‘The Rainbow Crow’ at Pumpkin Theatre by Peter Wilkes and Catherine Dickey Wilson

Theater for children is tricky. Five-year-olds don’t know – or care – what “theater” is. Nor do they have any preconceived expectations about what they’re “supposed” to see. …

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 11/28-11/29/2015

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, November 29, 2015 - Sunday, November 29, 2015.

BWW Review: After 36 Years, Boston Interactive Murder Mystery SHEAR MADNESS Finally Hits New York by Michael Dale

The long-running hit was originally penned as a psychology experiment.

The Sleeping Beauty review – as sweet and indulgent as a chocolate box by Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore

His choreography does not stray so far from Petipa but with unapologetic attention to detail, David McAllister’s seasonal update is hard to resist • The Sleeping Beauty: a lavish baroque…

First Nighter: Kathleen Chalfant Convincing as "Rose" of the Kennedys, Steven Sater's Tedious "New York Animals" With Burt Bachara by David Finkle

They never stop coming: the Dysfunctional American Family plays. In the last few weeks, we've had The Humans, Lost Girls and...

C4: The Choral Composer/Conductor Collective: Vocal – C4 honors its foundations: music for voices alone by Jean Ballard Terepka

This post is by Jean Ballard Terepka Calling their 2015-2016 season “Cornerstones,” C4 is exploring musical and artistic themes that have established the group's identity and excellence …

The One by Arts Review

The final play in the inaugural Poppy Seed Festival, Vicky Jones’ award-­winning hit, The One will be presented at fortyfivedownstairs from 3 December 2015. A viciously funny new play ab…

Hope Garden Children’s Ballet Theatre Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Joel Markowitz

I walked in to The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre yesterday feeling very ‘Bah Humbug-gy’ and I left overflowing with holiday joy and the spirit of the holidays after being entertain…

The Sisters Rosensweig

Wed, January 13, 2016 thru Sunday, February 21, 2016 @ Theater J, presented by Theater J

Between Riverside and Crazy

Wed, January 13, 2016 thru Tuesday, February 13, 2018 @ Studio Theatre, presented by Studio Theatre -- Winner of the 2015 Pulitzer Prize, a boisterous and unflinching dark comedy from the pl…

Clown Cabaret

Fri, January 22, 2016 @ Joe's Movement Emporium, presented by The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Picasso at the Lapine Agile

Sat, January 16, 2016 thru Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ Keegan Theatre, presented by Keegan Theatre

Big Pants & Hot Flashes

Fri, January 22, 2016 @ AMP by Strathmore, presented by AMP by Strathmore -- Kevin Meaney and Julia Scotti are taking AMP for a hilarious once-in-a-nighttime experience way (WAY!) over the r…

West Side Story

Wed, December 16 thru Sunday, January 24, 2016 @ Signature Theatre, presented by Signature Theatre -- Beautiful, passionate, with shades of violence and heartache, this innovative adaptation…

A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Wed, January 13, 2016 thru Saturday, January 30, 2016 @ John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, presented by John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts -- This Tony-winning music…

Georgie: The Life and Death of George Rose

Fri, January 8, 2016 thru Sunday, February 7, 2016 @ Signature Theatre, presented by Signature Theatre -- Written by and Starring Ed Dixon.

The Neo-Futurists: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind

Mon, December 7 thru Sunday, January 3, 2016 @ Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company -- The Chicago-based Neo-Futurists return to Woolly for the 5th tim…

Theater Review: New York Animals Brings Bacharach Back to Town by Jesse Green

Just before the final preview of New York Animals last night, Eric Tucker, the show’s director, warned the audience that the “glamorous and exacting” play about to begin was still bein…

Jurassic World: The Exhibition comes to Melbourne by Arts Review

Based on Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film Jurassic World, Museum Victoria and Imagine Exhibitions have announced that Melbourne Museum will host the world premiere of Jurassic World: T…

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Nov. 29 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, November 29, 2015 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

ROSE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Her eyes bore right through you, but the impression she gives is not one of anger, determination, or even base intensity—but of fear.

‘Elephant & Piggies We Are in A Play!’ at The Kennedy Center by Kendall Mostafavi

I could not say for sure whether my 6 year-old son or I had the most fun watching The Kennedy Center’s production of Elephant & Piggies We Are in A Play! We laughed, we cheered, we wig…

Jeremy Corbyn consulted me on Syria: Here’s my response by Terri Paddock

On Friday night, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn emailed me and other grassroots members of the Labour Party asking what I think Britain should do about the civil war in Syria, our national secu…

People You Should Know . . . Antu Yacob by Zack Calhoon

Antu Yacob was born in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and raised in California and Minnesota. Her plays include Mourning Sun, Love in Submission and The Firsts. Her work has been featured in Proje…

Sad Songs for Bad People/Rough House Puppet Theater by Kevin Greene

RECOMMENDED Rough House Puppet Theater’s “Sad Songs for Bad People” is titled correctly although, truth be told, I do not feel like a particularly bad person. Then again, anyone who en…

Impressions of Jean Butler's "this is an Irish dance" by The Dance Enthusiast

"Even when they aren’t locked into one another’s gaze, the musician and dancer are wholly connected, the space between them full of intention." Garnet Henderson, New York.

Impressions of Jeff Seal and The Raving Jaynes by The Dance Enthusiast

"In their split-bill program at Triskelion Arts, Seal and improv duo the Raving Jaynes make it their goal to elicit laughter lots of it." Erin Bomboy, Brooklyn.

Impressions of Peter Kyle Dance's "Vigilance" by The Dance Enthusiast

" A pale, thin piece of fabric hung between the audience and the stage to ever-so-slightly obscure the dancers, who introduced a series of intricately folded paper sculptures." Nicole Loeffl…

Elaine Paige Talks EVITA, Tennis Aspirations, Embarrassing Moments, and More by Sally Henry

Elaine Paige has graced the West End and Broadway stages in multiple hit musicals, including EVITA and CATS, but the actress originally had her sights set on a completely different professio…

BREAKING NEWS: DADDY LONG LEGS to Stream LIVE Online by Sally Henry

DADDY LONG LEGS has just announced that it will be the first ever Broadway or Off-Broadway performance to be broadcast online to the world for free on December 10, 2015.

2015 Theater Gift Guide

Tickets, books and more for the theater lover on your holiday shopping list.

‘Pinocchio!’ at Faction of Fools by Kendall Mostafavi

Italian writer Carlo Collodi’s beloved tale of Pinocchio! has been performed countless times over the past 132 years. Now, Faction of Fools Theatre Company has taken this classic story a…

Here We Go review - a chilling reminder of our own mortality by Michael Billington

Lyttleton Theatre, LondonCaryl Churchill has written a striking memento mori for an age without faith that evokes the idea that we are here for a short time and then are suddenly goneMany pl…

Theater News: Imelda Staunton-Led Gypsy May Come to New York

The production recently ended its run at West End's Savoy Theatre.

Sierra Boggess, Annaleigh Ashford, and More Set for MAKING IT ON BROADWAY Intensive by BroadwayWorld

'Making it on Broadway' www.makingitonbroadway.net, a week long musical theatre training program in New York City, has only a few spots left for its upcoming Winter Intensive. The prestigiou…

Review: In ‘Alison’s House,’ a Family Struggles to Protect a Literary Legacy by Claudia La Rocco

This revival of Susan Glaspell’s 1930 play, loosely based on events surrounding Emily Dickinson, provides an opportunity to reflect on defending women’s freedom in a man’s world.

Review: The Santaland Diaries (Theater Wit, 2015) by Scotty Zacher

Don some *gay* apparel—or that ugly sweater—and skate on down to The Santaland Diaries. Michael Fain and company are just as essential as uncensored Christmas Vacation viewings for anyon…

Photo Flash: Tinkerbelle the Dog Visits RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR & ROCKETTES by BroadwayWorld

Tinkerbelle the Dog got into the Holiday Spirit at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular with the Rockettes.

‘Catone in Utica’ by Opera Lafayette at The Kennedy Center by Robert Michael Oliver

In Opera Lafayette‘s Catone in Utica, which opened last night at The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, the greats have come out to sing. And Antonin Vivaldi’s opera bursts…

‘The Wiz Live!’ packs on the star power in NBC special by Joe Dziemianowicz

Life’s a journey — and the ride often gets bumpy. That’s what NBC’s “The Wiz Live!” is all about.

STAGE TUBE: Full Performance! Kristin Chenoweth and High School Student Sing 'For Good' by Stage Tube

BroadwayWorld recently shared a clip from TLC's BROADWAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE, featuring original Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth dueting on 'For Good' with New Jersey student Rachel Levy. We no…

Photo Flash: Tony Winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas Attend SCHOOL OF ROCK by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband screen star Michael Douglas stopped by the Winter Garden Theatre with their children to catch a performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber's la…

Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for November 30-December 6, Featuring Lena Hall, Liz Callaway, 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…

In the Moment: ‘Seussical’ Comes to NextStop Theatre Company December 4-20th by David Siegel

One of the most popular heartwarming family musicals, which is chock-full of youthful energy, charming songs and wise life-lessons, is coming to the Dulles Corridor. It is Next Stop Theatre�…

Carey Mulligan On Sexism, Feminism, Pay Gaps and Jennifer Lawrence by Greg Cwik

When Carey Mulligan first heard of the movie Suffragette, she dismissed it. Speaking with Deadline, she said, "I naively had this idea it was tea-drinking ladies chatting, but by page th…

'White Christmas' has dreamy appeal by James Hebert

Sumptuous (if slightly long) holiday show returns in fine form.

How Fans Of “Clue” Can Snag Tix for The Players’ Invite-Only Show by Stagebuddy News

THE PLAYERS TO HOST CELEBRITY TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE OF “CLUE”   HONORING FILMMAKER JONATHAN LYNN ON 30th ANNIVERSARY OF BELOVED CULT CLASSIC   Michael Urie, Tony nominee Brandon Uranowit…

In ‘Oh, Hello,’ Nick Kroll and John Mulaney Have a Stage Senior Moment by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Kroll and Mr. Mulaney are riding a comic wave with their stereotypical characters in this bit, which has grown into an Off Broadway show.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: ALADDIN Cast Gathers to 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 Aladdinas they …

Frank Rizzo Takes A Bow From 'Behind The Curtain' - Hartford Courant by Frank Rizzo

It's been a hell of a theatrical run. After nearly 34 years, I am bringing the curtain down on my role as full-time theater writer for The Hartford Courant to pursue other cool projects.

Luc Bondy, Swiss opera, theater director, dies at 67 by Associated Press

BERLIN — Luc Bondy, a Swiss opera, theater and film director who staged productions on renowned stages across Europe and the United States, has died. He was 67.The Odeon Theatre in Paris, …

Luc Bondy, Swiss opera, theater director, dies at 67

BERLIN (AP) -- Luc Bondy, a Swiss opera, theater and film director who staged productions on renowned stages across Europe and the United States, has died. He was 67....

A Yiddish theater artist finally gets his due by Dan Bischoff | For The Star-Ledger

The Tony-winning set designer Boris Aronson was also a brilliant watercolorist.

Behind the Scenes: Giving thanks for an abundance of theater by Jay Handelman

Eleven new shows open in one week to kick off a busy month of theater... Read more » The post Behind the Scenes: Giving thanks for an abundance of theater appeared first on Ticket Saras…

Review: In ‘Gluten!’ the Fashion Is in the Hazmat Suits by Alexis Soloski

This dystopian comedy by Stephen Kaliski at 59E59 Theaters follows a couple apartment hunting after half the population has died from environmental toxicity.

Dance Review by Merilyn Jackson

The voices of children reciting the pledge of allegiance float over Brent White’s opening chords, resonating with Putty White’s movement schema.

What I Love: Broadway’s Sierra Boggess at Home by Joanne Kaufman

The actress Sierra Boggess, a star of “School of Rock,” lives on the Upper West Side.

Preparing ‘The Golden Bride’ for Its Big Day by Joshua Barone

After a reconstruction decades in the making, this Yiddish-language operetta, which was a hit when it had its premiere in 1923, is about to have its first fully staged production.

Theater | Long Island: A Review of ‘Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical’ by Aileen Jacobson

A musical version of a classic Christmas movie brings the search for the truth about Santa Claus from the screen to the the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport.

James Prideaux, Writer for Stage and for Television, Dies at 88 by Sam Roberts

Mr. Prideaux wrote television movies that starred Katharine Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor and a play for which Julie Harris won a Tony for best actress.

Royal Shakespeare Company to take A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the road for one of its biggest ever projects by Nick Clark, Nick Clark

Altogether, 687 people will be involved

Blog: Not talking about You Me Bum Bum Train by Daniel Perks

The origin of its name is still hotly debated by the volunteers before every show. I hear newcomers asking the more experienced stage hands about it in each room I walk through and everyone …

Guest Blog: At Clean Break we ask “What is your potential?” by Anna Herrman

Clean Break uses theatre to bring the hidden stories of imprisoned women to a wider audience. Anna Herrmann, their Head of Education, writes about the importance of a non judgmental appr…

Luc Bondy, Swiss Opera, Theater Director, Dies at 67 by The Associated Press

Paris' Odeon Theatre, where he last worked, said he died of pneumonia.read more

‘Entertaining Mr. Sloane’ at The Edge of the Universe Players 2 by John Stoltenberg

When a dark farce titled Entertaining Mr. Sloane opened in London in 1964, it was viewed as rude, scandalous, and repugnant because of its homosexual content and its three main characters’…

Fuse Coming Attractions: November 29 to December 8 — What Will Light Your Fire This Week by Arts Fuse Editor

Arts Fuse critics select the best in film, theater, dance, music, visual arts, and author events for the coming week.

Theater News: You Could Be the Next Star of Hamilton on Broadway

...or the National Tour.

Theater News: The Heir Apparent Set to Play at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

David Ives' comedy begins performances tonight.

Ian Allen’s ‘The Klunch’ Opens its 1st Production: ‘George is Dead’ This Thursday, 12/3 at DCAC by Guest Author

CHERRY RED PRODUCTIONS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IAN ALLEN FOUNDS “THE KLUNCH” A NEW THEATER COLLECTIVE OPENS ITS FIRST PRODUCTION: ELAINE MAY’S GEORGE IS DEAD AT DC ARTS CENTER THURSDAY, DECE…

Gender Parity in Theatre: An Exploration of How Change Happens and Where We Go From Here

By Shellen Lubin. Shellen Lubin launches a series on gender parity on HowlRound this week. She addresses how this is a critical moment in time for women in theatre to make a huge irreversibl…

THE WIZ Character Card #1 Elijah Kelley as Scarecrow by BroadwayWorld

Kelley first exploded on the big screen in the musical 'Hairspray' in 2007, earning a Critics Choice Award for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture, as well as a SAG Award nomination for Outsta…

Bringing All of You Into The Room

By Jess Pillmore. This installment of Jess Pillmore's Sustainable Artistry series encourages artists to embrace all facets of their identities at all times.

DCMetroTheaterArts’ ‘Best of 2015 Honors’ To Be Announced Shortly-Send in Your List of Your Favorites by Joel Markowitz

We will be announcing our ‘Best of 2015 DCMTA Honors’ in the upcoming weeks. Because we will have reviewed over 1,250 shows/concerts/dance in 2015, there is a lot to choose from …

JOBS: AYT Weekly Jobs Round-Up: November 29 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…

New York Review: KING CHARLES III by Toby Zinman

Nora Invites review – dance double act reveal a taste for risk by Judith Mackrell

Lilian Baylis Studio, LondonThe flawed batch of new works brings out chameleon talents and by the end you’re curious about what they’ll do nextEleanor Sikorski and Flora Wellesley Wesley…

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 11/29/15- COMPANY by Stage Tube

Today in 2006, Company opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where it ran for 246 performances. Company is a musical comedy based on a book by George Furth with music and lyrics by Stephen …

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 11/28 Part 2- FINDING NEVERLAND and More by Sally Henry

BroadwayWorld collected as many of yesterday's evening Saturday Intermission Pics as we could to bring you Part 2 of our November 28 SIP round-up Check out Part 1 HERE.

This Week’s Picks: Surrender to The Wiz Live!, Enroll in School of Rock and See Queen Lesli Go Broad! by Pete Croatto

Hey, you, trying to squeeze back into your work pants. Forget about it! You’re wearing those off-brand sweats to work until New Year’s. Fancy up your wardrobe when you hit the to…

Review Roundup: Hugh Jackman Returns to the Stage in BROADWAY TO OZ Tour by Review Roundups

Hugh Jackman is currently polishing his dancing shoes for an all-new stage show BROADWAY TO OZ, touring throughout his native Australia. The show kicked off in Melbourne earlier this week.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: KINKY BOOTS Cast Gets in the Christmas Spirit for 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 KINKY BOOTSas t…

Could Imelda Staunton Reprise Her Rose in Gypsy In New York? by Mark Shenton

Imelda Staunton concluded her sell-out run as Rose in Gypsy at the West End's Savoy Theatre Nov. 28 to a series of standing ovations, including mid-performance at the end of '…

REBECCA – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again ……….? Well, actually, I did because I saw Rebecca the play at the Mayflower Southampton. Was it as great as I’d remembered it?

Review:Kiss Me Kate at curtainup.com by Susan Davidson

Rarely is a revival as perfect as this one now playing at Washington's Shakespeare Theatre/Harman Center. It has all the elements that keep you smiling for days: .

Review: View from the Bridge at curtainup.com by Elyse Sommer

Ivo Van Hove's down sized, sizzling take on Arthur Miller's kitchen sink drama

BWW's On This Day - November 29, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 29 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Sheridan Smith

To coincide with the opening of Funny Girl, we created a quiz on the leading lady, Sheridan Smith

Steve by Wendy Caster

Steven (Matt McGrath) and Stephen (Malcolm Gets) have been together 16 years. They have an amazing relationship and a fabulous son named Zack. But there are cracks in the plaster. The relati…

Los Angeles Music & Dance Review: STRAVINSKY & BALANCHINE’S APOLLO (LA Phil at Disney Hall) by Tony Frankel

APOLLO EARTHBOUND; SHOSTAKOVICH SOARS Rollicking, mysterious, and adventurous may be attributes of Britten’s Young Apollo,but these adjectives also describe the outcome, respectively…

Choreographer as scientist, chef by Carrie Seidman

Lily Kind's work, featured in this weekend's "Voices of Fuzion," develops in a "petri-ish" studio...... Read more » The post Choreographer as scientist, chef appeared first on Ticket Sa…

A 19-year-old from New Jersey is the star of ‘The Wiz’ by Barbara Hoffman

She may be playing Dorothy, but Shanice Williams is feeling like Cinderella at the ball. The 19-year-old star of “The Wiz Live!” — airing live on NBC Thursday — is still getting her …

The Body by Diana Damian Martin

Poetics of the uncanny. The post The Body appeared first on Exeunt Magazine NYC.

Andrew Scott, Soon to Appear on the London Stage in The Dazzle, Eyes Hamlet by Mark Shenton

Andrew Scott, soon to appear on the London stage in the U.K premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Dazzle, is reported to be in "advanced discussions" to play Hamlet at London'…

On my radar: Gemma Cairney’s cultural highlights by Kathryn Bromwich

The multi-talented presenter on her favourite cry-laughing comedian, her love of men’s tailoring and her admiration for rapper Little SimzBirmingham-born Brit School graduate Gemma Cairney…

Susan Elkin: Pantomime takes more stamina than you think by Susan Elkin

Christmas is hard work. And not just for the kitchen slave, present wrapper and tree decorator. Ben Roddy, an Evolution Pantomimes regular

Margaret Cho: ‘If Trump becomes president, the whole world’s in big trouble’ by Interview By Michael Hogan

The comic on working with Tina Fey, the generosity of Robin Williams and how US politics got scaryAre you a fan of British comedy?Hell yeah. I’m a massive fan of Frankie Boyle. There’s n…

‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’ at MetroStage by Gina Dalfonzo

Probably no other cast in the D.C. metro area works harder for a laugh, or enjoys it more when it comes, than the cast of A Broadway Christmas Carol, now playing its sixth consecutive season…

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

This much-loved and cherished story by CS Lewis is cleverly brought to life by Theresa Heskins’ adaptation. And yet, despite its best intentions, this production directed by Andrew Panton …

Swan Lake II: Dark Waters review – sidetracked by the camp and trivial by Luke Jennings

Chelsea theatre, LondonJoseph Mercier reimagines Swan Lake as one man’s struggle with the (naked) self. And a very dead birdThe reworking of classical ballets by contemporary choreographer…

The Homecoming review – a great simmerer that keeps coming to the boil by Susannah Clapp

Trafalgar Studios, LondonHarold Pinter’s study of power and sex has lost none of its ferocityFor all the difference in idiom, you can see echoes of Ibsen in the ferocious power-and-sex pla…

Evening at the Talk House review – Wallace Shawn says the unsayable by Kate Kellaway

Dorfman theatre, London Shawn’s challenging new play lurches gleefully from cosy cafe reunion to a bad-dream debate about targeted bombingsThere could hardly be a more appropriate moment, …

The One That Got Away review – delicious Feydeau farce by Clare Brennan

Ustinov Studio, BathThis elegant, high-energy production is always amusing, though should trust the laughs to come naturallyPicture a vase on the edge of a shelf. A gust of wind, a curtain b…

Little Eyolf review – more clear, bleak Ibsen from Richard Eyre by Susannah Clapp

Almeida, LondonLydia Leonard excels in Ibsen’s masterly study of how unhappiness corrodesHenrik Ibsen is routinely described as the father of realism and the father of modern drama. It is …

Ben Hur review – more panto than Pinter by Susannah Clapp

Tricycle, LondonPatrick Barlow follows up his hit adaptation of The 39 Steps with a pocket-sized interpretation of the 50s biblical film epicPatrick Barlow’s adaptation of The 39 Steps, at…

Electric review – chutzpah and ambition by Nick Curtis

Rio Cinema, Dalston, LondonYoung people recreate the history of an old east London cinema, from its humble origins to hipster presentThis lively but uneven show about the history of the Rio …

‘Gentleman’s Guide’ continues on long path to success by Robert Sokol

If creating a musical based on a vintage film has become a common, if unpredictable, theater practice, it might stand to reason that creating one based on a 65-year-old black-and-white »…

Review: Cinderella (Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith)

Tom Wells returns as writer of the Lyric's Christmas panto

Holiday events include train shows, train rides and visits with Santa by [email protected]

Christmas Traditions in St. Charles • The monthlong holiday celebration includes visits to Santa’s Cottage, caroling, marshmallow roasting and more.

Holidays feature a host of classical music concerts for every taste by Sarah Bryan Miller

From pops to the sacred, there's a program for everyone

A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater by Erin Nagel

  For 41 years, thousands have made the Guthrie Theater’s annual production of A Christmas Carol part of their holiday traditions. The classic Dickens’ tale of redemption is the p…

Harvey Fierstein, Kenny Leon, Shanice Williams & More on Creating a New, Free-Willed Dorothy for The Wiz Live! by Ryan McPhee

When NBC’s The Wiz Live! airs on December 3, viewers will meet a brand new Dorothy for a brand new day. The Kansas girl is no longer a victim of chance; she’s doing the…

Animated Short FROZEN FEVER Makes Disney Channel Debut Tonight by TV News Desk

Walt Disney Animation Studios' FROZENushers in the holidays by wishing all fans a wonderful season with FROZEN-related television debuts on Disney Channel and more.Disney Channel debuts the …

Birth of a Classic: Listen to Bock and Harnick’s Very First Fiddler On the Roof Demos! by Logan Culwell

What did Fiddler sounds like before it was a worldwide phenomenon? Take a peek behind the scenes of the creation of the musical, currently enjoying its fifth Broadway revival, with writers B…

Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater’s New York Animals Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

The world premiere of New York Animals, by two-time Tony winner Steven Sater, officially opens Nov. 29 following previews that began Nov. 14. The Off-Broadway stagi…

The Wiz Live!  What’s Different, What’s New and What’s Going to Broadway by Michael Gioia

It's been 40 years since The Wiz bowed on Broadway, and the creative team over at NBC decided it was time for some renovations on the Yellow Brick Road. As Dorothy and her pals prepare t…

New Album by Jonathan Reid Gealt, With Laura Osnes, Joshua Henry and Lindsay Mendez, Released Today by Michael Gioia

Laura Osnes, Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Natalie Weiss, Alysha Umphress, Alex Brightman, Lindsay Mendez and Lilli Cooper are among the singers featured on songwriter Jonathan Reid Gealt'…

Pinter’s Old Times, Starring Clive Owen and Eve Best, Ends Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

The Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Harold Pinter's Old Times ends its limited Broadway engagement Nov. 29 at 2 PM at the American Airlines Theatre. The production officially…

Playbill Poll: Which Musical Theatre Family 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 Than…

Rose, Starring Kathleen Chalfant, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Nora's Playhouse presents the story of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy in a new solo show titled Rose, which officially opens Off-Broadway Nov. 29, following previews that began Nov. 21. The…

“Frozen Fever” Makes Disney Channel Debut Tonight by Andrew Gans and Michael Gioia

Walt Disney Animation Studios' short film "Frozen Fever," which welcomes the characters of Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf back to the screen, makes its Disney Channel debut Nov.…

Why an opera singer’s penis is worth more than a dancer’s by Erin James

This interesting article from arts writer Andrew Taylor appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald last week. “… on the opera stage, the family jewels are worth $67.62.That’s …

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre 'Nutcracker' to include new tree, fresh surprises by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s one of the most enchanting scenes in the holiday classic “The Nutcracker.” In the heart of the ballet’s first act, the house’s seemingly ordinary Christmas tree begins to…

2Do this week, Nov. 29-Dec. 6: Cultural events around Pittsburgh

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