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Thursday, February 18, 2016

TWITTER WATCH: THE KING AND I Understudy Ann Sanders Becomes Broadway's First Asian-American Anna by Michael Dale

Regularly an ensemble member, Sanders fulled in for Kelli O'Hara for the first time at Wednesday's matinee.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:19PM[SHARE]

Diane Lane Honors Elizabeth Swados With New Grant For Female Arts Educators by Michael Dale

The Oscar-nominated film star began her theatre career in plays with music by the pioneering composerwriterdirector.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:55AM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Sam Shepard's BURIED CHILD; American Gothic Gets A Little Too Goth by Michael Dale

Ed Harris stars in The New Group's solid production of the 1978 Pulitzer winner.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:56AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 17, 2016

VIDEO: Documentary ONE TICKET PLEASE Follows Life of Daily Theatregoer Nicki Cochrane by Michael Dale

If you attend New York theatre regularly you've most likely seen Nicki Cochrane standing outside the house with a sign asking if anyone has an extra ticket.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:32PM[SHARE]

Al Hirschfeld Townhouse Mural, Thought To Be Original, Revealed As Wallpaper by Michael Dale

The artist's longtime dealer, Margo Feiden, sets the record straight.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:09PM[SHARE]

Temple University Chapter of Artists Striving To End Poverty Helps Underserved Philadelphia Youth by Michael Dale

The non-profit created by Broadway's Mary-Mitchell Campbell has a new chapter in Philadelphia.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM[SHARE]

Lucy Simon: 'Women Are Still Perceived As Soft And Not Really Commercial' by Michael Dale

THE SECRET GARDEN's composer talks of the special challenges to women composers in commercial theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:33AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

VIDEO: Tour Brooklyn's Magnificently Restored Kings Theatre by Michael Dale

One of the country's great opulent movie palaces has been restored to its original glory.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Computer-Generated Musical BEYOND THE FENCE Prepares For Opening by Michael Dale

A musical about a controversial event in recent British history was written with creative decisions made by computer programs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:04PM[SHARE]

NEA Study: Arts Contributed $704.2 Billion To 2013 U.S. Economy, 32.5% Increase Since 1998 by Michael Dale

New government studies detail increasing economic contributions arts spending generates.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:50PM[SHARE]

Landmark Coney Island Childs' Being Renovated Into Amphitheater Stage by Michael Dale

A 5,000 seat performance venue will have the iconic restaurant building as its focal point.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: Jerry Zaks/Robert De Niro Co-Direct Paper Mill's Promising A BRONX TALE Musical by Michael Dale

A catchy Alan MenkenGlenn Slater score and a terrific turn by Nick Cordero highlight this world premiere adaptation of Chazz Palminteri's solo play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:42AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 15, 2016

Popular Science Explains Addicting Elements of HAMILTON Cast Album by Michael Dale

A musicologist and the cast album's mixing artist discuss reasons for the need to listen to HAMILTON over and over.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: #KanyeDescribesAMusical Trending as Fans Try To Decipher His Recent Tweets by Michael Dale

Leave it to Broadway historianauthor Jennifer Ashley Tepper to figure out the rap superstar's recent tweets.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM[SHARE]

VIDEOS: Director Rosie Collins Has Actors Reciting Shakespeare After Eating Hot Chili Peppers by Michael Dale

A British photographer and director's series of videos shows valiant actors trying desperately to stay in character.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:20PM[SHARE]

PERFECT CRIME Playwright Warren Manzi Dies at 60 by Michael Dale

With over 11,000 performances, PERFECT CRIME is New York's longest running straight play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:06PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 12, 2016

Actor Bear Bellinger: 'Here's How Inequality Works When You're Not Famous' by Michael Dale

The Chicago-based actor writes of inequities those in power would not be aware of if they've never experienced it.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:18PM[SHARE]

FLASH FRIDAY: Ninety-Two Years Ago Today, Gershwin's RHAPSODY IN BLUE Premieres by Michael Dale

Gershwin's orchestrial jazz creation remains a quintessential piece of American music.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:51PM[SHARE]

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Expresses Love For Their Fellow Broadway Musicals With Personalized Valentines by Michael Dale

No Shakespeare sonnets in these distinctively rotten valentines.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:16PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: LaChanze Heavenly in Encores!'s Terrific CABIN IN THE SKY by Michael Dale

The 1940 musical will most likely never be fully revived, but the Encores concert mounting features a wonderful cast and sweet Vernon Duke music.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:11PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 11, 2016

Support Take It From The Top: Bid to Meet KINKY BOOTS' Wayne Brady by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction benefits Take It From The Top, a National Arts Alliance dedicated to providing quality education enrichment through music, dance and theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:31PM[SHARE]

UPDATE: Erin Pike's THAT'SWHATSHESAID Receives New Cease and Desist Order From Dramatists Play Service by Michael Dale

The solo piece criticizes the way women are represented in American theatre by using excerpts from the ten most frequently produced American plays of 2014-15.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03PM[SHARE]

The Geffen Playhouse: Twenty Years Of Serious Theater Presented With A Hollywood Sheen by Michael Dale

The Los Angeles theatre that carries David Geffen's name serves its community as well as emerging playwrights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00PM[SHARE]

HAMILTON Letters: NYPL Digital Collection Loaded With A. Ham Correspondence by Michael Dale

Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical makes it clear that Hamilton was an obsessive writer. See for yourself

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:50PM[SHARE]

Play The Paper Mill Game! Review Clues To Remember Their Productions From The Past Six Seasons by Michael Dale

Paper Mill has been teasing playgoers with hints about their upcoming productions since 2010.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:01PM[SHARE]

TWITTER WATCH: @FemScriptIntros Points Out Sexism in Female Character Descriptions by Michael Dale

Producer Ross Putman's Twitter account quotes how screenwriters introduce their female characters.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Five Facts You Might Not Know About Harper Lee and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD by Michael Dale

Broadway is buzzing today with news of a new stage adaptation of one of America's greatest novels.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:46PM[SHARE]

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo, Isaiah Johnson Discuss The Healing Experience of THE COLOR PURPLE by Michael Dale

The actors are joined by composerlyricist Brenda Russell and producer Scott Sanders in a discussion moderated by activist writer Michaela Angela Davis.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:36PM[SHARE]

Oakbrook Terrace's Drury Lane Theatre Commits To Premiering New Musicals by Michael Dale

New York based casting director Laura Stanczyk named Director of New Works,

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:13PM[SHARE]

BWW Review: John Patrick Shanley Recalls His Rebellious Youth in PRODIGAL SON by Michael Dale

Shanley calls his newest the third play in a trilogy that basically makes up his autobiography.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:43AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Diminishing Number of Stages Has Off-Broadway Companies Scrambling For Space by Michael Dale

A surge of collaborations and co-productions have developed as the city loses more small theatres.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:50PM[SHARE]

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