Bradley Jaden to Make Broadway Debut in Wanted by Sophia Rubino

Bradley Jaden will make his Broadway debut as Jesse in the new musical Wanted. Jaden joins the previously announced Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke, Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke, Ledisi …

Grosses analysis: ‘Ragtime’ sets fourth house record upon closing by Lee D'amato

For the week ending Aug. 16, the 27 running productions grossed $27,003,040.

Larry Dean: Hellbent review – SNL UK star’s cheery riffs on romance and royalty by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghEmotionally open and a little weirder than usual, the Glaswegian comic updates us on his recent marriageWhen SNL UK hit big earlier this year, it made stars of …

‘I’m not Mr Saturday Night’: the highbrow brilliance of Ahir Shah, past winner of comedy’s top prize by Brian Logan

Three years ago, he won the Edinburgh comedy award with a work in progress. Now he’s back with a show inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Friedrich Nietzsche. Isn’t this all a bit grow…

Judge Is Asked to Block Inscription of Trump’s Name on Kennedy Center by Julia Jacobs

The request from a Democratic lawmaker follows a decision by the Trump-allied board to add “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump” to the building.

Bradley Jaden Joins Broadway's Upcoming Wanted by Margaret Hall

Previously titled Gun & Powder, the musical will arrive on Broadway this fall at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

TITANIQUE Will Host Fan Night With Giveaways, Sing-Alongs, and More

Titanique on Broadway will host a special Fan Night on Thursday, August 27th at 7:30 PM. In celebration of its final weeks on Broadway, and worldwide success, "TI-STAN-IQUE FAN NIGHT” will…

Café Fiorello, Bond 45 and Trattoria Dell'Arte Parent Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Fiorello across from Lincoln Center, Trattoria Dell'Arte opposite Carnegie Hall, and Bond 45 in the heart of the Theater District - has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Fireman…

Video: Aaron Tveit Performs MOULIN ROUGE! Encore With Ricky Rojas & Sahr Ngaujah

To celebrate Aaron Tveit's first performance back in Moulin Rouge! the Musical on Broadway, he performed a special curtain call encore. The Tony Award winner was joined by Ricky Rojas and Sa…

Irish Musical Parcel From America Sets Off-Broadway Premiere by Margaret Hall

Ann LeClaire and Parting Glass have adapted a tale by acclaimed Irish storyteller Tomáseen Foley.

Every Monday, Stage Performers Shine at Madame George's Broadway Night Off by Andrew Gans

Watch Mykale Kilgore and Olivia Valli perform at the speakeasy-themed cabaret space. Upcoming acts include Julie Benko and Aisha Jackson.

Video: Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, and More in STARRING DICK VAN DYKE Full Documentary

The complete documentary "Starring Dick Van Dyke" has been shared, and is available to watch now for free. The film chronicles the star’s career over eight decades, beginning with his stin…

'Grandma Joined A Sex Cult!': Sherie Rene Scott's Joyous Journey With The Rocky Horror Show by Margaret Hall

From Queen of Versailles to the Rocky Horror Show, it's been a busy nine months for the three-time Tony nominee.

Savannah Commodore, Donnetta Lavinia Grays, Abigail Onwunali Will Star in Creation Stories and All the Important Importants by Meg Masseron

Tamilla Woodard will direct Mfoniso Udofia's play Off-Broadway via Lincoln Center Theater's LCT3.

Broadway Grosses w/e 8/16/2026 by Ken Davenport

Broadway dropped sharply to $27.00M — down 19.91% week-over-week and... The post Broadway Grosses w/e 8/16/2026 first appeared on Ken Davenport.

‘Les Mis’ Star Bradley Jaden to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Wanted’ Musical (EXCLUSIVE) by Rebecca Rubin

Bradley Jaden, who just wrapped an acclaimed run as Javert in “Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular,” is making his Broadway debut in the fall. The actor is joining the company…

Shaina Taub Is Adapting Suffs Into a Young Adult Novel by Meg Masseron

Co-written by Taub with Betsy Cornwell, Suffs: A Novel Based on the Tony Award-Winning Broadway Musical will be released in 2027.

Jelani Remy to Host Broadway Cares’ 5th Annual NextGen Spotlight by Margaret Hall

Remy will both direct and host the benefit concert celebrating the next generation of Broadway stars.

Sholem Aleichem-Inspired The Blue Violinist Over West End Avenue Sets Off-Broadway World Premiere by Logan Culwell-Block

Jonathan Silverstein will direct Debbie Goodstein's new play.

Watch Highlights From Opening Night of Muny Something Rotten!, Starring Matt Doyle, Will Burton, Bryonha Marie, More by Andrew Gans

Rob Ruggiero directs the Tony-nominated 2015 Broadway musical comedy.

Watch Complete Starring Dick Van Dyke Documentary, Featuring Julie Andrews, Carol Burnett, Steve Martin, More by Andrew Gans, Diep Tran

The American Masters film, released in 2025, celebrates the stage and screen star's 100th birthday.

THE ASK Returns Off-Broadway This Fall

It was recently announced that five-time Golden Globe Award nominee Marilu Henner and Shannon Purser (Barb from Stranger Things) will team up and star together on stage this fall in the Off-…

PADDINGTON Swing Steps Into Role of 'Millicent Clyde' After Just Four Hours of Rehearsal

At a recent performance of Paddington the Musical, a swing saved the day, learning the role of "Millicent Clyde" after just four hours of rehearsal. At the performance on 17 August, Victoria…

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: Supposing: / After Party by David Kettle

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews: Supposing: / After Party David Kettle Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:09 Ancient Greek myth and a valedictory celebration in two plays a…

Ihsane review – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui leads us from brutal tragedy to euphoric harmony by Chris Wiegand

Festival theatre, EdinburghThe choreographer combines a homophobic killing from 2012 with a remembrance for his father in an often rapturous show about healingIn 2019 at the Edinburgh intern…

Hopewell Valley Stage Launches Website and Restarts Programming by Creativeconveration

Hopewell Valley Stage Launches Website and Restarts Programming Reported on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Pictured Above: Recent concert – Sourland Symphony on Dec 7, 2025. Photo Credit: C. …

Friday 5 on a Wednesday: 5 Favorite Broadway Musical Writers Debuts by JK

Broadway Musical Writers' DebutsCouldn't wait for the weekend! (Plus, I have a review coming out this Friday!)Everybody has to start somewhere, right? Here are five of my favorite debuts by …

Broadway Pipeline: August 19, 2026 by Theatrical Index

HAM transfers to Soho Theatre following award-winning Edinburgh Fringe run by Staff Writer

HAM, the latest show from Hotter Project, will transfer to Soho Theatre following a critically acclaimed run at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe The post HAM transfers to Soho Theatre foll…

‘Murakami saw his book come alive!’: the Japanese company bringing the author’s science fiction masterpiece to the stage by Marigold Warner

A play based on the writer’s dreamlike novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is touring the world, riding a wave of interest in Japanese culture. Its creators talk about ho…

Life in the theatre is most revealing | Letters by Guardian Staff

Cathy Scott-Willars responds to an article about the secret lives of theatre workersI enjoyed your article (The secret lives of theatre workers: ‘People were having full sex in the stalls�…

Shapes and ladders: Edinburgh fringe’s dance shows reach for the sky by Lyndsey Winship

With brute strength and beauty, party tricks and personal revelations, this year’s dance and circus programme has ambition and a spirit of togethernessIf you want to be wowed by technical …

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 19, 2026- Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! and More

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 19, 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, Personali…

Ballet de Santiago to make UK debut with Swan Lake at the London Coliseum in 2027 by Staff Writer

Ballet de Santiago will make its UK debut at the London Coliseum from 21 to 25 September 2027 with a lavish production of Swan Lake The post Ballet de Santiago to make UK debut with Swan Lak…

BBC Radio 4 and Royal Court Theatre announce season celebrating 70 years of contemporary playwriting by Staff Writer

BBC Radio 4 and the Royal Court Theatre have announced a major collaboration to celebrate the theatre’s 70th anniversary The post BBC Radio 4 and Royal Court Theatre announce season celebr…

The High Cost of Being Present at the Venice Biennale by Laura Cappelle

Some of the most talked-about pavilions at this year’s art event feature theatrical performances. But working with live bodies brings extra challenges.

For Caitlin Simmers, Surfing Is a Dance Born on the Waves by Gia Kourlas

Caitlin Simmers, a world champion surfer, sees her sport as dance. How does this translate? She’s as seamless as a ribbon.

On the Couch with Ana Corbett

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Review: Jeeves Takes Charge at Charing Cross Theatre by Maggie O'Shea

Review: Jeeves Takes Charge at Charing Cross Theatre "an astute and appealing adaptation" The post Review: Jeeves Takes Charge at Charing Cross Theatre appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

'She changed the world': This puppet show introduces kids to Pittsburgh's 'Queen of Jazz' by Kahmeela Adams / For The Post-Gazette

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Theater Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO (Theatre Palisades / Odyssey Theatre / West LA) by Tony Frankel

AGING GRACELESSLY A superb cast can’t keep David Lindsay-Abaire’s dark comedy from showing its age in a production that never finds its pulse There’s a very good reason Kimberly Akimbo…

The Book of Everything returns to Belvoir

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Eddie Perfect to mentor Australia’s Next Generation of Music Theatre Creators

The post Eddie Perfect to mentor Australia’s Next Generation of Music Theatre Creators appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

Classical Music 100% Solved Anti-Social Behavior by Joe Patti

H/T Artsjournal.com which provided a link to a BBC story about how classical music was solely responsible for a 70% drop in anti-social behavior at a McDonalds in England. There were fights,…

Regional Theater Preview: FORBIDDEN! (Plays of Wilton / The Foundry / Wilton Manors, FL) by Gregory Bernard

OUT OF THE CLOSET, OUT OF THE ARCHIVES Silenced after two performances in 1922, a remarkably progressive Dutch drama finally receives its U.S. premiere A play that scandalized Rotterdam in 1…

Stage and Screen Actress Phyllida Law Dies at 94

Stage and screen actress Phyllida Law has died at the age of 94. Law died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, July 27. Born in Glasgow in 1932, Law attended the Bristol…

Bernie Dieter’s Club Kabarett returns to Sydney

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