What does it say about America in the late 20th century that classy, dignified, well-spoken actor John Hillerman (1932-2017) seemed to be from ANOTHER TIME? America had become slovenly and lax by the 1970s, but…

Today’s new Travalanche post for December 20, 2025 is about the late actor John Hillerman. Other earlier Travalanche posts for December 20 (in no particular order) include ones on: Charlie Callas Charley Grap…

On Friday, December 19, Jamie Campbell Bower surprised audience members at a sold-out performance of the Tony Award-winning Broadway play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at The Marquis Theatre. Campbell Bower…

Our critics salute the year's outstanding productions, with some commentary on the state of the art.

A new, two-person musical is a romantic comedy for our generation.

Connor McPherson’s “The Seafarer,” now on stage at Palm Beach Dramaworks, arrives as a fitting addition to the company’s season, offering audiences a work that is as unsettling as it is humane. Set on a…

Original London Cast, 2024 (If I Believed Ltd) This recording of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) showcases the score of a charming, two-character show, but it struggles to maintain momentum across …

Given our daily international news shockers, homeless and addiction numbers, soaring unemployment, not to mention the constant threat of gun violence, climate disasters, pandemics and poverty, many in our count…

A VERY GREAT TALENT TO AMUSE         Rival psychopathies emerge from the first moments of “Cornley Drama Society” as Chris (Daniel Fraser) and Robert (Henry Lewis) face off  at auditions over which one…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The mystery of who first encouraged superstar singer Taylor Swift to go on a date with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been revealed. Two more episodes of Swift’s six-part “End of an …

The Strangers, a horror tale written during the playwright’s college days, appeared in the Strand magazine this week As one of the 20th century’s most successful playwrights, Tennessee Williams penned popul…

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia region is brimming with holiday attractions this season, from Center City’s extravagant affairs to the most humble of mall Santas. But what about ones that skirt tradition and…

The 37th annual celebration, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Bushnell Park in Hartford, includes concerts, fireworks, free ice skating and a "people's parade."

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Dec. 13, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookSca…

LOS ANGELES — Phil Wickham has released 14 Christian worship albums, has been Platinum certified and nominated for American Music Awards, Dove Awards, Billboard Music Awards and Grammys — but all of his voc…

By The Associated Press Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, film…

Hartford Stage's long-running production of "A Christmas Carol," adapted by Michael Wilson, seems calmer, steadier but nonetheless merry.

The Courant's arts picks for Dec. 21-27 includes local ska/rock legends Spring Heeled Jack, singer/songwriter Madelline, the Harlem Globetrotters and "SNL" veteran Ana Gasteyer.

“I don’t do drugs anymore,” the actor and singer said, “but when a random baby in a stroller smiles at me, it feels like I just did a bump of coke.”

Lake Street Drive, "known for their dynamic live shows and chart-topping hits," is set to perform at Mohegan Sun on Apr. 10 of 2026, according to the casino.

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5 days to go! Every year people panic to find the perfect gift. We at T2C have been collecting idea’s all year long to bring you the perfect gift guide at all price levels. When you’re at the end of your ro…

Darren Criss, James Monroe Iglehart, and other Broadway stars share their holiday favorites.

By AARON KRAUSE There’s a moment in the much-loved musical Les Misérables during which the theater feels more like a hushed house of worship than a conventional performance space. It comes when the protagoni…

There are people in power that are just not meant to lead. Richard II became King of England at the age of 10. Given the throne at such an early age would not allow the boy king to mature and develop to be a sa…

By Andrew Poretz . . . Mia Vassilev, who goes by her first name, made her 54 Below debut with her retro, high-energy Keys on Fire! on December 9. The pianist extraordinaire has performed throughout Europe, Asia…

By Stewart Miller... Rachel Vail’s adaptation of her YA novel brings a deft comic touch to high school relationships.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow had quite the surprise in store for Friday night’s audience at the Marquis Theatre in New York City. Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Henry Creel a.k.a. Vecna in Seasons 4 and…

Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the real Robert F. Kennedy, is tailing against Donald Trump renaming the Kennedy Center. On Twitter she wrote: “Three years and one month from today, I’m going to grab a pickax an…

Work is well underway on a live action adaptation of Disney’s Tangled, with filming due to start in summer 2026 in the UK. Reimagining the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, Tangled was originally released in 20…

Rent fans and musical theatre devotees have big news to mark their calendars for in 2026. The Jonathan Larson Project, a heartfelt tribute to the iconic composer behind Rent and tick, tick… BOOM!, is official…

Review: Snow White at Emerald Theatre “This loud, excessive and joyfully unruly production delivers exactly what audiences crave during the festive season.” The post Review: Snow White at Emerald Theatre ap…

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Review: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland at Orange Tree Theatre "a wonderful combination of a clever reimagining of the classic story, a talented energetic and enthusiastic cast and a strong creative vision a…

​A.R.T. is now presenting Wonder, a new musical about change, identity, and what it means to belong. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score by the GRAMMY Award–winning duo A Great Big World and a book by M…

The first trailer has been released for Hamlet, a new reimagining of the Shakespeare tragedy starring Riz Ahmed as the titular prince. Now taking place in modern-day London, this new adaptation will open on 6 F…

Last night, Broadway celebrated the Gala performance of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and the Broadway debuts of Ike Barinholtz, Eric Andre, Abbi Jacobson, and Jon Stewart, alongside Grammy nomin…

When you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, just think about June Squibb, the 96 year old actress onstage each night performing 8 shows a week in Marjorie Prime at The Hayes Theater. As the title c…

Simon Rich's play All Out: Comedy About Ambition opened on Broadway December 12, ushering in a rotating cast of funny people at the Nederlander Theatre. On December 18, the production held a gala performance, w…

Washington, D.C.'s performing arts center was named for President Kennedy after his assassination. But his vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by Eisenhower and Johnson.

By Holli Harms Norm Lewis: Christmas Lives Here at 54 Below is a not to be missed Yuletide celebration. This is Norm Lewis’ most extraordinary, marvelous Holiday Show! This is his 11th residency at 54 Below, …

From Olivia Nuzzi’s “punctured armor” to America's deportation machine, the country's most notorious courtroom sketch artist transforms the aftermath of Trump's election into a doc and an ongoing fine-art…

Playwright Bess Wohl, along with actor Kristolyn Lloyd, recently joined CNN's Amanpour to discuss the hit play Liberation, which is currently playing on Broadway. During the interview, the duo shed light on the…

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The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we are featuring some of our favorit…

What "If We Kiss" captures, with rare delicacy, is the way young people experience such convergences as both comic and catastrophic. The play treats adolescent feeling with respect, refusing to condescend to it…

This week's Stage Mag Spotlight is on American Theater Group's production of It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play at Sieminski Theater. Stage Mag is BroadwayWorld's service for easily creating modern, fully…

LOS ANGELES — Bowen Yang, a fan-favorite cast member of "Saturday Night Live," is expected to leave the series after this week's episode. Representatives for Yang and "Saturday Night Live" did not comment on …

The new take on the Shakespearean tragedy focuses on a British South Asian family in modern-day London.

Off-Broadway's Public Theater is presenting the new take on the James Joyce work as part of the 2026 Under the Radar Festival.

Bowen Yang, who stars as Pfannee in the two-part film adaptation of Wicked, will be leaving Saturday Night Live after seven seasons. According to Variety, his final SNL show as a cast member will take place Sat…

Astro Lab Productions will release the concept album for the new musical in development, Signs of Life. Featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, the album is set to be released in early 2026. …

The former studio chief was convicted in June on one criminal sexual charge and still faces a new trial on a rape charge.

OFC Creations has released first look photos of Garrett Clayton, starring as The Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. The new production is now running through January 4, 2026, as…

Ben Platt's highly-successful Live at the Ahmanson residency has featured a surprise guest appearance every performance, including Josh Groban on opening night, Khalid, Amber Riley, Coco Jones, Demi Lovato, Ruf…

The party never stops at Mamma Mia!, where Broadway audiences get swept away on a Greek adventure soundtracked by ABBA’s greatest hits. Christine Sherrill stars as harried hotel owner and mother of the bride …

From intimate looks at process to powerhouse performances on stage, here are the top 10 most-watched videos that premiered on the ALL ARTS site and app this year. Looking for more? Tune in to the ALL ARTS broad…

The international hit jukebox musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Jon Stewart, Gracie Lawrence, and more star in the new Simon Rich compendium at the Nederlander Theatre.

Yesterday, BroadwayWorld reported that the board overseeing Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted to rename the venue the Trump-Kennedy Center. Al Vincent, Jr., the executive direc…

The Kennedy Center, which first opened its doors more than 50 years ago, on Friday got a new addition: Donald Trump’s name, which is being added above the name of John F. Kennedy on the building’s façade i…

PBS has shared sneak peek clips from Happiness, the new musical series airing weekly on the channel. The clips, taken from the third and fourth episodes, are available to watch below. The new episodes premiere …

Last night, Robert Downey, Jr. came to see Oedipus on Broadway starring Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. See photos of Downey, Jr. with Strong, Manville, and more from the company here! Robert Icke’s new adap…