From crime reporter to clown: Why clowning is having a moment
A crime reporter became a clown, leading us into a strange world of flops, reinvention and a scene that may or may not actually be booming.
A crime reporter became a clown, leading us into a strange world of flops, reinvention and a scene that may or may not actually be booming.
This razor-sharp regional production finds the humanity in monsters — and never once loses its edge. By NATASHA PARNIAN
Lyric Hammersmith, LondonA catastrophic explosion forces retired nuclear engineers Syal and Declan Conlon to confront their past after a visit by Kerry Fox in this revival of Lucy Kirkwood�…
The Graham company, which turned 100 this year, moves into a dazzling new space, taking over 21,000 square feet of a Times Square landmark.
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Cole Escola . Photo by Frank Rizzo. By FRANK RIZZOHere’s the pitch: A wild comedy about a bored and hyper-anxious Mary Todd …
I resurrect my review of Sondheim’s Follies, which opened fifteen years ago today, September 12, 2011. When the sequined ghosts of showgirls past appear at the beginning of “Follies,” …
A new collective of Philly ballerinas joins the Fringe to offer their window on dancers’ favorite thing to do after the show is over: keep on dancing. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
The Philadelphia Ballet’s evening program, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” danced at Wolf Trap on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remains a tribute to the patriots following that…
And an at-home Disney song!
Director Seth Renne says he hopes the tale of Germany's descent into fascism frightens audiences a little. “We are living through a time when authoritarian ideas are becoming normalized.”
Review: Man to Man at Royal Court Theatre "Alone on stage for ninety minutes, Swinton commands every second with a magnetic presence." The post Review: Man to Man at Royal Court Theatre appe…
Week of August 30, 2026 1. “Merrily We Roll Along” at Signature Theatre “…under Matthew Gardiner’s visionary direction, no one does it better…incredible cast…dynamic performanc…
off-Broadway – Waterwell at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Fishman Space: 321 Ashland Place, Brooklyn, NY Sept. 8-Sept. 20, 2026. Performance. Conceived by Elizabeth Marvel and Lee Sunday E…
(via Untitled Theater Company No. 61.) Oct 1 to Oct 17 Unveiling in New York Tickets October 1 – 17, Thu – Sat at 7pm, Sat at 3pm at Torn Page 435 W. 22nd Street, New York, NY (Only 2…
Just as the pilgrims find their way to Mecca for holiday prayers and spiritual immersion, hundreds of Terpsichore fans gather each summer to immerse themselves in a variety of dance offering…
Duane Richards II's memorial song cycle shows how lives changed on what began as an ordinary day. By DEBBIE MINTER JACKSON
“You Gotta Get a Gimmick,” that’s what the strippers in the musical Gypsy told young Louise when she and her mama Rose were looking for a way to survive in show business. And that see…
“Bat Boy: The Musical” looms large in the cooler-than-you musical theatre underworld in the neighborhood of the grittier, never-been-on-Broadway picks, like “Heathers” or “Bare.”…
This was Earl Grey’s cabaret debut and what a debut it was! There are so many people in my life that I wish would have been there with me to share the love and joy emanating from that room…
Everyman Theatre’s High School Matinee Program Named a 2026 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Honoree Nearly 30 Years of Arts-Integrated Literacy Education Recognized Among 21 Honoree…
Izzy Sazak, a Turkish Colombian American trans-disciplinary artist, writer, and teacher, brings their solo show, TUZLUK, to the Philly Fringe. Krista Mar reviews.
Their recent episode with Chelsea Handler, recorded in front of a live audience at the Audible Theater, is a perfect example of what the podcast does best: create space for a guest to reflec…
Man to Man, Royal Court review – vividly high-definition revival Aleks Sierz Sat, 09/12/2026 - 18:30 Celebratory return of superstar Tilda Swinton in a t…
Nichole Canuso’s 2026 entry in the curated Fringe Festival creates an immersive experience in University City’s Pearlstein Gallery, where you can choose the length of your adventure. Cam…
Johnstown dinner theatre stretches itself technically and artistically with one of its most awe-inspiring productions yet.
By Guilherme Meletti Yazbek The Greer Cabaret Theater was already in character before the performance began. Pop music drifted through the house, lavender and blue light bathed the audience,…
After creator Ryan Murphy revealed this summer that he would be willing to revisit Glee with a possible reboot, he told People in an interview, "that show is interesting because it’s come …
The Off-Off-Broadway Theatre Review: A Radical “Seagull” Takes Flight in Brooklyn By Ross “Do what you love, or die trying.” Walking into Twenty Somethings Productions and Riot Act�…
If you’re looking to dig deeper into Broadway gossip, why not check some federal financial databases? Producers usually like to keep their private fundraising out of the spotlight. Still, …
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Theatre Royal, GlasgowThe premiere of Julia Cheng’s Entress and a bold return for Crystal Pite’s Emergence both explore collective powerIt is a significant moment for a choreographer to …
This week, panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Sureni Weerasekera talk foldable iPhones, $5000 bribes, and the sicekst dashcam vidoes. Then, Leslie Jones joins us to roast our set, and …
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New Connie, new rules. Ariana Madix returns to Broadway as Connie Francis in Just In Time on September 12. She succeeds Oliva Holt in the role and will play a 10-week limited engagement thr…
There are family secrets we inherit, family stories we repeat and family wounds we spend a lifetime trying to understand. In Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness, playwright Sharon S…
All The Drama is hosted by Jan Simpson. It is a series of deep dives into the plays that have won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “The Piano Lesson” by Augus…
Memory and the American Dream collide in this critically acclaimed magic show from Helder Guimarães and Jurassic Park's Frank Marshall.
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The TIFF51 Experience: Day Two | Fingers Crossed By Ross I really can’t believe I made it to my first planned press screening. After yesterday’s sudden detour from TIFF to home, with m…
Wayne Brady and the cast of Ms. Blakk for President recently met the press ahead of the show's upcoming run at Vineyard Theatre. Check out photos from the event below! Brady will lead the…
Eduardo Machado’s Cuban Delight Offers Taste of Revolution by Barry David Horwitz For the play of a lifetime, don’t miss “The Cook.” Playwright Eduardo Machado takes us on a thrillin…
If you’ve never seen the DC-based, globally renowned dance company, now is your chance. By JOHN STOLTENBERG
Damon Horowitz as Hamlet Guide with Truman Gaudoin as Guildenkranz, Desirée Baxter as Gertrude, Jim Pratzon as Polonius and Tyler Moss as Horatio in a scene from The Directors Company prese…
Fringe entry Amor/Libertad Part 1 is a heartfelt drama exploring the tensions of political oppression in relationships, set in Puerto Rico between the present day and an imagined future. Vic…
Ariana Madix is getting ready to trade Roxie Hart for Connie Francis! New rehearsal footage has been released of the Love Island USA host preparing for her return to Broadway in Just in Time…
Royal Court theatre, LondonStarting in Germany in the 1930s, there is a stinging topicality to Manfred Karge’s play addressing the renaissance of Nazi ideologyEarly autumn London theatre h…