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Jason Sudeikis to Star in Stage Version of 'Dead Poets Society' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Sudeikis will play John Keating, the inspiring teacher famously portrayed by Robin Williams in the 1989 film.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:40pm on August 16, 2016☆⚑

Brantley in Britain: Summertime, and the Revivals in London are Breezy by Ben Brantley

Productions of "Jesus Christ Superstar," "The Threepenny Opera," "Show Boat" and "Guys and Dolls" are fun and fresh diversions.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:57am on August 16, 2016☆⚑

Review: In 'Quiet, Comfort,' a Mattress Becomes the Audience's Magic Carpet by Elisabeth Vincentelli

In Toshiki Okada's latest play, commissioned by Hoi Polloi and staged at Jack, theatergoers sit on a mattress as a mystery traveler roams through the space.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:48pm on August 15, 2016☆⚑

Critic's Notebook: Devotion to the Stage, and to a Newborn by Alexis Soloski

A theater critic with an infant son is going to shows less this summer, but she is managing to stay engaged in her field " sometimes outdoors.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:40pm on August 15, 2016☆⚑

Fyvush Finkel, Pillar of Yiddish Theater, Dies at 93 by Joseph Berger

Mr. Finkel won an Emmy for his portrayal of a cantankerous lawyer on the 1990s show "Picket Fences."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:51pm on August 14, 2016☆⚑

How Mark Rylance Became Olivia Onstage by Ben Brantley

Mr. Rylance's portrayal in "Twelfth Night" is, hands down, our chief theater critic's favorite Shakespeare performance. The actor tells us how he developed the role.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:46pm on August 14, 2016☆⚑

Theater | Long Island: Review: A London Linguist Makes a Bet on 'My Fair Lady' at Sag Harbor by Aileen Jacobson

The director Michael Arden tries new takes on the musical by imagining the characters as participants in a scientific experiment.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 1:07pm on August 14, 2016☆⚑

Cirque du Soleil Bends Broadway Norms to Revamp 'Paramour' by Joshua Barone

Cirque du Soleil has canceled four performances beginning Aug. 22 to rework the musical's plot and acrobatics.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:19pm on August 12, 2016☆⚑

Theater | Connecticut: Review: A Farewell Kiss, in Changing Times by Sylviane Gold

"Bye Bye Birdie" at Goodspeed Opera House takes audiences back to a "pretty nice place."

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 2:53pm on August 12, 2016☆⚑

Review: 'The Get Down' Is 'West Side Story' With Rappers and Disco Queens by Mike Hale

"The Get Down" takes the strivers, spitfires and gang bangers of that film and repurposes them in a tale of the origins of hip-hop.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:07am on August 12, 2016☆⚑

What I Love: Leslie Odom Jr., of 'Hamilton,' at Home in Hell's Kitchen by Joanne Kaufman

The Tony Award winner rents a one-bedroom with his wife, Nicolette Robinson, an actor and singer.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:20am on August 12, 2016☆⚑

John Vaccaro, Iconoclastic Director, Dies at 86 by Bruce Weber

Mr. Vaccaro created so-called ridiculous works that sought to reveal the uncensored chaos that exists in people's minds.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:16pm on August 11, 2016☆⚑

Review: Karen Finley Has Presidential Politics on Her Mind by Elisabeth Vincentelli

This performance artist's new show, "Unicorn Gratitude Mystery," explores the habit of taking refuge in fantasy and contrived distractions.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 7:07pm on August 11, 2016☆⚑

Cynthia Erivo and Joshua Henry to Star in 'Last Five Years' Benefit by Erik Piepenburg

The pair will perform in a concert staging, directed by the show's composer, Jason Robert Brown, as a benefit for gun-control advocacy.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 6:45pm on August 11, 2016☆⚑

Theater Listings for Aug. 12-18

A critical guide to productions in New York City, including shows in previews.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:09pm on August 11, 2016☆⚑

How 4 Fringe Festival Shows Found Free Rehearsal Space by Laura Collins-hughes

Artists in the New York International Fringe Festival used their creativity to secure rehearsal locations that wouldn't break the bank.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 4:32pm on August 11, 2016☆⚑

In Praise of Repertory Theater: Macbeth at the Matinee, Miller at Night by Charles Isherwood

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Stratford and Shaw Festivals bring rewards to actors and audiences by showcasing a wide variety of shows.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 8:24am on August 11, 2016☆⚑

Review: 'Breakfast at Tiffany's,' 'The Plough and the Stars' and 'The Game's Afoot' by Matt Wolf

A revival, an Irish classic and an interactive whodunit on London stages.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 7:43am on August 11, 2016☆⚑

'The Wolves' Uses Soccer to Visit a World of Teenage Girls by Laura Collins-hughes

Sarah DeLappe's play focuses on coming of age, the closed ranks of a longtime unit and the loneliness of being an outsider.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 3:33pm on August 10, 2016☆⚑

The Comic Nikki Glaser at Carolines on Broadway by Jason Zinoman

The star of "Not Safe With Nikki Glaser" on Comedy Central will headline six shows, beginning on Thursday, Aug. 18.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 11:49am on August 10, 2016☆⚑

Review: 'Troilus and Cressida,' a Trojan War Love Story by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Daniel Sullivan's staging of this relatively obscure Shakespeare play at the Delacorte Theater gets many things right.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 10:12pm on August 9, 2016☆⚑

On Comedy: Lenny Bruce Shattered Taboos, but Was He Funny? by Jason Zinoman

He died 50 years ago this month, and a look back at his humor reveals what holds up " and what doesn't.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:14pm on August 9, 2016☆⚑

A Big Week for 'Cats' on Broadway by Erik Piepenburg

The Broadway revival had its biggest week since performances started in mid-July.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:08pm on August 8, 2016☆⚑

Review: The Gently Funny 'Newton's Cradle' at New York Musical Festival by Laura Collins-hughes

Reviews of "Newton's Cradle," "Dust Can't Kill Me," "Camp Rolling Hills" and "Ludo's Broken Bride," all part of this annual gathering.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:08pm on August 8, 2016☆⚑

Brantley in Britain: On the London Stage, Love Doesn't Just Hurt, It Kills by Ben Brantley

Several productions this summer offer grim but engrossing plots " even the farces, which are propelled by the characters' lies, adding a sting to the laughter.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 5:08pm on August 8, 2016☆⚑
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