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Fallen Angels has fallen back to Broadway! Noël Coward's play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, stars Golden Globe-winner and Oscar-nominee Rose Byrne as “Jane Banbury” and Tony Award-winner Kel…

Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, and more star in Noël Coward comedy at the Todd Haimes Theatre via Roundabout Theatre Company.

Lust is the comic engine driving the action of a riotous revival of one of Noël Coward’s early plays, with Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, at Todd Haimes Theater.

Is "ripsnortin'" still a thing? In any event, the first Broadway revival in seventy years of Noël Coward's 1925 comedy Fallen Angels, opening tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre, is a ripsnortin' fun-packed goo…

Noël Coward's wafer-thin marital comedy returns to Broadway after 70 years

Todd Haimes Theatre, New YorkRose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara are comic gems in a pitch-perfect revival that sparkles like champagne Fallen Angels has appeared only twice on Broadway since its stateside premiere i…

★★★★☆ Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara are riotously funny in Noël Coward’s 101-year-old buddy comedy The post Fallen Angels: Here’s to Women Behaving Badly appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Fallen Angels – 18 April 2026 Ravishingly charming and magnificently humorous, Noel Coward’s Fallen Angels takes place in an impressively fashionable house. It centers on two women who are classlessly enamo…

Even after a century on the shelf, champagne doesn’t always lose its fizz. Noël Coward’s bubble-light 1925 comedy Fallen Angels, back on Broadway for the first time in 70 years, is a bit of period piffle t…

There’s a bit of acting advice that’s often ascribed to Noël Coward: “Speak clearly, and don’t bump into the furniture.” But if you’re Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide down the st…

Noël Coward’s delightful, rarely produced 1925 comedy Fallen Angels is the sort of Broadway fare that gives critics ample reason to use descriptors like “fizzy” and “intoxicating” and “dizzying,”…

★★★☆☆ Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara take summer stock of Noel Coward’s vintage comedy at Roundabout The post Fallen Angels: Merely Amusing appeared first on New York Stage Review.

Kelli O’Hara’s drunken pratfalls, along with Rose Byrne’s wildly skewed wig, mark the high point in the low comedy that most distinguishes this century-old trifle, written by a young Noel Coward as an att…

Today’s new Travalanche posts for April 18, 2026 are about The Untouchables and The Turtles. Also Travalanche helps you celebrate: National Banana Day Dutch-American Friendship Day The Launch of the American …

Peter Filichia, Jena Tesse Fox, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Titanique (Broadway), Theater 2020 production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way the the Forum, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Masque…

The acclaimed revival of Ancient Greek tragedy is expected to be a major Tony player.

Mark Volman (1947-2025) passed away back in September. He and his musical partner Howard Kaylan (b. 1947) were the two core members of the popular sixties band The Turtles. When the band broke up for legal reas…

Ken Fallin captures the volatile, electric pulse of Dog Day Afternoon with a caricature that feels as alive as the story itself—sharp, kinetic, and teetering on the edge of chaos. At the center, Ebon Moss-Bac…

With two talented, charismatic actors facing off, sometimes mere inches away, it’s a theatrical experience not to be missed.

BroadwayWorld award winner and MAC Award nominee Helane Blumfeld premiered her new show, INVISIBLE TO INVINCIBLE, to Midtown New York's Don't Tell Mama on April 15 and 18 at 7 pm. The show offers an intimate ev…

The play “Fallen Angels” written by Noel Coward, originally premiered on Broadway nearly one hundred years ago in December of 1927. The second Broadway revival that is currently on stage at Roundabout Theat…

By Alix Cohen April 19, 2026: Since 2018, Stephen Hanks, at various times editor, writer, publisher, reviewer, publicity agent, vocalist; always a dedicated political activist, has produced 11 Blue Wave concer…

For Paul Alexander Nolan, originating a role on Broadway is nothing new. But THE LOST BOYS, A NEW MUSICAL presents a uniquely high-wire challenge. It blends a beloved cult property, a massive physical productio…

From Off-Broadway to the West End to Broadway, the ship Titanique has traveled a long way. The musical parody of James Cameron’s epic movie Titanic has delighted its audiences so much that it has made the rar…

Tomorrow, April 20, Atlantic Records will release the live recording of Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown’s THE LAST FIVE YEARS (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium), featuring Tony, Grammy, and …

Hercule Poirot investigates the English country house murder of an atomic scientist in this spirited revival of Agatha Christie’s 1930 first play. The post Black Coffee appeared first on Theaterscene.org.

Richmond theatre, LondonArchive footage and fresh commentary shed light on the craft and chaos of interrogating big names such as OJ Simpson and Donald Trump What are these shows, in which veteran entertainers …

Traverse theatre, EdinburghJess Brodie’s monologue about life on the brink of parenthood is both witty and gripping There are few transitions in life more profound than becoming a parent. Out go late nights a…

Women using informal warning systems to protect themselves and others, comedian tells equalities committee Sexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit is persistent and under-reported, with protections av…

Nadia Fall calls for bold thinking as she announces new shows including anti-Trump version of Thelma & Louise Theatres facing financial difficulty can only prosper by “programming their way out of it”, …

Old Vic theatre, LondonDirector Clint Dyer brings a fresh political focus to Ken Kesey’s story of disempowerment but the relentless misogyny of the text feels retrograde When Randle P McMurphy is thrust into …

The Stand Comedy Club, GlasgowThe northerner finds the funny in banalities with this raucous compendium of all-in-it-together bants Phil Ellis has been watching Netflix specials, and has noticed that all the al…

Shaftesbury theatre, LondonTwenty years since its West End debut, the sweetly subversive musical returns with a few tweaks and a lot of heart The trigger warning “puppet nudity” does not begin to cover it. …

Tony award-winning actor will play lead role of Judith Bliss in Noël Coward’s comedy at Wyndham’s theatre in London Christine Baranski is to make her West End debut alongside Richard E Grant in a revival o…

‘If we celebrate the impact of physical storytelling, we must acknowledge the artists behind it,’ says Equity body, calling out the lack of movement categories in major awards Choreographers and movement di…

Dance House, CardiffTudur Owen’s Welsh-language play about a second world war veteran is unashamedly heartfelt and anchored by very fine performances This play by Tudur Owen tells the story of a curmudgeonly …

As the president’s second term has wrought new horrors, comedians reflect on whether humor can still ‘deflate the strongman’s image’ During Donald Trump’s first term, as his lies distorted reality and…

Bush theatre, LondonSecrets are exposed during a pub singalong as Franky returns home to find her parents divided in Kit Withington’s drama You can hear this play before you enter the auditorium. Inside, a ka…

The Place, LondonThis audiovisually immersive, anime-inspired dance piece is full of stylishly fluid movement and thrilling fights and face-offs Some contemporary dance can make you feel like you need a maste…

Sadler’s Wells, LondonTap, waacking, jookin’, footwork and jit are among the traditional, street and club styles that come together as Michelle Dorrance showcases a startling array of forms and talent The l…

Olivier-winning actress Elaine Paige is giving Broadway.com listeners a chance to hear her BBC Radio 2 show Elaine Paige on Sunday. This week, Paige recaps last Sunday's Olivier Awards, where she was presented …

  (WASHINGTON, D.C) – IN Series has announced its 2026-27 season titled Sic Semper Tyrannis, which will feature a bold and brave season that dares to stand up and speak out during tumultuous political …

Joe Mantello's revival of the Arthur Miller classic redefines an oft-performed text.

Classic works, contemporary explorations, and the return of Annapolis’s own Nutcracker ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 15th, 2026) – Ballet Theatre of Maryland, the state’s premier professional ballet company, has a…

April 19 was the birthday of Federal law enforcement officer Eliot Ness (1903-1957). Ness was famous for spearheading the effort to bring down mob boss Al Capone during the Prohibition Era. He joined the U.S. T…

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BY Alix Cohen Since 2018, Stephen Hanks, at various times editor, writer, publisher, reviewer, publicity agent, vocalist; always a dedicated political activist, has produced 11 Blue Wave concerts raising $13,00…

The American Symphony Orchestra is one of New York’s most adventurous, intellectually vital, and musically rewarding ensemble. Season after season, under Leon Botstein’s visionary leadership, they illuminat…

The Broadway Theatre Review: John Lithgow leads a razor-sharp Broadway transfer of Mark Rosenblatt’s Olivier-winning play By Ross Hammering echoes behind the tarps and scaffolding before anyone on stage raise…

Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special – ‘The bigger you get, the more…

Ken Fallin’s captures Adrian Brody There are performances you admire—and then there are performances that leave you altered. The Fear of 13 is the latter. In a searing theatrical adaptation of David Sington…

Something unusual is happening on West 53rd Street. With The Late Show with Stephen Colbert set to end in May 2026, the future of the historic Ed Sullivan Theater is suddenly… open. In New York, an empty thea…

The threat isn't that AI replaces artists. It's subtler and more coercive: that an algorithmically saturated environment erodes the capacity for the kind of thinking that we like to think art requires. Toleranc…

Art as Activism on Broadway is a recurring series exploring how theater can move beyond entertainment to serve as a catalyst for social change, advocacy, and cultural dialogue. At a time when stories are being …

The puppetry is expert but the storytelling inconsistent in this wordless puppet piece. Loren Noveck reviews. The post Review: Cumulo at MITU580 appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

So, the Tony Awards’ last best hope is… Pink?

Today’s new Travalanche posts for April 18, 2026 are about nightclub comedian Jack White and Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians. Also, it’s World Circus Day. Earlier Travalanche posts for April 18 (in no p…

Fifteen of the plays produced in the Broadway 2025 2026 Season are publicly available to read. A couple of this season’s musicals are adapted from novels; a third comes directly from a book of poems. I list …

Review: Nayatt School Redux at The Coronet Theatre “It feels less like a revival or a true redux and more like a tribute.” The post Review: Nayatt School Redux at The Coronet Theatre appeared first on Theat…

No, not GARY Owens. HARRY Owens (1902-86). Owens was not a native Hawaiian, in fact he was about the farthest thing from it, a product of America’s Great Plains. He was born on O’Neil, Nebraska, which is ne…

Review: Lambslaughter at King's Head Theatre “With a razor-sharp script and excellent acting, Lambslaughter leaves a lasting impression” The post Review: Lambslaughter at King’s Head Theatre appeared firs…

Stars and luminaries honored the dance company’s 100th anniversary with dinner, performances and a champagne toast at the New York Public Library.

By David Sheward April 18, 2026: The fear of the number 13 is triskaidekaphobia. But you wouldn’t learn that from Lindsey Ferrentino’s play The Fear of 13 now at the James Earl Jones after a London run. Th…

It would just go to show that age is just a number for this Oscar nominee.

Catching two schmactacular works from the Italian Renaissance (and more) on view at the Morgan

The Emmy-winning writer was able to put his passion for musical theater into practice by writing an all-new book for the famously troubled show.

By way of explanation, there are at least four show biz Jack Whites to concern ourselves with (or not): 1) the contemporary one, i.e., the guy from The White Stripes; 2) the one classic comedy fans know, the gu…

By Alix Cohen “Everybody loves a circus/Until they become the clown/Every weak cog has its purpose… until they been chased from town…” (“Everybody Loves a Circus”- Michele Bettencourt/Hendrik Helmer…