Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10pm (Broadway Time)
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Laiona Mitchell leads cast of George St. Playhouse’s ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Alan Smason

By ALAN SMASON, WYES-TV Theatre Critic (“Steppin’ Out“) Cheryl Strayed published her book “Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar” in 2012, based on several…

SOURCE: TheatreCriticsm.com at 10:55PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9pm (Broadway Time)
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Theater Review: WAITING FOR GODOT (The New Group Off Stage) by Tony Frankel

ZOOM AND DOOM AND GLOOM IN A ROOM Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is not an easy play to write about, let alone produce, act, or even watch. It’s challenging, opaque, and ambiguous. …

SOURCE: Stage and Cinema at 09:30PM

Why Hollywood Production Crews Won’t Be Taking Off Their Masks Just Yet by Jazz Tangcay

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can resume most typical pre-pandemic activities without wearing …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:30PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 8pm (Broadway Time)
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Tiny Beautiful Things Review: Still-consoling Advice on Love and Grief and Life. by New York Theater

This is the third time I’ve seen Nia Vardalos’ moving, funny stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling collection of “Dear Sugar” advice columns. If I can’t embrace all t…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:21PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5pm (Broadway Time)
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Best Medicine Rep to live in June with dark vax comedy ‘Variant Strains’ by News Desk

"It's hilariously sinister," says Playwright John Morogiello, "kind of like Mamet meets Shaw meets me." The post Best Medicine Rep to live in June with dark vax comedy ‘Variant Strains�…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 05:56PM

Camille A. Brown: How Can We Tap Into Our Creative Expression Through Dance? by Manoush Zomorodi

For Camille A. Brown, choreography unlocked a new way to understand her power as a dancer. She explains how social dance — and its origins — have allowed her to celebrate her creative id…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

Amanda Gorman: Using Your Voice Is A Political Choice by Manoush Zomorodi

Poet Amanda Gorman has often been asked to write poems that aren't "political." In her 2018 TED Talk, she explains why her writing inherently carries messages greater than her words.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

Jon M. Chu: Why Does Representation On Screen Matter? by Manoush Zomorodi

With his film Crazy Rich Asians, director Jon M. Chu made his mark on Hollywood — opening doors for Asian American representation on screen. He reflects on how his heritage informs his cin…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

Lee Mokobe: How Can We Make Sense Of Ourselves Through Poetry? by Manoush Zomorodi

How can art be a tool to better understand ourselves and the world around us? Poet Lee Mokobe shares what it was like to grow up trans in South Africa, and how language can be a tool for cha…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

One-To-One Concerts Bring Listeners Back To Live Music, One At A Time by Jeff Lunden

A live-music series founded in Europe, which connects one musician with one listener at a time, comes to Brooklyn for two weekends of concerts by Silkroad Ensemble artists.

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

Remembering NYC Ballet Principal Dancer Jacques D'Amboise by Terry Gross

D'Amboise, who died May 2, began dancing at 7 and joined the New York City Ballet at 15. He later founded the National Dance Institute, which teaches dance to children. Originally broadcast …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:42PM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Yes, I can do Anything! After injury scuppers leading lady, Sutton Foster steps in 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Broadway and television star Sutton Foster has kept the shipboard musical Anything Goes afloat, taking over from Megan Mullally, who suffered a foot injury.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 05:27PM

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Pink and Robbie Williams star in up-close films by The Greatest Showman director

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Rock stars Pink and Robbie Williams are more than ready for their close-ups, both appearing in films directed by Michael Gracey, who directed The Greatest Showman.

SOURCE: Daily Mail at 05:27PM

David White to Step Down as SAG-AFTRA Chief, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Eyed as Successor by Cynthia Littleton

David White is stepping down as SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator after 12 years at the head of Hollywood’s largest union. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA�…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:27PM

CBS, Leslie Moonves Resolve Dispute Over $120 Million in Severance by Brian Steinberg

A whopping amount of money that has been held in trust for potential payout to former CBS chief Leslie Moonves is going back to the company. In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

SOURCE: Variety at 05:27PM

In the News: Ann Reinking's Students Release a Tribute Documentary, and TeamALW Releases a Cat Video by Talaura Harms

Plus, Olivier winner Clive Rowe has joined the London cast of The Prince of Egypt.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:05PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 4pm (Broadway Time)
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Odds & Ends: Ben Platt on the Dear Evan Hansen Movie, New Album & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Ben Platt Dishes on the Dear Evan Hansen Movie & More Dear Evan Hansen Tony winner Ben Platt  shared some exciting upd…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:48PM

Show Tracker Shares Reopening Dates, Ticket Sales Info, and More by Matthew Wexler

The Show Tracker, a new feature of the Broadway app, consolidates and shares ever-changing information about production openings. The post Show Tracker Shares Reopening Dates, Ticket Sales I…

SOURCE: The Broadway Blog at 04:42PM

Disney's Cruella | The Drive by Walt Disney Studios

Get tickets to experience Disney’s #Cruella in theaters or pre-order on #DisneyPlus with Premier Access May 28 (additional fee required). http://bit.ly/TixCruella https://movies.disney.com…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:21PM

Disney's Cruella | One Event by Walt Disney Studios

One Event. Two Places. Get tickets to see Disney’s #Cruella in theaters or pre-order on #DisneyPlus with Premier Access May 28 (additional fee required). Academy Award® winner Emma Stone…

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:21PM

Review: Alliance Theatre’s “Working” sadly stuck in the world of the 1970s by Kathy Janich

“Most of us have jobs that are too small for our spirits”... The post Review: Alliance Theatre’s “Working” sadly stuck in the world of the 1970s appeared first on ARTS ATL.

SOURCE: ArtsATL at 04:21PM

Ringling Bros. circus aerialists recount harrowing plunge toward death, rising back to life by The Providence Journal, Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal

An accident nearly killed the aerialists of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The long fight for recovery has been their toughest act yet.      

SOURCE: USA Today at 04:21PM

Disney Plus Decelerates: Investors Assess the Streamer’s Road Ahead by Todd Spangler

For Disney Plus, maybe getting the first 100 million subscribers was the easy part. Shares of Disney were down 2.6% in midday trading Friday, after the media company missed revenue estimates…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:18PM

‘High School Musical’ Series Choreographer Breaks Down Second Season Opening Number by Jazz Tangcay

The East High Wildcats from “High School Musical: The Musical — The Series” return to Disney Plus for a second season May 14, which opens, appropriately enough, with a big song-and-dan…

SOURCE: Variety at 04:18PM

Next on Stage Season 3 | College Top 15 by BroadwayWorld

Want more Next on Stage content? Visit http://bway.world/NOS! You voted, now here they are-- the top 15 contestants in our college category.

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:06PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 3pm (Broadway Time)
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Watch Jonathan Lee’s Short Dance Film Come Together to #StopAAPIHate by Dan Meyer

The piece is co-choreographed by Lee, Karla Garcia, and Kellen Stancil.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:57PM

UPDATE: Broadway Musical About Princess Diana Will Open a Month Early, On November 17th by Roger Friedman

“Diana: The Musical” cannot be stopped! The Broadway show that will premiere on Netflix first has moved up its Broadway opening date.

SOURCE: ShowBiz 411 at 03:24PM

The Playbill Weekend Streaming Guide: What to Watch May 14-16 by Talaura Harms

New take on Fela! debuts, MCC's annual Miscast gala, a "lost" Zora Neal Hurston play, and more online offerings this weekend.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:21PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2pm (Broadway Time)
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With ‘Happy to Be Here,’ Second City dips toe into a tentative return by Chris Jones

Back in front of live audiences, the cast has a new show in Chicago. It's a very tentative return but welcome nonetheless.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 02:57PM

‘A Quick Five’ with Laley Lippard, Director of ‘In the Middle of the Fields’ at Solas Nua by Susan Brall

Starting on May 20, Solas Nua will be presenting “In the Middle of the Fields” until June 12 at P Street Beach Park in Washington, D.C. Solas Nua, which means “new light” in Irish, i…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 02:50PM

2021 Rising Star Awards Nominations by Paper Mill Playhouse

Paper Mill Playhouse is very proud to announce the nominations for the 2021 Rising Star Awards presented by Investors Foundation! Congratulations to all this season’s participants and nom…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:42PM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Sets New West End Dates by Lindsey Sullivan

Dates have been announced for the U.K. premiere of the Tony-nominated musical Moulin Rouge! The show, based on Baz Luhrmann's 2001 movie, had been scheduled to receive its West End debut in…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Sutton Foster to Replace Megan Mullally in London's Anything Goes by Caitlin Moynihan

Sutton Foster will reprise her Tony-winning performance as Reno Sweeney in the West End revival of Anything Goes this summer. She replaces the previously announced Megan Mullally, who exited…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Diana Musical Moves Up Broadway Return and Opening Night by Beth Stevens

Diana: The Musical, the new musical that celebrates the life and legacy of Princess Diana, will be coming back to Broadway earlier than previously announced. Previews are now scheduled to r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Be More Chill Gets Limited West End Run this Summer by Caitlin Moynihan

Be More Chill will have a limited run at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre beginning on June 30. The musical by Joe Tracz and Joe Iconis had its U.K. premiere at London's The Other Palace T…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Jeremy Jordan, Tammy Blanchard, Christian Borle & More Set for Little Shop of Horrors by Lindsey Sullivan

Jeremy Jordan, who had been scheduled to begin performances in off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors on March 17, 2020, will step into the role of Seymour when performances resume on Septem…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

Meow! Watch Actual Cats React to Cats in Honor of the Musical's 40th Anniversary by Broadway.com

Everyone knows cats love television. Some took a break from 24-hour news and bingeing Tom & Jerry reruns to get in a little culture. These kitties took in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cats jus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

New Cinderella Movie to Feature Original Songs from Stars Camila Cabello & Idina Menzel by Lindsey Sullivan

Fresh off of the announcement that the new movie musical Cinderella will premiere on Amazon Prime, Entertainment Tonight reports that title star Camila Cabello and Tony winner Idina Menzel,…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

A Complete Guide to Broadway's Reopening by Caitlin Moynihan

Broadway is officially coming back! Here's the need-to-know information on when all your favorite Broadway shows will raise the curtain once again. September Hamilton - September 14 Th…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM

ESTA TSP | Six Standards Approved and Published by Michael Eddy

On May 5, ANSI’s Board of Standards Review approved two ESTA documents as American National Standards. The following day ANSI’s BSR approved four more. All six are now published and avai…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:22PM

Taylor Brennan, Alfredo Macias, & Ira Mont: The Lunch Room Episode 37 by American Repertory Theater

Originally Aired May 4, 2021 Stage Manager Roundtable PART TWO:  Following January’s dynamic conversation, Taylor Brennan (Jagged Little Pill and over twenty other productions), Alfredo M…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:18PM

Hot Clip of the Day: "Let's Have Fun!" Gavin Creel & Aaron Tveit Reunite for MCC's Miscast21 Sunday May 16!

Readers, we are two sleeps away from the reunion we have been waiting for since 2016.

SOURCE: BroadwayBox at 02:17PM

Wake Forest University to Host aWAKEn, an International Theater Design Competition by Michael Eddy

The Wake Forest University Department of Theatre & Dance in Winston-Salem, NC will host an international theatre design competition called aWAKEn, which invites performance designers fro…

SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:14PM

AUSTRALIA: DARK MOFO TO TURN ASHES OF DEAD TASMANIANS INTO FIREWORKS by Robert Shuman

(Nick Miller’s article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald, 5/14; Photo: Pope Alice will appear at the 2021 Dark Mofo festival.) Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Hoba…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 02:05PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1pm (Broadway Time)
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Larry Owens and Kelli O'Hara Join Final Installment of MasterVoices' Myths and Hymns by Logan Culwell-Block

The project showcases Adam Guettel's song cycle as a series of short films.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:36PM

The New Group Off Stage launches with ‘Waiting for Godot’ starring Ethan Hawke and John Leguizamo by Deb Miller

This month, Off-Broadway’s award-winning artist-driven company The New Group – known for its mission of developing and producing powerful contemporary theater that is adventurous, stimul…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 01:26PM

Those Who Wish Me Dead (dir. Taylor Sheridan): Film review by Dan Scully

A supremely entertaining thriller that delivers its charms in brutal flourishes The post Those Who Wish Me Dead (dir. Taylor Sheridan): Film review appeared first on phindie.

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:11PM

Horse Heritage Through Philadelphia’s History by David Garcia

Horses played a significant role in the evolution of humankind. These graceful creatures have been our companions for centuries. Horses have always stayed by our… The post Horse Heritage …

SOURCE: phindie.com at 01:05PM

VIDEO: 'The One Where Jamie Recreates Rachel Green's Outfits' on The Dressing Room with Jamie Glickman!

In honor of the Friends reunion and A Friends Musical, on this episode of The Dressing Room Jamie Glickman shows you how you can recreate some of Rachel Green’s most iconic looks!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:01PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at noon (Broadway Time)
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Cats Watching 'CATS' by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

The video you didn't know you needed on a Friday: Cats watching 'CATS'. Thank you for all your submissions featuring your feline friends. Vote for your favourite cat here: https://www.truman…

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM

The Jellicle Ball - Cats Karaoke by Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals

Join us to celebrate 40 Years of 'Cats' with our Cats Karaoke! Follow the lyrics on Andrew's Instagram Story: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlloydwebber/

SOURCE: YouTube at 12:18PM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11am (Broadway Time)
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May 14, 2021: What TheaterMakers Are Talking About This Week

From even more Broadway reopening dates and why Broadway is waiting to reopen until the fall to Indie Venues finally receiving their “Save our Stages” money and more . . . here’s what …

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:45AM

Lorelei Mathias: ‘Having an ADHD brain is like having a room full of hecklers in your head’

The comedy writer, producer and director on the things that make her laugh the most A very early Paul Foot gig where he entered and exited the stage by climbing in and out of a window. It wa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:42AM

What to Watch in The New Year by Suzanna Bowling

THE DESTRUCTION OF JANE: Set in the current COVID-19 pandemic, this comedy follows Jane to the African jungle where she meets and falls in love with the spectacular specimen we all know as t…

SOURCE: Times Square Chronicles at 11:40AM

Do you want to use your voice to help us change the face of theatre? Join the AYT team now! by A Younger Theatre

If you’re enjoying our content, then please consider becoming a member, with every penny going towards keeping paying AYT going and paying our very talented team of young creatives. For mo…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 11:33AM

Couple who fell in love at the Yale School of Drama premiere musical docuseries about their marriage, careers and time in New Haven by Christopher Arnott

Married actors Ken Robinson and Christina Acosta Robinson met and fell in love at the Yale School of Drama a decade ago, moved back to New Haven a year ago and have done a virtual musical "d…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant at 11:30AM

He helped give the world #AllGoodGifts. RIP To one of the original producers of Godspell, Stuart Duncan.

Godspell changed my life. I saw it, I performed in it. And I was blessed to have been able to produce it. Without Mr. Duncan, there’d be a godspellian hole in my gut. Thank you, Sir, for t…

SOURCE: The Producer's Perspective at 11:15AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10am (Broadway Time)
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Jeremy Jordan Will Star in Return of Off-Broadway Revival of Little Shop of Horrors by Talaura Harms

The production will also resume its run with original cast members Tammy Blanchard and Christian Borle.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:58AM

‘Diana: The Musical’ Announces Earlier Broadway Return by Greg Evans

Diana: The Musical will be back on Broadway earlier than expected: Producers have moved up the show’s return to the Longacre Theatre by a month. Previews now begin Tuesday, November 2, wit…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:57AM

Sat., 5/15 Mindy Fradkin (Princess Wow) with Carnie Wilson! by Cabaret Hotspot!

The Smile Revolution with Princess Wow (Mindy Fradkin) Baking with Carnie Wilson Saturday, May 14 @ 4:00 pm EDT Facebook Live and on YouTube replay  

SOURCE: www.cabarethotspot.com at 10:44AM

Diana Will Return to Broadway Sooner Than Planned by Dan Meyer

The bio-musical was most recently slated to begin previews December 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:43AM

Jeremy Jordan Is Suddenly Seymour In Off Broadway Hit ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ by Greg Evans

Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, American Son) will take on the lead role of Seymour when Off Broadway’s Little Shop of Horrors returns to the stage on Sept. 21, joining original cast members Tammy…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:40AM

Everybody's Talking About Jamie U.K. Tour to Return Starring Layton Williams, RuPaul's Drag Race Star Bianca Del Rio, More by Logan Culwell-Block

The hit musical will play engagements in Birmingham, Leicester, Wolverhampton, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:39AM

Sutton Foster Replaces Megan Mullally in London Revival of Anything Goes by Andrew Gans

Kathleen Marshall directs and choreographs the production, which begins in July at the Barbican.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:38AM

Lockdown rules: When do theatres reopen? by Isobel Lewis

Theatres could reopen from as early as May

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:36AM

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Confirms Fall 2021 Dates for West End Premiere by Dan Meyer

The show will open at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:28AM

Closed 18 months, refreshed Grant's Farm will reopen May 28 with new attractions by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Grant's Farm has been closed for normal operations since spring 2020, using the time to refresh and add attractions.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:24AM

Stages St. Louis artistic director Michael Hamilton will retire by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Michael Hamilton has directed more than 100 shows for Stages, which he co-founded with executive producer Jack Lane in 1987.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:24AM

London Production of Be More Chill Reboots for Summer West End Run by Talaura Harms

The musical, which opened in the U.K. in February 2020, will return with its full original London cast and creative team.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:20AM

Derek DelGaudio’s Biggest Trick: To Claim He’s Not Doing Magic by American Theatre Editors

The creator of 'In & Of Itself' and new memoir, 'Amoralman,' has made a career of artful deception in the pursuit of a kind of theatrical truth.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 10:18AM

Carly Bawden, Declan Bennett, John Pfumojena, More Will Star in Regent’s Park Open Air Carousel by Andrew Gans

The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will begin performances at the outdoor venue July 31.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:18AM

‘Diana’ moves up Broadway reopening by one month by Caitlin Huston

“Diana” has moved its first preview date up one month to Nov. 2.  The musical, which was among the first to announce for the new season, had previously set a return date of Dec. 1. The …

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 10:14AM

Hamilton Producer Jeffrey Seller Confirms COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for All Cast and Crew by Dan Meyer

The Lin-Manuel Miranda musical returns to Broadway September 14.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:02AM

Review: A Choreographer Looks Back on His Pandemic Year by Gia Kourlas

Stephen Petronio’s virtual program, presented by the Joyce Theater, explores isolation, longing and legacy, but doesn’t take those issues to a deeper place.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9am (Broadway Time)
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VIDEO: All New Look at INTIMATE APPAREL and FLYING OVER SUNSET in Lincoln Center Theater's TALES FROM THE WINGS

TALES FROM THE WINGS: A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration!, a virtual gala, premiered last night, May 13. The event includes never-before-seen clips from the theater's upcoming productions,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:59AM

Sutton Foster joins Anything Goes London cast as Reno Sweeney by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Broadway star Sutton Foster steps in to reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes as Megan Mullally with an injury. This post Sutton Foster …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:54AM

Diana: The Musical Moves Up Its Opening Night One Month

The Broadway musical will now resume previews on November 2.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

Jeremy Jordan, Tammy Blanchard, and Christian Borle Will Reopen Little Shop of Horrors

The musical returns on the 21st day of the month of September.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 09:48AM

GRACE NOTES: Friday, May 14, 2021 by Susan Grace

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SOURCE: Grace Notes Subscription at 09:44AM

Casting Complete for London Palladium's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Gans

Performances of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical begin July 1.

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:41AM

Tap Family Reunion in "Mayor of Harlem" | Streaming May 21-June 3 by Joycetheater

The unmatched trio of tap titans—Dormeshia, Jason Samuels Smith, and Derick K. Grant—come together once more to present the 4th annual Tap Family Reunion featuring the original productio…

SOURCE: YouTube at 09:15AM

It's a Puzzlement! Tease Your Brain With These Broadway Rebuses by Talaura Harms

How many of these Broadway-themed puzzles can you solve?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

It's a Puzzlement! Tease Your Brain With Broadway Rebuses by Talaura Harms

How many of these Broadway-themed puzzles can you solve?

SOURCE: Playbill at 09:07AM

‘Diana: The Musical’ Composer David Bryan Signs With Verve by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: David Bryan, composer and lyricist for Broadway’s upcoming Diana: The Musical has signed with Verve for representation as a writer and composer across theater, film and televis…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00AM

‘Perfect fit for an audio production’: FOLK – BBC Lights Up Festival (Online review) by John Chapman

Folk by Nell Leyshon tells the true story of Cecil Sharp, the musicologist and collector of English folk music at the turn of the 20th century who was responsible for kick starting the reviv…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 8am (Broadway Time)
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Sutton Foster to Replace Megan Mullally in Anything Goes in London

Foster will reprise the role of Reno Sweeney, which earned her a Tony Award in 2011.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 08:36AM

B.S., I Love You by Trav S.D.

B.S. Pully (Murray Lerman, 1910-72) was a legendary burlesque, nightclub and Borscht Belt comedian and stage and screen actor of the mid 20th century, known for his gruff gangster persona an…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:03AM

Kelly Kerwin Named New Artistic Director of Oklahoma City Rep by American Theatre Editors

An experienced producer, particularly at New York's Public Theater, Kerwin succeeds founding artistic director Donald Jordan.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 08:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 7am (Broadway Time)
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Today on Broadway: Friday, May 14, 2021 by Matt Tamanini

1) More Broadway Shows Announce Return Dates ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Flying Over Sunset,’ ‘DEH,’ Announce Reopening Dates, ‘Hamilton’ to Require Staff Vaccinations, Krysta Sings ‘…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 07:55AM

Broadway Games : 3 Out of 4 by JK

Broadway Games: 3 Out of 4 Three out of four things in each group below have something or someone in common. Which one doesn't belong? What do the other three have in common? Good luck! 1.…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:54AM

Disney's Cruella | The Baroness Grand Entrance by Walt Disney Studios

Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious �…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:17AM

London’s National Theatre goes from darkness into the afterlife

The theatre reopens next month with a drama set in a strange post-life institution

SOURCE: The Financial Times Subscription at 07:17AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6am (Broadway Time)
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Hearts Like Planets livestream by Adam Szymkowicz

This is a workshop of a new play -- a commission from The Chance Theater.  It's also a sequel of sorts of my most produced play, Hearts Like Fists. Showings are June 10 and 13.  Tickets a…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 06:50AM

TEASER! Tales from the Wings: A Lincoln Center Theater Celebration! by Lincoln Center Theater

Join us for a joyous hour looking back at iconic LCT productions through video excerpts paired with favorite artists sharing “insider” anecdotes, plus a special preview of the exciting 2…

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:24AM

‘Filled with a rich depth musically’: U.Me The Musical – BBC World Service (Online review) ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Brand new musical U.Me The Musical, based around a love story unfolding during the pandemic, is charming and heartfelt.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AM

CDC lifts mask requirement for vaccinated individuals, posing a question for Broadway by Caitlin Huston

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control announced that fully vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks indoors.  While the CDC did not comment on live theater specifically, t…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 06:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 5am (Broadway Time)
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Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announce Carousel cast by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Regent's Park Open Air Theatre confirms initial principal casting and creative team for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel. This post Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre announc…

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:49AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 3am (Broadway Time)
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London Theatre News Today: Friday 14 May by Megan

Broadway star Sutton Foster to replace Megan Mullally in Anything Goes. Article will be updated with more theatre news from today as it comes in. The post London Theatre News Today: Friday 1…

SOURCE: officiallondontheatre.com at 03:02AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2am (Broadway Time)
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Interview: Playwright Cheryl L. West on the Legacies of Fannie Lou Hamer and Sister Rosetta Tharpe

In two stage works, West explores the complex lives of these important figures from history.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 02:12AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at 1am (Broadway Time)
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May 14: The importance of critical honesty by Mark Shenton

... Read More The post May 14: The importance of critical honesty first appeared on Shenton Stage.

SOURCE: shentonstage.com at 01:00AM
Friday, May 14, 2021 at midnight (Broadway Time)
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Review: Icons/Idols: In the Purple Room Takes Us Inside the Palace of Constantinople

Byzantine Choral Project reopens New Ohio Theatre for this unique installation.

SOURCE: TheaterMania at 12:54AM

Judith Light Hosts We Are Family PBS Concert, Starring Laura Osnes, Gabrielle Ruiz, Nova Y. Payton, More, Premiering May 14 by Andrew Gans

The Songs of Hope and Unity concert also features The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Luke Frazier.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

WATCH: Roman Banks and Andrew Barth Feldman Find Out Which Household Objects They'd Be Transformed Into in Beast's Castle by Logan Culwell-Block

The Dear Evan Hansen stars join the cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for its second season, premiering May 14 on Disney+, as the students of East High take on Beauty and …

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord Explores Pandemic-Inspired Mask-Making Empire May 14 by Dan Meyer

The virtual performance art piece is presented by New York Theatre Workshop.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Novelist-Turned-Librettist Jodi Picoult Talks About Collaboration and Hope Ahead of Breathe May 14 by Talaura Harms

The musical, co-conceived with playwright Timothy Allen McDonald, stars Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O'Hara, Denée Benton, Patti Murin, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM

Ewan McGregor and Krysta Rodriguez Star in Halston, Streaming on Netflix May 14 by Dan Meyer

The series follows the American fashion designer's rise to fame—and fall from grace—with Rodriguez as Liza Minnelli.

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Which Household Object Would You Be Transformed Into in Beast's Castle? by Logan Culwell-Block

As the students of Disney+'s High School Musical series get ready to take on Beauty and the Beast, take our personality quiz to find out how you'd fit into the castle!

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25+ Stage Performances to Watch This Weekend May 14-16 - See MCC Theater's Miscast21, Kathleen Chalfant, Ellen Burstyn, 'Bad Jews' and more

With in-person theatre still a rarity for the time being, many companies and performers from Broadway and beyond are showcasing their work online. Below are performances you can watch this w…

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards