Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11pm (Broadway Time)
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Long-lost Caravaggio painting makes public debut in Tokyo

A long-lost painting by Italian master Caravaggio is being shown to the public for the first time at an exhibition in Tokyo. … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 11:57PM

Musical theatre and opera merge: Banquet of Secrets an evolutionary move for Victorian Opera by Maddi Ostapiw

When it comes to the mechanics of the intersection and amalgamation of operatic and musical theatre performance in Australia, it seems to me that nobody does it better than Victorian Opera. …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 11:49PM

What’s My Personality Got To Do With It? by Joe Patti

Last week I was sent a link to an infographic purporting to list what arts careers were best for what personality types. I offer this as a bit of fun and entertainment for your Monday. Gener…

SOURCE: Butts In The Seats at 11:33PM

George Kennedy: The Disaster Movies by Trav S.D.

The word just came down that character George Kennedy has passed away. He was an amazingly busy actor, given that he started out as military advisor to the sit-com Sgt. Bilko. He was a car…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:28PM

Roundabout Theatre Company Launches $50 Million Anniversary Campaign by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company Todd Haimes, Artistic Director and the Board of Directors Tom Tuft, Chairman have embarked on a 50 million Anniversary Campaign to ensure the future of the 50- yea…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:04PM

Violet by Arts Review

Following its recent critically-acclaimed season in Sydney, Blue Saint Productions present the highly desired Melbourne premiere season of Violet at Chapel off Chapel for a limited season…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:01PM

Review: The Wildness

Broadway's Lauren Worsham and her band Sky-Pony bring child's play to Ars Nova.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 11:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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BWW Recap: Solitude Isn't the Answer for Supergirl by Nicole Ackman

On this week's episode of SUPERGIRL, Kara tried to deal with a nasty alien on her own without the help of the DEO. Laura Vandervoort guest starred as Indigo, a cyber villian who wreaked havo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:57PM

Little Thing, Big Thing – Adelaide Fringe by Stephen House

This is fine theatre with an excellent script by Donal O’Kelly and wonderful performances by O’Kelly and Sorcha Fox. Ok – enough said! Go and see it! That’s my review! No – but se…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 10:43PM

To Be (Gay) or Not to Be, That is the Question: ‘Straight’ by Matthew Wexler

by Ryan Leeds I hope that Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola have thick skins. As authors of the new off Broadway play, Straight, they should brace themselves for a flood of comments, both e…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 10:39PM

Broadway Belts for PFF – On the Red Carpet by Sandi Durell

  Theater Pizzazz’ Evan Zimmerman was on the red carpet to capture photos of the many celebrities in attendance at the 6th annual BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! – a concert that raises…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:30PM

Review: In ‘The Wildness,’ Defenses Against Adulthood by Ben Brantley

In this tuneful production by Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, friends gather at the start of the new year to retell and play out a fairy tale of their own.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:20PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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The James Plays Trilogy review – high-stakes historical soap proves addictive by Jane Howard

Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival CentreA trio of stories from Scottish royalty blend historical power struggles with contemporary dialogueThe history of Scottish nobility, as told through…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:45PM

SPRING AWAKENING's Krysta Rodriguez Joins John Lithgow in NBC Pilot THE TRAIL by TV News Desk

Yet another Broadway vet is now on board for NBC's comedy pilot THE TRAIL. Variety reports that SPRING AWAKENING's Krysta Rodriguez has just joined the team, opposite previously announced Jo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

LAZARUS Star Michael C. Hall Ties the Knot at City Hall by BroadwayWorld

Talk about an easy-to-remember anniversary Happy Leap Year and congratulations to stage and screen star Michael C. Hall, who married his girlfriend Morgan Macgregor today, February 29, at Ci…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

LES MISERABLES Continues to Evolve, Surprise, and Succeed by Oliver Oliveros

The original London production of Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel LES MISERABLES LES MIS, which was Messrs Schonberg and Boublil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:45PM

Straight by Elizabeth Wollman

It's easy to assume--especially in diverse, concentrated and comparatively liberal areas--that at this point in our country's history, coming out of the closet is just no longer a very big d…

SOURCE: Show Showdown at 09:39PM

Australia Council honours leading artists in its Annual Awards by Arts Review

The 2016 Australia Council awards will honour eight distinguished Australian artists who have made an exceptional contribution to the arts over many years in a ceremony in Sydney on Thursd…

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

Stories From The Colonial: Thank You For The Music by Chris Luner

The show must go on is one of the most beloved, cherished and true phrases of show business. However, once in a while everything changes causing productions, either on Broadway or anywhere a…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 09:10PM

Full Casting For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Revealed by Chris Luner

While it is always exciting when full casting for a new production is announced, London is a buzz over the larger than life cast just announced for the highly anticipated Harry Potter And …

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 09:10PM

Review: Straight

…or is he?

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Oscars 2016: Chris Rock under fire for ignoring the exclusion of Asians and Hispanics from Academy Awards by [email protected] (robert Tait, Robert Tait)

Host Chris Rock wasted no time in giving the event its most overtly political overtones in living memory

SOURCE: Telegraph at 08:51PM

ANNIE Returns to Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre by Michael J. Roberts

Broadway In Chicago is proud to announce that the U.S. National Tour ofANNIE, now in its second smash year, returns to the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) for a limited one-week en…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 08:44PM

A New Musical That Might ‘Trump’ Hamilton? by Matthew Wexler

Watch out, Lin Manuel Miranda – there might be competition for this year’s Tony Award thanks to Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, and a new musical about to crush. . . well, just a…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 08:36PM

Review: Laughing Through Heartbreak by Michael Block

Love in your early twenties can be so exciting, kind of like a movie. But then, without foreshadow, because this is real life, what begins as the highs of the romance between Stevie Nicks an…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:26PM

Broadway Fave Adam Pascal Answers Fan Questions on Disaster!, Aida, That Embarrassing Night at Rent and So Much More by Broadway.com

Rent icon Adam Pascal, back on Broadway in Disaster!, answers fan questions.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:15PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7pm (Broadway Time)
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On the Couch with Samantha Leigh Dodemaide by Arts Review

Who is Samantha Leigh Dodemaide? I am a musical theatre performer. So yes, as a job I get to dress up in costumes and sing, Dance and act! At the moment I can be found performing in the awar…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:32PM

Tony Winner Steve Kazee Signs on for CBS's Nancy Drew Pilot by TV News Desk

ONCE's Steve Kazee is out to solve the mystery in his next TV role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21PM

STRAIGHT - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Is there a more normal American man than Ben?

SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 07:17PM

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ at VPAC by Pauline Adamek

Musician and composer Stewart Copeland, who caught the world’s attention when he captured the raw energy of the London punk rock scene by forming

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:16PM

For Those About To Audition for School of Rock, We Salute You! by Broadway.com

Follow Megan Legler around the Winter Garden Theatre as she auditions for School of Rock.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

The Team Behind Tuck Everlasting on Making a Musical and Having a Good Cry by Broadway.com

Carolee Carmello, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and more on the new Broadway musical based on the beloved children's book of the same name.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Oscars, Witches and Lions, Oh My! Our Latest Roundup of Broadway Hot Shots by Broadway.com

in our latest roundup of Broadway photos, we get glam for a date with Oscar, check in on some cackling witches and go backstage at several Broadway shows. Click through the gallery for all o…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with The Wildness' Lauren Worsham by Broadway.com

Lauren Worsham stops by to chat with Ryan McPhee before the opening night of The Wildness at Ars Nova

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:10PM

Impressions of Rebecca Alson-Milkman’s "no clean lines in the drying concrete" by The Dance Enthusiast

"In Rebecca Alson-Milkman’s no clean lines in the drying concrete, she hones in on these 'in between' moments, delving into unexpected twists and turns with a watchful eye." Trina …

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM

The Dance Enthusiast Hits The Streets for PLATFORM 2016: A Body in Places by The Dance Enthusiast

"Eiko’s clarity of purpose is steady. Her articulate guidance during the workshop sheds light on the cerebral and sensual journey that this fascinating dancer goes on every time she moves.…

SOURCE: Dance Enthusiast at 07:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony winner Jeanine Tesori on Violet, making musicals, and why Fun Home should come to Australia by Bec Caton

Jeanine Tesori is a prolific composer who has written five Broadway musicals, and received four Tony nominations, winning (with Lisa Kron) the Tony Award for Best Score for Fun Home in 2015.…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:56PM

Broadway's CINDERELLA Stars to Reunite for Bucks County Playhouse's Oscar Hammerstein Festival 2016 by BroadwayWorld

A benefit concert featuring the original Tony-nominated stars of the recent Broadway production of Rodgers Hammerstein's CINDERELLA --Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana and Victoria Clark -- and …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM

Review: Pain is missing from 'Othello' at Chicago Shakespeare by Chris Jones

Of all Shakespeare's great tragedies, none feel as personal as that of the Moor of Venice. This is, fundamentally, a play of the bedroom, a claustrophobic, voyeuristic drama about the perils…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:54PM

Robert Battle says his memories made way into Ailey Dance's 'Awakening' by Laura Molzahn

Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater since 2011, is hesitant to admit that his first new work for the company, "Awakening," might be just a tiny bit autobio…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:54PM

Review: Theology vs Mythology vs Philosophy by Michael Block

Imagine a world where the great minds of theology, mythology, and philosophy are forced to battle it out to become the dominating intellect. This world can be found in Set Yet in Motion, Ala…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:50PM

Little Shop of Horrors – Sydney Season by Bec Caton

The Hayes Theatre Co has made a name for itself as the hub of musical theatre in Sydney; changing the landscape by bringing high quality, authentic stories with heart and relevance to local …

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:35PM

Susan Koozin, Kathryn Porterfield and More to Lead THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS at TUTS; Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

TUTS Underground just announced the full cast for the world premiere of THE SWEET POTATO QUEENS, beginning next month in Houston.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:31PM

What About Wonder Woman? by Rino16

A special thanks to Hearing Aids RX for sharing this story. It is an understatement to say that Zach Snyder’s is at present one of Hollywood’s most sought after and respected directors. …

SOURCE: culturebytes.org at 06:21PM

Reasons To Get Excited; Broadway's March Openings by Michael Dale

Five big shows open on Broadway this March. Which ones are you most excited for

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

What's Playing on Broadway: February 29-March 6, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for the week of February 29- March 6, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

Photo Flash: Meet the Company of LaChiusa's RAIN at The Old Globe - Eden Espinosa, Jared Zirilli and More! by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe welcomes Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, making his musical directing debut with RAIN, a sumptuous world premiere musical by one of the most significant teams working …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:21PM

PRIDE & PREJUDICE, Judy Gold, Laura Osnes and More Set for This March at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

This March, Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. Scroll down for details

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:20PM

Theatre Review: ‘Crimes of the Heart’ at Next Stop Theatre Company by Asha T'nae

Wooden cabinets and hideously appropriate floral wallpaper create the most believable set: the cozy, middle class home of the Magrath sisters in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. More specifically,…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:00PM

Theatre Review:  ‘Word Becomes Flesh’ and ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf’ at The Anacostia Playhouse by Asha T'nae

As we enter the tiny theater, I see the set: all black everything excepting the simple grey blocks of various heights for added dimension. Already, I am drawn by an invisible yet perceptible…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:00PM

Review: 1984

A searing and unforgettable adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 06:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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ENDGAME – Manchester by Kristy Stott

A curtain featuring pretty painted seaside picture lifts slowly to reveal Tom Piper’s suitably grimy set – rusty, damp and closed off from the world. There are two small windows offering…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:55PM

The Fans Have Spoken! Your Bewitching Top 10 Favorite Bernadette Peters Roles by Broadway.com

With Broadway favorite Bernadette Peters celebrating her birthday on February 28, we took a look back at her illustrious career. The three-time Tony recipient—one for being a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM

Odds & Ends: Danielle Brooks in New Orange is the New Black Teaser, How the Other Half Loves in London & More by Ryan McPhee

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. New Look at Danielle Brooks & More in OITNB The reviews are in, and the only opinion on the Oscars that matters is…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:51PM

Broadway’s Fatter Roster Spikes $20M Box Office To 7% Over 2015 by Jeremy Gerard

Broadway’s portfolio of 31 shows — up a handful of titles over the same week one year ago — showed a 7 percent boost on ticket sales over 2015. That presents a far prettier…

SOURCE: Deadline at 05:48PM

Smokefall Uses Magical Realism and Vaudeville to Explore Family Drama

MCC presents the New York Premiere of Noah Haidle's Smokefall, a play that combines the unlikely elements of magical realism, manic vaudeville and family drama. The cast includes Zachar…

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:46PM

Pacific Northwest Ballet by Joel Benjamin

The second Balanchine masterpiece was “Prodigal Son,” the final work that the great impresario Serge Diaghilev commissioned. Prokofiev’s moody, rough-hewn score and colorful, scenery …

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 05:43PM

The Ultimate Lesbian Double Feature – Old Fitzroy Theatre by Bec Caton

The Ultimate Lesbian Double Feature at the Old Fitz, written by emerging playwright Zoe Brinnand and directed by Lucy Hotchin, takes a look at lesbians over time and examines the societal co…

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 05:41PM

The Solid Life of Sugar Water, National Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Hurray, the two-part epic wizard-fest Harry Potter and the Cursed Child lands in the West End this summer, and its playwright is the ever-versatile Jack Thorne (who also successfully adapted…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:39PM

The Maids, Trafalgar Studios by Marianka Swain

“Murder is hilarious,” quips Zawe Ashton’s scheming maid, and in Jamie Lloyd’s high-octane, queasily comic revival of Jean Genet’s radical 1947 play, it really is. It’s also luri…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 05:39PM

“in a word” in Her Own Words by Sam Hurwitt

Playwright Lauren Yee tells all about her Glickman Award-winning play.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 05:31PM

Double Your Fun by Sam Hurwitt

Impact Theatre's Looney Tunes Comedy of Errors is a riot.

SOURCE: The Idiolect at 05:31PM

Industry Ticket Offers by Bt

Beyond the Score – The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S. Michigan Ave, is offering $15 industry tickets to Beyond the Score: Fire and Freedom: Janáček in Life and Music on Friday, March…

SOURCE: Collective Leverage at 05:31PM

Clubbed Thumb Sets Lineup for 2016 Summerworks by American Theatre Editors

The annual new-play festival will include works by Julia Jarcho, Eric Dufault, and Ethan Lipton, and a return of 'Men on Boats.'

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:29PM

Dry Powder, with Claire Danes and John Krasinski, Begins Tonight by Olivia Clement

The Public Theater world premiere begins previews Off-Broadway.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Review: The Maids (Trafalgar Studios)

Jamie Lloyd directs a contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet's classic play

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 05:14PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Stars to Be Bring It at BROADWAY SESSIONS Open Mic! by Ben Cameron

Broadway Sessions is known for bringing audiences up close and personal with Broadway's best. This last Thursday night, however, Broadway Sessions opened it's door and it's microphone to up…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:11PM

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On… Single Spies’ David Robb by Helen McWilliams

He’s best known, these days for playing Dr Clarkson in the hugely popular Downton Abbey, but actor David Robb has had a varied career to date including theatre acting galore! David is curr…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:07PM

Clubbed Thumb’s Summerworks Festival Announces Lineup by Andrew R. Chow

Julia Jarcho, Ethan Lipton and Eric Dufault will present plays at Summerworks.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 05:01PM

BWW TV Exclusive: Cruise Down The Road to DISASTER! with Jennifer Simard & Baylee Litrell by BroadwayWorld TV

The Road to DISASTER continues with four-time Drama Desk and two-time Drama League nominee Jennifer Simard of Broadway's Sister Act, Shrek The Musical and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spell…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM

Review: 2666

The Goodman Theatre takes on Robert Bolaño's epic novel.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 05:00PM

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 2/29/2016

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 2292016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Alex Brightman Will Host Second Annual Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival on 3/7 by BroadwayWorld

The second annualShubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival for New York City Public Schoolswill take placeMonday, March 7at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway at West 51stS…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:55PM

O Romeo, Romeo by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

  Promotional Brochure, "Thoughts of Prominent Men Regarding Margaret Mather," for her Romeo and Juliet tour, back cover, 1880s.  Shakespeare's Star Turn in America, the new exhibition a…

SOURCE: The New York Public Library at 04:55PM

'The Maids': Theater Review by Leslie Felperin

Uzo Aduba ('Orange Is the New Black') and Zawe Ashton throw shade at one another as the help of mistress Laura Carmichael ('Downton Abbey') in Jean Genet's drama.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:52PM

'Hamilton' Reigns Again As Winter Wallops Broadway's Box Office by Lee Seymour

Broadway took a big hit this week aswinter stretched on. Despite the warm weekend, sales plummeted 16.45% down to a total gross of $20.01mm. The big success story wasHamilton, which clambere…

SOURCE: Forbes at 04:44PM

‘The Compass’ points in a winning direction for Steppenwolf Young Adults show by Hedy Weiss

You really have to hand it to Steppenwolf Theatre. A year after its wholly misguided (if controversy-generating) Young Adults production of "This is Modern Art" the company has produced anot…

SOURCE: chicago.suntimes.com at 04:42PM

Broadway Box-Office Analysis: February 22-28 by Robert Simonson

Numbers were down across most of Broadway, but Eclipsed got off to a good start in previews. Do some shows simply need reviews to help sales?

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:39PM

Mark Siebert to Lead Stephen Schwartz and Christian Struppeck's SCHIKANEDER, Directed by Trevor Nunn, in Vienna, Sept 30 by BroadwayWorld

Schikaneder - the turbulent love story behind the Magic will have its World Premiere in Viennain the Raimund Theater on September 30. Vienna Crowd favorite Mark Seibert will star.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:36PM

Fuse Coming Attractions: February 29 through March 8 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:34PM

Onstage & Backstage: What You Didn't Know About Alix Korey, and Disaster! on The Today Show! by Seth Rudetsky

Everything Seth loves about Fiddler's Alix Korey, plus behind the scenes of Disaster!'s appearance on morning television.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:34PM

Disney Musicals to Offer Actors Fund Performances by Andrew Gans

Aladdin and The Lion King will offer special performances this summer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:33PM

News: Broadway Producers Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley Talk to MD Theatre Guide about BroadwayHD by Mark Beachy

BroadwayHD recently launched as an online streaming service on a mission to “promote and preserve live theatre, extending the reach of Broadway and Broadway caliber shows to anyone, …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:30PM

Broadway Grosses: Lupita Nyong'o-Led Eclipsed & New Musical Bright Star Kick Spring Season Into High Gear by Ryan McPhee

The spring season is underway as more and more new plays and musicals light up the Theater District. Eclipsed, starring Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, began performances at the John Gold…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:27PM

Tony Winner John Larroquette, Santino Fontana & More Set for 1776 at City Center Encores! by Broadway.com

Tony and Emmy winner John Larroquette, Tony nominee Santino Fontana and John Behlmann will appear in the City Center Encores! presentation of 1776 this spring. The three star as Be…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:27PM

Sneak Peek: Watch a Rehearsal of Broadway's Tuck Everlasting by Broadway.com

The new musical Tuck Everlasting invites our cameras to a special press sneak peek on February 29.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:27PM

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Sarah Charles Lewis and Cast Give First Look at Broadway\u2019s Tuck Everlasting

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Sarah Charles Lewis, Michael Park, Carolee Carmello, Robert Lenzi, Terrence Mann and the cast of Tuck Everlasting met the press to preview several tunes from the show, …

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

Eva Longoria and Melanie Griffith Visit Broadway's On Your Feet! by Matthew Blank

Eva Longoria and Melanie Griffith were among the latest celebs to swing by On Your Feet!

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:20PM

'Gotham' Stars Morena Baccarin and Benjamin McKenzie Meet The Woodsman by Matthew Blank

Morena Baccarin and Benjamin McKenzie, who appear on the show 'Gotham,' took in a recent performance of The Woodsman

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:19PM

Exclusive Photos: Inside the First Rehearsal of the North American Premier of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has exclusive photos from the first rehearsal of the first rehearsal of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE. The company began rehearsals this morning in Stratford, Ontario.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:16PM

Review: ‘Word Becomes Flesh’ & ‘for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf’ at Theater Alliance by John Stoltenberg

There is a critical conversation going on in Anacostia right now that may be one of the most  urgent and honest exchanges between black women and black men the American theater has ever kno…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 04:14PM

Review: The Solid Life of Sugar Water (Temporary Theatre, National Theatre)

Jack Thorne's award-winning play opens at the National

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:06PM

S.F. Symphony announces 105th season by Examiner Staff

San Francisco Symphony’s 105th season, celebrating Michael Tilson Thomas’ 21 years with the orchestra, once again showcases new music and old favorites. The 200-plus concert season honor…

SOURCE: The San Francisco Examiner at 04:01PM

Theater News: Santino Fontana, André De Shields, John Larroquette to Star in Encores! 1776

The classic musical will be reinvented with a multicultural cast at New York City Center.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 04:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Casting Complete for Encores! 1776 by Andrew Gans

Santino Fontana, Nikki Rene\u0301e Daniels and Bryce Pinkham are among the cast.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:50PM

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Deborah Cox and More Celebrate the First Preview of Eclipsed by Matthew Blank

The cast of Eclipsed took their first bow on Broadway February 23. They celebrated at Sardi's after the show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:44PM

Nikki Renee Daniels, Andre De Shields,?John Larroquette & More Will Lead Starry Cast of Encores! 1776 by BroadwayWorld

Encores Artistic Director Jack Viertel today announced casting for the Encores production of 1776, the classic Tony Award-winning musical about how the founding fathers drafted the Declarati…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:43PM

Casting announced for Ayckbourn’s How the Other Half Loves by Georgia Snow

Tamzin Outhwaite, Nicholas Le Prevost and Jenny Seagrove are to star in How the Other Half Loves in the West End. They

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:37PM

Fuse Classical Music Review: Sir András Schiff — “The Last Sonatas,” Performed Divinely by Susan Miron

Those assembled at Boston's Jordan Hall were thoroughly prepared to be enraptured.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:31PM

Tony Danza & Karen Ziemba Join March CELEBRITY AUTOBIOGRAPHY Shows by BroadwayWorld

New York's funniest showCelebrity Autobiographyhas added stars of stage amp screen Tony Danza amp Tony-winner Karen Ziemba for its March shows on Sat. 35 at 930pm amp Mon. 37 at 7pm atThe Tr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:29PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/29

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 2/28…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:28PM

Load-In Time! See the Tuck Everlasting Set Move Into Its New Home by Monica Simoes

See the crew load in parts of the set from Tuck Everlasting.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:25PM

Interview: Playwright/Director Edward Einhorn on Detective Stories, Socialism, and Adapting Paul Auster’s “City of Glass” for the Stage by Roark Littlefield

Playwright and director Edward Einhorn has been fashioning his own brand of absurdism and intellectual inquiry in the New York theater for more than twenty years. His latest play, City of Gl…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 03:24PM

John Doyle Will Direct Dead Poets Society and Pacific Overtures at Off-Broadway's Classic Stage Company by Ryan McPhee

Tony winner and incoming Classic Stage Company artistic director John Doyle will helm the world premiere of Dead Poets Society and a revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Paci…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:20PM

'Dead Poets Society' Headed for Off-Broadway Stage by David Rooney

The 1989 Robin Williams drama about an English teacher who inspires his students with poetry has been adapted by Tom Schulman from his Oscar-winning screenplay.read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:10PM

BWW TV: Zendaya Performs 'Neverland' at Weinstein Company's Pre-Oscars Dinner by BroadwayWorld TV

Platinum-selling recording artist, Disney star and newly named Covergirl,Zendaya, stole the show inher breathtaking performance of 'Neverland'at The Weinstein Company's 2016 pre-Oscar dinner…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:10PM

"Any Way" - On a Cast/Crew Q&A with Tim McNulty by Fin.coe

I was somewhat taken aback when I read the email from our Director (Dani Snyder-Young) informing us that Halcyon had invited a war correspondent to come and talk to us and answer questions a…

SOURCE: halcyontheatre.org at 03:10PM

2016 Olivier Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

As Broadway’s spring season just gets underway and prepares to fully hit the stage in the coming weeks, London is coming to the end of another year!  London’s West End has just pr…

SOURCE: lunerontheatre.com at 03:10PM

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 2/29

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 228201…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:06PM

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/28/16 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2282016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:05PM

CSC Announces 2016–17 Season, Its First Under John Doyle by American Theatre Editors

The new artistic director will helm two works in the theatre's season.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 03:00PM

Kate and Leo: the 19-year friendship that's kept everyone guessing by [email protected] (guy Kelly, Guy Kelly)

It's no surprise the internet was overjoyed by Kate Winslet's reaction to Leonardo DiCaprio's long-awaited Oscar win on Sunday night, says Guy Kelly

SOURCE: Telegraph at 03:00PM

Theater News: Stage Adaptation of Dead Poets Society on Tap for Classic Stage Company

The theater's season will also include a revival of Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 03:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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Tony Nominee Rebecca Luker to Join ‘Fun Home’ on Broadway by Dei Lewison

Three-time Tony nominee Rebecca Luker will join the cast of Fun Home, the Tony-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, at the Circle in the Square Theatre. She will b…

SOURCE: NewYork.com at 02:44PM

Mark Rylance follows Oscar win with Olivier award nomination by Mark Lawson

Best actor nomination for Farinelli and the King comes hours after winning Academy Award for best supporting actorThe “double O” category in Britain has traditionally been associated wit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:43PM

Bright Star Cast Performs on The Tonight Show Tonight by Andrew Gans

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell will also chat about their new musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:40PM

CSC to Stage World Premiere of Dead Poets Society by Olivia Clement

Classic Stage Company's 2016-17 season will also include Sondheim's Pacific Overtures.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:35PM

Photo Coverage: Meet the Family- Inside Rehearsal with the Cast of TUCK EVERLASTING! by Walter McBride

If you could live forever, would you When Winnie Foster discovers the magical secret of the Tuck family, she embarks on an extraordinary adventure that will change her life forever. Take a j…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:35PM

Oscar Favorites Mark Rylance, Nicole Kidman & Benedict Cumberbatch Snare Top Olivier Awards Nods by Jeremy Gerard

Hard on the heels of his surprise Oscar win last night for Bridge Of Spies, Mark Rylance came up with an Olivier Awards nomination for best actor in Farinelli And The King, in which he playe…

SOURCE: Deadline at 02:27PM

Broadway Sings Billy Joel by Sandi Durell

A brilliant, sexy, celebration of Billy Joel’s remarkable musical output.         By Joel Benjamin   Broadway Sings’ director/producer Corey Mach is a smarty who…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:26PM

BWW TV: Watch Andrew Keenan-Bloger, Carolee Carmello, Terrence Mann & More Sing from TUCK EVERLASTING! by BroadwayWorld TV

TUCK EVERLASTING is brought to life in a sweeping production which features a book by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear Dirty Blonde and award-winning author Tim Federle Better Nate Than Ever…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:25PM

Philip Griffiths Enters Guinness Record Book, 25 Years In West End's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Michael Dale

The current Monsieur Reye has been with the West End hit since 1990.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:24PM

Piven Theatre Workshop announces The Quality of Mercy Project, March-May by Michael J. Roberts

In conjunction with its upcoming production of Tim Robbins’ Dead Man Walking, April 14-May 15, 2016, Piven Theatre Workshop proudly announces The Quality of Mercy Project, an expansive thr…

SOURCE: showbizchicago.com at 02:21PM

Review: Jellyfish, The Vaults by Holly Casey

There are a plethora of topics considered unpalatable and difficult to bring up with your children, and mental illness is definitely one of them. It often proves hard enough for adults to un…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:21PM

ArtsBeat: Derek Hough to Play Gene Kelly Role in ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ on Broadway by Andrew R. Chow

The two-time Emmy winner will make a splash on Broadway next January as the lead in the Théâtre du Châtelet’s production.

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

ArtsBeat: ‘Dead Poets Society,’ ‘Pacific Overtures’ Will Be Part of Classic Stage Season by Michael Paulson

The shows are part of John Doyle’s first season as the theater’s artistic director.

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

Breaking News: John Doyle to Direct DEAD POETS SOCIETY Premiere & PACIFIC OVERTURES as Part of Classic Stage's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

Off-Broadway's acclaimed Classic Stage Company today announced plans for its 2016-17 season, led by incoming Artistic Director John Doyle and Managing Director Jeff Griffin. Doyle, a Tony Aw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:12PM

Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at The Puppet Company by Julia L. Exline

The Puppet Company presents Beauty and the Beast, with script by Terry Snyder and adapted for the Puppet Co. by Eric Brooks and Ora Fruchter. This production is a winner of a Citation of Exc…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 02:11PM

Take a Sneak Peek Into Rehearsals with Tuck Everlasting by Monica Simoes

Take an exciting first look at the new musical Tuck Everlasting, which offered a sneak peek for the media Feb. 29!

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:05PM

Photo Flash: First Look at Bobby Steggert and Heidi Armbruster in Anna Ziegler's Boy

Linsay Firman directs the Keen Company and Ensemble Studio Theatre production.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello, and Broadway's Tuck Everlasting

The new musical also stars Terrence Mann and Sarah Charles Lewis.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM

TV News: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Bright Star to Play NBC'S The Tonight Show This Evening

Carmen Cusack and the cast will sing a number from the new show.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Livestreaming Keynote Speech by Milena Dragićević Šešić (Head of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy / University of Belgrade) at the IETM Satell by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. IETM Satellite in Paris will be an answer to the political pressure on culture budgets and the growing requests for data. Policy makers and arts field representatives will s…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:59PM

BWW Exclusive: KINKY BOOTS' Kevin Smith Kirkwood Picks 5 Whitney Performances That Inspire CLASSIC WHITNEY: ALIVE! by BroadwayWorld

Kevin Smith Kirkwood, who isnow appearing on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musicalKinky Boots,is bringingCLASSIC WHITNEY ALIVEback to New York by popular demand. Hot on the heels of its…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:56PM

Photo Coverage: York Theatre Company's DON'T BOTHER ME, I CAN'T COPE Celebrates Opening Night by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and the preservation of musical gems from the past, celebrates musical revues with the season opener of the Winter 2016…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:51PM

Terri Lyn Carrington’s Mosaic Project: Love and Soul by Sandi Durell

  By Marcina Zaccaria   Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic Project played at the Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. The first Mosaic Project featured ov…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 01:47PM

Theatre News: Casting announced for How The Other Half Loves

Alan Strachan directs the revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy at the Haymarket

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 01:45PM

National Society of Arts and Letters Will Host Musical Theatre Competition for Young Performers by BroadwayWorld

The New York chapter of the National Society for Arts and Letters is holding a musical theatre competition for young performers between the ages of 18 and 26. First place chapter winners wil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:44PM

Front & Center for March 2016 by American Theatre Editors

Refreshingly unlikable female protagonists, underrepresented voices, and an array of New American plays take the stage this month.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 01:35PM

Fairfield Halls to close for two years in £30m revamp by David Hutchison

Croydon arts centre Fairfield Halls is to close for two years to allow for a £30 million transformation of the building and

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:33PM

Stephen Joseph Theatre appoints Theatre 503’s Paul Robinson as artistic director by Georgia Snow

Theatre503 artistic director Paul Robinson has been appointed to lead the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. Robinson, who has run the Battersea-based

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:33PM

Meet the Family! Broadway's Tuck Everlasting Stars Greet the Press by Broadway.com

The Tuck Everlasting company met the press on February 29. Based on the bestselling Natalie Babbitt book, this heartwarming musical tale revealsthe magical secret of the Tuck family and beco…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:22PM

Robert Battle says his memories made way into Ailey Dance's 'Awakening' by Laura Molzahn

Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater since 2011, is hesitant to admit that his first new work for the company, "Awakening," might be just a tiny bit autobio…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 01:19PM

FUN HOME to Welcome UN Ambassador Samantha Power & LGBT Core Groups Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Producers Fox Theatricals have announced that Fun Home, the groundbreaking and Tony Award-winning Best Musical, has teamed up with Ambassador Samantha Power and a group of UN ambassadors rep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:09PM

Spotlight On...Ellen Adair by Michael Block

Name: Ellen AdairHometown: Philadelphia, PAEducation: BA in English and Theatre, Boston UniversitySelect Credits: Since I have my bio for this show at my fingertips, here it is. Off-Broadway…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:07PM

VIDEO: It's Leap Day! Happy Birthday To Frederic of Penzance! by Michael Dale

The occurrence of February 29th every four years inspired one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most comical plot twists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

BRIGHT STAR's Steve Martin & Edie Brickell to Join Jimmy Fallon Tonight; Carmen Cusack to Perform! by BroadwayWorld

Bright Star, the new musical from Grammy and Emmy Award winner Steve Martin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, will make its national television debut tonight on NBC'S The T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:07PM

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of TUCK EVERLASTING! by Walter McBride

The company just met the press and you can check out a photo preview below. Check back later for complete coverage

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:05PM

Straight World Premiere Tackles Issues of Sexuality and Identity

Straight finds Ben (Jake Epstein) reevaluating his relationship with longtime girlfriend Emily (Jenna Gavigan) when he\u2019s forced to admit that he has feelings for Chris (newcomer Thomas …

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

Hold on Tight! Disaster! Brings Earthquakes, Tidal Waves and Killer Bees to Broadway

Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick\u2019s Disaster! parodies the 1970s disaster movies that enthralled audiences with earthquakes, sinking ships, infernos, killer bees and a bevy of over-the-to…

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:04PM

The New Normal? ‘Dot’ Delivers at Vineyard Theatre by Matthew Wexler

Colman Domingo’s new play, Dot, now playing at the Vineyard Theatre, has vestiges of a familiar kitchen sink drama. In fact, Allen Moyer’s realistic Act I set features functioning applia…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 01:04PM

Video Flash: There's some "Hot Stuff" Going on in This Footage From Broadway's Disaster!

Seth Rudetsky, Kerry Butler, and more star in Rudetsky's new send-up of '70s disaster movies.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Oscars 2016 - Leonardo DiCaprio finally claims his Best Actor Award, and Spotlight wins Best Picture by [email protected] (patrick Smith, Catherine Gee, Rebecca Hawkes)

As it happened: Brie Larson wins Best Actress, and Alejandro González Iñárritu wins Best Director - plus the action from the after parties

SOURCE: Telegraph at 12:38PM

Lauren Yee’s in a word in Her Own Words

By Sam Hurwitt Lauren Yee had quite a year in 2015. The playwright had two plays premiere in her hometown of San Francisco practically back to back. In April, San Francisco Playhouse produc…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 12:38PM

DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET PRESENTS ‘CARMINA BURANA’ March 18 & 19 @ Curtis M. Phillips Center by Michael J. Roberts

Celebrating its 50 year, Dance Alive National Ballet presents a spectacular work that is ballet – pageant – drama.   Based on medieval poems to music by Carl Orff, DANB’s pro…

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 12:33PM

‘The Walking Dead’s Negan buzz is getting deafening by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Warning: This article contains spoilers from Episode 611 of “The Walking Dead” In terms of pure action, not that much happened in the latest “Walking Dead” episode, “Knots …

SOURCE: The New York Post at 12:32PM

Livestreaming Performance Italia U35: A showcase of Italian companies under 35, between dance, theatre and new media—La MaMa Umbria International— by [email protected] (karina)

By HowlRound TV. La Mama Umbria International of Italy presents three events from Performance Italia U35 livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced HowlRound TV network at howl…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:30PM

GRACE NOTES: Monday, February 29, 2016 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 12:29PM

DANCE ALIVE’S GOLDEN GALA SATURDAY MARCH 19TH by Michael J. Roberts

In its third year, DANCING WITH THE STARS is sponsored by Parris Ballroom and features Gainesville notables partnered with DANB professionals. Those attending the event will be able to vote …

SOURCE: www.showbiznoflo.com at 12:27PM

Review: Pianist Steven Osborne Plays Rachmaninoff at the Phillips Collection by David Rohde

Given a choice between the intellectual and the emotional, most concert-goers, in their heart of hearts, will want to hear something that moves them. They got their wish on Sunday afternoon …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:27PM

To BA or not to BA? That is the Question by HowlRound

By Magenta Howard. Magenta Howard discusses her experience pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre at a public university in the US.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 12:25PM

Onstage This Week: Feb. 28–March 6 by American Theatre Editors

This leap year jumps into March with magic tricks, tennis matches, and a musical about toxic waste.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:23PM

KC Rep Announces Classics and Premieres for 2016–17 Season by American Theatre Editors

Ayad Akhtar, Nick Payne, Larissa FastHorse, Lorraine Hansberry and more will be part of the lineup.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 12:21PM

Strawdog Theatre Company announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced its 2016-17 season, the first to be produced away from its longtime home at 3829 N. Broadway. The company, still in negotiations for a permanent home i…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:16PM

Comedian Kevin James to play the Chicago Theatre by Morgan Greene

Comedian Kevin James is coming to the Chicago Theatre in June, MSG Entertainment announced Monday. James, the star of "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "Zookeeper," and most notably nine seasons of…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:16PM

'Annie' coming back to Chicago by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago announced Monday that the iconic red-headed orphan is coming back to Chicago for one week of shows. The non-Equity national tour of "Annie," now in its second year, will…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 12:16PM

Make America Great & Keep It Gay?! Nathan Lane & Matthew Broderick Reprise Their Producers Roles to Send Up Donald Trump by Ryan McPhee

Bialystock and Bloom are at it again! Tony winners Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick reunited on Jimmy Kimmel Live to give The Producers a 2016 election season makeover. Take a look at …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM

Watch Roger Bart, Kerry Butler and More Go Disco in Disaster! by Broadway.com

Show clips of Broadway's latest mayhem musical, Disaster!.

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:16PM

MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS NOEL COWARD THEATRE SW1 by Libby Purves

GETTING THEM OFF FOR VICTORY, UP WEST   I loved this show at the Theatre Royal, Bath, and – especially given a couple of rather snotty lukewarm reviews – thought I should ch…

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 12:07PM

Crimes of the Heart at NextStop (review) by Brett Steven Abelman

What’s changed in the thirty-five years since Beth Henley wrote Crimes of the Heart that makes it feel outdated?  It’s hard to pinpoint any obvious factors, since the story is a very pe…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:06PM

Mothership of a Fleet of Festivals: My First Under the Radar by Joost Ramaer

Festival profile: Under the Radar, New York

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:01PM

Choreographing the unexpected in LEIMAY’s borders by Claire Tighe

Breathe. Breathe. And try to hold the space.

SOURCE: Culture Bot at 12:01PM

Photo Flash: First Look at the York Theatre's Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope

Musicals in Mufti kicks off with Micki Grant's musical revue.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM

Cabaret News: Ali Stroker, Chuck Cooper, and More to Sing for the Drama Book Shop

Feinstein's/54 Below will host a star-studded benefit concert in support of the damaged store.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:00PM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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\u201CDownton Abbey\u201D Movie in the Works by Olivia Clement

A week ahead of the grand finale, a film adaptation may be next for the award-winning series.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:54AM

Claybourne Elder, Julia Murney & More Set for Prospect Theater's GOOD TO GO SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE by BroadwayWorld

Prospect Theater Company in partnership with The Good to Go Festival, led by Producing Artistic Director Judy Zocchi, continues its 201516 IGNITE Series at The TimesCenter 242 W 41st Street,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:51AM

Mark Shenton: Do Olivier nominations reveal a further shift towards the commercial? by Mark Shenton

There are a number of headlines to this year’s nominations for the Olivier Awards, announced today. With changes to both the nominations

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:51AM

How to Stage a Civil War Comedy? ‘Butler’ Serves as a Case Study by American Theatre Editors

Florida Studio Theatre gambled that Richard Strand's play would both entertain and enlighten audiences---and make them keep talking about race.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 11:48AM

Broadway Suburban Ticket Sales Decrease Over 5% Since Times Square Pedestrian Plazas Created by Michael Dale

Traffic nightmares have discouraged customers who drive into Manhattan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

Tickets to NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City on Sale This Week by BroadwayWorld

The Madison Square Garden Company announced today that tickets for New York Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes, presented by Chase, will go on sale to the general public on Thursd…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:43AM

I’m at the Southern Sideshow Hootenanny This Week! by Trav S.D.

The Southern Sideshow Hootenanny returns to New Orleans this week, and I’m honored and thrilled to have been asked to participate in a panel there this Friday, called “Sideshow, …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:37AM

BWW TV: Through Hell and High Water, DISASTER! Has Arrived- Watch Highlights! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre 208 West 41st Street, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Gr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32AM

Brel Star Gay Marshall to Play the Metropolitan Room by Andrew Gans

The singing actress will pay tribute to Edith Piaf.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:28AM

Preview: A World of Dance/CDI/Concert Dance Inc. by Sharon Hoyer

It’s of substantial note, with over three decades in dance and a record of international program outreach, including multiple programs to and at the time not-so-friendly China, that th…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 11:28AM

Strawdog Theatre Company announces 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

Strawdog Theatre Company has announced its 2016-17 season, the first to be produced away from its longtime home at 3829 N. Broadway. The company, still in negotiations for a permanent home i…

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:25AM

Renee Elise Goldsberry talks Hamilton on Late Night With Seth Meyers by Jazmine Harper-Davis

Last Monday night talk shows were filled with #Blackgirlmagic and #BroadwayBlack magic. Not only were we treated to Audra McDonald talking Shuffle Along on Fallon, right after on NBC the dyn…

SOURCE: BroadwayBlack at 11:21AM

Fuse Dance Review: Revolution in Reverb – Bolshoi Postmodern in HD by Arts Fuse Editor

Introduced by gigantic moving set-pieces and robots with prison searchlights for eyes, Bolt often looks like poster art.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 11:16AM

London Miss Saigon Filmed for Cinema Broadcast by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway-bound revival of the Vietnam-set musical is heading to theatres this fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:15AM

Phantom of the Opera Actor Breaks Guinness World Record by Olivia Clement

Philip Griffiths has become the longest-serving cast member of a West End show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:12AM

Interviews: Don Warrington: 'King Lear looks like a really stupid thing to do'

The actor on Rising Damp, Strictly Come Dancing and how he's preparing for King Lear in April

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 11:09AM

Watch Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick in Trumped Musical Parody by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actors reprise their Producers roles.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:07AM

Comedian Kevin James to play the Chicago Theatre by Morgan Greene

Comedian Kevin James is coming to the Chicago Theatre in June, MSG Entertainment announced Monday. James, the star of "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "Zookeeper," and most notably nine seasons of …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 11:06AM

Let the Memory Live Again! Tickets for Cats' Broadway Return Now on Sale by Broadway.com

Want to attend the Jellicle Ball again? Here’s your chance: Tickets are now available for the Broadway return of Cats. Performances begin on July 14 at the Neil Simon Theatre, where th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

Kinky Boots, In the Heights, Oscar & Tony Winner Mark Rylance Top 2016 Olivier Nominations by Broadway.com

Less than 12 hours after taking home an Oscar for Bridge of Spies, three-time Tony winner Mark Rylance earned an Olivier Award nomination for his leading performance in Farinelli and the Kin…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

John Hurt Joins Kenneth Branagh in London's The Entertainer by Broadway.com

John Hurt will join Kenneth Branagh in the West End production of John Osborne's The Entertainer this summer. Directed by Rob Ashford, the production begins performances at the Garrick T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:03AM

T.R. Knight Lands Role in ABC Pilot by Andrew Gans

Reese Witherspoon is producing the new project.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:03AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Blackbird review – mesmerising abuse drama offers no simple answers by Mark Fisher

Citizens, GlasgowA convicted paedophile meets his victim 15 years later in this richly ambiguous two-hander, with Paul Higgins and Camrie Palmer excellent as the tortured pairThis revival of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:51AM

Mark Bruce Company: The Odyssey review – Homer on the dance floor by Judith Mackrell

Wilton’s Music Hall, LondonBruce’s adaptation of the epic tale has boogieing skeletons, an S&M disco queen and music from Mark Lanegan and MozartWith its dark monsters, fickle gods a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:51AM

'Annie' coming back to Chicago by Morgan Greene

Broadway in Chicago announced Monday that the iconic red-headed orphan is coming back to Chicago for one week of shows. The non-Equity national tour of "Annie," now in its second year, will …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 10:40AM

Natalie Weiss Will Go It Solo in London by Michael Gioia

Natalie Weiss is returning to London.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Stars of Slapstick #220: Alice Davenport by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Alice Davenport (Alice Shepphard, 1864-1936). Born in New York, Alice went on the stage as a child and acted in stock and melodrama productions for decades. She was …

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:33AM

Hughie * by Barry

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SOURCE: theaterlife at 10:33AM

NEWS: Olivier Awards nominations announced by James Lillywhite

The nominees for the 2016 Olivier Awards have been released. Gypsy leads the nominations with eight, including acting nods for star Imelda Staunton. Mark Rylance is up for Best Actor for hi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 10:33AM

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton to Take Stage at Theater at Madison Square Garden by BroadwayWorld

AEG Live and Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced today that Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton will take the Theater at Madison Square Garden stage on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 800PM.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

March is THEATRE IN OUR SCHOOLS Month- Kelli O'Hara Supports the Cause in New PSA! by BroadwayWorld

Conventional wisdom accepts that Star Wars and the Super Bowl attract an audience of millions. What's less well known is that about 50 million people attend one of more than 37,000 school th…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:29AM

Jane Franklin Dance’s ‘Wash Over You Part I and 2.0’ at Intersections on 3/5 and on 3/12-13 &19 at Theatre on the Run by Guest Author

Movement and Theatre in Stop Motion Saturday March 5, 2016 at 2 pm Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival, Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington DC Tickets On Sale What: Wash Over You…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 10:24AM

NEWS: Gypsy, Kinky Boots, Branagh & Rylance lead #OlivierAwards nominations, Full shortlists by Press Releases

The productions of Gypsy and Kinky Boots lead the nominations with eight and seven nominations respectively Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s Plays At The Garrick Season secures seven nomi…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:18AM

Full Cast Announced for West End Revival of The Entertainer

John Hurt joins Kenneth Branagh in Osborne's 50s classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:09AM

Honest Actors’ Podcast ‘will close without funding’ by David Hutchison

A popular podcast for actors has been put on hold after its founder revealed he could not continue to make it without

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:08AM

Olivier Awards 2016: the nominations in full by David Hutchison

READ THE STORY: Heavyweights Imelda Staunton, Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh lead Olivier nominations Best revival Hamlet at the Barbican Les Liaisons

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:08AM

Heavyweights Imelda Staunton, Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh lead Olivier nominations by Georgia Snow

IN DETAIL: Click here for a full list of this year’s nominations Imelda Staunton, Judi Dench, Mark Rylance and Kenneth Branagh are among the

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:08AM

Review: The Compass/Steppenwolf for Young Adults by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED One of the most powerful capabilities we possess as humans is the ability to make decisions. Our decisions, no matter how big or small, can change the course of our day or derail…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 10:00AM

The One That I Want – On TV: The Case for More Broadcast Musicals by Sam Weber

Watching all of the recent live musical broadcasts has me both ecstatic and wanting more. As a performer, it’s so much fun to see one’s art, which may otherwise not be in the public eye,…

SOURCE: newmusicaltheatre.com at 10:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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I Interview Playwrights Part 817: Matt Herzfeld by Adam Szymkowicz

Matt HerzfeldHometown: Shaker Heights, Ohio (we put the “swing” in swing state)Current Town: Brooklyn, New YorkQ:  Tell me about The Improbable Fall, Rise, & Fall of John Law.A:…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 09:53AM

Can you recognise the West End shows up for the Oliviers' audience award? by Guardian Staff

Cast members from the shows eligible for the Magic Radio audience award gather at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Click on the interactive image to see who’s who Olivier awards 2…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:52AM

A Nation's Theatre looks at disability - Guardian Live event by Chaired By Lyn Gardner, Audio Produced By Stuart Silver

Why do so many venues still find it hard to open doors to disabled artists and audiences? At a Guardian Live event in Wolverhampton, Lyn Gardner and a panel discuss the opportunities and obs…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:52AM

Benedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet nominated for three Olivier awards by Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Cumberbatch up against Kenneth Brannagh and Mark Rylance for best actor, while Gemma Arterton and Nicole Kidman vie for best actressBenedict Cumberbatch’s Hamlet has received three Olivier…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:52AM

Jane Horrocks webchat – post your questions now by Guardian Staff

The Little Voice actor is covering 80s hits in her new show If You Kiss Me Kiss Me, and will join us to answer your questions in a live webchat from 1pm GMT onwards on Wednesday 2 March – …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:52AM

Sacramento Theatre Company stages ‘Twelfth Night’

Beautiful performance captures Shakespeare’s comic spiritPlay emphasizes transitions and human changeabilitySTC production continues through March 20 … Click to Continue »

SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee at 09:50AM

Blogs: Matt Trueman: Cleansed is more than just shock theatre

Trueman argues that framing Cleansed through its violence alone is entirely reductive

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:43AM

Theatre News: ENO Chorus and Orchestra lead the Olivier opera nominations

Awards beckon for the beleaguered St Martin's Lane company

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 09:43AM

Fuse Music Review: Jason Isbell, Laid-Back — More Country Than Country-Rock by Arts Fuse Editor

Jason Isbell has got sober, and his songs ring with the urgency of the newly recovered (and newly remarried, to his violinist Amanda Shires).

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:43AM

Antigone Project at Rep Stage (review) by Jayne Blanchard

Whether ancient Greece or modern megalopolises, women get a raw deal. The classic Greek playwright Sophocles wrote about this human predicament enduringly in his Oedipus plays, which charted…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:43AM

Nominations for 2016 Olivier Awards Announced

Kinky Boots, Gypsy, A Winter's Tale and Shakespeare's Globe lead nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:37AM

Chris Rock-Hosted ACADEMY AWARDS Hits 8-Year Ratings Low by TV News Desk

Last night's ACADEMY AWARDS, hosted by comedian Chris Rock were the lowest rated Oscar show in the past eight years, according to overnight ratings.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM

Olivier Awards: Mark Rylance, Benedict Cumberbatch Among Nominees by Alex Ritman

Nicole Kidman, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton and Cyndi Lauper are also up for the U.K.'s premier theater awards. read more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:28AM

New York Theater February 2016 Quiz by New York Theater

How well were you paying attention to theater news and reviews in February? Take this quiz — which includes questions involving winners of the Oscars, the Grammys, the Tonys, and the P…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:27AM

BWW Exclusive: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with MATILDA's Heather Tepe by Broadway's Backbone

In this episode guest Andre Ward talks about how there is nothing 'Rotten' about joining the Renaissance, how he's roller skated for Tina Fey and with Whoopi Goldberg and done the Disco of t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:26AM

How Does Laura Benanti Define Success and Happiness? by Olivia Clement

The She Loves Me star reveals the show that changed her life, what she admires in a loved one and the idol she really wants to meet.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:23AM

Photo Flash: 2016 ACADEMY AWARD Winners Meet the Press by TV News Desk

Below, check out shots of the winners of the 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS meeting the press during last night's all-star event

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM

A Gay Guide to Last Night's Oscars: Sam Smith's Flub! Anohni Dissed! by Jesse Steinbach

Michael MustoOscarsSam SmithLady GagaMichael MustoLast night’s Oscars were all about the sad lack of racial inclusion in Hollywood and in the Academy’s own selection process, but were LG…

SOURCE: Out at 09:08AM

Happy Birthday, Tempest Storm! by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of burlesque legend Tempest Storm (Annie Banks, b. 1928). We’ve waited so long to do a post on her because her proper birthday doesn’t roll around too often…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 09:07AM

WAKE UP with BWW 2/29/2016 - STRAIGHT, THE WILDNESS, Roundabout 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 Two shows open off-Broadway, Roundabou…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:04AM

Submitting Like A Man: What's In A Name, Anyway? by HowlRound

By Mya Kagan. Mya Kagan explores the tradition of female writers using male or ambiguous pen names, and questions whether or not doing so is an empowering choice.

SOURCE: HowlRound at 09:00AM

Theater News: New Oscar Winner Mark Rylance Wakes Up to an Olivier Award Nomination

Gypsy and Kinky Boots lead the pack of 2016 honorees for the London theater awards.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Oscars 2016 race row: How representative is the Academy Awards? by [email protected] (ashley Kirk, Ashley Kirk)

Outrage and the #OscarsSoWhite boycott have engulfed the acting world after two years passing without a black person being nominated for the top awards - but how representative is the Oscars?

SOURCE: Telegraph at 08:59AM

Actors' Equity Association Celebrates Black History Month with WE LOVE YOU SHIRLEY Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association's National EEO Committee celebrates Black History Month with We Love You Shirleytonight, February 29th.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55AM

Leonardo DiCaprio warns about climate change in emotional Oscars speech after winning Best Actor by [email protected] (helena Horton, Helena Horton)

The wait is over. Leonardo DiCaprio takes the Best Actor award for his role in Alejandro González Iñárritu's The Revenant

SOURCE: Telegraph at 08:54AM

Jason Danieley Returns to Broadway's CHICAGO Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway company of the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking hit musical Chicagowelcomes back Jason Danieley in the role of Billy Flynn beginning tonight, February 29, at the Ambassador T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:52AM

Photo Flash: Highlights from the 88th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS by TV News Desk

The 88th ACADEMY AWARDS airedSunday, February 28, 2016, fromthe Dolby Theatreat Hollywood amp Highland Center in Hollywood.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:45AM

Sky-Pony's Rock Fairy Tale 'THE WILDNESS' Opens Tonight at Ars Nova by BroadwayWorld

Theworld premiere of THE WILDNESS SKY-PONY'S ROCK FAIRY TALE, with text by Obie Award winner Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Worsham and songs by Kyle Jarrow, opens tonight, February 29, 2016.Present…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:40AM

“ON THE TOWN WITH CHIP DEFFAA….” (February 29, 2016)     by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

Man! There’s nothing more exciting than seeing a brand new musical that works. I was enthralled from beginning to an end by A Bronx Tale–currently getting its world-premiere production…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 08:33AM

Roundabout Honors Audra McDonald & Chairman Tom Tuft at 50th Anniversary Gala Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company hosts the 50th Anniversary Gala 'Spring Gala 2016 Celebrating 50 Years of Extraordinary Theatre' tonight, February 29, 2016 in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf As…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM

Olivier awards 2016: complete list of nominations by Guardian Stage

Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, leads the contenders for this year’s Olivier awards – here are the nominees in full Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

Shakespeare Solos: watch the second set of films by Guardian Staff

Leading actors perform key Shakespeare speeches in videos that capture the tragedy, comedy, romance and magic of his playsWatch the first six films in the series Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM

Jake Epstein & Thomas E. Sullivan Star in STRAIGHT, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The world premiere of STRAIGHT, a new play written by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola and directed by Andy Sandberg Application Pending, officially opens off-Broadway tonight, February 29…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:30AM

Theatre News: Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton announced the shortlist in a ceremony in London this morning

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 08:21AM

VIDEO: Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane Revive THE PRODUCERS Roles for 'Trumped: the Musical' by TV News Desk

From the producers who brought you THE PRODUCERS comes 'Trumped the Musical' a new show starring Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Cloris Leachman and the unlikely candidate himself, Donald T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:10AM

BWW Blog: Bob Marks - What to Expect at Your First Singing Lesson by Guest Blogger: Bob Marks

Although every teacher is slightly different, any good teacher structures the first lesson around the needs of their clients. This is a time for me to get to know you better, and start getti…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:06AM

Prior to London, Patti Issues and Bad with Money Play in Rep at KTCHN by Andrew Gans

Ben Rimalower performs his two Off-Broadway solo shows tonight.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Oscars 2016: highlights from Academy Awards by [email protected] (telegraph Video)

As Leonardo DiCaprio ends years of Oscars disappointment by finally being named best actor, here are video highlights from the 88th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood

SOURCE: Telegraph at 07:57AM

VIDEO: Alan Rickman, David Bowie & More Honored in OSCARS In Memoriam Tribut by TV News Desk

During the 2016 OSCARS which aired last night on ABC, actor and Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr. introduced the In Memoriam tribute as Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performed The Beatles hit 'Bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

VIDEO: Alan Rickman, David Bowie & More Honored in OSCARS In Memoriam Tribute by TV News Desk

During the 2016 OSCARS which aired last night on ABC, actor and Oscar winner Louis Gossett, Jr. introduced the In Memoriam tribute as Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performed The Beatles hit 'Bl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:48AM

Phantom of the Opera actor recognised as ‘longest-serving West End cast member’ by Matthew Hemley

Phantom of the Opera actor Philip Griffiths has officially become the longest-serving cast member of a West End show. As previously reported

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:43AM

NT Live founder David Sabel joins Hytner/Starr company by Matthew Hemley

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr have bolstered the core team of their new theatre company, with the appointment of NT Live head

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:43AM

Fraudulent HAMILTON Ticket Seller Gets Nabbed in Undercover Sting by TV News Desk

One scammed ticket buyer was determined not to let a fraudulent seller get off scot free.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34AM

Watch Again on BWW: The Olivier Award Nominations! by Stage Tube

Watch live on BWW It's the 40th Annual Olivier Awards nominations announcement. The event will be held live from the Rosewood Hotel Ballroom in London on Monday, February 29 6am EST noon GM…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:33AM

Where we longed to be by Terry Teachout

After living out of suitcases for the past two months, Mrs. T and I said farewell to Florida, returned at long last to our Manhattan apartment on Saturday night, and fell into bed with abjec…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:30AM

Behind the Scenes of Arts Collective @HCC’s Workshop Production of ‘House’: Part 1: Playwright/Director Daniel Johnston by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the Playwright/Director and cast of Arts Colective@HCC’s play House, meet Playwright/Director Daniel Johnston. Joel: Please introduce yourself…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 07:27AM

2016 Olivier Award Nominations Announced; GYPSY & KINKY BOOTS Lead the Pack by BroadwayWorld

The nominations for the Olivier Awards 2016 with MasterCard, the most prestigious event in the UK's theatrical calendar, were announced today Monday 29 February by past winners Michael Ball …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:22AM

Just because: Pat Metheny plays Lennon and McCartney by Terry Teachout

Pat Metheny plays “And I Love Her,” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney: (This is the latest in a series of arts-related videos that appear in this space each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:15AM

Camille O'Sullivan as Constance in King John: 'Thou art not holy' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Camille O’Sullivan plays Constance in King John, Act III, Scen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

Joanna Lumley as Viola in Twelfth Night: 'I left no ring with her' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Joanna Lumley speaks Viola’s soliloquy from Twelfth Night, Act…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

The Encounter: watch the live stream of Complicite's sold-out show by Guardian Staff

Join us at 7.30pm GMT on Tuesday 1 March for a live stream of The Encounter, Complicite and Simon McBurney’s stunning show about a mind-blowing journey into the Amazon. The Encounter has s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

Sacha Dhawan as Shakespeare's Parolles: 'Are you meditating on virginity?' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Sacha Dhawan delivers an edited version of Parolles’s lines fr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

David Threlfall as Prospero in The Tempest: 'Our revels now are ended' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, David Threlfall speaks Prospero’s lines from The Tempest, Act …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

Daniel Mays as Macbeth: 'Is this a dagger which I see before me?' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Daniel Mays speaks Macbeth’s lines from Act II, Scene 1. As Ma…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

Samuel West as Henry V: 'Upon the king' – video by Dan Susman, Jess Gormley, Pascal Wyse, Liese Spencer, Chris Wiegand and Emma John

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, we asked leading actors to perform key speeches from his plays. Here, Samuel West speaks Henry V’s soliloquy from Act IV, Scene 1. O…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:15AM

Movie Musicals That Won Best Picture

So far there have been 87 Best Picture Oscars. How many have gone to musicals?

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 07:08AM

Reviews - A Bronx Tale, Cabin in the Sky, The...

Capsule reviews of a new musical and two concert stagings

SOURCE: About.com - Theater at 07:08AM

Poll: Is enough done to look after performers’ mental health? by The Stage

In this week’s Green Room, our panelists look at what can be done to protect performers’ mental health in the industry, ranging

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM

Hamilton Star Among Lineup for Tonight's Broadway Belts Benefit by Robert Viagas

Daveed Diggs, Annaleigh Ashford, Randy Graff and more perform at the concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 07:01AM

Almanac: Pat Metheny on the purpose of jazz by Terry Teachout

“The guitar for me is a translation device. It’s not a goal. And in some ways jazz isn’t a destination for me. For me, jazz is a vehicle that takes you to the true destination—a musi…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 07:00AM

BWW's On This Day - February 29, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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The Maids, Starring Uzo Aduba, Laura Carmichae, Opens in West End by Mark Shenton

Uzo Aduba, the double Emmy Award-winning star of \u201COrange Is the New Black,\u201D stars opposite \u201CDownton Abbey\u201D star Laura Carmichael and Zawe Ashton.

SOURCE: Playbill at 06:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Has Arts Council England abandoned its dreams? by James Doeser

In 2010, Arts Council England put together a 10-year strategy, called Achieving Great Art for Everyone, that had the potential to revolutionise

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:35AM

WATCH LIVE: Olivier Awards nominations announced at noon, live-tweeting by Press Releases

Previous Olivier winners and co-hosts Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton reunite today to announce the full list of nominations in for the Olivier Awards 2016, sponsored by MasterCard. The Nom…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:13AM

Backstage: Meet the masters of creative multitasking by Kat Nugent

Working backstage on the London fringe is an all-consuming, shape-shifting job. Those that choose it become adept at multitasking, have a hands-on

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 4am (Broadway Time)
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NEWS: John Hurt confirmed to return to stage in Branagh’s The Entertainer by Press Releases

Further casting has been announced for The Entertainer, the final production in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s Plays at the Garrick season. John Hurt will return to the London stage…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:59AM

Theatre News: Final casting announced for Bug at FOUND111

The 20th anniversary production of Tracy Letts' dark comedy opens next month

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:58AM

Theatre News: John Hurt joins Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer

Hurt will play Billy Rice in John Osbourne's 1957 drama

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:58AM

Review: Beyond the Fence (Arts Theatre)

The new musical is conceived and mostly crafted by a computer

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 04:58AM

Spotlight shocks by winning Best Picture Oscar at the Academy Awards by [email protected] (helena Horton, Helena Horton)

Spotlight, the drama about a newspaper investigation into abuse in the Catholic Church, has beat out Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant by winning top prize at the 2016 Academy Awards

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:57AM

Stephen Fry's 'Bag Lady' Jenny Beavan speaks out about his comments as she wins best costume designer by [email protected] (helena Horton, Helena Horton)

Jenny Beavan, who Stephen Fry compared a bag lady at the Baftas, wins Oscar for Mad Max: Fury Road

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:56AM

Oscars 2016: How the race row dominated Academy Awards ceremony by [email protected] (robert Tait, Robert Tait)

Host Chris Rock wasted no time in giving the event its most overtly political overtones in living memory

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:55AM

Mark Rylance wins Best Supporting Actor in the most high profile British win of Oscars 2016 by Catherine Gee

The Bridge of Spies star beat Sylvester Stallone and Tom Hardy to the Academy Award

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:53AM

Oscars 2016: Joe Biden introduces Lady Gaga as she sings with sexual abuse survivors by [email protected] (tristram Fane Saunders)

The US Vice President, a "good friend" of Lady Gaga, introduced her Oscar-nominated song Til It Happens to You with a moving speech

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:52AM

11 of Chris Rock's funniest Oscars jokes by [email protected] (helena Horton, Helena Horton)

The controversial comedian has a lot to say. See his best bits here

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:47AM

Oscars 2016: Mark Rylance, ‘bag lady’ Jenny Beavan and Come Dine with Me producer among Brit winners by [email protected] (tristram Fane Saunders)

Documentary director Asif Kapadia and singer Sam Smith also took home trophies at last night's Academy Awards

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:42AM

Special AYULTP Podcast: Mark Shenton & Terri Paddock discuss #AlsoRecognised Awards nominations by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

In addition to their regular discussion with bloggers on recent productions, this week the (still) As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast (AYULTP) asked My Theatre Mates co-founders Mark Shen…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:31AM

Twitter reacts to Oscars blasting Wagner over Holocaust film winner by [email protected] (jonathan McAloon)

The director of Son of Saul was played off to music by Hitler's favourite composer

SOURCE: Telegraph at 04:30AM

Straight Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

'Degrassi' regular and Beautiful Broadway actor Jake Epstein leads the cast of the world premiere.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM

Roundabout Gala Celebrates Audra McDonald Tonight by Olivia Clement

The theatre company's 50th anniversary spring gala celebrates the six-time Tony winner.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM

Sky-Pony's Rock Fairy Tale Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

The world-premiere theatrical event features Lilli Cooper, Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Worsham.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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BREAKING NEWS: John Hurt to star alongside Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer

John Hurt to star opposite Kenneth Branagh in John Osborne’s The Entertainer. Further casting includes Jonah Hauer-King, Sophie McShera and Greta Scacchi.

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 03:59AM

Sam Smith called out by Tom Daley's fiance for 'only gay at the Oscars' claim by [email protected] (jonathan McAloon)

Openly gay Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black cheekily reacts to Sam Smith's assertion that he is first openly gay Oscar winner

SOURCE: Telegraph at 03:23AM

Oscars 2016: Hilarious black actors in 'white' films parody with Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg by [email protected] (telegraph Video)

Chris Rock, Whoopi Goldberg and a host of other celebrities starred in a hilarious #OscarsSoWhite parody

SOURCE: Telegraph at 03:18AM

Amy Conway: ‘Art is always at the forefront to tackle taboo issues’ by David Hutchison

Based on family interviews, Amy Conway’s new one-woman show discusses issues affecting women of three different generations. She talks to David Hutchison

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:16AM

Financial Resources For New Executives by Samantha Teter

I have been serving as Interim Executive Director for several months after our ED retired here at the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. It has been an eye-opening experience; luckily, my bo…

SOURCE: artshacker.com at 03:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Read Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children by Guardian Staff

First produced at the Royal Court earlier this month, Caryl Churchill's play for Gaza has divided critics and audiences. The Guardian's Michael Billington called it a 'heartfelt lamentation'…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

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

Forced Entertainment do Shakespeare, Pixie Lott is Holly Golightly, and Analogue and Theatre Ad Infinitum both have new workJack Thorne and Graeae’s The Solid Life of Sugar Water hits the …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:42AM

Alejandro G Iñárritu wins Best Director Award and breaks record for The Revenant by [email protected] (jonathan McAloon)

Alejandro González Iñárritu wins Best Director for the second year in a row

SOURCE: Telegraph at 02:16AM

Oscars 2016 in pictures: The winners from the 88th Academy Awards by [email protected] (telegraph Media Group)

In pictures: Who won what at the 88th Academy Awards in Hollywood

SOURCE: Telegraph at 02:14AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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The Guardian's Shakespeare Solos series continues with six new films by Chris Wiegand

Joanna Lumley plays Viola, David Threlfall is Prospero and Daniel Mays sees a dagger before him in our latest set of videos to mark the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death Related:…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:25AM

Best Theater Of The Month: Mark Rylance, Jane Austen And More by Lee Seymour

Mark Rylance follows up his Oscar win with a brilliant Off-Broadway show, and Mfoniso Udofia plants a flag in the fertile ground of African stage stories.

SOURCE: Forbes at 01:22AM

Oscars Host Chris Rock Smooths The Waters As Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Gets His Win – Review by Jeremy Gerard

“Welcome to the Academy Awards,” Chris Rock said near the top of Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, “otherwise known as the ‘White Peoples’ Choice Awards.’ …

SOURCE: Deadline at 01:17AM

BWW Review: HER REQUIEM, A Highbrow Variation of the Stage Mother Scenario by Michael Dale

Mare Winningham and Peter Friedman play parents of a teenager with musical prodigy potential.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:08AM

High Status/Low Status Character Physicality by Guest Blogger

If you want your students to physicalize their characters, get them thinking about status. What is status? Answer this question for yourself. Write down a couple of different answers yoursel…

SOURCE: Theatrefolk at 01:00AM

"The Magicians" Star Stella Maeve Sparkles by Young Hollywood

"The Magicians" Star Stella Maeve Sparkles Actress Stella Maeve stops by the YH Studio to fill us in on her role in the hit SyFy fantasy series "The Magicians" and the similarities and diffe…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM

Film News: Broadway's Mark Rylance Wins Big at 2016 Academy Awards

The Nice Fish star and three-time Tony winner adds another acting accolade to his mantel.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 01:00AM

Jack Quaid Doodles His "Vinyl" Co-Stars by Young Hollywood

Jack Quaid Doodles His "Vinyl" Co-Stars The delightful and talented Jack Quaid pays a visit to the YH Studio to talk about his rockin' HBO series "Vinyl", which revolves around the music sce…

SOURCE: Young Hollywood at 01:00AM
Monday, February 29, 2016 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Spotlight's Mark Ruffalo and Tom McCarthy join protest against sex abuse in the Catholic Church by [email protected] (our Foreign Staff)

Star and director of Oscar-winning film join protest outside Los Angeles cathedral hours before Academy Awards

SOURCE: Telegraph at 12:53AM

Oscars 2016 in pictures: Red carpet and Academy Awards ceremony highlights by [email protected] (telegraph Media Group)

In pictures: all the best images from before, during and after the 88th Academy Awards

SOURCE: Telegraph at 12:45AM

DVR Alert: HAMILTON's Daveed Diggs Visits Comedy Central's LARRY WILMORE Tonight by TV News Desk

Daveed Diggs who portrays Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in the Broadway smash musical hit HAMILTON will make his first ever late-night appearance on Comedy Central's 'The Nightly…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM

Spotlight Wins The Oscar For Best Picture by Maquita Peters

The stars have took the stage at the Academy Awards, and NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour crew tweeted all the action.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:25AM

Speech! (Or Poem?) Tony Winner Mark Rylance Wins an Oscar for Bridge of Spies by Ryan McPhee

Three-time Tony Award winner Mark Rylance won the Oscar on February 28 for Actor in a Supporting Role. His performance as Rudolf Abel in Bridge of Spies marks his first nomination. And …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:13AM

'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Allahu Akbar!': Nazeem Hussain's bogan-Muslim army by Monica Tan

The Melbourne comedian who is definitely not a host on The Project on what unites extremist Muslims and Australian patriots Melbourne comedian Nazeem Hussain tells me he’s wearing his one …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:13AM

Review: ‘The Dancing Princesses’ at Creative Cauldron by Julia L. Exline

Creative Cauldron presents The Dancing Princesses, a Learning Theater  production adapted by Ellen Selby and Laura Connors Hull, with music by Matt Conner and lyrics by Matt Conner and Step…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 12:13AM

STUTTERER Wins Oscar for Short Live Action Film by Movies News Desk

STUTTERER'sBenjamin Cleary and Serena Armitage have won the Academy Award for Short Film Live Action This was their first nomination.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes Win OSCAR for Best Original Song for 'Writing's on the Wall' by Movies News Desk

Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith, who co-wrote the music and lyrics to 'Writing's on the Wall' from SPECTRE,have won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

THE HATEFUL EIGHT's?Ennio Morricone Wins Oscar for Original Score by Movies News Desk

Ennio Morricone has won the Academy Award for Original Music Score for THE HATEFUL EIGHT. This is the sixth Academy Award nomination for Morricone.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

SON OF SAUL Wins Oscar for Foreign Language Film by Movies News Desk

Hungary's SON OF SAUL has won the Academy Award for Foreign Film. The film was directed byLaszlo Nemes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

ROOM's Brie Larson Wins OSCAR for Actress in a Leading Role by Movies News Desk

ROOM's Brie Larson has won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. This was her first Oscar nomination.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/27-2/28/2016

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 28, 2016 - Sunday, February 28, 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

THE REVENANT's Alejandro G. Inarritu Wins Oscar for Best Directing by Movies News Desk

THE REVENANT's Alejandro G. Inarritu has won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Director.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Performs 'Til It Happens To You' on ACADEMY AWARDS by Movies News Desk

On tonight's ACADEMY AWARDS, Lady Gaga performed 'Til It Happens To You' from the documentary THE HUNTING GROUND.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

THE REVENANT's Leonardo DiCaprio Wins Academy Award for Best Actor by Movies News Desk

THE REVENANT's Leonardo DiCaprio has won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:10AM

SPOTLIGHT Wins the Academy Award for Best Picture by Movies News Desk

SPOTLIGHT has won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Picture.Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin and Blye Pagon Faust are theproducers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:02AM

Moore Than a Dancer: Why the SYTYCD Champ Chose An Acting Heavy Role After Neverland by Yvette Kojic

SYTYCD season 8 winner Melanie Moore reveals why she left L.A. to pursue the Broadway stage and how she came to the Fiddler family.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Episode 405 - Season 1 Reunion, Part 1 [Unedited] by Joel B. New

Four seasons later, JBN caught up with four of the most downloaded episodes from his premiere season: Billy Bustamante, Gay Marshall, Christine Schneider (nee Paterson), and Chris York. Son…

SOURCE: Buzzsprout at 12:00AM

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