Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Jay Armstrong Johnson Is Having a Gay Old Time in His New Show To My Girls

The comedy about a modern-day gaggle of queer friends is running at the Tony Kiser Theater.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:42PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Penelope, Or How the Odyssey Was Really Written by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The musical gets a great deal of mileage out of its humor particular in its parody of recognizable tropes. "Penelope, Or How The Odyssey Was Really Written" is an entertaining musical comedy…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 10:51PM

Penelope: Greece is the Word by Jk Clarke

By Ron Fassler . . .  With its origins in Greek epic poetry, the clever new musical Penelope: Or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, is using the advertising slogan: “Greece is the Word.�…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:15PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Penelope *** by Barry Gordin

Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written By: Paulanne Simmons April 5, 2022: The Trojan war is over after ten long years. The Greeks are victorious and Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wa…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 09:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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“Intimate Apparel” Probes Conflict Between Love & Marriage—at LHT by Patricia L. Morin

Lynn Nottage Extols Sisterhood for Independent Women by Patricia L. Morin In 1905 New York, Esther (dynamic Jeunée Simon), an independent businesswoman and talented seamstress, creates love…

SOURCE: Theatrius at 08:15PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: IT’S JUST LIKE COMING TO CHURCH (Black Ensemble Theater in Chicago) by Stephen Best

DAWN BLESS A BLESSING IN SCALED-DOWN CHURCH After an almost two year pandemic break, the Black Ensemble Theater BET) is back in business and doing a necessary check in on everyone’s mental…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 07:52PM

Paradise Square Cancels April 7 Performance by Raven Brunner

The performance was cancelled due to unspecified COVID-19 reasons.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:33PM

Review: In ‘Chasing Andy Warhol,’ Street Theater Goes Pop by Alexis Soloski

From Bated Breath Theater Company, the antics of this show, which winds through the East Village, offer little insight into Andy Warhol or his work.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 07:18PM

Playwright Michael Gene Sullivan among Bay Area winners of Guggenheim Fellowship by Lily Janiak

Typical grant amounts range from $30,000 to $45,000, and a baker's dozen of Bay Area residents are among the winners.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 07:13PM

Retelling an ancient myth in the new musical comedy ‘Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written’ at Off-Broadway’s The York by Deb Miller

In ancient Greek mythology, as recounted in Homer’s Odyssey, Penelope is the faithful wife of Odysseus, the King of Ithaca. Despite her husband’s 20-year absence (while fighting the Tro…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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‘Paradise Square’ cancels Thursday performance due to COVID-19 by Caitlin Huston

“Paradise Square” canceled its April 7 performance due to COVID-19 cases detected in the company. The new musical made the announcement about 20 minutes before curtain. A resumption date…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:44PM

2022 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Announced Live on Playbill April 7

Nominees for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring the best in Off-Broadway theatre, will be announced live on Playbill April 7.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Mark Wahlberg To Play Bill Belichick? Sports World Reacts - The Spun

The actor, producer, and Boston native teased a possible biopic on the iconic New England Patriots head coach.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Mayor Adams to help unveil playbill gallery in Times Square - YouTube

With 15 new shows opening by the end of April, the gallery will feature 21 currently running shows and 11 large playbill monoliths.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Tony Awards Reveal 2022 Calendar of Events | Playbill

A complete list of the nominations will be available on Playbill.com following the announcement. A limited number of tickets to the Tony ceremony ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Mayor Adams helps unveil Playbill Gallery - YouTube

The gallery will feature 21 currently running shows and 11 large playbill monoliths.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Giant Playbills in Times Square Welcome Back Theatergoers - NBC New York

A number of new Broadway productions is driving an increase of ticket sales and attendance. NBC New York's Rana Novini reports.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Broadway Playbill Art Gallery Debuts | WBGO

There's now a Broadway playbill grand art gallery open to the public in Times Square. Broadway performer Donnie Kehr says the playbills are 10 ...

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

Giant gallery of Playbills goes up in Times Square featuring current Broadway shows

The gallery will feature 21 currently running shows on 11 large Playbill monoliths. Lauren Glassberg has more on the story.

SOURCE: Google at 06:42PM

AD Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj to Leave American Stage by American Theatre Editors

Maharaj was producing artistic director at the Florida company for just six months.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 06:37PM

Nan Melville, 72, Whose Photography Captured Dance in Many Forms, Dies by Neil Genzlinger

Over a long career, her pictures, whether of famed dance troupes or experimental works, reflected what one admirer called “her love affair with dance.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:26PM

News: Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces 2022/23 Season by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Friendly Faces, Contemporary Classics, Thrilling Theatre Washington, D.C. [April 7, 2022]—Shakespeare Theatre Company and Artistic Director Simon Godwin are thrilled to announce the upcomi…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:12PM

COVID Updates: “Plaza Suite” Pauses as SJP Tests Positive, “Macbeth” Still Off, Patti Scialfa Rocks at Home by Roger Friedman

I am so sorry for all these performers testing positive for COVID. Last night, Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa couldn’t make Clive

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 06:06PM

RUSSIAN ARTIST STAGES PROTEST PERFORMANCE AGAINST BUCHA MASSACRE by Robert Shuman

(Sophia Kishkovsky’s article appeared in The Art Newspaper, 4/7/2022. Photo: Images of the performance about the Bucha massacre were distributed by the independent news site Holod© Telegr…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 06:06PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway in Portland Announces the 2022-2023 Season by Matthew Herzog

Pictured (l-r): Jacqueline B. Arnold as La Chocolat, Robyn Hurder as Nini, Holly James as Arabia, Jeigh Madjus as Baby Dolly in Broadway company of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Photo: Matthew …

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 05:27PM

Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive for Coronavirus by Michael Paulson

Parker’s co-star, Matthew Broderick, who is also her husband, had tested positive earlier this week, and has been out of the show since Tuesday.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:03PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Broadway's Plaza Suite Cancels April 7 Performance by Talaura Harms

Stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick have both tested positive for COVID-19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Odds & Ends: Jeanna de Waal & Corbin Bleu to Lead Mary Poppins at The Muny by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed. Jeanna de Waal & More Cast in Muny's Mary Poppins This casting is practically perfect! Jeanna de Waal, most recently seen on Bro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:54PM

See Who's Bringing Side Show to White Plains Performing Arts Center by Logan Culwell-Block

The Westchester, New York, venue has released full casting for the upcoming production, which starts April 22.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:54PM

Broadway’s ‘Plaza Suite’ Cancels Performances After Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive for COVID-19 by Rebecca Rubin

Broadway’s “Plaza Suite” has canceled Thursday night’s performance because the show’s lead Sarah Jessica Parker has tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes two days after Park…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:32PM

‘A Quick 5’ with with Composer/Conductor/ Musician, Christopher Youstra by Carolyn Kelemen

  Chris Youstra is a man about town. He has conducted, accompanied, and rehearsed dozens of performers throughout the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Currently he holds the titles of Music D…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:30PM

Sarah Jessica Parker Tests Positive For Covid; Broadway’s ‘Plaza Suite’ Cancels Performance by Greg Evans

Tonight’s performance of Broadway’s Plaza Suite has been canceled after Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for Covid today. A second test confirmed the diagnosis. Parker’s husband an…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:27PM

‘Still a work in progress’: what has #MeToo done for women in theatre? by Ella Fox-Martens

The Harvey Weinstein scandal was supposed to usher in a reckoning for the industry. But while some headway has been made, meaningful change has proved elusive When Suzie Miller wrote Prima F…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24PM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch review – Divina De Campo brings drag queen swagger to grunge musical by Mark Fisher

Leeds PlayhousePulsing songs are the bedrock of this show as De Campo’s larger-than-life stage presence is matched by an effortless vocal range John Cameron Mitchell’s grunge musical is …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24PM

Extras: HOW TO GET DANCING WORK FOR STAGE & SCREEN by Aveline Macquoid

How To Get Dancing Work For Stage & Screen Dance can electrify stage and screen audiences, and productions featuring dance, including West Side Story, which premiered on Broadway in 19…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 04:23PM

Two theatre friends dive beneath the surface in ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Soheil Parsa is directing Beatriz Pizano in the play by Federico Garcia Lorca, about a domineering matriarch who essentially puts her five adult daughters under house arrest after the death …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:21PM

Sarah Jessica Parker tests positive for COVID-19, ‘Plaza Suite’ cancels performance by Caitlin Huston

Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, leading “Plaza Suite” to cancel its Thursday evening performance. Her positive test comes after her husband and “Plaza Suite…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:20PM

Allen Branton Lights iHeart AwardsiHeart Awards with Chauvet Professional Fixtures From 4Wall Entertainment by Michael Eddy

Collaboration’s wings take creativity to new heights. The wisdom of this adage was on full display at the 2022 iHeart Radio Music Awards when superstars John Legend and Charlie Puth sat do…

SOURCE: PLSN at 04:19PM

Tony-Winning Actor and Damn Yankees Original Broadway Cast Member Rae Allen Passes Away at 95 by Margaret Hall

Ms. Allen won the Tony for Best Featured Actress in a Play for And Miss Reardon Drinks A Little in 1971.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

Which Sondheim Leading Lady is Sutton Foster's Dream Role? by Logan Culwell-Block

The current Music Man star and two-time Tony winner stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to share her Broadway aspirations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:18PM

David Letterman, Howie Mandel and More Comics Share Comedy Store’s Impact on Their Careers by Jenelle Riley

After almost 50 years as an interviewer, comedian and talk show host, David Letterman’s pedigree on stage feels so firmly established that it’s hard to imagine a situation where he’d b…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:00PM

News: Imagination Stage Announces Two Key Leadership Hires by News Desk (organization-Submitted Press Release)

Bethesda, MD (April 7, 2022) Imagination Stage Board President Patrick O’Neil and President-Elect Kim W. Barnette, PhD announced today that transformational arts leader Jason Najjoum will …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Kimberly Akimbo, Oratorio For Living Things, Black No More & More Earn 2022 Lucille Lortel Nominations by Lindsey Sullivan

The Off-Broadway League has announced nominations in for this year's Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring outstanding achievement off-Broadway. Leading the nominations are the Broadway-bound Kimb…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

See Pics of Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss & Laurence Fishburne in American Buffalo by Lindsey Sullivan

American Buffalo, starring Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss and Laurence Fishburne, officially opens at the Circle in the Square Theatre on April 14, and here is a first look at the production, di…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:48PM

Another male dancer leaves the National Ballet as Brendan Saye departs for Vienna by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

The National Ballet of Canada needs an experienced man to take his place. Artistic director Hope Muir says she has a plan.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:46PM

See Darren Criss, Laurence Fishburne, and Sam Rockwell in New Photos for Broadway's American Buffalo by Raven Brunner

The Neil Pepe-led revival plays at Circle in the Square Theatre through July 10.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Jelani Remy and Aline Mayagoitia Will Head Cast of Goodspeed Cabaret by Andrew Gans

The production will re-create Bob Fosse’s original choreography for “Mein Herr.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

New Off-Broadway Musical ¡Americano! to Celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week With Special $20 Ticket Offer by Andrew Gans

Sean Ewing heads the cast of the musical based on the life of DREAMer Tony Valdovinos.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Elena Araoz, Estefanía Fadul, and Gwynn MacDonald Join The Drama League's Board of Directors by Leah Putnam

The three stage directors bring experience and insights from the stage to the board.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:42PM

Plan a Theatre Career by Natalie Clare

Dream Big & Take Action The post Plan a Theatre Career appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 03:41PM

Lorna Luft – The Joy of Spring by Jk Clarke

By Andrew Poretz . . .  Lorna Luft is a survivor. She survived losing her mother, Judy Garland, as a teenager (never mind the burdens of being an iconic celebrity’s daughter) and eventual…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 03:16PM

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | First Day of Rehearsals by Mirvish Productions

"Welcome to Hogwarts!" Experience the beginning of our journey in Toronto as the #CursedChildCAN cast, creative team, and staff all meet for the first time to begin rehearsals and make som…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:12PM

30 life lessons in 60 seconds #shorts by Matt Rodin

#shorts ✌🏼My name is Matt, and I believe love is who we are. Everything I do is in an effort to tap into people's light so we can form deeper connections with ourselves and one another…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM

Class Notes: From “Little Girl Blue,” Laiona Michelle, Writer & Star by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Laiona Michelle, Writer & Star, from “Little Girl Blue” Class notes actively covers New York’s current theater season on, off, and off-off …

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 03:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Pilobolus marks the 'Big Five-Oh!' with tour stopping at the Byham by Sara Bauknecht

See a selection of works from Pilobolus’ 50-year history when it performs its “Big Five-Oh!” show April 9 at Byham Theater.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:51PM

West End vs. Broadway: Lucy St. Louis & Emilie Kouatchou on Making History in PHANTOM by TheaterMania

Following on from our inaugural edition of West End vs. Broadway, we have once again teamed up with our London sister site WhatsOnStage, but this time we're bringing you two trailblazers of …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:33PM

Watch the Trailer for New West End Production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast by TheaterMania

Disney's Beauty and the Beast is coming to London this summer in a newly reimagined staging running June 24-September 17 at the London Palladium. Heading the company are Courtney Stapleton a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:33PM

Aladdin's Adam Jacobs and Betsy Morgan Star in Drury Lane's The King and I, Opening April 7 by Andrew Gans

Alan Paul directs a cast that also includes Christine Bunuan, Paulina Yeung, and Ethan Le Phong.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:33PM

2022 Tony Awards: Full awards season calendar revealed by Sam Eckmann

With the end of the 2021-2022 Broadway season rapidly approaching, the Tony Awards have announced their full calendar of events ahead of the 2022 ceremony. The 75th annual Tony Awards will r…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 02:30PM

Review: Exploring Nature and Nightlife at Martha Graham by Gia Kourlas

Martha Graham Dance Company brings two premieres and a classic to the City Center Dance Festival. The best new work? A soulful score by Jason Moran.

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

Review: ‘Fefu and Her Friends’ heralds a thrilling new chapter for ACT by Lily Janiak

Under Pam MacKinnon's direction, "Fefu" is art that's worthy of a city as dynamic and inventive as San Francisco.

SOURCE: San Francisco Chronicle at 02:09PM

How Comedy Store Co-Founder Mitzi Shore Transformed Iconic Comedian Hub by Jenelle Riley

No matter how many people tied to the Comedy Store you ask about the late Mitzi Shore, the connective tissue between their answers is an almost identical impression of the late owner. David …

SOURCE: Variety at 02:00PM

VIDEO: Krystal Joy Brown Shares Her Journey from Teaching Gymnastics to Booking HAMILTON on Season Two Premiere of Survival Jobs: A Podcast

Happy Season Two Premiere, Survivors!! Your favorite podcast hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo are back with the wonderfully talented, inspiring, and genuine Broadway leading lady,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Jelani Remy to Star as The Master of Ceremonies in CABARET at Goodspeed Musicals

Goodspeed Musicals will kick off its first full season of musicals since 2019 with the spring production of Kander and Ebb’s dazzling and daring classic, Cabaret. The Kit Kat Klub comes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

‘The Wanderer’ Review: A Dion Musical Hits All the Familiar Notes by Juan A. Ramírez

A new production about the 1960s doo-wop idol follows the usual rise-and-fall formula. Still, the songs are wonderful, as is the angel-voiced ensemble.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 01:54PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 4/7/2022

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/7/2022 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM

Nominations announced for Off-Broadway’s 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards by Deb Miller

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre with additional support provide…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:45PM

Theatre Jobs Beyond the Stage by Natalie Clare

So much to do outside the spotlight! The post Theatre Jobs Beyond the Stage appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 01:30PM

Photos: First Look at Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss in AMERICAN BUFFALO

American Buffalo will open at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 W 50th Street) on Thursday, April 14, 2022, exactly two years after it was originally scheduled to open, for a strictly l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:24PM

Tell Us In 10: Oliver Kaderbhai by Harriet Hughes

In our profile series, Tell Us In 10, we ask cast members and creatives of top London shows to tell us all about themselves in just 10 questions. This week we hear from Oliver Kaderbhai, the…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 01:16PM

KIMBERLY AKIMBO & ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Lead Nominations for 2022 Lucille Lortel Awards

Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced today by theatre veterans Lilli Cooper and Lea DeLaria, stars of Broadway’s P…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM

Check Out the Music Video for 'Familia' by Jaime Lozano by Leah Putnam

Lozano's upcoming concert at Lincoln Center will feature Nicholas Edwards, Eden Espinosa, Javier Ignacio, Shereen Pimentel, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:12PM

Historic Comedy Store, Birthplace of Comedians David Letterman, Jim Carrey and More, Turns 50 by Jenelle Riley

The Comedy Store turns 50 this year, and it’s now known as a storied birthplace for the careers of literally hundreds of comedians — from David Letterman to Jim Carrey to Whoopi Goldberg…

SOURCE: Variety at 01:00PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Lucille Lortel Nominations by Sandi Durell

Most Nominations to: Kimberly Akimbo & Oratorio for Living Things – 6; Black No More & On Sugarland – 5 Nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Ach…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:52PM

Jewish diversity is becoming an ever more vibrant issue onstage by Peter Marks

New efforts — a Black Shylock, commissions for Jewish playwrights of color — are occurring at the intersection of race and Judaism.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:33PM

Tony-Winning Kinky Boots Struts Back to New York Stage by Caitlin Moynihan

Everybody say yeah! Kinky Boots is returning to New York City this summer. The Tony-winning musical will bow at off-Broadway's Stage 42 beginning on July 26 with opening night set for Augus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:33PM

2022 Lucille Lortel Awards: See the Complete List of Nominees by Logan Culwell-Block

Kimberly Akimbo and Oratorio for Living Things lead the pack for the Off-Broadway honors, which will be handed out at NYU Skirball Center May 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33PM

From page to stage; this year’s Best Costume Design Olivier nominees by Kitty Underwood

We thought it would be great to show off the evolution of the costume design from on the page to on the stage for our Best Costume Design nominees this year The post From page to stage; this…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 12:26PM

Lucille Lortel Award Nominations 2022. Off Broadway’s Best by Jonathan Mandell

Below are the nominations for the 37th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. “Kimberly Akimbo” and “Oratorio for Living Things” have the most nom…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 12:25PM

Broadway's Hangmen Will Offer Digital Lottery and In-Person Rush Tickets by Talaura Harms

The Martin McDonagh Olivier-winning comedy begins previews April 8 at the Golden Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Get a First Look at New Musical Grace Making Its World Premiere at Ford's Theatre by Leah Putnam

The new work from Nolan Williams, Jr. and Nikkole Salter explores Black culinary history and the challenges facing small Black businesses.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Free Broadway's Future Songbook Series Will Spotlight Songs of Danny Ursetti and Lauren Taslitz by Andrew Gans

Producer John Znidarsic will host the concert evening at the New York Public Library.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:06PM

Kimberly Akimbo, Assassins, and More Earn 2022 Lortel Award Nominations

Get the complete list of off-Broadway nominees here.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:06PM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Heath Saunders Makes Debut as Jamie in COMPANY

Heath Saunders made their debut as Jamie in Company on Broadway in both shows yesterday, April 6th! 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:57AM

Daddy review: Jeremy O Harris’s play is nothing short of a masterpiece by Isobel Lewis

Harris’s play shocks – but never for shock’s sake

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:48AM

Stage and Screen Actor Nehemiah Persoff Passes Away at 102

Stage and screen actor Nehemiah Persoff has passed away at 102 years old. 

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:46AM

From ‘Cabaret’ to ‘Hamilton’ the top 12 must-see spring theater shows in Connecticut by Christopher Arnott

The top 12 theater shows for a renewed spring arts season include the return of "Hamilton," a local production of "Rent," several sociopolitical dramas and some outrageous comedy.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:42AM

Watch Scenes From the New London Revival of Disney's Beauty and the Beast

The classic musical returns to the West End this summer.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33AM

West End vs. Broadway: Lucy St. Louis & Emilie Kouatchou on Making History in Phantom

St. Louis and Kouatchou are the first Black performers to take on the role of Christine in London and New York.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:33AM

LISTEN: Alex Brightman & Michael Ceveris Sing 'Under Pressure' from 'Rockers on Broadway' Album

In addition to Brightman and Cerveris, the album includes songs from Paul Williams, Micky Dolenz, LaChanze, Christian Hoff, Alice Ripley, Constantine Maroulis, Emma Hunton, Donald Webber Jr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31AM

The Tony Awards Announce Calendar of Events for 2022

The Tony Awards have announced the calendar of official events for the 2021-2022 Tony Awards season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:16AM

A Trisha Brown Masterpiece, ‘Reset’ on an Inclusive Troupe by Lauren Wingenroth

Candoco, a British dance company that has disabled and non-disabled dancers, makes its New York debut with Brown’s “Set and Reset/Reset” at BAM.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:05AM

Daddy: A Melodrama review – Black art, white money and love in Speedos by Arifa Akbar

Almeida, LondonA white billionaire art collector’s relationship with a young Black artist forms the heart of this bold, brawny play about race, patronage and exploitation Ever since Suns…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03AM

Project Dictator review – meta clowning lays bare real terror by Miriam Gillinson

New Diorama theatre, LondonRhum + Clay’s latest devised work is a Russian doll of a production whose layers peel back to reveal a fearful reality We begin with a political sketch show that…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:03AM

Watch Eddie Redmayne Test His Fantastic Beasts Knowledge on The Tonight Show by Raven Brunner

The Tony winner and current Olivier nominee also opened up about starring in his dream role in West End's Cabaret.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

Tony Awards Reveal 2022 Calendar of Events by Andrew Gans

The 75th annual ceremony will take place June 12 at Radio City Music Hall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM

‘Courtroom fireworks are what Aaron Sorkin does best’: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD – West End by Maryam Philpott

Aaron Sorkin’s much-anticipated production of To Kill a Mockingbird may have had to exchange original British lead Rhys Ifans for the equally impressive Rafe Spall, but otherwise emerges r…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM

Review: An ill wind of distrust howls in Outfit’s “Wolf at the End of the Block” by Jim Farmer

It’s billed as a thriller, but Theatrical Outfit’s The Wolf at the... The post Review: An ill wind of distrust howls in Outfit’s “Wolf at the End of the Block” appeared first on AR…

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 11:00AM

Why U Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Trying To Get Your Audience To Do This by Ken Davenport

The theater has a significant disadvantage compared to other businesses... The post Why U Shouldn’t Waste Your Time Trying To Get Your Audience To Do This first appeared on Ken Davenport.

SOURCE: kendavenport.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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John C. Rice: The Man Who Kissed May Irwin in “The Kiss” by Trav S.D.

Just a few of the known fragments on actor John C. Rice (John C. Hillburg, 1857-1915), who, in addition to being a stage star, is one of history’s first identifiable screen actors. A child…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:54AM

Kenny Leon Honored at Theatre Forward’s 2022 Gala by Sandi Durell

By Melissa Griegel . . . The 2022 Theatre Forward Gala took place on April 4th at the Edison Ballroom. The celebration honored Tony and Obie Award winning director, producer, and actor Ken…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:52AM

Tony Awards returns to full calendar of events by Caitlin Huston

The Tony Awards have returned to a full calendar of in-person events for the first time since the 2018-2019 season.  Nominations for the 75th Annual Tony Awards will be announced on Tues., …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:50AM

KINKY BOOTS Will Return to NYC for Off-Broadway Run This Summer

Today, it was announced that the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, Kinky Boots, will return for a highly anticipated Off-Broadway engagement at Stage 42. Performances will begin on Ju…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:30AM

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - Full Trailer - UK & Ireland Tour by Disney On Broadway

Experience Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at: Palace Theatre, Manchester Thursday 31 March - Saturday 4 June 2022 The London Palladium Friday 24 June – Saturday 17 September 2022 Bristol…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:24AM

Tony-Winning Kinky Boots Will Open Off-Broadway This Summer by Andrew Gans

The Harvey Fierstein-Cyndi Lauper musical will play Stage 42.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:24AM

Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard | Ceremony by Official London Theatre

Welcome to the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard ceremony as we reveal the winners in a ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-clas…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:18AM

Shakespeare Theatre Company announces 2022/23 lineup by News Desk

A season focused on love, loss, and the spaces between.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:15AM

Green Carpet Show | Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard by Official London Theatre

Join Angellica Bell, Emma B, Frank DiLella and Anita Rani on the green carpet, talking to this year's nominees at the Olivier Awards 2022 with Mastercard. Established in 1976, the Olivier A…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:13AM

‘Kinky Boots’ will play an Off-Broadway run this summer by Caitlin Huston

“Kinky Boots” will return to New York this summer at the Off-Broadway theater Stage 42.  The Tony-Award winning musical returns to the city after a six-year Broadway run, which ended in…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:05AM

What to see, do and hear: George W. Bush paintings, Yo-Yo Ma, Pete the Cat by ArtsATL Staff

THEATER                       ... The post What to see, do and hear: George W. Bush paintings, Yo-Yo Ma, Pete the Cat appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 10:00AM

Joaquina Kalukango (‘Paradise Square’): From standing O’s to Tony upset? by Sam Eckmann

It is not an unusual occurrence to see audiences rise up to their feet in appreciative applause at the end of a Broadway show. But something rarer is occurring nightly at the Ethel Barrymore…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 10:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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The Boots Are Back! KINKY BOOTS Returns to NYC by Kinky Boots On Broadway

COMING TO STAGE 42 • PERFORMANCES BEGIN JULY 26 EVERYBODY SAY YEAH! THIS SUMMER, THE HUGE-HEARTED HIT RETURNS TO NYC. KINKY BOOTS has inspired audiences around the world, and now it’s …

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:59AM

Disney's Beauty and the Beast | 2022 West End Trailer by Official London Theatre

This beloved ‘tale as old as time’ has been brought to life on stage like never before, with all the charm and elegance audiences expect from Belle and her Beast. 28 years after its Broa…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:54AM

Martin McDonagh Returns to Broadway With ‘Hangmen’ After Pandemic Pause: ‘I’ve Learned a Few Hard Truths’ by Brent Lang

Martin McDonagh has a profound feeling of déjà vu these days. The last time he was in New York, McDonagh was in the thick of Broadway previews for “Hangmen,” his criminally funny look …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:49AM

Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu, Andréa Burns, More Cast in Muny's Mary Poppins by Andrew Gans

John Tartaglia will direct the family favorite at St. Louis' outdoor venue this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:48AM

Benefactor Gala Honors Steve Tyrell – Palm Beach by Sandi Durell

The Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook is hosting its 2022 Benefactor Gala on Friday, April 29, at 6pm.  This year’s event will be held at an estate in Palm Bea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:36AM

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, April 7, 2022 by Susan Grace

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MORE THEATER UPDATES by Sandi Durell

Happening On and Off Broadway: – Mrs. Doubtfire Original Cast Recording & reopening April 14; Science at TFTNC; Chekhov + Turgenev at Sheen Center; SAY 20th Annual Benefit Gala-Mariska…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 09:30AM

Photos: First Look at Keala Settle, Tom Francis, and More in & JULIET

& Juliet has announced additional casting, including stage and screen veterans Keala Settle, Julius D'Silva, and Tom Francis. They will join the currently cast Olivier Award winners Mir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:21AM

‘Kinky Boots’ Sets Summer Return Off Broadway by Sarah Bahr

A revival of the Tony-winning Cyndi Lauper-Harvey Fierstein collaboration will begin performances at Stage 42 in July.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:12AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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P3 Productions Launched to ‘Uplift New Voices and Communities’ by Matthew Wexler

Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, and Fiona Howe Rudin have launched P3 Productions with a slate of new projects to shape the next generation of live theater. The post P3 Productions Launched to…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:54AM

Update: Off-Broadway's Suffs Goes on Hiatus Through April 10; Opening Night Reviews Will ...

For tickets and more information, visit PublicTheater.org. Click Here to Shop for Theatre Merchandise in the Playbill Store. RELATED:.

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At the FIND Festival, Different Ways of Staging the Real by A.J. Goldmann

At Berlin’s FIND festival of new international drama, several productions use transcripts to explore questions of state power and identity.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 08:36AM

Kinky Boots Will Return to New York for Off-Broadway Run This Summer

The Tony-winning Cyndi Lauper-Harvey Fierstein musical will run at Stage 42.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:33AM

Hedwig and the Angry Inch review: Divina de Campo whips up a froth of sheer delight by Holly Williams

Jamie Fletcher’s production is a rackety and raucous triumph

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:24AM

Project Dictator, New Diorama Theatre review - anarchic satire by Gary Naylor

Political lesson on the dangers of populism fails to hit home Loud madcap comedy morphs into mime and flops when it should fly When Rhum + Clay conceived this show, the idea of a comic becom…

SOURCE: theartsdesk.com at 08:12AM

The Muny's MARY POPPINS to Star Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu, Andréa Burns, and More!

The Muny announced today that Jeanna de Waal, Corbin Bleu, Andréa Burns, Nehal Joshi, and Darlesia Cearcy will star in the high-flying production of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s�…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04AM

“DADDY” by Libby Purves and Friends

 QUEER AS FOLK BY THE INFINITY POOL Jeremy O Harris is a much feted American playwright (a Tony for Slave Play) adept at drilling in to the moment:  BLM, fashionable white guilt, showy t…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 08:03AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Thursday, April 7, 2022 by Ashley Steves

Broderick Out With COVID, “A Strange Loop” Postpones, “Assassins” To Hold Benefit Concert “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre h…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

On the Couch with Matt Harvey

The post On the Couch with Matt Harvey appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:17AM

‘A real cheerer-upper of a show’: HMS PINAFORE – Wilton’s Music Hall by John Chapman

After a trying day (don’t ask), it was particularly pleasing therefore to unwind with Sasha Regan’s All-Male HMS Pinafore at Wilton’s Music Hall in the East End.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM

Ten Minutes Ago | From RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein

"Ten Minutes Ago" From RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Performed by Julie Andrews and Jon Cypher Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Listen now to the CINDERELLA1957 …

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:00AM

The Prince is Giving a Ball | From RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA by Rodgers & Hammerstein

"The Prince is Giving a Ball" From RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA Performed by Robert Penn and the CINDERELLA Ensemble Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Listen now…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Meet your new Friends ahead of their national tour

The post Meet your new Friends ahead of their national tour appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

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A LETTER TO MOLLY to open at Ensemble Theatre by Aussie Theatre

Mark Kilmurry, Artistic Director, Ensemble Theatre is thrilled to announce that Ensemble will see the World Premiere of A LETTER

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:35AM

Toby Schmitz and Alison Whyte to star in Peter Pan – The 360° Adventure by Aussie Theatre

Toby Schmitz and Alison Whyte will be joining the cast of upcoming major theatrical production Peter Pan – The 360°

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:25AM

Jesse Williams says he was ‘terrified’ of stripping for his Take Me Out Broadway debut by Peony Hirwani

‘I asked to do something that was scary and challenging and made me earn it and made me feel alive and not comfortable,’ actor said

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:18AM

Hannah Gadsby: Ten Steps to Nanette

The post Hannah Gadsby: Ten Steps to Nanette appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:04AM

HSO to play live score at screening of ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ by Susan Dunne

Hartford Symphony Orchestra will present a live score at a screening of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" on April 23 and 24.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

Review: Backyard Theater’s ‘A Number’ offers an emotional and ethical view of human cloning by Christopher Arnott

Backyard Theater Ensemble is performing Caryl Churchill's cloning conundrum "A Number" at Hole in the Wall Theater in New Britain through April 9.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Theater J and Mosaic Theater partner to aid Ukrainian charities April 28 by News Desk

A benefit reading of short Ukrainian plays based on what the playwrights are experiencing in their war-torn country.

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:56AM

Restless Dance Theatre debuts their new work Exposed!

The post Restless Dance Theatre debuts their new work Exposed! appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 05:36AM

The 47th | Old Vic | Trailer by Official London Theatre

It is 2024 and as America goes to the polls, democracy itself is on the brink. Who takes the White House – and at what cost? The exciting new play by Mike Bartlett and directed by Rupert G…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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Sydney Film Festival reveals first films for 2022

The post Sydney Film Festival reveals first films for 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 04:18AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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May Have Spoken Too Soon About Salary Transparency Efforts by Joe Patti

Apropos to my post yesterday about New York City requiring employers to list their salary range starting next month, I was happy to Vu Le’s tweet about Washington State passing a similar l…

SOURCE: insidethearts.com at 03:24AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Writers Peter Kellogg and Stephen Weiner Explore The Odyssey Through Penelope's Eyes

Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written is currently running at the York Theatre Company.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:03AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Divina de Campo: ‘I’m constantly referred to as madam, even with a shaved head’ by Isobel Lewis

The ‘Drag Race UK’ finalist can be seen licking faces and riding car bonnets in a new staging of cult musical ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’. They talk to Isobel Lewis about gender, pro…

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:54AM

Can Theatre Heal Trauma? A Case Study From India by American Theatre Editors

This excerpt from a new book about performance activism looks at pandies theatre, which has devised plays with and for marginalized youth in the slums of New Delhi.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:50AM

Why Weren’t Women Allowed to Act in Shakespeare’s Plays? by Elizabeth Steinway

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why weren’t women allowed to act i…

SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 01:41AM

Off-Broadway Review: CONFEDERATES (Signature Theatre) by Gregory Bernard

CAN YOU BE A CONFEDERATE TO CONFEDERATES? Elijah Jones and Kristolyn Lloyd I’ve noticed “Permission for Engagement” becoming a recent trend in new productions by Black female playwrigh…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 01:25AM

Broadway Grand Gallery Art Installation Launches With 10-Foot Tall Playbills in Times Square April 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

Alex Newell and Jessica Vosk perform at the kick-off event for the installation that will be on display through June 15.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:00AM
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY (Odyssey) by Marc Wheeler

M-I-C-K-E-Y (WHY-OH-WHY-OH-WHY?!) When I saw Lucas Hnath’s name attached to A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney – a boldly-titled play now getting…

SOURCE: stageandcinema.com at 12:52AM

Penelope, or How The Odyssey Was Really Written Opens at York Theatre Company April 7 by Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block

The Off-Broadway company presents the new musical re-telling of the Greek epic at The Theater at St. Jean's.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

World Premiere of Heartbeat Opera's Quando Begins April 7 Off-Broadway at the McKittrick Hotel by Leah Putnam

There will be only five shows of the short film and live performance mashup.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

World Premiere of Beastgirl at the Kennedy Center Begins April 7 by Margaret Hall

The new musical follows three sisters from the Dominican Republic and the challenges they face in starting new lives in the United States.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:33AM

2022 Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Announced Live on Playbill April 7 by Logan Culwell-Block

POTUS stars Lilly Cooper and Lea DeLaria will announce nominees for the Off-Broadway honors.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

Podcast Review Of SUFFS by Corine Cohen

Corine’s podcast review of “SUFFS!” Print review is also on the site. I kept them as two reviews. Please look at both and see Suffs you will thank me later!  

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 12:18AM

On the Town with Chip Deffaa: “Rent” at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts: An Appreciation by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

This production was an ensemble success—which is what Jonathan Larson was hoping to achieve—so I’d like to mention every member of the company.   Not just the leads, whom I very much…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 12:08AM

Broadway's A Strange Loop Postpones Broadway Start to April 11 | Playbill

The Pulitzer-winning musical features a book, music, and lyrics by Michael R. Jackson.

SOURCE: Google at 12:06AM

Watch: Learn the Choreography From Broadway's The Music Man - YouTube

Playbill. 159K subscribers. Subscribe. “'76 Trombones' is all about belief. It's all about faith,” shares The Music Man choreographer Warren ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:06AM

Mark Wahlberg confidently says he can play Bill Belichick in a biopic - Patriots Wire

Bill Belichick is one of the most unique figures in the NFL. He's arguably the greatest coach in league history and he's also someone who rarely ...

SOURCE: Google at 12:06AM

“SUFFS” Review: We Heard One Note When Security Stepped Outside to Smoke, and It Felt Disjointed by Broadway Beat

by Zach Raffio. @zachraffio. NEW YORK, NY - SUFFS, the Public Theater’s new musical showcasing the long struggle for voter equality in...

SOURCE: www.thebroadwaybeat.com at 12:00AM

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