'Seinfeld' star Jason Alexander shows off his Broadway chops by Jed Gottlieb, Jed Gottlieb

Jason Alexander's role as stocky bald man George Costanza tops his resume. But just below his "Seinfeld" work, musical theater fills Alexander's CV.The actor has appeared in a dozen stage pr…

DIVA TALK: Catching Up With 2014 Beautiful Tony Nominees Anika Larsen and Jessie Mueller by Andrew Gans

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

Chris Lemmon's Jack Lemmon Returns, New Play About His Father, Begins May 2 at Royal George Theatre by Carey Purcell

#Jack Lemmon Returns, a new play with music by Chris Lemmon, plays the Royal George Theatre beginning May 2 prior to an official opening May 12.

TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards, Honoring Marjorie Kellogg, Deborah M. Dryden, Linda Cho and Marianne Krostyne, Presented May 2 by Carey Purcell

The 2014 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in theatrical costume design, are presented May 2 at 6:30 PM at the Hudson Theatre. 

Broadway Battles Bullying, Featuring Chondra Profit, Heather Parcells, Brian Craft and Anthony Crouchelli, Plays Joe's Pub May 2 by Carey Purcell

A benefit concert entitled Broadway Sessions for Broadway Battles Bullying is presented May 2 at 11:30 PM at Joe's Pub.

Lincoln Center Education's May 2 "Next Stage" Discussion Series Features Virginia Johnson and Dance/NYC by Carey Purcell

Lincoln Center Education features Virginia Johnson and Dance/NYC in its "Next Stage" series May 2 in the Clark Studio Theater, located on the seventh floor of the Samuel B. and Dav…

Andrea McArdle, Maureen McGovern, Donna McKechnie and Faith Prince Share Stories and Songs in 4 Girls 4 May 2 by Andrew Gans

Four dynamic women of the musical theatre join forces for 4 Girls 4 May 2 in the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda, MD.

Rock Opera The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, with Daphne Rubin-Vega, Michael Musto, Cheryl Freeman, Offered May 2 by Andrew Gans

A one-night-only presentation of The Life + Death of Kenyon Phillips, Phillips' autobiographical rock opera, is presented May 2 at Joe's Pub.

Ann Crumb and Tony Yazbeck Lead NYC Reading of New Musical Dangerous May 2 by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award nominee Ann Crumb and Tony Yazbeck lead an industry reading of Dangerous, a new musical by John C. Introcaso and Michael Colby, which is presented May 2 in Manhattan.

9 to 5, Featuring Cast of 27 Teen Academy Members, Plays the Theatre at 14th Street Y Beginning May 2 by Michael Gioia

The Amas Musical Theatre and The Rosetta LeNoire Musical Theatre Academy present 9 to 5: The Musical, based on the 1980 20th Century Fox film and featuring 27 members of The Teen Academ…

Las Vegas Broadway Bares, Hosted by Jai Rodriguez, Strips Down May 2 by Adam Hetrick

Las Vegas Broadway Bares returns for its fifth year with Got Wood, presented May 2 at the Planet Hollywood Showroom. Jai Rodriguez (Rent, Zanna Don’t) hosts. 

Loni Ackerman, Alex Brightman, Ellyn Marie Marsh, Natalie Weiss, Remy Zaken and More Sing Duets May 2 at 54 Below by Michael Gioia

Duets with The Write Teacher(s), highlighting duets from composers Joe Iconis, Ryan Scott Oliver, Rob Rokicki and Zoe Sarnak, is held May 2 at 54 Below. Loni Ackerman, Alex Brightman, Ellyn …

Hottest Articles on BWW from Thursday, May. 1

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Thursday, May 1, 2014.

'Goodspeed's 'Damn Yankees': Red Sox Twist Yes, But Plenty of Heart, Too by Frank Rizzo

The show:  "Damn Yankees" at Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.

Reception: The Musical by Jan Chandler

The work of a receptionist is surely an unlikely premise for a musical. However, in the talented hands of writer-performer Bethany Simons and composer Peter de Jager, the woman (usually the …

Mark Nadler @ 54 Below by Barry

Mark Nadler in "Runnin' Wild-Songs and Scandals of the Roaring 20's"                  By: Linda Amiel Burns Mark Nadler is a perf…

Sparring Duets and Classic Cabaret

Barbara Cook, Denny Zeitlin, vocalist Kendra Shanka and more in this week's Jazz Scene.

Celebrating Shakers and Experimental Theater

Steve Buscemi toasted the Wooster Group at the company's gala earlier this week, along with Frances McDormand, Maura Tierney and others.

Here Lies Love Review: Disco Night With Imelda Returns To The Public Theater by Jonathan Mandell

Here Lies Love," which opened in April 2013 for a limited run, has returned for an open run at the Public Theater. Here again is my original review: Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of t…

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick Will Return to Broadway in Terrence McNally Play by Andrew Gans

Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, who made history in the Mel Brooks musical The Producers — which won more Tony Awards than any other Broadway production — will reunite in an u…

Home on the Free Range: Austin's Fusebox Festival

By Robert AvilaDog-eared and offbeat and surprisingly green despite the ubiquitous construction sites of the current real estate boom, the rapidly expanding metropolis of Austin, Texas still…

AMERICAN IDOL Recap: IDOL Game Changer Can't Prevent Major Elimination by Matt Tamanini

Oh boy Tonight's elimination episode kicked off with Ryan Seacrest teasing a 'shocking twist' that none of the idols will see coming. After last week's absolutely not-shocking 'shocking' eli…

First Nighter: James McManus's "Cherry Smoke," Oni Faida Lampley's "Tough Titty" by David Finkle

It's not too often that great passion doomed--make that Great Passion Doomed--hits the boards. There's Romeo and Juliet and Antony and Cleopatra and Cyrano de Bergerac and West Side Story wi…

Review: "Red-Eye to Havre de Grace" at New York Theatre Workshop by Matthew Wexler

by Marcus Scott The moment the lights go down within the intimate 199-seat theater at the New York Theatre Workshop, the audience is dropped within the illuminated mind of a 19th century par…

Drew Gasparini and Friends to Bring Vol. 3 of 'FROM HERE & THERE' to 54 Below, 5/3 by BroadwayWorld

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Drew Gasparini and friends in 'From Here amp There The Music amp Lyrics of Drew Gasparini' Volume 3 on Saturday, May 3rd at 11pm.

Theater Review: 'Henry IV,' Parts 1 and 2

Part of what distinguishes the Shakespeare Theatre Company's new production of "Henry IV" is the scrupulous care director Michael Kahn takes to get the story's proportions right.

Theater Review: A New Run for 'Here Lies Love,' at the Public by Ben Brantley

"Here Lies Love," the poperetta conceived by David Byrne about the rise and fall of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, has returned to the Public Theater.

The Yellow Boat @ GTC Coeurage Theatre Company by Rejyna

The Yellow Boat A Scandinavian folksong tells of three little boats: “One was blue, one was red, and one was as yellow as the sun. They sailed far out to sea. The blue carried hope. Th…

50-year-old 'Dutchman' raises contemporary issues by Joe Dziemianowicz

Director Carl Cofield says Amiri Baraka's play, about a fatal meeting between a white woman and black man, is as relevant as ever.

NY1 Theater Review: 'The Substance of Fire'

"The Substance of Fire" is an early work from Jon Robin Baitz, the playwright who brought us the Tony nominated "Other Desert Cities" a few seasons back. Second Stage The…

Extensive New Photo Set Released For HBO's THE NORMAL HEART by Pat Cerasaro

An eye-grabbing series of new production photos for the forthcoming HBO film adaptation of Larry Kramer's acclaimed Tony Award-winning play THE NORMAL HEART, directed by Ryan Murphy, are now…

Third district candidates put the spotlight on arts, culture funding by Nabih Bulos

The push to succeed the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' most arts-friendly member brought six candidates in the third district race to LACMA on Wednesday for a "Culture and Creativi…

Third district candidates put the spotlight on arts, culture funding by Nabih Bulos

The push to succeed the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ most arts-friendly member brought six candidates in the third district race to LACMA on Wednesday for a “…

Review: The dissonant works in 'Woman Parts' derail good intentions by Margaret Gray

Son of Semele Ensemble has selected two startlingly different short plays for “Woman Parts,” a double bill planned, according to the program, as a corrective to the underrepre…

Best Bets: Spirit of St. Louis Air Show, Harry Connick Jr.

Our staff picks the best things to do this week, with a look at what's ahead in the weeks to come.

Theater News: Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick Will Reunite on Broadway in Terrence McNally's ''It's Only a Play'' by David Gordon

Theater News: Broadway's ''Bridges of Madison County'' Will Close by David Gordon

Waxahachie actor, J.J. Pearce actress score trips to national competition by Nancy Churnin

'The Bridges of Madison County' to Close Despite Four Tony Nominations by Debbie Emery

The musical is the second Tonys casualty after the nominations were announced on April 29.read more

Aisle View: Here Lies Love Returns by Steven Suskin

The show--with concept and lyrics by Byrne, music by Byrne and Fatboy Slim -- captivated theatergoers and critics last April during its limited engagement as part of the Public season. A he…

Reviews: ''Here Lies Love'' by Zachary Stewart

Photo Flash: Meredith Vieira, Jeremy Jordan, Kelli O'Hara and More Attend 2014 SAY Gala by BroadwayWorld

On Monday, April 28 SAY formerly Our Time honored business legend John Sculley as a man who is an inspiration to kids that stutter. The evening, held at the Skirball Center, was hosted by Me…

Columbia Records Drops Naya Rivera's Contract by TV News Desk

Just days after rumors that actress and singer Naya Rivera has been written out of the GLEE's fifth season finale on FOX, Billboard reports that the Columbia Records has dropped the artist.

In memory of Jerry Manning who has left his mark on theatre in DC and Seattle by Christopher Henley

Jerry Manning, Artistic Director of Seattle Repertory Theatre, died on Wednesday night, shocking friends and colleagues on both coasts.  Manning, during his time at Arena Stage in the lat…

THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST (MARK TAPER FORUM): 64% " BITTERSWEET by Lemonmeter

BITTERSWEET Daniel Beaty brings this story to the Mark Taper Forum in his solo show “The Tallest Tree in the Forest,” a respectful and intelligent if dramatically disappointing r…

Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane to Reunite in IT'S ONLY A PLAY on Broadway This Fall; Jack O'Brien to Direct! by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times reports that THE PRODUCERS stars Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane will reunite in a new version of Terrence McNally's IT'S ONLY A PLAY, directed by Jack O'Brien and openi…

Review: 'Pray to Ball' an inventive take on a little-explored topic by David C. Nichols

Highly promising talent bounces through “Pray to Ball” at the Skylight Theatre. Amir Abdullah’s tersely entertaining examination of Islam, college basketball and friendship…

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Wolf whistles for the racy Tudors

Charity Wakefield is brushing up on her court etiquette as she prepares to portray Mary Boleyn in the television adaptation of Hilary Mantel's novels.

HERE LIES LOVE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Of the characteristics that musicals and nightclubs share, perhaps the most enticing " and the most frustrating " is their tendency to be there one moment and gone the next.

FAMILY PLAY (1979 TO PRESENT) - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

Imagine yourself going to a concert by a gifted pianist, only to discover that the entire evening is devoted to a series of études.

Breaking News: THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to Close May 18 by BroadwayWorld

The Bridges of Madison County, the new Broadway musical by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning team Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman, starring five-time Tony Award-nominee Kelli O'Hara…

Reviews: ''The Fabulous Miss Marie'' by Zachary Stewart

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Extends Through March 7, 2015 at the Savoy by BroadwayWorld

The Daily Mail writes that DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS has been extended through March 7, 2015 at the Savoy Theatre in London.

Playwright puts 'Power' of L.A. in first film by Richard Montoya, Special To The U-T

San Diego native Richard Montoya turns his play "Water & Power" into a film.

'The Bridges of Madison County' to close May 18 by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Broadway love affair with "The Bridges of Madison County" is ending quickly....

Four Tony Nominations Can't Keep 'The Bridges of Madison County' From Closing by Gordon Cox

Broadway musical “The Bridges of Madison County” will shutter later this month, despite scoring four Tony noms earlier this week including one for Jason Robert Brown’s s…

Broadway's Josh Gad, Darren Criss, Patrick Stewart and More Set for White House Correspondents' Dinner, 5/3 by TV News Desk

Deadline reports that FROZEN and BOOK OF MORMON's Josh Gad, GLEE's Darren Criss and Matthew Morrison, Broadway and X-MEN's Patrick Stewart and SMASH's Katherine McPhee, MODERN FAMILY's Jesse…

KNOCK ME A KISS (ROBEY THEATRE COMPANY): 76% " SWEET by Lemonmeter

  BITTER Even though Moses' nicely-vulnerable Yolande is the show's lead, all characters orbit around Guillory's blustery turn as Du Bois. It is unfortunate that Smith's writing is unab…

Tony Winners Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane Returning to Broadway in It's Only a Play by Imogen Lloyd Webber

A producer’s dream team! Tony winners Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are returning to the Great White Way—together! According to The New York Times, the pair will star in Terr…

Review: 'Fat Pig' lands with emotional power at Hudson Mainstage by Philip Brandes

Trying to be a better person might seem an unlikely motivator for the protagonist in a Neil LaBute play. Nevertheless, it’s the fulcrum on which “Fat Pig” pivots in a Hudso…

Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare's Globe by Alexandra Coghlan

Lucy Bailey's Titus Andronicus doesn't pull any punches (or stabbings, smotherings and throat-slittings, for that matter). Bursting into a Globe smoky with incense with shouts and drums, for…

End of the Affair: The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kelli O'Hara & Steven Pasquale, to Close on Broadway by Broadway.com

The Bridges of Madison County, which garnered four Tony nominations, but failed to nab one for Best Musical, has set its closing date. The tuner, starring five-time Tony nominee Kelli O…

ArtsBeat: Broderick and Lane Heading Back to Broadway Together by William Grimes

The actors will star in an updated version of Terrence McNally's showbiz comedy, "It's Only a Play."

Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick team up again on Broadway by Michael Riedel

Bialystock and Bloom are coming back to Broadway. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, who helped make "The Producers" one of the best musical comedies of all time, are reuniting in...

Sandra Tsing Loh Discusses Her Revival of Nora Ephron's 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' by Jordan Riefe

In prepping for the Norah and Delia Ephron play, the artist discovered her own sense of style, which she describes to THR as "tool belt lesbian."read more

ALTAR BOYZ (CHROMOLUME THEATRE): 100% " SWEET by Lemonmeter

SWEET The Christian boy band known as the Altar Boyz have returned to L.A. for the first time in five years in a no-frills production that proves that even without a fancy set, pricy costume…

Sunny Afternoon, Hampstead Theatre, review: 'pop lovers would be mad to miss it' by Charles Spencer

This new musical based on the Kinks' songs and story proves an irresistibly enjoyable and touching night out, says Charles Spencer

Movie Review: 'NOW' Chronicles a Traveling Production of 'Richard III' by David Dewitt

"NOW" follows Kevin Spacey and his fellow actors in a production of "Richard III" that is staged around the world, from Beijing to Brooklyn.

Production News: Nicholas Hytner to feature in new Sky Arts masterclass series by Matthew Hemley

Nicholas Hytner will offer advice on directing a play and Abi Morgan will give an insight into screenwriting as part of a new series to be launched by Sky Arts. The South Bank Show Mastercla…

Review: Hit the Wall/Chicago Commercial Collective by Zach Freeman

RECOMMENDED A historical reenactment "is an educational or entertainment activity in which people follow a plan to recreate aspects of a historical event or period." Critics of previous moun…

ArtsBeat: "Bridges of Madison County" to Close on May 18 by Patrick Healy

There were months of modest ticket sales, and the four Tony Award nominations for the show on Tuesday were of little help at the box office.

Art review: At Evolve the Gallery, civil rights-inspired works by African Americans

Curators Brady Charles Blakeley and A. Michelle Blakeley have put together an important and groundbreaking show of artists who deserve to be better known. … Click to Continue »

New Musical The Bridges of Madison County, Starring Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, to Close on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The Bridges of Madison County — the new Jason Robert Brown-Marsha Norman musical based on the Robert James Waller romance novel, will end its Broadway run May 18, producers announced M…

Leslie Caron Stars in Revival of 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks'; Says She 'Never Believed in Retiring' by Jordan Riefe

"I'm living the life of a nun. It's theatre, rest, theatre, rest. I'm saving my strength just for the play," says the 84-year-old performer, who will be hitting the stage at the Laguna Playh…

Andy Karl comes up a winner in Rocky by Richard Seff

For those of you who remember, and cherish, the original Rocky film that made an instant star of Sylvester “Sly” Stallone, here’s what you have to know.  Thomas Meehan, …

SUNNY AFTERNOON " Hampstead NW3 by Libby Purves

WHERE HAVE ALL THE GOOD TIMES GONE? OH, THEY'RE BACK..   It is not every week the Hampstead audience gets to leap up and down with 1966 World Cup confetti in its hair, chanting "L-L-L L…

Uptown Players offers regional premiere of Broadway comedy 'The Lyons' by Nancy Churnin

AFTER MIDNIGHT Guest Star Toni Braxton to Talk UNBREAK MY HEART Memoir at Barnes & Noble, 5/20 by BroadwayWorld

Toni Braxton, who recently guest starred alongside Babyface in Broadway's AFTER MIDNIGHT, will speak on her new book, 'Unbreak My Heart A Memoir' at Barnes amp Noble, Fifth Avenue, NYC on Tu…

Review: Dixie Longate's latest is a hoot and a holler by Lisa Kennedy

A storm is lashing the night sky outside a honky-tonk bar in Mobile, Ala. Thunderclaps occasionally punctuate the fast and furiously funny business taking place at the Garner Galleria,

Colorado Theater Openings, 5/2/2014

Theater openings Bug Theatre's "A Lie of the Mind" Through May 31: Spousal abuse leaves two American Western families in shambles as they struggle to survive on the country's new and vastly

OF MICE AND MEN's James Franco to Talk PALO ALTO at Barnes & Noble, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

OF MICE AND MEN star actor, director and screenwriter James Franco will visit Barnes amp Noble at Union Square, NYC on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 1030 a.m. to 1130 a.m. to discuss PALO ALT…

Theatre Review: 'By The Way, Meet Vera Stark' at Everyman Theatre by Elliot Lanes

Many plays, musicals and movies use Hollywood as a backdrop. Sunset Boulevard, City of Angels and Mack and Mabel are a few examples of how Hollywood has crossed into other mediums of enterta…

'Charlotte's Web' actor wears hat son created for DCT contest by Nancy Churnin

Press Pass: Theater Loop with Antoni Cimolino on May 18 by Bt

Join Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones in conversation with Antoni Cimolino, artistic director of Canada's world-renowned Stratford Festival, which has produced internationally laud…

Frozen's Josh Gad, Glee's Darren Criss & More to Bring Broadway to the White House Correspondents' Dinner by Imogen Lloyd Webber

#NerdProm will get some Broadway star power this May 3! Tony nominee and Frozen favorite Josh Gad and Broadway alum and Glee star Darren Criss will be attending this year’s White House…

Frozen's Josh Gad and Glee's Darren Criss to Bring Broadway to the White House Correspondents Dinner by Imogen Lloyd Webber

#NerdProm is to get some Broadway star power this May 3! Tony nominee and Frozen favorite Josh Gad and Broadway alum and Glee star Darren Criss will be attending this year’s White Hous…

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Robin De Jesus and More to Join Lance Horne in LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK, 5/14 by BroadwayWorld

LIVE FROM GRAMERCY PARK at The Players with LANCE HORNE -- the new concert series dedicated to presenting the best music and theater stars along with dynamic rising talent -- will take place…

2014 Tony Nominees Idina Menzel, Sutton Foster, Jessie Mueller, Kelli O'Hara and More Talk Broadway

2014 nominees Idina Menzel, Sutton Foster, Jessie Mueller, Kelli O'Hara, Mary Bridget Davies (Best Actress in a Musical), Tyne Daly, Cherry Jones (Best Actress in a Play), Lauren Worsham, Le…

John Noble in 'The Substance of Fire' by Laura Collins-Hughes

John Noble, the Australian actor perhaps best known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and the TV series "Fringe," is making his New York theater debut in "The Substance of Fire."

Mel Brooks Says BLAZING SADDLES Will Be a 'Bold and Crazy Musical' by BroadwayWorld

Funnyman Mel Brooks recently revealed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that his 1974 satirical Western comedy 'Blazing Saddles' is a step closer to a trip to Great White Way. He tol…

ONE TOUCH OF VENUS' Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett and Ron Raines to Appear at Barnes & Noble, 5/28 by BroadwayWorld

Melissa Errico, Brent Barrett and Ron Raines from ONE TOUCH OF VENUS will appear at Barnes amp Noble Upper East Side, 86thLexington with host Ted Chapin on for a performance and CD signing o…

Maxamoo's Hot List: Beyond Broadway in May by Maya Asheri

A preview of what we're looking forward to beyond Broadway in New York City theater this month. Fly By Night is a romantic musical about a melancholy sandwich maker and two sisters during th…

Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic by Adam Hetrick

Queen Latifah, who starred in the film musical adaptations of Chicago and Hairspray, will play blues icon Bessie Smith in a new bio-pic for HBO, according to Deadline.com.

People You Should Know . . . Eshan Bay by Zack Calhoon

ESHAN BAY is an American film, TV, and stage actor. He studied Economics and Politics at NYU, trained at The Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute, and recently received his MA in Cla…

Review: Venice Preserv'd (Paynes and Borthwick Wharf)

The site-specific production of Thomas Otway's play from new theatre company the Spectator's Guild doesn't disappoint

Blogs: Declan Donnellan: 'There are enormous benefits to playing work to different cultures'

In this guest blog, Cheek by Jowl's co-founder explains how the company's stage work transcends language barriers

'BRIDGES' Stars and Jason Robert Brown Set for Performance, CD Signing at Barnes & Noble, 5/23 by BroadwayWorld

On Friday, May 23, 2014 at 5 p.m., Barnes amp Noble will welcome the stars of Broadway's THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Kelli O'Hara and Steven Pasquale, as well as composer and lyricist Jas…

Class Presidents' Day at 'All The Way,' Featuring Bryan Cranston (PHOTOS) by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers of All The Way invited a group of over fifty student class presidents from New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) public high schools as their guests for the matinee perfor…

Theatre Review: 'Failure: A Love Story' at The Hub Theatre by Brian Bochicchio

The Hub Theatre's spring fling is a theater piece with an old fashioned setting, modern theater elements and a timeless message. Don't get wrapped around the title of Failure: A Love Stor…

Go Behind the Tony-Nominated Music of The Bridges of Madison County with Composer Jason Robert Brown by Broadway.com

Jason Robert Brown shares the stories and inspiration behind his Tony-nominated score for The Bridges of Madison County.

People You Should Know . . . Lena Hudson by Zack Calhoon

Lena Hudson is a New York based and actor and theater maker. Recent credits include DEBUTANTE.(Ars Nova), Folk Wandering (Joe's Pub/Ars Nova), an adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse…

Don't Miss 4-time Tony-nominated 'Casa Valentina' (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

People You Should Know . . . Elizabeth Alderfer by Zack Calhoon

ELIZABETH ALDERFER NY Credits: DEBUTANTE. (Ars Nova), All the Rats and Rags (Joe's Pub, 3LD), Blind Alley Guy (Incubator), Ivanoff(The Tank), Ideal (59E59), The Footage (The Flea). TV: "The …

Huntington Mourns the Passing of Former Artistic Director Nicholas Martin by BroadwayWorld

Huntington Theatre Company leadership, staff, Board of Trustees, and Council of Overseers were saddened to learn that former Artistic Director Nicholas Martin died last night, April 30, at a…

Theater Listings for May 2-8 by The New York Times

A critical guide to productions in New York City, including shows in previews.

People You Should Know . . . Anna Abhau Elliott by Zack Calhoon

ANNA ABHAU ELLIOTT Recent performances include "The Record" at Under the Radar, "HOME/SICK" at The Living Theater, "Comrades of Time" at The Whitney Biennial, as well as a bunch of new plays…

Music News: Lance Horne Will Play ''Live From Gramercy Park'', With Guests Daphne Rubin-Vega and Robin De Jesús by David Gordon

Profiles announces 2014-15 season by Johnny Oleksinski

Profiles Theatre will perform David Mamet’s “Cryptogram,” a characteristically tense Mamet drama that’s celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, as part of th…

Fresh Prince: Backstage at Pippin with Kyle Dean Massey, Episode 7: Rainy Day Schedule! by Broadway.com

Kyle Dean takes us on a date to see Beautiful and dispels a Pippin rumor. Watch the latest episode of Fresh Prince to find out more.

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder Stars Jefferson Mays & Bryce Pinkham Are Taking Your Questions! by Broadway.com

You’ve seen A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder headliners Jefferson Mays and Bryce Pinkham sing a duet while wearing giant dog collars in their awesome backstage tour video…

People You Should Know . . . Rochelle Slovin by Zack Calhoon

ROCHELLE SLOVIN recently returned to acting, after retiring as Founding Director of Museum of the Moving Image, which she led for thirty years. During the 1960s, Slovin appeared regularly in…

Shakespeare, The O'Neill, Bebe Neuwirth, Eve Ensler and More Set for the NYPL, May-June 2014 by BroadwayWorld

Scroll down to learn about some of the upcoming theater programs at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and other NYPL locations throughout the city

The Afternoon Report, Thursday, May 1, 2014 by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

Brought to you by Boneau/Bryan-Brown Thursday, May 1, 2014 Today's Tweets from BBB Follow us on Twitter – http://twitter.com/BBBway RT @INISHMAANBway: @danedehaan, star of @SpiderManMo…

Cinderella National Tour Announces Itinerary; Stops Include Los Angeles, Houston, Las Vegas and Philadelphia

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Showtime to Air Billie Joe Armstrong Documentary "Broadway Idiot" by Michael Gioia and Adam Hetrick

"Broadway Idiot," a full-length documentary film following Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong as he made the journey to Broadway in the rock musical American Idiot, will have …

People You Should Know . . . Ben Otto by Zack Calhoon

BEN OTTO is a New York based actor living in Brooklyn. Since graduating Fordham University with a degree in English/Creative Writing and a bronze medal from the A10 Diving championships, Ben…

Porchlight's HOW TO SUCCEED Almost Does 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…

Review: Red-Eye to Havre de Graceat curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

A highly stylized musical meditation on Edgar Allen Poe's troubled last days

Andrew Lippa and Lesli Margherita to Join THE SHAPIRO SISTERS: LIVE OUT LOUD at 54 Below, 5/5 by BroadwayWorld

Milly amp Abigail Shapiro premiere their Sister Act -- 'The Shapiro Sisters Live Out Loud' with special guests Andrew Lippa and Lesli Margherita on May 5, 2014 at 54 Below.

Review: (Toronto / Theatre) Beatrice and Virgil by The Charlebois Post

Pierre Brault, Damien Atkins (photo by Joanna Akyol)A Story of Historyby Jessica ChenBeatrice and Virgil is an imagistic journey that shifts between the worlds of two Henry's. One, a yo…

BULLETS OVER BROADWAY's Marin Mazzie Visits DRESS UP! WITH GEORGE B. STYLE by TV News Desk

In today's episode of Dress Up with George B. Style, the STAGE17 series that goes behind the scenes with celebrity stylist George Brescia as he prepares Broadway's finest for opening nights …

ALL THE WAY Offers Subsidized Student Tickets to NYC Public High Schools, May-June 2014 by BroadwayWorld

Producers of All the Way are thrilled to announce that thanks to generous donations from a number of individuals, the show will be offering free and highly subsidized tickets to students fro…

Showtime to Air BROADWAY IDIOT Documentary, 5/8 by TV News Desk

Showtime presents the US broadcast premiere of BROADWAY IDIOT on Thursday, May 8th 8 PM ESTPST.

Queen Latifah to Star in HBO's Bessie Smith Biopic by TV News Desk

According to Deadline, Queen Latifah has signed on to play blues legend Bessie Smith in HBO's upcoming, untitled biopic of the late star. PARIAH's Dee Rees will write and direct.

Two Musical Theater Creatives Score $100K Each from Kleban Foundation by Gordon Cox

Musical theater scribes Nathan Tysen (pictured above, right) and Arthur Perlman (above, left) have nabbed the 2014 Kleban Prize, the hefty annual award that comes with a $100,000 check fo…

THIS SUNDAY! Le Salon de Musiques presents "Russian Soul" " Los Angeles classial concert report by Pauline Adamek

    ::STOP PRESS:: Discounted tickets to this Sunday’s concert are available HERE! Fantastic deal!! Passionate and dedicated about his work in Science and in Music, Alexander…

STAGE TUBE: EVITA Cast Teaches San Antonio to Tango! by Stage Tube

Tony Award-winning musical EVITA, playing at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre for eight performances through May 4, is directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage and choreograp…

Tony Winner Kristin Chenoweth Cast as Maleficent in Disney's "Descendants" by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth has been tapped to play Maleficent in the new live-action Disney Channel film "Descendants," about the children of iconic Disney villai…

9 Tony Nominees Reveal Their Favorite Show Moments by NewYork.com

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BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Black Eye or Not, Andy Karl Will Be at ROCKY! by BroadwayWorld TV

Today we kick off our Tonys coverage with Andy Karl, a nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Rocky, who chats about the thrill of being recognized after 20 years on Broadway, drawi…

Jerry Manning, Seattle Rep artistic director, dies

From Misha Berson, Seattle Times theater critic:

May 1, 2014 | Broadway Photo of The Day by Broadway's Best Shows

Broadway’s Best Shows is hunting down the best Broadway-related snaps you created for our newest series: Broadway Photo of the Day! Living in a world in which our daily lives are flood…

Inventing Mary Martin " The Revue of a Lifetime by Sandi Durell

        By Joel Benjamin   The York Theatre Company may be preaching to the choir with its charming new show Inventing Mary Martin " The Revue of... The post Inventi…

"William Shakespeare Collector's Edition," Featuring Patrick Stewart in Macbeth, Set for June Release by Carey Purcell

PBS Distribution will release "William Shakespeare Collector's Edition," featuring two films, a collection of memorabilia and a copy of Macbeth.

Hubbard Street 2014-15 season announced by Johnny Oleksinski

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago announced its 2014-15 season, the company’s 37th, on Thursday.

One Nation Controlled by the Media: Green Day Musical Documentary Broadway Idiot Will Air on Showtime by Ryan McPhee

Take a break from headbanging and set your DVRs, because Broadway Idiot is coming to the small screen! The documentary about the making of the Broadway musical American Idiot will receive it…

First Laugh One Act Festival by Bt

2nd Annual First Laugh One-Act FestFirst Laugh returns to Piccolo Theatre in February 2015! This two-weekend festival of one-act plays premieres the original work of local and regional play…

- "The Threepenny Opera" at Signature by Susan Berlin

Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia, has gathered a powerful cast for a strong production that places the action in a near-future London overwhelmed with crime, homelessness, and povert…

Accessing Accessibility by Bt

A Workshop on Touch Tours & Audio Description in Chicago Storefront TheatreJoin Us May 4!Jackalope Theatre invites company member Elana Boulos and Steppenwolf Theatre's Director of Audi…

(Other People's) Musings on The Tony Nominations by Elizabeth Wollman

It's that time of year again. No, not quite time for the Tony Awards ceremony itself--that won't be broadcast until Sunday, June 8th. Rather, it's the time of year where everyone celebrates …

League of Professional Theatre Women Events This Month; Bebe Neuwirth in Conversation Monday by Lauren Yarger

League of Professional Theatre Women presents BEBE NEUWIRTHinterviewed by PATRICK PACHECOMonday,…

Theater spotlight: Three at Theater Latte Da, 'Bandara'

Chicago Dance Review: ROMEO AND JULIET (Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

PROKOFIEV GETS POLITICAL This is not your usual Romeo and Juliet. Truncated and concentrated, Joffrey Ballet's U.S. premiere of Krzysztof Pastor's two-act treatment of Profofiev's celebrated…

Guest Picks: Santino Fontana

Santino Fontana was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about his role as Moss Hart in "Act One." (A role he shares with Tony Shalhoub.) He also told us that he's a fan of soup. Find…

Bruised beauty: Weinstein Gallery reprises stellar decade for Alec Soth

Weinstein Gallery reprises a stellar decade in the career of Minnesota photographer Alec Soth.

'All The Way' Announces Subsidized Student Ticket Program with DOE by Broadway's Best Shows

Producers of All The Way are thrilled to announce that thanks to generous donations from a number of individuals, the show will be offering free and highly subsidized tickets to students fro…

Justin Guarini to Bring LOVESICK to 54 Below, 6/2 by BroadwayWorld

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Justin Guarini in 'Lovesick' on June 2, 2014. JUSTIN GUARINI LOVESICK is a new show directed by Gordon Greenberg, that is Guarani's tribute to all …

4 Broadway Cares Events Not to Miss by NewYork.com

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Guest Picks: Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub was on the Leonard Lopate Show to talk about his Tony-nominated performance as Moss Hart in "Act One." (A role he shares with Santino Fontana.) He also told us what he listens …

What I learned today: Beware confirmation bias " and why decision-making is getting harder by Terri Paddock

Composing yesterday's blog about my recent experience with Hopi ear candles, first evangelising and then debunking them, provided me with a reminder lesson opportunity about confirmation bia…

Sound Advice: Billy Porter and Beata Pater by Rob Lester

Two singers, different as night and day: One is grand and stylized, full of flamboyant flourishes, recording with a sizeable orchestra; the other is singing simply in a minimalist setting, w…

Tony Snubs, Pulitzer Flubs, Theater Award Excitement by HowlRound

By Jonathan Mandell. This year, for the first time since the award began in 1976, the Regional Tony Award is going to a theater in New York City, the Signature Theatre Company. I was shocked…

THE SCREENING ROOM: Laura Benanti, Daisy Eagan, Randy Harrison and More Perform with The Skivvies (Video) by Adam Hetrick

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

Lorna Luft, Lillias White, Tony Yazbeck & More set for 92Y's Lyrics & Lyricists, 5/31-6/2 by BroadwayWorld

Even the legendary Broadway gods and goddesses have come face to face with failure. On May 31, June 1, and 2, Lyrics amp Lyricists pays tribute to musical theater's most thoroughly panned mu…

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: On the Road With Peter and the Starcatcher Cast Member Ian Michael Stuart by Matthew Blank

Peter and the Starcatcher, the imaginative play with music about the origins of Peter Pan that garnered five Tony Awards, has been touring the U.S. since August. Cast member Ian Michael Stua…

Neil Patrick Harris Opens to Rave Reviews in 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Ladies & Gentlemen, whether you like it or not, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is now open on Broadway! Watch the star-studded red carpet, witness the glamour of the after party, and find ou…

Ghostlight Records to Release LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Cast Album on 6/3- Preview First Tracks! by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records will release the original cast recording of The Public Theater's production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOSTthis summer. The album will be available in digital format on June 3 wit…

Beowulf Boritt on Creating the World of Moss Hart with His Tony-Nominated Act One Set by Broadway.com

Enter Moss Hart's Broadway as Tony-nominated designer Beowulf Boritt offers insight into his massive set for Act One. See how the wall of fame in Boritt's studio relates to Jame…

Raul Castillo & John Judd to Join Sandra Oh in Victory Gardens' DEATH AND THE MAIDEN this Summer by BroadwayWorld

Victory Gardens Theater continues its 2013-2014 season with Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Death and the Maiden runs June 13 - July 13, 2014, …

San Diego Theater Review: WATER BY THE SPOONFUL (The Old Globe) by Tony Frankel

WATER IS THE GIFT OF LIFE Water by the Spoonful is the second play in Quiara Alegria Hudes' "Elliot Cycle," three stand-alone plays written over an eight-year period. Elliot, A Soldier's Fug…

The Purple Lights of Joppa Illinois: Theater Review by Myron Meisel

Playwright Adam Rapp's complex portrait of mental illness, guilt and responsibility is staged in Orange County.read more

Standard Time With Michael Feinstein: An ASCAP Centennial by Sandi Durell

    By Brian Scott Lipton     There was plenty of cause for celebration " both on the stage and in the audience of Zankel Hall " as Michael... The post Standard Time With…

Video Flash: Audra McDonald Takes to ''The Colbert Report'' With Her Spot-On Impression of Billie Holiday by Bethany Rickwald

History lessons from Park Square and History Theatre

Park Square and History Theatre open shows this week not seen before in the Twin Cities.

Music News: ''Love's Labour's Lost'' Cast Album, Featuring Patti Murin and Colin Donnell, Will Be Released in June by David Gordon

Mayor voices support for San Diego Opera

Mayor Kevin Faulconer voices his support for the San Diego Opera

Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson & Blair Underwood Will Bring The Trip to Bountiful to the L.A. Stage by Ryan McPhee

A family reunion out west! According to the Los Angeles Times, Vanessa Williams and Cicely Tyson will reprise their performances as Jessie Mae Watts and Carrie Watts, respectively, in the L.…

Truth be told, fibbing champ Don Hall is an awful liar

Come May 3 at Ravenswood United Church of Christ, Don hall will defend his title against 10 competitors during the Chicago's Biggest Liar contest. First prize is $200 and yearlong possession…

Vanessa Williams & Blair Underwood Will Join Cicely Tyson in THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL in Los Angeles this Fall by BroadwayWorld

Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood will join Cicely Tyson in the critically acclaimed, Tony-nominated Broadway revival of Horton Foote's American masterpiece 'The Trip to Bountiful,' which…

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS PRESENTS "LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST" THE ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING by Michael Roberts

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An unspeakable act, spoken of, unevenly by Peter Marks

Horror and disgust seem as if they are the only rational responses to the slaughter of innocents. "The Amish Project" seeks to reveal why forgiveness is equally valid. Except that playwright…

Victory Gardens Announces Casting for Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman directed by Chay Yew June 13 " July 13, 2014 by Michael Roberts

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Review: The Fanny Hill Project v2.0, Camden People's Theatre by Laura Peatman

What does a present-day drama graduate searching for her first job have in common with an 18th century fictional prostitute? Nothing, you say? Well not according to TheatreState, who sets ou…

From Ragtime to Rocky, Terence Archie Packs a Mean Punch With Scene-Stealing Role in Broadway's Most Macho Musical by Karu F. Daniels

Terence Archie, who plays Apollo Creed in the Broadway musical Rocky, talks with Playbill.com about bringing the musical from Germany to the Great White Way.

Celebrating a Musical Legend: Ervin Drake at 95 (video & photos) by Sandi Durell

                      By: Jerry Osterbergg In the words of Noel Coward: "I went to a marvelous party!" On the evening of... The post Ce…

Ghostlight to Release Cast Album of Alex Timbers-Michael Friedman Musical Love's Labour's Lost by Adam Hetrick

Ghostlight Records will release the world-premiere cast album of the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of Love's Labour's Lost, penned by Bloody Bloody Andrew J…

Mercury Theater Gives Us A Broadway Quality AVENUE Q by Michael Roberts

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ArtsWest cast keeps 'Hair' shiny and healthy

A review of "Hair," being staged by ArtsWest in Seattle through June 7.

Spotlight On...Sarah Lusche by Michael Block

Name: Sarah Lusche    Hometown: Auburn, AlabamaEducation: BA in Theatre and Political Science from Middlebury CollegeSelect Credits: Goose Girl (Mad&Merry Theatre Company)…

OFF BROADWAY'S 'THEY CALL ME Q' PLAYS ST. LUKE'S by James Edstrom

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…

Twitter Watch: Spider-Man in Inishmaan? Dane DeHaan Visits Daniel Radcliffe Backstage! by Bww Staff

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 star Dane DeHaan, who recently co-starred in Kill Your Darlings with Daniel Radcliffe, just visited his old pal at The Cripple of Inishmaan. The below photo was capt…

STAGE TUBE: Jessica Hendy Peforms 'Chasing Cars' & 'Another Day' at Broadway Sessions by Stage Tube

Jessica Hendy recently performed 'Chasing Cars' and 'Another Day' at Broadway Sessions on April 17th, 2014. Click below to hear her renditions

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

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VIDEO: Tony Winner Swoozie Kurtz Talks Career, New Book on TODAY by TV News Desk

Tony and Emmy awarding winning actress Swoosie Kurtz has penned a book about her numerous roles off-screen as well as on-, including her most recent taking care of her 98-year-old mother.

Features: West End Producer stars in Once video for West End Eurovision

The West End shows participating in this year's event organised by MADTrust have released their idents

Features: Sheffield Theatres' launches new adaptation of Boeing Boeing

Director Jonathan Humphreys, and members of the cast, talk about working on the classic French farce.

Globe associate artist Martin dies at 75

Prominent actor-turned-director and Tony Award nominee was last here with 'Pygmalion.'

Joffrey's 'Romeo' makes war as well as love by Laura Molzahn

DANCE REVIEW: "Romeo & Juliet" by the Joffrey Ballet ★★★½ DANCE REVIEW: "Romeo & Juliet" by the Joffrey Ballet ★★★½ ... Political conflict is the h…

Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood Will Join Cicely Tyson for L.A. Trip to Bountiful by Adam Hetrick and Andrew Gans

Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood have been announced to join Tony Award winner Cicely Tyson in the Center Theatre Group remounting of Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, which will…

Neil Patrick Harris soars in Hedwig and the Angry Inch: review by Richard Ouzounian

The well-liked TV star demonstrates his enormous talent in updated Broadway musical.

Review: Mill Fire (Shattered Globe Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

Shattered Globe Theatre ignites this story of grief and acceptance with a vengeance matched only by an incendiary set of performances that make this production a poetic turn on what might ha…

Live and Intimate: Maxine Linehan: An American Journey at Terminus Recording Studios by Sandi Durell

    By Eric J. Grimm     One of the most exciting aspects of attending live theater and music performances in New York City is the opportunity to watch... The post Live a…

Blue Star Theatres in San Diego: A City's Evolving Legacy by Hannah Fenlon

Moving around San Diego, especially in the midst of a brutal East Coast Winter, it's easy to rejoice in the palm trees, beaches and sandaled tourists strolling along the water (locals don't …

THE TONY PORTRAITS: Intimate Candid Moments at the 2014 Nominee Reception by Matthew Blank

The day after the Tony nominations were announced, the class of 2014 assembled at The Paramount Hotel to meet the press. Playbill photographer Monica Simoes captured some intimate moments wi…

Meet the Tony Award Nominees (photos & videos) by Sandi Durell

      By: Brian Scott Lipton and Sandi Durell   On Wednesday, April 30, the Tony Awards sponsored their annual "Meet the Nominees" event at the Paramount Hotel, and... Th…

News: Royal Albert Hall reports record operating income by Michael Quinn

London's Royal Albert Hall enjoyed a bumper year in 2013, posting record audience numbers of 1.71 million and operating income of £18.6 million, up 10.4% on the previous year. The figures…

Wall Street Journal Critic and Satchmo Playwright Terry Teachout Receives Bradley Prize by Adam Hetrick

Wall Street Journal drama critic and playwright Terry Teachout, whose Louis Armstrong play Satchmo at the Waldorf is currently running Off-Broadway, has been named the recipient of the 2014 …

Beaux Arts Society 'Spring Fling' Honors McArdle, Pedi, Dale, and More by Marakay Rogers

The annual Spring Fling luncheon of the Beaux Arts Socisty, Inc. honored a new group of Distinguished Artists from the stage, screen, and cabaret worlds

A Prince Who Is Much More Than Just Charming by Chris Luner

Once upon a time…Luner on Theatre decided to review a cabaret! So we headed over to Don’t Tell Mama where Bret Shuford is currently appearing in his brand new show, Charming: The…

Impact of arts in San Diego: $187 million

Mayor Kevin Faulconer headlines news conference releasing 2013 arts impact report.

Q&A: Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman Talk 'Annapurna' by Gordon Cox

Married actors Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman are back onstage together for the New Group's Off Broadway run of "Annapurna," the two-character show in which they first appeared last year i…

Theatre News: Neil Morrissey to take over from Rory Bremner in Relative Values

Morrissey's previous West End credits include Oliver! and Acorn Antiques

Theatre News: National confirms full dates for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time tour

The 31 city tour opens at the Salford Lowry in December

VIOLET, GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, CABARET & More Set for Next Week's 'Today'! by TV News Desk

Starting the week of May 5, there will be live performances on the plaza from the hit musicals Violet, Bullets Over Broadway, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Cabaret and Mama Mia.

A 'King Lear' that hasn't fully flowered, at Seattle Shakes

A review of Seattle Shakespeare Company's production of "King Lear," which runs through May 17 at Cornish Playhouse, Seattle Center.

Mothers, Clowns & Movie Stars: The Cast of Casa Valentina Reveal The Ladies in the Mirror

The male stars of Casa Valentina reveal the ladies they saw in the mirror their first time cross-dressing.

Chicago's Bianca Marroquin Will Release Debut Solo Recording; Track List Announced by Andrew Gans

Award-winning Latina stage and screen actress Bianca Marroquin, a frequent presence in the Broadway production of Chicago, will release her first-ever full-length solo album "El Mundo E…

The Gospel According to...Sarah Keyes by Michael Block

Name: Sarah KeyesHometown: Louisville, Kentucky Education: Fordham University Lincoln Center and Interlochen Arts Academy (with fellow angels Rebeca Rad and Tyler Gardella)Who do you play in…

'Motown the Musical' brings to life the glorious story of Detroit's music dynasty

A remarkable confluence of musical talent came together in Detroit under the leadership of Berry Gordy Jr. And over the course of the tumultuous, society-altering decade of the 1960s, the un…

VIDEO: HBO Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at THE NORMAL HEART by TV News Desk

Today, the cable network shared a behind-the-scenes look from the set of the highly anticipated drama.

STAGE TUBE: Laura Benanti Performs PASSION MASSION with The Skivvies by Stage Tube

Laura Benanti performs with The Skivvies Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley as 'Sexy Fosca' from Sondheim's 'Passion.' The mashup includes Sondheim's 'I Read', 'Loving You', 'No One Has Ever Lov…

Photo Flash: First Look at Tonya Pinkins in THE FABULOUS MISS MARIE, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre continues its 44th season with the second play of 'The Ed Bullins Project' dedicated to the pioneer of the Black Arts Movement and one of America's most …

VIDEO: Ariana Grande Surprises Sam Woolf on Last Night's IDOL by TV News Desk

On last night's American Idol on FOX, contestant Sam Woolfe revealed that one of his biggest celebrity crushes was pop star Ariana Grande.

Don Hall reveals all for comedy at Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest

Come May 3 at Ravenswood United Church of Christ, Don hall will defend his title against 10 competitors during the Chicago's Biggest Liar contest. First prize is $200 and yearlong possession…

Spotlight on Berry Gordy Jr.

Berry Gordy talked about Motown " the dynasty and the musical " via e-mail. Q. How did you "find" most of your artists? A. I found them in many different ways. Gladys Knight I saw at the Apo…

Tony-Nominated Cripple of Inishmaan Star Sarah Greene on Daniel Radcliffe's Hot Entourage & Why She Won't Eat Eggs by Kathy Henderson

Age: “Mid-20s” Hometown: Cork, Ireland Current Role: A Tony-nominated Broadway debut ("I haven't had time to process it yet!") as Helen McCormick, the foul-mo…

Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo & Larry Kramer Provide a Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Normal Heart Film by Ryan McPhee

The much anticipated screen adaptation of The Normal Heart airs on HBO later this month and if trailers one, two and three don’t have you excited, take a look at this behind-the-scenes…

Tonys: Are Multiple Acting Nominations for a Show Ever Actually a Bad Thing? by Scott Feinberg

THR's awards analyst looks into the predicament facing multiple actors from "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder," "A Raisin in the Sun" and "Twelfth Night."read more

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

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Jason Robert Brown, Adam Scott & More Join Vulture Festival Lineup by BroadwayWorld

Vulture.com has added three events to the lineup for the first Vulture Festival, a weekend of pop culture events in New York City May 10-11 that is quickly selling out

Odds & Ends: Alan Cumming & Lin-Manuel Miranda Get Emmy Love, Kristin Chenoweth's Dark Side & More! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Who Needs Tony (This Year!)? Alan Cumming and Lin-Manuel Miranda Get Emmy Love Tony winners Alan Cumming and Lin-Manuel M…

New York Drama Critics' Circle Award Winners Will be Revealed on 5/5 by BroadwayWorld

The winners of the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced at 5pm on Monday, May 5, 2014. The selections will be made at the 79th annual voting meeting of the organization, a…

ShPIeL PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF 'THE PASSIONS OF EMMA GOLDMAN' by Michael Roberts

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Analysis & Opinion: Letters of the week by The Stage

Parent chaperones, National Shakespeare Day and West End closures

Watch Audra McDonald Perform as Billie Holiday on "The Colbert Report" (Video) by Adam Hetrick

Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, who earned a Tony Award nomination for inhabiting Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson's Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, appeared on "The Col…

News: BBC's Performing Arts Fund launches fellowship scheme by Matthew Hemley

Professional arts organisations looking to host a fellowship are invited to apply for grants of £10,000 from the BBC's Performing Arts Fund. Previously, the PAF " funded through money rai…

"The Second Time Around": Sara Zahn Revives Her Sammy Cahn Evening in NYC by Kenneth Jones

An interview with singer Sara Zahn on the occasion of her May revival of "The Cahn Film Festival," her Sammy Chan cabaret at the Metropolitan Room.

Tommy Tune Hosts a Starry Bash For Vanessa Williams & the Cast of the Tony-Nominated Hit After Midnight by Broadway.com

After Midnight has been nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical—in honor of the jazz revue’s big news, Broadway legend Tommy Tune threw a starry party at his pent…

5 Things to Increase Your Cultural Intel

Check out the vocal range of Kristin Chenoweth; the acting range from another Kristen...Bell that is, on the “Veronica Mars” DVD; the funny family-driven comedy “Charlotte&…

L.A. theater openings, May 4-11: 'Letters from Zora' and more by Compiled By Matt Cooper

Whitefire Theatre's Solofest 2014 gets underway, a struggling composer encounters "The Ghost of Gershwin" at Lonny Chapman Theatre, and Vanessa Bell Calloway delivers "Letters from Zola" at …

Tony Nominated Director Nicholas Martin Passes Away at Age 75 by Louisa Brady

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that according to multiple sources, Tony Award-nominated director Nicholas Martin passed away yesterday, April 30th at the age of seventy-five.

TV News: Ineligible for a Tony, Alan Cumming Earns Daytime Emmy Award Nomination Instead by Hayley Levitt

Dads, Daughters and BroadFish: An Update by Broadfish

by Melissa D’Agostino Hello lovely folks! Last Saturday we presented our work-in-progress, BroadFish, to a wonderfully warm house at the Studio Theatre at Harbourfront Centre as part o…

Photo Flash: AFTER MIDNIGHT Cast Celebrates Tonys Success with Tommy Tune! by BroadwayWorld

On the eve of the Tony Award nominations, 9-time Tony Award-winner Tommy Tune threw a lavish late night party to toast the cast and orchestra of After Midnight for their seven nominations at…

Nicholas Martin, Prolific Director and Artistic Director, Dies at 75 by Robert Simonson

Nicholas Martin, a director who brought his crisp, smart, bright style to critical works by Mark Hampton, Becky Mode and, in particular, Christopher Durang, and was artistic director of two …

The final Chimes at Midnight by Stacy Keach by Drew Lichtenberg

In this final installment of Stacy Keach's blog, he talks about working with Michael Kahn as a younger actor, and shares some favorite Washington theatre memories. " DL And so we come to the…

Top 5 Shows of the Week by Lynne Menefee

  1. Underneath the Lintel at Metro Stage. “…when Paul Morella is onstage in this show, it's a solo turn of the highest caliber and definitely one that needs to be seen.̶…

Nicholas Martin, Prolific Director and Artistic Director, Dies at 76 by Robert Simonson

Nicholas Martin, a director who brought his crisp, smart, bright style to critical works by Mark Hampton, Becky Mode and, in particular, Christopher Durang, and was artistic director of two …

Fuse Book Interview: James Shapiro on America's Complicated Relationship With Shakespeare by Bill Marx

"Americans have been most drawn to the great tragedies"in our classroom and on our stages. "

Theater News: John Tartaglia to Join Little Orchestra Society for a Lemony Snicket Whodunit by Pete Hempstead

Three More Big Names Joining 'After Midnight' This Summer by NewYork.com

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ALL THE WAY Welcomes Class Presidents for Performance & Talkback by BroadwayWorld

The hit Broadway play ALL THE WAY welcomed class presidents from public high school across New York City. Following the performance, the students stayed after for a talkback with the cast, i…

Suburbanite Reviews: "The Realistic Joneses" and "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill" by Joseph Cervelli

"Joneses" boasts a great cast. Audra McDonald astonishing in "Lady Day." Reviews appear in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

'Lady Day' | Audra McDonald on "The Colbert Report" (VIDEO) by Broadway's Best Shows

Star of Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Audra McDonald, stops by “The Colbert Report” to chat about her Tony-nominated role as Billie Holiday and delight the audience …

MARX MOVIE MADNESS MONTH #1: HUMOR RISK by Trav S.D.

In celebration of Marxfest, every day this month we will be paying tribute to a different Marx Brothers film. While there are only 13 extant cinematic features including the entire team, we …

Who Is Balanchine in the 21st Century? by Susan Reiter

New York City Ballet dancers reflect on their co-founder’s legacy — This week, New York City Ballet opens its spring season with a dozen ballets by 11 different 21st-century chor…

Watch Lady Day Tony Nominee Audra McDonald Reveal Her Addiction & Perform as Billie Holiday by Ryan McPhee

Five-time Tony winner Audra McDonald stopped by The Colbert Report to chat about her Tony-nominated performance as Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill. The two discus…

Watch HBO's Behind-the-Scenes Look at "The Normal Heart" (Video) by Playbill Staff

HBO has released a behind-the-scenes look at Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of Larry Kramer's landmark AIDS drama The Normal Heart, starring Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, Mark Ruffalo an…

The Anxiety of Generosity and the Abundance of the Commons by HowlRound

By Polly Carl. Keynote speech delivered at North Dakota State University "Playing on Common Ground: Theatre and the Complex Communities of the 21st Century" celebrating 100 years of theater …

Chicago theater openings for the week of May 2-8

A list of select upcoming opening nights.

This much is true: The stories at ' Biggest Liar Contest' won't be by Doug George

Fans of falsehood, devotees of deceit, boosters of bull, er, baloney, this is your event. The "25th Annual Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest" is 7 p.m. Saturday at the Ravenswood United Church …

Bending Monteverdi's bow by Thomas Garvey

Fernando Guimarães as Ulisse.  All photos: Clive Grainger.Few artifacts are more intriguing than the partial masterpiece.So imagine the tantalizing aura that has long lingered over I…

Obituaries: Tony-Nominated Director Nicholas Martin Dies at 75 by David Gordon

Renowned Director and Actor Nicholas Martin Has Died by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Distinguished director and actor Nicholas Martin died on April 30, according to the Boston Globe. The Tony nominee was 75 years old. Martin’s Broadway directing credits included Van…

Lin-Minuel Miranda, Alan Cumming Among 41st DAYTIME EMMY Nominees by TV News Desk

The National Academy of Television Arts amp Sciences NATAS today announced the nominees for the 41ST Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

'The Young and The Restless' Leads Daytime Emmy Noms

The 41st annual Daytime Emmy nominations were announced, with soap operas earning the highest number of nods. “The Young and the Restless” leads with 26 nominations. “The B…

Suggested Events: May by Intern

  Wanna have some fun with Broadway stars outside the theatre? What about a more intimate show with new music? Or perhaps you just want to see Aaron Tveit belt his face off up close? Yo…

Some startling new statistics on Broadway Musical Adaptations vs. Original Shows. by Ken Davenport

One of my more popular blogs over the years was this ol’ chestnut from back in 2008 (!) about adaptations on Broadway, and specifically the number of movies being turned into musicals.…

Lyric Lens: "52" by Joe Iconis by Margaret Turner White

Welcome back to Lyric Lens! For the first edition back after a bit of a hiatus, I'll be looking at a song called "52," by Joe Iconis. This song is not yet for sale online, though a bunch of …

BWW Exclusive: First Listen & Guest Essay - Scott Alan & Shoshana Bean Sing 'I'm in Pain' from ANYTHING WORTH HOLDING ON TO by BroadwayWorld

Editor's Note I've known composer Scott Alan for almost as long as BroadwayWorld.com has been in existence. We met very shortly after the web site started, and were excited to showcase one o…

City Ballet gives Mozart 'Requiem' a twirl

After last year's success, City Ballet is planning another ballet with choir and orchestra

Blogs: Michael Coveney: Bob Hoskins remembered with fringe benefits, as I Can't Sing! flops and I battle the Bard

In his new weekly blog, our chief critic remembers a screen legend and reflects on the closure of Harry Hill's X Factor musical

Interviews: Andrei Bondarenko, Glyndebourne's Eugene Onegin: 'I don't expect to be an overnight celebrity'

The fast-rising baritone will lend youthful appeal to Pushkin's man-about-town as Tchaikovsky's most popular opera hits the Downs

Alan Cumming, Ashley Tisdale, Lin-Manuel Miranda and More Among Daytime Emmy Nominees by Carey Purcell

The nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production, have been announced by the The National Academy …

A new show from Jack Lemmon's biggest fan by Chris Jones

After lunch earlier this cloudy, rainy week, Chris Lemmon donned a pair of shades in the elevator.

Bridges of Madison County Cast and Creators to Appear at Barnes and Noble by Adam Hetrick

Cast members from the Tony Award-nominated musical The Bridges of Madison County, along with Tony-winning composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown, will appear at Barnes and Noble May 23 to cele…

The Most Popular Posts of the Month: April by Ken Davenport

Time for that monthly summary of what got your attention last month here at The Producer's Perspective: The most read post of the month: Announcing the first ever Ghostlight Awards " for …

Carole King to Perform with BEAUTIFUL Cast at Tony Awards? by BroadwayWorld

According to the New York Times, Carole King, who until last month had seen the Broadway show about her life, we reportedly 'do anything it takes' to help Beautiful win Tony Awards this June…

Diverse Suggestions for Your Community Theatre's Next Musical! by Tralend

With this year’s season coming to a close, we know you will soon begin planning your next musical and MTI is here to help. We are offering some suggestions related to tried and true au…

VIDEO: Idina Menzel on Return to Broadway: 'Just Like Being Home' by Movies News Desk

Idina Menzel, who just received a Tony nomination as Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her performance in Broadway's IFTHEN, chatted with ET yesterday about returning to Broadway and the ma…

Ghost: The Musical Surprisingly More Depth Than Just Illusion by Bill Hirschman

But perhaps the biggest illusion of Ghost: The Musical at the Broward Center is that, at its face value, it's an ordinary Broadway musical. Because of this notion, it doesn't seem to get its…

TheatreZone Season Will Feature Mack & Mabel, Sweeney Todd, Brooklyn and More by Andrew Gans

Mark Danni, artistic director of TheatreZone, Naples' non-profit Equity professional theatre group in residence at the G&L Theatre, announced the company's 10th anniversary seaso…

A Younger Theatre and Shakespeare's Globe present A Day of Shakespeare by A Younger Theatre

Apply to join A Younger Theatre's Day at the Shakespeare's Globe.

Maxamoo's Insider Guide to Shakespeare in the Park by Maya Asheri

Every summer The Public Theater produces Shakespeare in the Park at the outdoor Delacorte Theater in Central Park. It is one of New York City's greatest traditions and, remarkably, the…

PHOTO CALL: Tommy Tune Hosts Nomination Party For After Midnight by Krissie Fullerton

On the evening of the Tony Award nominations, nine time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune threw a lavish late night party catered by Creative Edge Parties at his upper east side penthouse to cele…

Barbara Cook by Barry

Legendary Barbara Cook Plans to Have Fun in Concert May 10 and May 31                              �…

VIDEO: America's Request Night on AMERICAN IDOL; Watch All the Performances by TV News Desk

On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, the Top 5 hit the Idol stage and performed songs chosen by you, America

Allison Janney Joins Jude Law, Bobby Cannavale and More in "Spy" by Carey Purcell

Emmy Award winner Allison Janney will star in the new comedy feature "Spy," Deadline.com reports.

New York Drama Critics' Circle Award Winners to Be Announced May 5 by Adam Hetrick

The winners of the 2014 New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards will be announced May 5.

Livestreaming performance of RoBoVoX from Austin, Texas"Sat, May 3 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. VORTEX Repertory Company in Austin, Texas presents a livestreaming performance of "RoBoVoX" on the global, commons-based, peer produced HowlRound TV network at http://howlro…

All The Way's Michael McKean Lands Role in New AMC Series "Better Call Saul" by Andrew Gans

Stage and screen star Michael McKean, currently back on Broadway in the Tony-nominated All The Way, has joined the cast of the upcoming AMC series "Better Call Saul," according to …

Cabaret Review: Second Cumming on Broadway by Jonathan Mandell

From the very beginning of the Roundabout's re-revival of "Cabaret," when a spotlight first illuminates Alan Cumming's eyes — as if he has opened the rectangular slot in the door of a …

Blair Underwood, Vanessa Williams join L.A. cast of 'Bountiful' by Mike Boehm

In a symmetrical bit of casting for a show that first won acclaim as a television play in 1953, the Ahmanson Theatre's fall production of "The Trip to Bountiful" will add Vanessa Williams an…

Blair Underwood, Vanessa Williams join L.A. cast of 'Bountiful' by Mike Boehm

In a symmetrical bit of casting for a show that first won acclaim as a television play in 1953, the Ahmanson Theatre’s fall production of “The Trip to Bountiful” will add V…

Almanac: Isaiah Berlin on how to live

"He loved quoting the stern admonition he had read on a grave in an English churchyard: 'Avoid shame.'" Michael Ignatieff,...

Reviews: ''Good Television'' by Carolyn Clay

Kristin Chenoweth to Play Sleeping Beauty Villain in Disney Channel's DESCENDANTS by TV News Desk

Kristin Chenoweth will take on the role of Sleeping Beauty villain Maleficent in the Disney Channel telepic DESCENDANTS.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, May 1, 2014 by Susan Grace

  Today’s Highlights: * Titus and Andronicus, directed by Lucy Bailey, featuring William Houston and Indira Varma, with Obi Abili, Natthew Needham, Ian Gelder, Steffan Donnelly…

VIDEO: Audra McDonald Chats 'LADY DAY'; Performs Two Numbers on 'Colbert' by TV News Desk

Audra McDonald stopped by last night's THE COLBERT REPORT to chat about her Broadway role as Billie Holiday in 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar amp Grill' and perform two numbers from the show.

Christiane Noll, Michael McGrath, Farah Alvin, Noah Racey, Jonathan Crombie, Jennifer Cody and More Will Be Part of Cape Playhouse Season by Andrew Gans

Mark Cuddy, producer of The Cape Playhouse, has announced initial casting for the historic theatre's 88th season in Dennis, MA. Six shows — a mix of comedies, dramas and musicals &…

Casting Announced for Concert Staging of Tony-Winning Parade by Andrew Gans

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bailiwick Repertory's Jeff Award-winning production of Parade, Bailiwick Chicago will present a special one-night-only staged concert of the musical…

Sound Theatre's 2014 season

From Seattle Times theater critic Misha Berson:

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

Where the 2014 Tony-nominated designers pursued their college studies.

FIRST LISTEN: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'Empty Chairs at Empty Tables' from New EP by BroadwayWorld

The recent Tony nominee released his latest EP, titled 'The Road to Find Out East,' on April 8, 2014

News: Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre boasts 300% rise in ticket sales by Georgia Snow

Chester's Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is enjoying record-breaking ticket sales for its summer season, with box office takings up 300% compared to last year. Advanced ticket sales for the…

I Interview Playwrights Part 658: Amina Henry by Adam Szymkowicz

Amina Henry Hometown: White Plains, NY Current Town: Sunnyside, Queens Q:  Tell me about Happily Ever. A:  HAPPILY EVER is a dark fairy tale based, in a somewhat tangential way, o…

ROCKY Receives Six Outer Critics Circle Noms, Three Drama League Awards Noms by BroadwayWorld

The Outer Critics Circle, an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, Internet, and theatre publications in America and…

Neil Morrissey to Join West End Cast of Noel Coward's Relative Values at Harold Pinter Theatre by Mark Shenton

Neil Morrissey will join the cast of the West End production of Noel Coward's Relative Values, which begins performances May 26 for a run through June 21. He takes over the role of Crest…

WAKE UP with BroadwayWorld - Thursday, May 1, 2014 - Off-Broadway Extravaganza! HERE LIES LOVE, 'MISS MARIE', TOO MUCH SUN 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 XXX

Santee Smith climbs a dance mountain in NeoIndigenA by Michael Crabb

Gruelling solo takes dancer through ritual of renewal at Harbourfront's Enwave Theatre May 1 to 3.

'Meet The Producers' at South County High School: Part 1: Cameron Powell and Ethan Schulze by Diane Jackson Schnoor

South County High School opens its production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's Tony Award- winning musical The Producers tomorrow. The Producers concerns two theatrical producers who sch…

Theater Review: The Last Days of Edgar Allan Poe, Aboard the Red-Eye to Havre de Grace

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Jesse Green on the Tony Nominators' Not-Quite-Snubs

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Here Are the 2014 Tony Nominations

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In Which the Films of the Marx Brothers Movies are Carefully Ranked by Trav S.D.

  I was recently asked by a reader to rank Wheeler and Woolsey’s films: which ones are particular favorites? That’s hard for me at this stage. I’ve seen about 2/3 of the…

An Interview with National Chamber Ensemble's Leo Sushansky on Their May 10th Mother's Day Concert by Jane Coyne

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day with the special moms in your life, National Chamber Ensemble's May 10th concert is not to be missed. Whether or not you are able t…

Kristin Chenoweth to Play Maleficent in Disney Channel's 'Descendants' by Variety Staff

Angelina Jolie will have some competition in the Maleficent department soon. TV and stage vet Krstin Chenoweth has been tapped to play the mother of the villain from the Sleeping Beauty saga…

Meet The Director and Cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's 'Les Misérables' Part 3: David Merrill (Jean Valjean) by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of our series of interviews with the director and cast of Kensington Arts Theatre's Les Misérables, meet David Merrill. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell us who you play an…

Venice Preserv'd review immersive drama that's more of an aimless wander by Lyn Gardner

Spectators' Guild stumble and fall in this misconceived staging of a medieval tragedy that's more pedestrian than perambulatory Casting call for buildings: on location with Punchdrunk and Sp…

Public Theater's HERE LIES LOVE Opens Tonight by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater's production of David Byrne, Fatboy Slim and Alex Timbers' smash hit musical, Here Lies Love opens tonight, May 1st at the Public Theater's LuEsther Hall for an open-ended…

'The Mitzvah Project' tells a different story of the Holocaust by Ronni Reich

With his latest venture, Roger Grunwald hopes that he will open people's eyes to a unique story with wider importance.

Erica Peck is older, wiser but still rocking by Richard Ouzounian

Actress who played Scaramouche in We Will Rock You in Toronto returns with North American tour of the musical, but now she's playing Oz.

CONTEST: WIN TIX to Off-Broadway's THE ANTHEM by JK

So, now we are in that "limbo period" between the Tony nominations and the Tony Awards, between the last rush of new show openings all over New York and the fall rush of new openings.  …

BWW's On This Day - May 1, 2014

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on May 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Marcus Brigstocke: 'Making a serious subject stupid is what I aim to do' by Marcus Brigstocke

Finding a balance between politically charged routines and fart jokes is the comedian's stock in tradeReading on mobile? Click here to view Brigstocke live There's a faintly ugly side to all…

Front: a play that views the hell of war from all sides by Hugh Rorrison

Director Luk Perceval's latest theatre project an unflinching 'polyphony in four languages' examines the first world war from German, Flemish, British and French perspectives"This is …

Fuse Theater Review: Hello Muddah? " "My Son The Waiter" by Debra Cash

Comic genres don't die; they just become niche markets.

The Winter's Tale: Edward Watson and Lauren Cuthbertson introduce the Royal Ballet's magical staging audio slideshow by Tristram Kenton

The Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's problem plays but the choreographer Christopher Wheeldon has turned it into a triumphant production. Go backstage with photographer Tristram Kenton …

Production News: Neil Morrissey to replace Rory Bremner in Relative Values by Nicola Merrifield

Neil Morrissey is to join the cast of Relative Values at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London later this month. He will star as Crestwell, replacing Rory Bremner from May 26. The change means…

BWW Blog: Meet BWW's May Blogger, Andrea McArdle by Guest Blogger: Andrea McArdle

Hello everybody at BWW My name's Andrea What's yours

Trav S.D.'s Thumbnail Guide to the Six Marx Brothers by Trav S.D.

  Today is opening day of Marxfest! I’ll be using the occasion to write a whole mess of posts about the Marx Brothers over the course of this month. Firstly, for those few of you wh…

Every Theater Deserves a House: The Story of a Backyard Theater by Zach Freeman

By Sean Kelley In a city with such an established and vibrant theater scene, there are many institutions that could easily make the case that the beating heart of Chicago theater lies within…

Hemley on TV: A weighty debate " should critics comment on an actor's size? by Matthew Hemley

Take a look at the photo above and tell me what’s wrong with it. Nothing? Good, that’s what I thought too. But, according to critic Philip Hensher, Rosie Cavaliero is fat. Review…

Review: Teechers (Tour - Salford)

Helen Jones enjoys going back to school with this new production of Teechers.

BWW Interviews: WEST SIDE to MADISON COUNTY - Jessica Vosk, Part 2 by Erica Miner

In Part 2 of my interview with Jessica Vosk, we learn about her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated 'Bridges of Madison County.'

Incoming Festival preview: Fine Frenzy by Emma Struthers

“Don't just be an artist, be a part of something bigger, be a part of artists banding together to create something special,” says Gus Miller, from Fine Frenzy theatre. A sense of…

Uncle Varick, Village Theatre, East Kilbride by Gareth K Vile

Village Theatre, East Kilbride: John Byrne's lively version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya fits with Rapture's remit for popular yet serious theatre. Updated to the 1960s, Uncle Var…

TV & radio reviews: Radio review: Isy Suttie's Love Letters; Tell Me On a Sunday; The Olivier Awards 2014 with Michael Ball by Lisa Martland

Stand-up, actor, writer, composer and musician Isy Suttie has already won a Sony Radio Academy award, but while I have been familiar with her work in the theatre and on television (particula…

Debris, Southwark Playhouse, London by Honour Bayes

Southwark Playhouse, London: It's fitting that this revival of Dennis Kelly's Debris comes around Easter, as this dark two-hander sets about to repurpose the Christ story. A brothe…

Old and bold: there's no age limit on emerging artists by Lyn Gardner

From knitting to circus skills, the creativity of the over-60s is being celebrated and harnessed by theatres, resulting in closer relationships between artists and audiencesMany theatres and…

Normand, Arbuckle, et al in "Mabel's Wilful Way" by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the 1915 Keystone comedy Mabel’s Wilful Way [sic]. In this ensemble comedy a young lady (Mabel Normand) is eating with her pare…

Harry Langdon in "Soldier Man" by Trav S.D.

  Today is the anniversary of the release date of the Harry Langdon short Soldier Man (1926). Soldier Man was Langdon’s last short before leaving Mack Sennett to do features. …

Education & Training: Two new training books by Susan Elkin

If you're thinking of auditioning at any level from securing a place at drama school all the way through to being seen for a plum part in the West End " then don't go ahead…

Shenton's View: Is crowd-funding the future of theatrical investment? Or just a PR gimmick? by Mark Shenton

With ticket prices now breaching the £100 mark for some West End musicals (and for The Book of Mormon now hitting £152.25, with tickets in the very back row of the stalls for this Satu…

News: War Horse band petition attracts thousands of supporters by Nicola Merrifield

A petition launched by the Musicians' Union that calls on the National Theatre to reinstate the War Horse band in its West End run of the show has gained more than 6,000 signatures so far…

News: Judge rules in actors' favour in latest fringe wage dispute by Nicola Merrifield

Three actors should be paid the national minimum wage for work on a fringe production that was advertised as profit share, an employment judge has found. This marks the second case in the pa…

THEATRICAL THROWBACK THURSDAY: TV's First Tony Awards by Pat Cerasaro

In honor of the 2014 Tony Award nominations this week, we are shining a special spotlight on the first national broadcast of the Tony Awards, which occurred way back on March 26, 1967, with …

Danse Noir: The Judith Wright Centre by Bobbi-Lea Dionysius

If your body could talk, what would it say? Contemporary dance choreographer Penelope Mullen's latest work Danse Noir is a breath-taking piece of dance theatre. Danse Noir explores similar t…

The Tonys are a triple treat for publicist Rick Miramontez by Joe Dziemianowicz

Moms and dads must love all their children equally. But what about Broadway press agents and their productions?

InDepth InterView Exclusive: Kevin Spacey Talks New RICHARD III Documentary NOW, Plus HOUSE OF CARDS, Future Musical? & More by Pat Cerasaro

Last night I had the particular privilege of discussing the intricacies and intrigue of William Shakespeare's legendary history play RICHARD III with one of the greatest actors of our age an…

WICKED UK Launches New 'Defying Gravity' Lyric Video by Pat Cerasaro

An enchanting new lyric video in promotion of the West End and Broadway musical mega-hit WICKED has been released, showcasing showstopper 'Defying Gravity'.

Meet The 2014 Tony Nominees by Barry

Idina Menzel "If/Then"April 30, 2014: The 2014 Tony Nominations were announced yesterday and today the nominees came to the annual press junket meeting with journalists and photographers at …

DVR Alert: Cast of Broadway's ROCKY Set for 'David Letterman' Tonight by TV News Desk

CBS has announced that the cast of the new Broadway musical 'Rocky' will be performing on Late Show with David Letterman tonight, May 1. Comedian Louis CK will also guest on the broadcast.

National Theatre Live Broadcasts Sam Mendes-Helmed KING LEAR with Simon Russell Beale in Cinemas Today by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Olivier Award winner Simon Russell Beale's performance in the title role of William Shakespeare's KING LEAR, directed by Academy Award winner Sam Mendes, will be seen by cinema audi…

JULIA MATTISON IS RUBY MANGER Plays 54 Below Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Julia Mattison is Ruby Manger at 54 Below tonight, May 1, 2014 at 11 p.m.

Chicago Commercial Collective Remounts 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE with Original Off-Broadway Cast, Now thru 6/8 by BroadwayWorld

The hilarious send-up of 1950s cold war repression and kitsch culture, '5 Lesbians Eating Quiche' was an original critically-acclaimed creation by The New Colony. This remount featuring the …

Jeremy Jordan Makes Solo Cabaret Debut at Feinstein's at the Nikko Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Hotel Nikko San Francisco and Michael Feinstein are proud to welcome star of stage and screen, Jeremy Jordan, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for four performances only - tonight, May 1 8 p.m. F…

Kathie Lee Gifford Joins NextStop Theatre's INTO THE WOODS as the Giant's Wife Tonight by BroadwayWorld

NextStop Theatre Company's new production of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, running tonight, May 1-June 1, 2014, makes a major announcement for the season-closing production. Directed by…

DVR Alert! Idina Menzel, Julie Andrews Appear Together on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS Tonight by TV News Desk

Broadway legends Julie Andrews and Idina Menzel will appear together in the Bravo Clubhouse tonight, May 1st, on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS

Wael Zuaiter: Unknown review  compelling story of an assassination by Jane Howard

Next Wave festival, Theatre Works, MelbourneTold by a radio producer taking the stage for the first time, the story of the Palestinian translator linked to the Munich massacre is gripping, e…

Tonya Pinkins Stars in THE FABULOUS MISS MARIE, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Woodie King Jr's New Federal Theatre continues its 44th season with the second play of 'The Ed Bullins Project' dedicated to the pioneer of the Black Arts Movement and one of America's most …

Oz-tastic! Lea Michele & Darren Criss Sing 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' Live by Pat Cerasaro

Broadway headliners and breakout stars of FOX's hit musical dramedy series Glee Lea Michele and Darren Criss partnered up to perform an impromptu rendition of the movie musical classic 'Some…

'Belle' Star Gugu Mbatha-Raw on Rocking a Corset by Young Hollywood

'Belle' Star Gugu Mbatha-Raw on Rocking a Corset The lovely (and awesomely-named) Gugu Mbatha-Raw pays a visit to the YH Studio to tell us about her experiences stepping into the stately 18t…

Brick + Mortar: Backstage Diaries by Young Hollywood

Brick + Mortar: Backstage Diaries YH gets to know the rock duo known as Brick + Mortar (Brandon Asraf and John Tacon), who tell us about their pre-show rituals, which one of them takes the l…

Neil Patrick Harris We Hear Paris is Lovely This Time of Year by Suzanna Bowling

Neil Patrick Harris We Hear Paris is Lovely This Time of Year: Mr. Harris overshot his mark by about 3,628 miles on Monday evening when he stepped off a plane at Charles de Gaulle Airport in…

jackDawe, May, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

Doing What You Love...The Realitiesby TJ Dawe@TJ_DaweI don't care for the phrase "doing what you love" to describe pursuing your passion. It makes it seem like you spend your days skipping t…

The Musicality of The Cripple of Inishmaan by Suzanna Bowling

The Musicality of The Cripple of Inishmaan: The revival of Martin McDonagh's 1996 Tony-nominated 1996 black comedy The Cripple of Inishmaan is back at the Cort Theatre.

Picture of the Week, May 1, 2014 by The Charlebois Post

Cylla von Tiedemann draws your eye to the simple things - which, to render in a photo, are not so simple: negative space, where the light falls (here on the faces of Michelle Monteith and Gr…

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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