Spencer Aste, Sam Underwood, et al. Set for The Long Christmas Dinner by Brian Scott Lipton

Fundamental Theater Project will present Thornton Wilder's The Long Christmas Dinner at Holiday House NYC (2 East 63rd Street) on Friday, December 2, Thursday, December 8, and Friday, D…

Review: Henry V by Dan Bacalzo

Irondale Ensemble offers up a mostly clear-eyed chamber production of Shakespeare's grand history play.

Asuncion by Adaumbelle

There's a new playwright in town and that playwright, my friends, is none other than Academy Award Nominee Jesse Eisenberg whose hilarious show "Asuncion" is at the Cherry Lane Theatre in NY…

Oh, What a Dream! by Peter Filichia

So here’s the fourth official Broadway revival of the show that didn’t even finish second in the Best Musical Tony voting when it was originally produced. The Sound of Music and …

... but "Juno," the musical by Peter Filichia

Has any Broadway composer-lyricist had as varied a resume as Juno’s Marc Blitzstein? In 1930, Blitzstein made his Great White Way debut with The Garrick Gaities, that mainstream show…

March Leftovers by Peter Filichia

It was a month where rumors ran rife that Roundabout would mount a revival of High Spirits. If so, wonderful! This is a much underrated show, which I remember fondly, even though I saw it 44…

King of New York - Newsies - 2011 NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by Broadway Television Archive

King of New York - Newsies - 2011 NBC Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The Paper Mill Playhouse cast of NEWSIES performs "King of New York" on the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving D…

FLASH FRIDAY: Daniel Radcliffe, Darren Criss, Nick Jonas & HOW TO SUCCEED by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are tipping our top hats to three truly terrific triple-threats who have already carved out a name for themselves in theatre and the entertainment realm with their past associations…

Stockard Channing eyes 'Other Desert' return by Mark Kennedy

Stockard Channing plans to return to a Broadway stage Friday night for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee just five days ago.

Stockard Channing returns to 'Other Desert Cities' by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stockard Channing plans to return to a Broadway stage for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on her right knee less than a week ago....

This week's new theatre and dance by Lyn Gardner, Mark Cook, Judith Mackrell

Round The Twist, IpswichCharles Dickens is the focus of Eastern Angles' latest seasonal show, but while everyone else dusts off their Christmas Carols, Brendan Murray's spoof is likely to be…

Lauren Alaina forgets words to national anthem by Kathryn Kattalia

Just after season 10 winner Scotty McCreery was caught lip syncing at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the 17-year-old runner up made a flub of her own when she forgot the words to the "S…

David Lister: Internet reviewers shoot from the hip – but there's one moral code even they accept

Like many of you reading this, I shall be watching the second series of The Killing this weekend, and every weekend right up until Christmas.

Fantastic Mr Minchin wows the West End

It is the latest West End smash hit, a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda every bit as surreal and twisted as the literary original about a bookish girl with extraordinary powers. Bu…

Hunter Parrish - Godspell (2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade) by Broadway Television Archive

Hunter Parrish - Godspell (2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade) Hunter Parrish of Weeds fame discusses the Broadway revival of Godspell on the 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade From: BroadwayTVArchive …

Josh Gad Talks BOOK OF MORMON Movie, Working on a Broadway Smash Hit & More by BroadwayWorld

Is THE BOOK OF MORMON headed for the silver screen I can tell you that it will most likely happen one day, Josh Gad, currently starring in the hit show, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Relatively Speaking's Steve Guttenberg - 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade by Broadway Television Archive

Relatively Speaking's Steve Guttenberg - 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade Steve Guttenberg, star of Broadway's Relatively Speaking, on the 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade. From: BroadwayTV…

November Leftovers by Peter Filichia

It was the month that John Neville died. Forty years ago, I saw him play Humbert Humbert in Lolita, My Love at the Shubert in Boston. My buddy Josh Ellis had already seen him do it at the Sh…

What I see in the mirror: Eve Ensler by Eve Ensler

'I have been clear of cancer for two years, so I have a hard time saying that a little bit of extra skin on my neck is problematic'Looking down my body, I see a foot-long scar. It remin…

Deutsche bard

Are you ready for 'Hamlet' in German? Thomas Ostermeier talks to Emma Hogan about his controversial staging of Shakespeare

It's a beautiful night . . . by Zack

Adam Pascal - Radio - Memphis by Broadway Television Archive

Adam Pascal - Radio - Memphis Adam Pascal and the Broadway company of MEMPHIS perform "Radio" (written by David Bryan & Joe DiPietro) on the 2011 CBS Thanksgiving Parade. From…

The Kitchen Sink, Bush Theatre, London

An affectionate picture of ordinary people struggling with poor plumbing and a daunting future

A velvet and gilt trip

After six years and as many hundred million dollars, the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow is restored to life, writes Clement Crisp

Matilda the Musical, Cambridge Theatre, London

The creative team behind the stage version of Roald Dahl's novel catches the author's mischievous imagination, writes Sarah Hemming

Three Ballets, Royal Opera House, London

It offers a commanding portrait of our national ballet, with magnificent music and superb choreography speaking of the cultural life of the nation

The Riots, Tricycle Theatre, London

It testifies to the venue's reputation in this field that a number of the voices onstage are those of folk who, having heard about the project, initiated contact themselves

The Week in Culture Pictures, Nov. 25 by The New York Times

A slide show of photographs of cultural events from this week.

Review: Fiddler on the Roof (Broadway in Chicago) by Scotty Zacher

As Tevye, John Preece has been in over 3,400 productions of Fiddler, and he’s played the lead over 1,700 times. And it shows! Preece is a perfectly, personable Tevye, commanding the stag…

National Theatre of Scotland to Present One-Man MACBETH With Alan Cumming in 2012 by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming will lead a one-man adaptation of Macbeth in June 2012, at the National Theatre of Scotland.

Court dismisses Chicago's amusement tax case against StubHub

Having received a ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court on certain questions in the case, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals this week dismissed the city of Chicago's amusement tax collection…

Stephanie J. Block & Colin Donnell - You're The Top - Anything Goes by Broadway Television Archive

Stephanie J. Block & Colin Donnell - You're The Top - Anything Goes Stephanie J. Block & Colin Donnell perform "You're the Top" from the Roundabout Theatre Company…

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Morgan James in Concert, 11/28 by BroadwayWorld

Morgan James, presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center, will be performing live with her band at the 12th Annual Winters Eve at Lincoln Square on Monday, November 28 at 730pm at the Time Warner C…

Stage to page ... to stage by J. Kelly Nestruck

The Soulpepper theatre company brings a Shakespeare-inspired comic book to Toronto’s Word Festival

Robert Lepage's Blue Dragon in graphic-novel form by J. Kelly Nestruck

In a reversal of the paths taken by Charlie Brown and Spider-Man, a Robert Lepage play has become a (kind of sexy) comic book

Robert Lepage's Blue Dragon retold in graphic-novel form by J. Kelly Nestruck

In a reversal of the paths taken by Charlie Brown and Spider-Man, a Robert Lepage play has become a (kind of sexy) comic book

STAGE TUBE: ANYTHING GOES for Stephanie J. Block and Colin Donnell at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by BroadwayWorld TV

Block was joined by Colin Donnell and the cast of ANYTHING GOES for the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade yesterday. They performed You're the Top - check it out below

Blood and Gifts by StageGrade

Are critics torn about "Blood and Gifts"?

'Red,' 'Prisoner' extended by Christine Dolen

In the middle of Black Friday madness, two theaters are feeling confident enough in their current productions (and their patrons' devotion to culture) to extend the shows' runs. At GableStag…

Ray Abruzzo Finds His Voice in Mosaic’s Lombardi by Bill Hirschman

Knock on wood, halfway through the run of Lombardi, Ray Abruzzo hasn’t lost his voice. Portraying the legendary coach whose booming pitbull voice reflected his full-out approach to everyt…

Scott McCreery caught in lip-sync flub by Kathryn Kattalia

The "American Idol" winner was caught mouthing along to his hit, "The Trouble with Girls," during a special performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Review: (Toronto) Hallaj by The Charlebois Post

Beatriz Pizano, Stewart Arnott, Carlos González-Vio, Steven Bush, Bahareh Yaraghi (photo: John Lauener) The Truth of the KnownYou may not agree with Hallajby Jessica WeiPolitical plays…

A 'Christmas Story' Musical? Sing Out, Ralphie! by Jeff Lunden

Every year at this time, families in search of child-friendly holiday entertainment buy their tickets for productions of A Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker. It's a lucrative market, and co…

In defence of Canadian Stage: Matthew Jocelyn finds his groove

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Stick Fly Road to Opening: Previews Begin by Michael Block

After a fantastic invited dress, our audiences came in just as vocal and excited! Each audience responded to different moments, but silent they were not. It's always great to have a standing…

Hung by Jill Dolan

HBO's advertisement for the seriesWith NurseJackie and The Big C on hiatusfor now, I’ve returned to Hung onHBO, which is enjoying its third season of social observation through thefoibles …

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2, Episode 3 by Submissions Only

Today, we bring you the premiere of SUBMISSIONS ONLY Season 2, Episode 3

Red brings Mark Rothko vividly to life by J. Kelly Nestruck

In an award-winning play, Jim Mezon gives a rowdy portrayal of artist Mark Rothko

Mousetrap goes for world dominance with shows in 60 countries by Maev Kennedy

Agatha Christie's thriller which first went on show in 1952 will also celebrate its 60th year with a 60-theatre tour in the UKWhen The Mousetrap opened in the West End, London was still in t…

Broadway Favorite Carolee Carmello on Her Early Years, Stage Triumphs and New Role as Sister Act’s Top Nun by Broadway.com

Carolee Carmello, one of the Broadway divas we’re definitely thankful for, is back on the boards ruling the roost as Mother Superior in the hit musical comedy Sister Act. Just a few da…

Daniel Radcliffe Needs Lingerie Tips, Alan Rickman Can Out-Sexy Hugh Jackman & More Lessons of the Week by Gemma Wilson

We’re taking stock of this week on Broadway a little early, in honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, but even when the weeks are short there are plenty of lessons to learn! Below…

Visual Art Performance vs. Contemporary Performance by Andy Horwitz

What is the difference between Visual Art Performance and Contemporary Performance and why does it matter? Andy proposes some questions and answers.

A Broadway Thanksgiving by Michael Portantiere

GODSPELL on Broadway Here’s my own personal list of 10 theatrical things to be thankful for at this festive time of the year: 1. Nina Arianda: How often does anyone or anything truly l…

My Mac Rogers Profile for nytheatre.com by James Comtois

My profile on Mac Rogers is now up on nytheatre.com's Indie Theatre Companion."Talking to Mac Rogers is at times like talking to an over-caffeinated Jimmy Stewart clone that's wondering if h…

Donmar Artistic Director Michael Grandage To Start Own Production Company

BBC 11/24/11

Salzburg's "Sound Of Music" - It's A Hit!

The New York Times 11/23/11

Michael Connelly considers bringing LAPD Det. Harry Bosch to a case in NYC  by Sherryl Connelly

Michael Connelly's author bio says he divides his time between Los Angeles and Florida. The fact is this master of noir is cheating on both cities.

Christopher Sieber Marries Partner Kevin Burrows by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld sends congratulations to two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber, who has married longtime partner Kevin Burrows.

Fiasco & Friends: A Night of a Thousand Guitars Set for December 5 by Brian Scott Lipton

The cast of Fiasco Theater's Off-Broadway production of Cymbeline, PigPen, and special guests will come together for Fiasco. & Friends: Night of A Thousand Guitars on Monday, Decemb…

Weekend Poll: Which Broadway Show Should the Muppets Star In? by Broadway.com

Muppet fever continues at Broadway.com as the new feature film The Muppets hits theaters this weekend. After flashing back to classic Muppet Show clips of the puppet crew performing with the…

ArtsBeat Blog: No Ending, Spoiled or Otherwise, in Sight as 'The Mousetrap' Begins Its 60th Year by Dave Itzkoff

The West End production of the Agatha Christie mystery was first performed on Nov. 25, 1952, and a new British tour and other events were announced to mark the anniversary.

Everyone knew that Maggie Daley meant the arts

In the summer of 2010, Mayor Richard M. Daley showed up at an anniversary event celebrating, and designed to further promote, Chicago's downtown theater district. But the real news was made …

Rock Of Ages (West End) - "Here I Go Again" [LIVE @ Childreen in Need] by Sophia B. Puentes

Rock Of Ages (West End) - "Here I Go Again" [LIVE @ Childreen in Need] The West End cast of the hit musical ROCK OF AGES, perform the number 'Here I Go Again' live. From: …

Ouzounian: You’d be wise to catch this Follies by Richard Ouzounian

Sondheim and Goldman’s epic musical is given a highly effective revival.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2011: Broadway Performances by The Broadway Critic

If you missed the the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade then here are the Broadway performances from this year’s parade. Newsies How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Sp…

Broadway on 34th Street: 2011 Edition by JK

Those of you who follow this blog regularly know that every Thanksgiving morning, my sister, brother-in-law and I sit down to watch The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadway segments. &nbs…

Something to Sing About: See City Center's Renovation in Time-Lapse Video

The mainstage at New York City Center — home of eclectic performing arts programming, including the Encores! concert series — reopened its doors on Oct. 25 after a major renovation. In t…

The time is right for New Theatre's risk-taking 'Game Show'

When Richard Carrothers decided to stage "Game Show," he knew he needed a cast that was nimble, adaptable and quick. Because "Game Show," which runs through Jan. 22 at the New Theatre Resta…

Rachel Weisz Joins Railway Man Film by Brian Scott Lipton

Olivier Award and Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz has joined the cast of Jonathan Teplitzky's film Railway Man, as Patricia 'Pattie' Wallace, according to Variety. The film…

Review Roundup: Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA by BroadwayWorld

Matilda The Musical played to sold-out audiences at the RSC's The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for twelve weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. Roald Dahl's magical story abo…

Crazy For You (2011 West End Cast) - "I Got Rhythm" [LIVE @ Children In Need] by Sophia B. Puentes

Crazy For You (2011 West End Cast) - "I Got Rhythm" [LIVE @ Children In Need] The West End cast of the 2011 revival of the musical CRAZY FOR YOU, perform the number 'I Got Rhy…

Ben Whishaw Joins James Bond Film Skyfall by Brian Scott Lipton

Stage and screen star Ben Whishaw has joined the newest James Bond film, Skyfall, in the role of Q, according to published reports. The film, to be directed by Sam Mendes, will star Daniel …

Shirtless Men on Broadway, Second Edition by Lucky and The Mick

It’s that time of year again! Between Black Friday sales and tree-trimming, please join us in our little annual tradition: The Craptacular’s hot shirtless men on Broadway post! E…

Chicago/National Tour Theater Review: MEMPHIS (Cadillac Palace Theatre) by Dan Zeff

MEMPHIS PROVIDES RHYTHM BUT ULTIMATELY GIVES YOU THE BLUES Kicking off its national tour, Memphis blew into Chicago trying to sell itself as a romping, stomping celebration of rhythm and blu…

Two-Time Tony Nominee Christopher Sieber Marries Kevin Burrows at Thanksgiving Day Wedding by Broadway.com

Broadway star Christopher Sieber married longtime partner Kevin Burrows at 7:33pm on Thanksgiving Day in New York City, according to his Facebook page. The Tony nominee is currently playing …

Book Review: Committing Theatre by Michael Wheeler

by Michael Wheeler Alan Filewod’s Committing Theatre begins with a single event from June 1919. Unable to get a response from his government about how the upkeep of city properties are…

Should You Buy Fans, Likes & Views? by Rebecca Coleman

So, I got this email the other day: I’d like to advertise on your website for our speedysocial.com site. It wouldn’t be anything obtrusive. I’d like to get either a mention & link …

Feature: Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen On ... Producing the Ultimate Long-runner

As part of our “Year of the Producer” series on Whatsonstage.com - inspired by our adoption of Stage One as the charity for the 2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards - we spoke to Sir Ste…

Monster Mash: Katy Perry to Broadway? Da Vinci ticket scalpers by David Ng

Harvey Weinstein is considering developing a Broadway musical based on the new movie "My Week with Marilyn," with singer Katy Perry in the lead role as Marilyn Monroe. The National Gallery i…

Theater Review | 'Richard II': Shakespeare’s ‘Richard II,’ From the Pearl Theater Company - Review by Eric Grode

Sean McNall, a former Hamlet for the Pearl Theater Company, steps into the shoes of Shakespeare’s king in this production from the same company.

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 11/25/2011 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 11252011.

A Special Black Friday Broadway Blog by Ken Davenport

It's 12:38 AM as I type. We're 38 minutes into Black Friday, and I know a bunch of people at brick and mortar stores right this very second. In the middle of dessert at the Thanksgiving dinn…

Photo Coverage: The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

America's favorite holiday tradition, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide yesterday.

Kate Bush’s ‘50 Words for Snow' by Jim Farber

Lots of singers play characters in their songs. Leave it to Kate Bush to play an element. In the first cut off her new CD, the eccentric singer incarnates water — or, more specifically, i…

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Reveals New Darren Criss Artwork by Chris Luner

One of Broadway’s hottest revivals, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, is getting a makeover! The tony nominated production come January 1st will be saying goodbye to th…

Theatre Review: “The Mountaintop” @ Bernard Jacobs Theatre, 11/22/11 by Dan Mason

Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, is the Broadway transfer of a show that was enormously successful in Britain, winning that country’s Olivier award for “Best New Play” …

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Headed for a West End Debut? by BroadwayWorld

THE ADDAMS FAMILY may be inhabiting a new neighborhood in 2013.

Family Is No Holiday: Other Desert Cities Review by Jonathan Mandell

The holidays are hell for the Wyeth family of “Other Desert Cities,” as they seem to be for most fictional families, far more than real ones. Home for the holidays for the first time in …

Time Out Theater Review: "Seminar"

Alan Rickman stars in the edgy comedy "Seminar."

QUEEN OF THE MIST – Only two more weeks – Rush to see it by Oscar E Moore

A remarkable and unusual new musical with beautiful words and music by Michael John LaChiusa, QUEEN OF THE MIST, will be running for only two more weeks at The Gym at Judson 243 Thompson Str…

Review Round-up: Matilda is Top of the Class

The hotly-anticipated West End transfer of the RSC's Matilda the Musical opened to critics last night (24 November, previews from 25 October) at the Cambridge Theatre following a sell-out s…

Seven days on stage – in pictures by Alistair Smith

From One Man, Two Guvnors hitting the West End, to this week's theatre award winners. Plus Brucie at the Albert Hall and Rocky the musicalAlistair Smith

No guest Blog today, but thought you'd all enjoy this by Michael Roderick

A very cool TED talk below about motivation. Enjoy! Want to take a class in my new school? Click here. The next Solving for X is coming up. Grab your tickets here. I created an evening versi…

Mackenzie Crook to Star in Donmar Warehouse's The Recruiting Officer by Brian Scott Lipton

Tony Award nominee Mackenzie Crook will star in the Donmar Warehouse's revival of George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer, to run February 9-April 14. The production will directe…

Ali Bastian, Stephen Booth, et al. Set for UK Tour of Chicago by Brian Scott Lipton

Principal casting has been announced for the 2012 UK tour of the musical Chicago, which begins at Bradford's Alhambra Theatre on February 10, according to Whatsonstage.com. The tour wi…

Grandage exit... by The Stage

Michael Grandage has spent the last decade in charge of the Donmar Warehouse. As he prepares to step down as the theatre's artistic director, he talks to Mark Shenton about the legacy he is …

What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips by Lyn Gardner

Christmas season is taking hold but there's plenty of serious stuff too with Michael Grandage's last show starting at the DonmarSouthYou have until tomorrow to catch Chris Goode's Keep Breat…

STAGE TUBE: SISTER ACT 'Spreads the Love' in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade! by BroadwayWorld TV

Yesterday, November 25, New York celebrated Thanksgiving with the 85th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The parade was Broadcast on both NBC and CBS and some of Broadway's biggest show…

Masquerade - Phantom 25 by The Phantom of the Opera

The Company perform 'Masquerade,' as seen in Cameron Mackintosh's unique and spectacular staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall.

New CDs by Nickelback, Daughtry, James Durbin the scourge of current rock  by Jim Farber

Rock ’n’ roll thrives on the push and pull. It’s all about the tussle between the guitars, as prodded by the bass and kicked by the drums. That’s what gives this music its sex and mo…

PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW, Nov. 19-25: Seminar, Gatz, Blood and Gifts by Robert Simonson

How Seminar, the new Theresa Rebeck play on Broadway starring Alan Rickman, was going to be received was anybody's guess. The critics love Rickman. He can do no wrong. But they tend to b…

BWW Student Center's School in the Spotlight: A Look Back! by BroadwayWorld

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend, everyone If you're a follower of BWW's School in the Spotlight series, you'll know that every Friday, we shine a spotlight on a school's performing arts program. …

Feature: Jim Brochu Makes a Dinner Date by Edward Karam

The Drama Desk Award winner discusses starring in The Man Who Came to Dinner.

Review: Matilda the Musical by Natasha Tripney

This musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel about a bookish young woman is truly delighrful and inventive.

Rammstein, Roger Waters tickets on sale this weekend

Tickets to upcoming concert dates from Rammstein as well as tickets to Roger Waters' The Wall Live tour are on sale throughout the weekend ending November 28, as compiled by TicketNews. Star…

Blog: Year of the Producer Blog: The Mystery of Funding

Inspired by our adoption of Stage One as the charity for the 2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards, we’re declaring this the “Year of the Producer” on Whatsonstage.com, and are ru…

Mackenzie Crook Will Star in Recruiting Officer, Josie Rourke's Inaugural Production as A.D. at Donmar by Mark Shenton

Mackenzie Crook, currently starring in the West End alongside Mark Rylance in Jerusalem following their Broadway run in that play, is to star George Farquhar's The Recruiting Officer, Jo…

The Mousetrap Celebrates 59th West End Birthday Nov. 25; New U.K. Tour for 2012 by Mark Shenton

The Mousetrap, which holds the Guinness World Record for being "the longest continuous run of any show in the world," marks its 59th birthday Nov. 25, with its 24,587th performance…

Visual Arts Review: Lopsided Partners in Surrealism — Man Ray and Lee Miller by Yumi Araki

Man Ray | Lee Miller, Partners in Surrealism explores the relationship between two of the most celebrated surrealists of the 20th century, but the pattern of influence comes off as reve…

1st Night Photos: RSC Matilda Swings into West End

Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin's stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda opened last night (24 November 2011, previews from 25 October) at the Cambridge Theatre, transferring to London follow…

Stage Rush TV: Episode 85 by Jesse North

Talking points: Stage Rush takes a road trip to Pennsylvania to see the first-ever high school production of Spring Awakening Win tickets to see An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patink…

Annie Lebeaux: Rare and Ridiculous Vaudeville Songs by Trav S.D.

This is part of a little series of post-Thanksgiving mini-posts I’m doing about items you might want to consider as Holiday gifts. A copy of this CD magically fell into my hands a coup…

Bonnie & Clyde by Doug Marino

The latest installment in the category of new musicals is taking aim Broadway this month.  Bonnie & Clyde takes up residence at the Schoenfeld Theatre and is aiming for a bulls-eye …

Want to write? How to motivate yourself by Catherine Noonan

Every writer has experienced days when their great intentions to produce a literary masterpiece have quickly succumbed to the multiple distractions of modern life. For me, the main contribut…

Review: The Kitchen Sink by Ryan Ahem

In The Kitchen Sink you find yourself transported to a family kitchen in Withernsea, Yorkshire. Here Dolly Parton features heavily, thanks to camp art student wannabe Billy (Ryan Sampson). Y…

Alan Cumming to perform one-man Macbeth for NTS by Thom Dibdin

The National Theatre of Scotland is to stage its first ever Shakespeare in 2012 with Alan Cumming performing a one-man version of Macbeth in Glasgow and New York.

I’m in the Loose Caboose Tonight by Trav S.D.

Tonight I’m performing in The Loose Caboose’s Black Friday Edition at Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery). Please come see! Here are all the “deets”, as the young people …

Brian Dennehy on "Krapp" Script Issue Facing Samuel Beckett

Brian Dennehy told me a neat story that didn't make it into my feature story in this Sunday's Arts Section of The Hartford Courant about Samuel Beckett and the publishing of the scriopt…

A Black Friday Message by Trav S.D.

While you scurry around the shop-o-sphere trying to find that PERFECT Christmas gift, may I suggest…this (please follow the link; for some reason I couldn’t embed the video!) No …

Tchaikovsky reinvented: 'The Nutcracker and I' by Peter Filichia

The composer's "Nutcracker" music is being used in a new, offbeat musical

New Pricing Strategy Makes the Most of Hot Broadway Tickets by Patrick Healy

Hit shows like “Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway” and “The Book of Mormon” use the supply-and-demand strategy of dynamic pricing to raise ticket prices for the best seats.

BWW's On This Day - November 25, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Review: Old Me by Lara Akinnawo

Polarbear’s new show, Old Me, is a sincere account of a life that has drastically changed in a short space of time. Through his straight forward and articulate storytelling, we are introdu…

After a 51-year pause, Harold Pinter's Umbrellas is put on – by you by Alfred Hickling

At three minutes, this rediscovered sketch is probably too slight to work as a straight piece. So Giles Croft of the Nottingham Playhouse got the audience to direct itHands up if you've ever…

Review: Radio City Christmas Spectacular by Frank Scheck

There’s a chill in the air. The tourists are packing the streets. And the Christmas decorations are blanketing the stores. It can only mean one thing. The Radio City Christmas Spectacu…

Friday Roundup: Scruff is not dead by Don Hall

Why Is Such an Uncool Cologne Spawning Such Awesome Advertising?****Those Who Watch FOX News Know LESS Than Those Who Watched a Pot BoilI'm not sure how I'd react to this if I were an anchor…

Alan Ayckbourn's Neighbourhood Watch to tour by Natalie Woolman

Alan Ayckbourn's Neighbourhood Watch is to tour the UK next year, following a run in New York which begins next week.

Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre, London by Lisa Martland

Cambridge Theatre, London: This much-anticipated RSC production could easily have been a disappointment, with expectations high after its triumphant Stratford-upon-Avon opening last year and…

The Comedy of Errors -- Is YOUR Identity At Risk? by John Morrison

Dear Friend My name is Antipholus of Syracuse. I am the manager of Syracuse Commercial Bank, with private business interest in the following sectors: Real Estate, Tobacco, Gold Dust, Oil and…

Offer: Pajama Men's In the Middle of No One: Free Drink + Q & A

Following sell out runs at Soho Theatre this June and the Edinburgh Festival, IN THE MIDDLE OF NO ONE transfers to the West End in January 2012. Come on our hosted Whatsonstage.com Outing on…

Offer: Daly is Callas in McNally's Master Class: Free Programme + Q&A

Tony Award and six-time Emmy Award winner Tyne Daly stars as the troubled and infamous Maria Callas in Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning play MASTER CLASS in the West End for a strictly …

Newsies- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade- King of New York by Darreyl102

Newsies- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade- King of New York The cast of Newsies performs at Macy's Thanksgiving day parade! From: darreyl102 Views: 769 49 ratings Time: 04:10 Mor…

Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark - Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade by Darreyl102

Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark - Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade Reeve Carney, Patrick Page and the Cast of Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark perform Bouncing off the walls A Freak Like Me and …

Daniel Radcliffe and the Cast of How to Succeed- Brotherhood of Man- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (HQ) by Darreyl102

Daniel Radcliffe and the Cast of How to Succeed- Brotherhood of Man- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade (HQ) Daniel Radcliffe and the Cast of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying pe…

Theater Listings for Nov. 25-Dec. 1

A selected guide to theater productions in New York, including those shows in previews.

Sister Act the Musical - Spread The Love - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade by Darreyl102

Sister Act the Musical - Spread The Love - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Patina Miller, Carolee Carmello and the Cast of Whoopi Goldberg's Sister Act: The Musical Perform! From: darrey…

Seminar by Carey Purcell

Talk is anything but cheap in Seminar, Theresa Rebeck’s new play currently in performances at the Golden Theater. Starring Alan Rickman as an acid-tongued literary professor teaching a cla…

Review: Matilda ****

After its cascade of rave reviews in Stratford-upon-Avon last December, I was expecting to really enjoy the RSC’s musical version of Roald Dahl’s brilliant children’s story…

News: Record-Breaking Mousetrap Tours to Celebrate West End 60th

The Mousetrap will celebrate its 60th anniversary at the St Martin's Theatre with a national tour, the first time the production has been seen outside of London since 1952, the Daily Mail r…

Priscilla Queen of The Desert- It's Raining Men/ I Will Survive- Rosie Show by Darreyl102

Priscilla Queen of The Desert- It's Raining Men/ I Will Survive- Rosie Show The Cast perform a melody of hits! From: darreyl102 Views: 63 1 ratings Time: 06:14 More in Entertainment

Theater: Theater Gift Books on Stephen Sondheim, Spalding Gray, Wendy Wasserstein by Charles Isherwood

Gift books for theatergoers: “Look, I Made a Hat,” by Stephen Sondheim; “The Journals of Spalding Gray,” edited by Nell Casey; and “Wendy and the Lost Boys,” by Julie Salamon.

Stage Rush TV, Episode 85: First Ever High School Production of Spring Awakening by Stage-Rush

Stage Rush takes a road trip to Pennsylvania to see the first-ever high school production of Spring Awakening

Theater: Theater Ticket Gift Recommendations by Ben Brantley by Ben Brantley

Why not give the gift that says it all for you? I mean theater tickets, of course.

Priscilla, Queen of The Desert- I Love the Nightlife/ I Will Survive- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade by Darreyl102

Priscilla, Queen of The Desert- I Love the Nightlife/ I Will Survive- Macy's Thanksgiving Parade The Cast of Priscilla at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade From: darreyl102 Views: 317 …

A more human, tender "Phantom" by John Moore

Review: Boulder's Dinner Theatre's artfully presented and elegantly performed production of "Phantom" is a return to what it does best — telling rich, sophisticated stories with dram…

Ticket giveaway: An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin by Jesse North

Two of Broadway’s biggest names are sharing the stage together in one fantastic concert. Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, who both rose to stardom and won Tonys for their performances …

Short Shorts 16 by Mark Shenton

Earlier this week, the Guardian ran an extract from Sondheim’s second collection of lyrics, “Look, I Made A Hat” on his feelings about critics and the personal impact of reviews. With…

QUEEN OF THE MIST – Only two more weeks – Rush to see it by Oscar E. Moore

You will laugh, you will cry but most importantly you will be transported and remember the show and the woman who is finally getting the recognition she so longed for.

The Friday Five, November 25, 2011 by The Charlebois Post

Top Five Ways To Promote Your PlayLet's face it, theatre can't compete with videos of cats on the Internet. A thirty second clip of a cat falling asleep has ten million views, and the last t…

Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez talk tunes for toon 'Winnie the Pooh' [Video] by Gold Derby

Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez admit to being awestruck when they got the gig to pen songs for Disney's reboot of "Winnie the Pooh", one of the most beloved children&#…

BWW TV: Opening Night of AN EVENING WITH PATTI AND MANDY on Broadway! by Broadway Beat

Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, two Broadway legends who first appeared together giving Tony Award winning performances in Evita, have brought their critically acclaimed theatre concert to …

CharPo's Real Theatre!, November 25, 2011 by The Charlebois Post

Black/white theater fest to stage 8 new plays

The annual Theater Festival in Black and White features eight new one-act plays, directed and performed by artists of diverse backgrounds. The programs run tonight through Dec. 4 at Pittsbur…

‘The Heiress’ Preparing for Another Broadway Run by Michael Spain

The New York Times is reporting “The Heiress” is coming back for a fourth revival. The last revival was in 1995 and the results were multiple Tony Awards. It is rumored film producer Pau…

TT: Monster class

In today's Wall Street Journal drama column I report on the premiere of Seminar, Theresa Rebeck's new play. Here's an...

TT: When art goes up in smoke

Today's Wall Street Journal "Sightings" column is occasioned by the recent discovery of sketches for Sibelius' Eighth Symphony. Here's an...

TT: Almanac

"For many readers a good critic, in whatever field, is someone they agree with or who agrees with them. For...

Artist Profile: Mac Rogers by James Comtois

Talking to Mac Rogers is at times like talking to an over-caffeinated Jimmy Stewart clone that's wondering if he left the oven on while simultaneously realizing he's late for a train. To des…

CHART TOPPERS: Top-Grossing Broadway Productions, Week of Nov. 14-20 by Judy Samelson

Here are the top-grossing Broadway productions for the week of Nov. 14-20, 2011, as reported by The Broadway League.

DIVA TALK: Catching Up with Tony Winner and Wild Animals You Should Know Star Alice Ripley by Andrew Gans

News, views and reviews about the multi-talented women of the musical theatre and the concert/cabaret stage.

STAGE PORTRAIT: Seminar's Jerry O'Connell, Lily Rabe, Alan Rickman, Hamish Linklater, Hettienne Park by Playbill Staff

Acclaimed illustrator Ken Fallin's drawings of the greatest stars and scenes of the theatrical world are a recurring part of Playbill.com.

Darren Criss Joins The Space Tour for Boston and New York Performances Beginning Nov. 25 by Michael Gioia

"Glee" star and Team StarKid co-founder Darren Criss reunites with Team StarKid in the final week of its first national tour, The Space Tour (StarKid Precarious Auditory Concert Ex…

A LIFE IN THE THEATRE: Disney Theatrical Group Producer Thomas Schumacher by Mervyn Rothstein

Meet Thomas Schumacher, the man behind the magic of Disney's stage musicals Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Newsies and more.

A COVER STORY: Private Lives by Matthew Blank

Noel Coward's 1930 comedy Private Lives, featuring that other famous balcony scene of the theatre, opened on Broadway Nov. 17 following previews from Nov. 6. Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross …

Danny Scheie Reprises Emperor Role in You, Nero at Arena Stage in DC Starting Nov. 25 by Kenneth Jones

The Arena Stage production of Amy Freed's comedy You, Nero, directed by Nicholas Martin and featuring some members of the original West Coast production of the romp about making plays in…

Oxygen Network Airs "The Glee Project" Marathon Nov. 25 by Michael Gioia

Oxygen Network airs a "Glee Project" marathon, featuring episodes from the show's first season, Nov. 25 from 10 AM-8 PM ET, according to TVLine.com.

Cuba Is Setting for DC Much Ado, Directed by Ethan McSweeny; Previews Begin Nov. 25 by Kenneth Jones

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's new Washington, DC, production of Much Ado About Nothing, featuring Kathryn Meisle as Beatrice and Derek Smith as Benedick, under the direction of Ethan…

Anything Goes Welcomes Back Tony Winner Sutton Foster Nov. 25 by Kenneth Jones

Sutton Foster, fresh from shooting a TV pilot, returns to her Tony Award-winning production of Anything Goes, in her Tony-winning Best Actress turn as Reno Sweeney, Nov. 25 at the Stephen So…

World Premiere of Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot Begins in Cleveland Nov. 25 by Adam Hetrick

Donald Sage Mackay and Patricia Kilgarriff star in the world premiere of Tony Award-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig's The Game’s Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays), which begins pr…

THE SCREENING ROOM: Private Lives Star Kim Cattrall Visits "Live! With Kelly" and "The Today Show" (Video) by Michael Gioia

Kim Cattrall, known for playing Samantha Jones in "Sex and the City," is starring on Broadway in Noel Coward's 1930 comedy Private Lives, which officially opened Nov. 17, follo…