5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Dog Day Afternoon’’s Brenda Abbandandolo and Isabella Byrd by Ruthie Fierberg

Costume designer Abbandandolo and lighting designer Byrd reflect on their concepts and collaboration.

5 minutes with a Tony nominee: ‘Liberation’’s Whitney White by Ruthie Fierberg

White is nominated for her second Tony Award.

Churchill’s Urinal review – Rosie Holt’s pisstake chancellor turns it up to No 11 by Ryan Gilbey

King’s Head theatre, London An office toilet once used by the wartime PM sparks a culture war in this frenzied show about politics and patriarchyWhen Rachel Reeves became chancellor in 202…

Star-To-Be: Benjamin Pajak by JK

⭐⭐Star - To - Be⭐⭐Benjamin PajakAt the ripe old age of 15, one might say that Benjamin Pajak is already a star, not a "to be." But we are certain that he is on his way to a decades l…

Broadway Pipeline: May 20, 2026 by Theatrical Index

Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA opens in Melbourne this week

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 20, 2026- EVERY BRILLIANT THING Tops the Grosses and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: NEW - BWW For You, Personalized …

With ‘1536,’ Ava Pickett Is ‘the Charli XCX of Young Playwrights’ by Andrew Dickson

Ava Pickett just opened her play “1536” in London. Next up: a TV adaptation, then a project with the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.

Broadway Saying Goodbye to “Beaches,” “Death Becomes Her,” with “Six” Sure to Be Next, “Moulin Rouge” Already Announced After Tough Se by Roger Friedman

Broadway is contracting pretty fast. It had already been announced that “Moulin Rouge” would shut down at the end of August. Then “Death Becomes Her,” based on the movie, announced a…

An Ideal Husband, Lyric Hammersmith review - an oddly timely and amusingly repurposed classic by Helen Hawkins

An Ideal Husband, Lyric Hammersmith review - an oddly timely and amusingly repurposed classic Helen Hawkins Wed, 05/20/2026 - 09:00 Oscar Wilde's comedy wi…

LaChanze’s Guide to Free Shakespeare in the Park Tickets | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

This summer, Free Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theater in Central Park with two extraordinary productions: ROMEO & JULIET beginning May 22 and THE WINTER’S TALE later i…

NAATCO'S HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS In Rehearsals | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

HENRY VI: A TRILOGY IN TWO PARTS June 09, 2026 - July 19, 2026 Venue Newman Theater By William Shakespeare A Trilogy in Two Parts Adapted and Directed by Stephen Brown-Fried NAATCO retu…

NAATCO's Mia Katigbak receives 2026 Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award | The Public Theater by The Public Theater

We’re still not over the incredibly celebrated and legendary Mia Katigbak receiving the 2026 Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award! ✨ Don’t miss Mia when she returns to The Public …

On the Couch with Sonya Suares

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Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’ by Louis Chilton

The Broadway star and two-time ‘Drag Race’ winner speaks to Louis Chilton about portraying a timeless queer icon on stage, her struggles with addiction, and ‘treating Doctor Who like S…

Conner Leavitt, TikTok’s Favorite Hype Husband, Is Taking His Own Bow in 11 to Midnight by Dgordon

Hayley Levitt| Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Leavitt follows his wife Whitney’s turn in Chicago with a run in Cost n’ Mayor’s off-Broadway dance show. ||Off-Broadway|11 to Midnight…

Actors Shine in Electrifying Becky Shaw Revival and Well, I’ll Let You Go by Helen Eisenbach

Actors Shine in Electrifying Becky Shaw Revival and Well, I’ll Let You Go Helen Eisenbach May 20, 2026 - 01:17 Topics Theater Review …

Sheltering: Three stories of Country – One message of hope

The post Sheltering: Three stories of Country – One message of hope appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Chita Rivera Awards Honor Ann-Margaret for Lifetime Achievement by Melissa Griegel

by Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards took place on May18th at NYU Skirball (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park) recognizing dance…

Melbourne Shakespeare Company presents a lyrical reimagining of Eurydice

The post Melbourne Shakespeare Company presents a lyrical reimagining of Eurydice appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Photos/Video: Robert Downey, Jr. & Susan Downey Honored At Lincoln Center Theater Spring Gala

Last night, Lincoln Center Theater honored Emmy Award-winning Producer Susan Downey and Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. at their annual spring Gala at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Go …

Heather Christian’s Animal Wisdom Turns Signature Theatre Into Something Holy by Suzanna Bowling

There are shows that entertain. There are shows that impress. Then there are the rare theatrical experiences that seem to bypass logic entirely and go somewhere buried far deeper inside the …

On The Drama Desk Red Carpet: The Photographs by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Sunday’s Drama Desk Awards red carpet reflected the mood of the season itself: theatrical, glamorous, slightly chaotic, and deeply celebratory. Broadway favorites, downtown innovators, leg…

NEW! Muppets Rockin Roller Coaster! Cast member sneak preview by Framily Travel

Join The Braoadway Bradshaws as Lindsay and Jared Bradshaw meet up with Sean, Ashley, Maddie and Olivia and Mackenzie for some Muppet Thrills for the new re theme of Aerosmith I MEAN Muppet�…

Sydney Theatre Company announces the 26th Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship

The post Sydney Theatre Company announces the 26th Patrick White Playwrights Award and Fellowship appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Letters to the Editor: Remembering Rex Reed by Merin Curotto, Merin Curotto

Friends, colleagues and fans share their memories of Rex Reed—the reviews that changed their lives, the letters he sent back, and the man who made a generation of young gay men feel seen. …

Relax, Said The Night Man… by Joe Patti

Seth Godin made a recent post about hotel night clerks. He noted that while they often have the highest number of customer interactions, especially with those that may be experiencing a degr…

Grosses analysis: Broadway’s box office remains steady as awards season pushes on by Lee D'amato

For the week ending May 17, the 40 running productions grossed $38,166,527.

Photos: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Cast Album Party

On Monday, May 18) the cast and creative team of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and friends celebrated their Cast Album Vinyl Release with an intimate party at RPM Underground.…

Review: Animal Wisdom at Pershing Square Signature Center by Catherine Sawoski

A performance that defies genre to reach for the sacred. Catherine Sawoski reviews. The post Review: Animal Wisdom at Pershing Square Signature Center appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

Anika Noni Rose 'Would Love To' Take Part In THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Stage Adaptation

Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose, currently starring in Broadway's The Balusters, 'would love to' take part in a stage adaptation of Disney's The Princess and the Frog. On opening night …

Off-Broadway Review: “Indian Princesses” at The Atlantic Theater (Through Sunday, June 7, 2026) by Lars Koudal

The YMCA’s “Indian Princesses” program—rebranded in recent years as “Adventure Princesses”—bills itself as wholesome father-daughter bonding through Native-inspired activities.…

‘Indian Princesses’: Girls of color stumble about for their tribe (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

It’s 2008, in the middle of the financial crisis, and a group of white suburban dads has signed up to connect with their young daughters, ages 9 to 12, in the YMCA program known as Indian …

Review: White Men Try to Raise Mixed-Race Daughters in Indian Princesses by Zach

Kenji Fujishima| Eliana Theologides Rodriguez makes an impressive debut with this ambitious, intelligent, and affecting new play. ||Off-Broadway|Anissa Marie Griego,Atlantic Theater Company,…

‘Beaches’ Sets Early Broadway Closing Date After Tony Award Noms Shutout by Erik Pedersen

The ebb tide is nigh for Broadway’s Beaches. The musical based on the 1988 Garry Marshall movie has set an early closing date after getting blanked at the Tony Awards nominations a couple …

Animal Wisdom: A Theatrical Exorcism Powered by Astonishing Music by Roma Torre

★★★★☆ The Signature Theatre ends its 35th anniversary season with Kenita R. Miller's revelatory performance in a revival of Heather Christian's haunting spiritual journey. The pos…

‘Animal Wisdom’ offers a requiem for a haunted woman (Off Broadway review) by Thom Geier

Heather Christian made a name for herself with Oratorio for Living Things, a singular concert-cum-theater piece that won numerous awards after its 2022 premiere. Now Signature Theatre is mou…

Review: Animal Wisdom Digs Its Claws Into the Ground as It Reaches for Heaven by Zach

Hayley Levitt| Kenita Miller performs Heather Christian’s genre-defying piece of musical autobiography at Signature Theatre. ||Off-Broadway|Alexandra Crosby,Animal Wisdom,Caro Moore,El Beh…

Animal Wisdom Review by Jonathan Mandell

Heather Christian is both everywhere and nowhere to be found in this revival of her “Animal Wisdom,” which she first performed nine years ago, and which she still struggles to define. He…

Beaches Musical to Close Early on Broadway by Sophia Rubino

Beaches, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling book and the 1988 film of the same name, will close early on Broadway. Originally scheduled to run through September 6, 2026, the …

‘Titanique’ to launch North American tour in 2027 by Sophia Rubino For Broadway.com

It will play theaters in Los Angeles, San Diego, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, Washington, D.C. and many more cities to be announced in its first year.

Opera Australia reports major financial turnaround in 2025

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The Women of Lockerbie by Steven Morris

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What's in your bag? | Juilliard Store by The Juilliard School

We caught up with students stocking up at the Juilliard Store before heading off for summer break! ☀️🛍️ Take a look at what’s in their bags, then stop by the Juilliard Store in pe…

Winners announced for 2026 NSW Literary Awards

The post Winners announced for 2026 NSW Literary Awards appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Marlowe Theatre secures £4.4 million to transform historic Canterbury building into The Hive by Staff Writer

Marlowe Theatre secures £4.4 million to transform historic Canterbury building into The Hive The post Marlowe Theatre secures £4.4 million to transform historic Canterbury building into Th…

‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned by Michael Paulson

A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales.

BEACHES to Close on Broadway This Sunday

BroadwayWorld has learned that Beaches, A New Musical will close on Broadway this Sunday, May 24. The final performance comes over three months before the production was originally set to pl…

‘Beaches’ Musical to Close on Broadway After Getting Zero Tony Nominations by Jack Dunn

“Beaches, A New Musical” will play its final Broadway show on May 24 after just 28 previews and 38 regular performances at the Majestic Theatre. “Beaches” began previews on March 27 …

DramaWatch: A spectacular spectrum of shows by Linda Ferguson

Broadway Rose's whimsical classic musical, Third Rail's sci-fi/horror, Center Stage explores food insecurity, UO Theatre explores our anti-immigrant crisis. Plus: More opening and continuing…