Aaron Krause
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Primus Prize Finalists Announced Front Page
ATCA Administers the Award
By: - Jul 15th, 2020The American Theatre Critics Association has announced the finalists for the Primus Prize. Critics will announce the winner next month. There were 21 submissions. The three finalists explore the aftermath of violence.
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Performing in Person Despite the Pandemic Front Page
Toledo Teens Perform The Crucible Live
By: - Jul 09th, 2020A group of Toledo teen thespians are using social distancing not just for safety but for character exploration in their production of The Crucible. The young men and women are performing in person, not on Zoom. The Toledo Repertoire Theatre is live streaming the production this weekend.
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Nick Cordero at 41 Front Page
Award-winning Broadway Actor Succumbs to Coronavirus
By: - Jul 07th, 2020Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from complications of COVID-19. Cordero, 41, portrayed tough guy characters in musicals. Cordero's wife, Amanda Kloots, chronicled Cordero's condition on Instagram. Kloots and others used the hashtag #WakeUpNick to hope that Cordero would awaken from a long coma while in intensive care.
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Watch 'Hamilton' from Home Front Page
Musical Streams on Disney Plus
By: - Jun 29th, 2020Starting Friday, you can watch Hamilton's original Broadway cast on Disney Plus. The musical's debut on Disney Plus comes right in time for the Fourth of July. You'll need to subscribe to Disney Plus in order to watch the production. This is not a film adaptation of the musical. A film crew captured a live performance of the original Broadway production.
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Inaugural Antonyo Awards Front Page
Celebrating Black Theater
By: - Jun 22nd, 2020The Antonyo Awards debuted recently with a spirited ceremony marked by a celebratory aura. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical won "Best Musical" honors.
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Drama Desk Announces Winners Front Page
Annual Awards Ceremony Honors the Best of Broadway,
By: - Jun 14th, 2020The Drama Desk Awards ceremony was streamed live. The annual event honors the best of Broadway, off, and off-off Broadway. Matthew Lopez's The Inheritance wins Outstanding Play honors. A Strange Loop is named Outstanding Musical.
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Hairspray is a Show for Our Times Front Page
Musical Rejuvenates and Inspires
By: - Jun 09th, 2020It's hard to deny Hairspray's timeliness during these days of discord. Protagonist Tracy Turnblad can serve as a role model for us all. Hairspray Live! recently streamed on Andrew Lloyd Webber's YouTube channel, The Shows Must Go On!"
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Larry Kramer at 84 Front Page
Writer/activist Fought for Response to AIDS Crisis.
By: - Jun 02nd, 2020Larry Kramer died recently at age 84. The activist and playwright tried to bring attention to the AIDS crisis after perceiving indifference among government officials and others. Kramer penned a largely autobiographical play, The Normal Heart. The late, fiery Kramer also founded the Gay Man's Health Crisis. It was the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy.
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Drama Desk Awards Postponed in NY Front Page
Breaking News Events Cited as Reason.
By: - May 31st, 2020The Drama Desk organization and Spectrum News NY1 have postpone the Drama Desk Awards. "Breaking news events," purportedly in connection with protests, caused the postponment. A re-scheduled date will be announced. The Drama Desk Awards honor outstanding theater work in New York.
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Traveling the World in Two or so Hours Front Page
Long Distance Affair is an Immersive, Intimate Theatrical Experience.
By: - May 27th, 2020Long Distance Affair zooms you to London, Madrid, Miami, New York, Paris, and Singapore. Take a safe overseas trip without worrying about passports, baggage, or COVID-19. A collaboration between Miami-based Juggerknot Theatre Company and New York's PopUP Theatrics could lead to a dream summer vacation.
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Steinberg/ATCA Award Winner Announced Front Page
E.M. Lewis' How the Light Gets In Wins
By: - May 14th, 2020The Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association 2020 New Play Award award announced. The honor recognizes playwrights for the best scripts that premiered professionally outside New York City. E.M. Lewis' How The Light Gets In receives top award. The runners-up are Chandler Hubbard's Animal Control and Lee Edward Colston II's The First Deep Breath. The M. Elizabeth Osborn Award went to Dan McCabe, for his play, The Purists.
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Live-streamed theater Front Page
Is it here to stay?
By: - May 02nd, 2020Los Angeles-based No Pants Theatre Company is one of several founded as a response to the pandemic. The company, as of now, produces only live-streamed productions. Up next for No Pants Theatre Company is a college and university short play festival.
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Drama Desk Awards Front Page
The Show Goes On with Annual Ceremony
By: - Apr 26th, 2020The Drama Desk Award's nominees have been announced. This year's ceremony will take place as a special presentation. The annual event honors outstanding achievement by theater artists.
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Steinberg/ATCA Finalists Named Front Page
Lauded New Work in the Spotlight
By: - Apr 09th, 2020Critics Association's new play committee has picked six finalists for new play award. The top prize is $25,000, while runners-up receive $7,500 each. The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) began honoring new plays since 1977. The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust has funded the Steinberg/ATCA honor since 2000. Past honorees have included playwrights such as August Wilson and Arthur Miller.
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Intimacy Direction/Choreography Front Page
A Relatively New but Growing Discipline in Theater
By: - Apr 04th, 2020An Intimacy Director/Choreographer is responsible for creating and setting moments of intimacy onstage in a convincing, safe manner. The relatively new theatrical field of Intimacy Direction/Choreography is growing. Some see the field as vital in a post-pandemic world. South Florida theater companies are among those nationwide employing Intimacy Directors/Choreographers.
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Tony Awards Postponed Front Page
Annual Celebration Honors Broadway's Best
By: - Mar 26th, 2020The Tony Awards show will go on, albeit at a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The CBS broadcast was slated for June 7 this year. Officials have not announced a replacement date.
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Terrence McNally at 81 Front Page
Renowned Playwright Succumbs to Coronavirus
By: - Mar 25th, 2020Prolific playwright Terrence McNally loses his battle with coronavirus. McNally was an American Theatre Hall of Fame inductee. The prolific writer also won five Tony Awards.
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A Chorus Line Front Page
At Boca Raton's Wick Theatre
By: - Mar 16th, 2020A Chorus Line's focus on the unheralded is particularly timely when many must make sacrifices. The Wick Theatre's wonderful production is postponed but hopes company officials hope to resume the production soon. Triple threat performers shine in this production.
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Mean Girls Front Page
Tina Fey Comedy's National Equity Tour
By: - Mar 11th, 2020An energetic national equity touring production of Mean Girls is playing in Ft. Lauderdale through March 15. Fires rage across the stage as Regina George bulldozes over the meek. The production features strong work from the cast to the technical folks. Mean Girls the Musical is based on the 2004 film of the same name, both written by Tina Fey of Saturday Night Live.
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Beauty and the Beast Front Page
At the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in South Florida
By: - Feb 29th, 2020Beauty and the Beast is enchanting, playful, funny and magical at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. The classic Disney musical is timely with messages about tolerance and treating everyone with respect. The show is visual delight, but it also teaches people not to judge people based solely on their external appearances. The production, which is strong despite obviously fake fight scenes, runs through March 8.
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Skylight in South Florida Front Page
Popular David Hare Play at Palm Beach Dramaworks
By: - Feb 25th, 2020Palm Beach Dramaworks' production of David Hare's Skylight features terrific performances. Tension emanates from the stage as the character spar on stage. The production continues through March 1.
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Hamilton On Tour Front Page
At Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center
By: - Feb 20th, 2020A vibrant equity production of Hamilton invades Miami The show isn't available for school licensing just yet, but it should give student thespians something to look forward to. This production, running through March 15, was sold out on opening night.
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Samuel Beckett in South Florida Front Page
Happy Days at Ft. Lauderdale's Thinking Cap Theatre
By: - Feb 17th, 2020Superb acting, technical work combine to create a compelling production of Samuel Beckett's Happy Days at Thinking Cap Theatre. Veteran south Florida performer Karen Stephens shines in the role of Winnie.
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Groundhog Day: The Musical Front Page
A Co-Production in South Florida
By: - Feb 05th, 2020Groundhog Day is a meaty, moving and humorous story on stage. A shining Slow Burn Theatre Company/Broward Center for the Performing Arts co-production runs through Feb. 16. An ingenious, symbolic set design are among the strong production values. A talented cast shines in this convincing, vivacious production. The stage musical is based on the 1993 film starring Bill Murray as Phil Connors.
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Evita in South Florida Front Page
At The Wick Theatre In Boca Raton
By: - Feb 01st, 2020The Wick Theatre presents a powerhouse production of Evita. Triple-threat performers and Behind-the Scenes crew shine. The production runs through Feb. 23 in Boca Raton.
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