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Historical Interpreter At A Heritage Site Is One Of The Most Challenging Acting Jobs Around

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 6 2020 @ 1:02 pm

These are the people you see in period dress portraying anyone from a Tudor monarch to an aristocrat’s cook “The work is underpinned by rigorous research, often drawing on primary-source material. The results, [one interpreter] says, have a different depth than a guidebook, or an audio guide.” – The Stage

Could VR Help Save Theatre?

Source: ArtsJournal.com | Posted: November 6 2020 @ 12:29 pm

Having long been one of the digital technologies heralded as being a game changer for theatre, we think VR has an important part to play now in engaging audiences during the coronavirus pandemic. This will be a vital test of how theatre might be delivered safely and innovatively in the short- to medium-term, and a […]

Twiggy, Michael Ball & More to Take Part in Virtual Pet Adoption Event West End Woofs

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 6 2020 @ 11:34 am

A slew of U.K. stage and screen stars have signed on to appear on the inaugural West End Woofs virtual event, the U.K. installment of Broadway Barks hosted by Bernadette Peters and Elaine Paige. The livestream will take place on Broadway.com on November 9 at 7PM GMT (2PM ET) and feature shelters with adorable dogs and cats looking for their forever homes.

Set to appear with Peters and Paige are (in alphabetical order) Michael Ball, John Barrowman, Tracie Bennett, Kerry Ellis, Maria Friedman, Alexander Hanson, Ruthie Henshall, Craig Revel Horwood, Bonnie Langford, Robert Lindsay, Matt Lucas, Lulu, Clarke Peters, Charlie Stemp, Six Queens Natalie Paris, Aimie Atkinson and Renee Lamb, Twiggy, Michael Xavier, James Dreyfus and many more!

Viewers will get to hear stars share personal stories about the power of pet adoption, how they got started in the business, and why they love West End Woofs.

The spotlight will be on pets from participating shelters, including Staffie & Stray Rescue, Forever Hounds and Leicester Animal Aid, to name a few. They are hoping to bring love and happiness, not only to the rescues, but to the loving families ready to welcome them home.

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The Osmonds: A New Musical Will Make Its World Premiere in the U.K. in 2021

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 6 2020 @ 11:02 am

The Osmonds: A New Musical will make its world premiere in 2021 at London’s New Wimbledon Theatre as part of a U.K. & Ireland Tour. With a story by Jay Osmond, the new musical follows the rise to success of the musical group The Osmonds. Julian Bigg and Shaun Kerrison wrote the book and Shaun Kerrison is set to direct. The score includes several of The Osmonds' biggest hits like "One Bad Apple," "Down by the Lazy River," "Crazy Horses," "Let Me In," "Love Me for a Reason," "(We’re) Having a Party," "Puppy Love," "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool," "Paper Roses" and many more.

Brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill, Jay and Donny Osmond formed a singing group called The Osmonds in 1971 and quickly found success as teen idols. In 1976, Donny and sister Marie transitioned into television with their popular variety show Donny & Marie, which ran until 1979. Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay continued to perform as The Osmond Brothers through their 50th anniversary in 2007. In 2019 Donny and Marie ended their 11-year Las Vegas residency, while Merrill and Jay continue to perform together. The Osmonds have sold over 100 million records worldwide.

“I’ve wanted to tell my story …

Watch Laura Benanti's Soothing Performance of 'Don't Worry 'Bout Me' from Her New Album

Source: Broadway.com | Posted: November 6 2020 @ 10:55 am

Laura Benanti's self-titled album, which was released on October 23, is full of reimagined standards from Rufus Wainwright's "Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk," "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?", "The Boy From...," "The Party's Over" and more. The Tony winner offered a stunning performance of Rube Bloom and Ted Koehler's "Don't Worry 'Bout Me" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Benanti took the Feinstein's/54 Below stage alongside Pasqual Grasso on guitar. Enjoy the gorgeous rendition below, and listen to Laura Benanti in full here.