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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Bid For Private Acting or Writing Classes With Gretchen Cryer, Support Global Water Challenge by Michael Dale

Take three one-hour sessions with the author and star of I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: David Hirson, Lynn Nottage and Lynn Ahrens Show Their Support For The Drama Book Shop by Michael Dale

After a broken pipe caused water damage and lost inventory, the Broadway community has been coming to the aid of its cherished book shop.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:02PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: The Bats Are Looking Vicious For Adam Rapp's WOLF IN THE RIVER by Michael Dale

Rapp directs his newest play with a cast from The Flea's resident acting company, The Bats.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:39PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO Features An On-Stage Swimming Pool by Michael Dale

Audience members see actor Alex Breaux swimming through Plexiglas walls.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:44PM[SHARE]

Study Shows Stephen Karam's THE HUMANS Reflects Real-Life Phenomenon Among Middle-Aged White Americans by Michael Dale

Stephen Karam's play opens at a time when the death rate of middle-aged white Americans is increasing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM[SHARE]

Emerson College Alters Plan To Convert Colonial Theatre Into Dining Hall; Assessing Programming Options by Michael Dale

The proposed student center and cafeteria will be built elsewhere as the school considers the theatre's future.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Lynn Nottage, Young Jean Lee, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Receive 2016 PEN Literary Awards by Michael Dale

The advocacy organization grants awards for Master American Dramatist, American Playwright in Mid-Career and Emerging American Playwright.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:14PM[SHARE]

Do You Like Comedy? Do You Hate Scammers? City Warns Comedy Clubs About Street Teams by Michael Dale

Street sellers have been known to scam customers with promises of big names appearing.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02PM[SHARE]

Listen For Yourself! Has Gershwin's An American In Paris Been Played Wrong For Decades? by Michael Dale

A listen to the orchestral piece's first recording supports a theory that the wrong taxi horns are now used.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:51PM[SHARE]

Florida City Council Rules In Favor Of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES and Burlesque Show by Michael Dale

Municipal lease may have violated the First Amendment's protection of free speech.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:47PM[SHARE]

Long-Empty Times Square Theatre Said To Be Sold To Singapore-Based Oracle Projects International by Michael Dale

Oracle Special Projects says it specializes in delivering complete customized turnkey solutions for world-class special events, permanent installations and landmark attractions around the wo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:43PM[SHARE]

America's U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power Leads Diplomatic Mission To FUN HOME by Michael Dale

Ambassadors from countries with laws restricting homosexuality attended last night's performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:18PM[SHARE]

INSTAGRAM CHECK: Broadway Legend Barbara Cook Visits Laura Benanti at SHE LOVES ME by Michael Dale

A Broadway star thrills at the opportunity to sing a classic song for the idol who introduced it.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:08PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Hazel Ellis' 1938 Social Commentary WOMEN WITHOUT MEN Receives a Splendid Mint Mounting by Michael Dale

The Irish playwright's second work premiered after her country adopted a new constitution limiting women's rights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AM[SHARE]

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

VIDEO: Thank You For Being a FIDDLER ON THE ROOF? Meet The Golden Goys! by Michael Dale

A hilarious video that imagines FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's gentile characters starring in their own sitcom.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:27AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Robert Klein Stars in FROM MOSES TO MOSTEL: A HISTORY OF THE JEWS (ACCORDING TO MUSICAL THEATRE) by Michael Dale

The one night concert event told the story of the Jewish people through musical theatre songs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:55AM[SHARE]

Monday, February 29, 2016

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

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[SHARE]

Friday, February 26, 2016

VIDEO: Amanda Green Voices Her Support As The Drama Book Shop Goes On With The Show by Michael Dale

The Broadway community continues to show support after damage from a broken water pipe.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:46PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: Rebecca Luker, Soon Joining FUN HOME, Sings An Enchanting 'Goodnight, My Someone' by Michael Dale

The beloved Broadway soprano sings from her Tony-nominated performance in THE MUSIC MAN.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:29PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Check Out The Fun and Colorful 1960s Designs For Drury Lane's World Premiere of HAZEL by Michael Dale

Klea Blackhurst stars in a new musical inspired by Ted Key's comic and the hit 1960s sitcom.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz Plays Rev. Parris in 1992 Harvard Production of THE CRUCIBLE by Michael Dale

The Republican presidential hopeful had too much to drink at the opening night party, resulting in a precarious second performance.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:07PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Predominantly Black and Predominantly White Houston High Schools Combine To Perform HAIRSPRAY by Michael Dale

During three months of rehearsals, the students who had just met rehearsed a musical about acceptance while national headlines told of racism.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:38PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: FUN HOME's Jeanine Tesori Recalls Speaking Up About A Sexist Comment Directed To Her by Michael Dale

Watch the Tony-winner's full master class from this month's Athena Film Festival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:27PM[SHARE]

Thursday, February 25, 2016