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The 'High' road by Jenna Scherer

In recent years, Kathleen Turner has made a definitive jump from film to the stage. Originally known for head-turning...

Dianne Wiest and John Turturro bloom in 'Cherry Orchard'  by Joe Dziemianowicz

At just two hours, the Classic Stage Company’s presentation of “The Cherry Orchard” clocks in as the shortest revival of the tragicomedy in memory. You’d think the glorious …

A Creative Room of One’s Own by Polly Carl by HowlRound

Preventative care for theater practitioners starts with believing that creativity and imagination have to be rooted in all of the activities that surround that rehearsal room—a series of c…

‘Dinner’ guest too restrained by Frank Scheck

In the classic 1939 comedy “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” an outrageously obnoxious character wears out his welcome. The same can be said for the Peccadillo Theater Company revival that o…

Herman Scissorhands: Cain’s magical gestures by Sarah Kaufman

When Herman Cain announced the suspension of his campaign Saturday, addressing supporters in Atlanta, his words met with murmurs of disappointment. Then he teased the crowd a little, heighte…

Review: The Cherry Orchard at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

The Classic Stage production has ratcheted up the comedy of Chekhov's last play more than any I've seen; it's also the trimmest

A perfectly sweet ‘Cherry’ by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard” is one of the funniest dramas ever written. Or maybe it’s one of the saddest comedies. That makes it tough to pull off, and shows often fall into…

‘The Cherry Orchard’

Photos from the Classic Stage production, starring Diane Wiest and John Turturro.

Theater Review | 'The Cherry Orchard': ‘Cherry Orchard’ With Turturro at Classic Stage - Review by Ben Brantley

John Turturro and Dianne Wiest star in Andrei Belgrader’s heartbreakingly funny production of Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard,” at the Classic Stage Company.

Theater Review | 'Misterman' : Cillian Murphy in ‘Misterman’ by Enda Walsh - Review by Ben Brantley

The electrifying Cillian Murphy seems to inhabit every millimeter of the wasteland in which he has been let loose in “Misterman,” Enda Walsh’s one-man play.

Review: The Cherry Orchard by Brian Scott Lipton

Dianne Wiest and John Turturro lead a top-notch cast in Classic Stage Company's highly effective, stripped-down version of Anton Chekhov's timeless drama.

Review: The Man Who Came to Dinner by David Finkle

Jim Brochu gives an ebullient portrayal of Sheridan Whiteside in Kaufman and Hart's immaculately structured comedy.

Review: The Canterbury Tales Remixed by Andy Propst

Baba Brinkman's audacious 21st-century update of medieval literature proves a fine showcase for the writer-performer's talents.

Friends Don't Let Friends by Theasy.com

Less Than Rent, Walkerspace, Off Off Broadway By Eleanor J. Bader BOTTOM LINE: A complex look at one of life’s most vexing questions: Is this all there is? There’s a point in mo…

The Year in Theater by Scott Brown

Small-scale brilliance, a mystery hotel—and those singing Mormons!

The Off Brand by Scott Brown

Some of the best shows came and went in a flash.

So What If David Denby Broke Sony/Scott Rudin’s ‘Dragon Tattoo’ Embargo? Fuck It! – Deadline.com by Nikki Finke

Embargoes are dumbass, and even more so when they involve matters of no consequence like showbiz.

STAGE TUBE: President Obama's Kennedy Center Honorees Remarks - Barbara Cook & More! by BroadwayWorld TV

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this year honors singer Barbara Cook, singer and songwriter Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins, and act…

Judd Woldin, Pianist and Composer of ‘Raisin’ Score, Dies at 86 by Bruce Weber

Mr. Woldin also traveled with the Ink Spots and Lionel Hampton, and played in the “Hello, Dolly!” orchestra on Broadway.

Special Photo Coverage: Barbara Cook, Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond & More. Receive Kennedy Center Honors by BroadwayWorld

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts this year honors singer Barbara Cook, singer and songwriter Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins, and act…

Rockettes show provides plenty of kicks by Terry Byrne

The Rockettes’ eye-high kicks remain impressive, and their famous numbers return in all their glory at the Wang Theatre.

'Cherry Orchard' neither sweet nor sour

For the past five years, the tiny Classic Stage Company has become the unexpected home of indie-Chekhov -- most memorably with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard in Austin Pendleton's int…

There's No Place Like Home by Byrne Harrison

THE ORIGINAL WIZARD OF OZ RUBY SLIPPERS ON DISPLAY AT PLAZA ATHENEE – DECEMBER 5, 2011 The Wizard of Oz’s Ruby Slippers will be the stars of an exclusive Afternoon Tea at the Plaza Ath�…

Review: St. Nicholas (Seanachai Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Award-winning Playwright Conor McPherson penned this ode to theatre critics as a one man show. Under the direction of Matthew Miller, Steve Pickering gives a riveting first person account of…

Exorcising the Dark Side: Playwright David Adjmi Talks Elective Affinities by Gerard Raymond

One of this season’s hottest tickets is a site-specific theater piece entitled Elective Affinities. The post Exorcising the Dark Side: Playwright David Adjmi Talks <em>Elective Affin…

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

"... well past its expiration date."

Opinion: Children's theatre is not just for Christmas by Mike Kenny

So, Christmas again then. Ho Ho Ho. It comes around every year. Cards, crackers, baubles, TV specials. And panto. I am a playwright. I write mostly for children and their families. I tend no…

Leapin’ Lizards by Sam Hurwitt

THEATER REVIEW: SAN FRANCISCO Show #106: Totem, Cirque du Soleil, October 28. By Sam Hurwitt Montreal’s Cirque du Soleil produces such a steady stream of shows that either take root in Veg…

TheatreScene: November 28 - December 4 by JK

WHY YOU NEED TO COME BACK TO THIS BLOG TOMORROW!Tomorrow at noon, I will be posting a new contest for tickets to one of Broadway's most-critically acclaimed musicals.  Just in time for …

Worst Audition Ever — King King Hollywood by Pauline Adamek

After three successful presentations in Silverlake, the cult-hit evening of comedy, Worst Audition Ever, is coming to King King in Hollywood on Tuesday, December 6. Worst Audition Ever is an…

Glenn Close, Neil Patrick Harris, Meryl Streep, et al. Among Satellite Award Nominees by Brian Scott Lipton

The International Press Academy has announced the nominations for its 16th annual Satellite Awards, which will be held on Sunday, December 18 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Awards will be pr…

Holiday Theater Treats by Michael Portantiere

Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan (Photo: Craig Schwartz) ‘Tis the season, folks! If you’re in the market for holiday entertainment options other than such world-famous mainstays as the R…

Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave, et al. Win British Independent Film Awards by Brian Scott Lipton

The winners of the Moet British Independent Film Awards were announced on December 4. Tony Award winner Ralph Fiennes was given the Richard Harris Award, an award introduced in memory of th…

Rennie Harris at Alvin Ailey, City Center, New York

'Home' is chaotic enough to feel alive and patterned enough to electrify with its deviations, and its hip-hop dancemaker is riskier and better than the Ailey norm

Undance, Sadler's Wells, London

The dance is performed in front of a screen that offers time-lapse film of the stage action, so that we may compare and recall the actions

Hamlet, Barbican, London

Thomas Ostermeier's cuts, alterations, and additions to the play make it more risqué, and the viewing experience more uncomfortable

The Heart of Robin Hood, Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Traditional tale is given the Shakespearean treatment with Robin rebooted, Marion remade, confusion and much crossing of paths

The Cherry Orchard by Wendy Caster

Anton Chekhov considered The Cherry Orchard to be a comedy. Its first director, Stanislavski, believed it was a tragedy. Since its first production over a hundred years ago, directors have b…

Jane Fonda Talks 'Consummate Showman' Hugh Jackman by BroadwayWorld

Jane Fonda's official website launched in early 2009, the same year she returned to the New York stage after a 46 year absence in 33 VARIATIONS.

Fuse Music Review/Commentary: The Fringe in Context – Boston Conservatory New Music Festival II by Arts Fuse Editor

Boston Conservatory’s New Music Festival is inspiring a series of critical and speculative commentaries from Fuse Jazz Critic Steve Elman. Here is the second, which focuses on The Fringe a…

Lysistrata Jones by The Tyro Theatre Critic

Wandering into "Lysistrata Jones" I must confess I was hoping for the next "Legally Blonde". A college comedy shot through with dirty humour, slick dance routines and hum along tunes. Unfort…

#NEWPLAY FEST: Come to #AracaWorks! A #FREE week-long play reading series Dec. 5-9 at 7:30pm @arsnova by Arena Stage

ANNOUNCING ARACAWORKS WINTER 2011 A Reading Series of New Plays Featuring New Works By Sam Holcroft, Jacquelyn Reingold, Kenneth Lin, Eli Clark, and Caroline V. McGraw Admission is free and …

STAGE TUBE: Jason Graae Stars in Episode 3 of 'Outside the Box!' by BroadwayWorld TV

The second episode of Outside the Box has been posted. In the latest episode, Jason Graae Forever Plaid, The Grand Tour, Falsettos is asked to star in a new musical for the Outside The Box M…

SCIENCE?: The Joy of Theater by CultureFuture

I wish I could believe this, but this shit sounds bananas: According to a new UK study involving Apple and the London School of Economics — reported by Hannah Thomas at Marie Claire — p…

A Snow White Christmas

Legit Reviews: The Lythgoes return to the El Portal Theater with their take on another traditional fairytale in "A Snow White Christmas"

BWW:UK AWARDS 2011: Winners Announced Tomorrow! by Carrie Dunn

We can exclusively reveal that TWO of the West End's hit shows tied in the voting for Best New Musical, meaning that they'll be sharing the award.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Legit Reviews: The most thoughtful and scintillating reading of the Webber/Rice rock opera since its 1969 recording.

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A closing reception will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. for the exhibition "Antonio Petruccelli: Master Illustrator" at The Frank L. Melega Art Museum, Historic Flatiron Building, 71 Market St., B…

BWW Interviews: Toronto's Sergio Trujillo Comes Home for Memphis by Kelly Cameron

Sergio Trujillo has had a meteoric rise to success in the world of choreography, at one point having an unprecedented four shows on the Great White Way at the same time. Raised in Toronto, …

#NEWPLAY TEXT: @nyneofuturists Connecting Online Community to Create Twitter Plays by Arena Stage

Twitter plays, part CXLII It’s Twitter Plays CXLII! This week’s assignment was: write a 1-tweet play that takes place in a CAVE or UNDERGROUND. Here are your plays starting with @coreyal…

Stage Door: Chinglish, The Man Who Came To Dinner by Fern Siegel

For the cast of the glorious Kaufman & Hart 1939 comedy The Man Who Came To Dinner, words are currency. In this fast, fizzy production at Theatre at St. Clement's, Sheridan Whiteside (Jim Br…

#NEWPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT: Former Florida Stage Artistic Director named Artistic Director of Arts Garage by Arena Stage

The void in the local theater scene caused by the sudden closure of Florida Stage may soon be filled. By the founding producing director of Florida Stage. Louis Tyrrell, who began the nonpro…

Stage rendition of 'Tom Sawyer' honors Twain's classic

For a lot of Americans, Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was a milestone: the first "big" book they read, the first book that proved too exciting to put down.

‘High,’ with Kathleen Turner, to begin national tour by Chris Muther

Two-time Golden Globe® winner, Academy Award® & Tony Award® nominee Kathleen Turner will launch the National Tour of Matthew Lombardo’s play HIGH, December 6 – 11, 2011 at the Cutler …

Fairy Tale by Doug Marino

Just because the seats are a little uncomfortable or the location is slightly off the beaten path, don't miss a wonderful opportunity to see the re-imagination of 5 classic fairy tales unfol…

Classical Music Preview: Appreciating Ottorino Respighi’s “Lauda per la Natività del Signore” by Arts Fuse Editor

A guide to help listeners appreciate Chorus pro Musica's upcoming performance of Resphighi's "Lauda per la Natività del Signore," which makes exquisite musical drama of a medieval hymn of p…

MODERN MUSIC MASTERS: Alexandre Desplat Talks TWILIGHT, HARRY POTTER, CARNAGE, Polanski & More by Pat Cerasaro

Having composed the musical scores for some of the biggest films of the century so far, Alexandre Desplat has displayed an uncanny ability to tap into the thoughts, emotions and even the ver…

THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER Opens Off-B'way 12/4 by BroadwayWorld

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company is presenting Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman’s THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER starring Jim Brochu as Sheridan Whiteside and Ton…

Arts | New Jersey: ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’ at the Paper Mill Playhouse — Review by Anita Gates

“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” based on the 1954 movie musical and featuring Lorna Luft in a supporting role, runs at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, N.J., through Dec. 24.

The Joys of BAM by Elsa Dixler

A bumper-car ride down memory lane for habitués of the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

New Theatre’s Twain and Shaw Not Engrossing Enough by Bill Hirschman

Bill Schwartz as Twain listens to Stephen Neal as Shaw holding forth / Photo by Eileen Suarez By Bill Hirschman An intriguing premise and the words of two witty literary giants are not enoug…

Promethean Sponsors Theater for Kids by Bill Hirschman

The Promethean Theatre, best known for its thought-provoking and irreverent fare, is continuing its children’s programming this season with Jingles, Jokes & Jollies: A Tropical Holiday…

Flynn’s Play Color the Sky Gets NYC Reading by Bill Hirschman

President of the Palm Beach Theater Guild Patrick Henry Flynn, who has been heading the effort to preserve and reopen the Royal Poinciana Playhouse in Palm Beach, is in New York to hear a fr…

Playwriting Group Meets by Bill Hirschman

Playwriting Group Meets The Playwrights Drama Group, affiliate with the Writers’ Network of South Florida, will hold readings of its members’ short plays on Monday, Dec. 12, in Fort Laud…

New Theatre’s Twain and Shaw Not Engrossing Enough by Bill Hirschman

An intriguing premise and the words of two witty literary giants are not enough to build an engrossing evening in New Theatre’s world premiere of Chambers Stevens’ comedy, Twain and Shaw…

You Can Have Your Little Play, But The Talkbacks Are Outlawed

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Photo Flash: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour - Red Carpet! by BroadwayWorld

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour opened in Las Vegas yesterday, and the stars, as well as Jackson's family, hit the red carpet to pay homage to the late King of Pop and celebrate the …

EXCLUSIVE: Betty Buckley to Record 'AH MEN! The Boys of Broadway' Album by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com is very excited to share news straight from Tony-winner Betty Buckley that she will soon head back into the studio to record a new album capturing songs from her recent and…

Review: A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

34 years relevant, this year’s edition of Goodman Theatre’s “cash cow” – a reverent revival of the classic 85-page Christmas gift to the world – resonates more than ever before, …

Thoughts on the phony progressive politics of the theatre by Thomas Garvey

Gandhi's statue at Occupy Boston.You know, I am not really an activist, but I do try to get out there when it counts, when showing up makes a difference. I support Occupy Boston financially…

Casting Director for TheaterWorks' MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT Speaks Out by BroadwayWorld

As TheaterWorks' production of THE MOTHERFKER WITH THE HAT comes to a close, the controversy surrounding the casting process does not.

The Sunday Giveaway: 2 Tickets to Burning at The New Group by Ken Davenport

There is a lot I could tell you about Burning, the new play by Thomas Bradshaw that is premiering at The New Group right now. But I think this says it all . . . WARNING: Explicit Material- n…

PHOTO FLASH: Carlo Alban, Penny Arcade, Celia Keenan-Bolger, James Rado et al. at Occupy Broadway by Dan Bacalzo

Occupy Broadway, a 24-hour performance protest event, was held at Paramount Plaza, a privately owned public space (POPS) at 50th and Broadway near Times Square, from Friday, December 2 at 6p…

Fuse Music Review / Commentary: A Dispatch from the Border by Steve Elman

Boston Conservatory's New Music Festival is inspiring a series of critical and speculative commentaries from Fuse Jazz Critic Steve Elman. Here is the first.

Photo Flash: See the Cover of Gavin Creel's New Single, NOISE! by BroadwayWorld

Actor and singer Gavin Creel has appeared in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and the 2009 revival of HAIR and on Broadway, as well as PROMETHEUS BOUND at a.r.t. in Cambridge, MA., the 2004 Broadway…

Review: Faust by David Finkle

Des McAnuff's updated production of Goethe's opera is very well-sung but suffers from too many unhelpful directorial notions.

Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour Opens in Las Vegas! by BroadwayWorld

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil will present Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World TourTM in cities throughout the US through 2012.

Feature: Cillian Murphy Is the Misterman by Chris Kompanek

The acclaimed film star returns to the stage in Enda Walsh's provocative one-man show.

Photo & Audio Preview - The Next Generation: Nicholas Lloyd-Webber's Debut Musical THE LITTLE PRINCE by BroadwayWorld

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical adaptation of THE LITTLE PRINCE runs from December 1 through January 15 at the Lyric Belfast. Directed by Richard Croxford, th…

Vaudeville Movie Double Header on TCM Tonight by Trav S.D.

One of the most enjoyable parts of working on No Applause and this blog has been watching Hollywood bio-pics of the great vaudevillians. There are more of these movies than you know, scores …

Pictures and Performance Free at the Brick Today by Trav S.D.

Don’t miss some of New York’s top illustrators and comics artists in this free event at the Brick Theater today! The Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival  presents a unique per…

Review: Hamlet by Jake Orr

If theatre is a live product then Thomas Ostermeier’s Hamlet is a wake-up call to British directors who continually present the undead of theatre – the sort of theatre that merel…

Anachronism Steampunk Thingie by Trav S.D.

Tonight! For more info go to http://www.TheAnachronismNYC.com

Lillian Russell by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Lillian Russell (full bio here). Here’s an extremely cool COLOR clip of her from 1913! She’s well past her prime but that hardly  diminishes the other-w…

Misterman by Clifford Lee Johnson III

In this dark but vital one-man play from Enda Walsh, Cillian Murphy is a would-be savior living in an abandoned factory who descends from divine messenger to murderous madman.

NY Review: 'The Cherry Orchard' by David Sheward

Director Andrei Belgrader transforms Chekhov's tender comedy-drama of a displaced Russian family into a manic one-ring circus. Even sterling performances can't save it.

BWW's On This Day - December 4, 2011

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

WOS TV: Your 2012 Nominees Discuss Awards Accolades

The 2012 Whatsonstage.com Awards were launched on Friday (2 December 2011) at a packed industry event held at London’s Cafe de Paris, in the heart of the West End. More than 600 actor…

Mad Women by David Sheward

Performance artist John Fleck combines pop culture with autobiography in a bizarre "psychological burlesque" paying tribute to the legendary Judy Garland and his mother.

Outside The Box Episode 3 by Bruce Kimmel

Outside The Box Episode 3 by Outside The Box

Outside The Box Episode 3 Brilliant performer Jason Graae is asked to star in a new musical for the Outside The Box Theatre Company. What is the musical? Will he accept? Stay tuned. From…

Friends and Relations by Erik Haagensen

Marc Castle's straightforward comedy-drama about a group of gay male friends living in Manhattan from 1977 to 1987 feels like one of those interchangeable TLA Video gay indie releases.

The Man Who Came to Dinner by Marc Miller

Kaufman and Hart's satire of celebrity and self-reinvention still amuses, but Jim Brochu's blustery Sheridan Whiteside doesn't reverberate as fully as one would like.

theartsdesk in Kerala: Making Hay in God's Own Country by Dylan Moore

Thiruvananthapuram, capital city of the state of Kerala in the far south-west of India, is as crowded with people as its name is with syllables. By mid-November, most of the monsoon rains ha…

Los Angeles Theater Review: THE NIGHT WATCHER (Kirk Douglas Theatre) by Harvey Perr

TELL US A STORY, AUNTIE CHARLAYNE If I were a child, I would want Auntie Charlayne to tuck me in and tell me a story. Why? Because Auntie Charlayne –  that’s Charlayne Woodard – …

Catch Me If You Can (Broadway)- Our Family Tree- LIVE by Darreyl102

Catch Me If You Can (Broadway)- Our Family Tree- LIVE I own no rights- only posting! Featuring Aaron Tveit, Linda Hart, Kerry Butler and Nick Wyman. From: darreyl102 Views: 0 0 ratings…

Jerry Adler: Witness To Broadway History

Stage Manager, Director, Producer – And Now Late-In-Life Actor   Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageTo some people, Jerry Adle…

Behind the "Phantom" Mask: Kevin Gray at Hartt School

Star of "Phantom," "Miss Saigon," Had New Leading Role as Teacher   Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook PageKevin Gray has taken off the …

Chicago Theater Review: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (American Theater Company) by Dan Zeff

IT’S A WONDERFUL PRODUCTION A stage adaptation of the movie classic It’s a Wonderful Life premiered in Connecticut in 1997 and, before long, the adaptation became a staple of the regiona…

PianoFight and Daniel Heath and Christmas by Tim

I wanted to let you know about something that’s quickly becoming a San Francisco indie theater tradition: PianoFight’s FORKING II: A Merry FORKING! Christmas by my friend Daniel Heat…

Chicago Theater Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Goodman Theatre) by Dan Zeff

A CAROL FOR THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE The Goodman Theatre is the custodian of the most popular tradition in Chicagoland holiday entertainment, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The 2…

Los Angeles Theater Review: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS (A Noise Within) by Harvey Perr

TWISTED LITTLE PASSIONS IN THE SUBURBS Now that A Noise Within –  the Southern California repertory theater company dedicated to the classics – has gotten a snazzy new suburban theater …

The Abominable Showman, December 4, 2011 by The Charlebois Post

Reaching for the starsCelebrated director, actor and author Greg Kramer – currently co-starring in Oliver! at the National Arts Centre – on being out, challenging himself, and working wi…

First Person: Jeremy Taylor and Tanner Harvey on Big Plans by The Charlebois Post

BIG PLANS AT THE FREESTANDING ROOMA Theatrical Experimentby Jeremy Taylor and Tanner Harvey(photos courtesy of the company)Every experiment needs a hypothesis. Ours went like this. If w…

nytheatre.com review

Fairy Tale Offers Adult Twists on Classic Stories reviewed by Nicholas Linnehan

Review - Jacques Brel Returns & Wild Animals You Should Know by Michael Dale

Save on Tickets to The Toymaker's Apprentice

Here's a merry new musical, just in time for the holidays!—Save $4

Save on Tickets to Dziewczyna

A theatrical concert that tells the story of a young Polish girl named Elżbieta.—Save $5

Save on Tickets to Balls...the Musical?

Billed as an "unruly quintet of testosterone-laden performers."—Pay only $38

Save on Tickets to The Gayest Christmas Pageant Ever!

This holiday camp-fest is a fast-paced comedy packed with hilarious dialog and over-the-top characters.—Save 15%

Save on Tickets to Burning

In searing and graphic tales of self-invention and sexual identity, the play attacks the pretenses of the worlds of art and theatre.—Pay only $39

Oysters Orgasms Obituaries Opens at La MaMa's First Floor Theatre Dec. 4 by Michael Gioia

La MaMa presents the world premiere of Oysters Orgasms Obituaries, described as "a tour de force play about motherhood in three acts," opening Dec. 4, following previews that began…

ON THE RECORD: Holiday Gift List of 2011 — Kate Baldwin, Death Takes a Holiday, Book of Mormon and More by Steven Suskin

The holiday season has arrived yet again, bringing with it this column's annual list of recommended CDs from the past year.

Cyndi Lauper & Friends NYC Concert, With Clay Aiken, Rosie O'Donnell, Alan Cumming, Harvey Fierstein, Presented Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans

Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays will be presented Dec. 4 at the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan to help raise awareness about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth hom…

New York Stage and Film Honors Christopher Plummer and More Dec. 4 by Adam Hetrick

Tony and Emmy Award winner Christopher Plummer is among the honorees of the New York Stage and Film's annual winter gala Dec. 4 in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel.

Dianne Wiest, Josh Hamilton, John Turturro, Michael Urie Take a Swing at The Cherry Orchard, Opening Dec. 4 by Kenneth Jones

Classic Stage Company's new production of Anton Chekhov's tragicomic classic The Cherry Orchard, featuring John Turturro as Lopakhin, Dianne Wiest as Ranevskaya and Daniel Davis as G…

The Man Who Came to Dinner, With Jim Brochu and Cady Huffman, Opens Off-Broadway Dec. 4 by Adam Hetrick

The Peccadillo Theater Company's Off-Broadway revival of Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner, staring Drama Desk winner Jim Brochu, officially opens Dec. 4 a…

Drama League Offers A Conversation with Elaine Paige Dec. 4 by Andrew Gans

Elaine Paige, who is currently playing Carlotta Campion in the Kennedy Center's critically acclaimed production of James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning Follies at …

Misterman, With Cillian Murphy, Opens at St. Ann's Warehouse Dec. 4 by Adam Hetrick

Enda Walsh's dark solo comedy Misterman, starring Cillian Murphy in his U.S. stage debut, officially opens Dec. 4 at St. Ann's Warehouse.

UNLOCK THE VAULT: Dec. 4, When "Glee" Stars Roamed Broadway by Robert Viagas

In celebration of Playbill’s new site, Playbill Vault, we offer a month-long theatrical treasure hunt! Playbill Vault offers an interactive treasure trove for theatre fans, students, a…

Persons of interest: Jillian Vitko and Justin Mohr of 'The Baristas'

"The Baristas" is a caffeine-fueled Web sitcom set in Pittsburgh. Created by Justin Kownacki, it revolves around the misadventures and complicated relationships of its ensemble cast of chara…