Review: Burning Bluebeard (The Hypocrites) by Scotty Zacher

One of the best spectacles on any holiday stage in Chicago, Burning Bluebeard is the kind of nervy production that represents what’s best about Chicago theatre and its success is little sh…

Little Eyolf by John Morrison

Nothing is ever certain to succeed in the theatre, though some plays and productions are certain to fail. But if you're consulting the form book, a production of an Ibsen play at the Almeida…

The season onstage: Your holiday theater roundup by James Hebert

Yuletide shows sprouting up on stages around the county.

Got Writer's Block? Productivity Tips From Shakespeare by WNYC

In the years leading up to 1606, which saw the death of Queen Elizabeth and the arrival in England of her successor, King James of Scotland, Shakespeare’s great productivity had ebbed. Ma…

Mary Zimmerman: Theater at 'the moment of discovery' by Daryl H. Miller

Mary Zimmerman watches her "Guys and Dolls" actors rehearse a scene. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times) When theater director-adapter Mary Zimmerman was bestowed a MacArthur Foundation…

Variety Teams With London’s Sanctum Soho Hotel to Offer Showbiz Venue by Leo Barraclough

LONDON — Variety has teamed up with London’s Sanctum Soho Hotel to provide a venue for a series of exclusive events, including cast-hosted screenings of awards-nominated films, s…

For Mary Zimmerman, overseeing 'Guys and Dolls' at the Wallis, it starts with imagination by Daryl H. Miller

In the center of the rehearsal room stands a cluster of men of all ages and sizes. They're in street clothes, but from their loose postures and colorful New York patois, they are instantly r…

From ‘Jersey Boys’ to ‘The Good Stuff:’ An Interview with Broadway’s Joseph Leo Bwarie by Lynne Menefee

In November of 2011, the Maryland Theatre Guide had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Leo Bwarie when he returned to The National Theatre in DC and “wowing” audiences for a second, hug…

Musical Review: ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ at Sidney Harman Hall by Heather Hill

If you have ever enjoyed a good old Hollywood Classic musical and love Shakespeare–or are simply thinking you might try to check out this Shakespeare thing, then Shakespeare Theatre Co…

Dead Writers Theatre Collective Announces New Season and Director’s Club by Michael J. Roberts

The 2016 season for the Dead Writers Theatre Collective at the Athenaeum Theatre will include “The Importance of Being Earnest” directed by Jim Schneider on July 1–July 31, “Oh, C…

Becoming Skimbleshanks: CATS star Ross Hannaford’s amazing transformation by Erin James

Working on a show like CATS is one of the most rewarding and interesting experiences a performer could ask for. Aside from the fact that every night is a two and a half hour cardio workout, …

Review: Here We Go (National Theatre, Lyttelton)

Caryl Churchill's short new play is directed by Dominic Cooke

Review: Conceal|Reveal, Sadler’s Wells by Lucy Ricketts

If Black Mirror was a dance show, this would be it. The Russell Maliphant Company production of Conceal | Reveal at Sadler’s Wells promises a night of all-consuming music, dance and l…

Fuse Concert Review: The Flamin’ Groovies — A Half-Century in the Trenches of Coolness by Arts Fuse Editor

The Flamin' Groovies in a nutshell -- doubling as a rock institution and the best party band in town.

STAGE TUBE: George Takei and the Cast of ALLEGIANCE Take Over #Ham4Ham by Stage Tube

Today's Ham4Ham featured the legendary George Takei and the entire cast of ALLEGIANCE.Check out their performance below

Sherlock Holmes/Broadway In Chicago by Mary Kroeck

RECOMMENDED The tales of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth wonderfully come to life in this new adaptation of “Sherlock Holmes” by Greg Kramer. Directed by Andrew Shaver with prod…

For Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, musical theater isn't so wild and crazy

Songwriting partners have new show, "Bright Star," and join the ranks of a fast-growing tribe: stars who write musicals.

Best Bets: Death Cab for Cutie at the Pageant; 'So You Think You Can Dance' at the Fox

From the "Peter and the Starcatcher" at the Rep to Ethan Hawke at Left Bank Books, there's plenty to do this weekend and next week around St. Louis.

John Waters mocks Christmas because he loves it by [email protected]

The movie director and author brings his holiday show to the Sheldon

Review: Little Eyolf, Almeida Theatre by Camilla Gurtler

Being a proud Scandinavian I can safely say I don’t always have a great relationship with Ibsen. Because I met him very early on in my school days, he’s always felt more like an …

Review: The Cosmonaut’s Last Message, University of York by Adam Bruce

It’s that time of year again! No, I’m not talking about it being nearly Christmas (which I’m sure we’re all excited about) – I’m talking about that time of y…

Review: 'Book of Mormon' just as good, R-rated the second time around

It's the second coming of The Book of Mormon's national tour, with a new cast singing that ancient tale of the angel Moroni's appearance in late-1800s upstate New York. The elders still ring…

Photo Flash: ON YOUR FEET! Gets a Visit from Tinkerbelle the Dog by BroadwayWorld

The cast of Broadway's ON YOUR FEETrecently got a special visit from the social media savvy rescue pooch Tinkerbelle the Dog. Below, check out the adorable photos featuring Ana Villafae, Jos…

Dakota Apartment Owned by Lauren Bacall Sells For $21 Million by Michael Dale

The film and stage star purchased the apartment with then-husband Jason Robards in 1961 fir under 100,000.

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Return to Broadway in FULLY COMMITTED on 'Live' by TV News Desk

Jesse Tyler Ferguson talked with the hosts about doing Shakespeare in the Park last summer preparing for his return to Broadway in the one-man show FULLY COMMITTED and shares a very funny s…

Playbill Poll: Which Family From a Musical Would You Like to Share Thanksgiving Dinner With? by Joe Gambino

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but that doesn't mean that we need to stop being thankful and celebrating. We asked out readers which families from musicals they'd love to share Th…

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Hackney Empire by Ruby-Isla Cera-Marle

Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the makings of some festive fun. Flamboyant dames, an abundance of innuendos and a generous sprinkling of magic have taken over theatres across the country, as we’re…

Review: A Christmas Carol/Goodman Theatre by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom

RECOMMENDED Once again, Larry Yando takes the stage as Scrooge in the Goodman Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” It is the eighth year in a row he’s played the part. It�…

Review: ‘Nora,’ Ingmar Bergman’s Adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s ‘A Doll’s House’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Austin Pendleton has directed this version, at the Cherry Lane Studio, in which Torvald Helmer is startlingly different from what is expected.

Concert Review: John Lloyd Young at Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theatre by Lynne Menefee

The Tony-winning smash hit Jersey Boys – based on the life of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – is still running strong. It just celebrated its 10th year and is currently the 12th lon…

Photo & Video Roundup! Experience Fiddler on the Roof's Thanksgiving Day with Star Ben Rappaport

Fiddler star Ben Rappaport took over our Instagram for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Halifax’s songstress Alana Yorke on the comfort of memories by Brad Wheeler

Inspired by a scrapbook of images of a family she didn’t know, Alana Yorke composed The Wichita Years

Ann Marie Olson’s Performance Rescues Stage Door’s ‘Gypsy’ by Bill Hirschman

Any production of Gypsy that spotlights Ann Marie Olson's golden voice n can be forgiven nearly anything. But otherwise, much of this production is as thin as the tinny tracks and high schoo…

Holiday shows from Chicago years past

For a number of holiday shows, tradition is a big part of the production. Here are a dozen photos from shows from years past.

Clever Little Lies**** by Barry

                                      By: Paulanne Simmons Two-time Tony winner Joe DiPietro‘s Clever little Lies is a polished comedy with a surprisin…

RADA, LAMDA and Other Schools Exit Drama UK Due To Controversial Fees by Michael Dale

The advocacy body for vocational drama training in the UK has lost nearly a third of its member schools in the last three months.

A bluesy song from "Ain't Misbehavin'" by Morgan Greene

This week's Showcase features the cast of Porchlight Music Theatre's "Ain't Misbehavin'." "Ain't Misbehavin'," conceived by Murry Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr., pays tribute to the musi…

The Striking Gestures of Teatro Patologico’s Medea at La MaMa

By David Bruin. David Bruin on Teatro Patologico’s production of Medea at La Mama in New York City.

Robert Cushman: Domesticated is Paul Gross’ his best stage work to date by Robert Cushman

The great thing about Bruce Norris’ plays is that they contain no sympathetic characters

Meet the Magician: The Illusionists' Jeff Hobson

Each week BroadwayBox shines the spotlight on one of the magical The Illusionists. This week, we get to know Jeff Hobson.

Oscar Winner Anne Hathaway is Pregnant with First Child! by TV News Desk

Academy Award winning actress Anne Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman are expecting their first child. 'Anne is in her second trimester and feeling great' a source tells the site.

Review: ‘Allegiance’ by Matthew Wexler

Allegiance, the new Broadway musical currently playing at the Longacre Theatre, isn’t perfect. But neither is America’s track record when it comes to minority populations. Our country is…

Review: Ben Hur, Tricycle Theatre by Mimi Launder

Daniel Vale of the make-believe Daniel Vale Theatre Company gleefully boasts that his cast of four will play the 70,000 characters of Ben Hur with historical accuracy. Even if you don’t kn…

LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS – Camden People’s Theatre by Laura Kressly

Austerity sucks. People all over the country have had their benefits cut, work opportunities reduced and wages frozen. Austerity has badly affected young people at the onset of their careers…

David Morrissey interview: ‘When I told my parents I wanted to be an actor it was like telling them I wanted to be an astronaut’ by Sarah Crompton

The actor and producer on leaving school at 16, speaking out on politics and finding the humour in playing a hangman ‘You’re the baddest baddass ever,” the man says, enthusiastically s…

Montclair Times Inner Monologue: Thanks but no thanks to arts critics

The New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists proposes combining arts reviews with general news commentary.

Toronto’s Elgin Theatre villain Ross Petty takes his last bow by J. Kelly Nestruck

Petty will strut his stuff as Captain Hook for the last time this season as he retires from the stage

Fuse Visual Arts Review: “Native Fashion Now” — Tradition and Cutting Edge, Superbly Balanced by Arts Fuse Editor

Even without museum commentary, Native Fashion Now is an important show – visually, socially, and politically.

BWW Interview: David Fynn Chats UNDATEABLE & #15SecondShakespeare by Matt Tamanini

Bad news comedy fans, after spending most of your Black Friday in a post-shopping, tryptophan-induced coma, you will not be able to share your evening with the hilarious cast of NBC's live s…

Review Roundup: SHERLOCK HOLMES with David Arquette by Review Roundups

Let's see what the critics had to say...

Spotlight On...Matt Pilieci by Michael Block

Name: Matt PilieciHometown: Ronkonkoma, NYEducation: American Academy of Dramatic ArtsSelect Credits: Rantoul and Die (Cherry Lane Theater), The Pied Pipers of the Lower East Side (PS122), H…

Lily Tomlin ('Grandma') will get Oscar boost from Golden Globes win by Gold Derby

After wowing both critics and audiences with her performance in the title role of "Grandma," Lily Tomlin looks like she will win over Golden Globe voters too. Our awards experts --…

3 reasons why Broadway is NOT a part of the Black Friday conversation.

Happy Black Friday! If you’re a smart shopper, then you’re probably braving the stores (or at least those stores located in the “www” part of town), looking for great…

Live Shakespeare tops British cinema box office - for a day

LONDON (Reuters) - A live broadcast of Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh starring in Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" was the biggest cinema box office draw in Britain on the night of the scre…

Chicago theater openings for the week of Nov. 27 to Dec. 3

SATURDAY | "A Q Brothers' Christmas Carol": This hip-hop holiday show remixes Dickens with reggae, dancehall and dub step. Through Jan. 3 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Navy Pier.; 312-595-…

Chicago fallout from 'Chi-Raq' and the Laquan McDonald video by Chris Jones

Three days after the Chicago premiere of Spike Lee's much-discussed movie "Chi-Raq," a provocatively titled but strikingly hopeful film about the scourge of gun deaths in Chicago, a Cook Cou…

A Look at ‘Glory Us’ by Playwright Madeline Farrington at The Fridge Starting 12/4. by Guest Author

Glory Us was born during a series of Tinder conversations I had with a guy named Matt. (They’re all named Matt, right?) We had been flirting a lot, and I was kinda into him, but he …

FLASH FRIDAY: Nathan Lane, Dana Carvey Promote 1982 Mickey Rooney Sitcom ONE OF THE BOYS by Michael Dale

Before SNL and Broadway stardom, the two young actors show tremendous comic presence on this television interview.

Howard Sherman Explains How Broadway Should Respond to Characters Flooding Times Square by Reilly Hickey

Howard Sherman, an arts administrator and producer, recenetly wrote an opinion piece stating, 'how Broadway can reclaim Broadway by taking to the streets.'

Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces New HAMILTON Souvenir Booklet by Reilly Hickey

HAMILTON creator and star Lin-Manuel Miranda announced on Twitter today that a new souvenir booklet is now available at the show.

Well-Strung Kicks Off Their Christmas Show Today in New Orleans; Stops in NYC, Orlando & More Next! by Reilly Hickey

Well-Strungkicks off thetour of their Christmas Show tonight in New Orleans. After New Orleans, the group will visit Batavia, New York City, Woodstock, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beachand Or…

Blog: Lincoln Young Company: Being a Marketing Assistant by Lincoln Young Company

As the Shadow Marketing Assistant for the Lincoln Young Company, my main responsibility is to ensure that the company and their work is promoted. The company is currently in rehearsals for E…

Exclusive Photo Coverage: The Leading Ladies of THE KING AND I Record Carols For A Cure! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Throughout the holiday season, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you our exclusive photo coverage from inside the recording room. Below, go behind the scenes with the company of THE KING AND I …

Review: The Wild At Heart, HTH Arts Centre by Lucy Ricketts

My boyfriend turns to look at me, giving me a look that says ‘where the hell are we going?’, and I have to agree. Crouch End is literally Mordor. Tucked away in Zone 3, we arrived to atm…

Review: Where Will We Live?, Southwark Playhouse by Rebecca Latham

The London housing crisis has been foregrounded for a while now, but it seems with the recent closure of businesses along Brixton’s arches and the rise of Pop Up Brixton, artisanal cocktai…

Feature: Meeting The Gate’s Medea, Emma Beattie by Laura Gilbert

Emma Beattie performs the title role in The Gate’s Medea, a production that modernises the ancient myth, showing it from the perspective of the two ill-fated sons. With this focus on the b…

Goodman’s A CHRISTMAS CAROL Remains The Benchmark Of This Holiday Tradition by Russell Goeltenbodt

Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt Highly Recommended For the past 37 years The Goodman Theatre has annually brought Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” to its stage. To be hone…

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell: 'The 70s were scary. This is joyous' by Rob Ledonne

The legendary comic and former pop star’s musical partnership has spawned two albums and a musical heading to Broadway – and the pair couldn’t be happierFor the bulk of his legendary c…

BWW Personality Quiz: Which Show Tune Best Describes Your Thanksgiving Meal? by Louisa Brady

Which food-related show tune best describes your Thanksgiving this year Find out in this week's quiz

David Arquette as 'Sherlock Holmes': A total disaster by Chris Jones

At the end of the new touring production of "Sherlock Holmes," at the Oriental Theatre for Thanksgiving week, that great breathy saxophone solo from the late Gerry Rafferty's 1978 hit "Baker…

BWW Interview: Mark Stuart on the Relevance of New Dance Musical, STANDARD TIME by Reilly Hickey

Mark Stuart Dance Theatre's critically acclaimed new dance musical, Standard Time, will play a limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street 229 W 42nd Street in NYC Sunday, November 15 thro…

Fuse Film Review: “Trumbo” — Un-American Activities in Hollywood by Arts Fuse Editor

Trumbo is content to be a potted history lesson rather than a thought provoking work of art.

VIDEO: Watch FIDDLER ON THE ROOF & More Performance Highlights from Macy's Parade by TV News Desk

Below, check out video highlights from MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY parade's musical performances, including THE WIZ LIVE's 'Brand New Day,' FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's 'To Life' and of course, the Rad…

Archeologists Uncover New Details Of Shakespeare's Stratford Mansion by Michael Dale

The site of the home where Shakespeare spent hos final years is expected to be open to the public in July of 2016.

VIDEO: Broadway's Nathan Lane Dishes on Dog Mabel's New Book by TV News Desk

Actor Nathan Lane stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about his latest book about his beloved French bulldog Mabel.

VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz Appears on TLC's BROADWAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE by TV News Desk

Below, legendary composer Stephen Schwartz sharing show business advice with the talented group of students.

Gossip: Disney's Peter and the Starcatcher to get UK premiere?

The Broadway production won five Tony Awards

Politicians and comedy: a rather funny business by Brian Logan

Donald Trump tried to be witty on Saturday Night Live, Barack Obama has honed his own standup style and Boris Johnson continues to play the clown. But are politicos’ attempts at humour amu…

Quizzes: Quiz: Ease on Down the Road and Test Your Knowledge of The Wiz

Prepare for NBC's live broadcast of the classic musical with this fun trivia game.

Karyn Levitt Wishes Eric Bentley a Very Happy Birthday by Sandi Durell

                    by Marilyn Lester   Every so often a perfect storm of artistic brilliance – if not to say, genius – presents it…

Suburbanite Review: "On Your Feet" by Joseph Cervelli

Great music but mediocre book.

VIDEO: THERESE RAQUIN's Judith Light Talks Return to Broadway on 'Today' by TV News Desk

In an interview on this morning's TODAY, two-time Tony Award winning actress Judith Light discussed her hit Amazon series 'Transparent' as well as her return to Broadway in the new stage ada…

New Executive Director Michael Gennaro Promises Fresh Visions For Goodspeed Musicals by Michael Dale

After nearly fifty years of leadership under Michael Price, the new executive director begins making his mark.

A WILDER CHRISTMAS Director Featured on STATE OF THE ARTS Today by BroadwayWorld

This holiday season, the award-winning Peccadillo Theater Company will present A WILDER CHRISTMAS, an evening of two rarely seen Thornton Wilder one-acts: THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER and PULLM…

PHOTO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry Visits CBS's Thanksgiving Day Parade by TV News Desk

Rene Elise Goldsberry, who currently stars as Angelica Schuyler in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Hamilton, stopped by THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE ON CBS yesterday.

This Week on Broadway for November 22, 2015: Kathleen Chalfant by James Marino

James Marino, Michael Portantiere, and Carey Purcell chat with Kathleen Chalfant. We review the Broadway production of Misery, The Public’s production of First Daughter Suite, and La…

PHOTO: Hugh Jackman Shares Thanksgiving Celebration on Instagram by BroadwayWorld

Star of stage and screen, Hugh Jackman, turned to Instagram to share a photo of his Thanksgiving day celebration. Check it out below

B Street delivers a benign holiday romance

‘Handle with Care’ tells story of curious trip by two Israeli womenPlaywright at times seems condescending toward audienceBright, skilled performances make the best of uneven script R…

SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - 11/27/2015 by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ Rush, Lottery amp Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 11272015.

Queen Latifah Is The Wiz by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

NBC's 'The Wiz Live!' to ease on down that tuneful road

NEW YORK (AP) - Soon, a determined girl named Dorothy will ease on down that road in NBC's "The Wiz Live!"

Marjorie Prime by Doug Marino

Jordan Harrison has penned a compelling futuristic tale where artificial intelligence may just keep us company, attempt to provide comfort, and companionship in our elder years.   But h…

Rajiv Joseph, Katori Hall and Sheila Callaghan Will Mentor Playwrights at Cherry Lane by Adam Hetrick

The Cherry Lane Theatre has announced that Rajiv Joseph, Katori Hall and Sheila Callaghan will guide early-career playwrights as part of the 2016 Mentor Project.

THE WIZ LIVE's Shanice Williams & Toto Present 'National Dog Show' Award by TV News Desk

Host John O'Hurley with The Wiz Live's Shanice Williams and Toto helped present the award for this year'sTHE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA.

Baby Ka-Boom: Urbanite Theatre's 'Lungs' explores the impact of each child by Jay Handelman

An area premiere of a new play by Duncan Macmillan raises questions each couple faces... Read more » The post Baby Ka-Boom: Urbanite Theatre's 'Lungs' explores the impact of each child …

Kenneth Branagh’s Production of ‘Winter’s Tale’ Tops U.K. Movie Box Office by Leo Barraclough

LONDON — The live broadcast of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s stage production of “The Winter’s Tale” topped the U.K. cinema box office on Thursday. William Shakespeare�…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: November 27, 2015 by BroadwayWorld

Read on to catch up on this past week's trends November 20-26.

Live Broadcast of Kenneth Branagh's WINTER'S TALE Tops U.K. Box Offices by BroadwayWorld

According to Variety, the screenings grossed 1.1 million, or 1.66 million, beating out the most recent installment of THE HUNGER GAMES for the number one spot at the box office.

Theater Listings for Nov. 27-Dec. 3

VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET's Gloria Estefan Talks Medal of Freedom & More on 'Late Show' by TV News Desk

Presidential Medal Of Honor recipient Gloria Estefan stopped by CBS's LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and explained how coming to this country with her parents as a refugee from Cuba has give…

VIDEO: FINDING NEVERLAND's Matthew Morrison Talks Parade Performance & More on 'Late Night' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE NIGHT, FINDING NEVERLAND's Matthew Morrison talked about waking up early to perform on the Thanksgiving Day Parade. Later, the 'Glee' star explained why he loves surpris…

Photo Coverage: Relive the Magic of the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

America's favorite holiday traditiononce again kicked off the season of joy as the 89th AnnualMACY'STHANKSGIVINGDAY PARADE returnedto march down the streets of New York.

Miss Michael James Scott's #SomethingFierce Instagram Takeover? Go Behind the Scenes of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! by BroadwayWorld

HUZZAH Y'all Something Rotten'sMichael JamesScott tookover Instagram yesterday for The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,takingBroadwayWorld readers behind the scenes of the Biggest Parade of t…

Lena Hall Rocks Out With Psychedelic Classic “White Rabbit”

Lena Hall brings her new cabaret show The Villa Satori: Growing Up Haight Ashbury to Feinstein's 54 Below from Nov. 28 to Dec. 7. The show recounts her experiences growing up in San Fran…

Revue updates big band and tap for modern times by Trish Crawford

Big Band Tap Revue honours the era of Duke Ellington while throwing in some OutKast and Superbad.

Russell Maliphant Company review – tripping in the light fantastic by Judith Mackrell

Sadler’s Wells, LondonConceal | Reveal features Spiral Pass, one of Maliphant’s finest, most beautiful works, but elsewhere the ensemble’s chemistry is lostFor two decades, Michael Hul…

The 10 best things to do this week by Steve Rose, James Kettle, John Robinson, David Stubbs, Charlie Jones, Sophie Coletta, Oliver Basciano, Lyn Gardner & Gwilym Mumford

From Todd Haynes’ exquisite Carol to more eye-watering teaches of Peaches; here are this week’s cultural highlightsFILM Carol Continue reading...

Daughter Of 'Karate Kid' Starring In 'Flashdance' At Shubert by Christopher Arnott

When Julia Macchio learned that she was up for the role of Alex Owens, the steel welder who moonlights as a club dancer, in a new national tour of "Flashdance — The Musical," she rented th…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank the Top 10 Songs You Are Most Excited for in The Wiz Live! by Broadway.com

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic t…

Gluten! Opens by Barry

GLUTEN! a madcap comedy explores the paranoia of health at 59E59 Theaters 59E59 Theaters is presenting the Adjusted Realists' US premiere of GLUTEN! by Stephen Kaliski and directed by Mr. …

’Tis the Season by Hilton Als

The language around Christmas is usually pretty treacly, as befits the season. But future writers should remember that one of the amazing things about the holiday’s ur-text, Charles Dicken…

"The Wonders": Simple life isn't so simple after all

Alice Rohrwacher's beautifully observed The Wonders, winner of the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, follows a kind of hippie family around their Tuscan farm, where the f…

Andrew Scott could play the Prince of Denmark writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE

The play's the thing for Andrew Scott, who played Moriarty opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock Holmes, and is now in advanced discussions to play Hamlet at London's Almeida Theatre.

Cate Blanchett brings Carol to the boil by BAZ BAMIGBOYE

Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn were the inspirations for the female lovers at the heart of Carol, one of the year's best films, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

Patricia Clarkson on double meanings of 'Learning to Drive' and Ben Kingsley [Exclusive Video] by Gold Derby

"She forgets to look up and take in the beauty of her life, and it goes away. She's left alone to fend for herself. Being the true New Yorker that she is, she learns to drive for the first t…

When it comes to Shakespeare, composer Patrick Doyle knows the score by David Ng

When it comes to writing music for the plays of William Shakespeare, few living composers can claim as much experience as Patrick Doyle, the two-time Academy Award nominee who has collaborat…

Gemma Arterton is all set to master the mistress Nell writes BAZ BAMIGBOYE

Gemma Arterton is going to 'let her hair down' when she portrays actress and royal mistress Nell Gwynn, in swirling skirts and bloomers, on the West End stage.

Pop: Hilary Kole is back with Colorado Symphony and "Bond" by Ray Mark Rinaldi

Singer Hilary Kole has become a regular guest with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra tapping her versatility as a vocalist to keep the visits fresh.

Ballet: The mother of all "Nutcrackers" by Ray Mark Rinaldi

There are so many options for holiday dance concerts this season, with every group in town getting into the lucrative game of presenting pleasant fare at year's end. But it's all meant to st…

Creators of 'Kris Kringle the Musical' to stage world premiere in Northeast Ohio, with hearts set on Broadway by Andrea Simakis

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Among the theatrical chestnuts raining down on the calendar this holiday season is something new - "Kris Kringle," a musical making its pre-Broadway debut in the …

Opera on TV: Andrea Bocelli back on PBS by Ray Mark Rinaldi

There's something about opera singer Andrea Bocelli that we can't resist, even after all these years.

VIDEO: Cast of BEAUTIFUL Performs 'I Feel the Earth Move' on Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS by TV News Desk

The talented cast of Broadway's BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL performed the singer's hit song 'I Feel the Earth Move' on Thanksgiving Day on CBS. Watch the appearance below

'A Ballerina's Tale' review: Misty Copeland doc falls flat when it could have leaped by Michael Rechtshaffen

At once intimate and curiously distancing, "A Ballerina's Tale," Nelson George's portrait of trail-blazing African American dancer Misty Copeland, ultimately fails to deliver the sort of ins…

Broadway Gives Thanks by New York Theater

How shows and performers and theater people gave thanks on Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from #WaitressMusical and Jessie Mueller! pic.twitter.com/PLEq0oY9KB — Waitress Musical (@Waitre…

Fuse Film Review: Laurie Anderson’s “Heart of a Dog” — Death, Observed by Gerald Peary

Laurie Anderson’s abstract drawings, 8mm documentary, found footage, and scratched-on celluloid are combined in a frequently mesmerizing way.

VIDEO: Cast of JERSEY BOYS Performs Medley on Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS by TV News Desk

The cast of the long-running hit musical JERSEY BOYS, now celebrating ten years on Broadway, performed a medley of songs on yesterday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS.

A Playwright Hits the Big Time: Stephen Karam on His White-Hot Career by Frank Scheck

The author of 'The Humans' discusses the acclaimed play's upcoming Broadway transfer and his two film projects premiering next year: "I'm not exaggerating when I say this feels like a bit of…

WAKE UP with BWW 11/27/2015 - Broadway Black Friday and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it This weekend's big news Shop to your heart's content fo…

VIDEO: Queen Latifah Talks NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! on 'Tonight' by TV News Desk

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Queen Latifah talked about starring in and customizing her look for NBC's live production of THE WIZ LIVE

Photo Flash: Cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! Performs at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade by TV News Desk

The cast of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE gave us a first look at the highly anticipated broadcast at yesterday's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Below, check out photos from theenergetic performance o…

Martin Sheen Leads MAN OF LA MANCHA Benefit in Malibu Tonight by Jessica Khan

Broadway vet Martin Sheen will take the stage as 'Don Quixote' ina one-night-only benefit production of the musical MAN OF LA MANCHA tonight, November 27, 2015.

Gemma Arterton Will Play an Orange Seller Who Becomes a Star in Nell Gwynn by Mark Shenton and Mattew Blank

Gemma Arterton will return to the West End to star in the transfer of Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn, about the 17th century actress and royal mistress, at the Apollo Theatre.

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Big Band" Starring Terese Genecco @ The Iridium 12/23 by Nitelife Exchange

They’re still known as “the longest-running nightclub act on Broadway!” Terese Genecco and her eight-piece “Little Big Band” are back at The Iridium, 1650 Broadway at 51st Street i…

Little Eyolf, Almeida Theatre, review: Acting, design and gradation of mood are all masterly by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Richard Eyre directs and adapts this revival with a quietly shattering insight into its terrifying depths

Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn, Starring Gemma Arterton, Will Transfer to London's West End by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Gemma Arterton is returning to the West End! After an acclaimed run at Shakespeare's Globe, Jessica Swale’s new play Nell Gwynn, directed by Christopher Luscombe, will play the Apo…

Mark Strong on His Punk Rock Past, Meeting Arthur Miller & Winning Acclaim in A View From the Bridge by Broadway.com

British stage and screen star Mark Strong sits with Imogen Lloyd Webber to discuss making his triumphant Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's 'cathartic' A View From the Bridge.

Tony Blair recalls ‘dire’ standup attempts and his role as 'Captain Kink' by Chris Wiegand

The former prime minister tells Matt Forde that his attempt at comedy as a university student is a ‘rich vein of embarrassment’Tony Blair has spoken of his “really dire” attempts at …

Little Eyolf review – Richard Eyre's shockingly intense Ibsen by Michael Billington

Almeida, London A striking production, starring Lydia Leonard, vividly captures what Henry James called ‘the hard compulsion’ of this terrifying masterpieceThe Almeida is fast becoming t…

Learning ballet in a Rio favela: 'It's the only good thing that has happened here' – video by Frederick Bernas and Sebastián Gil Miranda

In Rio de Janeiro’s notorious Morro do Adeus a young ballerina is teaching pliés and jumps and offering girls an opportunity to transcend their harsh reality Continue reading...

This week’s new live comedy by James Kettle

Phil Wang | Dan Evans | Jessie CaveTalented up-and-comer Phil Wang has a deeply unorthodox performance style. He has the awkward physicality of a gawky teenager, and his offbeat speech patte…

This week’s new theatre by Lyn Gardner & Mark Cook

Into The Woods | A Christmas Carol | Inkheart | Hapgood | Rapunzel | The Night That Autumn Turned To WinterDoes happily ever after come at a price? It does in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapi…

VIDEO: ON YOUR FEET's Ana Villafane Performs on 'Broadway At the White House' by TV News Desk

Below, ON YOUR FEET's Ana Villafane gives a stunning performance of 'Coming Out of the Dark' from the new Broadway musical.

Theatre News: Theatre etiquette: an angry audience member

As part of our focus on theatre etiquette, an anonymous theatre-goer gives their view on the horrors of being disrupted while watching a play

VIDEO: Cast of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Perform on 'Broadway At the White House' by TV News Desk

Below, watch the stunning performance from Broadway's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, featuring Tony nominated stars Robert Fairchild and Leanne Cope.

Photo: Neil Patrick Harris Celebrates Thanksgiving with Impromptu Biology Lesson by TV News Desk

Along with a photo of a scrumptious feast for the eyes, the Tony winner explained that the morning's preparation included an unexpected lesson in biology for twins Harper and Gideon.

Regional Roundup: Top 10 Stories This Week Around the Broadway World - 11/27; LA CAGE in Boston, MOUSETRAP in Milwaukee and More! by BroadwayWorld

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Boston, South Bend, Milwaukee, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include LA CAGE …

Review - Allegiance Musical on Broadway

A noble subject - Japanese internment camps during World War II - can't save this heavy-handed musical.

Girls’ night off by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal drama column I report on an all-male revival of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Here’s an excerpt. * * * How do you make the funniest music…

VIDEO: Watch All-New Extended Trailer for NBC's THE WIZ LIVE! by TV News Desk

NBC has shard an all-new extended trailer for the highly anticipated live broadcast of THE WIZ LIVE, airing Thursday, December 3rd. Check it out below

Imelda Staunton-Led U.K. Gypsy Revival Eyes Broadway Bow in 2017 by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Will it be Rose's turn once more on Broadway? The acclaimed U.K. revival of Gypsy, which will end its West End run on November 28, is aiming to land on Broadway in 2017, the Daily Mail r…

Replay: Mark Morris dances “Dido’s Lament” by Terry Teachout

An excerpt from Mark Morris’ dance version of Henry Purcell’s opera Dido and Aeneas, performed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and originally telecast in 1995. Morris dances the role of D…

Workshopping ON THE EVE – Week #2: Finding Character by Jessica Humphrey

The SDSU Class of 2016 (plus two guests) learned all the music for the staged reading of On the Eve in about a week (only using 2 hours of class time a day to learn it as a group)! Once that…

Almanac: Rebecca West on censorship by Terry Teachout

“God forbid that any book should be banned. The practice is as indefensible as infanticide.” Rebecca West, “The Tosh Horse”

BWW's On This Day - November 27, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 27 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Theatre News: Gemma Arterton to star in West End transfer of Nell Gwynn

The production, which transfers from Shakespeare's Globe, will open in the West End in February 2016

BWW Interview: Emerson Steele Finds Happily Ever After Playing Dream Role in Theatrical Outfit's A LITTLE PRINCESS by Kiley Gipson

Broadway newcomer Emerson Steele opens up about her transition from New York back down South, sharing the stage with the legendary Sutton Foster, and her dream of being the first female to p…

Little Eyolf, Almeida Theatre by David Nice

Greek family smashups at the Almeida now yield to northern agony sagas, less bloody but potentially just as harrowing. In Little Eyolf the 66-year-old Ibsen dissected a failed marriage as ru…

Gemma Arterton to play Nell Gwynn in West End by Guardian Stage

Arterton will take over the role of the 17th-century actor from Gugu Mbatha-Raw in transfer of the Globe’s popular production Gemma Arterton is to take over the title role in Nell Gwynn wh…

Gemma Arterton to Star as an Orange Seller Who Becomes a Star in Nell Gwynn by Mark Shenton and Mattew Blank

Gemma Arterton will return to the West End to star in the transfer of Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn, about the 17th century actress and royal mistress, at the Apollo Theatre.

NEWS: Nell Gwynn transfers to West End, starring Gemma Arterton by Press Releases

Following critical acclaim and a sell-out run at Shakespeare's Globe, Jessica Swale’s new play Nell Gwynn, directed by Christopher Luscombe, transfers to the West End for a strictly limite…

NEWS: Capetown Opera’s Mandela Trilogy returns for 2016 UK tour by Press Releases

Wales Millennium Centre and Cape Town Opera are delighted to present the return of Mandela Trilogy, opening at Wales Millennium Centre on 24 August 2016, followed by a UK and Ireland tour (i…

Gemma Arterton To Star In West End Transfer Of NELL GWYNN! by BroadwayWorld

Following critical acclaim and a sell-out run at Shakespeare's Globe, Jessica Swale's new play NellGwynn, directed by Christopher Luscombe, transfers to the West End for a strictly limited s…

NEWS: Biblical comedy NotMoses premieres at Arts Theatre, 15 Mar by Press Releases

Award winning film-maker Gary Sinyor has written and will direct his first play, NotMoses, previewing at the Arts Theatre from 10 March 2016, with press night on 15 March 2016. NotMoses is d…

Review: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe (Birmingham Repertory Theatre)

Adrian Mitchell's Christmas classic is directed by Tessa Walker

Review: Little Eyolf (Almeida Theatre)

Richard Eyre's production of the classic Ibsen stars Lydia Leonard and Jolyon Coy

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk (Hackney Empire)

Clive Rowe returns to Hackney Empire as a 'truly excellent dame' in Susie McKenna's panto

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – Hackney Empire by Jonathan Baz

Who is the nation’s greatest Dame? Maggie Smith, Judi Dench or Helen Mirren? Well, think again, for as pantomime season descends upon us, Clive Rowe yet again claims that illustrious honou…

Carlos Acosta webchat – post your questions now by Guardian Staff

As the ballet dancer makes his last performances for the Royal Ballet, he will join us for a live webchat on Tuesday 1 December – post your questions for him below 1.20pm GMT Carlos Acosta…

Why teachers learn as much as their students by Susan Elkin

Those who can, do and those who can’t, teach. Well, not if you’re an actor, because you can, and many do, run

Paul Zerdin: ‘If you’re not funny, you’re just a bloke talking to yourself on stage’ by Nick Smurthwaite

Like the best magicians, a good ventriloquist can transport us back to our childhoods. Watching the masterly Paul Zerdin at work in

THE DIVIDED LAING – Arcola Theatre by Aleks Sierz

New RD Laing drama is an imaginatively and enjoyably surreal tribute to a great 20th-century thinker and radical.

BWW Review: Joel Schumacher Directs Virtual Reality Drama NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM by Michael Dale

The potential for something intriguing in done in by an under-guided production.

NEWS: New study finds ways to increase local theatre audiences by James Lillywhite

The results of a three-year study into regional theatre and bringing new audiences into the arts has been published. Fuel launched the findings of their New Theatre in Your Neighbourhood (NT…

November’s Leftovers and December’s Brainteaser by Peter Filichia

Oh, how I wanted at least one of the characters in SHEAR MADNESS to mention Queen Latifah, XANADU and Zoosk. Because after hearing a few up-to-now contemporary references that either didn’…

Richard Jordan: No one should have to live in fear of going to the theatre by Richard Jordan

In the past week, I experienced the first time I have ever been to the theatre and thought about my safety while

Grey Gardens, with special reference to women in theatre by Deborah Jones

Squabbalogic Independent Music Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney, November 20. On Monday night I went to an inspiring meeting in Sydney organised by Women in Theatre and Screen – WITS – to…

Howard Sherman: How Broadway can reclaim Broadway by taking to the streets by Howard Sherman

They are, to many, the scourge of Times Square and the theatre district. I refer not to the prostitutes and three-card monte

Pack your bags and gird your loins – it’s panto time by Paul Clayton

This is the season when actors, singers, dancers, and even ‘people off the telly’ are reaching into cupboards for their largest suitcase.

Mark Shenton’s top venues: Young Vic by Mark Shenton

I’m back on home turf for my latest top venue. Previous picks on my doorstep include Southwark Playhouse and the Menier Chocolate

Paddy Smith: Who moved our arts apocalypse? by Paddy Smith

Welcome to the artspocalypse. Abandon hope all ye who enter theatre. We’re all doomed in a post-40% cut world. These (very slightly

Ridgewood High School grad Ali Stroker stars on Broadway

Ali Stroker has excelled through the years

Motown to Release 'Lost' Album 'Diana Ross Sings Songs from THE WIZ', Today by Bww News Desk

A 'lost' album of Diana Ross performing songs from the 1978 big screen adaptation of THE WIZ will be released on November 27th.

Green Day to Release Limited Black Today Vinyl Edition of Grammy-Winning Album 'American Idiot' by Bww News Desk

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Green Day today announced that they will release a limited Black Today vinyl edition of their two-time Grammy Award-winning album American Idiot on Novem…

Help with developing your skills by The Stage

At some point in their career, every performer will want to call on the services of a reputable coach, whether this is

Thinking About Theater: Ibsen the Inevitable (Part II)

From Shaw and Strindberg down to Arthur Miller and today's writers, the great Norwegian playwright's influence is felt everywhere.

Video Flash: Flashback Friday: When Grease, Hula-Hoops, and Brooke Shields Dominated the Macy's Parade

Watch the star brag about her Princeton degree and her boyfriend.

Theater News: Fiddlehead Theatre Company Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid

Performances begin tonight at The Strand Theatre.

David London’s ‘Magic Outside the Box’ at The Writer’s Center by Eric Denver

How many magic shows have you seen where the magician spends an inordinate amount of time making up magic words to distract you while performing his trick? Big news… David London does not …

Photo Flash: Ruby Rakos Stars as 'Judy Garland' in Flat Rock Playhouse's CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Rehearsals are underway for Flat Rock Playhouse's presentation of CHASING RAINBOWS THE ROAD TO OZ world premiere, which chronicles the life of a young Judy Garland. This exciting new musical…

The Mousetrap opens in London - review: archive, 27 November 1952 by Gerard Fay

27 November 1952: The Ambassadors Theatre in the West End stages a new comedy thriller by Agatha ChristieThe Mousetrap at 60: why is this the world’s longest-running play? London, Wednesda…

Canadian brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna write score for The Good Dinosaur by Trish Crawford

Canadian composers Mychael and Jeff Danna teamed up to write score for The Good Dinosaur opening this week.

Broadway-Aimed Judy Garland Musical Starts World Premiere; See Poster Art! by Robert Viagas

Ruby Rakos, who appeared in the ensemble of Broadway’s Billy Elliot, plays the role of Judy Garland in what's being billed as the developmental world premiere of the new musica…

Broadway-Bound Singin’ in the Rain Opens in Paris by Robert Viagas and Stéphane Ly-Cuong

New York will get a chance to express its solidarity with the French people in person next year when the Théâtre du Châtelet sends its revival of Singin' i…

“Diana Ross Sings Songs from The Wiz” Released Today by Andrew Gans

"Diana Ross Sings Songs from The Wiz," which was originally scheduled for release in 1979 — following the 1978 film "The Wiz," which cast Ross as Dorothy &m…

8 Rules Every Theatre Person Must Follow Do You Know All of Them? by Mark Robinson

Why can't you whistle inside a theatre? We uncover the lore behind this (and 7 other) theatrical superstitions. Read the complete list, and be sure you don't accidentally violate hal…

Eddie Redmayne Transforms Into Transgender Pioneer in “Danish Girl,” Opening Today by Robert Viagas and Mattew Blank

Eddie Redmayne, who took home an Oscar this past spring for his leading performance in "The Theory of Everything," portrays transgender pioneer Lili Elbe in "The Danish Girl.&…

From “White Christmas” to The Muppets and “Rent,” 19 Holiday Movies You Can’t Miss (Video) by Playbill Staff

'Tis the season for holiday films, so we've compiled a mix of titles that you can rent (see what we did there?) or stream while spending time with your family and friends on those wi…

5 Things You Never Knew About The Wiz But Should by Logan Culwell

NBC's The Wiz Live! is headed our way next week! While we're counting down the hours to the Dec. 3 telecast, we look back at some Wiz trivia that may have flown under your radar.

Martin Sheen Makes “Impossible Dream” Come True, Starring in Man of La Mancha by Robert Viagas

Film star Martin Sheen makes a one-night-only appearance Nov. 27 in Malibu, CA, singing the title role of the musical Man of La Mancha as a fundraiser for Our Lady of Malibu School.