'SUNSET BOULEVARD' WINS BIG AT OLIVIERS AS CELEBRITY TALENT LARGELY OVERLOOKED (COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS FROM THE GUARDIAN"LINK) by Robert Shuman

(Lanre Bakare's article appeared in the Guardian, 4/14; Photo of Nicole Scherzinger, from True Story.) Jamie Lloyd's revival takes home seven awards including for Nicole Scherzinger but film…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:01am on April 15, 2024[SHARE]

HENRY IV, PART 2 (LISTEN NOW ON BBC DRAMA ON 3"LINK BELOW) by Robert Shuman

Henry IV, Part 2 Listen Drama on 3 by William Shakespeare Introduced by Toby Jones Cast: KING HENRY IV ….. James Purefoy PRINCE HARRY …..Luke Thompson SIR JOHN FALSTAFF …..Toby Jones L…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 6:38pm on April 14, 2024[SHARE]

OFF-oFF THE (4th) WALL:  NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED, 4/8"4/14, 2024 by Robert Shuman

Discovering the vibrant landscape of Off and Off-Off Broadway reveals a tapestry of diverse narratives and artistic innovations that defy conventional norms. Here's a glimpse into the upcomi…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:34am on April 14, 2024[SHARE]

NOW ON BROADWAY: NEW SHOWS ROUNDUP (APRIL 6th " APRIL 14TH, 2024) by Robert Shuman

Something's coming, something good . . . On Broadway: Lempicka (Play): Opens Sunday, April 14th at the Golden Theatre. This captivating play by Elaine May explores the life and art of Tamara…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 5:12pm on April 13, 2024[SHARE]

ABSOLUTELY EVERY SHOW IN THE NEW YORK CITY 2024 IN SCENA! ITALIAN THEATER FESTIVAL, 4/29-5/13! by Robert Shuman

(via Emily Owens) The 11th annual In Scena! Italian Theater Festival, NYC's premiere festival of Italian theater taking place in all five boroughs of NYC, April 29-May 13. …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 9:22am on April 13, 2024[SHARE]

THE RUB: THEATRE CONFRONTED, April 5-April 12 by Robert Shuman

A look at current issues, challenges, and controversies spilling beyond the proscenium. The following stories, discussed by prominent stage journalists, provided tension and debate within th…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:48pm on April 12, 2024[SHARE]

'SHAKESPEARE'S SISTERS' BY RAMIE TARGOFF REVIEW " FOUR WOMEN WHO WROTE THE RENAISSANCE by Robert Shuman

(Stephanie Merritt's article appeared in the Guardian, 4/8;Photo: Child prodigy Elizabeth Cary, the author of the first published play by a woman in English. Photograph: Magite Historic/A…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 12:44pm on April 12, 2024[SHARE]

'LYSISTRATA' (LISTEN NOW ON BBC RADIO 4"IN OUR TIME"DISCUSSION PROGRAM) by Robert Shuman

'LYSISTRATA' Listen In Our Time Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aristophanes' comedy in which the women of Athens and Sparta, led by Lysistrata, secure peace in the long-running war between …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:11pm on April 11, 2024[SHARE]

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (165) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: (For a role) add a whole series of contingencies (using the idea of if ), based on your own experience in life, and you will see how easy it …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 8:25am on April 11, 2024[SHARE]

PHYLLIS WHEELER: 'SECRET OF THE LOST DRAGONS'"SELAH AWARD FINALIST! by Robert Shuman

(from Phyllis Wheeler, friend of Marit Literary and Stage Voices) In the news! Secret of the Lost Dragons, Book 2 of my Guardians of Time series, has been named a finalist in the prestigi…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:33pm on April 10, 2024[SHARE]

COLE PORTER'S "RED, HOT AND BLUE" CLOSES ON BROADWAY (A DAY IN THEATRE) by Robert Shuman

On October 29, 1936, the Broadway musical "Red, Hot and Blue" made its highly anticipated debut at the Alvin Theatre (now the Neil Simon Theatre) in New York City. The production was the bra…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:22am on April 10, 2024[SHARE]

SHAKESPEARE PLAYED JEALOUS HUSBAND IN 1598 BEN JONSON DRAMA, SCHOLAR'S ANALYSIS FINDS by Robert Shuman

(Dalya Alberge's article appeared in the Guardian, 4/7/2024; A 1610 portrait of William Shakespeare. Darren Freebury-Jones said that Shakespeare, 'being a genius, takes another dramatist's f…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:02pm on April 9, 2024[SHARE]

KOSOVO'S 'FIRST ASHKALI ACTOR' FIGHTS PREJUDICE TO BUILD DREAMS by Robert Shuman

  (Bekim Bislimi's, Arben Hoti's, and Kosovo Unit RFE/RL's Balkan Service's article appeared on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 2/9/2024.) Ergjan Mehmeti says he's the first actor from K…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:42am on April 9, 2024[SHARE]

OFF-oFF THE (4th) WALL:  NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED, 4/2"4/8, 2024 by Robert Shuman

Discovering the vibrant landscape of Off and Off-Off Broadway reveals a tapestry of diverse narratives and artistic innovations that defy conventional norms. Here's a glimpse into the upcomi…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 4:41pm on April 8, 2024[SHARE]

SPEAK FOR THEM: ARTISTS THEY CAME FOR (March 25th, 2024 " April 8th, 2024) by Robert Shuman

Since our last report, the silencing of artistic voices continues around the world. Here are some of those targeted in the past two weeks: Tsang Ka-Ying (Hong Kong): A renowned cartoonist kn…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 9:21am on April 8, 2024[SHARE]

'OPENING NIGHT' REVIEW " SHERIDAN SMITH'S BOOZY MELTDOWN SHAKES UP MUSICAL THEATRE by Robert Shuman

(Arifa Akbar's article appeared in the Guardian, 3/26; Photo: Sheridan Smith in Opening Night.  Photograph: Jan Versweyveld.) Gielgud Theatre, London Smith plays a Broadway star in the mi…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 6:25pm on April 7, 2024[SHARE]

THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, ON STAGE VOICES: SUNDAY TO SUNDAY, 4/1/2024 " 4/7/2024 by Robert Shuman

The past week's international stage highlights, brought to you via the world's foremost journalism.  Gemini  and Perplexity, provided information, insights, and materials for this a…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 9:57am on April 7, 2024[SHARE]

NOW ON BROADWAY: NEW SHOWS ROUNDUP (MARCH 21ST " APRIL 6TH, 2024) by Robert Shuman

The recent arrival of a powerful new production: On Broadway: The Who's Tommy (Rock Musical):  Opened Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at the Nederlander Theatre. This new production of the ico…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:45pm on April 6, 2024[SHARE]

RALPH FIENNES' 'MACBETH' ON-SCREEN"2 DAYS ONLY IN AREA CINEMAS (MAY 2 AND MAY 5) by Robert Shuman

      A rare cinematic event is coming to New York theatres for only two days: Ralph Fiennes in Macbeth. The Daily Telegraph calls the film, "full-voltage visceral," while The Times…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 4:23pm on April 5, 2024[SHARE]

THE RUB: THEATRE CONFRONTED, MARCH 29 " APRIL 5, 2024 by Robert Shuman

A look at current issues, challenges, and controversies spilling beyond the proscenium. The following three stories, discussed by prominent stage journalists, provided tension and debate …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:00am on April 5, 2024[SHARE]

VINNIE NARDIELLO: 'RUBBER'"AS SEEN ON CBS NEWS (OPENING NIGHT N.Y.C. IS TONIGHT!) by Robert Shuman

Delve into the challenges faced by educators in 'Rubber,' a gripping drama by Vinnie Nardiello. Set in a "rubber room" where teachers await uncertain futures, this production at Theater for …

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 11:56am on April 4, 2024[SHARE]

CONSTANT STANISLAVSKI (164) by Robert Shuman

The words and wisdom of Constantin Stanislavski: To achieve . . . kinship between the actor and the person (he/she) is portraying add some concrete detail which will fill out the play, givin…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 10:41am on April 4, 2024[SHARE]

UNVEILING THE BRILLIANCE OF 'SAY, DARLING' (A DAY IN THEATRE) by Robert Shuman

On April 3, 1958, the ANTA Theater in New York City set the stage aglow with the debut of "Say, Darling," a comedic tour de force that provided an intimate glimpse into the whirlwind world o…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:11pm on April 3, 2024[SHARE]

NAVALNY TRIAL TAKES CENTER STAGE IN SWEDISH ROYAL THEATER by Robert Shuman

(Austin Malloy's article appeared on Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, March 30, 2024.)  Navalny: The Trial by the Royal Drama Theater in Stockholm brings the late Russian opposition leade…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 5:01am on April 3, 2024[SHARE]

OFF-oFF THE (4th) WALL:  NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED, 3/25-4/2, 2024  by Robert Shuman

Discovering the vibrant landscape of Off-Off Broadway reveals a tapestry of diverse narratives and artistic innovations that defy conventional norms. Here's a glimpse into the upcoming perfo…

SOURCE: stagevoices.com at 3:15pm on April 2, 2024[SHARE]