Alan Hollinghurst novel is cunningly filleted, very finely acted Alan Hollinghurst's 2004 novel The Line of Beauty finds a distinct beauty all its own in this long-awaited Almeida Theatre premiere, the play's…

We had occasion to mention 19th century actor Daniel Bandmann (1837-1905) the other day. As it happens, November 1 was his birthday. A German Jew from the Grand Duchy of Hesse, Bandmann first came to the U.S. a…

By The Associated Press The earnest superhero team-up tale “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Tracy Morgan returning to TV with a new comedy called “Crutch” are some of the new television, films, mus…

The Courant's arts picks for Nov. 2-8 include diss tracks, classical concerts, comedy Q&As and some "Sweeney Todd."

Tom Hanks returns to New York theater alongside Kelli O’Hara, and Ariana DeBose leads “The Baker’s Wife,” a cult musical.

The director’s sumptuous rethinking of “Hedda Gabler” raises questions about women, freedom and the choices we make about our lives.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a feelgood musical rom-com begins performances at the Longacre Theatre on November 1. The musical is written and composed by Jim Barne and Kit Buchan and directed …

The romantic comedy, already a London hit, stars Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty.

The beloved 1997 cult film Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion finally gets the musical treatment, but at Off-Broadway’s Stage 42—where hits go to die—it’s more curse than celebration. Taking on th…

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At the center of it all stands Apple, whose performance is nothing short of revelatory. As Catherine, she is brittle yet unbowed; as Hannah, she radiates vitality and purpose. Her voice—both spoken and sung�…

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Adam Lambert has dropped a stunning new music video for his performance of Heaven On Their Minds from Jesus Christ Superstar. Released on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s official YouTube channel, the video captures Lam…

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Sara Mearns is in the spotlight as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where she has spent the past two decades of her career. Yet, even at the top of her field, she relies on off-season gigs to cover N…

For a special edition of Halloween Kellyoke on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the performer took the stage for a rendition of Stephen Sondheim's "Sooner or Later." The song, penned by the composer and lyricist for th…

Hannah Cruz plays Svetlana in Chess on Broadway. For the next six weeks, she's checking in with fans from backstage at the Imperial Theatre. It's going to be game-changing. In episode one, Cruz makes moves dur…

Liberation, now playing at the James Earl Jones Theatre, is sparking powerful reactions on Broadway. Playwright Bess Wohl says the story speaks to everyone, not just women: “Men and non-female identifying p…

By David Sheward October 31, 2025: You would think Samuel D. Hunter would run out of ideas. Every one of his plays takes place in his native Idaho and usually features a gay man struggling with loneliness and…

The new cast from Broadway's Hadestown recently joined Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space to perform songs from the show and to discuss stepping into the principal roles of the Tony Award-winning Broadway …

Bat Boy: The Musical, with a story and book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming and music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe (who, along with Kevin Murphy, also did the honors for Heathers: The Musical, currently o…

The 15-time Grammy winner's songs are featured in the musical, which continues at the Shubert Theatre.

The production will play Manchester's Hop Mill Theatre and Liverpool Playhouse, with dates in 2026 and 2027.

By Paulanne Simmons October 31, 2025: Ethan Coen, most famous for the films he  has made with brother Joel (Fargo, O, Brother Where Art Thou?, No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski), proves himself the Sha…

Big-time Broadway producer Jeffery Seller has written a book for the misfits. It may be hard to believe given his track record of producing a veritable hit parade of shows like Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights a…

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 31, 2025 with videos from Liberation, Lit…

The Tony-winning costume designer is also the producing creative director for the Encores! series.

Boy George’s cult hit Taboo is getting a bold new revival, with acclaimed director Michael Longhurst now leading the charge. Known for his work on Constellations, Next to Normal and Caroline, or Change, Longh…

Writer Drew Droege stars opposite Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, and Pete Zias in the new Off-Broadway comedy.

It isn't easy to identify the perfect porcelain throne on Broadway, but these five fly high above their competition.

In celebration of the EP's streaming release, a music video of Caissie Levy and Patrick Wilson performing together in the studio has dropped.

At a special evening at The Greene Space in NYC, the current Broadway cast sang five songs.

What's the buzz? A new look at the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Abud will also adapt and direct the production, called 3Penny Opera, for Off-Brand Opera.

Ari’el Stachel’s new solo show Other begins on the night he won a Tony Award for The Band’s Visit in 2018. The moment looked like triumph, but beneath the surface he was unraveling. The autobiographical p…

Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose is returning to the stage for the first time in eight years with the off-Broadway production of The Baker's Wife. The Tony nominee stars in the show opposite Scott Bakula and,…

During the third morning of Good Morning America on Friday, Beetlejuice star Isabella Esler (Lydia Deetz) took the stage to perform "Dead Mom," from the hit musical. Ahead of the performance, she and her co-sta…

By Alix Cohen Nothing comes close to the rollicking madness of a Joe Iconis & Family production. Holidays are an excuse to take these even further. The Laurie Beechman stage is gleefully ungapatchka: wildly…

Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck's new musical at La Jolla Playhouse, based on the hit film, eyes the absurdities of the 1980s work culture—and the inequalities that are still with us.

The 48th annual Carbonell Awards, dealing with a sold out main auditorium has created a ticketed Carbonell Watch Party and After Show Party television feed to a Livestream Lounge at FAU where the on-stage event…

Maye comes close to floating as she glides through the crowd and onto the stage. And once she steps up onto the stage with her trio - Musical Director Ted Firth, Tom Hubbard on Bass and Mark McClean on drums -…

James Monroe Iglehart, who currently plays Lance, will return to the company December 2, extending his run through March 8, 2026.

Broadway’s brightest came together on a rainy evening for Little Bear Ridge Road's opening night. The new play is led by two-time Tony winner Laurie Metcalf and Tony nominee Micah Stock and features John…

The new Broadway musical THE LOST BOYS has released a 3 song EP called “The Lost Boys - The Santa Carla Sessions.” With music & lyrics by The Rescues, the 3 track EP includes “Belong to Someone” fea…

You can now get a first look at production photos of Red Bull Theater's Richard II now in previews at the Astor Place Theatre prior to Opening Night Monday November 10th. See photos here! Led by recently Emmy-n…

Hell's Kitchen, the Grammy Award-winning musical featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, will present the return of Encore Sessions with Alicia Keys, a series of post-show performances w…

Sotheby’s announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”

The American Classical Orchestra's masterful period instrument performances, guided by Thomas Crawford's scholarly wit, create transformative experiences transporting audiences across centuries. Their superlati…

Experience the theatrical event of the season at A.R.T./New York's Mezzanine Theatre, where innovative productions challenge audiences with bold storytelling and intellectual rigor. This intimate venue continue…

You can now get a first look at photos of Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, in advance of the show’s opening night this Sunday, November 2. Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege…

Tony Award nominee Will Swenson (A Beautiful Noise, Hair, 110 In The Shade) will star as “Sweeney Todd” and Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita (Gypsy, Matilda, Dames at Sea) will star as “Mrs. Lovett�…

By Ron Fassler . . . I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Linda Purl, an actress and singer with decades in the business. Her resume includes starring in over 45 made-for-TV movies as well as recurring…

The new play from the The Whale playwright opened October 30 at the Booth Theatre.

The Jerry Herman musical, directed by Kevin S. McAllister, begins at the Maryland theatre November 6.

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Kerry Butler always knew she wanted to play Meredith Parker in Bat Boy. Now, nearly 25 years after originating the role of Shelley, Meredith’s daughter, in the original off-Broadway run, she’s revisiting th…

We all know how much hard work goes into the performances that audiences see eight times a week on Broadway. When they're not giving it their all onstage, most performers are backstage doing what it takes to st…

Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber have released the official music video for their recording of "Heaven On Their Minds," the opening number of Jesus Christ Superstar. The single was recorded to coincide with…

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Little Bear Ridge Road, the new Broadway play starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, is officially open at the Booth Theatre. Playwright Samuel D. Hunter celebrated his long-awaited Broadway debut after more …

Ariana Grande has landed another acting role. The Wicked star will appear in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, it has been confirmed. This is the latest in a growing line of ac…

Editor Eve Bromberg in conversation with Playwright Kanika Asavari Vaish and Director Frankie DiCiaccio on 2nd Murderer at The Flea Theater.

Writer and playwright Elise Wien on Kanika Vaish’s "2nd Murderer" at The Flea Theater.

The tour will travel to more than 30 cities in its first year.

The Tracy Letts play is coming to Broadway via Manhattan Theatre Club, transferring from Chicago's Steppenwolf.

According to a new analysis, over 40 percent of tickets remain unsold so far this season.