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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Listen: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 4-Disc Platinum Collection by Matthew Wexler

In celebration of his 70th birthday this March, ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER UNMASKED: THE PLATINUM COLLECTION will be available March 16.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:00AM
Monday, March 5, 2018

Power Play: ‘Mary Stuart’ at Chicago Shakespeare Theater by Matthew Wexler

Elizabeth I, Queen of England, must decide the fate of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots, imprisoned and accused of treason in 'Schiller's Mary Stuart.'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00AM
Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Ripley Prescription: Alice Ripley at The Green Room 42 by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning actress recently performed her cabaret debut at The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:02PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Eva Noblezada: ‘Girl No More’ by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada brings her new show 'Girl No More' to The Green Room 42.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:54PM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

From Darkness to Light: ‘The Amateurs’ by Matthew Wexler

Jordan Harrison's new play examines the evolution of human creativity in a dark age. When does a crisis destroy us and when does it open new frontiers?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00PM
Monday, February 26, 2018

Review: ‘Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo’ by Matthew Wexler

Signature Theatre presents Edward Albee's 'Homelife' and 'The Zoo Story,' directed by Lila Neugebauer.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:16PM
Friday, February 23, 2018

Vineyard Theatre to Honor Michael Mayer by Matthew Wexler

Vineyard Theatre’s  2018 Gala Fundraiser will celebrate Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer and the award-winning theatre company’s 35th Anniversary.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00AM
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Brilliance in the Chaos: ‘Jerry Springer – The Opera’ by Matthew Wexler

The New Group presents 'Jerry Springer - The Opera,' an outrageous celebration of our national ritual of public humiliation and redemption.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Coming of Age: ‘The Wolves’ at Goodman Theatre by Matthew Wexler

Sarah DeLappe's 'The Wolves' is an unconventional exploration of the pitfalls of friendship and coming maturity, as seen through the struggles of a girls’ athletic team.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:19PM

Hot Ticket: Charles Busch in ‘The Confession of Lily Dare’ by Matthew Wexler

The Confession of Lily Dare is the latest comic melodrama written by and starring Mr. Busch, the master of theatrical parodies.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:00AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

‘Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song’ Moves to Broadway by Matthew Wexler

The Second Stage production of 'Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song' will return to the same Broadway stage where the Tony Award-winning premiere production began.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 03:58PM

Where the Boys Are: ‘The Boys From Syracuse’ by Matthew Wexler

Based on Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors,' Musicals Tonights revisits Rodgers & Hart's 1938 musical with an (almost) all-male cast.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Monday, February 19, 2018

Justin Sayre’s gAy-B-C’s: A Brief History of Gay Culture in Five Parts by Matthew Wexler

Touching on everything from Auntie Mame to Zebra Print, Sayre looks at the legends and lore of gay culture with stories, songs and laughs.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Friday, February 16, 2018

No Noose is Good Noose: ‘Hangmen’ by Matthew Wexler

In his small pub in a north English town, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging?

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:16PM
Thursday, February 15, 2018

‘Harry Clarke’ Returns Off-Broadway Starring Billy Crudup by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award winner Billy Crudup stars in 'Harry Clarke,' the story of a Midwestern man leading a double life as a cocky Londoner.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:45PM

Don’t Miss: ‘Love, Liza’ Exhibit and Auction by Matthew Wexler

A forthcoming exhibit and auction presented by The Paley Center for Media and Profiles in History will celebrate the iconic life and career of Liza Minnelli.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

A Special Valentine From ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ by Matthew Wexler

Give two people a camera, a microphone, and a great love song... and the rest of the world falls away. "Dear Evan Hansen" shares this touching compilation — created by fans — of the sh…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:59AM

Girls’ Night Out: ‘Party Face’ by Matthew Wexler

A group of women put on their party faces and hope for the best, but when facades crack, secrets spill. Tears sprinkle and laughter roars as their revelry leads to revelation.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 09:00AM
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Broadway Producer Jordan Roth Takes on Trump in New Video Series by Matthew Wexler

The Birds and The BS is the kids show for adults! Join Mr. Jordan and his especially animated friends as they sing you towards the right path… but you know, left.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 07:14AM
Monday, February 12, 2018

Breaking: Betty Buckley to Star in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ National Tour by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award-winning actress Betty Buckley will take on the title role in the national tour of 'Hello, Dolly!'

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:32AM
Friday, February 9, 2018

Life on Life’s Terms: ‘You Got Older’ by Matthew Wexler

Playwright Clare Barron masterfully blends reality and fantasy in a dark comedy about falling apart as you're failing to launch, and what you might find instead.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:31PM

Watch: Broadway Buzz with GoLocal Live by Matthew Wexler

This month's edition highlights upcoming performances from Jessie Mueller, Nathan Lane, and Laurie Metcalf.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00AM
Thursday, February 8, 2018

First Look: Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s ‘Mary Stuart’ by Matthew Wexler

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents 'Mary Stuart,' Peter Oswald’s new take on the bitter rivalry between Mary, Queen of Scots, and her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:34PM
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Don’t Miss: ‘Becca Blackwell: They, Themself and Schmerm’ by Matthew Wexler

An NYC based trans actor, performer and writer, Becca Blackwell works collaboratively with playwrights and directors to expand our sense of personhood and the body through performance.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:09PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Review: ‘In the Body of the World’ by Matthew Wexler

The Tony Award-winning author, performer and activist Eve Ensler comes to MTC with a powerful new play based on her critically acclaimed memoir.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:00PM
Monday, February 5, 2018

Seeing Red: ‘Cardinal’ at Second Stage by Matthew Wexler

Paint it red. So begins Lydia's wild idea to invigorate her Rust Belt town. But when an entrepreneur co-opts her scheme, a precarious rivalry is born.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:10PM
Friday, February 2, 2018

Don’t Miss: ‘Broadway Valentine at Queens Theatre by Matthew Wexler

Real-life Broadway couples gather for a special concert at Queens Theatre to celebrate Valentine's Day.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:03PM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Smoke But No Flame: CSC’s ‘Fire and Air’ by Matthew Wexler

A world premiere by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally explores the rich history of the Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilev’s itinerant Russian ballet company.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 06:36PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: ‘Hallelujah, Baby!’ by Matthew Wexler

'Hallelujah, Baby!' tells of Georgina, an African-American woman on her journey to financial and social independence during one of the most tumultuous socio-political times in U.S. history.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 02:34PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

SiriusXM Announces New Limited Series, ‘The Hal Prince Talks’ by Matthew Wexler

SiriusXM has announced a new limited-run series, 'The Hal Prince Talks,' featuring conversations with Tony Award winners Harold (Hal) Prince and 'Hamilton' producer Jeffrey Seller.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 05:03PM
Monday, January 29, 2018

Broadway Birthday: Leslie Bricusse by Matthew Wexler

The Broadway Blog celebrates the life and work of those whose impact has been felt on the world's greatest stages. Today we light 87 candles for the incomparable Leslie Bricusse.

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:46PM

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