Today on Broadway: Monday, October 23, 2017

Listen: Critics Rave About "Torch Song," "People, Places & Things" and "Too Heavy for Your Pocket" Extend, and This Week's Theatrical 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: james@broadwayradio.com (James Marino) or matt@broadwayradio.com (Matt Tamanini) BroadwayRadio on Twitter | Facebook Notes: 1) Michael Moore Says Goodbye to Broadway https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Flashback-THE-TERMS-OF-MY-SURRENDER-Lays-Down-its-Last-Offer-on-Broadway-Today-20171022 2) The Critics Weigh in on Second Stage’s “Torch Song” https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-TORCH-SONG-at-Second-Stage-Updating-Live-20171019 3) Show and Casting News Simon Russell Beale to Lead “The Lehman Trilogy” in London http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4998850/Simon-Russell-Beale-Sam-Mendes-reuniting.html Henry the eldest Lehman Brother According to Baz, quote “Beale and Mendes have been collaborating for more than two decades, working together at the Donmar, the National, the Old Vic, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music.” “People, Places & Things” Extends at St. Ann’s Warehouse https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/Denise-Goughs-PEOPLE-PLACES-THINGS-Extends-at-St-Anns-Warehouse-20171020 “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” Extends at Roundabout and Offers Student Shows https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RTCs-TOO-HEAVY-FOR-YOUR-POCKET-Extends-Will-Offer-Special-Shows-for-NYC-Students-20171020 Avengers Assemble for Atlanta Benefit Reading https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Scarlett-Johansson-Assembles-OUR-TOWN-Benefit-Reading-with-Robert-Downey-Jr-Chris-Evans-and-Mark-Ruffalo-20171020 4) This Week’s Theatrical Schedule with Natalie Noack   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.