Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Monsters of the Villa Diodati’ at Creative Cauldron by Kendall Mostafavi

In the second installment of Creative Cauldron’s initiative, “Bold New Works for Intimate Stages”, the ingenious duo of Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith has turned out a mesmerizi…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:58PM

Marcus Center-16/17 Broadway Season Announcement Release by Michael J. Roberts

Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee invite you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2016-2017. Co…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:54PM

Sideshow Theatre’s MAI DANG LAO – March 6 – April 10, 2016 at Victory Gardens Theater – World Premiere! by Michael J. Roberts

Following its hit production of No More Sad Things, Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to continue its 2015/16 Season with the world premiere of David Jacobi’s chilling new drama MAI…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 11:54PM

Jack of Hearts review – star power fails to save David Williamson's 50th play by Brigid Delaney

Ensemble Theatre, KirribilliWith unlikeable characters, dated references and depressingly underwritten female roles, the satire of Williamson’s latest work truly misses its markThere’s a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:44PM

The Ritz by Arts Review

New Theatre in association with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras presents Terrence McNally’s award-winning play, The Ritz for a limited season from 18 February 2016. On the run fr…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:37PM

DISASTER! Star Kevin Chamberlin Joins Julie Halston in COMEDY TONIGHT at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Kevin Chamberlin, and Brad Oscar will be joining host Julie Halston on their night off from DISASTER and SOMETHING ROTTENwhen Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents COMEDY TON…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33PM

Utility by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Schwend’s dialogue is realistic, believable, and true to life, as are the characters. As a play, however, it is a bit of a downer as we watch Amber become wearier without any relief in sig…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 11:27PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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'We're Mostly Republicans': New Hampshire Voters Explained By 'Our Town' by Bob Mondello

After NPR's Bob Mondello used The Music Man to help explain the Iowa caucuses, he wished there was a musical of Our Town so he could do the same for New Hampshire. It turns out there is one.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 10:44PM

The Actor’s Resource: a place to share knowledge and build your career by Maryann Wright

Emma Chelsey is an actor that wants more from her industry and rather than sitting around with her fellow acting colleagues and talking about it, she did something about it. Emma started Act…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:33PM

The Water Balloon War Final Exam by Joe Patti

I was listening to some Big Think videos this weekend when I was struck with an insight about educational philosophy. I am pretty sure it isn’t a new insight, but the metaphor that occ…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 10:15PM

TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Jasmine Cephas Jones Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens by Michael Dale

The latest subject in the musical's series of portraits taken by photographer Josh Lehrer using his 1839 lens.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08PM

Alfred Molina, Jane Kaczmarek, Marisa Tomei and More Head to Williamstown Theatre Festival This Summer; Four World Premieres! by BroadwayWorld

Williamstown Theatre Festival hosted its starry 2016 gala this evening at City Winery in New York City, where Artistic Director Mandy Greenfield announced the initial lineup for this summer'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08PM

Review Roundup: THE WOODSMAN Opens Off-Broadway by Review Roundups

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opens tonight, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:08PM

BWW Recap: SUPERGIRL Learns the Meaning of Family with Guest Star Laura Benanti by Nicole Ackman

This week's episode of SUPERGIRL explored the idea of family the family that you're born into and the family that you choose. With Kara trapped in a dream of life on Krypton, her best friend…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:07PM

Review: ‘Talley’s Folly’ at Peter’s Alley Theatre Productions by Chuck Leonard

Talley’s Folly is a beautifully written two-person play by Lanford Wilson, reinventing the timeless love story of a couple who, despite their many differences are trying to find a way to m…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:01PM

CBS Cancels New Jane Lynch-Led Series ANGEL FROM HELL by TV News Desk

The new seriesANGEL FROM HELL, starring Jane Lynch GLEE, Broadway's ANNIE,aired just five of its planned thirteen episodesbefore CBS announced its cancellation tonight. Deadline writes that …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:01PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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ArtsBeat: Williamstown Season To Feature Marisa Tomei in ‘Rose Tattoo’ by Michael Paulson

The summer season will also include four world premieres and a revival of Wendy Wasserstein’s “An American Daughter.”

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 09:56PM

Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina & More Set for Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2016 Summer Season by Ryan McPhee

Williamstown Theatre Festival’s 62nd season will kick off with Oscar winner Marisa Tomei in Tennessee’s Williams’ The Rose Tattoo, directed by Trip Cullman. Also tapped for…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:39PM

Interview With James Hong! Currently, Mr. Ping In Kung Fu Panda 3. by Corine Cohen

<iframe width=”1280″ height=”720″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/yqN7nHM1YTA” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe> Ja…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 09:35PM

The Barber of Seville by Arts Review

In 1995, Elijah Moshinsky had the inspired idea of presenting his production of The Barber of Seville as if it were taking place in a silent Hollywood movie. His designer, Michael Yeargan, m…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 09:23PM

CAP UCLA Presents Taylor Mac’s Los Angeles Debut with A 24-Decade History of Popular Music at Royce Hall March 12 by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA) is proud to present the Los Angeles , March 12 at Royce Hall. Mac will perform A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abr…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 09:23PM

Woody Allen wants to make a Louis CK comedy by Brian Logan

The director reveals he is a 'great fan' of the US standup comic. Meanwhile, Geri Halliwell looks set to star in her own TV comedy show and London's Glee Club isn't happyWoody Allen has been…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:20PM

Colony Theatre’s Letter To Subscribers by Tracey Paleo

The Colony has seen tough times in the recent past and these tough times are apparently continuing as explained in this recent letter to subscribers from Artistic Director Barbara Beckley: F…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 09:20PM

Theatre Review: ‘The Laramie Project: A Letter from Judy Shepard, Matthew’s Mother’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by Stephanie House

In their first non- musical, Kensington Arts Theatre presents the drama The Laramie Project, written by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project.  In his director’s note, John Nune…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:08PM

'The Woodsman': Theater Review by Frank Scheck

The backstory of the Tin Man from 'The Wizard of Oz' is told via movement, mime and puppetry in this off-Broadway show. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Bechdel Project's ROMANCE REMADE: A Valentine's Odyssey; Changing The Way You See Romance by Michael Dale

An interactive workshop that promises to 'change the way you see romance forever.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:58PM

Review: In 'Yasmina's Necklace,' immigrant stories can be scars by Kerry Reid

Rohina Malik's new play, now in a world premiere at Berwyn's always-enterprising 16th Street Theater, could almost be described as a bait-and-switch — except what you end up catching is a …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 08:49PM

‘Rapid Development Series’ for young writers at The Fountain by Pauline Adamek

Coming soon to The Fountain is a series of events where you can gain a glimpse of the work of young, up-and-coming playwrights. The Fountain

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:26PM

The Woodsman Review: How The Tin Man of Oz Lost His Heart by Jonathan Mandell

The Woodsman, a nearly wordless play with puppets that tells the story of how the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz lost both his human body and his heart, arrives at New World Stages after seve…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:20PM

Fiddler Stars on Sounding Golden and Getting Egg on the Face in the Recording Studio by Broadway.com

Broadway.com grills Danny Burstein, Jessica Hect and more stars of Fiddler on the Roof during a break at their cast recording session.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:18PM

An Exhibit Worthy of a Pharaoh by Jk Clarke

    The Discovery of King Tut – An Exhibit Worthy of a Pharaoh   by Marilyn Lester   Arguably the most famous Egyptian in the annals of world history is the “boy king…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 08:01PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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Kids' Night Out On Broadway by Barry

A Special 20th Anniversary Birthday Party Celebrates Kids' Night On Broadway at Sardis at 4pm on Tuesday February 9, 2016 The most talented kids in NYC celebrate a milestone. KID CAST MEMBER…

SOURCE: theaterlife at 07:58PM

People You Should Know . . . Edward Einhorn by Zack Calhoon

Edward Einhorn is the Artistic Director of Untitled Theater Company #61.  Recent work includes Money Lab (HERE, The Brick); The God Projekt (La MaMa); The …

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 07:50PM

Will Swenson, Jessica Phillips, Jenni Barber, and Andrew Mueller Sing Bacharach & Sater's SOME LOVERS for LC Originals; Watch Live Stream at 7:30! by BroadwayWorld

Tonight at 730PM, some of Broadway's top talent including Will Swenson, Jessica Phillips, Jenni Barber, and Andrew Mueller perform songs from Some Lovers, the new musical from legendary song…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:50PM

Broadway Sessions to Welcome SCHOOL OF ROCK Stars This Week by BroadwayWorld

This Thursday, February 11th, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from the new Andrew Lloyd Webber hitSCHOOL OF ROCKand more. School of Rock cast members will perform new arrangements of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM

Theatre Bay Area Announces Glickman Award Winner Lauren Yee for In a Word at SF Playhouse

By Laura Brueckner  Playwright Lauren Yee has been awarded the prestigious Will Glickman Award for her play, in a word, which received its world premiere at San Francisco Playhous…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 07:38PM

Royal Wives Monkey Around, A Sweet School of Rock Goodbye & More in Our Latest Photo Roundup! by Broadway.com

Broadway stars are cooking, monkeying around, seeing each other's shows and more in our latest roundup of hot shots. Click through the gallert for shots of Lea Salonga, Bernadette Peters…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:13PM

"The Woodsman," Inspired by L. Frank Baum's Tin Man, Returns by Robert Kahn

"Oz" comes to life again, as a lonely boy falls for the slave of a powerful witch in a gorgeous play utilizing traditional Japanese puppetry and original song.

SOURCE: NBC New York at 07:09PM

'Hamilton' Keeps Broadway Box Office Warm As Winter Sets In by Lee Seymour

Even as overall grosses slide, the beast that is 'Hamilton' continues to devour its Broadway brethren.

SOURCE: Forbes at 07:03PM

The Dance Enthusiast in Philadelphia: Yin Yue and Trey McIntyre in Action with BalletX by The Dance Enthusiast

"Yue, the first recipient of a choreographic fellowship funded by the Wyncote Foundation, is working under the mentorship of Trey McIntyre." Naomi Orwin, Philadelphia.

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Film Review: “The Choice” — Nothing to Hang Your Heart On by Arts Fuse Editor

Clear some room on the mantle of cinematic disgrace for The Choice, an utterly drippy romance.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 06:52PM

Performer gives a little piece of her heart to Janis Joplin portrayal by Trish Crawford

Singer Mary Bridget Davies frees her inner demons to perform in A Night with Janis Joplin, playing Toronto Feb. 9 to 21.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:44PM

UPDATE: Erin Pike's THAT'SWHATSHESAID Performed With Revisions After Samuel French's Cease and Desist Order by Michael Dale

The solo piece up of material from popular plays was ordered not to go on after a complaint from one of the playwrights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:43PM

Toronto's Kinky Boots gets a new Lola by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

Alan Mingo Jr. is Broadway bound to be replaced here by Kyle Taylor Parker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:38PM

Sandy Duncan Delays FINDING NEVERLAND First Bows to Friday by BroadwayWorld

Fans will have to wait just a little bit longer forSandy Duncan, the beloved stage and screen actress known for her magical, high-flying, Tony-nominated performance as 'Peter Pan'on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM

Review Roundup: L.A. Critics Review Wooster Group's THE ROOM Despite Samuel French Ban by Review Roundups

Despite licensing agent Samuel French forbidding all promotion and reviews for The Wooster Group's production of Harold Pinter's THE ROOM in Los Angeles at REDCAT, critics have decided to we…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Atlantic Theater Company's HOLD ON TO ME DARLING by BroadwayWorld

Atlantic Theater Companypresents theworld premiere of Academy Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kenneth Lonergan's latest play HOLD ON TO ME DARLING, directed by Atlantic Artistic Di…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:37PM

SHIRLEY MACLAINE Returns McCallum Theatre March 7 by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre welcomes the return of Shirley MacLaine on Monday, March 7, at 8:00pm. Academy Award®-winning actress, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine will share with the audience a…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 06:35PM

People You Should Know . . . Christopher Heard by Zack Calhoon

Christopher Heard-Originally from Southern California, Christopher has become a budding member of the New York theatre scene and the Elsinore County company. Having started in the Los Angele…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 06:31PM

Theatre Review: ‘Guards at the Taj’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Jennifer Minich

Set in 1648 in Agra, India, Guards at the Taj unfolds on the eve of the unveiling of the Taj Mahal. A two-man production, Guards at the Taj tells the tale of imperial guards (Kenneth De Abr…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:26PM

Disney's 'Frozen' Musical to Thaw on Broadway in Spring 2018 by David Rooney

Alex Timbers will direct the show, which reunites the writing team from the Oscar-winning movie, and will first be seen in a pre-Broadway tryout run in summer 2017.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:10PM

Review: ‘Burning,’ Ginger Lazarus’s Take on the Cyrano Story by Anita Gates

In this update of Edmond Rostand’s 19th-century tale, Cyrano becomes Cy, a lesbian Army veteran.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:03PM

Theater News: Sandy Duncan's Finding Neverland Start Date Delayed

The iconic Peter Pan star will enter the musical later than expected.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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The “Eyes” have it at George Street Playhouse by Philip

There’s more to “Nureyev’s Eyes” than meets the eye. David Rush’s prize-winning play, at George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ, is based on the real-life bond that developed…

SOURCE: sceneonstage.com at 05:59PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Rachel Levy by Broadway.com

Rachel Levy stops by to talk to Broadway.com's Imogen Lloyd Webber about her show on Feb 10 at Feinstein's/54 Below.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Flight Delay: Sandy Duncan Postpones First Performance in Finding Neverland on Broadway by Broadway.com

Sandy Duncan has delayed her first performance as Madame du Maurier in Broadway’s Finding Neverland. The Tony nominee, who famously starred as Peter Pan on Broadway in 1979, will now b…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:58PM

Learn your Defying Gravity concert stars well! David Harris by Bec Caton

Defying Gravity, a world premiere concert celebrating the work of acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, will premiere at Sydney’s Theatre Royal for three performances only – on Friday …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:51PM

Review: All Genius All Idiot, Jackson’s Lane by Tal Fox

I’m not too sure what I was watching in All Genius All Idiot, and yet it seems to do exactly what it says it does. Four bizarrely dressed men, behaving in the most peculiar way throwin…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:46PM

Review: Battlefield, Young Vic by Camilla Gurtler

With blood and the realities of war almost at our doorstep, it seems right Peter Brook’s epic Mahabharata finds its way back to us 30 years after its original staging. Described as one of …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:46PM

Review: ‘Rock and Roll Refugee,’ About the Singer Genya Ravan by Laura Collins- Hughes

This musical traces the evolution of a 7-year-old who arrives in New York from Nazi-occupied Poland and will grow up to become Ms. Ravan, a rock singer.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:38PM

Theater Talks: The Color Purple Presented By Schomburg Center by Andrew Shade

This landmark musical based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name follows the the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discov…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 05:36PM

Broadway Box Office Slips Again; ‘Blackbird’ & ‘The Humans’ Return New Dramas To The Boards by Jeremy Gerard

Performance schedules were back to normal on Broadway last week — and so was the ongoing winter slowdown, as most shows continued to slide, perhaps with people staying away from matine…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:33PM

Irish Rep Hired John Malkovich To Direct Julian Sands. by Corine Cohen

THE IRISH REPERTORY THEATRE   In Association With Nick Brooke LTD. and Pleasance   Proudly Presents   Julian Sands in A CELEBRATION OF HAROLD PINTER   Directed by John Ma…

SOURCE: broadwayshowbiz.com at 05:31PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: Star Power Still Counts at The Window as Blackbird Takes Off by Robert Simonson

Though many shows saw a dip in profits this past week, the season is still shaping up to be one for the books.&nbsp;Blackbird, the drama starring Jeff Daniels and Michelle Williams, mark…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:30PM

Theater Resources Unlimited Sets 2016 TRU Combined Auditions for April by BroadwayWorld

Theater Resources Unlimited TRU just announced it will hold its 2016 Combined Audition Event on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1000am-6pm for musical auditions, and Sunday, April 10, 2016 from…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 2/8/2016

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 282016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:25PM

The Subtext. Episode 9: Stefanie Zadravec by Brian James Polak

A podcast where playwrights talk to playwrights about the things usually left unsaid. In a conversation that dives into life's muck, we learn what irks, agitates, motivates, inspires and -- …

SOURCE: thisstage.la at 05:25PM

5 Must-See Films at the Dance on Camera Festival by Kathryn Turney

The Dance on Camera Festival, co-presented by Dance on Films and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, celebrates dance in all its cultural diversity, explores the history of dance in the US a…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 05:10PM

8 Things to Do When You Come to See ‘School of Rock’ by Dei Lewison

Get some rest before heading to see School of Rock — you’re going to need it. Star Alex Brightman gives a non-stop performance as the charming, but schlubby Dewey Finnand (as son…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 05:07PM

Pics! See Broadway’s New Fiddler on the Roof Head Into the Recording Studio by Matthew Blank

The 50th Broadway staging of the classic American musical Fiddler on the Roof, starring Danny Burstein as Tevye, headed into the recording studio Feb. 8 to lay down tracks for a cast album s…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Hollywood Bowl Will Present A Chorus Line This Summer by Andrew Gans

The annual summer musical at The Hollywood Bowl will be the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM

Natalie Weiss and Spring Awakening Star Will Join Joey Contreras in Downtown Acoustic Concert by Michael Gioia

Sean Grandillo (Spring Awakening) and Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture) will join singer-songwriter Joey Contreras Feb. 15 at Rockwood Music Hall's Stage 3 for a 7 PM concert.&nbs…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:01PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Exclusive: And the 2016 Hollywood Bowl Summer Musical Is...??? by Rialto Chatter

It's usually around this time of year that the Hollywood Bowl announces their summer musical, and this year we haven't heard yet, officially... so we sent out our spies in Los Angeles to see…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:53PM

THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Cast Will Reunite at Birdland for NYC Debut on 2/15 by BroadwayWorld

On February 15 7PM, The Broadway at Birdland concert series will present the award-winning cast of the 2012 world premiere production of Nutty Professor, the musical written by Rupert Holmes…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:49PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Top 10 Picks for a Broadway Carpool Karaoke with Tony Host James Corden by Beth Stevens

With the recent announcement that The Late, Late Show host James Corden will be hosting the Tony Awards this year, we are already fantasizing about how the Tony winner and all-arou…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Odds & Ends: Jeremy Jordan & Patti LuPone Team Up, James Corden & Elton John Belt The Lion King & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and over the weekend. Jeremy Jordan, Patti LuPone & Lea Salonga Team Up This is some lineup of Broadway faves! Jeremy Jo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Broadway Grosses: On Your Feet's Rhythm Is Still Gonna Get You, Even in Winter Weather by Ryan McPhee

The Estefans are showing no signs of taking a sitting break. Their Broadway bio-musical On Your Feet! finished the first week of February—generally considered a sluggish period across …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:43PM

Renee Elise Goldsberry, Michael Urie and More Set for CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY This Spring by BroadwayWorld

In March for its first performances of 2016, New York's funniest show CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY will welcome to its cast stars of stage andscreen Michael Urie LOGO's Cocktails amp Classics, Bu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM

Seattle Show Runs Into Licensing Issues With Samuel French by Olivia Clement

Samuel French Inc. is in the spotlight once again concerning the cease and desist of a Seattle production titled That'swhatshesaid. According to TheStranger, the show's creator was c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:26PM

Utility by Wendy Caster

Chris (an unusually subdued James Kautz) wants Amber (the superb Vanessa Vache) to take him back. They've been together on and off since they were teens, and Chris admits that he's messed up…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 04:22PM

Sandy Duncan Will Fly into Broadway’s Neverland Later This Week by Adam Hetrick, Andrew Gans

Sandy Duncan, who was Tony-nominated for her performance in the 1979 revival of Peter Pan, will return to J.M. Barrie's fantasy when she joins the cast of Broadway's Finding Neve…

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Chicago Directors Town Hall by Bt

Moderated discussion around the topic of selecting season content the first of a new series presented by the recently expanded DLCDirectorsLabChicago is pleased to announce a Directors Town …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:14PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

New industry ticket offers added this week. For a complete list of industry ticket offers available click here.  Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter - The Actors Gymnasium at Noyes …

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 04:14PM

Producer Marc Platt On Oscars Diversity, ‘Bridge Of Spies’ & Making ‘Grease’ Live by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: If Marc Platt is fretting over the long-shot odds of Bridge Of Spies winning the top Oscar, you wouldn’t know it from the tone of his voice during a phone conversation on Su…

SOURCE: Deadline at 04:13PM

Photo Flash: Timothy Olyphant Rehearses Kenneth Lonergan's Hold On to Me Darling

The new Atlantic Theater Company drama is directed by Neil Pepe.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Photo Flash: Annie Parisse and Stars of Anne Washburn's Antlia Pneumatica Meet the Press

Ken Rus Schmoll directs the new Playwrights Horizons production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM

Theater News: Disgraced Casting Announced for Arena Stage Production

Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama will conclude the D.C. theater's 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Judy Kuhn to Perform FINDING HOME Benefit for The 52nd Street Project by BroadwayWorld

Judy Kuhn, the acclaimed actress and singer who stars in the groundbreaking Broadway musical Fun Home, will perform Finding Home, a concert to benefit The 52nd Street Project, which makes a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:50PM

New York State Senators Push For Laws To Restrict Scalping by Michael Dale

The state's laws that allow for scalping are set to expire on May 14th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:45PM

Mary Bridget Davies on her starring role in A Night With Janis Joplin by Brad Wheeler

In the Broadway musical A Night With Janis Joplin, Mary Bridget Davies inhabits the full-throated hellcat who tore through blues cosmically, lived riotously and died young

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 03:43PM

Ben Vereen, George Faison and Maurice Hines Take a Look at \"Black Broadway\" in February's \"On Stage Across America\"

In celebration of Black History Month, Ben Vereen, George Faison, Maurice Hines and more join \"On Stage Across America\" to take a look at the history and social significance of A…

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:28PM

Lesli Margherita, Robin De Jesus & More Will Join Michael Gioia for BITCHING AND BELTING at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

FEINSTEIN'S54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Bitching and Belting An Anti-Valentine's Day Extravaganza, an unforgettable night where no complaint is too small and no note is too hig…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/7/16 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 272016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

Victoria T. Morris, Bruce Daitch & Nanci Lewis Elected to Broadway Dreams Foundation's Board of Directors by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Dreams Foundation BDF, a premier non-profit organization dedicated to training, mentoring and providing career opportunities to the next generation of musical theater performers…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:20PM

News: Announcement of WINNER for ‘Person of the Year’ as Part of MD Theatre Guide’s Best of 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The MD Theatre Guide is pleased to announce the winner of the Best of 2015 Reader’s Choice Award for Person of the Year!  Thank you for voting!  Over 10,000 votes were cast! (Double last…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:19PM

Interview: “Washer/Dryer” Playwright and Actress Nandita Shenoy on Writing Plays that Reflect the Diversity of NYC by Navida Stein

Phrases, hashtags and statistics abound about gender and racial parity in the American theater today. Theater artist Nandita Shenoy, a multi-talented petite powerhouse, doesn’t just talk a…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:19PM

Modernizing the Victorian Gothic in ‘The Moors’ by American Theatre Editors

Jen Silverman's newest play, running at Yale Rep, is inspired by the Brontë sisters and Victorian Gothic, with a contemporary twist.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:16PM

Montclair's Studio Players crowdfund for new boiler

Heating system at theater will cost '12 to 20 thousand dollars' to fix, Studio Players president says.

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 03:16PM

Broadway Grosses: Feb. 1-7 by David Gewirtzman

All data provided by The Broadway League. View Broadway Grosses in a sortable table or view by show at the Playbill Vault. &nbsp;

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:13PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/8

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 272016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/8

Welcome to this week's edition of our new WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the week ending 2/7/…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:12PM

‘It Doesn’t Matter If Actors Are Male or Female’ by Tracey Paleo

Radical? Maybe. Pursuing a modern concept of producing Shakespeare’s plays, artistic director and actor Scott Ellis founded Merely Theatre, which stage gender-blind productions in repe…

SOURCE: footlights.click at 03:12PM

Computers Are Writing Broadway Musicals by Tracey Paleo

Can Science really create Art? Musical fans on London’s West End are about to find out whether machines have caught up to man in the elaborate theatrical production department. Beyond …

SOURCE: footlights.click at 03:12PM

Donmar creates role for literary and editorial manager by Matthew Hemley

London’s Donmar Warehouse has created the new position of literary and editorial manager, as the venue looks to cement its commitment to

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:02PM

Morecambe Bay cockling disaster musical wins £12k Perfect Pitch award by Matthew Hemley

A musical about the 2004 Morecambe Bay cockling disaster has won the £12,000 Perfect Pitch award. Written by Craig Adams and Daniel

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:02PM

Matilda confirms date for 2016 relaxed performance by Georgia Snow

West End show Matilda the Musical is to host a third relaxed performance of the show, aimed at people with autism and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:02PM

London International Festival of Theatre confirms 2016 line-up by Georgia Snow

Large-scale circus performed in a graveyard and work inspired by the global migration crisis are on the programme for the 2016 London

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:02PM

Petition to keep ENO from ‘splintering’ gets 2,500 signatures by Matthew Hemley

More than 2,500 people have backed a petition calling on English National Opera to reconsider plans that threaten to make it a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:02PM

English National Opera chorus threatens to strike over ‘brutal’ pay cuts by Matthew Hemley

Chorus members from English National Opera are poised for strike action over a proposed 25% cut to their pay. They are being

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:01PM

Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust launches In Your Hands campaign by Matthew Hemley

Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust has launched a campaign that seeks to empower and nurture emerging theatremakers. Masterclass Trust is the charitable

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:01PM

Cameron Mackintosh funds Stiles and Drewe musical theatre writing award by Georgia Snow

Cameron Mackintosh is backing a new annual award to support musical theatre writing in the UK, which has been launched by Betty

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:01PM

Campaigners march against Cardiff council arts cuts by Georgia Snow

Pressure is mounting on Cardiff council to reverse planned cuts to its arts budget, after more than 700 people marched through the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:01PM

Curtain Up theatre exhibition launches at V&A museum by Matthew Hemley

An exhibition celebrating West End and Broadway theatre opens at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this week. Launching on February

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:01PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight On...Zeke Hunter by Michael Block

Name: Zeke HunterHometown: NYCEducation: SUNY PurchaseFavorite Credits: As a director, The War Machine by Johnny Alspaugh and The Elephant’s Fable (Project Greenlight 2015 first round fina…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:58PM

John Malkovich and Julian Sands to Revive A Celebration of Harold Pinter by Olivia Clement

The Irish Repertory Theatre has announced that John Malkovich will once again direct Julian Sands ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo") in the acclaimed solo show A Celebration of Ha…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:55PM

Dramaworks Delivers Harrowing Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Bill Hirschman

At the marrow of Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece Long Day’s Journey Into Night at Palm Beach Dramaworks is its compassionate sorrow that the ultimate human tragedy is the death of hope. …

SOURCE: Florida Theater On Stage at 02:50PM

Bill Murray, Christopher Walker and Lupita Nyong'o Heard in New Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action by Robert Viagas

Academy Award winner Christopher Walken and Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito are among voice actors who will be heard in Disney's live-action adaptation of "The Jungle Book,"…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:48PM

BWW TV Exclusive: CHEWING THE SCENERY- Randy Rainbow Drunk Dials Carol Channing! by Randy Rainbow

It's time for the newest episode of BWW's exclusive TV series - CHEWING THE SCENERY WITH Randy Rainbow In this edition, Randy drunk dials his best pal Carol Channing to chat about all of the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:38PM

#MermanMondays: The Merm talks with real-life Gypsy Rose Lee, and shares rehearsal footage!! (Video) by Scott Kaufman

This might be one of the rarest, and most special moments in musical theater history where we see a real-life subject who has bonded with the actor(s) who have both re-created, and heighted …

SOURCE: unsungbroadway.com at 02:38PM

STAGE TUBE: Natalie Weiss Plays 'Heads Up' on THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG by Stage Tube

Popular Broadway Youtube personality, Tyler Mount, recently welcomed Breaking Down the Riff's creator NATALIE WEISS, for the latest episode of his web series, THE TYLER MOUNT VLOG. Below, ca…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:37PM

Exclusive! Listen to Sarah Charles Lewis Sing a Number from Broadway's Tuck Everlasting by Ryan McPhee

Sarah Charles Lewis is a 12-year-old performer who will make her Broadway debut this spring in Tuck Everlasting, and from the sound of it, she’s poised to remain a musical theater…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:34PM

Hugh Jackman Reveals Yet Another Skin Cancer Procedure; Urges Sunscreen Use by TV News Desk

Broadway headliner Hugh Jackman turned to Instagram yesterday to reveal that he has been treated for skin cancer for a fourth time.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:30PM

Beer Hall Push – Mother Courage by Jk Clarke

    “War teaches people nothing.” – Bertolt Brecht     by Monica Charline Brown   Mother Courage and Her Children—Bertolt Brecht’s dramatic method of p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:24PM

Casting Announced for First Mentor Project Play at Cherry Lane by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Off-Broadway's Cherry Lane Theatre has announced casting for the first in its series of Mentor Project plays, Christopher Gabriel N&uacute;&ntilde;ez's The Surgeon and He…

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof Records Cast Album

Danny Burstein and the company of the classic musical lay down tracks for the show's newest recording.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Theater News: Cherry Lane Theatre to Open 18th Annual Mentor Project Season

Rajiv Joseph mentors Christopher Gabriel Núñez on his new play, The Surgeon and Her Daughters.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: The City of Conversation, Starring Margaret Colin, Opens at Arena Stage

Doug Hughes, who directed the play's off-Broadway premiere at Lincoln Center, helms the production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Pics! Rock of Ages Alumni Reunite for Electrifying Reunion Concert by Monica Simoes

Don't Break up the Band: A Rock of Ages Broadway Cast Reunion Concert &mdash; featuring Broadway Rock of Ages cast members from opening to closing night, as well as band members from…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

Pics! Rock of Ages Alumni Come Together for an Electrifying Reunion Concert by Monica Simoes

Don't Break up the Band: A Rock of Ages Broadway Cast Reunion Concert &mdash; featuring Broadway Rock of Ages cast members from opening to closing night, as well as band members from…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:52PM

See NewYork.com’s Ultimate Broadway Fan on ‘Hollywood Game Night’ by Dei Lewison

Tune in this week to watch our 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan on Hollywood Game Night! NewYork.com readers voted Jason Crespin of Amarillo, TX the winner of our 2015 Ultimate Broadway Fan contes…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 01:51PM

Introduce Yourself(ie): Get to Know The Woodsman Leading Lady, Eliza Martin Simpson

The Woodsman star Eliza Martin Simpson talks about the world of Oz, wicked witches, and dialect secrets.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 01:51PM

Appreciation: Max Stafford-Clark on William Gaskill by Max Stafford-Clark

In Russia, whether in formal post-show discussions or in dinner-table conversations, the first question one is often asked is: “What masters did you study under?” It has been my good for…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:44PM

What's Playing on Broadway: February 8-14, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of February 8-14, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:41PM

Martha Clarke and Alfred Uhry’s Angel Reapers Will Extend Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Martha Clarke and Alfred Uhry’s Angel Reapers will extend off-Broadway through March 20; it had previously been set to shutter on March 13. The production began previews on February 2 …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:27PM

Utility by Jk Clarke

      by Susan Hasho   Not all is well in Amber’s life. She has the air of a woman overburdened and underappreciated. She’s really pissed off at her seemingly unrelia…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:26PM

Lesli Margherita, Robin De Jesus, Jessica Vosk and More Will Have an Anti-Valentine’s Day Belt Fest by Adam Hetrick

If you have no one to celebrate Valentine's Day with this weekend, ring in the holiday with a group of Broadway's best belters at An Anti-Valentine's Day Extravaganza Feb. 13…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:16PM

Onstage This Week: Feb. 8–14 by American Theatre Editors

From budding friendships to star-crossed relationships, love is in the air this week for Valentine's Day.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:16PM

Belarus Free Theater's King Lear: Endlessly stunning and authentically great by Tony Adler

A storm to end all storms, a battle scene to end all battle scenes—both achieved with barely more than some well-deployed tarpaulins.…

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 01:15PM

Broadway welcomes Stephen Karam's 'The Humans'

No star names or celebrity faces are hawking their allure from the marquee at the Helen Hayes Theatre these days. And unless you are a devoted Off-Broadway theatergoer, the name of the playw…

SOURCE: Newsday Subscription at 01:08PM

Russian National Orchestra comes to VPAC by Pauline Adamek

The Russian National Orchestra is making a stop at The Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge during its 25th Anniversary Tour. Under the baton of

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:03PM

First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Black Women & Dance by Andrew Shade

First Lady Michelle Obama is all about celebrating black women & today is no different as she invites several black women leaders in dance to The White House. This year, the theme of Bla…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 01:01PM

Music News: Patti LuPone, Jeremy Jordan, and More to Honor Miss Saigon and Les Miz Composers

The New York Pops will celebrate the partnership of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM

Theater News: Martha Clarke and Alfred Uhry's Angel Reapers Extends

Clarke also directs and choreographs the work at Signature Theatre.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Broadway Veteran Leslie Uggams Talks New Action Adventure DEADPOOL by Movies News Desk

Below, watch DEADPOOL's official behind-the-scenes interview with Leslie Uggams as well as the film's official trailer featuring the legendary actress.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Jerry Dixon and Mario Cantone Bring Love and Laughs to Lincoln Center’s American Songbook

Jerry Dixon and Mario Cantone took the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s The Appel Room for the latest American Songbook concert. The married couple performed songs and told hilarious sto…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:54PM

JACK and Phil, Slayers of Giants-INC at Imagination Stage (review) by Jayne Blanchard

Jack and the Beanstalk has been given a musical and psychological twist by Stephen Sondheim in Into the Woods and now the classic fairy tale becomes modernized and kid-powered in a world pre…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:54PM

Opening — ‘Speakeasy: John and Jane’s Adventures in Wonderland’ by Matthew Wexler

Before there was Hedwig and the Angry Inch, there was the wildly evocative underground theatrical world in New York City during Prohibition. This comes to live in a new production by written…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 12:51PM

Exclusive: Jerry Dixon and Mario Cantone Bring Love and Laughs to Lincoln Center's American Songbook

Jerry Dixon and Mario Cantone took the stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center\u2019s \r\nThe Appel Room for the latest American Songbook concert. The married couple performed songs and told hilario…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:50PM

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 2/8/2016 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 282016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cats to Preen on Screen? by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Tom Hooper, who directed the hit 2012 film adaptation of Les Mis&eacute;rables, is in talks to film the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats, according to The Sun of London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:47PM

'Body/Courage': Danielle Pinnock's stories come in all shapes and sizes by Kerry Reid

Where do we learn to hate our own vessel? How do we figure out how to carry it with grace and gratitude throughout the span of our lives? Those questions are the spine of Danielle Pinnock's…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:45PM

Daniel Reichard Celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein by Sandi Durell

  Getting to Know Them! Daniel Reichard Celebrates Rodgers and Hammerstein   by: Paulanne Simmons     At the Feb. 5 performance of Daniel Reichard’s show celebrating Ro…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:41PM

Intersection 2016 Chicago: Request for Proposals by Bt

PROPOSAL SOLICITATION INFORMATION — WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:The Network of Ensemble Theaters will present a national Symposium in Chicago from May 20-22, 2016, in partnership with Columbi…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 12:39PM

Patti LuPone, Jeremy Jordan, Lea Salonga and Norm Lewis Honoring Les Miz Writers at Carnegie Hall by Adam Hetrick

A host of major Broadway stars have been announced to celebrate Les Mis&eacute;rables and Miss Saigon collaborators Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Sch&ouml;nberg in a May 2 gala…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:32PM

Bernadette Peters Remembers Late DAMES AT SEA Director, Robert Dahdah by Michael Dale

The 1966 Caffe Cino production starred a teenage Bernadette Peters in her first major New York role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:32PM

Tickets Go on Pre-Sale Today for Motown’s Broadway Return by Robert Viagas and Adam Hetrick

Tickets go on pre-sale Feb. 8 for the Broadway encore of Motown The Musical, the hit show featuring music from the legendary Motown catalogue, which ended a 738-performance Broadway …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Burning . . . For Love by Jk Clarke

      A Mash-up of Love, Injustice and Power in Our Time, For All Time by Carole Di Tosti   Resonance Ensemble is presenting an elucidation of the elements of greatness …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:25PM

Everybody Say Yeah! Alan Mingo Jr. Will Take Over for Wayne Brady in Kinky Boots on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Toronto’s Lola will be walking those red boots to the Great White Way! Alan Mingo Jr. has been tapped to lead the Broadway production of the Tony-winning Kinky Boots, where he is sched…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Jerry Mayer's 2 Across, Starring Andrea McArdle & Kip Gilman, Closes Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Off-Broadway comedy 2 Across shuttered at St. Luke’s Theatre on February 7. Directed by Evelyn Rudie and penned by Jerry Mayer, the production starred Andrea McArdle and Kip Gilman. Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Tickets Now Available to See Bobby Steggert & More in Anna Ziegler’s Boy Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Tickets are now on sale to see Bobby Steggert and more in the world premiere of Anna Ziegler’s Boy. Directed by Linsay Firman, the Keen Company's off-Broadway production will play …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM

Red Bull Theater to Continue Season with THE ROMAN ACTOR with Patrick Page & More by BroadwayWorld

Red Bull Theater today announced that their Twelfth Season will continue withPhilip Massinger'sThe Roman Actor,directed byLouisa Proske, onMonday February 15th at 730 PM, at the Lucille Lort…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23PM

The Woodsman Opens Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

The return Off-Broadway engagement of&nbsp;The Woodsman, the untold story of Oz's Tinman and the woman he loved, officially opens Feb. 8 at New World Stages. The show, which bega…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:20PM

Fuse Theater Review: “Milk Like Sugar” — Vivid Snapshots of Confused Lives by Arts Fuse Editor

Milk Like Sugar cries out for dialogue and confrontations that direct us deeper into the conflicts the young women face.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:20PM

Theater Profile: Pittsburgh Public Theater by Margie Romero

Learn more about regional theaters around the country through our Theater Profile series! The post Theater Profile: Pittsburgh Public Theater appeared first on Breaking Character.

SOURCE: www.samuelfrench.com at 12:17PM

From Maureen to Mermaid! Celebrating the Stage Work of Birthday Gal Sherie Rene Scott by Matthew Blank

Sherie Rene Scott celebrates a birthday Feb. 8. In celebration, Playbill.com looks back at her onstage career so far. Happy birthday, Sherie!

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:10PM

Morgan Freeman To Receive Chaplin Award From Film Society Of Lincoln Center by Jeremy Gerard

Oscar winner Morgan Freeman will receive the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s 43rd Chaplin Award during the group’s annual gala on April 25. Freeman, a five-time Oscar nominee an…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:09PM

Tickets for MOTOWN's Broadway Return Now Available for Citi Card Holders; General Sale Begins Next Week by BroadwayWorld

Tickets for the Broadway return of the Motown The Musical are now on sale exclusively to Citicard members, beginning today, Monday, February 8 through Tuesday, February 16 at 959am EST.Visit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:05PM

Take a First Look at Forest Whitaker’s Broadway Debut in Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie by Matthew Blank

We have the first pics from the new Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's&nbsp;Hughie, featuring Academy and Golden Globe Award winner Forest Whitaker's Broadway debut.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:04PM

Patti LuPone, Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis & More Will Honor Legendary Songwriting Team Boublil & Schonberg at New York Pops' 2016 Gala by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, May 2, 2016, The New York Pops marks its 33rd birthday with a grand gala evening celebrating the revolutionary collaborations of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, the son…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02PM

Interview: Company XIV’s Hilly Bodin on Playing a Dark, Dramatic Snow White by Melanie Brown

Company XIV’s dark and dramatic production of Snow White takes the stage this season with its signature XIV flair. Hilly Bodin, a newcomer not just to Company XIV, but to the New York danc…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 12:01PM

Theater News: New Jersey Repertory Company Announces World-Premiere Cast of For Worse

Deborah Rennard's marital comedy comes to the Garden State.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Theater News: Broadway's Kinky Boots Will Welcome Toronto's Alan Mingo Jr.

Current star Wayne Brady followed on the heels of the show's Tony-winning original star, Billy Porter.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: Watch James Corden & Cindy Crawford Re-Create Famous 1992 Pepsi Commercial by TV News Desk

Below, watch James Corden and Cindy Crawford re-create her famous 1992 Pepsi commercial on last night's LATE LATE SHOW POST-Super Bowl special.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:59AM

Original DAMES AT SEA Director, CURLEY McDIMPLE Author/Director Robert Dahdah, Dead at 89 by Michael Dale

The Off-Off Broadway pioneer directed young Bernadette Peters in two of her first New York starring roles.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:58AM

Cowboy Versus Samurai trades moralizing for humour: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Soulpepper production is a twist on Cyrano de Bergerac in which skin colour is what keeps lovers apart.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:51AM

ECLIPSED Makes Broadway History During Black History Month with Cast, Creative Team by BroadwayWorld

Eclipsed makes history during Black History Month. Holding the special distinction of being led by the only two African-American lead producers on Broadway, Stephen Byrd and Alia Jones-Harve…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:47AM

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at Compass Rose Theater (review) by Jill Kyle-Keith

Tennessee Williams, midway through his career, wrote the quintessential Southern family drama: filled with scheming relatives, family wealth, and an unspoken secret, it won the Pulitzer Priz…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 11:45AM

Meet the Cast of The Montgomery Playhouse’s ‘A Grand Night for Singing’: Part 1: Brian Lyons-Burke by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of A Grand Night for Singing at Montgomery Playhouse, meet Brian Lyons-Burke. Please introduce yourself and tell us where we may have seen…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 11:39AM

Nutty Professor, Marvin Hamlisch’s Final Complete Score, to Get NY Premiere by Robert Viagas

Composer Marvin Hamlisch's final complete stage score will be performed in New York City for the first time Feb. 15 when the cast of the 2012 world-premiere production reunites for a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Original Broadway Cast Member Kyle Taylor Parker to Join Toronto's KINKY BOOTS by BroadwayWorld

ProducersDaryl Roth, Hal Luftigand David Mirvish announced today that original Broadway cast member Kyle Taylor Parker will join the Toronto company as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning music…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:19AM

Get a First Look at Forest Whitaker's Broadway Debut in Hughie by Broadway.com

Oscar winner Forest Whitaker is gearing up to make his Broadway debut opposite Tony winner Frank Wood in Eugene O'Neill's Hughie at the Booth Theatre. Click through the gallery for a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:14AM

Interview with Sheldon Harnick by Ted Sod

Roundabout Education Dramaturg Ted Sod interviewed renowned lyricist Sheldon Harnick about the development of She Loves Me and the significance of its latest revival.   Ted Sod: Will yo…

SOURCE: blog.roundabouttheatre.org at 11:09AM

Toronto KINKY BOOTS Star Alan Mingo Jr. to Succeed Wayne Brady as 'Lola' on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

ProducersDaryl RothandHal Luftigannounced today that Alan Mingo Jr. will play 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musicalKinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street, beginning…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:08AM

Broadway and Toronto Productions of Kinky Boots Find Their Next Lolas by Andrew Gans

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced Feb. 8 that Alan Mingo Jr. will take over the role of Lola in the Tony Award-winning Harvey Fierstein-Cyndi Lauper musical Kinky Boots a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM

BWW Exclusive: Catching up with Michael Crawford on His Return to the West End in THE GO-BETWEEN; Broadway Possibilities & More by Robert Diamond

I wasn't surprised when the reaction to the announcement that Michael Crawford would return to the stage, immediately started to trend on Twitter in the UK and to generate internet traffic a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:03AM

Broadway Vet Stephanie Fredricks Makes Feature Film Debut in OVATION by TV News Desk

Stephanie Fredricks known for her award winning work in theatre, from Broadway to Los Angeles, makes her feature film debut in Henry Jaglom's new film, OVATION.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Photo Flash: First Look at Forest Whitaker & Frank Wood in HUGHIE; Previews Begin Tonight! by BroadwayWorld

Preview performances begin tonight for the highly anticipated Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill'sHUGHIE starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner amp BAFTA winner Forest Whit…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

VIDEO: Watch THE WIZARD OF OZ Re-Imagined as a Michael Bay Movie! by Movies News Desk

There's no place like home and there's no director who knows how to helm a big budget action film than Michael Bay.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Broadway's Bombshell Megan Hilty by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, February 8th, the Theater People podcast welcomes stage and television star Megan Hilty. Shemade her Broadway debut in 2004 as the Glinda stanby in the Broadway production of WICK…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

Ticket Pre-Sale Begins Today for MOTOWN's Broadway Return by BroadwayWorld

Tickets for theBroadway return of theMotown The Musicalare now on sale exclusively to Citicard members, beginning today,Monday, February 8 through Tuesday, February 16 at 959am EST.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/8/16- Sherie Rene Scott by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday Sherie Rene Scott On Broadway Scott has starred as Christine in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, garnering nominations for a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:00AM

Photo Flash: Forest Whitaker and Frank Wood Star in Hughie on Broadway

Eugene O'Neill's drama returns to the stage.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM

Review: Vices and Virtues

Profiles Theatre tackles Neil Labute's 11-play exploration of the human condition.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Latina/o Plays for Young Performers: A Resource for Teachers by HowlRound

By Roxanne Schroeder-Arce. Roxanne Schroeder-Arce shares a list of published Latina/o plays in the hopes that more of them will be produced in schools with Latina/o students.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 10:49AM

Hot Clip of the Day: Birthday Beltress Sherie Rene Scott Serves You Egyptian Anna Wintour

Get ready to start your week strong with this must-see YouTube clip.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 10:46AM

The Verdict: L.A. Critics Review The Room Despite Restrictions by Olivia Clement

Despite a restriction on all press reviews, critics filed their reviews over the weekend for The Wooster Group's Los Angeles production of Harold Pinter's The Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:36AM

Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane and More in Off-Broadway ‘Rabbit’ by Dei Lewison

Stars such as Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, Nathan Lane and many others are lined up to star in White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour at the Off-Broadway Westsi…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 10:35AM

L.A. Critics Review The Room Despite Restrictions by Olivia Clement

Despite a restriction on all press reviews, critics filed their reviews over the weekend for The Wooster Group's Los Angeles production of Harold Pinter's The Room.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:35AM

Spill the Tea! Take a Look at the Drink for the Musical Theatre Lover (Photos) by Michael Gioia

When in doubt, singers oftentimes have tea before a performance to soothe their vocal cords. Well, RealiTea is offering a drink made especially for you. Check out their tea bags that offer a…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM

In Series and Washington Ballet team up for Carmen in Havana (review) by Lorraine Treanor

  Opera as a genre is ripe for reinvention, as artists seek to engage audiences that have more entertainment options than ever. In Series’ Carmen in Havana gives a bold new spin on B…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 10:32AM

Theatre News: Stiles and Drewe announce new Mentorship Award for musical theatre writers

The inaugural award aims to help the next generation of musical theatre writing talent

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:24AM

Preview: Bold Moves/Joffrey Ballet by Sharon Hoyer

RECOMMENDED The title of the Joffrey’s winter program references not only a stylistic theme for the movement on the stage—three pieces by contemporary choreographers—but also the m…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:20AM

“An Act of God” with Sean Hayes Opens Feb. 10 at the Ahmanson by Michael J. Roberts

The hit Broadway play “An Act of God” opens Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles. Emmy winner Sean Hayes plays God in a limited six…

SOURCE: Showbiz So Cal at 10:03AM

Rare Revival of Tennessee Williams’ Orpheus Descending Tapped for Spring by Olivia Clement

A rare revival of Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending will play a limited engagement Off-Broadway this spring. The modern interpretation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice was la…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Feature: Eggs as a symbol of female power by Laura Gilbert

When I ask Florence Keith-Roach about the title of her piece, Eggs, she describes her sister’s gastronomic quirk: “she hates eggs, and finds them the most disgusting things.” This led …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:01AM

Ben Vereen, George Faison and Maurice Hines Take a Look at “Black Broadway” in February’s “On Stage

In celebration of Black History Month, Ben Vereen, George Faison, Maurice Hines and more join "On Stage Across America" to take a look at the history and social significance of Afr…

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats May Finally Prowl On To the Big Screen, Directed by Les Miz's Tom Hooper by Broadway.com

Get ready to purr! It looks like Universal’s big screen adaptation of Cats, which has been in the works for years, may finally be happening. Tom Hooper is in talks to helm the project …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 09:58AM

Alan Cumming Welcomes Former Tonys Co-Host Kristin Chenoweth for 'SAPPY SONGS' at Carnegie Hall Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Kristin Chenoweth, the Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen,joinsAlan Cumming as a special guest for his headlining debut at Carnegie Hall tonight, February 8 at 800 PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

VIDEO: Bobby Cannavale Talks Working With Scorsese on New Series 'Vinyl' by TV News Desk

While making his new HBO series VINYL, Bobby Cannavale got to work with one of his idols, Martin Scorsese. So naturally, he has an impression.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

THE WOODSMAN Opens Off-Broadway Tonight at New World Stages by BroadwayWorld

The critically acclaimed play THE WOODSMAN, a uniquely inventive retelling of the origins of Oz's Tin Woodsman, officially opens tonight, February 8, 2016, at Off-Broadway's New World Stages…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Broadway Revival of HUGHIE with Forest Whitaker Begins Previews Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The highly anticipated Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's HUGHIE starring Academy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner amp BAFTA winner Forest Whitaker The Last King of Scotland, The Bu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

VIDEO: First Look - Watch Full Trailer for Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK! by Movies News Desk

Below, watch the full trailer for Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK and see the legend come to life in 3D, Real D 3D, and IMAX 3D on April 15th

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

David Hyde Pierce & Jessica Hecht Co-Host Williamstown Theatre Festival's 2016 Gala Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Williamstown Theatre Festival's annual Gala will be held at City Winery in New York City 155 Varick Street tonight, February 8, 2016 at 630 PM. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, an…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Stacey Luftig and Daniel Goldstein Honored with 2016 Kleban Prize Today by BroadwayWorld

The Kleban Foundation recently announced the winners of its 26th annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist --Stacey Luftig-- and its 26th annual Kleban Prize for th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

WAKE UP with BWW 2/8/2016 - HUGHIE, SAPPY SONGS, WOODSMAN and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news HUGHIE begins, THE WOODSMAN opens, and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

VIDEO: Larry David Spoofs 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'; Co-Stars with Bernie Sanders on SNL by TV News Desk

Larry David made his SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE hosting debut on the February 6th telecast of NBC's iconic late-night franchise. David, the co-creator of the series 'Seinfeld' and creatorstar of 'C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

BWW TV Exclusive: FIDDLER's Jessica Vosk & 2Scoops Take on 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' by Stage Tube

After bursting onto the cabaret scene in a sold-out show that BroadwayWorld called 'a powerhouse of a show' last February, Jessica Vosk just madeher solo Joe's Pub debut with her brand-new s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:50AM

Over Thirty Events from 14 Countries to Feature in LIFT 2016 Festival in London by Mark Shenton

LIFT 2016 &mdash; London International Festival of Theatre &mdash; running June 1 to July 2 will feature over 30 events from 14 countries, playing at venues that in addition to estab…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:49AM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, February 8, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Follies and Hunter Foster-Directed Quartet Set for Rep Theatre of St. Louis by Andrew Gans

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2016-17 season, which will kick off in September with the classic Stephen Sondheim-James Goldman musical Follies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:40AM

CBS’ “The Good Wife” Will Air Series Finale in May by Andrew Gans

Nine episodes remain of the CBS series "The Good Wife," which will air its series finale May 8 at 9 PM ET; check local listings. The show has been notable for showcasing stage acto…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

The Fantasticks Reaches Record-Breaking 21,000 Performances by Olivia Clement

The long-running Off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks reaches an unsurpassed 21,000 performances Feb. 8, having played in New York City for a total of 52 years. The total number is c…

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:02AM

BATTLEFIELD – Young Vic by Aleks Sierz

Peter Brook revisits The Mahabharata with more philosophy than politics, and with a perfection that ultimately feels chilly.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM

Trumped by the Artless by HowlRound

By John Becker. John Becker contemplates the role of artists in this contemporary, polarized political climate.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Fuse Film Review: “The Lady in the Van” — Distilled Alan Bennett by Betsy Sherman

The Lady in the Van is quite enjoyable, but has a significant flaw.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:57AM

VIDEO: James Corden & Boyz II Men Wrap Up SUPER BOWL with Original Song, 'End of the Road' by BroadwayWorld

James Corden wrapped up his Super Bowl episode last night with an original song about the big game set to Boyz II Men's 'End of the Road' featuring a surprise appearance from the group

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:47AM

VIDEO: Elton John, James Corden Rock Out to LION KING & More in Carpool Karaoke by TV News Desk

In this extended version of the LATE LATE SHOW's Carpool Karaoke for the web, host James Corden asks Elton John to help him navigate Los Angeles on a rainy day while the two sing some of his…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM

VIDEO: Coldplay, Bruno Mars & Beyonce Team for Psychedelic SUPER BOWL Halftime Show by TV News Desk

Below, check out the spectacular SUPER BOWL 50 Halftime show, featuring Coldplay and special guests Beyonce and Bruno Mars.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM

Tom Hooper to Direct Big Screen Adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS? by BroadwayWorld

Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical Cats will be making its return to Broadway this summer. But is the feline fantasy also heading to the big screen

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:44AM

American Idiot Announces Full Casting for New U.K. Tour by Mark Shenton

Full casting has been announced for the new U.K. national tour of American Idiot, the musical based on Green Day's eponymous album that played last year at London's Arts Theatre. It …

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:43AM

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron & More Perform the History of Sports Movies in 7 Minutes on 'CORDEN' by TV News Desk

On last night's special SUPER BOWL edition of CBS's LATE LATE SHOW, host James Corden welcomed Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron and Adam Devine to perform scenes from classic sports movies such as B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:41AM

Stars of Vaudeville #946: Valerie Bergere by Trav S.D.

 Today is the birthday of Valerie Bergere (Valerie Zenobia de Beaumont Lieb, 1867-1938). Borne in Alsace-Lorraine, she moved to to the San Francisco area with her family some time prior to …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:40AM

Why Do So Many LGBTs Hate Each Other? by Jesse Steinbach

Michael MustoJoel GreyOut100 2015Michael MustoPhoto via MarekRichard.com Too many times, we try to turn “community” into “mutiny.” Rather than embrace all the colors of the rainbow …

SOURCE: Out at 08:30AM

NEWS: Museum of Scotland brings together historians around the James Plays by Thom Dibdin

National Museum reveals James Plays objects: The National Museum of Scotland has organised an event bringing together historians and theatre makers who are concerned with the James Plays, cu…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:26AM

Scott Ellis: ‘It doesn’t matter if the actor is male or female’ by David Hutchison

Pursuing a modern concept of producing Shakespeare’s plays, artistic director and actor Scott Ellis founded Merely Theatre, which stages gender-blind productions. He

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: #InYourHands launched to empower young artists by James Lillywhite

A new campaign has launched which aims to empower emerging theatre makers, and encourage them to keep trying to break into the arts. The ‘In Your Hands’ campaign will see professionals w…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:58AM

Blogs: Regional Theatre Focus: the Royal Exchange has been shaped by the people of Manchester

As part of our Regional Theatre Focus, playwright and Manchester resident Joshua Val Martin explains why the Royal Exchange should become the official centre point of the city

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:58AM

The Winter's Tale review – rage, mistrust and magic by candlelight by Lyn Gardner

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonAnger flares convincingly in Michael Longhurst’s production, but the confines of the Globe’s Jacobean space strain the comedyWith Constellations, a revival…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:51AM

Endgame review – Coronation Street stars step into Beckett's bleak music hall by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowA cast led by Chris Gascoyne and David Neilson deliver Samuel Beckett’s apocalyptic play with nihilistic forceCould it have been intentional that Chris Gascoyne’s Clov s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:51AM

Tony Law review – a standup parping one long raspberry by Brian Logan

Leicester Square theatre, LondonOutlandish non sequiturs stack up as the wild-eyed, broad-grinned Law works the myth of his own zaninessIt’s Tony Law’s ambition, he tells us, to make a s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:51AM

BWW's On This Day - February 8, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 8 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM

Sufficient unto the (birth)day by Terry Teachout

I turned sixty on Saturday. Mrs. T and I didn’t throw a party, though. That might have been fun, but we were staying at Florida’s Biltmore Hotel, which is surely enough of a celebration …

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Just because: Jimmy Durante sings “September Song” by Terry Teachout

Jimmy Durante sings “September Song” on The Jimmy Durante Show. The song is from the score of Knickerbocker Holiday, by Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weill. This episode was originally telec…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

The Diary Of A Hounslow Girl UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo An acerbic comedy told through the sharp, straight-talking voice of an aspirational 16 year old British Muslim girl, this original work uncovers the typical life of a “Houn…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:14AM

What happens when you cross Dragons’ Den with new musicals? by Terri Paddock

The Perfect Pitch Award, co-presented by Theatre Royal Stratford East, is a sort of Dragons Den for new musical writing … with a twist. In this, long before the aspirants get to the pitch …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:10AM

All That Yahhs: A Crash Course in Fosse, Comedy, Dance, and Sass with Jane Lanier by Tomas Ruiz

Tomas here, in the middle of moving from a house I’ve lived in since I was three years old and I’m twenty-six now. I just found a letter to Santa that reads: “Dear Santa, is the Sandma…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 07:06AM

Always…Patsy Cline by Sandi Durell

By Michall Jeffers     Louise Seger (Susann Fletcher) is in honky tonk heaven. Not only is she finally getting to see her idol Patsy Cline (Erin McCracken) sing in person, she’s …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 07:06AM

Almanac: Max Beerbohm on the memories of old people by Terry Teachout

“Memory is a great artist, we are told; she selects and rejects and shapes and so on. No doubt. Elderly persons would be utterly intolerable if they remembered everything. Everything, neve…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Poll: Are women better at running theatres than men? by The Stage

Maxine Peake has claimed women are better at running theatres than men because they are more adept at multitasking and often have

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:55AM

Theatre News: LIFT announces full 2016 festival line-up

Highlights include work from American performance artist Taylor Mac and Australian circus company Circa

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 06:52AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE by MICHAEL JOHN LACHIUSA will have digital release 2/26, CDs in stores 4/1 by Michael J. Roberts

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of the world premiere musical FIRST DAUGHTER SUITE, written by Michael John LaChiusa and directedby Kirsten Sanderson. The a…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 05:56AM

Run Explores Human Face Of Investment Banking Industry by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Run, the startling and profoundly human drama about the banking industry by Engineer Theatre Collective, will begin its first full-length run at New Diorama Theatre on March …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:56AM

Review: Battlefield (Young Vic)

Peter Brook returns to the Mahabharata for new play, Battlefield

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:48AM

War and Peace watched by 5.7m as writer signs up for Les Misérables by Jasper Jackson

Andrew Davies set to follow success of Tolstoy drama with adaptation for BBC of French Revolution musicalWar and Peace bowed out with 5.7 million viewers on Sunday as it was revealed that sc…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:43AM

Teen riots and cemetery circus: London international festival of theatre 2016 by Lyn Gardner

US drag artist Taylor Mac, an empathy museum and a bedtime story are all part of the lineup for the 21st Lift. What can a programme dominated by work from other countries tell us about ourse…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:43AM

James Corden and Elton John Rock Out to Lion King (Video) by Robert Viagas

Rocker Elton John, composer of The Lion King, Billy Elliot and other Broadway musicals, hitched a ride with "The Late Late Show" host James Corden FEb. 7 in the latest round of Cor…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:35AM

Tom Piper: ‘I wanted to shine a spotlight on designers’ by Nick Smurthwaite

How do you capture the thrill and urgency of live theatre in an inert exhibition space? That was the big question facing

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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From crop circles to naturism: My Clothing Optional Theatre research begins by Chris Grady

Those who have followed my blogs for the last 3 years, and those who know me, will realise that I occasionally take new directions which may seem unexpected for my outward form and…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:50AM

Review: Weald (Finborough Theatre)

Daniel Foxsmith's new play receives its premiere at Finborough

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:44AM

Review: ‘The Buddy Holly Story’ at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts by Julia L. Exline

Like most people my age, before I prepared for this review, I knew that Buddy Holly was a famous singer from the 50’s who died young in a tragic plane crash, and that Weezer, a popular…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:34AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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Review: Endgame (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow)

Dominic Hill's production finds space to revel in the comedy in Samuel Beckett's play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:43AM

Review: I Loved Lucy (Jermyn Street Theatre)

Lee Tannen's play about TV star Lucille Ball runs until the end of February

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 03:43AM

TICKETS: Mark’s Top Ten recommendations + this week’s openings (8 Feb) by Mark Shenton

Mark Shenton's top ten of the week, including new entries Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Rabbit Hole, two Broadway plays now on London stages, plus this week's big openings, including Matthew …

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 03:19AM

The gory details of Titus Andronicus: 'Blood gets everywhere, actors slip on it' by Interview By Andrew Dickson

Sandra Smith, the head of the RSC’s wigs and makeup department, on how to stage Shakespeare’s grisliest play – and how to get the stains outThe first thing you think when you’re aske…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:15AM

Christopher Wheeldon: how I fell for the scandalous Madame X by Christopher Wheeldon

The acclaimed choreographer explains the origins of Strapless – his new ballet about Madame X, the It Girl of 19th-century Paris who was destroyed by a daring portrait When I moved to New …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:15AM

Plan your week’s theatre: top tickets by Lyn Gardner

Jim Cartwright’s sequel to Two premieres in Bolton, Mike Bartlett’s Cock is revived in Glasgow and Simon McBurney’s hallucinatory The Encounter is at the Barbican, LondonThe always int…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:15AM

CENTER VIEW: “… And She Can Play the Piano!’: Comedian Judy Gold Plays Feinstein’s/54 Below by Steve

CENTER VIEW correspondents Jamie deRoy and Stephen Sorokoff caught up with comedian Judy Gold recently, who will play Feinstein’s/54 Below this Spring. Known for her work on television…

SOURCE: centerontheaisle.com at 03:00AM

An Arts Manager’s Guide To Combating Ghost Referral Spam In Google Analytics by Drew McManus

Among the many types of spammers that have cropped up over the course of the last year, one of the fastest growing variations is Ghost Referral Spammers (GRS) targeting your Google Analytics…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM

Feature: Weald questions male identity by Sam Grist

Snuff Box Theatre has a goal, according to writer Daniel Foxsmith of the company, and it’s to create theatre where “there’s never one set style, writing or otherwise, no Snuff Box…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 03:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Review: ‘Cold Mountain’ at The Academy of Music in Philadelphia by Deb Miller

Charles Frazier’s 1997 award-winning best-selling debut novel, adapted into an Oscar-winning feature film starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renée Zellweger in 2003, is now a new Ameri…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:59AM

Bloomingdale sisters performing together in Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'South Pacific'

Katrina and Anya Michalewski are Bloomingdale sisters who are performing together in High Mountain Community Theater of North Haledon's February production of 'South Pacific.'

SOURCE: NorthJersey.com at 02:50AM

Hard Edge: Abstract Sculpture 1960s-70s by Arts Review

From Ron Robertson-Swann’s controversial ‘Yellow Peril’ sculpture to the dramatic machine-like forms of Lenton Parr, the 1960s and 1970s signalled a critical period for contemporary Au…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 02:49AM

BWW Review: Laura Careless Dynamic and Decadent in Company XIV's Erotic SNOW WHITE by Michael Dale

Brilliantly evocative directorchoreographer Austin McCormick turns in another sensual delight.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:22AM

Mark Shenton’s week: Diary dates for 2017 and beyond by Mark Shenton

One of the biggest behind-the-scenes jobs I have is juggling my diary — there are always far more shows to see than

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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Utility by Theasy.com

Utility Off Off Broadway, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, The Amoralists Reviewed by Shoshana Roberts BOTTOM LINE: The strong cast in Emily Schwend's memorable play shows us a few days in…

SOURCE: Theatre is Easy at 01:57AM

Forest Whitaker & Frank Wood Start Previews in Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Broadway debut of the season? Forest Whitaker will begin performances opposite Frank Wood in Hughie on February 8. Directed by Michael Grandage, Eugene O’Neill’s classic is s…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18AM

BWW Review: DEADPOOL Shakes Up Superhero Genre with Profane Perfection by Matt Tamanini

When looking at the history of film, distinct well-worn patterns develop over time tendencies turn into tropes and conventions become clichs. This has never been truer than in today's Hollyw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16AM

Developing Your Character’s Physicality from Head to Toe by Guest Blogger

No matter whether you are performing a mime piece, tableau, monologue, or scene, your physicality is part of your “actor’s toolkit.” Physicality, along with your voice and imagination,…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

Ashley Greene on Why Cam Newton Is So Inspiring & Her Personal Super Bowl Moment by Young Hollywood

Ashley Greene on Why Cam Newton Is So Inspiring & Her Personal Super Bowl Moment YH hits up ESPN's Super Bowl party in San Francisco where we chat with actress Ashley Greene to find out her …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Nick Jonas Reveals His Mancrushes & Does the Dab by Young Hollywood

Nick Jonas Reveals His Mancrushes & Does the Dab YH catches up with the one and only Nick Jonas at ESPN's Super Bowl bash in San Francisco, where he updates us on the status of the cigars we…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Tyler Eifert, Eddie Lacy, DeMarco Murray, Eric Berry, Jordan Reed on Who's Mad Cool at the Madden Bowl by Young Hollywood

Tyler Eifert, Eddie Lacy, DeMarco Murray, Eric Berry, Jordan Reed on Who's Mad Cool at the Madden Bowl YH heads to the Madden Bowl during Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco where we chat up NFL …

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, February 8, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Sater-Bacharach’s Some Lovers Live-Streamed Tonight Will Swenson, Jenni Barber Star by Adam Hetrick

Will Swenson, Jenni Barber, Jessica Phillips and Andrew Mueller star in a free concert presentation of songs from Some Lovers, the new musical from Tony Award winner Steven Sater and Grammy …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:14AM

Leigh Hobbs announced as new Australian Children’s Laureate by Arts Review

Leigh Hobbs, best-selling author of more than 20 books, including the iconic Old Tom, Mr Chicken Goes to Paris and Horrible Harriet has been announced as the Australian Children’s Laur…

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

How Has Life Changed Since President Obama’s Election? Smart People Sound Off by Michael Gioia

Second Stage Theatre's Smart People gives voice to four fictional Harvard intellectuals who find themselves in heated discussions of race, gender and sexual politics on the eve of the 20…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Who Would Donna Lynne Champlin’s Dream Dinner Guests Be? The “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Comedienne Puts I by Olivia Clement

If you haven't yet seen Drama Desk winner Donna Lynne Champlin in the hilarious hit TV series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," then now's the time to tune in. The stage and scree…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Alan Cumming, Kristin Chenoweth, Darren Criss Sing Sappy Songs at Carnegie Hall by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, most recently on Broadway in the revived revival of Cabaret, plays Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium Feb. 8.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Oscar Winner Forest Whitaker Tackles Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie on Broadway, Starting Tonight by Robert Viagas

The Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's&nbsp;Hughie, featuring Academy and Golden Globe Award winner Forest Whitaker's Broadway debut, starts previews Feb. 8 at the Booth Th…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

New Play About Maurice Chevalier Debuts Tonight by Olivia Clement

Nascent Productions presents Defendant Maurice Chevalier Feb. 8, a new play examining the celebrated French entertainer's infamous collaboration with the Nazi government during WWII. The…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Original Avenue Q Star Gets Inappropriate for Broadway Barks Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tim Realbuto Is Inappropriate, featuring the co-creator of the new musical Ghostlight, is presented Feb. 8 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in Manhattan.

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