeds-based company come out fighting with family stories, purposeful dancing and a boxing-themed finale In 1981, Phoenix Dance Company was a group of three men in…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Flo & Joan: the 10 funniest things we have ever seen (on the internet) by Nicola and Rosie Dempsey

The British musical comedians share what makes them laugh, including a strange number of videos involving tiny hands and Debbie Reynolds pretending to be a football Get our weekend culture …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:54PM

Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca present Ni Bien Ni Mal, Todo Lo Contrario by Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith previews Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca’s Ni Bien Ni Mal, Todo Lo Contrario, marking a return to the stage for the company.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:48PM

Kate Baldwin to Join College of New Jersey Concert Spotlighting Composer Andrew Lippa by Margaret Hall

Live Out Loud: The Music of Andrew Lippa will feature songs from Big Fish, The Wild Party, The Addams Family, and You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Six Celebrates 1,000 Performances in London by Leah Putnam

The pop musical about the famous Tudor queens who all married Henry VIII held a special gala March 29.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Paul Robeson quotes on art and protest by Cristiana Lombardo

As a successful actor, athlete, singer and activist, Paul Robeson‘s impact on American culture is profound. At the height of his popularity, he was a cultural leader in the war against fas…

SOURCE: PBS at 03:38PM

Lincoln Center Theater Announces Digital Lottery for THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH

Lincoln Center Theater has announced an online ticket lottery for its production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, beginning with its first previe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM

Transport Group's The Patsy Begins Previews March 30 by Raven Brunner

This revival reunites director Jack Cummings III and solo-actor David Greenspan.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

See New Photos of Debra Messing and Company in Birthday Candles by Michael Wiltbank

The Roundabout Theatre Company production of Noah Haidle's play also features John Earl Jelks and Enrico Colantoni.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Tony Nominee Debbie Allen to Be Honored by Dance Theatre of Harlem by Margaret Hall

Allen will receive the Arthur Mitchell Vision Award.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Hailey Kilgore Cast In Upcoming Tubi Movie Cinnamon by Raven Brunner

The Once on This Island performer stars as a small-town gas station attendant and aspiring singer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:12PM

Ruben Grijalva’s ‘Shoot Me When…’ wins 2022 Will Glickman Award for best Bay Area premiere by Chronicle Staff Report

The show, which was produced by San Francisco Playhouse as an on-demand video stream, takes on memory loss and identity.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 03:09PM

Dianna Agron at the Café Carlyle by Sandi Durell

By Brian Scott Lipton . . . Those of you who remember the musical TV series Glee will recall that many of its episodes centered around one word written on a classroom blackboard. I have no i…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:05PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Dance Review: American Ballet Theatre Performs the Old and New at Kennedy Center by Carolyn Kelemen

  Last night’s opening program for the American Ballet Theatre at the Kennedy Center proved to be bittersweet. Sweet because the ABT dancers appeared fit, fierce, and thrilled to be danci…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:47PM

Review: Dear Evan Hansen from Pioneer Valley Radio 3/30/22 by Mark G. Auerbach

Now on Pioneer Valley Radio. The Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” is playing Hartford’s Bushnell this week. ArtsBeat reporter Mark G. Auerbach reviews. segment begins at: …

SOURCE: pioneervalleyradio.podbean.com at 02:45PM

Emily Padgett and Josh Young Will Star in Sunday in the Park With George in Buffalo by Andrew Gans

Drew Fornarola will direct the Pulitzer Prize-winning Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

The Vari-Lite VL2600 PROFILE Ensured The Sun Came Out on NBC’s Annie Live by Michael Eddy

On Dec. 2, 2021, NBC aired a star-studded, live broadcast of the hit musical Annie. Annie Live was broadcast to a TV audience of over 5 million, with 350 watching in the NBC studio. Award-wi…

SOURCE: PLSN at 02:29PM

GALA Hispanic Theatre to produce world premiere of On Your Feet! in Spanish by News Desk

On Your Feet! la historia de Emilio y Gloria Estefan en español! will play May 5 through June 5. Previous GALA Helen Hayes winners Luis Salgado (director) and Walter "Bobby" McCoy (musical …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:17PM

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust eases COVID-19 restrictions at its venues by Joshua Axelrod / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Proof of vaccination and masks will only now be required at Cultural Trust venues on a “per event basis.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:17PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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News: Dominion Stage Announces Its 2022/2023 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

A musical quest for fire among prehistoric tribes, one man’s dark battle against trickle-down economics, a lesbian couple’s comic subversion of Victorian-era mores, and a modern mother�…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:59PM

Make a Wish! Here's a First Look at Debra Messing & the Cast of Birthday Candles by Lindsey Sullivan

Birthday Candles, starring Debra Messing, officially opens at the American Airlines Theatre on April 10, and here is a first look at the production, which centers on Ernestine Ashworth (Mess…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

K-Pop Superstar Luna to Headline KPOP on Broadway in the Fall by Caitlin Moynihan

KPOP, The Broadway Musical has a star and Broadway dates. The show will bow at Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre with preview performances beginning on October 13 ahead of opening n…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:54PM

Cappies Review of ‘Mamma Mia!’ at Clarksburg High School by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Dazzling costumes, heartfelt characters, stunning choreography, and the timeless songs of pop sensation, ABBA all came together on the Clarksburg High School stage for their production of �…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:47PM

Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ finds light and hope amid teen angst by Christopher Arnott

The national tour of "Dear Evan Hansen" provides all the gravitas, angst and lilting melodies that first drew audiences to this downbeat Broadway hit five years ago. The show is at The Bushn…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 01:45PM

Anything Goes: West End Costume Evolution from Sketch to Stage by Official London Theatre

Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, news and exclusive interviews for top London shows. Whether you like an upbeat musical, a hilarious slapstick comedy, a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:30PM

Review: A Tap-Dancing Soul in Spirit-World Limbo by Brian Seibert

In “Once Upon a Time Called Now,” the tap dancer and musician Michela Marino Lerman tries something new: a theatrical narrative.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:22PM

Theater Time Review: "Little Girl Blue" by Joseph Cervelli

Laiona Michelle is electrifying as Nina Simone.

SOURCE: Theater Time at 01:13PM

Korean Pop Star Luna to Make Broadway Debut in Transfer of KPOP

KPOP debuted in an immersive off-Broadway production in 2017.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:12PM

News: Hippodrome Announces 2022/2023 Broadway Series  by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

BALTIMORE, Md. (Tuesday, March 29, 2022) – Ron Legler, president of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the Hippodrome Theatre, today announced the lineup for the new 2022/2…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:12PM

“It’s An Open Audition” Clip | Better Nate Than Ever | Disney+ by Walt Disney Studios

Welcome to Nate Foster's first audition for the rest of his life. 🎭 Stream Better Nate Than Ever this Friday only on Disney+. In Disney’s musical comedy “Better Nate Than Ever,” 13…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:00PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Rob Berman Will Step Down as City Center Encores! Music Director by Andrew Gans

The 2022 season will also be the last for Encores! music coordinator Seymour “Red” Press.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

11-Hour Stars in the House Raises Nearly $140,000 for Ukraine by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley hosted the live-streamed telethon, which featured Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, and dozens more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:51PM

‘KPOP’ Musical Featuring Korean Recording Star Luna Sets Broadway Opening by Greg Evans

KPOP, a new musical about the global K-pop phenomenon starring Korea’s recording superstar Luna, will arrive on Broadway this fall, producers announced today. The musical will begin previe…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:35PM

Guns, God, and Gomorrah by Jk Clarke

By Tania Fisher . . .  Award winning playwright, Joseph Krawczyk provides yet another beguiling piece of theater in this real-life-events-inspired alluring play. Krawczyk’s leads the way …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:30PM

KPOP to Play Broadway's Circle in the Square Starring K-Pop Singer Luna by Leah Putnam

The work made its award-winning world premiere Off-Broadway in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:26PM

Nikki Renee Daniels Becomes Broadway’s First Black Bobbie in Company by Broadway Black

Nikki Renee Daniels, who usually plays Jenny in Broadway’s Company, will step into the role of Bobbie (played by Katrina Lenk) for both performances on March 30, making her the first Bla…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 12:17PM

In support of Ukraine, Synetic Theater to host benefit April 29 by News Desk

All proceeds go to United Help Ukraine. Performance includes Lyrica Classic's 'Prayer for Peace' concert and Synetic’s 'The Servant of Two Masters.'

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:11PM

Photos: First Look at Debra Messing & More in BIRTHDAY CANDLES

Previews are currently underway for Roundabout Theatre Company's New York premiere of Birthday Candles by Noah Haidle, starring Emmy Award winner Debra Messing, directed by Vivienne Benesch.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

Tea with the Nominees: Part 2 | Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

From the detergent aisle to cuddling your guinea pigs here's some of the ways nominees found out they were nominated. Official London Theatre is the number one site to get theatre tickets, …

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:00PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Pop singer Luna to star in ‘KPOP’ on Broadway this fall by Caitlin Huston

New musical “KPOP” will come to Broadway this October, starring Korean pop singer Luna. This is the Broadway debut for Luna, who started her career as a member of the popular South Korea…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 11:44AM

Nikki Renee Daniels Will Be Broadway's First Black Bobbie in Company March 30 by Raven Brunner

Daniels will step into the role for two performances, replacing Katrina Lenk.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

K-Pop Star Luna to Make Broadway Debut in ‘KPOP’ the Musical by Laura Zornosa

The show, which had an Off Broadway run in 2017, will begin previews this fall at Circle in the Square Theater.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:42AM

See Opening Night Photos of Dominique Morisseau's Confederates Off-Broadway by Michael Wiltbank

The Signature Theatre Production opened March 27.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

The Final Jeopardy! Category Is...Shakespeare's Women by Talaura Harms

Make your wagers, and watch this clip to see how well you stack up against the episode's contestants.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

KPOP Begins Broadway Previews at Circle in the Square Theatre October 13 with K-pop Singer Luna by Leah Putnam

The musical about the K-pop industry made its award-winning world premiere Off-Broadway in 2017.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:42AM

See Pamela Anderson, Richard Thomas & More on The Broadway Show by Lindsey Sullivan

Spring has sprung on Broadway, and The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal has the scoop on both long-running and new productions. Before The Broadway Show airs nationwide this weekend, we're of…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

ANYTHING GOES Starring Sutton Foster Comes to US Cinemas Today!

Anything Goes, starring Tony Award winner Sutton Foster and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall, will be screened across the US today, March 30 in a live record…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:36AM

Nikki Renee Daniels Will Play Bobbie in COMPANY For Both Performances Today

Nikki Renee Daniels has revealed that she will take the stage as Bobbie in Company today, for both the 2pm and 8pm performances! Daniels, who usually plays Jenny, makes her debut in the role…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Sarah Jessica Parker Hints That PLAZA SUITE May Be Filmed

Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker have officially made their return to Broadway in Neil Simon's classic comedy about marri…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:10AM

Denise Gough, Jack Thorne, More West End Faves Receive 2022 BAFTA TV Noms by Raven Brunner

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playwright Thorne's Help has earned six BAFTA TV nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:06AM

Review: She sews “Intimate Apparel” but is snagged by society’s restrictions by Howard Pousner

Like its protagonist, Intimate Apparel has not had the smoothest journey to get here.... The post Review: She sews “Intimate Apparel” but is snagged by society’s restrictions appeare…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:00AM

‘Delves deep into what it truly means to be an addict’: THE RED – Original Theatre (Online show) by Emma Clarendon

This psychological examination of what it means to be an addict is surprisingly moving – but it does feel as though it goes around in circles.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Becky Baumwoll of Broken Box Mime Theater talks using mime to cross barriers by Erin Kahn

Take Shape, Broken Box Mime Theater’s newest devised show, explores ten stories about emergence and transformation. It’s the company’s first Mainstage show in three years, and to cele…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 10:43AM

Oak View Group to Build Las Vegas Entertainment District with Arena, Amphitheater, Casino and Hotel by Michael Eddy

Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, today announced its vision to welcome a newly planned ent…

SOURCE: PLSN at 10:41AM

Photos: Billy Crystal & Company Take First Bows in MR. SATURDAY NIGHT

The new comedy musical, Mr. Saturday Night, starring stage and screen legend Billy Crystal, just began previews on Broadway last night, March 29th and will officially open on Wednesday, Apr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:19AM

Watch: Test Your Broadway Knowledge Alongside Six Cast in New Episode of Playbill: The Game Show by Roberto Araujo

Play along with guest host Keri René Fuller, Courtney Mack, Mallory Maedke, and Hana Stewart in this episode of the original Playbill series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Lindsay Duncan, Hilton McRae, and Emily Bruni Will Star in U.K. Tour of The Dance of Death by Andrew Gans

Mehmet Ergen will direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz's adaptation of the August Strindberg play.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Ian McKellen to Star as Hamlet in Re-Imagined World Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe by Leah Putnam

McKellen will share the role with dancer Luke Schaufuss, son of the production's director and choreographer Peter Schaufuss.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

Everyone & Fancy Ham by NPR

Comedian Hari Kondabolu joins Emma to solve a meat mystery with bestselling author Gillian Flynn, then we talk with baseball legend Sean Doolittle about what he and Emma's mom have in common.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:14AM

[Broadway Grosses w/e 3/27/2022] A Spring Awakening by Ken Davenport

The average capacity for all 24 Broadway shows is just... The post [Broadway Grosses w/e 3/27/2022] A Spring Awakening first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 10:00AM

Review: Political, personal differences come into view in Horizon’s “The Light” by Howard Pousner

The Light, the challenging new play onstage at Horizon Theatre through April... The post Review: Political, personal differences come into view in Horizon’s “The Light” appeared first …

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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See Sarah Jessica Parker's Red Carpet Look for the Broadway Opening of Plaza Suite by Talaura Harms

Parkers stars in the Neil Simon revival with husband Matthew Broderick.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

Sold-Out London Sondheim Concert, Starring Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, Imelda Staunton, More, Adds West End Simulcast by Logan Culwell-Block

Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, and a company of West End stars will also be part of Cameron Mackintosh's Old Friends tribute.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:54AM

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 by Susan Grace

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Gender Euphoria, Episode 9: On Being a 'Trans Trailblazer' by Nicolas Shannon Savard, Scott Turner Schofield

By Nicolas Shannon Savard, Scott Turner Schofield. Gender Euphoria, the podcast, host Nicolas Shannon Savard sits down with actor, writer, consultant, educator Scott Turner Schofield.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:25AM

Hollywood Star Gives Broadway a Much-Needed Boost. Sound Familiar? by Laurence Maslon

A Broadway comeback is a box-office triumph: Parallels abound between two starry shows, more than 80 years apart.

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Can You Solve Playbill's Broadway-Themed Crossword? by Amanda Rafkin, Greg Pliska

Theatre-focused puzzles are among the exclusive content available in Playbill's monthly subscription magazine.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:18AM

‘Told It Like It Was’: Ntozake Shange’s Tales of Black Womanhood by Soyica Diggs Colbert

As ‘For Colored Girls’ returns to the New York stage, we look at how the show found its way from a Bay Area bar to Broadway in 1976.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:18AM

The Chinese Lady by Sandi Durell

                                                            By Carole Di Tosti . . . Based on a true story The Chinese Lady current…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:15AM

Tony Kushner and Rita Moreno Discuss “West Side Story.” by Julia Corbett

Writer Tony Kushner and actress Rita Moreno discuss his winning screenplay for "West Side Story" as well as what went into reviving this classic tale for a modern audience. The post Tony Kus…

SOURCE: PBS at 09:00AM

‘Mrs. Caliban’ at Book-It provides entertaining spin on a monster story by Jerald Pierce

This spin on the 1982 story by Rachel Ingalls offers a surreal journey of self discovery as love blooms between a housewife and a creature from the sea.

SOURCE: The Seattle Times at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the Cast of PLAZA SUITE on the Opening Night Red Carpet

Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick and two-time Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker have officially made their return to Broadway in Plaza Suite. BroadwayWorld's own Richar…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

The Piano Lesson Returns to Broadway by Sandi Durell

Producers Brian Anthony Moreland, Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy announced that August Wilson’s seminal, Pulitzer Prize®-winning drama The Piano Lesson will return to Broadway next …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:45AM

Winners Announced For The 2021 BroadwayWorld UK Awards!

We are excited to announce the winners for the 2021 Broadway UK Awards! As voted for by the public, the awards celebrate the best new productions in the West End and around the country - a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:21AM

The Battle of Being: A Review of “Laced” by About Face Theatre by Nathaniel Fishburn

About Face's new production is full of hard-won joy. In a tense moment, the characters realize how desperately they need to feel light again.

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM

Dance Top 5: April 2022 by Sharon Hoyer

Dance highlights for April.

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On The Red Carpet at Plaza Suite Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . Set to open just prior to the Broadway shutdown, Plaza Suite got put on hold until it’s official opening March 28th at the Hudson Theatre on 44th Street. A star-st…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:00AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 by Ashley Steves

“The Piano Lesson” Gets An Official Fall Date, Last Week’s Broadway Grosses, Grace Takes Us Inside The Glamour Of The “Plaza Suite” Opening “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Mond…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Review: Moonstone Theatre Company's 'Proof' is a compelling, must-see family drama by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

In a remarkable Moonstone production, playwright David Auburn’s absorbing tale of a reluctant math prodigy is a meditation on the pluses and minuses of moving on.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:42AM

Night at the Barracks, North Head by Aussie Theatre

Jessica Mauboy, David Campbell, The Tap Pack, Josh Pyke with Emma Donovan and the Putbacks, Something for Kate, David Hobson

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 07:33AM

Watch: Learn the Choreography From Broadway's SIX by Playbill

"I wanted to make sure that there was a different palette for each of the queens.", shares Six choreographer Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. "Each queen has got such a different story, such a differ…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:24AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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London Theatre At Sea with Cunard & Olivier Awards by Official London Theatre

London Theatre at Sea will feature spectacular performances and an illustrious line-up of guests in conversation about their careers, as well as talks all about every aspect of theatre. Joi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:22AM

Black Swan announces new Leadership team by Aussie Theatre

Black Swan is pleased to announce the appointments of Kate Champion as Artistic Director and Ian Booth as Chief Executive

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:09AM

SpotCo, Rudin lawsuit referred to mediation program by Caitlin Huston

The lawsuit between advertising agency SpotCo and producer Scott Rudin has been referred to the court’s mediation program.  The two parties must attempt to find a solution through that pr…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Bell Shakespeare presents the first performance in new theatre space at Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct by Aussie Theatre

Bell Shakespeare will present the first performance in their new theatre space The Neilson Nutshell at the newly redeveloped Pier

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 05:55AM

First Person: playwright Chinonyerem Odimba on birthing her potent and timely new show by Chinonyerem Odimba

The musical 'Black Love' places the reality of racism centre-stage at the Kiln People often ask how long a play takes to make its way out of you. And it’s always a valid question because …

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 05:24AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Winners of 2022 Richard Rodgers Awards Named | Playbill

Established by the estate of the late Broadway composer, the awards nurture talent not yet established in the New York theatre industry.

SOURCE: Google at 04:12AM

Piano donation to theatre a grand gesture - Cowichan Valley Citizen

Playbill pianist's gift comes at a time when it's needed the most. ... Bernadette Brown, who recently retired as a Playbill Dining Room pianist.

SOURCE: Google at 04:12AM

Samuel L. Jackson Heading Back to Broadway With 'The Piano Lesson' - We Got This Covered

The Piano Lesson Playbill Image via Playbill. The Piano Lesson is set in Pittsburgh in 1936 and tells the story of the Charles family and their ...

SOURCE: Google at 04:12AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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The Phantom of the Opera – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour

The post The Phantom of the Opera – Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 03:33AM

Artemisia Lefay – Ghosts of Weimar Past by Jk Clarke

By Andrew Poretz . . .  “When we study the past, we prevent history from repeating itself. What are the ghosts of Weimar past warning us of?” That’s the thesis presented in Ghosts of …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:26AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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How playwright Chinonyerem Odimba turned a traumatic memory into musical Black Love by Nicole Vassell

The playwright and director of acclaimed play ‘Black Love’ tells Nicole Vassell about its hurtful origins, the importance of representation in theatre and how sibling love can inform our…

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:33AM

Berklee musicians are basking in the 'CODA' Oscar glow by Elizabeth Blair

Berklee College of Music is celebrating CODA's wins for best picture, best adapted screenplay and best supporting actor. Students and alumni worked on the film, along with other award-winnin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:18AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Sam Bowden

The post On the Couch with Sam Bowden appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 01:51AM

‘I grabbed two rings, took my mother, daughter and the cat’: the playwright who fled Kyiv by Natal’ya Vorozhbit

How does it feel to be bombed out of your home town? The author of Bad Roads writes about her desperate departure from Kyiv after Russia’s invasion What should I have taken but didn’t? I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36AM

“Water by the Spoonful” Portrays Addicts’ Anguish Fearlessly—at SF Playhouse by Bdhorwitz

Quiara Alegría Hudes Links Addiction to U.S. Anxieties by Barry David Horwitz The title “Water by the Spoonful” comes from a doctor’s advice on how to give a dehydrated child water—…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 01:10AM
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Matilda Awards reveal Winners for long-waited Awards Night

The post Matilda Awards reveal Winners for long-waited Awards Night appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 12:59AM

Mathew Horne, Keith Allen, More Star in U.K. Tour of The Homecoming Beginning March 30 by Andrew Gans

The tour of the Harold Pinter play launches at Theatre Royal Bath.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Interview: A.J. Shively Digs Into the History Behind Paradise Square

Shively costars in the new musical at the Barrymore Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:24AM

15 Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend April 1-3 - See Christine Lahti in a new Jon Robin Baitz play, 'The Last Five Years,' Bonnie Millig 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, April 1 to Sunday, April 3, for f…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

DANCE NEWS: The Dance World Mourns the Late Nan Melville, Esteemed Dance Photographer by The Dance Enthusiast

Nan became a popular and sought-after photographer specializing in dance. Ever fascinated by art, the performing arts, and travel, she began as a photographer and expanded into videography.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM

10+ Stage Performances to Watch Online This Weekend April 1-3 - See Christine Lahti in a new Jon Robin Baitz play, 'The Last Five Years,' Bonnie Milli 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, April 1 to Sunday, April 3, for f…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM

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