Sunday, September 15, 2024

London City Ballet: Resurgence review – a glorious revival by Sarah Crompton

Sadler’s Wells, LondonThe resurrected company revives rarities by Kenneth MacMillan and Ashley Page alongside enticing new work – all performed with brio and belief Christopher Marney’…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:24AM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

Theatre Review: ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at Arena Stage by Anne Valentino

With a 2023 world premiere on Broadway, it would seem that “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” is already bound to become a canonical part of American theatre. The first leg of its tour kic…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 12:14PM
Friday, September 13, 2024

‘A Quick 5’ with Awa Sal Secka, Actor in ‘Jaja’s African Hair Braiding’ at Arena Stage by Susan Brall

A Tony Award nominee for Best Play, “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” by Jocelyn Bioh opened September 6, 2024 at Arena Stage. It is a very funny comedy that gives insight into one of our…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 06:26PM

Items from original Broadway production of ‘Hair’ will be on display in the Smithsonian by Michael Abourizk

The artifacts will be a part of the “Entertainment Nation” exhibit.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 02:59PM

HAIR Costume Pieces and More Acquired By The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History recently acquired several new artifacts, including objects from the culturally significant Broadway musical HAIR. Learn more about the n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48AM
Monday, September 9, 2024

Video: Meet The Cast of JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING At Arena Stage

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Jocelyn Bioh's, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Meet the cast of the show as they try to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:18PM

Tony-Nominated Playwright Jocelyn Bioh Wins Horton Foote Prize by Darryn King

Jocelyn Bioh has been named the 2024 winner of the Horton Foote Prize for her play Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. The Tony-nominated playwright will be honored at a private celebration at N…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:42PM

Jocelyn Bio Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:12PM
Saturday, September 7, 2024

I met him once when I saw Hair in the park with my China: The Whole Enchilada cohorts. He ...

playbill.com/artic… ... For the hostages. For my dad (z”l), who would have turned 88 yesterday. For all of us. Shabbat Shalom. May the world know peace.

SOURCE: Google at 02:24PM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

‘Funny Girl’ North American Tour Announces its New Fanny Brice by Matthew Herzog

The producers of Funny Girl, the sensational musical comedy revival, are thrilled to announce Broadway veteran, Hannah Shankman, as Fanny Brice. Shankman is assuming the role having previo…

SOURCE: tourstoyou.org at 10:58AM

BroadwayWorld Classifieds 9/5/2024; Jobs In Wardrobe, Hair, and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/5/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:18AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

HTDE: Haircuts in Space, Tutus, and the Nasal Ranger by NPR

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike and Ian are back with their podcast How To Do Everything. On their first episode: how to cut your hair in space, how to clean your tutu, and how to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:02PM

Othello, Starring Denzel Washington, Molly Osborne and Jake Gyllenhaal, to Play the Barrymore Theatre in February 2025 by Darryn King

The Broadway revival of Shakespeare’s Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, will play the Barrymore Theatre. Performances will begin on February 24, 2025 with an offi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM

Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters To Star In Off Broadway Production Of Amy Berryman’s ‘Walden’ by Greg Evans

Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters are set to star in the Amy Berryman play Walden this fall in a Second Stage Theater Off Broadway production. To be directed by Whitney White (Jaja’s African Ha…

SOURCE: Deadline at 10:00AM
Thursday, August 29, 2024

Nana Mensah to Join Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13 at London’s Donmar Warehouse by Darryn King

Nana Mensah will star opposite Oscar winner Adrien Brody, in his London theater debut, in the world premiere of The Fear of 13 by The Queen of Versailles scribe Lindsey Ferrentino at the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 08:24PM

Nana Menseh to Join Adrien Brody in Fear of 13 at London’s Donmar Warehouse by Darryn King

Nana Mensah will star opposite Oscar winner Adrien Brody, in his London theater debut, in the world premiere of The Fear of 13 by The Queen of Versailles scribe Lindsey Ferrentino at the…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Fat Ham by The Old Globe

Barry Edelstein welcomes special guests director Sideeq Heard and playwright James Ijames for a discussion about Fat Ham. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provide Globe patrons with …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:31PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar: Cabaret by The Old Globe

Director and choreographer Josh Rhodes joins The Old Globe's Kim Heil to discuss his spectacular new production of the classic musical Cabaret. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provi…

SOURCE: YouTube at 03:00PM

Sparkling Diamond Stories: Backstage at MOULIN ROUGE! with Joanna "JoJo" Levesque by Broadway.com

In the first episode of Sparkling Diamond Stories, JoJo introduces us to her adopted emotional support animal Agape, takes us through her preshow makeup and hair ritual, demonstrates her voc…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:12PM

Sparkling Diamond Stories at Moulin Rouge! with JoJo, Episode 1: Cool It on Down by Broadway.com

Earlier this summer, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque returned to the glittering world of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as the courtesan Satine—the role with which she made her Broadway debut last year…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:48PM

Sam Behr - Easy to Be Hard by Lauren Molina

Sam Behr performs “Easy to Be Hard” (from Hair). Cello: Lauren Molina Bass: Laura Dadap Drums: Debbie Christine Tjong Broadway Celebrates Equal Rights @ 54 Below, 8/26/24

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:39AM
Sunday, August 25, 2024

Unearthing Durward Kirby by Trav S.D.

The heyday of Durward Kirby (1911-2000) was just a hair before my time. I heard the name as a point of cultural reference on TV shows like Rocky and Bullwinkle and Phyllis and Bewitched when…

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 04:24AM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Vladimir, Starring Norbert Leo Butz, Completes Casting for Manhattan Theatre Club World Premiere by Hayley Levitt

The complete cast is set for Manhattan Theatre Club's world-premiere production of Vladimir, starring two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz. Written by Erika Sheffer and directed by …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:03PM

I Interview Playwrights Part 1118: Tracy Wells by Adam Szymkowicz

Tracy WellsHometown: Sterling Heights, MI (metro Detroit)Current Town: Macomb Township, MI (also metro Detroit)Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I’m currently finishing up a western m…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 10:38AM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

With Chicago, Alyssa Milano Becomes the Broadway Baby of Who's the Boss?'s Family of Stage Stars by Hayley Levitt

On September 16, Alyssa Milano makes her Broadway debut as Chicago’s unrepentant murderess Roxie Hart. It’s a career milestone for the actress who is still one of the most recognizable f…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:12PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford Expecting Second Child with Husband Joe Tapper by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford revealed on Instagram that she is expecting her second child with husband Joe Tapper. The two married in July 2013 and had a son, Jack, in September 2016.…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 07:02PM
Saturday, August 17, 2024

Rollercoaster review – fizzy tricks and funky escapades from a master of juggling by Chris Wiegand

Assembly Roxy, EdinburghWes Peden shows off his skills with hoops, pins and balls, while his humble pleasure in performance sweetens the stunts If juggling follows breaking to become an Olym…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:55AM
Friday, August 16, 2024

Broadway's The Notebook Will Romance North America in Fall 2025 by Darryn King

The Notebook will launch a North American Tour in fall 2025. Performances will begin in September 2025 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. Additional cities will be announced at a later d…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:46AM

Positively Emerald: Backstage at WICKED with Mary Kate Morrissey, Episode 2 by Broadway.com

In episode two, MK pulls back the curtain on "OzCapella," rehearsing some close harmonies for an arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" with her Fiyero, Jordan Litz. She then gives us a…

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:00AM

Positively Emerald with Wicked's Mary Kate Morrissey, Episode 2: It's Not Easy Staying Green by Hayley Levitt

Mary Kate Morrissey is the latest green girl to take up residence at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre. The Wicked star joins a long line of illustrious Elphabas that came before her (including…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:00AM

Friday 5: 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival by JK

 5 Best Musicals That Need Their First Revival Believe it or not, this edition of F5 was actually brought about by the announcement of yet another revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which fee…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic