Thursday, March 8, 2018
“Hamilton” and “The Ferryman” led the nominations for the Olivier Awards this week. The prizes, which are sometimes dubbed the London-stage Oscars, highlight the best of performing a…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:17PMMonday, March 5, 2018
“The Shape of Water” was best movie at the 90th Oscars, having gone into the evening with the most nominations, 13. It emerged on top with four wins, including Best Director. The Oscars …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:47AMThursday, March 1, 2018
It’s all happening on the New York stage. “Three Tall Women” already has an Oscar winner in the cast, Glenda Jackson, and may be about to gain another, in Laurie Metcalf. The play’s …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:28PMAs the British capital battles through its worst snowfall in years – and certainly its worst at the start of March in 50 years– the show must go on.Most events are going ahead and there …
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:19PMThursday, February 22, 2018
Renée Fleming is starring in a revival of “Carousel.” Glenda Jackson is back on Broadway after 30 years, playing alongside Oscar-nominated Laurie Metcalf. These are two headlines of thi…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:26PMAll of life is here, and most of it is on stage. This week’s London performing arts include all types of music: Cara Dillon’s folky meditations, John Otway’s punky rock, Bon Iver’s g…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:26PMThursday, February 15, 2018
New York is about to get a new blockbuster musical in “Frozen.” Concerts this week range from Noel Gallagher to Philip Glass. There are last chances to see “The Homecoming Queen” and…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:25PMLondon has a lot of bold plays opening that are transfers from Edinburgh. After “The Divide” with a short run at the Old Vic, we have “The B*easts” at the Bush Theatre and “Dust”…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:11PMFriday, February 9, 2018
New York concerts this week range from Robert Plant to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Elsewhere Eve Ensler is back on stage, following up her worldwide hit “The Vagina Monologues,” whil…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:03PMThursday, February 8, 2018
Catch them while you can. Alan Ayckbourn’s latest epic drama “The Divide” is at the Old Vic; Lady Gaga is at The O2; Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” is near the end of its spectacular r…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:51AMSaturday, February 3, 2018
The allegations against Harvey Weinstein have got ever more complex – with actress Uma Thurman claiming that he attacked her, and separately, police announcing that they are looking into c…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:24PMFriday, February 2, 2018
A very wide ranging choice is on offer for the performing arts in New York this week. If you like your music hardcore and punky, Enter Shikari leads a lively Williamsburg concert. If you are…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:03AMThursday, February 1, 2018
Some of the greats of history are being celebrated on the London stage this week. Philip Glass’s acclaimed opera about Mahatma Gandhi is one such new opening. Then there is William Shakeap…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:58PMTuesday, January 30, 2018
After being a loveable Hamlet (aged just 23), Ben Whishaw has taken his time to find another Shakespearean character to really make his own. He is now playing Brutus in an eye-popping versio…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:57PMMonday, January 29, 2018
Bruno Mars was the biggest winner, followed by Kendrick Lamar. Rap won big, rock less so. In this era of #METOO and #TIMESUP, many artists showed support by sporting white roses – followin…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:17AMFriday, January 26, 2018
Fleetwood Mac, John Legend, Lorde, Harry Styles and Keith Urban form a starry lineup for a charity show. It is just one of the big performing-arts events in New York this week.Elsewhere, rec…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:25AMThursday, January 25, 2018
Anyone tired of London is probably tired of life. Londoners keen on the performing arts certainly have plenty of strong new productions coming up to see.Nicholas Hytner gives William Shakesp…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:55AMThursday, January 18, 2018
Sleigh Bells – yes, it might seem a little late, since Christmas is long past. But this is the name of a band that could still be the next big thing. Judge for yourself. Sleigh Bells are p…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:21PMLondoners wanting to see a classic play this week are spoiled for choice. Try Jeremy Irons and Lesley Manville in “Long Day’s Journey Into Night”; or Zoë Wanamaker, Toby Jones, Stephe…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:09PMThursday, January 11, 2018
London stage shows this week include dance, from “Song of the Earth” ballet to Cirque du Soleil’s aerobatic-crazy “Ovo.” There are serious plays – like “The Birthday Party” o…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:05PMThe latest batch of “Hamilton” tickets is about to be released for Broadway performances from August through to January next year. Given the show’s huge success, one can wonder why the…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:55AMTuesday, January 9, 2018
In case you missed it, here is a catch up. There were plenty of things that we learned from the latest Golden Globes. It was a little more serious than usual this time. A quick briefing:1. B…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:01PMThursday, January 4, 2018
It’s your last chance. “Junk” and “The Wolves” are coming to the end of their runs in the next few days. So is “Spamilton” – though of course its inspiration “Hamilton” l…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:58PMLondon is hitting the ground running in 2018 with new shows for the New Year. As Christmas events and pantomimes clear away, must-see plays range from the serious – Pinter’s “The Birth…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:04PMWednesday, January 3, 2018
The year 2018 is already shaping up to be a great one for the performing arts. There is a lot of offer - from historical movies about U.S. politics, the Gettys and wartime Britain; to musica…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:20PMFriday, December 29, 2017
The usual suspects dominate many lists of the best albums of 2017, both those compiled by critics and listeners. Kendrick Lamar gets multiple mentions in these lists, as does Jay-Z, LCD Soun…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:48AMThursday, December 21, 2017
New York is getting all festive with a run of Christmas-themed shows. There are musicals and dance revues galore. Scrooge joins Radio City, Carols and much more on the seasonal calendar.Here…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:52PMWednesday, December 20, 2017
At this time of year, there is plenty to do in London apart from sampling performing arts of course- there’s London’s Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, shopping, skating rinks and more.Sti…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:07PMThursday, December 14, 2017
New York is getting ready for a run of Christmas shows. But before we launch into full festive mood, here is a rundown of the top performing-arts events around the Big Apple for the next sev…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:55PMPantomimes and Christmas shows galore are opening on the London stage this week. For seasonal ballet, there’s “The Nutcracker” at both the Coliseum and Royal Opera House. Adam Ant, the…
SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 06:38PMIt’s “Star Wars,” but not quite as we know it. The franchise that refuses to die comes blazing back with the latest epic episode, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”The computer effects, e…
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