THE ORPHANS' HOME CYCLE, PART 1: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD, the first part of the world premiere three part theatrical event by the Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award-winning playwright Horton Foote, opened last night at Signature Theatre Company at the... Full Article at Broadway World

Approximate running times are in parentheses. Theaters are in Manhattan unless otherwise noted. Full reviews of current shows, additional listings, showtimes and tickets: nytimes.com/theater. Full Article at The New York Times

Though it perhaps shouldn't have, the quick shuttering delivered Broadway a body shock. The play was one half of a ballyhooed repertory set-up that also included Broadway Bound (which will now never open, despite much rehearsal). Full Article at Playbill

Ben Brantley wrote in The New York Times, "James knows just how to perform the sleight of hand that's required in an exquisitely calibrated performance. What's described is ugly and violent; the description itself is hypnotically soft-spoken. Full Article at Broadway World

The wacktress was painted as adequate, but just another unqualified film actress to take stage, falling short of embodying the character. Or they may have just forgotten to watch her acting and focused on her ass! Full Article at Perez Hilton

From left: Marin Ireland, Sienna Miller and Jonny Lee Miller at the curtain call for After Miss Julie Photo by: Jemal Countess / Getty Sienna Miller received a guarded welcome to Broadway Thursday night, as critics measured her performance in the... Full Article at People

Sienna Miller controversially divided critics on her Broadway debut last night as part of a new wave of British actors treading the boards in New York. Full Article at This Is London

Somewhere in a previous life, many of New York’s political consultants may have been Broadway publicists, writing those advertising blurbs that selectively quote critics to make the reviews sound better than they are. Full Article at The New York Times

Approximate running times are in parentheses. Theaters are in Manhattan unless otherwise noted. Full reviews of current shows, additional listings, showtimes and tickets: nytimes.com/theater. Full Article at The New York Times

Show your support - Buzz this up! Hailed by The New York Times as the show that burns brighter than any other this theater season, the Irish Repertory Theatre’s new production of "The Emperor Jones" is the talk of the town this week. Full Article at Irish Central

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that Aftermath, written by Jessica Blank & Erik Jensen, and directed by Ms. Blank, will extend its run through Sunday, October 18. Full Article at Broadway World

They trashed my show! If reviews could kill, Bye Bye Birdie would be posting a closing notice. Full Article at ArtsJournal

Last week, Michael Riedel warned us of the ear-damaging potential of Bye Bye Birdie's singing cast. It's a shame that poor Ben Brantley didn't listen. Full Article at Vulture

Bye Bye Birdie returns to Broadway in Roundabout Theater Company's new production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez) & Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) with Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson) & Dee Hoty (Mrs. MacAfee)... Full Article at Broadway World

- John Adams, a residential Realtor with Bollin Ligon Walker Realty who serves on the board of Historic Columbia and is a son of former Mayor Patton Adams - George McCutchen, a commercial Realtor with Grubs & Ellis Wilson Kibler who serves on the... Full Article at The State

Enter link to submit a new story to the Cheat Sheet. Please tell us why you think this would make a good Cheat Sheet story. Your feedback has been sent! How is Broadway’s new production of Hamlet, which stars Jude Law and opens on Wednesday? Full Article at The Daily Beast

Ever see a play or musical that you particularly disliked and thought you were in an "Emperor's New Clothes" situation? Full Article at Broadway Abridged