See Broadway Strip Down for a Cause at Broadway Bares: Game Night by Hannah Vine

This year's annual striptease spectacular benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS took place June 17.

William Shatner, in Denver with “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” will talk about (almost) anything by John Wenzel, The Know

Given the nature of the event -- a movie screening of 1982's now-classic (and still franchise-best) "The Wrath of Khan," followed by Shatner on stage taking questions from the audience -- he…

Theater review: “The Book of Mormon” still a guilty pleasure with each return to Denver by Barbara Ellis, The Know

"I get new perspectives each time. The first time you see it it's this big, spectacular show. After that, there's always something new."

The Band’s Visit’s Adam Kantor, Tony Nominee Howard McGillin, More to Coach 2018 Jimmy Award Finalists by Ryan McPhee

The tenth annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards will take place June 25 at the Minskoff Theatre.

Knight New Work Miami to Invest $500,000 in Groundbreaking New Art by American Theatre Editors

Knight Foundation’s New Work Miami initiative hopes to showcase Miami as a city of art and innovation.

A Sneak Peek at Perfect Picture Starring Lillias White by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical features a book and lyrics by Emmy Award winner Eileen Bluestone Sherman and music by Gail C. Bluestone.

Clarke Thorell Joins the Cast of MY FAIR LADY June 26 by BroadwayWorld

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Clarke Thorell will assume the role of Zoltan Karparthy in its award-winning production of Lerner amp Loewe's MY FAIR LADY beginning Tuesday, June 2…

Photo Coverage: Lillias White, Danny Gardner & More Preview PERFECT PICTURE by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Perfect Picture, a new musical inspired by the dramatic life of Norman Rockwell and his quest to paint the 4 Freedoms will play The Arkell Pavillion at the Southern Vermont Arts Center 930 S…

Clarke Thorell to Replace Manu Narayan in Broadway's My Fair Lady by Andy Lefkowitz

Clarke Thorell is returning to Broadway. The stage alum will step into the role of Zoltan Karparthy in the acclaimed revival of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady at the Vivian Beaumont T…

BWW TV Exclusive: Broadway Sessions Opens Up the Mic to Celebrate Pride! by Ben Cameron

We couldn't very well end our 10th season without celebrating pride And what better way to celebrate than with an Open Mic having friends new and old come wave their freak flags high

BWW Exclusive: How a Broadway Music Video Captured the 'Morning Glow' of Marriage Equality by Wayman Wong

On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality would be the law of the land in America. Three days later, Tom Andersen, an award-winning, out singer-songwriter released a m…

American Shakespeare Center Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature a world premiere adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Emma.'

Clarke Thorell to Join Broadway's My Fair Lady by Olivia Clement

The Front Page actor will take on the role of Zoltan Karparthy, replacing Manu Narayan.

From the Archives: Peter Masterson Reflects on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas a Year After Its Opening by Peter Masterson

The co-bookwriter and co-director of what would become a 1,584 performance smash hit talks to the audience of an evening performance.

Check Out the Opening Night of the Public’s Othello Starring Chukwudi Iwuji, Heather Lind, and Corey Stoll by Hannah Vine

The Shakespeare in the Park production officially opened June 18.

Indiana’s Phoenix Theatre Announces Leadership Change by American Theatre Editors

The Indianapolis theatre's founding producing director departed after 35 years.

From the Archives: James Baldwin on Blues For Mister Charlie, Arthur Miller, and the American Theatre by Walter Wager

In 1964, Playbill sat down with the critically acclaimed writer to discuss his Broadway show and how he viewed the state of the American theatre.

PIX11 Partners with The Broadway Channel to Air Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal: Tony Winners and Summer Shows by Broadway.com

PIX11, Tribune Broadcasting's New York flagship station, has partnered with The Broadway Channel to present Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal, a monthly series of specials about Broadw…

Photo Flash: Shakespeare in the Park's OTHELLO Celebrates Opening Night by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production ofOthello opened just last night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out the photos below

Jimmy Awards Announce Coaches and Judges; Lisa Brescia, Adam Kantor, and More by BroadwayWorld

The JimmyAwards announces the industry coaches for the tenth annual awards ceremony on Monday, June 25th at 730PM at the Minskoff Theatre. The six coaches -Lisa Brescia, Maryann Hu, Adam Kan…

Raul Esparza, Alice Ripley, and More Announced for Vassar's Powerhouse Season by BroadwayWorld

Vassar amp New York Stage and Film have announced the next wave of casting for the highly anticipated 34th Powerhouse Season in Poughkeepsie, NY, which starts this Friday, June 22 and runs t…

Michael Jackson Broadway Musical Planned, But It’s Not So Easy as “ABC, 1-2-3” to Tell His Life Story by Roger Friedman

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Inside the TDF Gala Honoring Angels in America’s Tony Kushner by Hannah Vine

The non-profit institution honored the Pulitzer Prize winner as well as director James Lapine.

Caitlin Lowans Named Artistic Director of Theatreworks in Colorado by American Theatre Editors

Lowans will begin her new position on Aug. 1.

Teatro Vista announces a 2018-19 season loaded with premieres of Latinx work by Kt Hawbaker

On Tuesday, Teatro Vista announced the lineup for its 2018-19 season, including the world premiere of “The Abuelas,” a sequel to 2017-18’s “The Madres.” First will be “American J…

Matt DeAngelis and Drew Gasparini Offer Free Times Square Concerts June 19 by Andrew Gans

The performances are part of the Broadway Buskers concert series hosted by Ben Cameron.

Alice Ripley, Raúl Esparza, Deneé Benton, Noah Galvin, More Join 2018 Powerhouse Season by Ryan McPhee

The summer lineup from Vassar and New York Stage and Film includes the new musicals The Waves and Alice By Heart.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND Limited Edition Script Now Available Through Samuel French by BroadwayWorld

In honor of Mart Crowley's The Boys in the Band, which was written in 1968 and made its Broadway debut this May, Samuel French is thrilled to announce a Limited Edition publication of this g…

Pharrell Williams and Kenya Barris to Collaborate on Juneteenth-Inspired Musical by TV News Desk

According to Variety, Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams will collaborate on a stage musical about Juneteenth, the African-American holiday honoring the date that U.S. Army ships forced Texa…

BWW TV: Inside MTC's SUGAR IN OUR WOUNDS Opening Tonight by BroadwayWorld TV

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds, a new play by Donja R. Love, directed by Saheem Ali opens tonight - Tuesday, June 19. Get a preview of the show below with all…

BFI reveals details of season dedicated to Harold Pinter by Georgia Snow

Theatre critic Michael Billington will curate a season of screenings and discussions at the BFI dedicated to Harold Pinter’s work, to mark

Kenya Barris & Pharrell Williams Team Up For ‘Juneteenth’ Stage Musical by Greg Evans

Black-ish creator Kenya Barris will team with Grammy-winning producer Pharrell Williams on a stage musical inspired by Juneteenth, the African American holiday tradition celebrating the fina…

Black-ish Creator Kenya Barris and Pharrell Williams to Pen Juneteenth Stage Musical by Adam Hetrick

The musical will tell two stories of African American families—one set in contemporary times and one in the Civil War era.

Capital Fringe Festival: July 7-29, 2018

-- Capital Fringe Festival is just around the corner in a new neighborhood and with over 400+ individual performances on 11 stages. Tickets are on sale now. Check here for the schedule.

How Ferruccio Busoni Shaped 20th-Century Music by Rebecca Schmid

The time is ripe for a fuller appreciation of the virtuoso pianist and composer.

Watch Highlights From the World Premiere of Sugar in Our Wounds by Olivia Clement

Manhattan Theatre Club celebrates the official opening of the new play by Donja R. Love June 19.

See Capathia Jenkins and Audra McDonald Honored by Covenant House by Hannah Vine

The two Broadway performers were honored at the annual A Night of Broadway Stars gala.

Rooftop Cinema Club to Offer Screenings of Singin’ in the Rain & The Wizard of Oz, Plus One Movie Musical Chosen by You! by Broadway.com

Broadway.com is partnering with Rooftop Cinema Club to serve up screenings of three classic movie musicals this summer! One of the three films will be selected by Broadway.com readers as par…

Industry Editor Exclusive: The Trouble with Late Seating by Cara Joy David

We've all had it happen--we're sitting in the theater, we're enjoying a scene and half a row in front of us gets up because of the arrival of a latecomer. You think 'Can no one stop these pe…

LOVE NEVER DIES Will Make Stops in Memphis, Philadelphia, Denver, and More This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Complete 2018-2019 schedule has been announced for the North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. The tour launched in…

JIMMYS BLOG: Meet a Nominee from the The Orpheum HSMTAs, Riley Thad Young! by Guest Blogger: Riley Thad Young

BroadwayWorld is bringing you the inside scoop on this year's Jimmy Awards with student blogger Riley Thad Young- a nominee from Memphis' Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Earlier …

Photo Flash: Adam Kaplan, Ben Fankhauser, and More Sing Kelly Clarkson at Highline Ballroom by BroadwayWorld

Last night, sixteen Broadway stars were featured in Broadway Sings Kelly Clarkson, the latest concert in the Broadway Sings concert series. The tribute concerts take the music of well-known …

Photo Flash: TDF Honors Tony Kushner & James Lapine at 50th Anniversary Gala! by BroadwayWorld

On Monday June 18, TDF, which is celebrating 50 years of service to audiences and the performing arts community in 2018, honored Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright TONY KUSHNER at it…

Review Roundup: Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER at LCT3 by Review Roundups

LCT3Lincoln Center Theater just opened Pass Over by Antoinette Nwandu, directed by Danya Taymor. The cast includes, Gabriel Ebert, Jon Michael Hill, andNamir Smallwood.

‘This Fringe-focused frolic has to be a win’: ED FRINGE: THE MUSICAL REVUE – Canal Cafe ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

As a lover of the Fringe, Edinburgh and musicals, this show was made for me. For 55 minutes Emily Jane Kerr, Laura Hyde and James Witt sing and dance their way through Fringe related sketche…

Gettin' The Band Back Together Rocks Out in New Music Video by Shoshy Ciment

The new musical comedy begins July 19 at the Belasco Theatre.

See what the new $240 million Sacramento Convention Center would look like

The city of Sacramento has released architectural drawings of a renovated Sacramento Convention Center before a key City Council vote Tuesday night. The drawings by architectural firm Populo…

First Look: Head Over Heels by Broadwaydirect

Head Over Heels is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The Go-Go’s and the award-winning visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Next To Nor…

Short courses to unlock children’s creativity by Susan Elkin

Access to the arts is more vital as schools under funding pressure cut drama provision. Susan Elkin looks at the extra-curricular and

Review: ‘Behind the City’ Immerses You in New York and Yourself by Ben Brantley

Third Rail Projects’ latest theater piece is an ingenious combination of walking tour and voyage into the past.

Watch Shoshana Bean Sing ‘Stars and the Moon’ From Songs for a New World by Olivia Clement

A look inside rehearsals for the upcoming Encores! Off-Center production of the Jason Robert Brown musical.

Michael Jackson musical to hit Broadway in 2020 by Jake Nevins

A stage show about the King of Pop’s life featuring the biggest hits from his catalogue is now in developmentMichael Jackson’s music is set to hit Broadway in 2020 in the shape of an as-…

Michael Jackson musical coming to Broadway in 2020 by Variety

The King of Pop is hitting the Great White Way.

Call Her Incorruptible? ‘Dan Cody’s Yacht’ by Matthew Wexler

Manhattan Theatre Club presents Anthony Giardina's new play about the moral and financial challenges facing a single mom and her college-bound daughter.

Obituary: Teddy Johnson – ‘summer season favourite’ by Michael Quinn

Together with his wife Pearl Carr, Teddy Johnson formed one of the longest and most successful partnerships in British post-war light entertainment.

Exclusive: Celebrate Avenue Q's Milestone Anniversary With This Historical Timeline by Olivia Clement

The timeline details the show's Off-Broadway beginnings at the Vineyard to winning Tony Awards and international tours.

Michael Jackson’s estate developing a Broadway-bound musical by Michael Paulson - New York Times

Stage version of late singer’s life just the latest tribute — and part of a theatrical trend

Backstage at Frozen with Jelani Alladin, Episode 7: Do You Even Disney? by Broadway.com

Frozen's Jelani Alladin quizzes his co-stars on their Disney knowledge!

Something Big! Exclusive Photos of King Kong Stars Christiani Pitts and Eric William Morris by Lindsey Sullivan

The monstrous myth of King Kong is coming to life on Broadway! As previously reported, Christiani Pitts and Eric William Morris will star as a young actress and a maverick filmmaker who…

American Idol Winner David Cook Will Return to Broadway's Kinky Boots by Andy Lefkowitz

David Cook is strapping on his boots yet again! The American Idol winner who made his Broadway debut in April as Charlie Price in Kinky Boots will return to the Tony-winning musical beginnin…

American Idol Winner David Cook Will Return to Broadway’s Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning musical continues at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

REVIEW: She Loves Me, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon is charmed by Broadway hit She Loves Me from the comfort of his living room through BroadwayHD.com This post REVIEW: She Loves Me, BroadwayHD ✭✭✭✭✭ first…

‘Louise Coulthard is a serious talent’: COCKAMAMY – Hope Theatre by Tom Bolton

Louise Coulthard’s writing is of a very high quality, and a play that could have been worthy or predictable in different hands is moving, complex and real. Cockamany is a true delight, and…

On Behalf of the People review at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield – ‘poignant and moving’ by John Murphy

  Coal mining is obviously a subject close to South Yorkshire hearts, but Ray Castleton hasn’t taken the easy option of writing

Covenant House Honors Audra McDonald and Capathia Jenkins on a Special Night for Homeless Youth by BroadwayWorld

Before a sellout crowd of over 1,000 at the Rose Hall Jazz at Lincoln Center, Covenant House honored Broadway stars Audra McDonald and Capathia Jenkins for their commitment to the young peop…

TRAVESTIES Star Tom Hollander Joins Upcoming BBC One Drama BAPTISTE by TV News Desk

Bafta winning actor Tom Hollander is to join thrilling new drama Baptiste written by Harry and Jack Williams.

Social: Go Behind The Scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS on BWW's Instagram Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Go behind the scenes of HEAD OVER HEELS Broadway tomorrow 620 when Ari Groover takes over our Instagram account to give you a behind the scenes look at the production as they continue their …

David Cook Will Return to KINKY BOOTS Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Kinky Boots producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that David Cook American Idol Winner, 7th Season will return to the role of 'Charlie Price' in the Tony Award-winning musical …

Exclusive: Get An In-Depth Look at SPONGEBOB on Broadway With All New Photos! by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive inside look at SPONGEBOB on Broadway with all new never before seen photos of the set, full company, and more Check out the photos below

BWW TV: Watch Highlights of Conor Ryan, Lauren Molina & More in DESPERATE MEASURES by BroadwayWorld TV

Desperate Measuresis currently playing atNew World Stages340 West 50thStreet between 8thand 9thAvenues,and featuresGary MarachekEleanor as Father Morse,Lauren MolinaRock of Ages as Bella Ros…

Stars of The Band’s Visit, Come From Away, Kinky Boots, and Waitress Come Together for Pride at Cadillac House by Adam Hetrick

Cadillac and Playbill celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month for the second year June 18 with Tonight We Dare at Cadillac House SoHo.

Review: Mosiac’s The Vagrant Trilogy by John Geoffrion

Mona Mansour’s The Vagrant Trilogy, three one-acts that close Mosaic’s third season, is an engaging, troubling and eye-opening tale of displacement and dispossession on a scale that is b…

Review: ‘The Royal Family of Broadway’ Strains to Please at Barrington Stage by Christopher Caggiano

By Christopher Caggiano, Contributing Writer, June 19, 2018 A new musical by William Finn is always worth seeking out, wherever it happens to be playing. Finn has a knack for crafting quirky…

VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at TEVYE SERVED RAW at the Playroom Theatre by Stage Tube

A brand new video offering a sneak peek into the upcoming New York premiere of TEVYE SERVED RAW made its debut today on YouTube.

Reasons to see in Kids Week: Pressure by Robin Johnson

Pressure, the World War II thriller, is taking part in Kids Week - so we sent along Darcy Dixon, 17, to the show's recent West End press night. The post Reasons to see in Kids Week: Pressure…

Michael Jackson Musical Slated For Broadway Run In 2020 by Dade Hayes

The Michael Jackson estate and Columbia Stage are developing a musical based on the King of Pop’s catalog, adding one more jukebox show to the Broadway boards. Lynn Nottage, a Pulitzer…

Rinne Groff’s Fire in Dreamland Begins at The Public June 19 by Olivia Clement

The new play is inspired by the 1911 fire that burned down Coney Island's Dreamland amusement park.

Dance Umbrella Announces Four By Four ? A 40th Anniversary Initiative Supporting The Choreographers Of The Future by BroadwayWorld

Dance Umbrella, London's flagship festival of international dance, will celebrate its 40th anniversary this autumn. To mark this milestone DU has launched Four by Four - a programme inspired…

Alex Boniello, Olivia Puckett, DeMarius Copes Set for 54 Sings Ariana Grande by Adam Hetrick

The July 7 concert will feature a lineup of Broadway and up-and-coming talent at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

British Museum to display Assyrian treasures hidden for 20 years

Exhibition includes exquisite reliefs from the palace of Nineveh

Jami Rogers: Nine Night’s West End transfer is a first for black theatre in Britain by Nick Clark

With the transfer of the National Theatre’s production of Nine Night, Natasha Gordon becomes the first black British female playwright to have

Watch Andrew Lloyd Webber & James Corden Mashup Phantom, Cats & Evita in a Hilarious Crosswalk the Musical by Broadway.com

Crosswalk the Musical is back, and this one just might be the most epic. Fresh off his Lifetime Achievement Tony Award win, iconic composer Andrew Lloyd Webber joined Tony winner James …

New Musical Based on the Life of Michael Jackson Will Premiere on Broadway in 2020 by Andy Lefkowitz

A new bio-musical framed around the life and music of the late singer-songwriter Michael Jackson is currently in development, Columbia Live Stage and The Michael Jackson Estate have ann…

Michael Jackson musical slated for 2020 Broadway premiere by Caitlin Huston

The Michael Jackson estate and Columbia Live Stage are developing a stage musical about Jackson’s life. The musical will feature a book by Lynn Nottage, who is also writing the book fo…

Broadway Grosses w/e 6/17/2018: What happens the week after The Tonys.

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending June 17, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

‘Difficult to leave without a slight smile on your face’: LEGALLY BLONDE – Touring ★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Those seeing Legally Blonde for the first time will most likely have an enjoyable evening due to the warm-hearted nature of the piece. However, the many patchy moments made me feel as if the…

Samuel French Will Publish Limited Edition of Boys in the Band Script by Adam Hetrick

An updated, one-act version of the groundbreaking play is making its Broadway debut starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, and Andrew Rannells.

Cast of Once On This Island to Celebrate Ahrens and Flaherty at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Shoshy Ciment

The company of the Tony-winning revival will perform a tribute to the songwriting duo in July.

Tony Winner Chita Rivera Joins Lineup for PBS’ A Capitol Fourth by Andrew Gans

Carousel Tony nominee Renée Fleming and Jimmy Buffett and the cast of Escape to Margaritaville will also perform on the annual broadcast.

BWW TV: Shoshana Bean Sings from Encores! Off-Center's SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD- Meet the Cast! by Tv - Press Previews

Opening the 2018 Off-Center season on June 27 through 30, Songs for A New World was the first musical from three-time Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown. This powerful collection of songs …

Breaking: Michael Jackson Musical Coming to Broadway in 2020! by BroadwayWorld

The King of Pop might soon find a place on Broadway.According to Entertainment Weekly, The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have confirmed plans for a Broadway-bound Michael Ja…

Michael Jackson’s Estate Is Developing a Broadway-Bound Bio-Musical by Michael Paulson

The book is to be written by Lynn Nottage, a playwright who has won two Pulitzers, and the show is to be directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon.

Review: Cockamamy, The Hope Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

Cockamamy, an adjective meaning ludicrous or nonsensical. But also, a new play, by Louise Coulthard, which previewed at The Lion The post Review: Cockamamy, The Hope Theatre appeared first o…

VIDEO: Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Cast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Chat the Success of the Event on TODAY by TV News Desk

TODAY's Hoda Kotb sat down with John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to talk about their live performance of Jesus Christ Supertar Live in Conce…

Mark Ruffalo, Lee Pace, Gideon Glick, More to Headline New Group Benefit Reading of Larry Kramer’s The Destiny of Me by Ryan McPhee

The one-night-only event will take place June 25—Kramer’s birthday.

Read Reviews for the Off-Broadway Premiere of Antoinette Nwandu’s Pass Over by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the new drama, now playing at LCT3 with direction by Danya Taymor.

Alexander Hanson and Joanna Riding Set for Return of National Theatre’s Follies; Additional Season Roster Announced by Andrew Gans

The upcoming season will also feature Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo in Antony & Cleopatra and more.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Joins James Corden in Latest Crosswalk the Musical by Logan Culwell-Block

With a special appearance by Josh Gad, the Crosswalk troupe takes on Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

Tunes with no show: the songs cut out of musicals, from Follies to Hamilton by Chris Wiegand

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamildrops project gives his leftover lyrics a new life. What happens to other songs dropped from musicals – and how do their creators feel about them?When Hamilton …

Review: ‘Othello’ Proves Lies Conquer Love by Jil Picariello

By Jil Picariello, Theater Editor, June 19, 2018 After last summer’s uproariously trumped-up and absurdly controversial Julius Caesar and the magical elder fairyland of Midsummer Night’s…

Read Reviews for The Public's Othello in the Park by Olivia Clement

See what critics think of the first show of the Shakespeare in the Park season, with Olivier Award winner Chukwudi Iwuji as Othello.

Watch The Band’s Visit Tony Winner Ar’iel Stachel and Cast Members From Come From Away, Kinky Boots, and Waitress ‘Dare Greatly’ by Playbill Staff

The exclusive event at Cadillac House featured personal stories and musical performances from a host of Broadway performers.

What Shines Through by American Theatre Editors

To tell the story of theatrical lighting design, we need to get beyond adjectives and surfaces.

Galiana & Nikolchev's The Useless Room Present THE LAST ONE by BroadwayWorld

GalianaampNikolchev's The Useless Room present The Last One. Bodies clash in this intensely physical production that takes the extinction of a bird species as a jumping-off point to confront…

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals For AS YOU LIKE IT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Max Webster directs William Shakespeare's As You Like It, with original music composed by former 'Noah and the Whale' frontman, Charlie Fink.

They Speak Lighting by American Theatre Editors

How master designers Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer help us see what their directors want to show us.

Charge of the LED Brigade by American Theatre Editors

Tomorrow's lighting technology is already here, though the changeover is not yet complete.

Andrew Hungerford: Art + Science by American Theatre Editors

The artistic director of Cincinnati's Know Theatre wears many hats, but his main lens into theatre is lighting design.

The Tough Old Broad Who Lit the Way by American Theatre Editors

Tharon Musser, whose career spanned four decades, spurred innovation in her field, but always in the service of a central concept.

Yes, Lighting Design Has a Diversity Problem by American Theatre Editors

Their instruments can evoke every color of the rainbow, but the designers are still overwhelmingly white and male.

A Hazy Shade of Theatre: The Case for Clearer Design by American Theatre Editors

Stage fog and haze are great tools for the right occasion. But must they be a default design element?

Wardrobe supervisor Natalie Titchener: ‘If you have babies it’s like your career is over’ by Giverny Masso

Natalie Titchener had her very first job as a dresser at the Mill at Sonning and now 25 years later she is

‘A refreshing take on the genre’: GUY – A NEW MUSICAL: Bunker Theatre by Ian Foster

On the one hand, it is really great to see a gay rom-com being unashamedly romantic and comedic in such an inclusive manner. On the other, I couldn’t help but wish that Sam Ward’s produc…

New Michael Jackson musical is headed to Broadway, written by Lynn Nottage by Chris Jones

A new biographical, musical inspired by the life of Michael Jackson, is headed to Broadway, with arrival expected in 2020. The playwright Lynn Nottage, who has two Pulitzer Prizes, will writ…

Michael Jackson Musical Eyes 2020 Broadway Bow by Ryan McPhee

Lynn Nottage has been tapped to pen the book for the musical, inspired the life of the music icon.

BWW Review: Chukwudi Iwuji and Corey Stoll Give Memorable Turns in Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson's OTHELLO by Michael Dale

From the very beginning, one of the most important tenants of Joseph Papp's vision of free Shakespeare in Central Park has been the insistence the company of actors audiences see on stage wi…

Chita Rivera, Andy Grammer, and Kyla Jade Join the Lineup for A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS by TV News Desk

Joining the all-star line-up for the 38th annual edition of PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country's longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition, are theatrical icon and triple-threat Broa…

Photo Coverage: Broadway Stars Relive 1988 and 2017 in Showtunes in BROADWAY BY THE YEAR by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Last night, June 18, stars came out to relive some of the best Broadway showtunes of 1988 and 2017 at Broadway By The Year.

Armie Hammer Talks STRAIGHT WHITE MEN, Toxic Masculinity, and Making His Broadway Debut by Stephanie Wild

Armie Hammer is best known for playing roles in films such as The Social Network and Call Me By Your Name. Now he's making his Broadway debut in Young Jean Lee's play Straight White Men at S…

Photo Coverage: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for Public Theater's OTHELLO at Shakespeare in the Park! by Jennifer Broski

The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of Othello opened just last night at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park through Sunday, June 24.

Photo Coverage: Go Backstage At BROADWAY BY THE YEAR: 1988 and 2017 by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Last night, June 18, stars came out to relive some of the best Broadway showtunes of 1988 and 2017 at Broadway By The Year. BroadwayWorld attended the show and we're taking you backstage in …

The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Will Sing Ahrens and Flaherty at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the cast of the 2018 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Once On This Island, as they celebrate the multi-award winning work of lyr…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 by Susan Grace

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BWW Review: EMMA KINGSTON, Live at Zedel by Fiona Scott

Emma Kingston is a very busy woman at the moment just last week she returned from the Hong Kong stint of the Evita world tour where she currently stars as the First Lady of Argentina, Eva Pe…

Play About Online Drugs Site Silk Road Comes To Trafalgar Studios 2 by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Alex Oates’ Silk Road (How To Buy Drugs Online), the first production to be funded through Bitcoin comes to Trafalgar Studios 2 in August 2018. This post Play About Onl…

BROADWAY BY THE YEAR- 1988 & 2017. by Corine Cohen

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‘Will have you leaving the theatre feeling all warm & fuzzy’: BINGO – Pleasance Theatre by Laura Kressly

A clearly talented playwright and actor, Alan Flanagan creates a world that is not only drenched in reality but gives you a sensation of hope that will have you leaving the theatre all warm …

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina takes the Toronto stage in the urgent Burning Doors by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Burning Doors at Luminato, in part, tells the story of Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker imprisoned in Russia on a hunger strike since May 14.

Theatre Review: ’53rd Old Time Music Hall’ by The British Players at Kensington Town Hall by Kristin Franco

You don’t have to go to Piccadilly or Leicester Square for a rousing evening of dynamic entertainment in a classic British style; you can find it just around the corner in Kensington, …

Julia Coffey and Liz Wisan on Performing Shakespeare in 2018 by Victoria Myers

Julia Coffey and Liz Wisan are no strangers to Shakespeare. They are currently at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, where Julia is playing the title role in a gender-bending production of …

Beirut, Park Theatre, London, review: This 1987 AIDS allegory play is more an interesting curiosity than a valuable find by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Robin Lefevre's highly charged revival of Alan Bowne's dystopian play features two lovers torn apart by a sexually-transmitted disease epidemic

Broadway Scoop 06-19-2018 by The Broadway Scoop

Review: My Beautiful Circus by Gifford’s Circus by Freddie Machin

'Vintage, village green circus at its absolute best': Freddie Machin reviews Gifford's Circus' latest show. The post Review: My Beautiful Circus by Gifford’s Circus appeared first on Exeun…

VIDEO: Fran Drescher and Priscilla Lopez Visit Marti Cummings' LGBTQ Talk Show STAGE FRIGHT by Stage Tube

Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Fran Drescher was joined by Tony Winner Priscilla Lopez at NYC drag star Marti Gould Cummings weekly talk show Stage Fright.

BWW's On This Day - June 19, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 19 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Gideon Glick, Lee Pace, Mark Ruffalo, and More Will Lead a Reading of Larry Kramer's THE DESTINY OF ME by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, June 25, Ellen Barkin, Eric Bogosian, Edie Falco, Gideon Glick, Josh Hamilton, Lee Pace and Mark Ruffalo will appear in a one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer's The Destiny of M…

Norfolk’s 15th-century theatre ‘under threat’, claims campaign group by Giverny Masso

A campaign group has voiced concern over the future of one of England’s oldest working theatres – criticising the local council for

National Theatre’s Nine Night announces West End transfer by Jamie Body

Natasha Gordon’s debut play, Nine Night, has announced a transfer to the West End following a run earlier this year at the

Government disability champion vows to fight discrimination in theatre by Giverny Masso

The government’s new disability champion for the arts has revealed his plans to improve the “dismal” under-representation of disabled workers in theatre.

Alexander Hanson and Joanna Riding join NT Follies cast by Georgia Snow

Alexander Hanson and Joanna Riding have been cast in Follies at the National Theatre, when the production returns for a second run

CD Review: Once On This Island (New Broadway Cast) by JK

The score to Once On This Island was one of my favorites of the 90's, and it is probably my favorite of all of Aherns and Flaherty's oeuvre. It is alternately exciting, moving and trans…

Rebecca LaChance, Thea Butler, Albert Linsdell and Ben Lancaster Will Star in GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY by BroadwayWorld

Rebecca LaChance, Thea Butler, Albert Linsdell and Ben Lancaster will star in 'Give My Regards to Broadway', a new musical revue celebrating New York's greatest showtunes from 1902 - 1942, w…

Book Now For Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE in the West End by BroadwayWorld

Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Rebecca Frecknall's production of Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE transfers to the West End's Duke of York's Theat…

Sir ​Leonard Blavatnik buys one of London's oldest theatres by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Billionaire vows to continue ‘tradition of excellence’ at Theatre Royal HaymarketThe billionaire entertainment mogul and arts philanthropist Sir Leonard Blavatnik has bought one of Londo…

‘A delightfully poignant evening’: IT’S ONLY LIFE – Union Theatre ★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

What happens if you throw together 23 songs, five musical theatre performers, a pianist, and tons of colour? The answer is It’s Only Life, a musical revue based on several ‘orphan songs�…

10 top tweets from #WestEndLive 2018!

Stars from our favourite #StageFaves shows rocked out Trafalgar Square at this year's West End Live which was bigger and better than ever! We've rounded up some of our favourite moments in 1…

On Jazz Age Jimmy Walker by Trav S.D.

A tribute today to one of New York’s most colorful and beloved Mayors, James John “Jimmy” Walker (1881-1946). Almost all New York’s Mayors have been fascinating chara…

Bessie Marbury: Social Trailblazer by Trav S.D.

Elisabeth “Bessie” Marbury (1856-1933) is an important cultural figure for you to know about, for about a dozen different reasons. She was an important New York literary agent an…

NEWS: Director Peter Brook returns in National Theatre season which also features new plays from Nina Raine & Anthony Neilson by Press Releases

Details have been announced for the National Theatre’s season running from July 2018 to January 2019. Highlights include Peter Brook returning to direct at the NT for the first time in 50 …

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Shakespeare in the Park's OTHELLO? by Review Roundups

Othello officially opened as part of the Public Theatre's free Shakespeare in the Park program, last night, June 18. Let's see what the critics are saying...

Robin Hood review at Rack’s Close, Guildford – ‘a spirited cast’ by Dave Fargnoli

In a secluded copse of trees, Guildford Shakespeare Company have created a miniature Sherwood Forest, decorated with wanted posters and draped with

The National Theatre Recaps its July 2018 - January 2019 Season by BroadwayWorld

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Julie at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Carrie Cracknell directs Polly Stenham’s contemporary adaptation of August Strindberg’s classic play Miss Julie. But what have critics been making of it?

Review:Little Rock at curtainup.com/ by Deirdre Donovan

hough it fails to flesh-out the constellation of historical personages that parade through its scenes, this historical pageant scores when it comes to delineating the nine black students …

Review: Othello at curtainup.com/ by Jacob Horn

This summer's Shakespeare in the Park season kicks off with an Othello for the #MeToo era.

The 39 Steps review at Menzieshill Community Centre – ‘a highly-talented ensemble’ by David Pollock

John Buchan’s 1915 classic spy novel The 39 Steps is no stranger to life on the stage, having been adapted as a

Editor’s View: Billionaire’s £45m Haymarket purchase pushes theatre into realm of modern art by Alistair Smith

If you thought West End tickets were getting expensive, spare a thought for all the private equity firms, multimillionaires and billionaires out

The Worst Little Warehouse In London by Arts Review

When 12 people live under the same roof in a converted warehouse in North London, what could possibly go wrong? Joe C Brown in association with The MC Showroom presents the Melbourne premie…

Leonard Blavatnik completes £45m purchase of Theatre Royal Haymarket by Georgia Snow

The West End’s Theatre Royal Haymarket has been bought by billionaire businessman Leonard Blavatnik. The theatre, one of London’s oldest, has been

VIDEO: Josh Gad and James Corden Perform Andrew Lloyd Webber Favorites in Latest 'Crosswalk the Musical' by Stage Tube

James Corden returns to the London streets for a Crosswalk the Musical showcasing some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most memorable compositions, including 'Evita,' 'Phantom of the Opera,' 'Cats'…

Beirut review at Park Theatre, London – ‘claustrophobic Aids crisis allegory’ by Neil Dowden

Despite its title, Alan Bowne’s 1987 one-act play Beirut is set in a dystopian future America ravaged by a plague. New York

‘A first-rate version of Treadwell’s finest work’: MACHINAL – Almeida Theatre by Maryam Philpott

Machinal is the type of production that only the Almeida seems able to produce, with an inventive vision that simultaneously draws you into the story while still keeping you at arm’s lengt…

Goodspeed To Stage Dickens' Tale Of Downtrodden 'Oliver Twist' by Christopher Arnott

‘Please sir, I want some more.” That’s the phrase that sets “Oliver Twist” in motion. It proclaims the title character’s innocence, his politeness, his meekness, his forthrightne…

G-Thang To Play Funny Bone; Tim Dillion Coming To Comix by Christopher Arnott

Gary “G-Thang Johnson” has an intriguing name, an intriguing film resume (“Moneyball” and “Disaster Movie”), and last year he starred in the TV series “Grown Folks.” He does …

He’s back! Watch: @PerryOBree’s backstage interviews from day two of this year’s #WestEndLive

We thought vlogger Perry O'Bree had met a vast array of West End stars on Day One of West End Live 2018, but there was no let up on Day Two as you can see! Watch all his backstage video inte…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Jessica Vosk to Fly into “Wicked” Next Month, “Moulin Rouge!” Pushes Back World Premiere, and NSFW Highlights of Broadway Bares! “Today on Broadway̶…

A is for 'ah well', F is for fish and chips: show delivers A-Z of Englishness by Andrew Dickson

English, created by National Theatre Wales and Quarantine, is a brainstorm about language and identity On either side of the stage, screens flash up words and phrases. “Accident of birth�…

The Hypochondriac by Arts Review

An irreverent and delicious farce where the old world meets the new, Darlinghurst Theatre Company presents The Hypochondriac, Hilary Bell’s adaptation of Molière’s classic satire f…

Falstaff review at Garsington Opera, Buckinghamshire – ‘warmth and humanity’ by George Hall

Bruno Ravella’s staging of Verdi’s final opera Falstaff — based on The Merry Wives of Windsor — is set around the time

Brief 6/19: Watch Highlights From BROADWAY BARES, Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, and More by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories watch highlights from Broadway Bares, Kristin Chenoweth's Broadway Bootcamp, and More

NEWS: Ruth Jones will star in new comedy The Nightingales, on UK tour prior to West End transfer by Press Releases

Ruth Jones, well known as the co-writer of the award-winning BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey in which she also appeared, will star in the new comedy The Nightingales, presented by Jenny Toppe…

On the Couch with Drew Downing by Arts Review

Who is Drew Downing? An eager music maker and music enthusiast who loves to share his passion for the arts. What would you do differently to what you do now? I wish I would have stopped bein…

Theater artists here for conference protest 'Jerome Robbins' Broadway' at the Muny

Theater acknowledges insensitivity in casting a white performer as Tuptim

Actor and coach Nicky Raby: ‘Make people-watching your number one hobby’ by John Byrne

How did you start off in theatre? School plays, a local dance school and youth theatre, and then National Youth Music Theatre.

WATCH: Take a new look at old Hollywood in Sirens of the Silver Screen’s teaser by Featured Content

Got your tickets yet for the return of Beth Burrows' "exceptional" one-woman cabaret Sirens of the Silver Screen? Watch this fantastic video trailer from the show's London premiere last year…

The Green Room: What should the theatre industry do to make auditioning easier? by Jon Dryden Taylor

Meet our panel: We have given our panellists pen-names and used stock images but their biographies reflect their real career details…​​​​​​​ Gary

Burlesque performer Tempest Rose: ‘I had to learn how to entertain people sitting around me with my just my personality’ by John Byrne

My first burlesque job was in Kitten Club Burlesque Cabaret at underground burlesque club Volupte. I trained in musical theatre and had

Join @TerriPaddock in the #Cotswolds on 20 Jul for @BTheatreCiren’s must-see revival of @JimCartwrightUK's The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, dire

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Friday 20 July 2018, Faves founder Terri Paddock returns to the Barn Theatre to quiz the team behind a major new revival of Jim Cartwright’s…

Pass Over: A Bruised, Broken Tale of Black Life by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★★ Antoinette Nwandu’s modern-day mash-up of Godot and Exodus pulls no punches when it comes to police violence. The post Pass Over: A Bruised, Broken Tale of Black Life appeare…

Review: The Believers are but Brothers at Northern Stage by Chris Collett

The Grey Zone disintegrates: Chris Collett reviews Javaad Alipoor's interactive show on the internet as a space for extreme violence. The post Review: The Believers are but Brothers at North…

Open House Melbourne delves into the Australian Ugliness this July by Arts Review

Open House Melbourne will present it’s biggest July program ever, including major new exhibition The Australian Ugliness – a three-channel video installation by Australian artist Eug…

Enter theartsdesk / h Club Young Influencer of the Year award by The Arts Desk

In association with The Hospital Club's h.Club 100 Awards, we're looking for the best cultural writers, bloggers and vloggersAre you a young blogger, vlogger or writer in the field…

Taylor Mac: ‘Spending 24 hours on stage is the easiest part – getting the support is hard’ by Mark Shenton

Two years ago, Taylor Mac combined eight three-hour shows into a one-off event that saw the performer on stage for a full

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, New Wimbledon Theatre by Aliya Al-Hassan

In this time of endless Brexit questions, the NHS in crisis and the world generally seeming to be going to hell in a handcart, a lighthearted and exuberant show like Legally Blonde is someti…

BWW Interview: George Blagden Talks TARTUFFE by Nicole Ackman

George Blagden is well known for the roles of Athelstan on Vikings and Louis XIV on Versailles, as well asGrantaire in the Les Miserables film. He is currently playing Damis in Tartuffe at t…

Review: Slices of Intense Feeling by Michael Block

By Ed MalinAt the Brick Theater, The Festival of Lies continues from June 5 through July 5.I saw Sweet Little Lies, which, as its title implies, is a thought-provoking program of short plays…

Dario Argento: A Retrospective at Max Linder Panorama, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Max Linder will be screening six restored films in a retrospective of filmmaker Dario Argento’s work. Born in 1940, Argento is an Italian film director, producer, film critic and screenwri…

Quality Street review – JM Barrie romcom that inspired the chocolates by Mark Fisher

Pitlochry Festival theatreLiz Carruthers directs a sprightly, good-looking revival of Barrie’s romantic 1902 hitValentine Brown is trying to persuade Phoebe Throssel that age is no barrier…

“Motown” at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Cleveland by Blouin Artinfo

It was just one endearing story of a man but has turned into a theatrical fable everyone has fallen in love with. London’s hottest show is now all set to entertain the U.S audiences. Motow…

Andrzej Lukowski: Why isn’t Heathers inviting critics to review? by Andrzej Lukowski

There is a long and occasionally noble tradition of producers not inviting critics to shows. That is their right. Sometimes, there’s a

Grace Smart: Without wider awareness that theatre design is open to anyone, we will never improve diversity by Grace Smart

Recently, I’ve attended lots of discussions about the current state of theatre design – from the Society of British Theatre Designers conference

Wing commander: the artist putting on a light show with 1,500 pigeons by Jon Day

They swoop, they soar, they light up the sky! Meet the pigeon-fancier sending his LED-wearing birds heavenwards for a hypnotic night danceYou can see them in the sky long before you get clos…

See Waitress, Kinky Boots, and Come From Away Perform for Tonight We Dare at Cadillac House by Hannah Vine

Playbill and Cadillac celebrated Broadway June 18 in an evening hosted by Tony winner Ari'el Stachel.

"The Lion King" at Lyceum Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Based on the 1994 Disney animated feature film, The Lion King is a musical with the same name. The music is by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice . The musical score has been created by Hans …

“Assassins” at Sydney Opera House, Sydney by Blouin Artinfo

It’s entertaining, it’s provocative and it’s obviously deranged. “Assassins” the five-time Tony Award-winner, is replete with pinball machines, toy guns and dodgem cars. This crazy…

A Human Look at an Epic Event: Upon A Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic by Lindsay Price

Are you ready for an intimate, human take on a massive, epic event? Upon a Sea of Dreams: A Journey on the Titanic by Kathleen Donnelly is an amazing character-based drama with a unique look…

“Jóhann Jóhannsson: Last and First Men” at Barbican Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

This musical, based on Olaf Stapledon’s science fiction novel of the same name, explores the themes of memory and loss through music and film. On view will be a 16mm black and white film d…

The Calling: The Tearaways at Troubadour, Santa Monica by Blouin Artinfo

The powerful and emotionally charged voice of Alex Band is instantly recognizable to millions of music lovers, courtesy his band “The Calling,” which delivered 2001’s chart-topping hit…

Adelaide Cabaret Festival: Rock Venus – The Songs of Linda Ronstadt  by Arts Review

When it comes to tributes to such iconic singers, I’m always sceptical but willing to be open minded. Aussie singer Jane Clifton’s tribute to the ultimate Rock Venus – Linda Ronstadt s…

Opt In To Learn How The Show Ends by Joe Patti

In somewhat the same theme as the post I made last week about Tu Me Manques  which uses social media to tell the story of a relationship, I had also come across an article in May about Pira…

"Camino la Paz" at Sputnik Kino, Berlin by Blouin Artinfo

Camino la Paz, The Road to Peace is a warm-hearted road movie about an odd couple, who are diametrically different by nature and somehow find themselves caught at the same crossroads of life…

How to Listen to Audra McDonald, Timothée Chalamet, and More Perform For Free by Ruthie Fierberg

NPR’s Playing on Air, presenting new plays and classic works, is the podcast you need to hear.

London’s salon culture: where wealthy donors meet musicians

London’s better-off music lovers are fostering an experience for the benefit of singers and instrumentalists

Stage Directions: Doug Hughes Reveals the Biggest Mistake He Ever Made as a Director by Mervyn Rothstein

The Tony-winning director shares the one thing not allowed in his rehearsal room, the decision that changed his life, and how he makes such winning art.

Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe Begins Previews June 19 by Olivia Clement

The new drama pieces together the portrait of an ordinary woman from 11 moments, some seemingly inconsequential, in her life.

Once On This Island Receives 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus June 19 by Andrew Gans

The award is presented by Actors’ Equity’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs.

Donja R. Love’s Sugar in Our Wounds Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Theatre Club production continues its run at New York City Center.

Nathan Lee Graham Is The Wiz at the St. Louis Muny by Andrew Gans

The 1974 musical begins performances June 19 at the outdoor venue.

IMPRESSIONS: RIOULT DANCE NYC in Written for Dance at The Joyce Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

IMPRESSIONS: Women/Create! with Armitage Gone! Dance, Buglisi Dance Theatre, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, and Jennifer Muller/The Works by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Women/Create! with Armitage Gone! Dance, Buglisi Dance Theatre, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, and Jennifer Muller/The Works, "Armitage isn’t as good at faking brutality as the st…

After Four Decades, Molissa Fenley Is Still in Her Prime - The sexagenarian dancer-choreographer performs new and classic work at Danspace Project

The sexagenarian dancer-choreographer performs new and old work at Danspace Project---At an age when many of her peers are flirting with retirement, Molissa Fenley continues to be a vital fo…