Tony Awards Preview: Promos and Fun Vids

See the official CBS trailers and other videos featuring our host, Hugh Jackman.

Adam's Call: Garage Theatre Group's production of Spring Awakening: The Bitch of Living by Call Me Adam

Adam's Call: Garage Theatre Group's production of Spring Awakening: The Bitch of Living

‘Penny Dreadful’ Recap: Frankenstein’s Monster Wants a Partner. Now. by Eric Grode

The third episode stirs into the plot a bit of "Sweeney Todd" and the "A-Team."

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, May. 25

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, May 25, 2014.

Fuse TV Review: “The Normal Heart” — A Decent Update of an Aged Polemic about AIDS by Gerald Peary

Most of HBO's "The Normal Heart" is a pretty decent adaptation of the 1985 stage script, with some good things added, including an effective pre-credit section set on Fire Island in 1982.

GI Film Festival: Heroes Then and Now and Awards Announced by Marlene Hall

Saturday night the GI Film Festival continued its weeklong run at the Old Town Theater with huge VIPs in attendance. GIFF welcomed actor Adam Driver of the HBO Hit Girls and soon starring i…

News: MD Theatre Guide Announces April Forrer as Managing Editor by Mark Beachy

It is with great pleasure that I announce April Forrer as MD Theatre Guide’s new Managing Editor. Since August of 2012, April Forrer has been the Greater Baltimore Area Editor.  Dur…

Patch Theatre’s Final Associate Director in Residence by Mick Searles

South Australian children’s theatre company Patch Theatre recently announced the appointment of Thom Browning as their third (and final) Associate Director in Residence. Mr Browning will s…

Review: Lost in Yonkers (Northlight Theatre) by Scotty Zacher

A perfect production of an American classic, Lost in Yonkers is a seemingly simple play that skillfully weaves together a number of themes – reliance on family during hard times, the chall…

Jim Butz anchors 'Henry V'

Festival continues the story that starts in 'Henry IV.'

STAGE TUBE: AFTER MIDNIGHT Visits Duke Ellington's Grave in Honor of the 40th Anniversary of His Death by Stage Tube

Musicians from the Jazz at Lincoln Center All-Stars band, currently in the 7-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical After Midnight, visited Duke Ellington's grave at Woodlawn cemetery, where a…

BWW TV: NEWSIES Cast Seizes the Day at STARS IN THE ALLEY! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

BWW TV: Tony Nominee Kelli O'Hara Sings 'To Build a Home' at STARS IN THE ALLEY! by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Tonys predictions smackdown: Michael Musto vs. Tom O'Neil (podcast)' by Gold Derby

Michael Musto and I agree that, yes, there are a lot of solid frontunners to win the Tonys. "All the Way" seems destined to go all the way in the races for Best Play and Actor (Bryan Cransto…

Arts, Briefly: Rhinebeck Retreat Selects Musicals by Compiled By Adam W. Kepler

Nine musicals have been selected for the 2014 Rhinebeck Writers Retreat.

Promotion and Relegation: A Soccer Fan's Indie Theater Manifesto by Guy Yedwab

I woke up this morning and decided that I really wanted to see the Leyton Orient - Rotherham United game today. If you haven't heard of these clubs, I can't blame you -- they're third-tier t…

Theater Review: ‘The Essential Straight & Narrow’ Plays With Time by Alexis Soloski

“The Essential Straight & Narrow,” a play by the Mad Ones, is about creating art and how people are pulled back to vital moments in their lives.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Ensemble of AFTER MIDNIGHT- Virgil 'Lil' O' Gadson & Julius 'iGlide' Chisholm by BroadwayWorld TV

After Midnight, the new Broadway musical celebrating the timeless music of Harlem's Golden Age, recently earned a whopping 7 Tony Awards nonimations, including Best Musical, Best Direction o…

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Ramin Karimloo is a Kid in a Broadway Candy Shop by BroadwayWorld TV

Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Ramin Karimloo, a nominee for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for Les Miserables, who chats about how Broadway differs from how it works in the West…

Hottest Articles on BWWOperaWorld.com from 5/18/2014 - 5/25/2014 by BroadwayWorld

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FROZEN Becomes #5 Highest Grossing Film Of All Time by Pat Cerasaro

Disney's super-successful animated movie musical FROZEN is now the fifth most successful film of all time.

Opera review: Opera Theatre's 'Magic Flute' is more about dance than singing

Tenor Sean Panikkar is a wonderful leading man.

City Theatre's Momentum Festival gets underway with four new works

Pittsburgh audiences can play a part in getting a new work up and running at City Theatre’s annual Momentum Festival, featuring four plays in various stages of development.

Carlos Acosta: a great dancer prepares for his final balletic bow by Sarah Crompton

Sarah Crompton pays tribute as Acosta announces his retirement

Carlos Acosta: a great dancer prepares for his final balletic bow by Telegraph Staff

Sarah Crompton pays tribute to a man who lights up the stage

‘Frozen’ Reaches $1.219 Bil to Become Fifth-Highest Grossing Film Globally by Andrew Stewart

The magic continues at the global box office for Disney’s “Frozen,” which surpassed the studio’s “Iron Man 3″ this weekend to become the fifth-highest gro…

Teen talent hailed with Kelly Awards

West Allegheny, Hampton and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 walked away winners for best musical in Saturday night’s presentation of the 24th annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence i…

Bone Marrow becomes a Play by Evan Seplow

“For Our Own” is a fast moving play about how the a culture of people are dealing with an issue in a complex way due to their cultural differences. StageBuddy interviewed Writer-…

'Singin' in the Rain' kickstarts CLO season

David Elder has a smile on his face as he takes up the umbrella and channels the spirit of Gene Kelly while he’s singin' and dancin’ in the rain.

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the Creators of QUEEN OF THE NIGHT- Spotlight on Simon Hammerstein by BroadwayWorld TV

Queen of the Night, the epicurean extravaganza created by king of immersive entertainment and Sleep No More producer Randy Weiner, has earned a spot on the list of must-see New York City att…

BWW TV: PIPPIN's Ciara Renee and Kyle Dean Massey Get on the Right Track at STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Voices get lost in crowded show-within-a-show by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "One Hit Wonders" at Black Ensemble Theater ★★ THEATER REVIEW: "One Hit Wonders" at Black Ensemble Theater ★★ "One Hit Wonders" treats us to only abo…

I Believe In Unicorns by Katie Colombus

At first sight this children's theatre production could seem like a drab story circle for bored bairns. But despite a rocky start, I Believe In Unicorns develops into something rather magica…

BWW TV: Tony Nominee Bryce Pinkham Sings 'Foolish to Think' at STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

Spring to Dance Festival upholds reputation

Seventh edition of three-night event at the Touhill is another triumph

N8 ZWANG – An Evening of Twisted Tales by Sandra Kuker

WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY N8 ZWANG An Evening Of Twisted Tales Diversity – Noir Comedy – Existential – Relationships – Honor Opening June 8th and running through June 28th, 2014 (Med…

INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A LIBERTARIAN RAGE by Sandra Kuker

Part of the 2014 Hollywood Fringe Festival June 12-29, Los Angeles   “Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you!” -Emperor Palpatine, Return of the Jedi …

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 5/24 - Part 2 - HEATHERS is Watching You, Salute to Memorial Day, and More! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our May 24th SIP round-up Check out part one HERE.

Side Street: Blurring the Line Between Drama and Reality by David Gonzalez

In “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding,” Annie Lanzillotto plays the Nunzio family matriarch, a character that helps her break away from her role in life as a “cancer person.”

New Theatre Neatly Untangles A Gordian Knot In Gidion’s Knot by Bill Hirschman

This is why we go to theater. New Theatre’s Gidion’s Knot – wrenching, thought-provoking, shocking, visceral in ways no film can be– exemplifies why we spend time in dark rooms watch…

Woman in Mind review tremendous production of Alan Ayckbourn's drama by Mark Fisher

Dundee RepA funny and unsettling vision of mental ill health, with a superb central performance from Meg FraserI recently spent a week in a hotel in Eastbourne. At the end of my stay, I felt…

Fuse Coming Attractions: What Will Light Your Fire This Week by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in music, film, theater, visual arts, author readings, and dance that’s coming up in the next week. By The Arts Fuse Staff Dance The Legacy of Joe Gifford…

Salisbury International Arts Festival diary - Day Two by Matthew Stadlen

Matthew Stadlen was pleasantlty surprised by the cast of i(land) and performances on day two

Lili Almog Opening @ Vered by Barry

       Lili Almog: Down to Earth Lili AlmogVered Gallery presented Down to Earth, an exhibition of new work by photographer Lili Almog. Almog's debut solo exhibition at Vered Gallery …

STAGE TUBE: Phil Collins Sings IN THE AIR TONIGHT at Miami Country Day School by Stage Tube

Phil Collins spent some time at Miami Country Day School meeting with the teachers and playing with the students. Towards the end of his stay, he surprised everyone with a performance of so…

Beautiful Tony Nominee Anika Larsen Lusted After a Fuzzy Co-Star by Broadway.com

Beautiful Tony nominee Anika Larsen reveals her sweet Tony dream date and offers up some advice she received from a famous Aussie.

Review: “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” Renews its Vows by Matthew Wexler

Summer is nearly here and it’s that time of the year when more couples take their vows and enter into marital bliss. So what better time to revisit the icon of interactive theater, the rev…

Academic Matters by John Simon

Students have become arrogant of late. I noticed that during my last years of professorship, and I find it confirmed by what I hear and read these days. When I say that in my days we were no…

Repertory is the Answer by HowlRound

By Brian Bell. Conventional wisdom would say that resident companies are too expensive and that it is not possible to run a theater on the resident repertory model in America today. It is pr…

The Ballad of Martha Brown review tale of 'Marshwood murderess' is quietly enjoyable by Lyn Gardner

Omnibus theatre, LondonThis retelling of the story of the last woman to be publically hanged in Dorset has some lovely elements, but leaves its characters underdevelopedIn 1856, Martha Brown…

Great Plains Theatre Conference in Omaha, Nebraska livestreams A Conversation with Playwright Kia Corthron—Wed, May 28 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Wednesday, May 28 at 10:30am PDT (Vancouver) / 12:30pm CDT (Austin) / 1:30pm…

Mark Rylance reads from The Wake by Telegraph Staff

Video: Shakespearian actor Mark Rylance reads from Paul Kingsnorth's book The Wake

Hay Festival: Mark Rylance reads from The Wake by Telegraph Staff

Video: Shakespearian actor Mark Rylance reads from Paul Kingsnorth's book The Wake

Great Plains Theatre Conference in Omaha, Nebraska livestreams a panel on using source material Unoriginal Ideas—Tues, May 27 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer produced HowlRound TV network at howlround.tv on Tuesday, May 27 at 10:30am PDT (Vancouver) / 12:30pm CDT (Austin) / 1:30pm E…

Critique of the Week by Colin Mitchell

Y’all may have noticed a hollow sound reverberating over the last couple of Sundays. No COWs. That’s right. Because every fucking review I read over the last two weeks sucked! No…

BWW TV: Cast of MOTOWN Belts Out Classics at STARS IN THE ALLEY by BroadwayWorld TV

STARS IN THE ALLEY, presented by United Airlines, was presented earlier this week in Shubert Alley, between Broadway and 8th Avenue and 44th and 45th Streets. To add to the festivities leadi…

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ALADDIN's Tony Nominated Casey Nicholaw! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang ou…

James Franco’s career comes full circle by Anders Wright • U-T

This might go down as the year of James Franco, and part of that is new film "Palo Alto"

Reminder: Watch HBO's THE NORMAL HEART - Tonight! by TV News Desk

The HBO Films presentation The Normal Heart will debut tonight, SUNDAY, MAY 25 at 900 p.m. ETPT on HBO. The drama stars Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons and Julia Roberts…

Lindsay Lohan Hoping to Make West End Debut in a Play? by BroadwayWorld

A new article in the UK's Sunday Times details the trials and tribulations of an interviewer for that paper being canceled on repeatedly over a number of weeks by troubled starlet, Lindsay L…

Fuse Album Review: Coldplay’s “Ghost Stories” — Going Through a Rough Patch by Arts Fuse Editor

Coldplay's "Ghost Stories" is not a fun or happy listen, but it is a worthwhile one.

Critique of the Week – Runner Up by Colin Mitchell

Tony the Frank writes a poem about a play. Call it self-indulgent, call it disrespectful, I call it a pretty good read. And oddly, filled with what appears to be a genuine angst. DIFFERENT W…

Enjoy, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds, review: 'needs sticking with' by Matt Trueman

James Brining's production of Alan Bennett's Enjoy is a mongrel play, stitched together like Frankenstein's monster, but is smart too, says Matt Trueman

Lufthansa Festival, St John's Smith Square, review: 'stirring stuff' by Ivan Hewett

The sheer vividness of the performance of Handel's work won me over, says Ivan Hewett

Mark Ruffalo Discusses Theatre Vs. Film In Relation To HBO's THE NORMAL HEART by Pat Cerasaro

Acclaimed stage and screen star Mark Ruffalo opens up about his role in the hotly anticipated HBO adaptation of Larry Kramer's acclaimed Tony Award-winning drama THE NORMAL HEART as part of …

BWW's On This Day - May 25, 2014

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

Moses und Aron, Welsh National Opera/Wales Millennium Centre, review: 'never falters' by Rupert Christiansen

This production of Schoenberg's opera Moses und Aron is an austere but enthralling masterpiece, says Rupert Christiansen

MARX MOVIE MADNESS MONTH #25: The Story of Mankind 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…

An Evening with Julie Andrews, National Indoor, Arena, Birmingham, review: 'Utterly spellbinding' by Tom Wicker

Julie Andrews' autobiographical show seems airbrushed but it's impossible to take your eyes off her, says Tom Wicker

Musical 'Hands on a Hardbody' rolls into town

New Line gives 'Hands on a Hardbody' its first production after Broadway.

At Opera Theatre, 'Elixir of Love' becomes a small-town romance

OTSL's second production offers true love and great tunes.

Emma Watson to graduate from Brown University

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- It's graduation day for movie star Emma Watson....

‘On the Wheels of a Dream’ Part 4: The Family Group: Santina Maiolatesi (Mother), Cory Jones (Father), and Brian Nabors (Younger Brother) by Amanda Gunther

In New Rochelle, a family who was really just your ordinary upper class family of the time, came to experience life far different from the one they knew when Mother discovered a baby in the …

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder by Carey

As an avowed fan of “Downton Abbey,” I was very intrigued by the idea of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, a musical that had been described as “Downton Abbey”…

‘The Wiz’ at The Creative and Performing Arts Center at The Hylton Performing Arts Center by Michael Poandl

Since Judy Garland first went over the technicolor rainbow in 1939, audiences across America have been captivated by the story of Dorothy, Munchinland, and the Wicked Witch of the West. The …

People diary: Cameron Mackintosh plays down talk of a Highlands rift by Dominic Cavendish, Paul Clements, Serena Davies, Matthew Holehouse, Paul Kendall

Theatre impresario Cameron Mackintosh urges Scotland to stay in the UK

Natalie Toro & Gloria Estefan Tweet From ON YOUR FEET Reading by Pat Cerasaro

World renowned concert performer and recording artist Gloria Estefan has announced plans for a 2015 Broadway debut of a new jukebox musical based on her music, life and career titled ON YOUR…

An all-female 'Romeo and Juliet' in city parks by Joe Dziemianowicz

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But a woman playing the Bard’s besotted Romeo is bound to raise eyebrows — and questions.

Megan Hilty & More Set for PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT Tonight by TV News Desk

PBS's NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, the iconic event that has become a national tradition, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special tribute to our men and women in uniform, their famil…

30 Days Of The 2014 Tony Awards: Day #15 - HAIRSPRAY by Pat Cerasaro

Today we continue the 2014 edition of our annual BroadwayWorld feature series spotlighting the very best Tony Awards-related moments of all time with a special focus on a major hit musical w…

Interviews: Crematorium Collaborators Alexander Kargaltsev and Pavel Solodovnikov Discuss Russia, Ukraine, and Their Latest Show

Banned in Moscow, this new play about gay Russians finds a home in New York City.

Sunday Feature - Ted Strauss on Iredea (Fringe / Dance) by The Charlebois Post

Dance, Sci-Fi and the Search For Humanity in The Wastelandby Ted StraussTed Strauss is the artistic director of IREDEA. He is one half of Woo me myth, a Montreal company that creates Da…

Santo Loquasto on Shooting – and Staging - Bullets With Woody Allen by Robert Simonson

Santo Loquasto, scenic designer for Bullets Over Broadway and long-time collaborator with Woody Allen, talks with Playbill.com about working with Woody and his attempts to design a psychiatr…

Interviews: ''Crematorium'' Collaborators Alexander Kargaltsev and Pavel Solodovnikov Discuss Russia, Ukraine, and Their Latest Show by Zachary Stewart

Hottest Articles on BWW from Saturday, May. 24

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from Saturday, May 24, 2014.

This Week's Picks! Eat Cookies with the Stars, Go Uptown with Megan Hilty & Return to Babs' Basement by Pete Croatto

It’s a long weekend, so time to rest up, right? Wrong! So, so wrong! You can sleep off that barbecue hangover another time. There's tons of fun stuff to check out this week, includ…

PLAYBILL POLL: What Broadway Show Closed Too Soon? Readers Respond by Playbill Staff

The Bridges of Madison County ended its brief Broadway run May 18 after 137 performances. The show earned four 2014 Tony Award nominations, including Best Original Score for Jason Rober…

Normal Heart's Jim Parsons on Coming Out and Why Larry Kramer Scared the Hell Out of Him by Adam Hetrick

Best known for portraying Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory," Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons opens up about the impact The Normal Heart had on his personal life, his pr…

George Salazar, Brian Charles Johnson, Libby Winters and More Celebrate New EP With Bluegrass Songs Tonight by Michael Gioia

Eli Zoller and The O Pioneer Band celebrate the release of their self-titled debut EP May 25 at Joe's Pub.

PLAYBILL VIDEO WEEK IN REVIEW: Kelli O'Hara's Goodbye to Bridges, Visionary Broadway Hip Hop and an Instant Classic Les Miz OBSESSED! by Playbill Staff

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

National Memorial Day Concert, with Megan Hilty, Gary Sinise, Dianne Wiest, Broadcast May 25 by Andrew Gans

The 25th Annual National Memorial Day Concert airs on PBS stations around the country May 25 beginning at 8 PM ET; check local listings.

Alice Ripley, Trent Armand Kendall, John Treacy Egan, Anastasia Barzee Explore Aspects of Andrew: Lloyd Webber May 25 by Andrew Gans

The first of five evenings celebrating the music of Tony-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is presented at 54 Below May 25 at 9:30 PM.

Inventing Mary Martin, Starring Emily Skinner, Cameron Adams, Lynne Halliday and Jason Graae, Ends Off-Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The York Theatre Company's world premiere of the new musical Inventing Mary Martin ends its run at the Off-Broadway venue May 25.

The Atlantic City Club Harlem Revue, Featuring Broadway's Cheryl Freeman, Presented Today by Andrew Gans

On Kentucky Avenue: The Atlantic City Club Harlem Revue plays The Triad/Stage72 May 25 at 3 PM.

Film of Larry Kramer's Landmark AIDS Drama The Normal Heart Premieres on HBO by Adam Hetrick

Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, the gripping drama that documents the dawn of the AIDS crisis in New York City, premieres on HBO May 25 at 9 PM. Jul…

Watch Performances From the 2013 Tony Awards, Including Kinky Boots, Matilda, A Christmas Story, Cinderella and More by Playbill Staff

Last year's Tony Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, featured performances that highlighted the entire 2012-13 Broadway season, including high-flying cheerleaders, "Revolting Chi…

CUE & A REVISITED: Stars of Wicked, Beautiful, If/Then and More Share Craziest Audition Stories, Part One by Playbill Staff

The editors of Playbill.com have combed through the past seven years of our popular Cue & A feature to select some of our favorite answers to the question, "What's your craziest…

ON THE RECORD: Disco Pop-Opera Here Lies Love's Triumphant Cast Recording by Steven Suskin

This week's column explores the cast recording of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's Here Lies Love.

Santo Loquasto on Shooting – and Staging - Bullets With Woody Allen by Robert Simonson

Bullets Over Broadway scenic designer and long-time collaborator with Woody Allen Santo Loquasto talks with Playbill.com about working with Woody and his attempts to design a psychiatri…

Leslie Hendrix Of 'Law & Order' Joins Soap Hunk David Gregory At Hartford Stage by Frank Rizzo

Christopher Durang's Gang Talks About Sex, Lunacy In 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'Life is more fun outside the morgue, says Leslie Hendrix.