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Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review Rags @ The Goodspeed, The Last Match @ Roundabout, The Life and Times of Lee Harvey Oswald @ La MaMa, National Chorale @ David Geffen Hall, and Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train @ Signature Theatre.

 

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Panel:

Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

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Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist, and is the chief new york theater critic at TalkinBroadway. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

 

Notes and links for the podcast.

 

Reviews: 

PF: Rags @ The Goodspeed, East Haddam CT, through December 10, 2017

— Possible Roundabout transfer?

Revisiting RAGS: Goodspeed revises musical by Broadway legends Stein, Strouse & Schwartz

 

MP: The Last Match Off Broadway @ Roundabout Theatre Company The Last Match @ Roundabout Laura Pels

— Anna Ziegler’s new play, “Actually” coming to MTC

 

PF: The Life and Times of Lee Harvey Oswald @ La MaMa, First Floor Theatre, 74A East 4th Street, through November 19, 2017

 

MP: National Chorale’s Carl Orff, Carmina Burana and Chichester Psalms, by Leonard Bernstein @ David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, Friday, November 3, 2017

 

MP: Book: The Ballad of John Latouche: An American Lyricist’s Life and Work by Howard Pollack (Oxford University Press)

 

PF: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train @ Signature Theatre’s The Irene Diamond Stage, 480 West 42nd Street through December 3, 2017

 

Television, Film and Streaming: 

News: 

Donna Summer, ‘Honeymooners’ musicals could hit Broadway this season

Hadestown: Inside the Music – “Road to Hell”

 

Record-Breaking Deal Clears Way for Cort Theatre Expansion by Marc Hershberg

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD Extends Off-Broadway Through 1/7

Musical Theatre Songwriter Shaina Taub Named 2017 Fred Ebb Award Winner

Book: All That Jazz: The Life and Times of the Musical Chicago Hardcover by Ethan Mordden

Book: Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Musicals 50 Show-Stopping Movies We Can’t Forget by  Richard Barrios & Michael Feinstein

Temptations Musical Won’t Wait in the Wings for Broadway

 

Tours: 

Podcasts:

Recordings: 

Post Script:

Coming Soon: 

Explicit: No

Music:

Goodspeed Musicals RAGS montage

 

Road to Hell (Live)

 

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Listen: Critics Weigh in on Lincoln Center’s “Junk,” Sherie Rene Scott on Broadway Sexual Harassment, and Barbra’s Netflix Trailer

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Notes:

1) The Reviews are in for Lincoln Center’s “Junk”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Critics-Weigh-In-on-Ayad-Akhtars-JUNK-Opening-Tonight-on-Broadway-20171102

2) Concert News

Ashford, Jackson, Osnes, and Tveit to Join NY Phil

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Annaleigh-Ashford-Christopher-Jackson-Laura-Osnes-and-Aaron-Tveit-Headline-New-York-Philharmonics-2017-Holiday-Season-20171102

Broadway Shows to Perform in Columbus Circle this Fall

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Casts-of-ANASTASIA-MISS-SAIGON-SPONGEBOB-WICKED-and-More-to-Perform-Under-the-Stars-at-Columbus-Circle-BroadwayWorld-to-Stream-LIVE-20171102

3) Sherie Rene Scott Pens Column on Sexual Harassment on Broadway

http://deadline.com/2017/11/sherie-rene-scott-sexual-harassment-broadway-guest-column-1202199257/

4) Trailer Released for Barbra Streisand’s Netflix Special

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-First-Look-Netflix-Presents-Barbra-Streisand-Concert-Event-BARBRA-THE-MUSICTHE-MEMRIESTHE-MAGIC-20171102

5) Kaitlin’s Here to Tell Us What’s Happening “Off-Stage” Over the Next Week

Listen: “The Boys in the Band” Announces Starry Cast, “Moulin Rouge” to Re-Open Boston’s Colonial Theatre, Cort Theatre to Get Major Expansion!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

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Notes:

“Meteor Show” Begins Performances with Record Advance

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/METEOR-SHOWER-Breaks-House-Record-for-Largest-Advance-Sales-Previews-Begin-Tonight-20171101

1) Stars Assemble for “The Boys in the Band” Broadway Revival

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-THE-BOYS-IN-THE-BAND-Will-Come-to-Broadway-This-Spring-with-Jim-Parsons-Zachary-Quinto-Matt-Bomer-Andrew-Rannells-More-20171101

2) “Moulin Rouge” to Re-Open Historic Emerson Colonial Theatre this Summer

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-MOULIN-ROUGE-Will-Re-Open-Bostons-Emerson-Colonial-Theatre-Before-Heading-to-Broadway-20171101

3) Major Changes to the Cort Theatre are in the Works

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2017/11/01/record-breaking-deal-clears-way-for-cort-theatre-expansion/#3a3b788e1df2

4) Show and Casting News

Grammy-Winning Producer David Foster Moves to New York for Betty Boop Musical

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/david-foster-moves-nyc-seeking-broadway-cred-betty-boop-article-1.3602191

“Harry Potter” to do Benefit Performances for New Victory Theatre

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Spread-the-Magic-HARRY-POTTER-AND-THE-CURSED-CHILD-Benefit-Performance-to-Support-Off-Broadways-New-Victory-Theater-20171101

“Thom Pain” Starring Rainn Wilson to Join BroadwayHD

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THOM-PAIN-Starring-Rainn-Wilson-to-Stream-on-BroadwayHD-This-Winter-20171101

5) Kristen Bell Performs “Frozen” and Metallica Mash-Up

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Kristen-Bell-Dave-Grohl-Perform-FROZEN-Metallica-Mash-Up-20171101

6) Daniell’s Theatre Throwback

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9D0CE5DF163BE133A25753C3A9669D946691D6CF

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-Jonathan-Groff-Caissie-Levy-Will-Swenson-and-More-Got-Life-at-The-Publics-HAIR-Benefit-20171026

http://www.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/theater/Hair.pdf

http://www.wnyc.org/story/142852-joseph-papp/

Listen: “Moulin Rouge” Finds Stars for a Developmental Lab, “Ain’t Too Proud” Aiming for Fall Opening, and First Thanksgiving Parade Participants!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

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Notes:

1) The “Moulin Rouge” Musical Finds its Stars for a Developmental Lab

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-Aaron-Tveit-and-Karen-Olivo-Lead-Developmental-Lab-for-MOULIN-ROUGE-Musical-20171031

2) Show and Casting News

“Ain’t Too Proud” to Delay Broadway Opening until Fall

http://variety.com/2017/legit/columns/broadway-temptations-musical-1202601961/

Michael Riedel on Shows Aiming for Broadway this Season

http://nypost.com/2017/10/31/donna-summer-honeymooners-musicals-could-hit-broadway-this-season/

Andre De Shields to Lead “Mankind” at Playwrights Horizons

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andre-De-Shields-Will-Star-in-Robert-OHaras-MANKIND-at-Playwrights-Horizons-Cast-Complete-20171031

Grateful Dead Musical Extends Off-Broadway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/RED-ROSES-GREEN-GOLD-Extends-Off-Broadway-Through-17-20171031

3) O’Hara, Tveit, Hoffman, Bloom Tapped for American Songbook at Lincoln Center

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Kelli-OHara-Jackie-Hoffman-Aaron-Tveit-Rachel-Bloom-and-More-Tapped-for-Lincoln-Centers-2018-American-Songbook-Season-20171031

4) Shaina Taub Named Fred Ebb Award Winner

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Musical-Theatre-Songwriter-Shaina-Taub-Named-2017-Fred-Ebb-Award-Winner-20171031

5) Recommendations

Aaron Sorkin Pens Tribute to Late Robert Guillaume

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/aaron-sorkin-robert-guillaume-tribute-1202602753/

Jonathan Groff Visits NPR’s “Fresh Air”

http://www.npr.org/2017/10/31/561086996/mindhunter-actor-jonathan-groff-on-his-most-life-altering-roles

Legal Decision Puts Broadway Theaters at Risk

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marchershberg/2017/10/29/legal-decision-puts-broadway-theaters-at-risk/#5b1e55d157d4

Listen: Anthony Rapp Accuses Kevin Spacey of Aggressive Sexual Advance when he was 14, Two Shows Make Surprising Cast Album Announcements, and More!

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Notes:

1) Kevin Spacey Accused of Making Aggressive Sexual Advance on Underage Anthony Rapp

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anthony-Rapp-Accuses-Kevin-Spacey-of-Sexual-Advance-at-Age-14-Spacey-Responds-20171030

2) Cast Recording News

“The Band’s Visit” to Release Album to be Released this Year

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Breaking-THE-BANDS-VISIT-Cast-Recording-Will-Arrive-Later-This-Year-20171031

“Prince of Broadway” Album in the Works

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/-PRINCE-OF-BROADWAY-Cast-Recording-Is-in-the-Works-20171030

3) Last Week’s Broadway Grosses

https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses.cfm

4) Show and Casting News

Adam Kaplan to Join “A Bronx Tale”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Adam-Kaplan-to-Replace-Bobby-Conte-Thornton-in-A-BRONX-TALE-on-Broadway-20171030

Ramin Karimloo to Depart “Anastasia”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dasvidaniya-Ramin-Karimloo-Will-Depart-ANASTASIA-in-December-20171030

“Dear Evan Hansen” to Give Away “Fan Appreciation Day” Tickets

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/DEAR-EVAN-HANSEN-Will-Give-Away-Free-Tickets-for-Fan-Appreciation-Day-20171030

5) Recommendations

Robbie Rozelle’s “Not Since ‘Carrie’” Medley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxRUmNzsXDM&sns=em

Jessica Vosk’s Acoustic Take on “Waitress’ Favorite

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Jessica-Vosk-Puts-An-Acoustic-Spin-on-A-WAITRESS-Favorite-20171030

Listen: Trump and Moore Spar on Twitter, Karen Olivo to Lead Wisconsin “Fun Home,” “The Greatest Showman” Releases Tracks, & This Week’s Schedule!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

“Prince of Broadway Ends its Main Stem Run

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Flashback-PRINCE-OF-BROADWAY-Steps-Down-from-the-Throne-and-Exits-Broadway-20171029

OSU vs PSU Game

1) Donald Trump and Michael Moore Spar on Twitter

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Michael-Moore-Responds-to-Trumps-Criticism-of-THE-TERMS-OF-MY-SURRENDER-20171029

2) Show and Casting News

Anna Chlumsky, Becky Ann Baker, Adam Pally and More to Star in “Cardinal” at Second Stage

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Anna-Chlumsky-Becky-Ann-Baker-Adam-Pally-and-More-to-Star-in-CARDINAL-at-Second-Stage-20171027

Atlantic Theatre Announces Cast for US Premiere of “Hangmen”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Royal-Courts-HANGMEN-Casts-US-Premiere-at-Atlantic-Theater-20171027

Off-Broadway “Jersey Boys” Finds its Four Seasons

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Four-Seasons-Find-Their-Off-Broadway-Company-Casting-Complete-for-JERSEY-BOYS-at-New-World-Stages-20171027

Karen Olivo to Star in Wisconsin “Fun Home”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Karen-Olivo-to-Star-in-FUN-HOME-for-Forward-Theater-Company-20171029

3) Recommendations

“The Greatest Showman” Releases Two New Pasek and Paul Songs

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Listen-to-Two-Full-Songs-from-THE-GREATEST-SHOWMAN-Written-by-Pasek-Paul-20171027

Tim Federle Give New York Times a Tour of His Home

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/realestate/tim-federle-life-is-like-a-musical.html

4) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule w/ Natalie Noack

Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere review The Portuguese Kid, The Colored Museum @ Harlem Repertory Theatre, M. Butterfly, Torch Song @ Second Stage, Guarding The Bridge (Reading), and Marilyn Maye @ Jazz at Lincoln Center.

 

This Week on Broadway has been coming to you every week since March 16, 2009. It is the longest running Broadway and theatrical podcast with more than 400 shows giving thousands of reviews and hundreds of interviews.

Subscribe to BroadwayRadio in iTunes by CLICKING HERE.

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Panel:

Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook

PETER FILICHIA is a theater journalist and historian with a number of books, his most recent is, “The Great Parade”, available everywhere. His columns appear at MTI, Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select and many other places.

Jena Tesse Fox | Twitter

Jena is a theater writer and reviewer whose articles have appeared online at TimeOutNewYork.com, Playbill.com, BroadwayWorld.com and NewYorkTheaterGuide.com.

James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook

BroadwayStars

Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook

MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist, and is the chief new york theater critic at TalkinBroadway. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.

 

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Sponsor: Heartbeat Opera

Heartbeat Opera presents: ALL THE WORLD’S A DRAG!

OCT 30 // BENEFIT PERFORMANCE @ 7:30PM

Celebrate the kickoff of Heartbeat Opera’s 4th season at the Benefit Performance — featuring a special surprise guest! Reserve a VIP table for premium seating, and a complimentary drink & small plate during the performance. Standing room and general seating also available ($35-$75).

OCT 31 // SHOWS @ 7:30 & 10PM

Catch one of two fabulous performances on Halloween night. Standing room ($30), general seating ($50) and VIP tickets are available for advance purchase. All VIP tickets include a complimentary drink and premium table seating.

 

Reviews: 

JF + MP: The Portuguese Kid @ MTC at New York City Center – Stage I, 131 West 55th Street, through December 3, 2017

JF: The Colored Museum (by George C. Wolfe) @ Harlem Repertory Theatre, Tato Laviera Theatre, 240 East 123rd Street, through December 15. 2017

MP: M. Butterfly @ Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St.

MP + JM: Torch Song @ Second Stage, Tony Kiser Theater, 305 West 43rd Street, through December 3, 2017

JF: Guarding The Bridge and Spoken Word, A Staged-Reading @ ATA Sargent Theater, 314 West 54th Street

MP: Marilyn Maye @ Jazz at Lincoln Center, Appel Room, Broadway and 60th Street, October 28, 2017

 

Television, Film and Streaming: 

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Tours: 

Podcasts:

Recordings: 

Post Script:

Coming Soon: 

Explicit: No

Music:

 

 

 

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On the October episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.,” Natalie Noack talks to “Love Never Dies” star Karen Mason. The pair talks about Karen’s unusual educational path, how she created career a career for herself as a cabaret artist, what she learned from being Glenn Close’s standby in “Sunset Boulevard,” and much more.

Karen Mason: Facebook

Listen to Karen on “This Week on Broadway” from earlier this year:

https://broadwayradio.com/blog/2017/02/26/this-week-on-broadway-for-february-26-2017-karen-mason-sunday-in-the-park-with-george/

Natalie Noack: @Natalie_Noack | Facebook

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“On My Way to a B.F.A.” is hosted by Natalie Noack, a sophomore in the Musical Theatre B.F.A. program at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford.

Music by bensound.com

The Stagecraft podcast is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of interviews with playwrights (and musical book writers) of shows opening on Broadway and off-Broadway.

Guest: Steve Dietz

Steven Dietz’s 30 plus plays and adaptations have been seen at over 100 regional theaters in the U.S., as well as Off-Broadway. International productions have been seen in over 20 countries and his work has been translated into 10 languages. Dietz is a two-time winner of the Kennedy Center Fund for New American Plays Award for Fiction and Still Life with Iris, as well as a two-time finalist for the Steinberg New Play Award for Last of the Boys and Becky’s New Car. He received the PEN USA West Award in Drama for Lonely Planet and the 2007 Edgar Award© for Drama for Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. His other widely produced plays include Yankee Tavern, Jackie & Me, Shooting Star, Inventing Van Gogh, God’s Country, Private Eyes and The Nina Variations. He is married to playwright Allison Gregory.

 

Host: Jan Simpson | [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter

Broadway & Me

JAN SIMPSON is the Director of the Arts and Culture Journalism program at CUNY’s Graduate School of Journalism, and also writes for TDF Stages, American Theater and has her own blog at Broadway & Me.

Listen: Critics are Mixed on “M. Butterfly,” ENO to Revive “Chess” (is Broadway Next?), “Farinelli and the King” to Offer On-Stage Seating, and More!

“Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day.

Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] (James Marino) or [email protected] (Matt Tamanini)

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Notes:

Robbie Rozelle at Fienstein’s/54 Below- Saturday, October 28th at 9:30pm.

https://54below.com/events/robbie-rozelle-2/

1) The Reviews are in for “M. Butterfly’s” Broadway Return

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Critics-Weigh-In-on-the-Broadway-Revival-of-M-BUTTERFLY–Updating-Live-20171026

2) English National Opera to Revive “Chess” Next Spring

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/CHESS-Set-for-a-Spring-2018-Run-at-the-English-National-Opera-20171026

3) Show and Casting News

“Farinelli and the King” to Offer On-Stage Seating

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FARINELLI-AND-THE-KING-Will-Offer-On-Stage-Seating-at-the-Belasco-Theatre-20171026

Ivo van Hove to Bring “The Fountainhead” to BAM

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Ivo-van-Hoves-THE-FOUNTAINHEAD-to-Make-US-Debut-at-BAM-This-Fall-20171026

York Theatre Company Extends “Desperate Measures” for Another Month

https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/York-Theatre-Companys-DESPERATE-MEASURES-to-Do-Si-Do-Another-Four-Weeks-Off-Broadway-20171026

Patricia Richardson Joins Off-Broadway’s “Cruel Intentions”

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/HOME-IMPROVEMENTs-Patricia-Richardson-Completes-Cast-of-CRUEL-INTENTIONS-Off-Broadway-20171026

4) Recommendations

Inside Washington DC’s “Mean Girls”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/tina-fey-has-transformed-her-cult-classic-mean-girls-into-a-pricey-musical-will-it-work/2017/10/25/b181a426-b504-11e7-99c6-46bdf7f6f8ba_story.html

How Broadway Became Broadway

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/nyregion/how-broadway-became-broadway.html?smid=tw-share

Falsettos to Air on PBS Tonight

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-FALSETTOS-Premieres-October-27-on-PBS-Watch-a-Sneak-Peek-Now-20171018