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Friday, August 12, 2016

Bad News For Times Square's Costumed Characters and Painted Ladies by Michael Dale

Construction has taken away two of the small spaces designated for street entertainment activity.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:57PM

PHOTO FLASH: HAMILTON's Alysha Deslorieux Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens by Michael Dale

The standby for all three Schuyler sisters is the latest subject in HAMILTON's series of portraits taken by photographer Josh Lehrer using his 1839 lens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52PM

Ridiculous Theatre Pioneer John Vaccaro Dies at 86 by Michael Dale

Vaccaro's Play-House Of The Ridiculous, founded in 1965, was created as an antidote to the predominantly naturalistic American theatre of the time.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM
Thursday, August 11, 2016

VIDEO: CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND's Rachel Bloom's Hilarious Musical Improv on WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? by Michael Dale

Television's newest musical comedy star can be just as funny off the cuff as she is scripted.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:45PM

It's Complicated: Clever New Artwork Maps Out Relationship Statuses in FALSETTOS by Michael Dale

The central character in William Finn and James Lapine's very New York musical wants it all.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:36PM

VIDEO: Check Out The Steamy New Trailer For Second Stage's THE LAYOVER by Michael Dale

Second Stage Theatre presents the world premiere production of THE LAYOVER, written by Leslye Headland and directed by Trip Cullman.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:51PM

VIDEOS: Meet The September Stars of WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT: Billy Porter, Justin Bartha and Stana Katic by Michael Dale

At every performance of Nassim Soleimanpour's play, a different actor is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:32PM

Gypsy Rose Lee's Former Upstate New York Home For Sale by Michael Dale

For 1,699,000, you can entertain friends and family Gypsy-style.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

VIDEO: Makeup Artists Brian Strumwasser, Thelma Pollard Show How They're Changing The Faces of Broadway by Michael Dale

The newest video in the American Theatre Wing's 'Working In Theatre' series offers a fascinating look at the work of two Broadway makeup artists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:16PM

PHOTO FLASH: XXX Returns to Times Square, But It's Not What You Think by Michael Dale

A new art installation will provide unique loungers in Times Square.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:12AM

PHOTO FLASH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda: 'I Laughed My Brains Out' at SPAMILTON by Michael Dale

HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda enjoyed the honor of being spoofed by master parodist Gerard Alessandrini.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:58AM
Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Patrice Munsel, Opera Star Who Crossed Over Into Musical Theatre, Dies at 91 by Michael Dale

The coloratura soprano achieved remarkable notoriety when at age 18 she became the youngest singer ever to debut at New York's Metropolitan Opera House.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07PM

VIDEO: FINDING NEVERLAND's Carolee Carmello Shares Her Dressing Room View by Michael Dale

A dressing room with a window is a rarity says the FINDING NEVERLAND star.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:05PM

Joe's Pub Adds Two More Dates For Mike Daisey's THE TRUMP CARD by Michael Dale

The master monologist and storyteller takes on the Republican presidential candidate.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM

VIDEO: LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES' Janet McTeer On Destroying Ourselves For Love And Sex by Michael Dale

There's no soft-selling from Janet McTeer when she talks about her upcoming Broadway assignment.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:48PM

VIDEO: Sierra Boggess Bids Adieu To Her SCHOOL OF ROCK Dressing Room by Michael Dale

Next stop is France as Boggess stars in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in Paris.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

VIDEO: THE COLOR PURPLE's Cynthia Erivo Shows Her Gymnastic Skills On Rings by Michael Dale

The Tony-winner not only excels on stage but in the gym as well.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:39PM

Ann Harada Writes of Her Experiences 'Acting While Asian' by Michael Dale

After making her Broadway debut in 1998 as a replacement in M. BUTTERFLY and returning a dozen years later as Marshal of the Court in SEUSSICAL, Ann Harada made a huge splash as the no-nonse…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:50PM

PHOTO FLASH: 'Shocking' Ad Leaves AVENUE Q Puppet Star Accidentally Overexposed by Michael Dale

An accidental reminder that even though the hilarious musical features adorably furry puppet characters, it ain't for kids.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

BWW Review: Daniel Sullivan Directs a Crackling Good TROILUS AND CRESSIDA by Michael Dale

Shakespeare's seldom-performed wartime drama is set in contemporary times.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Tony Award Honored Entertainment Attorney Seth Gelblum Dies at 62 by Michael Dale

Gelblum was a Partner and Chair of the Theater department at Loeb amp Loeb LLP, where he practiced in the live stage, motion picture, television and documentary film areas.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:16PM

Is Julie Taymor Returning To Broadway With A Revival of M. BUTTERFLY? by Michael Dale

While there is no official announcement, Michael Riedel writes that she is in talks to bring David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning play back to Broadway.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:14PM

Actors' Equity Calls For #FairWageOnStage From Commercial Off-Broadway Producers by Michael Dale

FairWageOnStage is the slogan promoting a salary increase for commercial Off-Broadway contracts when the current agreement expires on November 6th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM

SOMETHING ROTTEN's Will Chase Shows Off His Elizabethan Resume by Michael Dale

Though Will Chase is currently making 'em swoon as the rock star bard, his mug is put to good use in a clever Elizabethan resume.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:18PM

PHOTO FLASH: Cover Art Revealed For Kristin Chenoweth's 'The Art of Elegance' by Michael Dale

Kristin Chenoweth's new album, 'The Art of Elegance,' will have a will have a digital release September 23rd and a physical release on September 30th, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:58PM

VIDEO: A BRONX TALE's Chazz Palminteri Explains How To Address Robert De Niro by Michael Dale

It's not exactly an everyday occurrence when two powerhouse directors combine to stage a big new Broadway musical, but the chemistry seems natural for the upcoming tuner based on Chazz Palmi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:03PM

PHOTO FLASH: The Public Theater Displays a Message of Love From Nelson Mandela by Michael Dale

Instead of advertisements for upcoming productions, the street outside The Public is lined with an important message.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM
Monday, August 8, 2016

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Anthony Ramos Offers A Taste Of His Show at The Triad by Michael Dale

A little acoustic jam with Ramos, Robert Manganaro and Will Wells.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PM

'Witch Hunt' Declared As Turkey's Post-Coup Firings Affect Theatre Community by Michael Dale

The dismissal of tens of thousands suspected to have ties with last month's failed coup has reached Turkey's theatres.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM

New Zealand Actor Charged With Sexual Assault Says He Was Teaching Uta Hagen Technique by Michael Dale

A judge has ruled that the actor's identity may be suppressed.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:32PM

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