Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Jennifer Coolidge and White Lotus Creator Mike White to headline VIVID Sydney’s largest festival yet

The post Jennifer Coolidge and White Lotus Creator Mike White to headline VIVID Sydney’s largest festival yet appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:46PM

Review: ‘Putting It Together’ at The Colonial Players of Annapolis by Sue Tilberry

 “Putting it Together,” a musical review of Stephen Sondheim’s songs, is a fast-paced, intimate portrayal of the bright and dark aspects friendship, marriage, and relationships. Loose…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:45PM

Theatre Review: ‘Grease’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Herb Merrick

  The musical “Grease” (music, lyrics, and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, with additional songs by John Farrar) has remarkably survived over 50 years of Broadway and West End prod…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:11PM

Why reading books is good for society, wellbeing and your career

The post Why reading books is good for society, wellbeing and your career appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:09PM

Video: Watch the Complete Final THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Curtain Call on Broadway

Watch the complete curtain call from today's final curtain call of The Phantom of the Opera. Broadway's longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, took its final Broadway bow toda…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06PM

Theatre Review: ‘Ragtime’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Dr. Mark Dreisonstok

  Riverside Center for the Performing Arts in Fredericksburg, VA is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. It is including some very special shows this year, including the current produc…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:04PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Theatre Review: ‘Nevermore’ by Stillpointe Theatre Collective at Area 405 by Max Garner

It is a chaotic time for several of Baltimore’s small theater companies. Stillpointe Theatre, Rapid Lemon Productions, and Baltimore Shakespeare Factory all lost their performance spaces a…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 10:08PM

'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years by Mark Kennedy / Associated Press

It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a reprise of “The Music of the Night” performed by the current cast, previous actors in the show — including original s…

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:07PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Camelot’s Round Table Looks Pretty Square at Lincoln Center  by David Cote

This revival — with a new book by Aaron Sorkin — is spare, drab and somehow takes the Lerner and Loewe classic both too literally and not seriously enough.

SOURCE: The New York Observer at 09:46PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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The Phantom of the Opera - 35 Years by American Theatre Wing

Help Us Say Goodbye to The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and celebrate Phantom's 35 Historic Years on Broadway. To watch full episode of Working in the Theatre featuring Phantom: https:…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:18PM

Michael Crawford Posts Tribute to Phantom of the Opera by Diep Tran, Andrew Gans

The OG Phantom was not in attendance on the closing night of the hit Broadway show, but he left a note.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:06PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Bad Cinderella — Campy, But Not Classic by Jena Tesse Fox

Yet again, Andrew Lloyd Webber has created a musical with a titular protagonist rejected by mainstream society for not meeting popular beauty standards—but unlike The Phantom of the Opera,…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 07:14PM

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ will end in Toronto July 2 by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

After 13 months, Mirvish says “Cursed Child” set a record for longest running professional play in Canadian history.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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A fun sampling of Sondheim in ‘Putting It Together’ at Colonial Players of Annapolis by Charles Green

A lovely way to experience the composer's power, beauty, and brilliance.

SOURCE: dctheaterarts.org at 06:48PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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FAT HAM at the American Airlines Theater on 42nd Street by Richard Seff

There is an article in the Playbill for Fat Ham on Broadway that quotes the play’s author James Ijames. In adapting Shakespeare’s Hamlet, he tells us he only “intended to disrupt the s…

SOURCE: onandoffbroadwaytheaterreviews.com at 05:39PM

Fans Gather as ‘Phantom’ Ends a Record Broadway Run by Michael Paulson

The final day of “The Phantom of the Opera” was marked by a combination of nostalgia and celebration at the Majestic Theater. It is closing on an unexpectedly high note.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:36PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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The Phantom Of The Opera closes on Broadway tonight by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo After thirty-five years of haunting the Majestic Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera will close tonight. This post The Phantom Of The Opera closes on Broa…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:42PM

AN EXTRAORDINARY FEAT’: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ENDS ITS 35-YEAR BROADWAY RUN by Robert Shuman

(David Smith’s article appeared in the Guardian, 4/15; via Pam Green; Photo: The Phantom of the Opera has been seen by more than 140 million people worldwide. Photograph: Angela Weiss/AFP…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 04:26PM

This Week on Broadway for April 16, 2023: The Phantom of the Opera by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about the closing of The Phantom of the Opera. Reviews include: Camelot, Fat Ham (Broadway), White Girl In Danger @ Tony Kiser Thea…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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LIVE from PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Closing Night Red Carpet by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge is LIVE from the Majestic Theatre with the red carpet arrivals for the final performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's PHANTOM OF THE OPERA! Tonight is the final …

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:06PM

‘Kooza’ is Cirque du Soleil distilled to its essence with signature risks and humour by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The acts, as expected, are world-class and nicely varied. And the clowns are even funny, not always a guarantee.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:04PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Emilie Kouatchou: The Phantom of the Opera by bwaySHO

Happy trails to everyone at The Phantom of the Opera! Emilie Kouatchou performing at #CurtainUp changed what phantom could be. Full performance on bwaySHO YT! 🎥: @bwaySHO #thephantomo…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:49PM

Lincoln Center Theater's Camelot Will Release a Cast Recording by Meg Masseron

Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, and Jordan Donica lead the Aaron Sorkin-helmed revival of Lerner and Loewe's classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:42PM

Laird Mackintosh will step into the title role at ‘Phantom of the Opera’ final performance by Ruthie Fierberg

Former “Phantom of the Opera” company member Laird Mackintosh will play the role of the Phantom for the show’s final performance on April 16. Mackintosh steps in for Ben Crawford, who …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:41PM

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Share First Glimpses of Their Elphaba and Glinda From Wicked Movie Musicals by Meg Masseron, Logan Culwell-Block

The first installment of the film version of the hit Broadway musical will premiere in theatres November 27, 2024.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:12PM

Ben Crawford Out Of Final Broadway Performance of PHANTOM; Laird Mackintosh Will Play The Title Role

Current Phantom of the Opera star Ben Crawford will be out of the show for the final Broadway performance. Longtime Phantom Laid Mackintosh will step into the role this evening.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Oliver! – Lionel Bart’s classic musical comes to Leeds Playhouse for Christmas by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Leeds Playhouse are to stage Lionel Bart's classic musical Oliver! from November 2023. Are you ready for some Oom Pah Pah? This post Oliver! – Lionel Bart’s classic music…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:42PM

Laird Mackintosh Will Play Phantom of the Opera's Final Broadway Performance; Principal Ben Crawford Sidelined by Meg Masseron, Andrew Gans

Broadway's longest-running musical plays its final performance April 16 after a historic 35-year-long run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

Camelot Broadway Review by Jonathan Mandell

There are bright shining moments aplenty in the latest Broadway revival of “Camelot,” the 1960 Lerner and Loewe musical about the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 01:30PM

Photos: Director Jon M Chu Shares First Look at Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in WICKED Movie

On his Instagram account, director Jon M Chu shared a first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the two-part Wicked film adaptation currently filming in the U.K. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at noon (Broadway Time)
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‘Wicked’ stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo share first images of movie musical by Christopher Rosen

These Instagram photos are gonna be popular. On Sunday, “Wicked” movie musical stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shared the first looks of their famed characters in the upcoming two-…

SOURCE: Gold Derby at 12:50PM

‘Wicked’ Movie First Look: Ariana Grande’s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Make Their Debuts by Rebecca Rubin

Good news! She’s dead. Director Jon M. Chu has revealed the first look at Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in the movie version of “Wicked.” “You weren’t told t…

SOURCE: Variety at 12:32PM

Exclusive: Oh My Pod You Guys- Lesli Margherita: Like the Pizza, Not the Drink

In this episode, Jayke is joined by Broadway star, Lesli Margherita, to talk all things Matilda, tap dancing in a gold tuxedo on a Broadway stage, and performing on the West End. Lesli share…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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Riverside’s Intoxicating 42nd Street Is As Good As It Gets by Bill Hirschman

Riverside Theatre’s intoxicating production of 42nd Street is as good as it gets -- anywhere. This high-spirited show is awash in entertainment from beginning to end and you’ll remain a …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 11:54AM

My Own Take: "The Coast Starlight" Off Broadway by Frank Rizzo

Photos by T. Charles Ericxkson The show: “The Coast Starlight” What makes it special: A new play by Keith Bunin. It also sta…

SOURCE: ShowRiz at 11:51AM

Photo: First Look at the PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Final Company Portrait

The longest-running Broadway show of all time, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will play its final New York performance at The Majestic Theatre today, Sunday, April 16 at 5PM, after a record-breaki…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:48AM

In ‘A Great Wilderness,’ a conversion therapist faces a reckoning by Alex Miller

Missed opportunities in the script offset an otherwise solid production at Benchmark

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:30AM

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Hamnet at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon by Emma Clarendon

Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon takes a look at what critics have said about Lolita Chakrabarti’s staging of Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, Hamnet.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Hear All About Onstage Mishaps and More on Elaine Paige on Sunday by Broadway.com

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige presents show tunes, movie songs, the la…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:42AM

‘Our identity is being stolen’: survivors plead for halt to dramas about Grenfell by Mark Townsend and Vanessa Thorpe

Residents and members of bereaved families call on BBC and National Theatre to scrap productions The BBC and the National Theatre are facing rising hostility over two high-profile production…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

If You Fall review – an emotive journey through the pitfalls of end-of-life care by Arifa Akbar

Old Vic, BristolPlayful yet plaintive, this six-person show condemns the indignities suffered by two vulnerable elderly people navigating our inadequate system It seems like a particularly a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Why Berlin’s U-Bahn musical shows no sign of hitting the buffers by Philip Oltermann In Berlin

The longest-running production in Germany, restaged for a new generation of theatregoers, is a curious mixture of 80s nostalgia and politics … with great tunes The four men dressed in wido…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:02AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Original Phantom Star Michael Crawford Pens Tribute to Show for Closing Performance on Broadway

As The Phantom of the Opera ends its record-breaking run today on Broadway, the original Phantom, Michael Crawford shared a tribute to the show...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM

‘Both original & daring’: WONDERLAND IN ALICE – Theatre Peckham by Laurakressly

Directed by Lisa Millar and choreographed by Christopher Tendai, Wonderland in Alice is an original adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s tale that explores its themes and tropes through contempor…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Kidnapped review – tantalising glimpses of Robert Louis Stevenson’s wife by Clare Brennan

Royal Lyceum theatre, Edinburgh, and touringOlder, American and previously divorced, Frances Stevenson frames the National Theatre of Scotland’s pantomime-inspired recasting of the novelis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:54AM

Madam: A Biography of Polly Adler by Trav S.D.

April 16 was the natal day of Pearl “Polly” Adler (1900-1962); it seemed the most apt date for this review of Debby Applegate’s 2021 book Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of t…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 06:12AM

‘The Rembrandt’ at TheaterWorks Hartford warps time to explore the meaning and value of art by Christopher Arnott

Jessica Dickey's play "The Rembrandt" examines why art is important and provocative. TheaterWorks Hartford is staging the Connecticut premiere from April 21 through May 14.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 06:00AM

“Camelot,” Reviewed: A More Congenial Spot by Helen Shaw

In a new production of “Camelot,” reimagined by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Bartlett Sher, Arthur is more perfect than ever. But this iteration of the hero’s kingdom isn’t worthy of…

SOURCE: The New Yorker Subscription at 06:00AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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The week in theatre: Hamnet; You Bury Me; Pussycat in Memory of Darkness – review by Susannah Clapp

Swan theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon; Orange Tree; Finborough, LondonShakespeare’s wife moves centre stage in Lolita Chakrabarti’s pivotal adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet, while…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM

‘The best kind of staging’: ‘Mesmerizing’ production of Anton Chekhov’s play ‘The Seagull’ at Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Director Daniel Brooks creates an updated production in which the actors talk like real people and that includes the audience in a fully realized, emotionally engulfing world.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Stagecraft mastered at Life of Pi by Cogency

Life of Pi tells the story of one boy trapped on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for 227 days. It’s hard to imagine, particularly after seeing the film, h…

SOURCE: theculturalcritic.com at 02:24AM
Sunday, April 16, 2023 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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A Majestic Finale: The Phantom of the Opera Ends History-Making Broadway Run April 16 by Andrew Gans

The famed chandelier descends for its final time in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical directed by the late Harold Prince.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:24AM

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Ends Unprecedented 35-Year Run on Broadway; Tune in at 4pm!

You have one final chance to experience the magic of Broadway's most beloved show, The Phantom of the Opera as BroadwayWorld will be bringing you live coverage from the star-studded red carp…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

THE DANCE ENTHUSIAST ASKS: Yvonne H. Chow and Porshia A. Derival, Our Moving Visions 2023 Editors by The Dance Enthusiast

"Porschia A. Derival and Yvonne H. Chow work tirelessly at uniting businesses, brands and non-profit-orgs, introducing the art of Hip Hop to the community, and bringing food security, econom…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 12:00AM