IMPRESSIONS OF: Shen Wei Dance Arts' "Map & Variations" by The Dance Enthusiast

"An unassuming meditation, this solo makes you understand why his handsome company has such a peaceful glow, with no evidence of any bones to obstruct their flow." Deirdre Towers, New York, …

Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana in "Act One"

Tony Shalhoub and Santino Fontana discuss Lincoln Center Theater's production of "Act One," which has been nominated for five Tony Awards. The play is written and directed by James Lapine, b…

World Premiere of Too Much Sun, Starring Linda Lavin and Jennifer Westfeldt, Begins Previews at Vineyard May 1 by Carey Purcell

The Vineyard Theatre's world-premiere production of Nicky Silver's Too Much Sun, starring Tony Award winner Linda Lavin and Tony nominee Jennifer Westfeldt, begins previews May …

CD Set "Sheldon Harnick: Hidden Treasures," Featuring Audra McDonald, Brian d'Arcy James, Hugh Martin, Charlotte Rae, Released May 1 by Andrew Gans

A two-disc CD set entitled "Sheldon Harnick: Hidden Treasures, 1949-2013" is released May 1 via Amazon.com in conjunction with Harnick's 90th birthday.

Tonya Pinkins and Roscoe Orman Star in Off-Broadway's The Fabulous Miss Marie, Opening May 1 by Andrew Gans

Woodie King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre continues its 44th season with Ed Bullins' The Fabulous Miss Marie, which officially opens May 1 following previews that began April 17 at the C…

Newsies Star Jeremy Jordan Makes Solo Cabaret Debut in San Francisco May 1-4 by Andrew Gans

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein welcome stage and screen star Jeremy Jordan to Feinstein’s at the Nikko for four performances beginning May 1.

"I Know It Can Happen Again": Astoria Performing Arts Center Presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Allegro Beginning May 1 by Carey Purcell

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's musical Allegro plays the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, presented by the Astoria Performing Arts Center, beginning May 1 pri…

Lillias White Sings Work of Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman at 54 Below Beginning May 1 by Andrew Gans

Tony Award winner Lillias White (The Life, Fela!, Dreamgirls) debuts a new concert act at 54 Below beginning May 1.

You Can't Take It With You, Kate Rockwell, Steven Lutvak and More Added to Playbill Vault, Week Ending May 3 by Megan Dekic

When the Playbill Vault launched in December 2011, it included information on over 10,000 shows and 120,000 actors, creative teams and crew members who have worked or are currently working o…

Off-Broadway Return of David Byrne-Fatboy Slim Musical Here Lies Love Opens May 1 by Adam Hetrick

The open-ended Off-Broadway commercial run of Here Lies Love, the immersive David Byrne-Fatboy Slim musical about the lives of Filipino leaders Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos, officially opens …

Julia Mattison Is Ruby Manger May 1 at 54 Below; Julia Murney, Taylor Trensch Among Guests by Michael Gioia

Godspell actress Julia Mattison is Ruby Manger in her 54 Below solo show May 1. She is joined by Noel Carey, Andrew Kober, Taylor Trensch and Julia Murney.

Freestyle Love Supreme, With Chris Jackson and More, Returns to LCT3's Claire Tow Theatre May 1-2 by Adam Hetrick

Freestyle Love Supreme plays a four-performance return engagement at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater May 1-2.

Broadway's Leading Ladies Go Commercial, Part 3: Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, Liza Minnelli and More in Ads, 1990s-2014 by David Gewirtzman

Sit in front of a television set long enough, and you'll probably see a familiar Broadway face or two — and not just on your regularly scheduled programs, but in the commercials, t…

D.C.-Area Into the Woods Begins May 1; Kathie Lee Gifford Voices the Giant by Michael Gioia

"Today" show co-host Kathie Lee Gifford, who wrote the book and lyrics of Broadway's Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson, voices the Giant in the NextStop…

PLAYBILL PLAYLIST: Emily Skinner, Jason Graae, Stephen Cole and Inventing Mary Martin Cast Pick Martin Favorites by Michael Gioia

The York Theatre Company's world premiere of the new musical Inventing Mary Martin continues in an extended engagement through May 25. Here, the cast and creator pick their favorite perf…

Theresa Rebeck's The Understudy, With Dan Gonon, Gerrit Thurston and Kullan Edberg, Offered May 1-3 in NYC by Michael Gioia

Battalion Theatre opens its inaugural season with Theresa Rebeck's The Understudy May 1-3 at Under St. Mark's Theatre.

Too Much Sun, Starring Linda Lavin, Starts Preview Performances Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

The world premiere of Nicky Silver’s Too Much Sun, starring Tony winner Linda Lavin, begins performances at the Vineyard Theatre on May 1. The play recently announced that it has exten…

The Public Goes Disco! Here Lies Love Opens Off-Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Throw on your dancing shoes and hide the rest, because Here Lies Love celebrates its opening night on May 1. The Lucille Lortel nominated musical, which recently announced an upcoming London…

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EXCITING NEWS! by Kim

Here is the principal cast announcement for the new musical,  Amazing Grace, that was published today in Playbill.  I am excited to also announce that I will be Associate Directing! Co…

The Cripple of Inishmaan by Theasy.com

The Cripple of Inishmaan Broadway, Cort Theater Reviewed by Molly BOTTOM LINE: People can be jerks, and that makes for very funny characters. This is readily apparent in The Cripple of In…

AMERICAN IDOL Recap: Viewers' Choices Make Tough Night for IDOL Top-5, Ariana Grande Surprises Finalist (Updated w/ pictures) by Matt Tamanini

Well, now it's time to get serious. AMERICAN IDOL has navigated through a tumultuous Season XIII to get down to a fairly acceptable Top-5. Perhaps last week's goodbye to the tonally deficien…

Cherry Smoke A Look At Poverty by Suzanna Bowling

Cherry Smoke A Look At Poverty: The Working Theater, now in its 29th season off-Broadway, is a talented group which has odd choices in plays.

Things Unsaid " Three One-Act Plays by Ruth Antrich

Things Unsaid " Three One-Act Plays: Things Unsaid " three one-act plays " were presented this week at The Players Club, a historic venue on Gramercy Park.

First Nighter: "Red-Eye to Havre de Grace" Works and Doesn't by David Finkle

Before Red-Eye to Havre de Grace supposedly begins, a pleasant fellow in a Philadelphia Park Ranger's uniform...

Tony Nominees Make the Rounds

In a Tony race with few clear-cut winners, Tommy Tune feted the cast of 'After Midnight,' up for best musical, at his apartment while other nominees were spotted at the Tony nominees meet-an…

What Were the Four Last Things? by Suzanna Bowling

What Were the Four Last Things? The American premiere of Four Last Things is debuting at the American Globe Theater in New York.

Are The Creatives Among Us? by Joe Patti

One situation I meant to acknowledge in my post yesterday about whether proximity to others doing creative work spurred your own innovation was (for want of a better term) Steve Jobs’ …

Review: La bohème (Opera North)

Puccini's indelible tear-jerker returns to Leeds & Salford in a revival of Phyllida Lloyd's much-loved staging

CONFIRMED: Wicked Brisbane season dates announced by Erin James

John Frost has confirmed that WICKED will return to QPAC’s Lyric Theatre next year as part of the 10th Anniversary Australian tour. Four years after their debut season in Brisbane, …

Live Out Loud Trailblazers Gala by Barry

Billy PorterBilly Porter Tony Award Winner for Broadway's KINKY BOOTS hosted the 13 Annual Live Out Loud Young Trailblazers Gala at The TimesCenter on West 41st Street. The honorees at this …

People You Should Know . . . Liza de Weerd by Zack Calhoon

LIZA DE WEERD Recent stage work includes Lady Macbeth at Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Yolanda/Jody in the New York and Los Angeles Premieres of Pulp Shakespeare (Cherry Lane, SoHo Pla…

ALL THE WAY's Michael McKean Joins AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL by TV News Desk

Deadline writes that Michael McKean will join Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Bank in AMC's highly anticipated sequel to BREAKING BAD, to be titled BETTER CALL SAUL. He will take on one of the ser…

People You Should Know . . Ryann Weir by Zack Calhoon

RYANN WEIR has acted and/or written for actors at such wonderful institutions as Ars Nova, HERE Arts Center, The Roundabout, NYU, NYTW's E. 4th St. Theater, The Second City's Donny Skybox, T…

People You Should Know . . . Annie Tippe by Zack Calhoon

ANNIE TIPPE was the Associate Director for the TEAM's production of Mission Drift, which recently toured Australia and Hong Kong (dir. Rachel Chavkin). Directing credits include Aaron/Marie …

STAGE TUBE: Barbara Cook, Harvey Evans and More Wish Sheldon Harnick a Happy 90th Birthday! by Stage Tube

Below, check out a wonderful, impromptu birthday greeting to the great Sheldon Harnick, the Tony-winning Broadway writer, lyricist and composer whose work includes Fiddler on the Roof, She L…

'Red-Eye to Havre de Grace': Theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

He pioneered detective fiction, but Edgar Allan Poe's own death is a mystery 165 years later. The writer's end is imagined in "Red Eye to Havre de Grace." It's a mashup of moody music and mo…

'Red-Eye' chronicles Edgar Allan Poe's final journey by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Edgar Allan Poe is famous for his gothic tales, but his own life was mysterious, too. Or rather his own death: In October 1849 he disappeared while on a trip...

Theater Review: A Poet on the Skids in 'Red-Eye to Havre de Grace' by Charles Isherwood

"Red-Eye to Havre de Grace" finds Edgar Allan Poe near the end of his life, short of money, on an exhausting speaking tour and on the wrong train.

Santa Monica Playhouse presents Alan Aymie's A Child Left Behind by Sandra Zeitzew

A teacher's personal journey of trying to be a good educator while parenting a special needs child, and learning what it takes to be taught.  After a critically acclaimed extended runs at…

Theatre Review: 'Air Heart' by In-Flight Theater at the Baltimore Theatre Project by Morgan Halvorsen

Mara Neimanis has truly taken In-Flight Theater to a new level in her production of Air Heart. Written by Neimanis, and performed by her on a spectacular metal sculpture of a plane made by L…

Reviews: ''Red-Eye to Havre de Grace'' by Zachary Stewart

The Young Playwright's Theater's 'New Play Festival' by Amanda Gunther

Inspiring students to realize the power of their own voices for nearly 20 years, The Young Playwright's Theatre is hosting their annual New Play Festival. Held over a series of three evening…

Man In A Case: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Mikhail Baryshnikov stars in this reworking of two Chekhov short stories.read more

In Praise of the Proscenium Stage by Holger Syme

There is a conviction that haunts the English theatre: that proscenium stages create distance. That they create a fourth wall. That they are ultimately, somehow, undemocratic. And that all t…

Constructing an opera at UCSD

Susan Narucki's 'Sino alla morte' aims to touch the emotions, celebrate the voice

MARY POPPINS Cameras, Three-Sheet SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Poster & More Set for Debbie Reynolds' Profiles in History Auction, 5/17-18 by Movies News Desk

Profiles in History, the world's largest auctioneer of Hollywood memorabilia, is proud to present the third and final auction of Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood collection. 'Debbie Reynolds-The A…

'Truth Like the Sun' examines bright 1962 dreams

Book-It's "Truth Like the Sun," an adaptation of Jim Lynch's novel set in Seattle during the 1962 World's Fair, and in 2001, runs through May 18 at the Center House Theatre.

Party with the 2014 Tony Nominees! Photos From the Star-Studded Reception at the Paramount Hotel by Broadway.com

Now that Tony nominations have been announced, it’s time to party! Click for photos of the 2014 Tony nominees all together for the first time at the Paramount Hotel in New York City on…

St. Louis introduces new program for new musicals

Three award-winning shows will be given concert-style productions through Mainstreet Musicals. 

Daisy Eagan to Bring ONE FOR MY BABY to 54 Below, 5/4 by BroadwayWorld

Tony winner Daisy Eagan The Secret Garden, James Joyce's The Dead will bring 'One For My Baby' to 54 Below this Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 930 p.m.

Theatre News: Some of DC Theater's Biggest Names Return for the Theatre Lab's Fourth Annual Dramathon by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Theatre Lab's Dramathon, May 16 at 10:30 p.m. at Theater J, brings together Theatre Lab students and some of the Washington DC area's best-known professional actors in staged readings of…

Photo Flash: IF/THEN Star Idina Menzel Heads to Radio City, June 16; Tickets on Sale Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Idina Menzel's Facebook page just confirmed that the Tony-nominated star of Broadway's IFTHEN will be appearing in concert at Radio City Music Hall on June 16. The pre-sale begins tomorrow. …

THIS SUMMER, THE HOTTEST " AND COLDEST " DESTINATION IS THE SOLAR SYSTEM Tours will Launch Daily from Chicago's Adler Planetarium Beginning May by Michael Roberts

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Photo Coverage: In the Photo Booth with the 2014 Tony Award Nominees - Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel, Andy Karl & More! by Walter McBride

Paramount Hotel just hosted the Meet the Nominees Press Reception for the 2014 Tony Award nominees today, April 30th . BroadwayWorld was there for the exciting day and below, you can go insi…

Photo Flash: MURDER FOR TWO Celebrates 200th Performance by BroadwayWorld

MURDER FOR TWO celebrated their 200th performance on Monday night, April 28. Below, Check out a photo of the company and another of Brett Ryback and Jeff Blumenkrantz cutting the cake

Review: Debris (Southwark Playhouse)

Dennis Kelly's first play celebrates its tenth anniversary at the Southwark Playhouse

Review: Velocity (Finborough Theatre)

The Finborough continues its series introducing leading Canadian playwrights to the UK

2014 Tony Nominees Ramin Karimloo, Jefferson Mays, Andy Karl and More Talk Broadway

2014 Tony Award nominees Ramin Karimloo, Jefferson Mays, Bryce Pinkham, Andy Karl (Best Actor in a Musical), James Monroe Iglehart (Best Featured Actor in a Musical), Reed Birney and Bria…

VOICE Events by Village Voice

After the success of their "America's Got Talent" run, iLUMINATE arrives on the New York stage to tell this story of a struggling artist and his magical paintbrush.

ONE NIGHT ONLY by Barry

La MaMa presents CUT + PASTE: A Musical Memoir by actor and celebrity hairdresser Richard Stein, who reveals the tricks of the trade and oh, so much more in his cabaret styled evening replet…

Idina Menzel to Play Radio City Music Hall in June by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, who currently stars in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical If/Then, will play a one-night-only concert June 16 at Radio City Music Hall.

Porchlight over-achieves in 'How to Succeed' by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" by Porchlight Music Theatre ★★★ THEATER REVIEW: "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" by Po…

Tony Nominees Ponder Snubs, Talks Their Roles At Meet the Nominees Event by Alex Stedman

Wednesday morning’s Meet the Tony Nominees press reception took over The Paramount Hotel in Midtown. Print journos crowded into a small first floor restaurant while nominees including …

At GALA Hispanic Theatre, the funny and sometimes sad ups and downs of 'Living Out' by Peter Marks

Back and forth we bounce in Gala Hispanic Theatre's juicily rendered "Living Out," from the point of view of the fussy, affluent parents to that of the Latina women they hire to mind their c…

Review: Avenue Q, Greenwich Theatre by Briony Rawle

Avenue Q enjoyed massive success on Broadway and in the West End after its début in 2002, and has been revived at the Greenwich Theatre after leaving the Wyndham’s Theatre for its …

Looks Like She's the Queen of New York! Idina Menzel: Live at Radio City For One Night Only! by Ryan McPhee

Oh, so she's not joining the Rockettes? Idina Menzel will leave Elizabeth’s multiple personalities behind at the Richard Rodgers Theatre to bring a one-night-only concert to Radio …

Features: Video: Chris Cox shows off his mind reading skills

We met with magician/mind reader Chris Cox to discuss his upcoming show at the Udderbelly, Chris Cox: Fatal Distraction

Theatre News: Royal Court confirms cast for Adler & Gibb, Nick Payne performs Art of Dying

Tim Crouch's new play premieres at the Royal Court in June

Bryan Cranston answers viewer questions on life after 'Breaking Bad' by Elisabeth Ponsot

Was President Lyndon B. Johnson a boxers or a briefs man? Bryan Cranston — now playing Johnson in the Tony-nominated play “All the Way” — deems boxers the more “…

Megan Hilty On SMASH Carnegie Hall Reunion, WICKED, OZ & More by Pat Cerasaro

Broadway headliner and recognizable small screen star Megan Hilty discusses her upcoming turn in the animated feature film LEGENDS OF OZ DOROTHY'S RETURN as well as recalls memories from mus…

Video: Eddie Izzard talks with Chris Jones by Johnny Oleksinski

Comedian Eddie Izzard sat down with theater critic Chris Jones for this interview, which recalls Izzard’s long history with Chicago. His new show, “Force Majeure,” plays th…

Sondheim-Signed COMPANY Doc DVD Among Incentives For New Pennebaker Kickstarter by Pat Cerasaro

Acclaimed director and documentarian D.A. Pennebaker has launched a new crowd-sourcing initiative to fund his forthcoming animal-focused feature film documentary UNLOCKING THE CAGE and some …

The Afternoon Report, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Today's Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway Moogfest: Saul Williams talks about his role in …

Theater News: ''Gentleman's Guide'' Tony Nominee Darko Tresnjak to Direct Eugène Ionesco's ''The Killer'' by Pete Hempstead

Theater News: Tony Nominee Darko Tresnjak to Direct Eugène Ionesco's ''The Killer'' by Pete Hempstead

The Magic Chicken in Adelaide by Stephen House

The thing that I like most about this "Theatre Beating" show and the way that it unfolds is that the kids get it, entirely. They are laughing and saying their own stuff with the show from st…

Theresa Rebeck schools playgoers in art of art in'Seminar' by Nancy Churnin

'Smash' playwright Theresa Rebeck schools playgoers in art of art in 'Seminar' by Nancy Churnin

Tony Award Winner Daisy Eagan Will Make 54 Below Solo Debut by Adam Hetrick

Daisy Eagan, a Tony Award winner for The Secret Garden, will make her 54 Below solo concert debut May 4 with her new autobiographical show One for My Baby.

Emily Morse to Succeed Todd London as Artistic Director of New Dramatists by BroadwayWorld

New Dramatists,Tony Honor recipient and the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, announces that Emily Morse will assume the position of Artistic Director beginning in July. Mo…

Movie Review: Spalding Gray on Video in 'Wooster Group's Rumstick Road' by Ben Brantley

A young Spalding Gray appears in "The Wooster Group's Rumstick Road," which explores his mother's suicide.

Reviews: ''Cats'' by Jonas Schwartz

2014 Tony Nominees Announced by Craig Dalglish

Nominations for the 2014 Tony Awards were announced on Tuesday morning in the USA and AussieTheatre’s Craig Dalglish was in New York for the festivities… There was great exciteme…

Of Mice and Franco by Sarah Larson

James Franco and Chris O’Dowd discuss their roles in “Of Mice and Men” with a team of Steinbeck experts.

'Joseph' puts on a happy dreamcoat at the Fox Theatre

Projections and great dancing distinguish Andy Blankenbuehler's take on the familiar musical.

BWW Interviews: From WEST SIDE to MADISON COUNTY, Jessica Vosk 'Bridges' the Gap by Erica Miner

Immensely gifted musically and dramatically, Jessica Vosk recently has experienced a wealth of shining moments on the stage.

Theater News: Chondra Profit, Heather Parcells, Brian Craft, and More Set for ''Broadway Battles Bullying'' Concert by Pete Hempstead

On stage for the L.A. Phil's Hollywood Bowl party by Nabih Bulos

At a season preview party at the Hollywood Bowl Tuesday evening, Los Angeles Philharmonic President Deborah Borda welcomed guests and sponsors to what she called L.A.'s "truly populist yet w…

Exclusive Preview of 'After Midnight,' Recorded Live on Broadway (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Listen to an exclusive preview of After Midnight, recorded LIVE on Broadway!

Make It Big! NY Pops 31st Birthday Star Studded Gala by Sandi Durell

                In a tribute to composer, lyricist, arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, writer Scott Wittman, the New York Pops, under the d…

Bianca Marroquin to Release Debut Album EL MUNDO ERA MIO on 5/13 by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning Latina stage and screen actress Bianca Marroquin Broadway's Chicago, TV's 'Mira Quien Baila' and 'Bailando por un Sueo' will release her first-ever full-length solo album El Mu…

STAGE TUBE: New TV Spot for iLUMINATE at New World Stages by Stage Tube

The 2014 edition of iLUMINATE today unveiled a new TV spot, featuring dazzling performance footage of the current cast at New World Stages

Broadway Sings Justin Timberlake Will Feature Jason Gotay, Corey Mach, Marla Mindelle, Ciara Renée, Zak Resnick by Michael Gioia

Broadway Sings Justin Timberlake, featuring Broadway actors performing new arrangements of Justin Timberlake hits, will be offered July 14 at 54 Below and July 21 at (le) Poisson Rouge.

What I learned today: Hopi ear candles are a con (probably) by Terri Paddock

I first came across Hopi ear candles about 15 years ago at a new age festival at Alexandra Palace in London where an exhibitor was selling, for my pocket, far-too-pricey therapy sessions. Sh…

Photo Coverage: Broadway Workshop's CARRIE in Rehearsal by Adrienne Onofri

She's back And being performed this weekend by teens in the theater training program run by Marc Tumminelli right.

'Gentleman's Guide' Nets 10 Tony Nods, 'Hedwig' Snags 8 by Diamond Grant

Tony Award nominations for this year are in and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder leads the pack with 10 nominations in all.  Not far behind is Hedwig and the Angry Inch with a…

Photo Flash: Inside Symphony Space's FIDDLER AT 50 with Stephanie J. Block, BD Wong & Honoree Sheldon Harnick by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, April 28, Symphony Space hosted its spring gala, Fiddler at 50 to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Fiddler on the Roof. The evening also honored the 90th birthday of Sheldon …

New York Film Academy Will Present Tony-Winning Musical Spring Awakening by Andrew Gans

The New York Film Academy will present the Tony-winning Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater musical Spring Awakening May 1-3 at the American Theatre of Actors' Chernuchin Theatre.

BWW TV Exclusive: Leslie Kritzer is Fanny Brice! Watch Preview of Lyrics and Lyricists' ZIEGFELD GIRL Concert by BroadwayWorld TV

Funny girl, singular talent, American icon. Fanny Brice hit stardom in the 1920s and, almost a century later, still inspires the public imagination. On May 3, 4, and 5, Lyrics amp Lyricists …

The New Yorker’s Coverage of the Tony Nominees by The New Yorker

Our coverage of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” and more.

PHOTO CALL: Laura Benanti, Daisy Eagan, Randy Harrison and More Join The Skivvies for Centerfolds by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Daisy Eagan joined The Skivvies for their Playbill Centerfolds concert at 54 Below on April 29.

PHOTO CALL: Laura Benanti, Daisy Eagan, Randy Harrison and More Join The Skivvies for Playbill Centerfolds by Matthew Blank

Tony Award winners Laura Benanti and Daisy Eagan joined The Skivvies for their upcoming Playbill Centerfolds concert at 54 Below on April 29.

Book of Mormon and "Pitch Perfect" Star Ben Platt to Play 54 Below by Adam Hetrick

Book of Mormon and "Pitch Perfect" star Ben Platt will play a three-concert engagement at 54 Below, beginning Aug. 18.

The Abominable Showman, April 30, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

(photo by Ali Barillaro)Over The RainbowLegendary theatre director Roger Peace teams up with legend-in-the-making Chris Barillaro to recreate Judy Garland's extraordinary 1961 concert at the…

Casting Announced for Texas Premiere of Hands on a Hardbody by Adam Hetrick

Kevin Kooney, Julia Krohn, Drew Starlin and Cole Ryden will star in the Texas premiere of Hands on a Hardbody, which will begin performances June 12 in Houston as part of TUTS Underground.

Peddling " 59e59 Theaters by Sandi Durell

  by: Susan Hasho         The play Peddling, written and performed by Harry Melling, and directed by Steven Atkinson, is part of 59e59 Theaters' Brits Off Broadway..…

Textile Center in Minneapolis hires interim director

The Textile Center of Minnesota has hired management consultant Nancy Lee as interim director, a post she is expected to retain for about six months while the organization seeks a permanent …

BWW Blog: Dates, Mates & Clean Slates - Final Blog! by Guest Blogger: Dates, Mates

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'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' Reacts to Tony Nominations by Broadway's Best Shows

Since the Tony nominations were announced yesterday, articles reacting to the nods have been spreading throughout the Broadway world like wildfire (including our very own “Grumpy Cat&#…

Jackie Hoffman, Jake Epstein, John Tartaglia Will Join Songwriters Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond for Ebb Award Concert by Michael Gioia

Jackie Hoffman (Hairspray, The Addams Family), Jake Epstein (Beautiful, Spider-Man) and Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek) are among the artists who will join Fred Ebb Award…

Photo Coverage: Tommy Tune Celebrates AFTER MIDNIGHT's Tony Nominations by Stephen Sorokoff

In the glow of its seven Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, Broadway legendTommy Tune threw a party to celebrate the show's success. Check out photos from the big event …

Enter by 8 PM Tonight To Win Free Tickets to NERO/PSEUDO at Washington Avant Bard at Fort Fringe 5/2-4 and 5/6@7:30 PM by Joel Markowitz

ENTER BY 8 PM TONIGHT! WE ARE GIVING AWAY  3 PAIRS OF TICKETS FOR EACH PREVIEW PERFORMANCE:  (12 PAIRS OF TICKETS -24 TOTAL TICKETS!-Only One Pair Per Winner) TO   WSC AVANT BARD…

All Smoke, No Fire: Cherry Smoke at Urban Stages by Sandi Durell

    By Eric J. Grimm     The plight of the working class is such well-trodden territory that any new works dealing with the subject need to either present... The post All…

Interview Karen Mitten and Who (else) To Watch at SheDot by The Charlebois Post

Karen Mitten speaks and Who (else) To Watch at SheDotby Dena JacksonIntroducing Dena Jackson: Writer, Comedian, Cheese Lover, Weirdo My friends have often asked me why I decided to get …

News: (Toronto) Hart House Announces 2014-15 season (press release) by The Charlebois Post

Hart House Theatre Announcesits 2014/2015 SeasonToronto, Ontario - Hart House Theatre, the University of Toronto's Performing Arts Leader Since 1919, is proud to announce its 2014/2015 …

In Soviet Russia by Sam Hurwitt

Being called in for an unexpected meeting with your boss is nerve-racking, especially in the Stalin-era Soviet Union.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for the New York Pops' 31st Anniversary Gala by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The New York Pops marked its 31st birthday with a grand gala on Monday night, celebrating the work of composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott W…

The Broadway.com Show: Tony Noms! Ben Platt's Frozen Love! Peter Pan vs. Grease?! by Broadway.com

It's that time of the year, y'all! See who got Tony love and who didn't (waaaah!), what the MOST important theater awards are, why we're looking to God and why a little Elsa …

Theater News: Urban Stages Annual Benefit to Honor Lionel Larner by Bethany Rickwald

Watch Tony Winner Daisy Eagan Sing 'I Wish You Love' at 54 Below by Broadway.com

Tony Award winner Daisy Eagan gives us a taste of her solo show, One For My Baby at 54 Below.

Tony Poll Top Three: Fans Are Fuming Over If/Then & Bridges' Tony Nom Snubs! by Ryan McPhee

The 2014 Tony nominations were announced on April 29, and while we’re eagerly cheering on the likes of Neil Patrick Harris, Audra McDonald and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & M…

Jackie Hoffman, Jake Epstein, John Tartaglia & More to Join Kooman & Dimond for Ebb Award Concert, 5/5 by BroadwayWorld

Jackie Hoffman Hairspray, The Addams Family, Jake Epstein Beautiful, Spiderman and John Tartaglia Avenue Q, Shrek are among the artists who will join Fred Ebb Award-winning songwriters Micha…

Rorschach serves up a buffet of plays at Intown Uptown Inn by Keith Loria

In keeping with its mantra of staging intimate passionate performances in uncommon uses of environment, the Rorschach Theatre will take over Washington DC's magnificent Intown Uptown Inn fro…

Voting Opens for 2014 BroadwayWorld Awards - Pick Your Favorites for the Theatre Season! by BroadwayWorld

Now in our 11th year, the BroadwayWorld.com Awards are, by FAR, the largest fan based awards of their kind. Open to anyone to vote, we're excited to present a full slate of eligible nominees…

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Premieres Lyric Video for New Single 'Problem' by BroadwayWorld

Today, pop star Ariana Grande premiered the lyric video premiere of her new single 'Problem featuring Iggy Azalea on RollingStone.com. Get a first look below

Liz Callaway and More Celebrate American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers April 30 at Carnegie Hall by Michael Gioia

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) celebrates its 100th anniversary April 30 at Carnegie Hall. Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway is among the evening's guest…

Photo Flash: 2014 Tony Nominees Idina Menzel, Bryan Cranston, Ramin Karimloo, Sutton Foster, and More Meet the Press by David Gordon

Theater Review: Elizabeth A. Davis Stars in 'Four Last Things' by Alexis Soloski

In "Four Last Things," by Lisa Tierney-Keogh, a young woman feels trapped on a farm in Ireland.

Spotlight On...Schuyler Beeman by Michael Block

Name: Schuyler BeemanHometown: Guilford, ConnecticutEducation: Middlebury College Theatre Major, Education Studies MinorSelect Credits: Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Maltz Jupiter Theater, T…

Jinx Monsoon to Bring THE INEVITABLE CONCERT to Laurie Beechman Theater, 5/8-11 by BroadwayWorld

After touring the world with The Vaudevillians, RuPaul's Drag Race favorite and Bistro Award nominee Jinkx Monsoon makes her much anticipated return to New York with JINKX MONSOON THE INEVIT…

A day in Gabi Epstein's life: The Who Knew Jew by David Berry

When I was starting out in the business I had thoughts about dropping the Epstein and just adopting my middle name "Fay" as my last name

A dark whirlwind in totalitarian world of 'Vatzlav' by Kerry Reid

THEATER REVIEWS: "Vatzlav" by Trap Door Theatre ★★★ and "Hey! Dancin'! Hey! Musical!" by Factory Theater ★★★ "Vatzlav"

Photo Flash: Meet the Men of BROADWAY BARES: SOLO STRIPS! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway Bares Solo Strips bwaybares brings all the sizzling sexiness of Broadway Bares to a smaller, more intimate venue, BPM Nightclub 516 West 42nd Street, NYC, on Sunday, May 11 at 9 pm.…

Hugh Jackman Reveals Next WOLVERINE Outing Will Be His Last by Movies News Desk

While promoting the upcoming 'X-Men Days of Future Past,' Jackman told SFX he has not yet signed on for the next X-Men project and that even if he does, it will be his final outing as the ch…

Theatre News: Young Vic announces Fevered Sleep's Dusk and Katie Mitchell's Way Back Home

The productions for children will play the Maria studio this winter

Blogs: Rags provides riches in one-off West End concert

Jane Martin reports on a charity concert staging of this rousing tribute to the early US immigrants who shaped modern music

For Broadway's First Black Phantom, a Dream Fulfilled by Rob Weinert-Kendt

Norm Lewis, the first black actor to play the title role in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, has longed to tackle the part for years.

UW drama department hires new director

From Misha Berson, Seattle Times theater critic:

PHOTO CALL: Meet the 2014 Tony Award Nominees by Matthew Blank

The 2014 Tony Award nominations were announced on April 29. The very next morning, the nominees gathered to pose for photos and give interviews at the annual "Meet the Nominees Press Re…

PHOTO CALL: Inside the 2014 Tony Award Nominees Press Reception by Matthew Blank

The 2014 Tony Award nominations were announced on April 29. The very next morning, the nominees gathered to pose for photos and give interviews at the annual "Meet the Nominees Press Re…

Tommy Tune at Cafe Carlyle, but belongs back on Broadway

Tommy Tune joked at the Café Carlyle the other night that he's 5 foot 17 and 3/4 inches tall.

May 2014 Cabaret Listings by Sandi Durell

        By: Sandi Durell     Spring brings out the best. Check the clubs and cabaret listings to see who's who and where!   54 Below 254... The post May 2014 Cabar…

(Theatrical) hope springs eternal by Peter D. Kramer

Having survived a winter of discontent that stretched well into spring, theatergoers can be forgiven if they’d rather not spend more time indoors. But theater companies across the Lowe…

Tony Nominated "After Midnight" Expecting 3 New Special Guest Stars by Sandi Durell

(click on photo to open) In the glow of its seven Tony® Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis announced today that a trio... The p…

What Happened When Critics Failed to Review My Latino Play? by HowlRound

By Tlaloc Rivas. And although I'm proud of the production and from the nearly-all Latina creative team that gave "Mariela en el Desierto" an authentic voice, an issue arose as the last weeke…

I Interview Playwrights Part 657: Cori Thomas by Adam Szymkowicz

photo by Christine Jean Chambers   Cori Thomas Hometown:  Born in New York City but grew up all over the world as Dad was a diplomat Current Town:  Brooklyn, NY Q:  T…

Stephanie D'Abruzzo, Hannah Elless, Jennifer Blood, Nick Gaswirth and More Will Read Helen of Troy in Manhattan by Michael Gioia

Developmental readings of Helen of Troy, a comic adaptation of Homer's "Iliad" that features a book and lyrics by Zoe Samuel and music and lyrics by Douglas J. Cohen, will be h…

"Elegance Refined" Home Feature and Interview For Ventura Blvd magazine " Los Angeles San Fernando Valley home report by Pauline Adamek

Elegance Refined A top Hollywood producer and his philanthropist wife discover solace and sophistication in Sherman Oaks.   It's no surprise that the Sherman Oaks home of Grant and Lysa…

The New York Pops Gala by Barry

                           The New York Pops 31st Birthday Gala            �…

Rave Reviews for BLUES IN THE NIGHT! by Jasonc

The Hackney Empire’s London production of BLUES IN THE NIGHT is delighting audience members and critics alike.  As the buzz builds across the pond for a possible West End transfer, …

Tickets to Town Hall's 2014 Summer Season On Sale Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Beginning Thursday, May 1, individual tickets go on sale for the The Town Hall 2014 Summer Season Broadway Preludes, a trio of unforgettable one-night-only events featuring music from some o…

Review: Uncle Vanya and Three Sisters, The Wyndham's Theatre by Lee Anderson

The Mossovet State Academic Theatre arrives in London's West End with a sizeable helping of Chekhov's early masterpieces. Uncle Vanya and Three Sisters are performed in the playwright's n…

Vickie Phillips Celebrates Her Birthday " Songs of Brel, Weill and Aznavour by Sandi Durell

      By Joel Benjamin   There was a gasp when the effervescent Vickie Phillips announced that she was turning 80 that very day (April 24th at the Metropolitan... The pos…

Three Minneapolis galleries show art of many styles

Big paintings from Chicago and delicate musings from Minnesota are among the highlights showing in Minneapolis galleries now.

PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Jeanine Tesori, Bringing Tony-Nominated Violet to Broadway by Carey Purcell

Four-time Tony nominee Jeanine Tesori talks with Playbill.com about the Broadway debut of her first musical, Violet.

At 90, 'Fiddler' Lyricist Tells His Story

"Any successful lyricist has to be part playwright and has to be able to put himself into the minds and the hearts and the souls of the characters," Sheldon Harnick tells Fresh Air's Terry G…

VIDEO: Tony Winner Diane Paulus & More Attend Time 100 Gala by TV News Desk

Check out highlights from the event's red carpet below

Tony Winner Alice Ripley Releases New Podcast, "This Masquerade" by Andrew Gans

Celebrated singing actress Alice Ripley, who won her Tony Award for her performance as bipolar mom Diana in the Pulitzer Prize-winning Next to Normal, has released the latest entry in her po…

Popping in to Westchester Broadway Theatre by Peter D. Kramer

This weekend, Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains open a two-weekend run of Disney’s “Mary Poppins,” a clever update to the P.L. Travers-based 1964 film starrin…

Show Will Go On in Memory of Drama Student Killed at Connecticut High School by Adam Hetrick

The students of the Jonathan Law High School in Milford, CT, will proceed with performances of their spring musical, Little Shop of Horrors, in memory of classmate and fellow cast member Mar…

It's true! It's true!

As you may have already heard, I've won a Bradley Prize. If you don't know what that is, go here...

Review: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying/Porchlight Music Theatre by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED Seven Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama celebrated the first production of this Frank Loesser-musicalized story about an ambitious young man who stumbles upon a book wit…

Harvey Fierstein Set for THEATER TALK this Weekend by TV News Desk

THEATER TALK favorite Harvey Fierstein returns for an all-new interview about his latest and Tony-nominated play, Casa Valentina - his third show along with Newsies and Kinky Boots currently…

Frank McGuinness: how I turned Oedipus into an opera by Frank McGuinness

For his first opera, Frank McGuinness has turned Sophocles's Oedipus trilogy into a single piece. He explains how his own family and politics helped him tap into Thebans' themes of vengeance…

Review Round-Ups: Critics appraise Lavery's Believers at Tricycle

Physical theatre specialists Frantic Assembly bring Bryony Lavery's 'riveting' new piece, about two families flung together amid the recent floods, to the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn

Tony Nominees 2014: The Shafted by Lucky and The Mick

Spoiler alert, love does not win in awards season… Sure we may not have loved everything about this multi-million dollar tuner but this is shocking. Rocky was not nominated for Best Mu…

Theater in the Now's Top 5 Tony 2014 Snubs by Michael Block

1) Zachary Quinto for Best Actor in a PlayThe Glass Menagerie received critics praise for being an exceptional revival. The Tony nominators honored Cherry Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, and Bri…

A Day in Gabi Epstein's Life: Tony Schmony by Gabi Epstein, Special To National Post

When it comes to awards, or reviews, it's best to go see what you want to see and trust your own opinions

The Week Ahead: Hottest Hostess in Washington by Ben Brantley

In Anthony Giardina's "The City of Conversation," at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center, Jan Maxwell portrays a Washington political hostess.

Early Buzz: Sea Marks by Maya Asheri

The Irish Repertory Theatre mounts Gardner McKay’s award winning play Sea Marks as the last production of its 2013-2014 season. Ciarán O’Reilly directs this revival, which …

8 Mind-Blowing Moments from the 2014 Tony Nominated Shows by NewYork.com

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Chicago Theater Review: HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (Porchlight) by Lawrence Bommer

WHEN THE MIDDLE CLASS MATTERED The best thing about this well-earned, state-of-the-art revival of Frank Loesser’s Pulitzer-winning masterwork is this:  No one dared to update what m…

People You Should Know . . . Keilly McQuail by Zack Calhoon

Keilly McQuail is an actor living in Crown Heights. Most recent credits include a site-specific production of Albee's THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH with Interfaith Medical and New Brooklyn Theat…

Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole join 'After Midnight' on Broadway by Ronni Reich

The show, which draws on music of Duke Ellington, earned seven Tony Award nominations yesterday

Taking Time Out for Tony Talk: 2014 Edition by Broadway & Me

The Tony nominations announced yesterday morning were as perplexing as ever. Maybe even more so. As happens every year, some "sure things" got left out (almost none of the big name movie sta…

Dream Theatre Company Moving Sale by Bt

Dream Theatre Company is moving, and we can't take all of our stuff with us to our new home. So we're selling off costumes, props, set pieces, and other items for the theatrically inclined. …

Theater News: Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Tony Meneses, and Joe Iconis Bring World Premiere Productions to Two River Theater's 2014-15 Season by Hayley Levitt

Penguin Rep, at 37, still 'stirring the gray matter' by Peter D. Kramer

Joe Brancato, Penguin Rep’s artistic director, has had it with people not talking to each other. Accordingly, Brancato and executive director Andrew Horn have set a season that will pr…

Organic Thoughts from an Artificial Intelligence by Fasterthannight

by Melee Hutton Working on Faster Than Night has been a literal education for me. Not just in the field of social media, where my knowledge hovers somewhere around my own Facebook page an…

Five Burning Questions with Threepenny Opera Star Laura Osnes

Tony nominee Laura Osnes, who stars as Polly in the off-Broadway musical The Threepenny Opera, talks Grease, Audrey Hepburn and her next Broadway show in this week's Five Burning Questions.

Hudson Stage's 'Reunion' a departure, of sorts by Peter D. Kramer

When you run a theater company, your radar is always on. Dan Foster’s radar found British playwright Caryl Churchill’s play “A Number” a while back. One of his Hudson…

'Amazing Grace' cast announced by Johnny Oleksinski

Casting for “Amazing Grace,” the new musical set to begin performances at the Bank of America Theatre on October 9, was announced on Wednesday. The show features music and lyrics…

Theater News: Constantine Maroulis and Montego Glover to Headline George Street Playhouse Gala by Bethany Rickwald

Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees: Best Play by NewYork.com

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Tony nominee Mary Bridget Davies talks about award show fashion, second chances and why she should be on TV with Rachael Ray by Andrea Simakis

Mary Bridget Davies, born and raised in Cleveland, is in fine company. Also nominated for Tony for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical are Idina Menzel for "If…

The Gospel According to...Tara Pacheco by Michael Block

Name: Tara PachecoHometown: Queens, NYCEducation: I went to Columbia University and got BAs in Theater and Psychology Who do you play in The Mysteries?: I play Noah's Wife, Debbie, and Ponti…

Tony Nominees 2014: The Bad by Lucky and The Mick

Let’s give Woody Allen some things because Woody Allen doesn’t have enough things… Rightfully ignored in most of the major musical categories (Best Musical, directing, the …

Laura Bell Bundy Shares HAIRSPRAY Reunion Selfie on Facebook by BroadwayWorld

Today, Laura Bell Bundy shared an all-star selfie taken at the event on her official Facebook page

Grounded, Gate Theatre, review: 'mesmerising' by Tim Walker

There is nothing that isn't top notch about this production, says Tim Walker

'Les Miz' Star Ramin Karimloo Talks Tony Nomination on "KATIE" (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Les Miz star Ramin Karimloo, who has just received his first-ever Tony nomination for his role as ‘Jean Valjean’, stopped by “KATIE” this morning to talk Broadway. Wa…

Theater Director Jon Vickers Lures Legends to Indiana University Venue by Andrew M. Barker

When theater director Jon Vickers hopped on the phone with Variety, his single-screen cinema was in the middle of a typically diverse run. The night before, it had screened a brand new resto…

Review: Martine (Finborough Theatre)

Primavera Productions' show at the FInborough Theatre opened at the Finborough last week

PHOTO CALL: Martin Short, Aaron Tveit, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Will Chase, Jane Krakowski and Hairspray Stars Perform at NY Pops Gala by Matthew Blank

The New York Pops grand gala evening at Carnegie Hall, which celebrated the 31st birthday of the Pops by paying tribute to the work of musical honorees Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was he…

PHOTO CALL: Martin Short, Aaron Tveit, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Will Chase, Jane Krakowski and Original Hairspray Stars at the NY Pops Gala by Matthew Blank

The New York Pops grand gala evening at Carnegie Hall, which celebrated the 31st birthday of the Pops by paying tribute to the work of musical honorees Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was he…

Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper & More Will Join Josh Young in World Premiere of AMAZING GRACE in Chicago this Fall by BroadwayWorld

Broadway In Chicago has announced additional principal casting for the world premiere of AMAZING GRACE, the new musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Smith and a book by Christopher S…

Best Shakespeare productions: what's your favourite King Lear? by Michael Billington

Paul Scofield, Derek Jacobi and John Wood all excelled in what Kenneth Tynan called a "flawed pyramid of a play". Which other actors have been every inch a king?I have a confession to make. …

Checking in with Adrienne Mackey: Musing on the Future of Theater Arts and Artists by Josh

"It's kind of an apocryphal story," Adrienne Mackey says about being in a bar with some friends, agonizing over what to name her company, and finally asking the waitress for advice. "In my m…

Broadway In Chicago Announces Additional Casting for World Premiere of AMAZING GRACE by Michael Roberts

Warning: call_user_func_array() [function.call-user-func-array]: First argument is expected to be a valid callback, 'insertThumbnailRSS' was given in /home/content/52/9380252/html/wp-includ…

'What can we do in a day?' Greater St. Louis Community Foundation's GiveSTLDay hopes it's a lot

A special day of giving runs midnight to midnight on May 6.

Theater News: Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, and More Join the World Premiere Cast of ''Amazing Grace'' by Hayley Levitt

Bebe Neuwirth and Dael Orlandersmith Set for League of Professional Theatre Women Events; March on Broadway, Too by Carey Purcell

The League of Professional Theatre Women will present four events that celebrate women working in theatre in May.

Review: Harris Rocks "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" by Matthew Wexler

Contributor Linsday B. Davis revisits Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway in its powerful revival starring Neil Patrick Harris. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell an…

Cardinal rule: Like his iconic detective Poirot role, David Suchet thirsts for justice in The Last Confession by Nathalie Atkinson

'One of the reasons I decided to say yes to this English-speaking tour is because, it's a way of me saying thank you'

Ex Nihilo/The Human Edge dancing hymns of creation by Judith Mackrell

Linbury Studio, LondonMayuri Boonham brings together Hindu holy texts and Cern recordings to evoke the big bang, and there is playful eroticism in the dance of the goddess SatiSouth Asian ch…

THEY CALL ME Q to Begin Performances Off-Broadway on 5/19 by BroadwayWorld

The award-winning play THEY CALL ME Q is set to make its Off-Broadway premiere this spring at St. Luke's Theatre in the heart of the Theatre District. Written and performed by Qurrat Ann Kad…

Live From LA: Open Mike Live, Laugh, Die, Repeat by Cindy Marinangel

Live From LA: Open Mike Live, Laugh, Die, Repeat: Michael Cline's one-­‐man musical Open Mike directed by Randy Brenner, is not only moving and hilarious, but also heartbreaking and…

Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees: Best Musical by NewYork.com

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'The Velocity of Autumn' runs out of steam: show to close May 4 by Andrea Simakis

"The Velocity of Autumn" will play its final performance Sunday. The black comedy by Cleveland playwright Eric Coble opened at the Booth Theatre, a signature venue on the Great Whi…

Cardinal Burns TV series: watch a clip by Guardian Staff

Watch a sketch from Seb Cardinal and Dustin Demri-Burns' new show for Channel 4Cardinal Burns return to Channel 4 at 10.30pm on 30 April with a new series of their stylish and surreal comedy…

News: Daniel Evans to join board at Northern Ballet by Georgia Snow

Artistic director of Sheffield Theatres Daniel Evans has been appointed to join Northern Ballet's board of directors. Evans joins Leeds and Partners' chief executive Lurene Joseph as new boa…

An incomplete picture of violent future world by Kerry Reid

THEATER REVIEW: "Without Trace" by MPAACT Theatre Company ★★ THEATER REVIEW: "Without Trace" by MPAACT Theatre Company ★★ ... Earlier this year in Steppenwolf's Gara…

Cast Your 2014 Tony Awards Ballot! by Broadway's Best Shows

2014 Tony Awards Ballot Make your voice heard and show off your Broadway knowledge by filling out your very own 2014 Tony Awards Ballot! When you submit, we deliver a copy of your ballot to …

They Call Me Q Will Play Off-Broadway's St. Luke’s Theatre by Andrew Gans

The award-winning play They Call Me Q will make its Off-Broadway premiere beginning May 19 at Off-Broadway's St. Luke’s Theatre.

What's on My Dressing Table: Barrett Wilbert Weed of 'Heathers The Musical' by NewYork.com

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Trial by ice, impact and UV exposure: Making the Playhouse Square chandelier by Steven Litt

PlayhouseSquare and its contractors subjected the district's new outdoor chandelier - scheduled for a ceremonial lighting on Friday - to numerous tests during its design and fabrication to m…

Theatre News: Jack Lowden wins 2013 Ian Charleson Award

The annual prize is given to an actor under 30 in a classical role

Tony Nominees 2014: The Good by Lucky and The Mick

Welp. Here we go. The nominations have been announced, the feteeing and campaigning and dress shopping is about to begin, and basically everyone in the Theater District just went on an even …

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Saul Williams Set for THE COLBERT REPORT Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

Tune in to see Saul Williams, the star of Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, May 1 on Comedy Central …

Cabaret Opens on Broadway by Roundabout

Cabaret opened on Thursday, April 24 to rave reviews. Time Out Magazine  By Adam Feldman "***** Willkommen Home. A Broadway jewel returns in all its glittering glory." "Originally stag…

Looking for Your High School's Next Big Hit? by Tralend

As the season comes to a close and you begin to think about next year’s musical, we wanted to offer some suggestions related to tried and true audience favorites. To make your selectio…

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Will Star in Netflix Comedy "Grace & Frankie" by Carey Purcell

Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, who co-starred in the 1980 movie "9 to 5," are reuniting on screen for the new Netflix comedy "Grace & Frankie," Deadline.com reports.

'Titus Andronicus didn't make me faint, but shiver' by Dominic Cavendish

Video: theatre-goers are fainting at The Globe, but Dominic Cavendish says there are more disturbing things than gore

Photo Flash: A First Look at Rob McClure, Malcolm Gets, and Jennifer Bowles in Encores! ''Irma La Douce'' by Bethany Rickwald

Erin Mackey, Tom Hewitt, Chuck Cooper, Chris Hoch Will Join Josh Young in Premiere of New Musical Amazing Grace by Andrew Gans

Broadway In Chicago has announced additional principal casting for the world premiere of Amazing Grace, the new musical that will begin performances at Chicago's Bank of America Theatre…

Bob Hoskins on stage: tremendous as the villain, chippy as the dustman by Michael Coveney

A founder member of the Ken Campbell Roadshow, Hoskins later made a definitive Nathan Detroit in Guys and DollsFor someone who entered the theatre by accident, Bob Hoskins preserved a sort o…

New Award Recognizes Two Young Choreographers by Allan Kozinn

Rebecca Patek and Jen Rosenblit are the first winners of a new mentorship prize called the Award.

Tom Hedley reflects on his iconic Flashdance ahead of its arrival on the Toronto stage by David Berry

Flashdance: The Musical will technically be making its Toronto debut when it arrives at the Ed Mirvish Theatre at the end of May

Theater in the Now's Top 5 Tony 2014 Surprises by Michael Block

1. A Fifth New Play But Not Musical?This year was the first for the Tony's, allowing a fifth spot to open up for Best New Play and Best New Musical. Though considered a "weak" year (but don'…

Idina Menzel Duets with 'Rent' Castmates, Katie Couric & More at Broader Way Fundraiser by Movies News Desk

Idina Menzel reunited with a host of her 'Rent' co-stars including Jesse L. Martin, Daphne Rubin- Vega and Anthony Rapp at a recent fundraiser for her A Broader Way Camp.

PHOTO CALL: Liza Minnelli Visits Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar Residency at the Carlyle by Krissie Fullerton

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch are back at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle for an extended Sunday night residency through April and May where the duo will be joined for impromptu collaborations w…

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Tom Mannion, Brid Brennan & Cast of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's ALL MY SONS by BroadwayWorld

All My Sons is set to run 15 May to 7 June 2014 at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre - and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in rehearsal, including Tom Mannion and Brid Brennan

Meet the Cast of NextStop Theatre Company's 'Into the Woods' Part 2: John Loughney by Joel Markowitz

NextStop Theatre Company opens its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods next weekend and in between battling witches, wolves, and giants the cast shared with us their …

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Encores! IRMA LA DOUCE - Rob McClure, Malcolm Gets, Jennifer Bowles & More! by BroadwayWorld

The New York City Center Encores production of Irma La Douce, featuring Jennifer Bowles, Rob McClure, and Malcolm Gets will run for seven performances, May 7 - 11, 2014. Irma La Douce will b…

Quotidian takes a leap of faith with Faith Healer by Mark Dewey

Brian Friel's play Faith Healer begins with a fact about reality that's difficult to process: sometimes the miracle will happen. Then what? "Faith healing is a craft without an apprenticeshi…

Christopher Plummer to Star in New Thriller REMEMBER by Movies News Desk

Variety reports that theater veteran Christopher Plummer has joined the cast of Atom Egoyan's upcoming thriller REMEMBER.

Watch Shirley MacLaine & Darren Criss Make it Rain While Singing Janis Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' by Ryan McPhee

Janis Joplin may no longer be singing the blues on (or off) Broadway, but that’s not stopping Shirley MacLaine and Darren Criss from knocking one of her signature tunes out of the park…

N.Y.U. Appoints a Dean for the Tisch School of the Arts by Robin Pogrebin

Allyson Green joined the university in 2012 as the associate dean of Tisch's Institute of the Performing Arts.

Obituaries: Tony Gray by Richard Anthony Baker

It was typical of the mayhem they wrought that the opening night of BBC Two in 1964, in which Tony Gray and his brother Douglas were to appear as the Alberts, was blacked out by…

Odds & Ends: Wake Up the Ramin Karimloo Way, Wicked's Teal Wicks to Fly Solo & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Wicked Star Teal Wicks to Make Her Solo Cabaret Debut Former Elphaba Teal Wicks will make her solo cabaret debut at …

Theater News: Music From Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's ''Merrily We Roll Along'' to Be Performed in New York by Bethany Rickwald

Will 'The Glass Menagerie' finally break Tonys curse? by Gold Derby

This season's revival of "The Glass Menagerie" reaped seven Tony Awards nominations. That it tied with "Twelfth Night" for the most bids among plays was commendable enough. Making this recog…

Zoe's Mix by Zoe Sarnak

I've never been in a musical… unless you count my 8th grade stint in Teens in Tinseltown (it's real, look it up). I grew up playing guitar and listening to rock, pop, folk, soul, and jazz.…

Need a map to success? Follow the road others have traveled. by Ken Davenport

There’s a point in almost every entrepreneur and artist’s life when they feel stuck.  You know what I’m taking about, don’t you?  You’re at a point in you…

'After Midnight' Brings on the Divas by David Rooney

Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole have signed on as special guests this summer in the Broadway revue, which scored seven Tony nominations including best musical.read more

BWW TV: Meet the Company of Encores! IRMA LA DOUCE; Plus Performance Preview! by BroadwayWorld TV

Malcolm Gets will join Jennifer Bowles and Rob McClure in The New York City Center Encores production of Irma La Douce, running for seven performances, May 7 - 11, 2014, will star Rob McClur…

Theater critic Terry Teachout wins a $250,000 Bradley Prize by Mike Boehm

Sure it pays for a theater critic to be right, but for Terry Teachout of the Wall Street Journal, coming from the right has paid off to the tune of $250,000 -- the amount of a prize he'll …

Snapshot: the making of Peter Grimes

From a 1945 British Pathé newsreel, preparations for the premiere of Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes: (This is the latest in...

Theatre News: Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann and Damian Humbley star in Forbidden Broadway

Casey and Dann return having appeared in the 2009 production

'Harry Met Sally' Stars Billy Cystal & Meg Ryan Reunite by Movies News Desk

'When Harry Met Sally' co-stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan reunited Monday night in honor of the film's director, Rob Reiner who was the recipient of the the Film Society of Lincoln Center's…

Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to Join the Company of 'After Midnight' by Broadway's Best Shows

In the glow of its seven Tony® Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis announced today that a trio of true music legends will make t…

Katherine Ryan review anti-sexist comedy ... with a bit of booty-shaking by Brian Logan

Katherine Ryan explores celebrity, sex and single motherhood in a flamboyant, sharp-tongued routine Behind the joke: Katherine Ryan "All I've ever wanted to be is a strong, powerful, beauti…

Eve Arden: At the Circus by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of the much beloved Eve Arden (1908-1990). We’ve written a little about some of her notable projects such as Our Miss Brooks (here and here) and The Moth…

Tune in to see Saul Williams, star of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, on The Colbert Report Thursday, May 1 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Tune in to see Saul Williams, the star of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on "The Colbert Report" on Thursday, May 1 on Comedy Central …

Spotlight On...Josephine Wheelwright by Michael Block

Name: Josephine WheelwrightHometown: NYCEducation: St Ann's School, Yale, The William Esper StudioSelect Credits: Varvara in The Storm, The Abbes in If the Saints Arrive in Germany, several …

Night of 23 Stars! Will Feature Jane Krakowski, Cristin Milioti, Michael Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jason Sudeikis and More by Andrew Gans

Nick Offerman's Night of 23 Stars!, a Broadway/comedy fundraiser for the YMCA Camp, will be held May 5 at 7:30 PM at St. Patrick's Youth Center.

Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole Are Coming to Broadway in the Tony Nominated After Midnight by Suzanna Bowling

Seven Tony® Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, and now a trio of music legends will make their way to Broadway this summer in After Midnight.: Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knigh…

Fun Home, the musical from Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir by Brad Hathaway

We’ll take a look at the recordings of the Tony nominated musicals before the June 8 award telecast but, right now, there’s an original cast album of an Off Broadway musical that…

Alice Ripley, Claybourne Elder, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Farah Alvin, Donna Lynne Champlin and More Set for Aspects of Andrew: Lloyd Webber @ 54 by Andrew Gans

Five evenings celebrating the music of Tony-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will be presented at 54 Below beginning May 25 at 9:30 PM.

Reviews: ''Porgy and Bess'' by Evan Henerson

Tony Awards Season! by Broadway Audience

It's Broadway fans favorite time of year…Tony Awards season!  This is the time of year when the theatre lovers out there wait (rather impatiently) for nominations to be announced only t…

Theater News: ''Smash'' Star Leslie Odom Jr. Joins the Encores! Cast of ''tick, tick…BOOM!'' by Hayley Levitt

Production News: Richard Stilgoe and Bernard Cribbins to collaborate on new children's musical by Georgia Snow

Richard Stilgoe and Bernard Cribbins are to collaborate on the world premiere of a new children's musical. Brilliant " The Dinosaur, which will tour the UK in 2015 will have words and lyrics…

'After Midnight' Rides Tony Momentum with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole by Gordon Cox

Broadway musical “After Midnight,” fresh off the publicity boost of its seven Tony nominations, aims to turn even more theatergoers’ heads with a trio of well-known musi…

The Stellar Cast of Broadway Stars for Paper Mill's Grease Gets Us All Choked Up

Paper Mill Playhouse assembled a top-notch cast of Broadway talent for its summer production of Grease. Get to know the T-Birds and Pink Ladies through YouTube videos from their past.

R&H Theatricals Europe Proudly Announces THE BAKEWELL BAKE OFF

R&H Theatricals Europe is proud to announce that THE BAKEWELL BAKE OFF, a new musical by The Baking Committee, is now available for professional and amateur licensing in the United Kingdom a…

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Join Lin-Manuel Miranda & Karen Olivo for Encores! Off-Center's tick, tick... BOOM! by Ryan McPhee

Smash's Leslie Odom Jr will play Michael in the previously announced Encores! Off-Center’s production of Jonathan Larson's tick, tick… BOOM!, starring Ton…

Stephen Sorokoff My View: The Party In Tommy Tune's Penthouse Lasted Till "After Midnight" by Stephen Sorokoff

Stephen Sorokoff My View: The Party In Tommy Tune's Penthouse Lasted Till "After Midnight": What a fantastic celebration Tommy Tune orchestrated for all involved with the 7 Tony Nominated sh…

Oscar Nominee Bob Hoskins Dies at Age 71 by Movies News Desk

Bob Hoskins, best known for his role in Who Framed Roger Rabbit has passed away at the age of 71.

Summer of Stars Set for AFTER MIDNIGHT - Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole! by BroadwayWorld

In the glow of its seven Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, producers Scott Sanders and Wynton Marsalis announced today that a trio of true music legends will make their…

A Change is Gonna Come by Donald Brown

Marcus Gardley's The House That Will Not Stand, now playing at the Yale Rep, directed by Patricia McGregor, runs the audience through a range of emotions as we watch a household divided agai…

3rd Annual #BwayHungerGames Battle 3: Results! by BroadwaySpotted

Citizens: Due to so much stress in The Capitol, Effie needed to take a vacation, but she will be back next week to announce our 3rd Annual #BwayHungerGames WINNER! See below to learn which t…

Forbidden Broadway - Comes Out Swinging! by Doug Marino

Gerard Alessandrini is at it once again.  His smash hit show, Forbidden Broadway, (subtitle on the Playkill - Comes Out Swinging!) is back in the saddle at the comfortabl…

Almanac: Isaiah Berlin on received opinion

"Isaiah told a long story about the death of the Spanish poet Lope de Vega. Assured that he was now...

I Interview Playwrights Part 656: David Van Asselt by Adam Szymkowicz

David Van Asselt Hometown:  I grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, home to the Amish. The fields next to my house were plowed by mules and I was sent often to he neighbor's farm house …

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Damn Yankees, directed by Daniel Sullivan, featuring David Beach, Angel Reda, Stephen Mark Lukas, James Judy, Ann Arvia, Ron Wisniski, Lora Lee Gayer, K…

Production News: Opera North to revive Carousel by Georgia Snow

Opera North will revive its production of Carousel as part of its 2014/15 season, the company announced today. The production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic American musical will be re…

Michael Attenborough: David Cameron can't ignore Belarus Free Theatre abuse by Dalya Alberge

In a frank interview, the former head of the Almeida speaks out against a Belarusian regime that raids plays in performance, imprisons directors and threatens the future of free expressionOn…

Schools of the Stars: Where the 2014 Tony Nominees Went to College: The Actors and Actresses by Robert Viagas

Where the 2014 Tony nominees in acting categories pursued their college studies.

How TV fell out of love with George Bernard Shaw by John Wyver

The Irish playwright may be out of fashion, but only Shakespeare has more plays on British TV. So isn't it about time Shaw's work was likewise reimagined for a modern audience?The last small…

Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann and More to Star in London Return of Forbidden Broadway by Ryan McPhee

Anna-Jane Casey, Sophie-Louise Dann, Damian Humbley and Ben Lewis will star in the previously announced London return of Gerard Alessandrini’s Forbidden Broadway. New York’s long…

Tony Nominee Darko Tresnjak Will Direct Michael Shannon in The Killer at Theatre for a New Audience; Complete Cast Announced by Carey Purcell

Theatre for a New Audience has announced the complete cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Eugène Ionesco's The Killer, starring Academy Award nominee Michael Sha…

Stephen Sorokoff My View Steven Reineke " The New York Pops at 31 " The Joy Of Music by Stephen Sorokoff

Stephen Sorokoff My View Steven Reineke - The New York Pops at 31 - The Joy Of Music: The 31st Birthday Party for the New York Pops was held at the Mandarin Oriental New York after a spectac…

Globe audience faints at 'grotesquely violent' Titus Andronicus by Hannah Furness

Five faint after seeing the 'grotesquely violent' Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare's Globe, as theatre-goers warn of feeling sick and sleepless nights

The Mysteries by Theasy.com

The Mysteries Off Off Broadway, The Flea Theater Reviewed by Joseph BOTTOM LINE: An epic theatricalization of the Greatest Story Ever Told -- 48 playwrights, 53 actors, and six hours! Ed …

News: Gerry Cottle calls for circus performers to boycott Britain's Got Talent by Georgia Snow

Gerry Cottle has urged other circus performers to boycott ITV's Britain's Got Talent, which he claimed "doesn't care about variety at all." Cottle, whose circus act the Wookey Hole Turbo Jet…

LaBelle, Knight and Cole head to 'After Midnight' by Associated Press

NEW YORK " The lineup of pop stars keeps coming for new Tony Award-nominated "After Midnight."Producers of the show that celebrates Duke Ellington's years at the Cotton Club say Patti LaBel…

Leslie Odom Jr. Will Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo in Encores! Off-Center's tick, tick… BOOM! by Andrew Gans

Leslie Odom Jr. ("Smash") will join the previously announced Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo in the New York City Center Encores! Off-Center production of Jonathan …

This Just In! Leslie Odom Jr. to Join Lin-Manuel Miranda & Karen Olivo in tick, tick... BOOM at City Center by BroadwayWorld

This just in Leslie Odom Jr. Smash will join Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo in the New York City Center Encores Off-Center production of Jonathan Larsonstick, tick BOOM, running for five…

News: Actor Bob Hoskins died aged 71 by Michael Quinn

Bob Hoskins, who shot to fame in Dennis Potter's Pennies from Heaven and won an International Emmy best actor award in 2010 for Jimmy McGovern's The Street, has died from pneumonia at the ag…

Patrick Stewart to star in Seth MacFarlane comedy by Wenn Newsdesk

Veteran actor Sir Patrick Stewart has been cast in a new TV comedy series from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. The Star Trek star is set to play opinionated British newsman Walter Blunt …

Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to Headline After Midnight This Summer on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The Cotton Club is going to be the hottest of hot spots this summer! Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole will join the roster of "Special Guest Star" vocalists in After M…

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - Tony Nominees Meet the Press, 'RED-EYE' Opens Off-Broadway and More! by Jessica Showers

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it Today's big news yesterday's Tony nominees meet the pre…

Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole Join Roster of Guests for Tony-Nominated Musical After Midnight by Michael Gioia

After Midnight, which received seven 2014 Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical, will welcome Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole (in her Broadway debut) as guest-star voc…

Theater News: Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Natalie Cole Will Join Broadway's ''After Midnight'' by David Gordon

Joffrey Ballet will stage a 'Romeo' for our time by Laura Molzahn

Choreographer Krzysztof Pastor sometimes sets off metal detectors, the shrapnel in his body a permanent reminder of violent conflict.

Full Casting Announced for Return of Forbidden Broadway to London's Menier Chocolate Factory by Mark Shenton

Full casting has been announced for the previously reported return of Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway to London's Menier Chocolate Factory, where it last played in 2009 and …

Colorado Symphony links up with pot industry

DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Symphony Orchestra said Tuesday it will play a series of "cannabis-friendly" fundraising concerts sponsored by the state's burgeoning pot industry.

Nick Payne to Reprise One-Man Show The Art of Dying at London's Royal Court by Mark Shenton

Playwright Nick Payne is to reprise his one-man piece The Art of Dying at London's Royal Court Theatre. It premiered there in 2013 as part of The Big Idea: Death season as part of The Ro…

Business News: The Pajama Game raises £200,000 through crowdfunding by Matthew Hemley

A crowdfunding campaign for the West End transfer of The Pajama Game has reached its £200,000 target. Producers Gavin Kalin and John Brant said that £40,000 of the amount was raised wi…

Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews to Receive U.K. Premiere at Bath's Ustinov Studio by Mark Shenton

Joshua Harmon's Bad Jews, which premiered in October 2013 at the Roundabout's Black Box Theatre as part of the Roundabout Underground season before transferring to the upstairs Laura…

Fuse Book Review: An Informative Tour of Randy Revolutionary Times by Blake Maddux

This book is a valuable reminder that "the men associated with an era of supposed morality and Christian values of monogamy and marriage have nearly all been linked to infidelity and sex out…

StubHub plans to ticket, produce its own concerts by Mesfin Fekadu

NEW YORK (AP) -- You can soon buy concert tickets from StubHub for shows produced by StubHub....

BWW DVD Reviews: Tyler Perry's MADEA'S NEIGHBORS FROM HELL Easily Entertains by David Clarke

Everyone's favorite tough-as-nails Southern lady, Madea, is back in Tyler Perry's MADEA'S NEIGHBORS FROM HELL. Honestly, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the filmed stage play. Whatev…

RSC to Stage Midsummer Mischief Festival of Four New Plays at Stratford-upon-Avon, Then Transfer to London's Royal Court by Mark Shenton

The Royal Shakespeare Company is to stage four new plays as part of Midsummer Mischief, a festival that will be held at Stratford-upon-Avon in June that will take place in a purpose-built st…

News: Candoco Dance Company and Look Left Look Right added to Latitude Festival line-up by Nicola Merrifield

Latitude Festival has revealed further acts for this year's line-up, including Candoco Dance Company and site-specific theatre company Look Left Look Right. Candoco, which uses disabled and …

Interviews: Ben Richards: Rock of Ages more suited to regional audiences than to London

We talk to Ben Richards, whose credits include Oliver!, 9 to 5 and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as he prepares to play Stacee Jaxx in the musical Rock Of Ages on tour

Some Random Thoughts on the 2014 Tony Awards Nominations by JK

Just like most of you reading this, I watched the 2014 Tony Award nominations with high expectations and a guarded feeling that no matter what happened there would be disappointments and sur…

BWW's On This Day - April 30, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 30 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Interviews: Ben Richards: Rock of Ages might be more suited to regional audiences than to London

We talk to Ben Richards, whose credits include Oliver!, 9 to 5 and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as he prepares to play Stacee Jaxx in the musical Rock Of Ages on tour

Review: Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain (Tour - Salford)

Kristy Stott laughs along with the crazy antics and learns a great deal along the way with this brilliant History lesson show.

Theatre News: Claire Sweeney stars in Sex and the Suburbs at Liverpool's Royal Court, 9 May

Claire Sweeney stars in a new comedy with songs, with plans for it tour - following the Liverpool run.

Interviews: Ben Richards: Rock of Ages might in some ways be more suited to regional audiences than to London

We talk to Ben Richards, whose credits include Oliver!, 9 to 5 and Priscilla Queen of the Desert as he prepares to play Stacee Jaxx in the musical Rock Of Ages on tour.

Review: Horrible Histories:Barmy Britain (Tour - Salford)

Kristy Stott laughs along with the crazy antics and learns a great deal along the way with this brilliant History lesson show.

Tyran Parke on cabaret, Sondheim and Children and Art by David Allen

When it comes to the music theatre and cabaret, you would indeed be hard pressed to find someone more passionate on the subject than Tyran Parke. Actor, singer, writer, director – Tyra…

Catch-22, Northern Stage, Newcastle, review: 'scope to soar' by Dominic Cavendish

Despite a distracting set, this production successfully takes us back to a time of off-hand glamour, repressed nerves and youthful guts

The Monologue Everything Program by Lindsay Price

The Monologue Everything Program Lindsay talks about her love of monologues and the process of writing The Monologue Everything Program. Show Notes The Monologue Everything Program Episode T…

Preview: Democracy/Maud Le Pladec by Sharon Hoyer

RECOMMENDED French choreographer Maud Le Pladec makes her North American debut at the MCA with "Democracy," an experimental exploration of discourse, collective action and resistance via …

For Tony Award nominations 2014, tried-and-true triumphs — mostly by Steven Zeitchik

Several splashy spring Broadway entrants get shut out of major categories. Big nods go instead to the faux-Victorian 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' and a Carole King musical biogra…

News: Sandra Thompson-Quartey appointed producer at Canal Cafe Theatre by Nicola Merrifield

Canal Cafe Theatre in west London has appointed Sandra Thompson-Quartey as its new producer and general manager as part of a move to develop the venue's theatre programme. She takes up her r…

Shenton's View: Brits lead charge on Tony Awards, but nothing for Daniel Radcliffe by Mark Shenton

The annual race for Broadway’s most commercially important awards has begun in earnest, with the announcement of the nominations yesterday for this year’s Tony Awards. It saw an …

Obituaries: Richard Broke by Richard Anthony Baker

Undaunted by a serious road accident that left him confined to a wheelchair as a young man, Richard Broke carved himself an enviable niche as a television director, winning BAFTAs for his tw…

The secrets of the Tony nominations by Michael Riedel

The Tony nominators are forbidden to speak to me or anyone else in the press under pain of being forced to sit through Will Eno's "The Realistic Joneses" again. But...

En pointe: So much more than beer and pomme frites by Katie Colombus

I spent last week on holiday in Belgium. It’s a funny little country and one that most people seem to think is neither particularly fun nor exciting – known as it is for beer and…

Review: (Victoria / Theatre) Equivocation by The Charlebois Post

(photo by Emily Cooper)Theatre and the TruthEquivocation Rounds Off Spectacular Shakespeare Season at the Belfryby Morgan McPhersonSince I have started my very young career as a theatre revi…

News: Students with dyslexia singled out for funding cut by Nicola Merrifield

Concerns have been raised that university performing arts students with dyslexia could miss out on "invaluable" tutoring after the government announced changes to its funding for disabled pu…

Shakespeare's Globe triumphs in Tony awards nominations by Mark Brown

Twelfth Night in running for seven Broadway prizes as best actor category pits Samuel Barnett against Mark RylanceShakespeare's Globe on the Southbank in London was celebrating on Tuesday as…

Cardinal Burns: the comedy duo shaking up TV sketch shows by Brian Logan

They wear prosthetic penises as noses and turn Banksy into a suburban dullard. Brian Logan meets Cardinal Burns, the comedy duo bringing cinema values to the TV sketch showLittle and large. …

Tony Awards Nominations 2014 by K.e. Weber

Fresh from the mouths of co-hosts Lucy Liu and Jonathan Groff, this year's Tony Award Nominations were announced live from Paramount Hotel's Diamond Horseshoe this morning. …

Sneak Peek Of LIFE OF AN ACTRESS: THE MUSICAL With Orfeh & More by Pat Cerasaro

A sneak peek of a brand new movie musical project titled LIFE OF AN ACTRESS THE MUSICAL is now available to view via a new trailer recently released showcasing headliners and fellow Broadway…

'The Wild Party' at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Amanda Gunther

Laurel Mill Playhouse is having a wild, WILD party and they're inviting you! There's excitement! There's sex! There's dancing! There's scandal! It's a roaring good time guaranteed on the per…

Previewing a merry May in NYC theater by Maxamoo

Lindsay, David, and new guest host Laura Motta (aka Lucky) from The Craptacular preview the shows we are most looking forward to in the month of May, including new shows from Playwrights Hor…

Disney Theatricals in Spotlight for Annual Actors Fund Gala

Disney Theatricals was in the spotlight on Monday night for the annual Actors Fund Gala.

Pete Townshend Pens Original Song For THE AMERICANS, Airs Today by Pat Cerasaro

Tony Award-winning TOMMY composerlyricist and rock icon Pete Townshend has penned an original song for use on hit FX espionage series THE AMERICANS and the tune is set to premiere on the sho…

Sharif Atkins Stars in NBT and CTH's DUTCHMAN, Now thru 5/23 by BroadwayWorld

Actor Sharif Atkins 'White Collar,' 'Hawaii,' 'ER' will star as Clay in the co-production of 'Dutchman' by LeRoi Jones Amiri Baraka by Dr. Barbara Ann Teer's National Black Theatre NBT and T…

2014 Tony Award Nominees Meet the Press Today! by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Awards previously announced that the Paramount Hotel would host the Meet the Nominees Press Reception today, April 30th and the 2014 Tony Nominee Luncheon on Tuesday, May 20th.

Goodspeed's Red Sox Edition of DAMN YANKEES Opens Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2014 season at the Goodspeed Opera House with the home run hit Damn Yankees. Goodspeed brings a unique New England flavor to its production, setting it in 19…

Laura Griffith and Louis Hobson Star in 5th Avenue Theatre's A ROOM WITH A VIEW, Opening Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Love is blossoming in Seattle this spring when The 5th Avenue Theatre debuts the lush new musical, A Room with a View. Based on the E.M. Forster novel that inspired the Merchant Ivory film, …

Review: A View from the Bridge (Teatro Vista) by Scotty Zacher

Teatro Vista's staging of Arthur Miller's tragedy is truly riveting. Directed by Ricardo Gutierrez, this production crackles and surges from start to finish - an edge-of-your-seat emotional …

Production News: Anna-Jane Casey and Damian Humbley cast in Menier's Forbidden Broadway by Nicola Merrifield

London's forthcoming production of Forbidden Broadway at the Menier Chocolate Factory is to star Anna-Jane Casey, Damian Humbley, Sophie-Louise Dann and Ben Lewis. Casey and Dann return to t…

Paris Cast Of New DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES Perform 'Total Eclipse Of the Heart' by Pat Cerasaro

The cast of the brand new Paris production of Jim Steinman and Michael Kunze's international mega-hit DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES performs one of the score's most iconic anthems as part of a new p…

"Bad Teacher" Star Ari Graynor on Filling Cameron Diaz's Stilettos by Young Hollywood

"Bad Teacher" Star Ari Graynor on Filling Cameron Diaz's Stilettos The lovely Ari Graynor returns to the YH Studio, this time to tell us all about filling none other than Cameron Diaz's desi…

Cher Lloyd on Cooking, Collabos, & Rock-Paper-Scissors by Young Hollywood

Cher Lloyd on Cooking, Collabos, & Rock-Paper-Scissors YH heads to the Hollywood Rocks Party at the Vogue Theater to catch up with the uber-charming Britpop sensation Cher Lloyd, who gives u…

After Their DC Run and Now on Broadway: Estelle Parsons, Mary Bridget Davies, Idina Menzel, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey Receive 2014 Tony Award Nominati by Joel Markowitz

DC audiences will be happy to know that Estelle Parsons and Mary Bridget Davies were nominated for their performances for The Velocity of Autumn and A Night With Janis Joplin whi…

Records show more ties between Science Center, design firm

The Science Center board agreed to hire Arcturis two days before Whitaker voted to send the center $10 million in tax dollars.

Jerry Lewis, Warrior Princess by Sam Hurwitt

A clash of the titans such as we've never seen before, in which Wonder Woman meets...Jerry Lewis?!

Video of the Week, April 30, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

The Segal Centre has mastered the art of promo video and this one for Top Girls is no exception. Clean, focussed, and the magnificent actors in the production put front and centre.(Read also…

In a Word... Actor Nonnie Griffin on Marilyn After by The Charlebois Post

Hey, Nonnie, Nonnie!by Gaëtan L. CharleboisA veteran of Canadian theatre and Andrew Allan's fabled CBC Stage radio series, Nonnie Griffin is indelibly remembered for her appearances in su…

Bay State dancers 
realize their dreams 
with Alvin Ailey troupe by Tenley Woodman, Tenley Woodman

Dreams can come true. Just ask Belen Pereyra and Kirven Douthit-Boyd.The two Boston Arts Academy alumni perform with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Citi Wang Theatre, Thursday thr…

THEIR FAVORITE THINGS: Tony Award Winner Lillias White Shares Her Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Playbill.com's feature series Their Favorite Things asks members of the theatre community to share the Broadway performances that most affected them as part of the audience. …

Action Opera Red-Eye to Havre de Grace Opens at New York Theatre Workshop April 30 by Carey Purcell

Red-Eye to Havre de Grace, an action-opera about Edgar Allen Poe's last days alive, officially opens at the New York Theatre Workshop April 30 following previews that began Apr…

A Room with a View, With Laura Griffith and Louis Hobson, Opens at 5th Avenue Theatre April 30 by Carey Purcell

The new romantic musical A Room with a View officially opens at the 5th Avenue Theatre April 30 following previews that began April 15. 

Controversial Play The Admission Plays Commercial Engagement in Washington, D.C., Beginning April 30 by Carey Purcell

Following its workshop presentation at Theater J in Washington, D.C., Motti Lerner's play The Admission is presented in a three-week commercial engagement beginning April 30.

Tony-Winning The Lion King Returns to Toronto Beginning April 30 by Andrew Gans

The Toronto engagement of Disney’s The Lion King plays the Princess of Wales Theatre April 30-June 15. Opening night is scheduled for May 1.

Red Sox Version of Damn Yankees, With David Beach, Angel Reda, Stephen Mark Lukas, Opens April 30 at Goodspeed by Michael Gioia

Goodspeed Musicals' production of Damn Yankees, adapted by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro to set the classic in 1955 Boston and pit the Yankees against the Boston Red Sox, officiall…

Photo Flash: The Season's Cutest Broadway Couples by Editorial Staff

Hottest Articles on BWW from Tuesday, Apr. 29

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, April 29, 2014.

Stage Review: The Diary of Dan Franke by Evan Serpick

In late 1999, just before the Y2K disaster, I made a terrible mistake. On a shoestring trip to Europe, I drank some mushroom-laced tea and went to Amsterdam's Anne Frank Museum. My frien…

Stage Review: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Geoffrey Himes

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang Directed by Eric Rosen Through May 25 At Center Stage Anton Chekhov thought of his plays as comedies, while Konstantin Stani…

Stage Review: Chronotony by Bret McCabe

"I love thinking about time in a trippy way and what it means to be outside of time," says Connor Kizer by way of introducing the ideas percolating through his new play, Chronotony, which de…

Conflicts of Interest by Baynard Woods

Many of the galleries and performance spaces in and around the Copycat Building took part in "Alloverstreet" last weekend. I stopped into the extraordinarily white and bright Springsteen Gal…

Talking Tony Nominations

Nominations for the 68th annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday, with tough competition in several categories. For instance, Tyne Daly, Cherry Jones and Audra McDonald are among the nomin…