How Amazing Is Amazing Grace?

Amazing Grace would have been better off if it had dropped Smith’s lackluster score, for the engaging subject matter would have made a stirring play, film or mini-series.

‘Family Portrait’ at DC Music Theatre Workshop by Emily Skow

What do you do when home isn’t what it appears to be or even what you remember it to be? For the family of five at the heart of Family Portrait, with music and lyrics by Theo Jamieson, it�…

TFP would like to thank The Playbill…. @BroadwayGirlNYC and @PlaybillCarey by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess woke up this past Friday to find herself on a “little list‘ put together by Playbill.com –  she was totally flattered to be on the list of “useful…

Steamy Pics! Michael Cerveris, Matt Doyle, Morgan James, John Cariani Bare It All With The Skivvies by Joseph Marzullo

John Cariani, Michael Cerveris, Matt Doyle, Christopher J. Hanke, Randy Harrison, Morgan James, Kimberly Kaye and Ellyn Marie Marsh joined the stripped-down musical duo The Skivvies for …

Pics! Michael Cerveris, Matt Doyle, Morgan James and More Join The Skivvies at Joe's Pub by Joseph Marzullo

John Cariani, Michael Cerveris, Matt Doyle, Christopher J. Hanke, Randy Harrison, Morgan James, Kimberly Kaye and Ellyn Marie Marsh joined the stripped-down musical duo The Skivvies for …

Review: Summer Shorts at 59E59, With ‘Love Letters’ and a Couch Potato by Alexis Soloski

The second part of this series comprises three plays centering on an intimate encounter, a dictator and a man stuck in his comfort zone.

"BIG NOISE" @ Bay Street ***** by Barry

Christine Ebersole brought her new cabaret show, Big Noise From Winnetka to the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor.                                       B…

Review: Feast (Albany Park Theater Project, 2015) by Scotty Zacher

Everyone should see Feast, especially those who worry about the future of our country. Listening to snapping fingers, cheering and clapping hands, witnessing the glorious work of 25 smart an…

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Aug. 2 by Audition Roundup

Upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, August 2, 2015.

NEA Appoints New Director Of Theatre Program by Douglas McLennan

“Until spring, Greg Reiner was managing director of New York’s Classic Stage Company. He also served for four years as executive director of the Tectonic Theater Project and for seve…

Off Book - Episode 9 - Howard Sherman by Wild Root Co

After a long career working for such regional theaters as Hartford Stage and the Goodspeed Opera House — and another important stint in New York City leading the American Theater Wing — …

Dance/USA Welcomes New Members to its 2015-2016 Board of Trustees by The Dance Enthusiast

Richard Gere Says Playing Gay in Original BENT on Broadway 'Was Not Dangerous at All' by Sally Henry

Gay roles on Broadway may be more than acceptable in 2015, but what kind of judgement was passed on such roles in the '70s Regardless, Richard Gere didn't feel unsafe when he played gay in t…

Stars of Upcoming German ALADDIN Production Sing 'A Whole New World' by BroadwayWorld

Disney's latest Broadway show, ALADDIN, is set to open in Hamburg in December, and the new cast is already preparing to sing the now classic Alan Menken score. The stars of ALADDIN DAS MUSIC…

Caught In The Act: Joke-Stealing In The Age Of Twitter by NPR Staff

When comics tell jokes about the news, they're bound to come up with similar punch lines. But comedy writer Larry Getlen says that, while joke theft does happen, it's still rare.

‘code name: Cynthia’ at Pallas Theatre Collective by John Stoltenberg

Stephen Sondheim would do well to watch his back. Pallas Theatre Collective has just mounted a new musical, code name: Cynthia, that is just as smart and pointed in its book and lyrics and j…

Robin Phillips, Director Who Revitalized Canada’s Stratford Festival, Dies at 75 by Bruce Weber

Mr. Phillips, a British theater director, added productions and brought in stars like Maggie Smith during his tenure as artistic director in the ’70s.

"BIG NOISE" @ Bay Street by Barry

Christine Ebersole, Elijah MaloneyTwo-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole (Grey Gardens, 42nd Street) brought her new cabaret show, Big Noise From Winnetka, to the mainstage at the Bay…

Spotlight On...Katie Falter by Michael Block

Name: Katie FalterHometown: Gahanna, O-H-I-O! Go Buckeyes!Education: BA in Theatre Otterbein University 2013Favorite Credits: Mother Jones and the Children’s Crusade at NYMF 2014 (AD), Ani…

Got a minute? Two short-play fests

In the sometimes-grandiose world of theater - endless monologues, three-act historical epics, roof-lifting anthems that go on and on - a little pithiness can be refreshing now and then.

Review: Higdon's new opera, Cold Mountain, at Santa Fe

SANTA FE, NM - The new Jennifer Higdon/Gene Scheer opera Cold Mountain could hardly have premiered amid more intense expectations on Saturday at the Santa Fe Opera. Years in the making with …

Billy Joel to perform sendoff concert at Nassau Coliseum by Katherine Clarke

When the lights go out at the old Nassau Coliseum for the final time Tuesday, “Piano Man” Billy Joel will be the last one standing.

Valerie Harper: 'I am not in a coma'

The actress says she had a bad reaction to her medication.        

Veteran actress to step into Valerie Harper's role in play by Associated Press

OGUNQUIT, Maine — Performer Brenda Vaccaro will replace Valerie Harper in a play in Maine as Harper recovers from an illness and brief hospitalization.The Ogunquit Playhouse says in a rel…

A glimpse of the choreographic process by Carrie Seidman

Fuzion Dance Artists' showcase for emerging choreographers, "In the Round"...... Read more » The post A glimpse of the choreographic process appeared first on Ticket Sarasota.

Ballroom live, as it should be by Carrie Seidman

The Florida State Dancesport Championships at the Ritz-Carlton puts "Dancing with the Stars" re-runs to shame...... Read more » The post Ballroom live, as it should be appeared first on…

VIDEO: Audra McDonald and Will Swenson Sing LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY Theme Song by Sally Henry

Broadway husband and wife Will Swenson and Audra McDonald recently filmed themselves singing a seemingly random duet- the theme song from the hit '70s show LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY. Why Because t…

Dave Roth Launches 4th Annual Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive by BroadwayWorld

Broadway musician and Alzheimer's Association advocate, Dave Roth, is announcing the launch of the 4th Annual Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive starting August 1st and running through August 1…

Cilla Black dies aged 72 by Matthew Hemley

Entertainer Cilla Black has died at the age of 72. Black, whose career spanned more than 50 years, died at her home

REVIEW: Impossible, Noel Coward Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke Some doubted whether a magic show could thrive in the modern day West End but Impossible truly provides a first-class spectacle. It is intelligently staged and well ca…

Adam Garcia, Jack Chambers, and More Lead Australian SINGIN' IN THE RAIN- Full Cast Announced by BroadwayWorld

The full Australian cast of the splash-hit West End stage production SINGIN' IN THE RAIN has today been announced. The production will open next May at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre, fol…

DOWNTON ABBEY Sets Season 6 Premiere Date by TV News Desk

Carnival Films and MASTERPIECE on PBS have just announced that the final season of the hit drama series 'Downton Abbey,' will premiere on Jan. 3 in America.

REVIEW: Bakkhai, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Stephen Collins

By Stephen Collins This is Whishaw's show - no question. He is a force of nature, fiercely unearthing every moment of nuance, humour and purpose from the text and giving a totally committed,…

‘Avenue Q’ at Red Branch Theatre Company by John Harding

Good news, theatergoers. Your favorite sassy surrogate love puppets are back at Red Branch Theatre Company performing at Columbia’s Drama Learning Center. Now through August 8th the neighb…

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for August 3-9, Featuring Laura Osnes, Chuck Wagner, and More! by Louisa Brady

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, a…

REVIEW: Operation Crucible, Finborough Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Tim Hochstrasser

By Tim Hochstrasser This is a noisy and shouty play and in many ways that is necessarily so – industrial processes, bombs, football matches, drinking in the pub – these provide the neces…

Sharon Horgan, Rob Brydon, Barry Cryer and Shappi Khorsandi nominate their all-time favourite sketch by Interviews By Amy Raphael

The best routines live forever in comedy folklore – but which ones do comedians remember most fondly?Big Train: the New Office Manager sketch Continue reading...

Spotlight On...Kristina Mueller by Michael Block

Name: Kristina MuellerHometown: Munich, GermanyEducation: NYU Tisch/Stella Adler/RADA, LondonSelect Credits: Theatre- Rose in Grasses Of A Thousand Colors by Wallace Shawn, directed by Andr�…

BWW TV Exclusive: SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE - 'As Long As You're Mine' Edition! by BroadwayWorld TV

The beauty of a long-running Broadway show is being able to see an iconic role portrayed by more than just one star. Today, BWW is continuing our new series SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE In this edition,…

Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green by Katy Rubin, Maaji Newbold and Moon Lowery

Theatre of the Oppressed NYC Artists Respond

Review: Tommy, Greenwich Theatre by Steph J. Watkins

Tommy is a musical created around the songs from a concept album written by The Who themselves. Jukebox musicals are a popular trend in today’s theatre, simply due to the fact that they ar…

Brenda Vaccaro Will Replace Valerie Harper in Nice Work by Andrew Gans

Oscar nominee Brenda Vaccaro will replace Emmy-winning actress Valerie Harper in the role of Millicent Winter in the Ogunquit Playhouse's production of Nice Work If You Can Get It …

Facing Facts: Artists Need an Entrepreneurial Mindset Part 2

By Seth Lepore. Seth Lepore continues the conversation on entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial mindset for artists.

“Stupid F…ing Bird” flies in with Chekhov for the millennial generation by Hedy Weiss

In one way or another, Anton Chekhov has become the man of the moment on Chicago stages, even if his plays do not always arrive in their "original" form. Consider Sideshow Theatre's hit prod…

JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round-Up: August 2 by James Lillywhite

Are you looking for work in the arts industry? Each week we at A Younger Theatre are featuring the best job applications from across the arts spectrum. Whether you’re looking for permanent…

Can We Dish? Sit Down Next To Sue Mengers In I’ll Eat You Last by Bill Hirschman

I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers at GableStage is an acerbically delicious cross between a gossip fest and a memoir of the legendary Hollywood super-agent of the 1970s, brought t…

Spotlight On...Brian Kraker by Michael Block

Name: Brian KrakerHometown: Pompton Lakes, New JerseyEducation: B.A. in English and Computer Science from Fordham UniversityFavorite Credits: Staging Sex and Revenge, taught by Professor Joh…

I Interview Playwrights Part 769: Matthew B. Zrebski by Adam Szymkowicz

Matthew B. Zrebski Hometown:  Austin, TX Current Town:  Portland, OR Q:  What are you working on now? A:  I am currently in the initial drafting process for a pla…

The Rink by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1984 (Polygram/JAY) For Broadway diva lovers, it’s the Fight of the Century. In this corner: Chita Rivera as Anna, a feisty, middle-aged widow who’s about to walk…

In Utah, 'Book Of Mormon' Strikes A Chord by Andrea Smardon

The Tony Award-winning musical, The Book of Mormon, opened in Salt Lake City last week. The sendup of missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is getting a rousing r…

A Good Joke Told Twice Is Not Necessarily Stolen

When comedians write jokes about the news, they're bound to come up with similar punch lines. Comedy writer Larry Getlen tells NPR's Rachel Martin that stealing jokes happens sometimes, but …

40th Anniversary Look-Back – Jennifer Camp and Gabriel Jason Dean by Alexa Derman

Our weekend series of anniversary features continues! We hope you’re getting pumped for the coming week! Title The Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda Author Jennifer Camp OOB Festival Year The…

Rex by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1976 (RCA) No stars; not recommended. This late-career Richard Rodgers flop, about the marital problems of Henry VIII, revealed the composer to be out of touch with c…

BWW TV: Kids of MATILDA Perform Through Rain and Shine at BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK! by BroadwayWorld TV

Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program on Thursday - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the first day. This week's line-up included performances from the casts of MATILDA, L…

Happy Days: international Beckett festival review – exquisite Britten; comical, otherworldly drama by Helen Meany

Enniskillen, Co FermanaghMoving immersive performances of Britten’s Phaedra and Beckett’s All That Fall, along with his otherworldly Ohio Impromptu, starred in this year’s lineupA woma…

Derek and Clive are back – are they too much for the 21st century? by Andrew Harrison

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore’s relentlessly filthy 70s albums anticipated punk, and influenced both alternative comedy and a generation of smutty teenagers. But is this re-release just too …

Rent by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1996 (Dreamworks, 2CDs) Rent is a heartbreaking work in more than one sense. First, it’s a moving reimagination of La Bohème as a portrait of struggling artists on…

In the Moment: A Personal ‘Good Luck and Thank You’ to The American Century Theater and Their Ghost Light by David Siegel

Ghost light. Very soon the 20-year run of the The American Century Theater (TACT) will fade into a ghost light -a light that we theater folk know is left lit onstage to protect us from misb…

Reefer Madness by Michael Portantiere

Original Los Angeles Cast, 1999 (Madness Records) Musicals don’t come any sillier than the Kevin Murphy (lyrics-book) and Dan Studney (music-book) adaptation of Reefer Madness. This wacky …

Red, Hot and Blue by Michael Portantiere

Ethel Merman With Studio Artists, 1936 (Liberty/AEI) {usr=4] Hoping for another Anything Goes, producer Vinton Freedley put Cole Porter and Ethel Merman together again, this time adding Jimm…

Overnighter: Elsinore in Denmark, Hamlet’s ‘Home,’ Is Having a Renaissance by Seth Sherwood

The collapse of shipbuilding brought hard times, but the town now has cultural venues, public artworks and festivals to augment its time-honored appeal.

What I Love: Karen Allen at Home in the Berkshires by Dan Shaw

The actress lives in western Massachusetts where she directs theater, has founded a yoga studio and opened a clothing shop.

Theater | Patchogue: Review: ‘Billy Elliot: The Musical’ in Patchogue Has Music by Elton John by Aileen Jacobson

The Gateway production of the show, which won 10 Tony awards, has two actors alternating in the lead role of a boy who loves ballet.

Theater | Hartford: Review: ‘I’ll Eat You Last’ in Hartford Portrays Sue Mengers by Sylviane Gold

A one-woman play about an agent for clients including Barbra Streisand and Gene Hackman who coddled, idolized and bullied is at TheaterWorks through Aug. 23.

News Analysis: ‘Hamilton’ and the Republican Hopefuls by Patrick Healy

Brash characters abound in the musical “Hamilton” and the Republican debate.

Redhead by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1959 (RCA/Fynsworth Alley) With a book by Herbert and Dorothy Fields, Sidney Sheldon, and David Shaw, music by Albert Hague, and lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Redhead is …

Fuse Theater Review: The CSC’s “King Lear” — The Deed Dutifully Done by Bill Marx

For all of its sound and fury and smoke, the CSC's version of King Lear is solid rather than surprising or exciting.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Talks Wanting One More Hit, New Song for CATS, Plus Return of JOSEPH, SUNSET, & More by Sally Henry

With long-running smash hits like THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and CATS, Andrew Lloyd Webber is ready for a new musical hit- and a fresh take on his classics.

Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green by Theasy.com

Freight: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green Off Off Broadway, HERE Reviewed by Brett Aresco BOTTOM LINE: An unadorned series of glimpses into the black experience throughout American histo…

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 8/01 Part 2- FUN HOME Kids Watch DESCENDANTS, Plus ON THE TOWN, MOTOWN, 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 August 1 SIP round-up Check out Part 1 HERE.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/2/15- OLIVER! by Stage Tube

Today in 1965, Oliver opened at the Martin Beck Theatre, where it ran for 64 performances. Oliver is a British musical, with script, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart. The musical is based upo…

Jan Maxwell to retire after role in 'Scenes From an Execution'

News of Jan Maxwell's retirement from the stage has hit harder than people outside the theater might understand.

‘Murder at the Howard Johnson’s’ at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater by Johnna Leary

Murder at the Howard Johnson’s, written by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick, is a laugh-out-loud riot featuring a woman, her husband and her lover hatching hilarious murder schemes in the cla…

Tix Booth by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “I buy all my tickets at the Tix Booth.” Usher: “Tix Booth?” Mrs. Brown: “You know, in Times Square, for half price?” Usher: “Ahh……

Broadway’s Hottest Show Is Pissing Off Tony Voters by Douglas McLennan

“I can understand the impulse — they’ll be among the top three moneymakers, and that always looks good — but a rule of thumb in this business is, don’t alienate Tony voters,” a v…

CASTING NEWS: Direct From Broadway, Tom McGowan Joins West End Cast Of Spellbinding Hit Musical Wicked

WICKED, the award-winning classic musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to welcome the American stage, television and film actor Tom McGowan to th…

News: #GrandHotel @SWKplay Cast change news!  by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

CHECKING OUT… AND CHECKING IN! Just a few days before its first preview, there was a last minute cast change for the new production of the acclaimed Broadway musical Grand […]

Scandal and Empire Bring Shakespearean Drama to Network Television

By Dana Sayre. Dana Sayre illuminates the parallels between popular television series Scandal and Empire and the works of Shakespeare, arguing that their popularity shows television embracin…

Review Roundup: Idina Menzel World Tour So Far- ALL the Reviews by Review Roundups

Internationally celebrated vocalist and Tony Award-winning original WICKED star Idina Menzel is currently on a hotly anticipated world tour capitalizing on her newfound international celebri…

Photo Flash: Kristin Chenoweth-Led DESCENDANTS Delivers Enchanting Ratings for Disney Channel by TV News Desk

Disney's 'Descendants,' a modern-day, coming-of-age adventure about the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains, delivered an enchanting 6.6 million Total Viewers

AN ACT OF GOD, Starring Jim Parsons, Concludes Limited Engagement Tonight on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons, began performances on May 7 and will close today, August 2, 2015, at Studio 54 254 West 54th S…

Photo Flash: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Meet ALADDIN DAS MUSICAL Stars by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's ALADDIN stars Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed recently met with their German counterparts- the stars of the upcoming Hamburg premiere of ALADDIN DAS MUSICAL. Jacobs posted a picture…

BWW Interview: Megan McGinnis Is Coming Home At Last with DADDY LONG LEGS by Nicole Rosky

Megan McGinnis is heading back to the New York stage, starring alongside Paul Alexander Nolan in John Caird and Paul Gordon's musical adaptation ofDADDY LONG LEGS. Based on the 1912 novel by…

Opera review: Jordan Shanahan shines in Union Avenue Opera's 'Rigoletto' by Sarah Bryan Miller

UAO presents the Verdi classic in the original language.

See Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Idle, Christian Slater and Craig Robinson Search for the Grail in Sta by Krissie Fullerton

The Hollywood Bowl's production of Monty Python's Spamalot, the parody of the Arthurian Legend that won the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, is presented July 31-Aug. 2 in Los Ange…

Looking Ahead: 5 Shows That Should Be On Your Radar

2015 has been an incredible year for West End theatre! We have been spoilt for major West End openings and there is still plenty to look forward to over the coming months! Below are five sho…

BWW's On This Day - August 2, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Features: My Top 5 Showtunes: Aaron Sidwell

The American Idiot star reveals the musical songs he couldn't live without

Meet comedian Amy Schumer, the sneaky feminist honesty bomb by Tim Lewis

She’s been showered with awards, has millions of views on YouTube and ‘blew away’ Trainwreck director Judd Apatow. Is Amy Schumer the funniest woman on the planet?There are two bottles…

59 Broadway Songs That Will Devastate You by Louis Peitzman

There’s a pain goes on and on.

Guest Review by @FranMephamG of @MDsComedyRevue @edfringe Preview “Proves Comedy is a Strong Remedy” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

          A Jam-Makers Guide To Self -Preservation Proves That Comedy Is A Strong Remedy – Awarded ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐…

Dancer Misty Copeland inspires girls like her by Andrea K. McDaniels

Misty Copeland officially became the first African-American woman to be named a principal in the 75-year history of the American Ballet Theater on Saturday, but the dancer wasn't celebrating…

Trainwreck, The End of the Tour, and the Complicated Bond Between Reporter and Subject by Lindsay Zoladz

Coincidentally, two films currently in theaters are about journalists writing magazine profiles. In one of them, the writer and subject have stimulating and sometimes antagonistic philosophi…

Behind the Scenes: Fighting cell phone distractions in the theater by Jay Handelman

After you've paid for a ticket, shouldn't you pay attention to the show?... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Fighting cell phone distractions in the theater appeared first on Tic…

Andrew Lloyd Webber: ‘I’m back – and I want another hit’ by Mark Shenton

Next year Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will celebrate its 30th birthday in the West End. Meanwhile, on Broadway,

Three Days in the Country review – at no point outstays its welcome by Kate Kellaway

Lyttelton, LondonA young tutor sets hearts aflutter in Patrick Marber’s witty, elegant and mercifully truncated update of TurgenevTurgenev ruefully admitted that A Month in the Country wa…

Confusions review – tour de force of ensemble playing by Clare brennan

Stephen Joseph, ScarboroughThere is humour and sharp observation in Ayckbourn’s collection of one-act plays, but as a whole they fail to connectMany rank Sir Alan Ayckbourn among the UK’…

Cubanía review – where next for Carlos Acosta? by Sarah Crompton

Royal Opera House, LondonCarlos Acosta is going to have to dig deeper than this decorous, Cuban-inflected showcase in his imminent transition from ballet to contemporary danceCarlos Acosta i…

Bakkhai review – Ben Whishaw and Bertie Carvel share the honours by Susannah Clapp

Almeida, LondonThere is tremor not terror – but tremendous acting – in James Macdonald’s overly ingenious reworking of EuripidesOn the one hand Ben Whishaw. Wandlike – or thyrsos-lik…

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers review – the whole thing is barmy, and spot-on by Susannah Clapp

Regent’s Park Open Air theatre, LondonThere are beards and gingham and high kicks galore in Rachel Kavanaugh’s pitch-perfect production Seven Brides for Seven Brothers could have been ca…

Edinburgh art festival 2015 review – a great year for sculpture by Laura Cumming

Edinburgh art festival, various venuesBits of old car, plywood and a roomful of scrunched-up plastic dazzle in the work of John Chamberlain, Phyllida Barlow and Tara DonovanThe most beautifu…

Jekyll and Hyde review – ravishing design, stilted acting by Susannah Clapp

Platform theatre, Central Saint Martins, LondonThis clever co-production of Stevenson’s great story really is a tale of two halvesHow appearances can deceive. Jekyll and Hyde is an intrigu…

Into The Woods by Thom Dibdin

✭✭✭✭✩ Dark magic: Wise beyond their years, the young performers of Stage Experience find the dark corners of Sondheim and Lapine's great musical Into t…

Star-studded: Full cast of Singin’ in the Rain announced! by Cassie Tongue

The full Australian cast of Singin’ in the Rain has been announced and Australian musical theatre fans will have a lot to cheer about — you’ll recognise a lot of the cast fro…

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the first plays staged and written on the continent to the founding of Woolly Mammoth and the O'Neill.

The funniest show ever -- (not)

The hyperbolic selling of Broadway shows

Roger Rees, Starcatcher of Williamstown by American Theatre Editors

The iconic actor was also a great artistic director, a tireless theatre enthusiast, and a gracious mentor to young artists.

Theater News: American Repertory Theater Serves Up Waitress

The musical's world premiere begins tonight.

This Week's Picks! Jazz It Up with Laura Osnes, Hip-Hop to Hamilton & Return to the Chicago Cellblock by Pete Croatto

Hey you, sticking your head in the refrigerator! We know it’s hot, but stop it. You’re ruining food, upping the electric bill, and you smell like a combination of curdled milk, c…

Josh Groban Set for Premiere of Ovation's ON THE RECORD WITH MICK ROCK Tonight by TV News Desk

Featuring guest stars Josh Groban, Kings of Leon, The Flaming Lips and Patti LaBelle, On The Record With Mick Rock goes into each of the artists' hometowns to check out the sights and sounds…

L.A. Theater Review: ‘Spamalot’ at the Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood Bowl has found its Holy Grail. “Spamalot,” the Tony Award-winning burlesque musical treatment of Monty Python’s routines and worldview, proves to be the absolute perfect …

Your Sunday Afternoon Zen: Josie Lane sings “Wasn’t it Good?” by Cassie Tongue

Do you know Josie Lane? She’s appeared in Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and, most recently, Miracle City at the Hayes as well…

SOUND OFF World Premiere: Emily Padgett & Tyce Green In 'Love Duet' Music Video From STARMITES At 54 Below by Pat Cerasaro

A memorable romantic moment from STARMITES at 54 Below

Back to Heaven! An Act of God, Starring Jim Parsons, Ends Broadway Engagement by Michael Gioia

The new Broadway comedy An Act of God, starring Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jim Parsons in the role of God, ends its New York City engagement Aug. 2 at Studio 54.

This Week in Nightlife: Don’t Miss Laura Osnes, the Theo Bikel Tribute and a Jekyll & Hyde Resur by Olivia Clement

Playbill.com offers the best of after-hour shows; click on the links to take you to the events' websites and to purchase tickets directly. 

Sara Bareilles’ Waitress Musical, Starring Jessie Mueller, Premieres Tonight by Robert Viagas and Andrew Gans

Previews start Aug. 2 for the world-premiere production of Sara Bareilles' new musical, Waitress, at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA. The production will have its officia…

Playbill Vault’s Today in Theatre History: August 2 by David Gewirtzman and Ernio Hernandez and Robert Viagas

1900 Birthday of actress and singer Helen Morgan, who rose to fame as a nightclub performer. She had a show at Billy Rose's Backstage Club, where the crowded conditions made her perch on…

Playbill Poll: Which Role Should Lea DeLaria Play on Broadway? by Joe Gambino

Lea DeLaria, known for her work as "Carrie 'Big Boo' Black" on "Orange is the New Black," is no stranger to the Broadway stage. With a new album just released, an…

“It’s Revving Up”  The Next Generation of Female Songwriters Share Their Hopes for the Future by Michael Gioia

Female songwriters are making noise in New York City, and they deserve to be heard. As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre week, we talk to a few female songwriters about navigating …

Did They Find Their Grails? Where is the Original Cast of Spamalot Now? by Logan Culwell

Spamalot, the hilarious musical adaptation of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," comes to the Hollywood Bowl this weekend, in an all-star production — but what about …

Celebrate Women in Theatre With Our Spotify Playlist! by Robbie Rozelle

What better way to celebrate empowered women in theatre than to sing about them? As part of Playbill.com's Women in Theatre Week, Playbill.com Graphic Designer Robbie Rozelle, our reside…

Stratford Festival wears a smile by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

STRATFORD, Ontario — Stick around Stratford for just a couple of days, and you can’t help but notice how darn nice everyone is. At every turn, by the banks of the Avon River or arou…

Stage preview: Billy Porter comes home as star of 'Kinky Boots' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s almost time for heels-down in Pittsburgh, and Billy Porter is giddy about being homecoming king — and drag queen — for a week.

Stage reviews: A beloved musical and a Shakespeare comedy prove to be a comely pairing at Stratford by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

STRATFORD, Ontario — A Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and a bawdy Shakespeare comedy are not such an odd couple when you get to the heart of the matter. “The Sound of Music” asks and …

2Do this week, Aug. 2-9: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

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