In the Ring With Alex Timbers, Director of Rocky the Musical

He hadn’t seen the movie when he knew he wanted to make it a musical.-- Delivered by Feed43 service

Onefivezeroseven – review by Jane Howard

This dance theatre piece celebrates the joys and struggles of Australian youth, but is lacking in insight and emotional punchJane Howard

FRIGID New York Interview - Gregg Barrios of "I-DJ" by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonShow: I-DJWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/IDJFrigidFestivalPhoto credit: Warren PeaceGregg Barrios is a playwright, poet and journalist. He is a 2013 USC Annenbe…

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 2/22-2/23/2014

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, February 23, 2014 - Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Maria von Trapp, ‘Sound of Music’ Daughter, Dies at 99 by Emma G. Fitzsimmons

Ms. von Trapp was the last survivor of the singing Austrian siblings made famous by Broadway and Hollywood.    

‘Strictly Ballroom: The Musical’ Gets Sydney Dancing by Patrick Frater

Australian director Baz Luhrmann took to the streets of Sydney Sunday to organize a dance extravaganza teasing the launch of “Strictly Ballroom: The Musical.”

Jessica Lang Dance by Theasy.com

Jessica Lang Dance Joyce Theatre, Off Broadway Reviewed by Zahra Sadjadi BOTTOM LINE: Relatively new modern dance company incorporates art media to create innovative, emotional, and visua…

Hottest Articles on BWW from Sunday, Feb. 23

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Photos: Photos: WhatsOnStage Awards 2014 Winners

All the winners from the WhatsOnStage Awards 2014 including Gavin Creel, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Haydn Gwynne, Alexia Khadime, Stephen Ashfield, Leigh Zimmerman, David Walliams, Sher…

‘The Cole Porter Project: It’s All Right With Me’ at The In Series by Jane Coyne by Jane Coyne

Cole Porter met the Capitol Steps at Source last night as the In Series premiered its highly entertaining musical review to a sold-out house of enthusiastic fans. Conceived, written, and dir…

Adelaide Fringe: MONO by Stephen House

There is not as much performance art around now-days as there was in the 80s /90s. So it’s a great surprise to strike this unique and out-there piece which encapsulates the sometimes undef…

Theatre News: Book of Mormon, Harry Potter stars and Open Air Theatre among 2014 WhatsOnStage Award winners

The 14th annual Awards were announced this evening during a star-studded Concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre

Theatre News: Full List: The winners of the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards

The Book of Mormon claimed four awards, as did the Michael Grandage Company; Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint both claimed acting honours, while Helen Mirren added to …

Theatre News: Full List: Winners of the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards

The Book of Mormon claimed four awards, as did the Michael Grandage Company; Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint both claimed acting honours, while Helen Mirren added to …

‘A Soldier’s Play’ at 2nd Star Productions by Maria Kuhns by Maria Kuhns

2nd Star Productions’ A Soldiers Play takes place in 1944 at the U.S Army’s racially segregated Fort Neal, Louisiana. Set at the height of World II, this compelling drama by Charles …

'Another Era' in Vienna

For the better part of six decades, the Waldorf Astoria's grand ballroom has reverted to the 1800s for the Viennese Opera Ball in New York around this time of year.

Noises Off – review by Jessica Keath

A hugely enjoyable production of Frayn’s classic farce was punctuated with so much applause it felt like a carnival, writes Jessica KeathJessica Keath

Thodos dancers take on big themes in winter program

HEDY WEISS: “Changes of Phase,” a collaboration with Studio Gang Architects, feels unfinished, but “Tsuru” arrives fully polished.

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Feb. 23

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Photos: Photos: Stars arrive for the 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards

In our first gallery to go live from the Prince of Wales Theatre, nominees including Cush Jumbo, Cynthia Erivo, Willemijn Verkaik, Alexia Khadime, Daniel Mays, Rosalie Craig, Jack Huston, Da…

Love and Bridges. In The Heights With Lin-Manuel and Rita Moreno. The Week in New York Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Call it the Upper West Side Story:  Lin-Manuel Miranda interviewed Rita Moreno about her Oscar-winning role in the 1961 film “West Side Story” before a screening of the film at …

Anything is possible: Sydney’s independent theatre revolution by David Allen

Well it’s official, this month Sydney audiences resoundingly welcomed the return of the independent musical. With William Finn’s Falsettos playing at the Eternity and Sweet Charity at th…

Review: Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships/The Cupid Players at Stage 773 by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED “You don’t have to be smart to laugh at farts,” Louis C.K. sagely explained in one of his many oft-quoted interviews, “But you have to be stupid not to.” The ensemble o…

Fuse Flash: Proposal — A More Creative Approach to Teaching Writing by Daniel Bosch

I believe a Bauhaus-type approach might help lead to needed reform in the teaching of creative writing.

Alexis Fishman’s ‘Star’ to rise in New York by David Allen

Australian music theatre star Alexis Fishman (Dusty, Kiss of the Spider Woman) will feature as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival in her smash hit one woman show co-penned with Ja…

Krapp’s Last Tape – review by Van Badham

As director and performer of Beckett’s play, Robert Wilson shows his mastery of multiple theatrical disciplines, writes Van BadhamVan Badham

‘Spring Awakening’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by David Friscic by David Friscic

I had never seen a production of Spring Awakening before so I was thrilled to attend the current production now playing at the highly –esteemed Kensington Arts Theatre(though, indeed, I ha…

BWW TV Exclusive: CUTTING-EDGE COMPOSERS CORNER - Adam Kantor & Preston Sadleir Perform Zack Zadek's 'Something There' by BroadwayWorld TV

What happens when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak discuss a groundbreaking idea That's what composer Zack Zadek explores in the song 'Something There' from his musical The Crazy Ones. Adam Kant…

Theatre News: Live Blog: The 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards Concert at the Prince of Wales Theatre

It's that time of year again! Find out who won the public vote across 27 categories as the 14th annual WhatsOnStage Awards take place in London's West End

Drag Queen Stole My Dress – Location, Tickets, Reviews by Lindsay Barenz

In Drag Queen Stole My Dress, part of the FRIGID New York 2014 theater festival, writer and performer Gillian English recounts the story of her broken engagement to be married and subsequen…

DYING CITY & TWO ROOMS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

Revivals of two one-act plays about the collateral damage of war (especially on the ones who are left behind to deal with the consequences) make for a deeply compelling and richly provocativ…

Theater News: Harry Potter Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint Win 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards Along With The Book of Mormon's Gavin Creel and Mo

England's only audience-choice awards were also bestowed upon the likes of Helen Mirren, Haydn Gwynne, and Michael Grandage.

Bway Glass Menagerie Blows Out Candle, 2/23 by David Lefkowitz

John Tiffany’s wildly acclaimed revival of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” ends its extended run today, Feb. 23, at Broadway’s Booth Theater. The prod…

Spotlight On...Jonathan A. Goldberg by Michael Block

Name: Jonathan A. GoldbergHometown: Hawthorne, NJEducation: BA, Gallatin, NYU ; MFA, Tisch, NYUFavorite Credits: Land Whale Murders, Luck of the Ibis (Shelby Company); Winner of the 2013 Hud…

Critique of the Week by Colin Mitchell

Ernest really likes Firemen currently playing at the Atwater Village Theatre. So did I. But as usual – especially when he’s feeling good about something – he lays it all do…

Fuse Film Review: “Stranger by the Lake” — An Eerie, Stylish Homoerotic Thriller by Gerald Peary

This death trip romance is powerful, weird, and intoxicating -- until its final scenes.

San Diego "The Winter's Tale" and World Premiere "The Who & the What" and "The Winter's Tale" by Bill Eadie

San Diego's two largest theatre companies, the La Jolla Playhouse and the Old Globe, recently hosted major openings within days of each other. Turns out that both plays were about the variet…

Dancers explore female sensuality and aggression in LeeSaar The Company program by Sarah Kaufman

“These ladies look like they could win all the gold in the Olympics,” said a man in the audience after Saturday’s performance at the American Dance Institute in Rockville. He was talki…

Singing, playing as good as it gets in Lyric’s ‘Rusalka’

The director takes a serious, stylish approach to Dvorak’s opera of a prince and his doomed love affair with a water nymph.

Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint win at WhatsOnStage Awards by Anita Singh

Harry Potter stars win acting prizes at the WhatsOnStage Awards in London's West End    

News: The Book of Mormon and Michael Grandage Company win big at Whatsonstage Awards by Nicola Merrifield

The Michael Grandage Company and The Book of Mormon have won the most prizes at this year’s Whatsonstage Awards, with both of them receiving four gongs each. Within the MGC five-play seaso…

Daniel Radcliffe wins WhatsOnStage best actor award by Maev Kennedy

Former Harry Potter star recognised for performance in The Cripple of Inishmaan while Rupert Grint also wins prizeFormer Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has won the WhatsOnStage best acto…

Theater News: ''Harry Potter'' Stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint Win 2014 WhatsOnStage Awards Along With ''The Book of Mormon'''s Gavin Creel an by Bethany Rickwald

Orfeh, Titus Burgess, Christina Bianco & More to Join Rachel Potter at 54 Below Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents X Factor finalist and Broadway's own Rachel Potter. Joining her for special guest performances are Orfeh Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever, Foot…

STAGE TUBE: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ashley Brown & More Strip Down with The Skivvies at 54 Below by Stage Tube

Broadway vets Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Ashley Brown and more joined The Skivvies for another edition of stripped down mashups at 54 Below this past Friday, Feb. 21. Check out performances featu…

Key of E by Theasy.com

Key of E Kraine Theatre, Frigid Festival, Off Broadway Reviewed by Weston Clay BOTTOM LINE: An apocalyptic rock musical that may be a little clunky, but still has some solid charm to offe…

Review: 'Lies' a truly verse-atile delight

Cheeky riff on Molière proves a witty confection at North Coast Rep.

POLL: Which Stage Star Will Make the Biggest Splash on the Big Screen? by BroadwayWorld

New Poll - Who will make the biggest splash on the big screen

Hurlyburly by Theasy.com

Hurlyburly The Chain Theatre, Variations Theatre Group, Off Broadway Reviewed by Scott Katzman BOTTOM LINE: A good rendering of a great play. Like many theatre-participating folk, there …

Review: Absence

Peter M. Floyd's new play tracks dementia.

BWW CD Reviews: Masterworks Broadway's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Excellently Preserves a Broadway Gem by David Clarke

There is no conceivable way that anyone had any idea how Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF would change the face of the theatre. It opened on October 13, 1962, and it went on to win bot…

Reviews: ''Absence'' by Carolyn Clay

And...Action! Broadway Stars Making the Leap From Stage to Screen in 2014 by BroadwayWorld

What do romance, supernatural disappearances, dystopian futures, mutants, singing fairy tale characters, lawyers, scientists, and The Four Seasons all have in common Broadway. Or at least Br…

Christian Curnyn: too hot to Handel by Tom Service

He's putting the shock into the baroque – and he couldn't care less about all the outrage he's causing. Maverick conductor Christian Curnyn says why sex, swearing and Stratocasters are jus…

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Review: Branched at curtainup.com/ by Jordan G. Teicher

The makings of a biting satire of contemporary life are there in Erin Mallon's playy, but an unnecessary grab for extra laughs spells its all too quick descent into absurdity and physical co…

Review: Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens, White Bear by Rebecca Pinnington

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is a dramatic and musical theatre piece, with music by Janet Hood and book and lyrics by Bill Russell, comprised of free verse poems and songs exp…

New Documentary Explores Life of Standby in Broadway Show

A new documentary on one of the most unusual jobs in show business is playing this week at Quad Cinema on West 13th Street.

Translations – review by Alfred Hickling

Crucible, SheffieldAn exemplary revival of what may be Brian Friel's greatest play makes a fine centrepiece to this season of his workBrian Friel's 1980 drama was born from twin impulses: th…

Review: Blaze, Sadler’s Wells by Ruby-Isla Cera-Marle

With flashing strobe lights, well-known tunes thumping and a cast of supremely talented street dancers, hip-hop dance company Blaze certainly know how to throw a party. The diverse group of …

NOCTURNE (ACTORS COMPANY): 83% – SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET Adam Rapp’s hypnotic, intricately written elegy for the fallout from an unimaginable family tragedy receives a resolute production, in which noted Belgian actor George Regout makes a…

Pains of Youth Turns into Pains of Theatre by Suzanna Bowling

Pains of Youth Turns into Pains of Theatre: In Ferdinand Bruckner’s 1923 play Pains of Youth, six young, talented, sexually screwed-up medical students are socially disillusioned in Vienna…

Review: Heist, Theatre Delicatessen by Amy Merrigan

So, it’s 9pm on a Wednesday and I find myself hiding behind a curtain from some security guards with my nose pressed against a window, looking out over Marylebone High Street with a guy I …

Transport Missed the Boat by Suzanna Bowling

Transport Missed the Boat: The idea behind Transport, the new musical at the Irish Repertory Theater is a great idea and would have made a better play.

Branched Left Me Out on a Limb by Suzanna Bowling

Branched Left Me Out on a Limb: I loved the set by Nick Francone and the InViolet Theater Company’s actors were really interesting.

Harry Hill: now giving his X Factor musical 110% by Alexis Petridis

TV Burp made Harry Hill the king of teatime telly. Now, with the blessing of Simon Cowell, he's written an X Factor musical, I Can't Sing – and he promises it will be funnyHarry Hill is si…

Up on the Marquee: MOTHERS AND SONS by Walter McBride

Mothers and Sons, the new play by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally and starring Tyne Daly, begins performances at Broadway's John Golden Theatre today, Sunday, Februa…

Maria von Trapp, Last of the Trapp Family Singers, Dies at 99 by Adam Hetrick

Maria von Trapp, the last of the Trapp Family Singers whose story inspired the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music, died Feb. 18 at the age of 99, according to published repor…

Hit Broadway Revival of The Glass Menagerie, With Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto and Celia Keenan-Bolger, Concludes Feb. 23 by Adam Hetrick

The critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, starring Tony Award winner Cherry Jones, Tony nominee Celia Keenan-Bolger and Zachary Quinto, ends i…

FIRST LISTEN: 30-Second Preview of Lea Michele's 'On My Way' from Debut Album LOUDER by BroadwayWorld

Glee star Lea Michele has debuted a first listen to 'On My Way,' a song from her upcoming debut album, LOUDER, set for a March 4 release. Click here to check out a sneak peek of the song on …

"The Unlikely Ascent of Sybil Stevens" - Thrust into the court of public opinion by Byrne Harrison

By Byrne HarrisonYou lead a normal, quiet life.  A job.  Friends and family.  The same thing as most everyone else.But imagine if society suddenly turned its spotlight on you.…

‘Moby-Dick’ at Washington National Opera by Jessica Vaughan by Jessica Vaughan

Board the Pequod for the East coast premier of Moby-Dick­, a new, dynamic opera from composer Jackie Heggie and his frequent collaborator, librettist Gene Scheer. Herman Melville’s classi…

Up On The Marquee: THE REALISTIC JONESES by Walter McBride

Will Eno's new play The Realistic Joneses is set to begin previews on Thursday, March 13, 2014, with an official opening night on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Lyceum Theatre 149 W 45th Stre…

New Whisperings: Meet KAT’s Director and Cast of ‘Spring Awakening’: Part 6: David Tuttle (Hanschen) by Joel Markowitz by Joel Markowitz

In Part 6 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre’s Spring Awakening, meet  David Tuttle, who is playing Hanschen. Joel: Why did you want to app…

Photo Flash: Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, Feb 22, Part 2 - First SIP from Off-Broadway's 'FIFTY SHADES!'; Plus 'BRIDGES,' WICKED & Mor by BroadwayWorld

Yesterday's SIPs come from Off-Broadway's 50 SHADES The Musical, Broadway's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, the national tours of WICKED, JERSEY BOYS, GHOST, and more

Kids’ Night On Broadway February 24-March 2, 2014-Tickets Still Available by Socialeyesnyc

Over 20 Broadway and Off Broadway shows are participating including: iLUMINATE, JERSEY BOYS, PIPPIN, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, MATILDA, KINKY BOOTS, THE LION KING, NEWSIES, ROCK OF AGES, BEAUTIFU…

Week Beyond Broadway 2/24-3/2 by Lindsay Barenz

The post Week Beyond Broadway 2/24-3/2 appeared first on Maxamoo.

Interview with Lear deBessonet by HowlRound

By Polly Carl, Lear deBessonet. Director Lear deBessonet dazzled audiences and critics with her direction of the Foundry Theatre’s production of Brecht’s "Good Person of Szechwan" first …

Seattle Rep "Venus in Fur" by David-Edward Hughes

Ives' tale, one rife with sexually provocative dialogue, takes place after a long day's journey turns into an even longer night for New York playwright/director Thomas, who has endured one e…

Howard Community College Presents Arts Collective Dance Company Concert March 6th to 8th by Guest Author

Howard Community College Presents Arts Collective Dance Company Concert March 6-8, 2014 Continuing its tradition of bringing compelling and powerful dance to the Greater Baltimore Area, the …

Terrence McNally's MOTHERS AND SONS with Tyne Daly Begins Performances on Broadway Today by BroadwayWorld

Mothers and Sons, the new play by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally and starring Tyne Daly, begins performances at Broadway's John Golden Theatre today, Sunday, Februa…

Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ at Kensington Arts Theatre by Elliot Lanes

When the 2007 Tony Award winning musical Spring Awakening opened on Broadway in December of 2006 it was revolutionary for a number of reasons. It featured a cast of young talent including Le…

Fuse CD Review: SHUFFLE Concert — An Inspired Experiment in “Musical Democracy” by Susan Miron

SHUFFLE Concert has invented their own distinctive rules to performance, and their innovative approach, with its inspired programming, has been a hit.

‘Rent’ at American University by Bev Fleisher by Bev Fleisher

Jonathan Larson, who wrote the original book, music and lyrics for Rent, summarized the musical in one sentence: ‘Rent is about a community and about celebrating life in the face of death …

Victoria Melody: 'Dog shows were much more hostile than beauty pageants'

What happened when performance artist Victoria Melody started entering beauty contests and put her basset hound into dog shows? She won Mrs Brighton – and Major Tom won Biggest Ears in the…

Thinking Cap’s Pool (No Water) Dives In Artistic Schadenfreude by Bill Hirschman

Jealousy, ego and unbridled schadenfreude that exist in any human being seem to be intensified among the rarefied spirits we call artists – at least that seems to be thrust of Mark Ravenhi…

PHOTO CALL: Rose Hemingway, Tony Roberts, Matt Dengler Star in Mufti Smiling, The Boy Fell Dead by Joseph Marzullo

The York Theatre Company's production of Smiling, The Boy Fell Dead, part of the Winter 2014 Musicals in Mufti Series Celebrating Sheldon Harnick, began its weekend of performances Feb. …

The Algonquin Kid – Musicals “R” Us – Part 10 by Sandi Durell

By Michael Elihu Colby   Part 10: Musicals “R” Us     1966 was a very good year to have a grandmother who liked taking her grandkids to Broadway musicals. ...The post The Alg…

Theatre Review: Same Same But Different fails to enliven by Robert Cushman

Anita Majumdar’s new piece Same Same But Different consists of two thematically linked one-act plays, which may be a sly reason for that perplexing title. It also makes for a long evening

BWW TV: Chatting with the Company of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL- Meet the Cast! by BroadwayWorld TV

Heathers The Musical, the new musical stage adaptation of Daniel Waters' iconic 1989 dark comedy film, will get its New York Premiere beginning Saturday, March 15. The show is set to open on…

Last Of The 'Sound Of Music' Von Trapps Dies At 99

Maria Von Trapp, the last of the seven-member Trapp Family Singers that inspired the play and film, died on Tuesday at her home in Vermont.

Laurel and Hardy in “Wrong Again” by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of one of the most perfect Laurel and Hardy comedies Wrong Again (1929). It wasn’t until relatively late in life that I discovered the tru…

BWW's On This Day - February 23, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Sleeping Beauty, Royal Ballet, review by Louise Levene

In the Royal Ballet's production of Sleeping Beauty, Steven McRae works his magic on moves that pass unnoticed in lesser hands, says Louise Levene    

Interviews: Alfie Boe: another string… by Matthew Hemley

Well known for his performances in musicals such as Les Miserables, Alfie Boe talks to Matthew Hemley about the challenges of TV acting and the extra dimension it brings to his career

Theater: A look at Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s spring season by Marcus Crowder

Four plays are being staged now in Ashland.

Theater: ‘Cocoanuts’ and more at Oregon Shakespeare Festival by Marcus Crowder

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival knows a good thing when it produces it. Two years ago the festival had a critical and audience hit with its extremely funny production of the Marx Brothers&#x…

A Taste of Honey: still causing a buzz by Tim Walker

As Shelagh Delaney's landmark play, A Taste of Honey, gets a National Theatre revival, Tim Walker finds it dated yet still of major cultural importance    

Ray Cooney: 'I'd love to see Miranda in one of my plays' by Cole Moreton

Undeterred by box-office disaster, the master of farce is back, writes Cole Moreton    

Disney tries its luck on Broadway again with 'Aladdin' by Joe Dziemianowicz

Rub a lamp, wish for success and — poof! — you’ve got it. Guaranteeing that a Broadway show becomes a hit should be so simple. But it takes more than high hopes and an accommodating ge…

Video Flash: The Other Josh Cohen Opens Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen's original musical comedy takes the New Jersey stage.

SLSO gives bassoon to Marissa Elementary in memory of fellow musician

Soprano Christine Brewer brought the orchestra and the school together.

Bryan Cranston & More Set For ALL THE WAY Talkback Tonight by Pat Cerasaro

Broadway headliner and multi-award-winning small screen star Bryan Cranston stars as President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new Broadway drama ALL THE WAY and the actor joins a number of other n…

Carrie Underwood & More Comment On New SOUND OF MUSIC Inspired Hirschfeld Art by Pat Cerasaro

NBC's live music event THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE may have been seen by millions and became a hit around the country with replayed airings and the newly available DVD and CD, yet the most comme…

Video Flash: ''The Other Josh Cohen'' Opens Tonight at Paper Mill Playhouse by Editorial Staff

Sunday Feature: Interview - Playwright Kawa Ada on The Wanderers by The Charlebois Post

Trauma, Collaboration, and Powerhouse Women One of the main things is that I want audiences to come away having seen a play from the vantage point of an Afghan.by Keely Kwok @kwokl…

How a French masterpiece stolen from a German museum came to St. Louis

Some art confiscated by the Nazis wasn't saved by Monuments Men, but by private collectors like Joseph Pulitzer.

It's a Family Affair! Mothers and Sons, Starring Tony Winner Tyne Daly, Begins Performances on Broadway by Broadway.com

Terrence McNally's Mothers and Sons, starring Tony winner Tyne Daly, Tony nominee Bobby Steggert and Frederick Weller, begins performances on Broadway February 23. Directed by Tony …

This Week’s Picks: Take a Frozen Master Class, Kiss Zachary Quinto Farewell & Meet Oz's New Denizens by Lindsay Champion

Hey. You, watching "Defying Gravity" videos on YouTube. Ever think of actually going outside? There's a whole new world of things to see and do in New York City this week! It&#…

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Aladdin, If/Then, Heathers: The Musical, Bullets Over Broadway and Cinderella with Carly Rae Jepsen by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com's weekly recap of its coverage of Broadway performances, celebrity interviews, web series and opening nights – in case they were missed the first time around.

PLAYBILL POLL: What Musical Would You Like to See Return to Broadway? by Jared Clough

Following the recent, acclaimed concert version of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic at Avery Fisher Hall, we wondered: What musicals would readers like to see return to Broadway?

Get In On the Act: Playbill.com's Guide to Immersive Theatre by Carey Purcell

Dinner and a show doesn't have to involve a restaurant and a theatre anymore; instead, audience members might find themselves enjoying a meal sitting next to a cast member or sipping on …

ON THE RECORD: Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's Fun Home by Steven Suskin

This week's column discusses the original cast album of Fun Home, the new musical by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron.

PLAYBILL POLL: What Musical Would You Like to See Staged in Concert? by Jared Clough

Following the recent, acclaimed concert version of the Tony Award-winning musical Titanic at Avery Fisher Hall, we wondered: What musicals would readers like to see in a full concert staging?

Tyne Daly and Frederick Weller Explore Relationships of Mothers and Sons, Beginning Feb. 23 On Broadway by Michael Gioia

Mothers and Sons, a new drama by four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally that stars Tony winner Tyne Daly as a mother paying a surprise visit to her late son's ex-partne…

THE SCREENING ROOM: West Side Story Performances, Scenes and Spoofs by Playbill Staff

The United Palace Theatre hosts a screening of the film musical "West Side Story" Feb. 23, presented by Lin-Manuel Miranda and featuring a conversation with the film's Anita, A…

54 Below's New Sundays Spotlights Work of Charles Strouse, Amanda Green and Steve Marzullo Feb. 23 by Michael Gioia

New Sundays, 54 Below's ongoing series that debuts new work from New York-based musical theatre writers, continues Feb. 23 at the Manhattan nightspot.

"West Side Story" Plays United Palace Theatre Feb. 23; Lin-Manuel Miranda Chats with Film Star Rita Moreno by Carey Purcell

The United Palace Theatre hosts a screening of the film musical "West Side Story" Feb 23.

Steve Rosen, David Rossmer, Hannah Elless Star in The Other Josh Cohen, Opening Feb. 23 at Paper Mill by Andrew Gans

The Paper Mill Playhouse's production of the new musical The Other Josh Cohen officially opens Feb. 23 at 7 PM following previews that began Feb. 19.