Interview: Megan McGinnis on ‘Daddy Long Legs’, the Importance of Cast Recordings and the Sondheim Role Her Husband Dreams to See Her In by Jose Solis

We caught up with Megan McGinnis, the bright star of the lovely Off-Broadway musical Daddy Long Legs, who talked about her favorite things about doing the show, the Sondheim parts she’…

‘The Zoo Story’ and ‘Pullman, WA’ at CCBC Academic Theatres by Morgan Woodle

As the fall semester comes to a close, the theater department at CCBC Essex has taken a turn for the absurd. Julie Lewis directs the double feature of Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story and Youn…

‘The Gifts of the Magi’ at Maryland Ensemble Theatre by Rick Weldon

O. Henry’s short story, The Gift of the Magi, has been the stuff of Christmas memories for over a century. The Mark St. Germain and Randy Courts-penned musical versionThe Gifts of the Magi…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 12/5/2015

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 1252015.

The Bellagio Fountain Has Been Known to Make Me Cry by Courtney Marie

This post is by Courtney Marie Every member of this trio has experienced love and loss, and this show explores what it truly means to be human. Moments of drama exemplify the character’s t…

‘An Acoustic Evening with Over the Rhine’ at The Barns at Wolf Trap by Em Skow

An Acoustic Evening with Over the Rhine is the equivalent of a big, warm musical hug. Everything, from their chords to their consonants, was soft and rounded with nothing even resembling a …

The Sound of Music – Rehearsal Diary, Week 2 by AussieTheatre

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a fly on the wall in the rehearsal room for a major musical in Australia? Or better still, inside the mind of an actor in a rehearsal room for a major mu…

‘Glory Us’ by Rabble Crew at The Fridge by Robert Michael Oliver

Conceptual Art: “the notion that the essence of art is an idea, or concept, and may exist distinct from and in the absence of an object as its representation.” Conceptual Theatre…

Photo Flash: Saturday Intermission Pics, 12/05- SPRING AWAKENING, PRINCE OF BROADWAY, ON YOUR FEET, and More! by Sally Henry

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup

Theatre Review: ‘Holiday Memories’ at Theatre on the Run by Chris Williams

There is already a wintery chill in the D.C. air. It’s almost ‘fruitcake weather,’ as Truman Capote’s older cousin and childhood friend, Miss Sook, might put it. There is thankfully,…

Review: A Q Brothers’ Christmas Carol (Chicago Shakespeare, 2015) by Scotty Zacher

Move over Polar Express, a soul train is barreling down the tracks for a funky holiday ride to hilarity. Returning to Shakespeare Theater after a smash debut in 2014, The Q Brothers and gang…

STAGE TUBE: The Skivvies Crash #Ham4Ham in Sexiest Pre-Show Performance Yet by Stage Tube

In today's Ham4Ham performance The Skivvies stopped by to perform an 'Outkast' medley alongside Miranda. Check out the fun performance and costumes below

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast on JESSICA JONES, THE NIGHT BEFORE, List-a-Palooza by Matt Tamanini

My co-host, the esteemed Jennifer McHugh, has a bit of an OCD streak. She likes lists nay, she loves lists. She has lists of her favorite lists, and that's not hyperbole. So, since most TV s…

Fuse Music Feature: Top Classical Recordings of 2015 by Jonathan Blumhofer

For classical music recordings it has been a remarkably rich year, especially over its second half.

PIAF – Charing Cross Theatre by Laura Kressly

Icon Edith Piaf inspired numerous films and plays, including 1978 play with music, Piaf. The four foot, 8 inches tall chanteuse from a broken home died at just 47, but left a songbook often …

Coming to a School Near You- SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL! Full Licensing Details Released by Sally Henry

Want to put on SCHOOL OF ROCK at your school In Spring 2016, that will be a totally viable option.

Video: Meet Sacramento's Father Christmas

Designer and collector Dolph Gotelli, Sacramento's Father Christmas, introduces Folsom's new Museum of Wonder and Delight, filled with his work and collection of Victorian toys and Christmas…

‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre by Johnna Leary

It is normally difficult to translate classic Christmas movies to the stage because comparisons with the beloved films are inevitable. However, It’s A Wonderful Life at Toby’s Di…

‘Declassified: In Motion featuring Ben Folds’ by The National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center by Michael Poandl

The National Symphony Orchestra/The Kennedy Center Declassified series, launched on Saturday with its performance of In Motion featuring Ben Folds, is a bold initiative to counter the fundam…

Review: Bad Set, It's True by Michael Block

In a time where rape culture sadly seems more present than ever comes a new production of Robert Aguirre-Sacasa's timely Good Boys and True. Presented by Retro Productions, the play tells th…

The Legacy of Luis Valdez and El Teatro Campesino: The First Fifty Years by HowlRound

By Jorge Huerta. Dr. Jorge Huerta reflects on the birth, present, and enduring legacy of El Teatro Campesino on its fiftieth anniversary.

Chaplin, Swain, Normand et al are GETTING ACQUAINTED by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the release date of the Keystone comedy Getting Acquainted, written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. Though Charlie is at the helm and the titular star of this …

The Uncollected David Rakoff by Trav S.D.

I miss David Rakoff, and his posthumously released The Uncollected David Rakoff just makes me miss him more. I purchased it on the pub. date (late October) — it’s a measure of …

Moving Toward Gender Equity in the Canadian Theatre by HowlRound

By Sophia Romma. Sophia Romma write about ideas for working toward gender parity that came out of the April 2015 Equity in Theatre Symposium in Toronto, Ontario.

Exclusive Photo Coverage: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Gets in the Holiday 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 A Gentleman's G…

Review: Funny Girl, Menier Chocolate Factory by Rebekah Ellerby

The overture to Funny Girl, in this first revival since its first iconic run in the sixties, is accompanied by a dance of pink-blue spectrum of lighting colours over the gauze curtain. It’…

Review: Macbeth, Young Vic by Camilla Gurtler

It’s probably not too bold to say that Shakespeare has been done every way possible by now. After all, he’s had a few years to run on, he’s out of copyright so you can chop…

Review: A Christmas Carol… More or Less, Bridge House Theatre by Susannah Shepherd

If you’re bored of pantos and The Nutcracker, this is the perfect Christmas show for you. I suggest getting to the venue a little early and having some dinner and glass of mulled wine in t…

Review: A Christmas Carol, Rose Theatre by Lily Hayes

There is something about the Rose Theatre that truly exudes charm. On arrival to watch the theatre’s new production of A Christmas Carol, I was enchanted by the warm greeting I received as…

Spotlight on Student Production Workshop: Show Workshop and Visit to UGLY LIES THE BONE by Abby Case

The 2015-2016 Student Production Workshop (SPW) School Year Program is well underway. This year, 38 high school students from 15 New York City public schools were selected to participate in …

Dramaworks’ History Boys Celebrates Intelligence And Education For Its Own Sake by Bill Hirschman

Nearly everyone in the Palm Beach Dramaworks’ superb production of The History Boys is in love with unleashing flash floods of verbiage in an orgy of ideas illustrated by their addiction t…

Theatre Review: ‘Motown the Musical’ at The National Theatre by Asha T'nae

Most Americans know Motown: the music. The artists. The sound. Berry Gordy forged a way by which some of America’s most iconic performers – Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, M…

Q&A: Shanna Jones fell in love with KC and left New York | The Kansas City Star by Robert Trussell

In case someone out there needs convincing that Kansas City is a theater town like never before, consider the case of Shanna Jones.

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Wendi Winters

Have yourselves a very merry Christmas – go see this timeless classic with a Charm City twist. Bring the family to this show! Kids of all ages will love it. Instead of watching the Mister…

Marion Cotillard ('Macbeth') on finding a 'new singularity' in Lady Macbeth [Exclusive Video] by Gold Derby

“I was very nervous,” admits Marion Cotillard when asked during our recent interview (watch below) about taking on the role of Lady Macbeth in the latest screen adaptation of Sha…

REVIEW: The air we share by Carrie Seidman

"Lungs," at the Urbanite Theatre is as much about human frailty as it is about the global issues it raises...... Read more »

Stabbing at Art Basel Miami Beach Mistaken for Performance Art by Jackson McHenry

A fight between two women patrons at Art Basel Miami Beach last night escalated when one of them pulled an X-Acto knife and stabbed the other in the arms and neck, The Miami Herald Reports. …

Theatre Review: ‘The Santaland Diaries’ Upstairs at the Logan Fringe Arts Space by Chris Williams

As it’s now a week since Black Friday, it seems as good a time as any to reflect upon the terrible things that happen at department stores in the name of yearly tradition. In contemplating…

Dance review: The Pillow Project's 'Paper Memory' a beautiful tribute to creative process by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When “I’ve never seen anything like that” is the first thing you hear in the audience when the lights come up after a dance performance on opening night, you know that company is doing…

Review: Dick Whittington and His Cat, Wilton’s Music Hall by Breman Rajkumar

Dick Whittington and His Cat concerns a quasi-fictional London of some bygone age that succumbs to the evil plans of the signposted villain ‘Ratface’. Infesting the City with rats, he sc…

Review: Through The Mill, London Theatre Workshop by Bethany Dickinson

Judy Garland is an extremely complex and intricate character, which is echoed wonderfully by Ray Rackham’s new play, Through The Mill. Playing at the London Theatre Workshop above the …

Stars of Vaudeville #923: Grace Moore by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Grace Moore, “The Tennessee Nightingale” (Mary Willie Grace Moore, 1898-1947). Originally from Knoxville, Moore briefly attended Ward-Belmont College in …

Here’s what the 1 percent give each other for Christmas by Michael Riedel

This time of year stokes a competitive spirit in the city’s wealthiest residents — finding the finest brands, of course, but also the most exclusive gifts. The ones so limited that you c…

N.Y. Times Page 1 Editorial Caps Media Outrage Over San Bernardino Mass Murders by Jeremy Gerard

New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. today made the extraordinary gesture of giving prominent, Page One placement to an editorial declaring it “a moral outrage and a nation…

Eric Johnson seeks silver linings in the dark corners of life by Richard Ouzounian

Alberta-born star of The Knick is amazed by how little medicine, and human nature, have changed since 1901.

Dance review: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s 'Nutcracker' nothing short of magical by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It’s that time of year when the world seems to fall in love with “The Nutcracker” and local fans flock to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s annual production at the Benedum Center.

Review: Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci, Royal Opera House by Rebecca Gwyther

Two operas entirely rooted in the sinful tragedy of unrequited love. Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci spill reams of remorse and devastation onto the audience, each just in one act, and to…

Review: Farewell to Robert Joffrey's 'Nutcracker' by Laura Molzahn

Saying goodbye is hard. And Robert Joffrey's towering, opulently appointed 1860s American living room, laden with Christmas gifts, has been Chicago's most welcoming "Nutcracker" home for 20 …

Fuse Film Review: “Out of My Hand” — A Landmark Film From Libera That Lacks Drama by Arts Fuse Editor

The protagonist's confrontation with his past barbarity is far and away the most compelling part of Out of My Hand.

Farewell to Robert Joffrey's 'Nutcracker' by Laura Molzahn

Saying goodbye is hard. And Robert Joffrey's towering, opulently appointed 1860s American living room, laden with Christmas gifts, has been Chicago's most welcoming "Nutcracker" home for 20 …

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month: THE COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks by Caryn Robbins

Today, Brooks speaks exclusively with BWW and explains why making her Broadway debut in thismusical revival is truly a 'full-circle moment.'

Ratings Hit The Wiz Live! Sets Rebroadcast Date by Andrew Gans

The Wiz Live!, which premiered Dec. 3 on NBC, will be rebroadcast Dec. 19 at 8 PM ET, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Gigantic by Theasy.com

Gigantic Off Broadway, Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre, Vineyard Theatre Reviewed by Stephen Kaplan BOTTOM LINE: An incredibly talented cast rocks out and goes for broke in this musical comedy …

Off-Broadway Theater Review: Rose by Lauren Yarger

Kathleen Chalfant. Photo: Carol RoseggRose Kennedy, We Hardly Knew YeBy Lauren YargerThose of us who are older think we have a good idea of who she is. Members of younger generations, b…

New Exhibit Remembers Shakespeare's Silent Soirée

Forget the Merry Wives of Windsor, NPR's Scott Simon recalls a time when Shakespeare spent the night with a groupie.

R.I.P. Robert Loggia by Trav S.D.

Just a few words of appreciation for the late Robert Loggia, who passed away yesterday at the age of 85.  The first word that popped into my head when I heard he had passed was irreplaceab…

STAGE TUBE: CHICAGO Tour Cast Performs 'Roxie,' 'And All That Jazz,' and More! by Stage Tube

Watch the touring cast of CHICAGO, starring Dylis Croman and Terra C. MacLeod, sing classics from the show, including 'Nowadays,' 'Roxie,' 'And All That Jazz,' and more

‘The Bald Soprano’ at Curio Theatre Company in Philadelphia by Rachel Beecher

After a somber Handmaid’s Tale, Curio Theatre Company sure changes directions with Eugene Ionesco’s hilariously absurd The Bald Soprano. Director Charlotte Northeast updates this 1950…

Toronto trio tackles Adele’s monster hit Hello by Trish Crawford

We threw out a challenge to the women of VIVA, who answered with their operatic take on the song.

The breathtaking 'Hamilton,' and its bloodlines with 'Allegiance' by James Hebert

Commentary: When it comes to inclusion, depth and passion, these two Broadway musicals get the job done

Making Piece in Crown Heights by Tim Cusack

Last Tuesday, November 24, would have been Gavin Cato’s thirty-second birthday. The previous day I taught Anna Deveare Smith‘s one-person play Fires in the Mirror to my two sec…

Los Angeles Theater Preview: GUYS & DOLLS (Oregon Shakespeare Festival at the Wallis in Beverly Hills) by Frank Arthur

ALL DOLLED UP AND READY TO GO, GUYS It’s a new tradition that I could get used to. The season of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is practically year-round. Performances begin in Ashlan…

A 'Dickens' of a holiday at Powel Crosley Estate by Jay Handelman

Visitors choose from a number of dramatic readings and performances in one evening.... Read more »

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company artistic director Ian Gallanar inducted into National Theatre Conference by Tim Smith

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company's founding artistic director, Ian Gallanar, was inducted into the National Theatre Conference on Friday in New York.Founded in 1925, the organization's aims in…

How Matthew Broderick is helping local dogs

Thanks to a Drexel University professor, Matthew Broderick is helping out Philly-area dogs without even coming to the region. Broderick is the star of Sylvia, playing on Broadway at the Cort…

Carey Mulligan, Elizabeth Banks on Paying Tribute to Powerful Women in ‘Suffragette,’ ‘Love & Mercy’ (VIDEO) by Jenelle Riley

Elizabeth Banks and Carey Mulligan are earning buzz for their portraits of strong women: Banks won some of the best notices of her career playing Melinda Ledbetter, the wife of Beach Boys si…

A Sampler of Off-Broadway Musicals: "Daddy Long Legs" "Gigantc," and "Invisible Thread" by Broadway & Me

Not everyone is a theater fanatic like me and my buddy Bill who are so crazy about theater that we will see—and have seen—just about anything. When most people think about seeing a show,…

STAGE TUBE: 7-Year-Old Beyonce Sings 'Home' from THE WIZ by Stage Tube

When mounting an upcoming Broadway version of NBC's THE WIZ LIVE, maybe producers should consider casting superstar Beyonce.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 12/5/15- MAN OF LA MANCHA by Stage Tube

Today in 2002, the fourth Broadway revival of Man of La Mancha opened at the Martin Beck Theatre now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where it ran for 304 performances. Man of La Mancha is a music…

Holding On: 5 Songs That Give Us a Light in the Dark by Sam Weber

Sondheim once said that “art, in itself, is an attempt to bring order out of chaos.” In light of recent events, I find myself turning to musical theatre in order to do just that. There h…

A girl-power playlist in honor of “Waitress”—a musical that’s about to make Broadway history | The Feed | Hillary for America by Kat Kane

The upcoming musical "Waitress" will be Broadway’s first with an all-female creative team—and we couldn’t be more excited about it. In honor of these awesomely talented and trailblazin…

SNOW QUEEN – Manchester by Kristy Stott

One of my earliest theatre memories is playing the part of Gerda in a very traditional production of Hans Christian Anderson’s Snow Queen. It’s always been one of my favourite stories an…

Features: WhatsOnStage Advent calendar: Day 5

Free tickets and offers throughout the month of December

Annie Returns to the Newly Restored Kings Theatre by Sandi Durell

    A delightful afternoon was spent meeting and interviewing Director and original lyricist Martin Charnin, adorable “Annie” Issie Swickle, and animal trainer William Berloni…

Fuse Feature: Notable Music Deaths of 2015 by Jason M. Rubin

A homage to the amazing musical talents that passed away this year.

Bill Bailey's Christmas message: don't run holding a trifle by Tom Meltzer

The comedian reveals his Hawaiian pudding nightmare – and explains why he ignores Christmas in his showsHi Bill! Are you feeling Christmassy yet?No, I’m not really. I actually find it qu…

NEWS: Thousands sign petition to include arts in the Ebacc by James Lillywhite

Thousands of people have signed a petition to include art subjects in the English Baccalaureate. The Ebacc, as it is known, currently includes English, maths, science, languages and humaniti…

People Complaining That The Wiz Has An All-Black Cast Know Nothing About Musical Theatre | The Mary Sue by Maddy Myers

The entire show has, historically, been done by black performers, because the show being about black characters and about blackness is, well, the whole point.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL… MORE OR LESS – Bridge House Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

If my Christmas spirit was a bit lacking when I arrived at Bridge House Theatre last night, it’s safe to say it’s not any more. A Christmas Carol… More or Less takes Dickens’ classic…

BWW's On This Day - December 5, 2015

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 5 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Theatre News: My Top 5 Showtunes: Cat Simmons

The actress picks the musical numbers she couldn't live without

Theater Review: 'China Doll'

A disastrously bad drama, written by David Mamet and starring Al Pacino.

Theater for Children with Autism presents 'Fly Guy and Other Stories' at WPU

“Fly Guy and Other Stories” is a sensory-friendly musical revue based on several popular children’s books.

Five of the best ballet and dance shows for Christmas 2015 by Judith Mackrell

If your festive season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker or another classic ballet, you will find something perfect hereIt’s pointless trying to pretend that Christmas dance isn’t …

London review: HARLEQUINADE and ALL ON HER OWN by Toby Zinman

7 days in theatre: November 29-December 4 by Troy Nankervis

Top theatre industry stories Ed Vaizey: ‘Labour’s Dugher should apologise for arts cuts scaremongering’ The minister of state for culture and the

Penny Cliff: ‘I aim to make something coherent and beautiful for an audience’ by Georgia Snow

After a career that has led from classical music to theatre, Penny Cliff is turning her hand to panto, but not as

Forget fruitcake — this is the holiday dessert you need by Elisabeth Vincentelli

It was jolting to hear a deep New York accent under the cheery tent familiar to viewers of the BBC’s “The Great British Baking Show” (which airs here on PBS). But this is actually “T…

BEAUTIFUL Is A Modern Masterpiece by Russell Goeltenbodt

Highly Recommended Reviewed by: Russell Goeltenbodt Growing up in the early 1970’s entering high school, I started putting together my music collection. One of the earliest records I purch…

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Ilene Chalmers

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever rings in the holidays at Laurel Mill Playhouse In this busy season of shopping, baking and parties, it’s nice to take some time with our families to be gent…

12 Days of Classroom Exercises by Lindsay Price

We’re counting down the 12 Days of Christmas with 12 of our most popular Classroom Exercises! No matter which holidays you celebrate, these exercises are a useful tool to keep in your back…

George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER, Featuring ON THE TOWN's Megan Fairchild, Hits the Big Screen by BroadwayWorld

Enchanting generations of wide-eyed children and adults alike, New York City Ballet's dazzling production of George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKERplays to sold-out houses each holiday season in…

Experience Melodrama, Horror & Thrills in New, Immersive NYC Theater Show, Starting Tonight by BroadwayWorld

8Players is a new, custom, 'socially adventurous' group experience, promising pop-up immersive theater in New York City.

Farah Alvin and More Set for STARS OF DAVID: A MUSICAL at 92Y Tonight by BroadwayWorld

STARS OF DAVID A MUSICAL, based on the bestselling book by Abigail Pogrebin, conceived by Aaron Harnick amp Abigail Pogrebin, will take the stage at 92Y tonight, December 5, 2015.

Review: 'A Knee That Can Bend'

Powerful new work presents a provocative clash of civilizations in a young American's quest to fight for gay rights in Muslim Africa.

This Week’s Videos: Hamilton Remixes a Christmas Classic, The Wiz Live!, Wizard of Oz Tours and Wayn by Mark Ezovski

The cast of Hamilton hit the recording studio to perform a unique rendition of "Joy to the World" for 2015's edition of "Carols For a Cure"; The Wiz Live! of…

Spotted! What Hollywood Celebrities Could Be Sitting Next to You at the Theatre? by Joe Gambino

Celebrity spottings are always exciting, but it's even better when we catch our favorites at a show! We love seeing these superstars filling seats and supporting the theatre. Check out t…

What You Need to Know About BroadwayCon The Event That Has All of Broadway Buzzing by Playbill Staff

Members of the theatre community are gearing up to gather for one of the biggest events of 2016, and we're not talking about the Tony Awards (yet). For three days in January, fans and Br…

Play the Critic! New Site, Show-Score, Gives Theatregoers Their Own Chance to Yelp by Robert Simonson

The next time you're wondering what's great in theatre, you might want to click to Show-Score. The brand new site is the first to publish consumer reviews and grades for every sh…

Solo Show About African British Trailblazer Will Play BAM by Olivia Clement

British actor Paterson Joseph will bring his solo play Sancho: An Act of Remembrance to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for its New York premiere this month. The show is based on the true stor…

Phipps to dance with Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes by Marylynne Pitz / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Sugar Plum Fairy will perform her famous solo and pre-professional dancers from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will perform vignettes from “The Nutcracker” ballet at Phipps Conservatory a…