How Today's LGBTQ Youth Programs Will Be the Armor for Tomorrow's Equality Fight by Alex Rubin

From gender-blind casting to unlimited outlets of expression, theatre changes the lives of LGBTQ youth and generations to come.

"Shut Up and Dance""Making the Music Video by Ruthie Fierberg

This aspiring choreographer reveals his process behind creating a new story to the song everyone has in their head.

Alexander Hamilton Exhibit Unveiled at New York Public Library Today by Robert Viagas

The six-month Striver, Statesman, Scoundrel opens June 24 and is free to the public.

Vassar's Powerhouse Season Kicks Off Today by Olivia Clement

The annual summer program features a host of new works by José Rivera, John Patrick Shanley, Taylor Mac, Josh Radnor and more.

Goodspeed's Bye Bye Birdie Begins Today by Olivia Clement

Janet Dacal and George Merrick star in the 1960's-set, Elvis-inspired musical.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: June 24 by David Gewirtzman

Broadway Actors Star in Muny 42nd Street, Beginning Tonight by Andrew Gans

The classic musical plays the St. Louis venue through June 30.

West Side story composer almost gave up on show, letters reveal by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Leonard Bernstein's hostility towards writer of musical's book almost halted project, newly released correspondence revealsIt is regularly judged one of the best musicals of all time, yet We…

Emma Rice wows by casting Meow Meow in first Globe production by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

New artistic director has chosen ex-cabaret star to play Titania in A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's GlobeEmma Rice's appointment at Shakespeare's Globe was always going to shake t…

$6M donated for 100K children in US to see "Hamilton"

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Rockefeller Foundation says it is giving $6 million to help 100,000 school children across the U.S. see the Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton.&quo…

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses....

Review: Glam new revival of 'Cabaret' loses its edge by Karen D'Souza

This kinder, gentler 'Cabaret' is often fun to watch, but it has lost the potency to make us squirm, old chum.

Broadway's 'Shuffle Along' To Close in July, When Audra McDonald Exits by Gordon Cox

“Shuffle Along,” the starry Broadway musical that was nominated for 10 Tony Awards earlier this year, will be closing much earlier than expected, with producers choosing to shutt…

Broadway League Award Honors Maitland Middle School Teacher by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center Florida Hospital School of the Arts and The Broadway League, the national [...]

Review: 'Shuffle Along' in NYC by Richard Seff

There is so much talent on stage at the Music Box that it’s difficult to know where to begin giving credit where its due. The first elements that deserve “Original! Exciting! Bro…

Review: In 'Stet,' Rape, Journalism and the Elusive Truth by Alexis Soloski

Written by Kim Davies, this play focuses on an apparently brutal rape, its aftermath and the writer for a national magazine who covers the story.

Theatre Review: 'Next to Normal' at Keegan Theatre by Stephanie House

Even in 2016, far beyond the days of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, mental Illness is a topic that is rarely brought up until it is absolutely necessary, such in instances of unspeakable destruct…

Theater notes: Broadway shuffle includes closing dates for 'Shuffle Along,' 'An American in Paris' and 'Fun Home' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The post-Tony Awards shuffle has begun on Broadway, with shows benefitting from wins and others moving along for a variety of reasons. "The Humans," for example, won best play of 2016 will h…

Broadway: 2015 Musical "American in Paris" to Close, Following "Fun Home" by Roger Friedman

“An American in Paris” will close on Broadway on new Year’s Day. The show from 2015 won Tonys and had great reviews, Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

Hamilton documentary to feature unseen footage of original cast performance by Steph Harmon and Agencies

The sold-out hit Broadway musical gets a cast shakeup after three leads leave next month " but an upcoming PBS film will give fans a taste of the original castTime has nearly run out to see …

New Play Readings At O'Neill Center by Christopher Arnott

We're already onto the third, and biggest, of the four prestigious "conference" workshop retreats at the bucolic Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. Writers prepare their new projects with the as…

Ruthless! The Musical " New Cast Recording by Sandi Durell

  RUTHLESS! The Musical, has a new cast album produced by Robert Sher for Caroline Records, recorded on June 14th at Carriage House Studios featuring the entire original cast: Peter Lan…

Degas " A New Vision by Arts Review

This winter, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the largest collection of works by Edgar Degas exhibited in Australia, with Degas – A New Vision. The exhibition, curated by Dega…

Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein, Support The Actors Fund by Michael Dale

Charitybuzz's new auction offers four tickets for the hit revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, plus a 250 gift card to Glass House Tavern.

REVIEW: 'Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined,' from Ghostlight Records by #cota

By Adam Cohen Close to You: Bacharach Reimagined is the Original London Cast Recording of the hit West End show, which began Off-Broadway, and features musician Kyle Riabko's take on the tim…

Broadway Blues: Shuffle Along, Starring Audra McDonald, Sets Final Performance Date by Broadway.com

An all-star musical is about to shuffle off this mortal coil. Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will play its final performance on July 24. …

Breaking: 'Shuffle Along' Posts Closing Notice by Matthew Wexler

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, will play its final Broadway performance on Sunda…

Melbourne Cabaret Fringe: Ljubicica " Wild Violet by Arts Review

Ljubicica (Lyu-bi-chit-za), the Croatian wild violet, is a beloved symbol of rural Croatian life for Ivica, a small child growing up sometime early in the reign of Tito, first President o…

Shuffle Along Sets Final Performance by Alicia Samuel

 Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed has set its official final performance for Sunday, July 24th. It is a sad day at Broadway Black as …

Lorna Luft Celebrates Pride Week by Sandi Durell

   by Marilyn Lester     Pride, hope, optimism, faith in the future " these were the themes of Lorna Luft's celebratory show at Feinstein's/54 Below, dedicated to the LGBT …

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with two shows on Thursday setting closing dates and one new one moving addresses.

"Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers" at The Kennedy Center by Guest Author

Celebrating Joan: A Tribute to Joan Rivers, which left the audience of admirers howling last night at The Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater, was an evening for "mature audie…

White Night returns in 2017 by Arts Review

Minister for Tourism and Major Events The Hon John Eren has joined the City of Ballarat Mayor Cr Des Hudson at the Ballarat’s Mining Exchange to announce the dates and locations for Wh…

'Shuffle Along' Announces Abrupt Closing Date on Broadway by David Rooney

Despite landing 10 Tony nominations and making a strong showing at the box office, producer Scott Rudin has opted to end the run July 24 with the previously announced exit of Audra McDonald.…

SHUFFLE ALONG Sets Sudden Broadway Closing After Audra McDonald Departs by BroadwayWorld

The New York Times is reporting that Shuffle Along will close on July 24th, currently the date of Audra McDonald's departure citing a low advance for after she leaves the show.

PROMISES, PROMISES to Return to London This Winter by Jessica Khan

BroadwayWorld is excited to report thatBurt Bacharach's PROMISES, PROMISES will return to London for the first time since 1969 at Southwark Playhouse, beginning January 2017.

Remembering Darcie Denkert's 'Fine Romance' With Broadway and Hollywood by Michael Dale

All proceeds from her acclaimed book on Broadway and Hollywood musicals were donated to the Motion Picture amp Television Fund and the ActorsFund.

CENTER VIEW: Lorna Luft Celebrates Pride at Feinstein's/54 Below; Bill Boggs Reports by #cota

Video credit: Stephen Sorokoff Now at Feinstein’s/54 Below, Lorna Luft’s returned to celebrate Pride with a show that comes at a unique time, reflecting on recent events and h…

'Shuffle Along' Decides It Can't Go on Without Audra McDonald by Michael Paulson

"Shuffle Along," one of the most ambitious and anticipated musicals of the theater season just ended, will close next month, abruptly and unexpectedly, the show's producers said Thursday.

'An American in Paris' to Close on Broadway by Michael Paulson

This Tony-winning musical, which for a time performed strongly at the box office, is planning a national tour and a London production.

Shuffle Along Sets July Broadway Closing by Adam Hetrick

The historic Broadway musical that traces the legacy of black artistry on Broadway will close next month.

Theatre Review: 'The Good Devil (In Spite of Himself)' with WSC Avant Bard by Katelyn Wattendorf

A greeting from a sprightly spunky, British-babbling, cloth-clad commoner is the first thing you’ll experience when you walk through the theater doors at WSC Avant Bard’s The Goo…

On Broadway, more shows bring the curtain down; 1 moving by Mark Kennedy

The post-Tony Awards audits are in full swing on Broadway, with another long-running show setting a closing date and one new one moving addresses.

'An American In Paris' Gets Broadway End Date by Denise Petski

The end in is sight for Tony-winning An American In Paris. The hit musical will end its Broadway run on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Since the first performance at the Palace Theatre on March 13…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with James Monroe Iglehart from Aladdin by Broadway.com

James Monroe Iglehart stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Imogen Lloyd Webber.

Au Revoir to Broadway! An American in Paris Sets Closing Date by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Breaking up is hard to do. An American in Paris will shutter on Broadway on January 1, 2017; at time of closing, the production will have played 29 previews and 719 regular perfomances. Base…

STET - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

For a play that contains absolutely no blood or gore, Stet, which was written by Kim Davies and is now receiving its world premiere at the Abingdon Theatre Company's June Havoc Theatre, cont…

10 Second Rants with Anna Kendrick: Skinny Jeans, Postmates, Airplanes by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Broadway's 'An American in Paris' to Close in January by Gordon Cox

“An American in Paris,” the stage musical that meshed Broadway and ballet, will close on Broadway in January — but the major renovations planned for the production’…

Outdoor Theater returns with Days Remembered ‹ Asbury Park Sun by Michelle Gladden

Paying homage to it 1876 home, the Starving Artist and Days Ice Cream shop owner Arnold Teixiera has put together a Broadway Musical Review entitled Teixeira and the girls of Days Remembered.

We're Smiling! Samantha Barks and Jonathan Bailey to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Helmed by Jason Robert Brown in London by Jessica Khan

We can't do better than tonight's big news from the West End Jason Robert Brown will direct his two-hander musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS in London this fall, starring Samantha Barks and Jonath…

VIDEO: ALADDIN's Broadway Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Gets Lost In Translation With Hamburg Jafar Ethan Freeman by Michael Dale

Can Broadway's Jonathan Freeman recognize his lines when Ethan Freeman says then in German

They Can't Take That Away... AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Sets Broadway Closing; Looks Ahead to U.S. Tour, London by BroadwayWorld

Just announced, the Tony Award-winning musical An American in Paris will close on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Since the first performance at Broadway's Palace Theatre on March 13, 2015, An Amer…

WAITRESS Ready to Waft Into the West End? by Jessica Khan

The smell of delicious, homemade pies could be wafting into the West End soon. The Daily Mail writes that Broadway's WAITRESS is eyeing a Spring 2017 bow in London, if it can find an open ve…

'An American in Paris' to Close on Broadway by David Rooney

The Tony-winning musical adaptation of the MGM screen classic is expected to recoup its investment by the end of the run in January, with a national tour commencing in the fall. read more

An American in Paris to End Broadway Run by Andrew Gans

A national tour and a London production are planned.

Photo Flash: Sylvia St. Croix of RUTHLESS! Preps for Gay Pride by BroadwayWorld

Sylvia St. Croix (as played by the fabulous Paul Pecorino in RUTHLESS!), is preparing for this year's Gay Pride festivities on Sunday. Earlier this week she brought Marcel, her newest fancy …

Queer, Arab, and Onstage After Orlando by Brian Schaefer

Two weeks ago, members of the Lebanese indie-pop band Mashrou' Leila took the stage in front of a packed crowd at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, wearing a flamboyant yet minimal uniform of …

Shakespeare and America: Perfect together? by Alexandra Villarreal

Review: Barbara Cook, a Lioness Who Still Has Some Bite Left by Stephen Holden

At 88, Ms. Cook holds forth at Feinstein's/54 Below in both song and word. She channels the wisdom and humanity of the American songbook.

AP NewsBreak: PBS 'Hamilton' to have 15 minutes of show by David Bauder

NEW YORK (AP) -- Time has nearly run out to see the original "Hamilton" cast on Broadway, but a PBS special this fall on the Tony Award-winning musical will feature …

"Nashville" star Will Chase going back to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor and singer Will Chase will be going from "Nashville" on TV to the Renaissance on Broadway. He's taking over the role of William Shake…

BWW TV: Lorna Luft Performs Moving 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' in Tribute to Orlando, Stonewall, and the Late, Great Judy Garland by BroadwayWorld TV

It's been 77 years since Judy Garland made Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' forever famous. Just last night, her daughter, Lorna Luft, brought the beloved song bac…

L.A. Theatre vs. The EDD: The Conversation Continues by Julio Martinez

by JULIO MARTINEZ evening, a small but focused contingent of Los Angeles theater professionals gathered at Casa 0101 Theater in Boyle Heights to listen to and take part in a panel discus…

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This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS For its opening salvo as the first resident theatre company at Greenway Court Theatre, the Not Man Apart Theatre Ensemble"led by new Co-Artistic Directors Jones Welsh,…

It's Gay Pride Weekend: Dress the Part by Erik Piepenburg

The annual parade and PrideFest are the main events for gay pride in New York, but there's another way to celebrate: an all-drag weekend.

Theater Listings for June 24-30

TWITTER WATCH: A Taste of Patti LuPone, Christine Ebersole Rehearsing Goodman's New Musical WAR PAINT by Michael Dale

Set designer David Korins offers a brief clip on Twitter.

BWW Interview: Billy Carter Haunts in SHINING CITY by Naomi Serviss

Carter settles in opposite Matthew Broderick for several rounds of patient-therapist tango amid a ghostly Dublin in this revival of Conor McPherson's drama.

Can Josh Groban make this costly Broadway musical a hit? by Michael Riedel

Josh Groban better start hip-hopping all over the place like Lin-Manuel Miranda if "Natasha, Pierre & Great Comet of 1812" is going to make it on Broadway. I've been riffling through the…

Fuse Film Review: "The Neon Demon" " It Was Beauty that Killed the Beast by Tim Jackson

Director Nicholas Winding Refn has turned the dark side of modeling into a horror film, one that will no doubt generate plenty of controversy.

World Premiere by A.R. Gurney and More Slated for The Flea This Fall by BroadwayWorld

The Flea Theater's Artistic Director Niegel Smith and Producing Director Carol Ostrow the fall 2016 season, which will include an A.R. Gurney World Premiere and a new look at the Greeks by E…

In the Moment: Part 2: An Interview with Workhouse Arts Center's Ava Spece by David Siegel

Rare words indeed to take in and ponder from the preface to the The Brookings Institution's Creative Communities, Art Works in Economic Development: "Without good data and analysis"much of i…

Stratford's Breath of Kings has ample rewards: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

In edited version of Shakespeare's history plays, Graham Abbey and team give us a rich, cohesive world.

Norka Luque Uses Her Music to Send a Message of Hope and Inspire People across the Globe by Rino16

The story of Norka Martinez Luque inspires many people who have dreams of establishing successful musical careers in the future. In her success story, impossibilities are converted to possib…

Barrington Announces Full Casting for The Pirates of Penzance by Olivia Clement

See who's joining Will Swenson, Kyle Dean Massey and Scarlett Strallen in the musical comedy.

Ektor Rivera Will Make Broadway Debut in On Your Feet! by Andrew Gans

The Puerto Rican performer will step into the role of Emilio Estefan next month.

Critics Crisis: New York Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli Let Go After Deadline Dismisses Jeremy Gerard by Michael Dale

Vincentelli had been the NY Post's first-string drama critic since replacing the late Clive Barnes in 2009.

Ektor Rivera Will Join the Cast of ON YOUR FEET! This July by BroadwayWorld

ProducersJames L. Nederlander,Estefan Enterprises, IncandBernie Yumanjustannounced thatacclaimed Puerto Rican performerEktor Rivera- winner of the Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and Simon Full…

Full Cast Set for Will Swenson-Led THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Barrington Stage by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in Downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd and Managing Director Tristan Wilson, has unveiled…

Ektor Rivera to Replace Josh Segarra as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! by Imogen Lloyd Webber

As you can see from our exclusive video below, Ektor Rivera is ready to "Conga!" The acclaimed Puerto Rican performer will replace Josh Segarra as Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet! f…

The Queens of Dish

Scenes from the Sunday Drag Brunch at Señor Frog's in Times Square.

Greenhouse Theater's Solo Celebration Continues with "The Portrait" Beginning July 15 by Michael J. Roberts

"The Portrait" will make its world premiere this summer at the Greenhouse Theater Center(2257 N. [...]

Debra Monk joins the cast of Steppenwolf's VISITING EDNA by Michael J. Roberts

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced today that Debra Monk will play the title role in Visiting [...]

Blue Line Arts 'Print Survey' leaves a strong impression

Show features big names – Pablo Picasso, Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Arneson – as well as less familiar onesPicasso’s ‘Tete de Bouffon’ is a bold linocut image of a …

The Post Says Farewell to Long-Time Drama Critic by Olivia Clement

Elisabeth Vincentelli has confirmed that she is no longer writing for the New York Post.

Dream Cast of CAT'S! Georgina Pazcoguin! by Corine Cohen

You could say I am very excited about this casting! I just did a tap dance around my office! NEW YORK CITY BALLET'S GEORGINA  PAZCOGUIN STARS AS 'VICTORIA'  IN  BROADWAY MUSICAL "CA…

Fuse Theater Review: "Blinders" " Choppy Political Satire by Arts Fuse Editor

Patrick Gabridge's political satire presents some intriguing sci-fi-like concepts, but the play falls into too many narrative potholes.

You'll want to be in the 'Company' of this masterful Sondheim update by Chris Jones

Penned in 1970, Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece "Company" is fiendishly difficult to update. Where to begin? You've got lyrical references to ladies who lunch, answering services explaining t…

Tony Winner 'The Humans' To Extend Broadway Run At New Theater by Denise Petski

The Humans, the family drama from Stephen Karam that won four Tony awards this month including Best Play, has found a new Broadway home. It will move a block away to the Gerald Schoenfeld Th…

Theatre News: Way Off Broadway and The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance Team Up for Cabaret for a Cause to Support The Bald Ballerina by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and The Dee Buchanan Studio of Dance have come together to host Cabaret for a Cause on Saturday, June 25th at Way Off Broadway. The charity event is to be…

Broadway's Arden, Groff, Menzel & More Cover Joni Mitchell's Blue

Broadway stars cover Joni Mitchell's Blue.

47 Years After Judy Garland's Death, Lorna Luft Sings "Over the Rainbow" for the First Time by Adam Hetrick

The daughter of Judy Garland spoke about her first visit to the Stonewall Inn before an emotional performance of the classic song from The Wizard of Oz.

Dancer Ferri flies in the face of Father Time with role of Juliet on the Metropolitan Opera House stage by Roslyn Sulcas, The New York Times

Alessandra Ferri left the stage " as most dancers do " in her mid 40s, but the 53-year-old returns to dance the teenage Juliet in New York

Stratford's Shakespeare in Love and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe offer real talent and wit by Robert Cushman

Shakespeare in Love is in repertory through October 16; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe through November 5

Charna Halpern is the hidden architect behind comedy legends, but few outside the industry know her name by Jason Zinoman, The New York Times

Halpern is the co-founder and owner of the iO, with booking power on Saturday Night Live that has birthed icons

Review: American Son at curtainup.com/ by Gloria Miller

- A penetrating world premiere which attempts to probe and expose the decades of deep-seated discord.

MOM'S BIG NIGHT by Star Tracks

Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor attend the 2016 Off Broadway Alliance Awards on Tuesday in N.Y.C.

Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's 'If/Then' at the Academy of Music by Steve Cohen

'If/Then' was written for and based on the talents of Idina Menzel. To Steve Cohen's surprise, the show has appeal even without her.

Al Pacino, Mavis Staples, the Eagles among Kennedy Center honorees by Tribune News Services

This year's Kennedy Center honorees include musicians who span genres including pop, rock, gospel, blues, folk and classical " and an actor known for his extraordinary range. The John F. Ken…

2016 Kennedy Center Honors go to the Eagles, Al Pacino, Mavis Staples and more by Mark Olsen

The Kennedy Center Honors on Thursday announced its honorees for 2016with recognition going to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, musical group the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Stap…

'Tom,' a new take on Harriet Beecher Stowe's classic, at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum by Philip Brandes

The year is 1886, the Civil War is over, slaves are free and everything is all right. That's wishful thinking, alas, which only incites crusading abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe to bristl…

'Nashville' star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television's "Nashville" to Broadway. He's taking over the role of Shakespeare in &quot…

Barbra Streisand and Jamie Foxx Sing 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain,' Break Ev'ry Heart by Jackson McHenry

Barbra Streisand has gifted the world with another gem from her upcoming celebrity duets album, Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway: a video of her and Jamie Foxx singing "Climb E…

Tony Winner 'The Humans' Will Move to a Bigger Broadway Theater by Gordon Cox

“The Humans,” the production that won best play at this year’s Tony Awards, will finish up its run at the Helen Hayes Theater in late July — and then resume perfor…

Cirque du Soleil, NFL Team Up For Massive Times Square Attraction by Gordon Cox

Cirque du Soleil and the NFL are planting a flag in Times Square, constructing a four-story, 40,000 square-foot interactive exhibit, “NFL Times Square,” that aims to attract 2…

Al Pacino, James Taylor, the Eagles Named 2016 Recipients of Kennedy Center Honors by Gordon Cox

Al Pacino, James Taylor, the rock band The Eagles, Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, and gospel/blues singer Mavis Staples have been named the 2016 recipients of the Kennedy Center Honor…

Time Warner Cable, Charter Routinely Overcharged Customers and Failed to Issue Refunds, Senate Report Finds by Todd Spangler

A U.S. Senate investigation into pay-TV billing practices found that Time Warner Cable and Charter Communications " which completed their $67 billion merger in May " have regularly overbille…

Billboard's Open Letter On Gun Violence Signed By Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, Many More by Michael Dale

Nearly 200 entertainment artists and executives support the call to restrict gun purchases.

The First Broadway Show Is Live-Streamed, and Two Divas Debut a New Musical by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre June 23-July 3.

Breaking News: Tony-Winning THE HUMANS Will Move to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre to Extend Run by BroadwayWorld

Producer Scott Rudin announced today that, on the heels of winning four Tony Awards including Best Play, The Humans will move into Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street t…

AVENUE Q Celebrates NYC Pride- Tune In Tonight to Watch Rod & Ricky Renew Their Vows! by BroadwayWorld

AVENUE Q willcelebrate NYCpride weekend later tonight whenRod and Ricky renew their vows onstage after the performance. And guess what You're invited tooFollowing the show, BroadwayWorld wil…

After Tony Awards Win, The Humans Moves to a Bigger Broadway Venue by Ryan McPhee

Stephen Karam’s The Humans, which won four Tony Awards including Best Play on June 12, will pack up and move to a new, larger space. The show is set to play its final show at the Helen…

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 LGBT-Centric Broadway Shows by Lindsey Sullivan

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…

Aaron Burr, Sir: Backstage at Hamilton with Leslie Odom Jr., Episode 6: A Gift by Broadway.com

In this week's episode Hamilton Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. offers an intimate concert with his pal,Spring Awakening's Katie Boeck.

15 Minutes with Douglas Carter Beane by Matthew Wexler

When the curtain rises on opening night this evening at The New York Spectacular starring the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall, there will be more than flashy costumes, high-kicking precis…

Donna McKechnie In ICON! by Corine Cohen

Tony Award-Winner Donna McKechnie and Tony Award & Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon in ICON A New Musical Presented by the New York Musical Festival   Book by Sebastian Michael Mu…

Will Chase Joins Broadway's 'Something Rotten!' As Shakespeare by Denise Petski

Will Chase is leaving Nashville and heading to Broadway. He’ll take over the starring role of William Shakespeare from Tony winner Christan Borle, who’s leaving the hit musical o…

'Out of the Mouths of Babes' Features a Quantum Quartet of Four Diverse Women by Rex Reed

Rex Reed reviews the theater.

Tony-Winning 'The Humans' Gets New Home on Broadway by David Rooney

The surge in post-awards business has prompted lead producer Scott Rudin to move the play to a different theater once its current venue becomes unavailable. read more

'The Humans' Will Stay on Broadway but Switch Theaters by Michael Paulson

The Tony-winning play will have its final performance at the Helen Hayes Theater on July 24, then start again at the Gerald Schoenfeld on Aug. 9.

How a Tony Award Turns Into Box Office Gold (And Vice Versa) by Dei Lewison

Anyone watching last week’s Tony Awards might have thought the only winner was Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit rap-hip-hop history lesson took awards in every category f…

The Humans Will Transfer to Broadway's Schoenfeld Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-winning drama will extend its run, transferring to the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in August.

Review: 'Chalk' at We Happy Few Productions by John Stoltenberg

There's an ancient child-custody legend about two women who claim to be the mother of the same infant. In the well-known Hebrew Bible version, their dispute is resolved when King Solomon ord…

'Nashville' star Will Chase is returning to Broadway by Mark Kennedy

Actor-singer Will Chase is moving from television's "Nashville" to Broadway. He's taking over the role of Shakespeare in "Something Rotten!"

Goodspeed's 'Bye Bye Birdie' Staying True To Original '60s Musical by Christopher Arnott

When Conrad Birdie sings "You've got to be sincere" to his adoring fans, he's not being sincere. The Elvis Presley-esque heartthrob is swiveling his hips and curling his lip in a cool, calcu…

Find 'Chicago Fire' actors on stage this summer by Nina Metz

The cast and crew of "Chicago Fire" work a long season " 10 months in all, and plenty of it outside in whatever weather the city throws at them " but the hiatus is turning out to be a busy o…

Odds & Ends: PBS Sets Air Date for Hamilton Doc, Al Pacino to Receive Kennedy Center Honor & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. PBS Sets Air Date for Hamilton Documentary We know you've been waiting for it...PBS will air the previously reported Ha…

Will Power! Nashville's Will Chase to Take Over for Christian Borle in Something Rotten! on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The writing was on the wall when it was revealed that Will Chase would not be appearing in another season of Nashville; instead he's coming back to Broadway! The stage and screen star is…

Donna McKechnie & Tony Sheldon to Lead New Musical ICON as Part of NYMF by BroadwayWorld

Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie A Chorus Line and Tony amp Olivier Award-Nominee Tony Sheldon Priscilla, Queen of the Desert will star in The New York Musical Festival's NYMF upcoming prod…

Where There's a Will Chase There's a Way- SOMETHING ROTTEN! Finds Next Shakespeare! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway's ten-time Tony Award-nominated hit musical comedy Something Rotten will welcome 'Nashville' star and Tony Award-nominated Broadway favorite Will Chase The Mystery of Edwin Drood, R…

Nearly 200 in the Music Business Sign Billboard Plea to Stop Gun Violence by Andrew Gans

Among those lending their names are Barbra Streisand, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lady Gaga and more.

The Good Devil (in Spite of Himself), commedia from Avant Bard (review) by Alan Katz

Commedia dell'Arte, the old Italian comedic that forms the foundation for new American comedy The Good Devil (in Spite of Himself), is very much like the Looney Toons of old. Not only is it …

Is Chicago's abuse scandal happening here? by Alan Katz

Allegations of physical and abuse of physical abuse and sexual harassment raised by the Chicago Reader against Darrell Cox, Artistic Director of Profiles Theatre, and accusations of bizar…

'Nashville' Star Will Chase to Return to Broadway by David Rooney

The actor will step into the role of theatrical rock star William Shakespeare in the musical comedy 'Something Rotten!,' a part he originated in the show's earliest reading. read more

Christian Borle Sets Something Rotten! Departure by Adam Hetrick

Actor Will Chase will succeed Tony Award winner Borle in the Broadway musical comedy.

The Book of Mormon Is Going Vinyl by Andrew Gans

The Grammy-winning cast recording of the hit musical will be released on an LP.

VIDEO: Carole King Reflects On BEAUTIFUL's 1,000th Performance by Michael Dale

The American music legend was reluctant to have her life story turned into a musical, but now she delights in the joy it shares.

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Powered by SeatGeek: June 23, 2016 by BroadwayWorld

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Smile When The World Is Blue by Leah Richards

The Golden Smile Written by Yaakov Bressler Directed by Joey Stamp Planet Connections, NYC June 16-July 3, 2016 The Planet Connections Festivity is "New York's premiere so…

Katy Jarvis & Parker Harris Make for a "Fantastick" Couple by Cary Ginell

BY CARY GINELL One of the great things about Ventura County theater is that there is a never-ending progression of young talent that keeps coming up through the ranks. Two of the more impres…

No-No Boy by Darryl Reilly

Chris Doi winningly conveys Ichiro's anguish and holds attention as this leading character with his emotional performance. The personable Glenn Kubota is deeply gentle as Pa, and Mr. Kubota…

Neo-Futurists announce 2016-17 season by Morgan Greene

The Neo-Futurists have announced their 2016-17 season, including three mainstage world premieres, a "micro-festival" of art and performance and, of course, the 28th year of "Too Much Light M…

Where gay travelers can go post-Orlando

When a homophobic killer armed with an assault rifle perpetrated one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history in an Orlando gay bar this month, the reassuring idea that … Click to C…

Review: Breaking Through Sadness by Michael Block

By Michael BlockSamuel D. Hunter continues his domination of New York theater with the exceptional The Healing. The groundbreaking play from Hunter and Theater Breaking Through Barriers is a…

This Hipster Marriage Announcement From The New York Times Is The Most Insufferable Yet by Will deFries

And so we meet again. I know I've said this before, but this time I mean it " this is easily, without question, the worst New York Times marriage announcement to date. The amount of submissi…

Charlotte's Shorts by Steven Morris

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Breaking News: New Theatre Announces It is Closing by Bill Hirschman

Breaking news: New Theatre, Inc. (Coral Gables, Florida) New Theatre at South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center announces it is closing. This press release just in: Details to follow:

Mr. Mark Twain Answers All Your Questions by Steven Morris

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Meat Loaf Sings DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES

Here's a fun one for today. Rocker Meat Loaf has a new album due out in September, featuring 10 songs written by longtime BAT OUT OF HELL collaborator Jim Steinman. Steinman of course is…

Tickets on sale for "Spamilton" by Newsdesk

FROM THE CREATOR OF FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES "SPAMILTON" A HILARIOUS NEW MUSICAL CELEBRATING (AND ROASTING) THE BROADWAY BLOCKBUSTER TICKETS NOW ON SALE New York, NY " From Gerard Alessandri…

Angel's Flight by Steven Morris

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The Color Purple's Patrice Covington on the Divas Who Taught Her to Sing & Raising Her Voice as Squeak by Lindsey Sullivan

Age: "I am 100,000 years old." Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Current Role: Squeak, a waitress who causes a stir (to say the least) at Harpo’s juke joint in The Color Purple. S…

Bill Nighy joins cast of Stuff Happens at the National Theatre by Matthew Hemley

Bill Nighy is to play the Narrator in a rehearsed reading of David Hare's Stuff Happens at the National Theatre. The production

West Side Story Star Natalie Cortez Reveals The Three Key Ingredients to Her Anita

Natalie Cortez reveals how she put her stamp on the iconic West Side Story character Anita.

Tennessee Williams UnScripted by Steven Morris

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Christian Borle Says "Adieu, Adieu" to 'Something Rotten!' by Amy Sapp

In the words of his character, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” Christian Borle — who won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 2015 for his portrayal of Shak…

NutriMost is A New Hot Diet…That Actually Works! by Rino16

  NutriMost is one of the hottest diets available these days and for good reason, the NutriMost system allows a person to lose a large amount of weight and get a jump start on their hea…

The Missing Peace: A Capital Fringe Peek by Guest Writer

" Solo performer Christine Demuth responds to some questions from DC Theatre Scene about The Missing Peace. " – Tell us about the moment where you said to yourself: “I just…

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place: A Living History Tour

I'm Bleeding All Over the Place Off Off Broadway, La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theater Reviewed by Ken Kaissar BOTTOM LINE: A captivating walking tour that explores the relationship between aud…

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of LEGALLY BLONDE at California Music Circus by Stage Tube

With a cast featuring Broadway veterans and Music Circus audience favorites, the musical comedy Legally Blonde makes its Music Circus premiere to kick off the 66th season. Performances are T…

Disney Exec on Lin-Manuel Miranda's MARY POPPINS Casting: 'It's a Thrill For All of Us' by Movies News Desk

Disney executive vice president Tom MacDougall discussed the series of events which led to the casting of HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda in Disney's MARY POPPINS RETURN.

Adrienne Warren, Santino Fontana & More to Join CHARLIE ROSEN'S BROADWAY BIG BAND at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

Following multiple sold out engagements, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to the Feinstein's 54 Below on Saturday February 20th to continue their official residence at the intimate …

HBO's ALL THE WAY, Starring Bryan Cranston, Coming to Digital HD 7/11 by TV News Desk

HBO Home Entertainment proudly presents the July 11th Digital HD and September 6th DVD with Digital HD and Blu-ray with Digital HD release of the critically acclaimed ALL THE WAY.

Before HAMILTON, Before 1776: Three Revolutionary Broadway Musicals by Michael Dale

Three lesser-known Broadway musicals that drew their stories from the Spirit of '76.

What They Did For Love: 'Broadway by the Year: The 1970s' by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter When I got home after the theatre, my wife, who'd been otherwise engaged, asked, "What'd you see tonight?" "One of those Scott Siegel, one night-only, Broadway show-tune …

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to let critics in earlier than planned by David Hutchison

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is to hold its press performances a week earlier than planned. Critics will be allowed to

Love the Body Positive by Steven Morris

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'Hamilton' Special, Presidential Election Coverage Lead PBS Fall Schedule by Daniel Holloway

PBS has set its fall primetime schedule, including premieres for a special on the Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton,” coverage of the 2016 presidential election and the premie…

Showbiz Solidarity for House Sit-In: Funny or Die Stages Stand-Up Marathon by Ted Johnson

As Democrats continued their sit-in on the floor of the House on Thursday, showbiz figures lined up in solidarity, with Funny or Die staging a marathon of standup comics that ran for about 1…

Watch: Anna Kendrick and James Corden's perfect pop opera

Too bad it's only five minutes long.        

See How "What the World Needs Now Is Love" Came to Fruition by Olivia Clement

James Wesley and Seth Rudetsky explain the inspiration behind the moving recording that benefits the LGBT community of Orlando.

6 Ways to Celebrate Pride with the Cast of RUTHLESS! The Musical by Next Magazine Editors

The smash hit musical RUTHLESS! has been extended through September 10!

David Wall - a life in pictures by Guardian Staff

Renowned for his good looks and superb technique, David Wall " who has died of cancer aged 67 " was once, at 20, the youngest principal the Royal Ballet had ever seen. A regular partner to D…

I Was Hamlet by Steven Morris

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Return of the greatest, living monologist. Only this time, he's not on stage. by Geoff Edgers

Eric Bogosian has recruited more than 50 of the best actors in America to film his greatest monologues " for free.

Blogs: It was important for me to see the Calais camp first hand

Actor Jack Gouldbourne is playing a child refugee in new play Cargo. He headed to Calais to discover the experience of refugees first hand

'Kill All Politicians' and 'Washed in the Blood' at the Hollywood Fringe by Kurt Gardner

  Tom Yungerberg’s dark comedy and Joshua Crone’s sobering drama made impressive debuts at the Fringe.   Kill All Politicians Written and Directed by Thomas Yungerberg

A Zen Master Speaks: Some Poems From Dick Allen

This month's featured poet, Dick Allen, was Connecticut's poet laureate from 2010 to 2015. He is the author of eight poetry collections and has received many of poetry's highest honors and m…

Watch James Corden and Anna Kendrick Rock Out a Love Story by Andrew Gans

The two artists take a journey through a relationship utilizing a mix of pop tunes.

Tim Minchin and Matilda cast to perform at Proms in the Park by Matthew Hemley

Tim Minchin and the cast of West End musical Matilda will take part in this year's BBC Proms in the Park. The

PBS Announces October Premiere Date for HAMILTON Documentary by TV News Desk

This year's PBS ARTS FALL FESTIVAL kicks offOctober 21stwith the highly anticipated documentary GREAT PERFORMANCES HAMILTON'S AMERICA.

Write Stuff: 'CRUSH' Author Cathy Alter To Speak At Barnes & Noble by Carole Goldberg

Cathy Alter, who grew up in West Hartford, takes part in an author's conversation with novelist Matthew Dicks on Thursday, June 30, at Barnes & Noble, 60 Isham Road, West Hartford, in Blue B…

First look at Sydney's favourite Peanuts: You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown video by AussieTheatre

Director Shaun Rennie’s upcoming production of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (not to be confused with the other Aussie production currently playing in Melbourne!) has released…

5 Takeaways From the Miraculous Run of 'Fun Home' on Broadway by Patrick Pacheco

The Tony Award-winning musical "Fun Home" will close on September 10, but it leaves in its wake a number of encouraging and positive signs for Broadway.   Namely, a modest musical …

Review: Musicians of National Orchestral Institute Perform Two Dances and a Titan by Jonelle Walker

The lobby is packed. The line for ticket pick-up is a few dozen deep. The lobby is filled with plush lounge furniture and lit with low-hanging, contemporary chandeliers. While this could be …

What Comes Next for Four-Time Tony Winner Frank Langella? by Harry Haun

Langella confesses that he's found the role he's been searching for. It's not what you expect.

Finding 'Shelter' From the Storm by American Theatre Editors

Was Marissa Chibas's CalArts project about immigration documentary or fantasy, scripted or devised? Yes.

Conquering 'The Norman Conquests' Without Going Broke by American Theatre Editors

Northern Stage, Dorset Theatre Festival, and Weston Playhouse team up to bring Alan Ayckbourn's trilogy to life.

Tess The Musical: Creators reflect as Siobhan Dillon records first album tracks by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

In the bizarre way that these things happen, we're sitting in a cramped room surrounded by instruments, equipment and sheet music, listening to the most sublime sound through our headphones.…

Spamilton Finds Its Cast by Olivia Clement

The new satirical musical from the creator of Forbidden Broadway will feature guest star Christine Pedi.

Barbra Streisand Enlisted Jamie Foxx to Sing 'Climb Ev'ry Mountain' & We're Going to Watch Every Day of Our Lives for as Long as We Live by Ryan McPhee

We know you’re still recovering from Barbra Streisand coaching Daisy Ridley and Anne Hathaway as they performed “At the Ballet,” but brace yourself: Babs sang “Climb …

Ooh La La! Dimitri Kleioris to Replace Garen Scribner in An American in Paris on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It's 's wonderful news for Dimitri Kleioris, Garen Scribner's alternate in the Broadway production of An American in Paris. Kleioris will officially step center stage as Jerry Mu…

Tori Scott Is Making America Gay Again! at Joe's Pub by Adam Hetrick

The award-winning nightlife entertainer returns to Joe's Pub June 25 just in time for NYC Pride.

The O'Neill Legacy by Jill Rafson

"For Carlotta, on our 12th Wedding Anniversary:  Dearest: I give you the original script of this play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood. A sadly inappropriate gift, it would…

Donna McKechnie and Tony Sheldon Cast in New Musical Icon by Andrew Gans

The production is part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival.

Review: 'Aladdin and His Magic Lamp' at Hope Garden Children's Ballet Theatre by Guest Author

Aladdin and the Magic of Dance On June 4, 2016, in the Poolesville High School auditorium, Hope Garden Children's Ballet Theatre staged a production of original ballet, Aladdin and His…

Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon & More Set for Site-Specific RAGTIME Concert on Ellis Island by BroadwayWorld

The Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime will receive a one-night site-specific developmental concert on Ellis Island on August 8, 2016. An all-star cast of Broadway and Off-Broadway veterans …

Cast Announced for Gerard Alessandrini's Off-Broadway HAMILTON Parody by BroadwayWorld

From Gerard Alessandrini, the mastermind behind Forbidden Broadway, comes Spamilton, a sneak peek into his ongoing obsession with Lin-Manuel Miranda'sHamilton. This summer, for 18 performanc…

Al Pacino, James Taylor Among 2016 KENNEDY CENTER Honorees by TV News Desk

The Kennedy Center Honors announced today that its honorees for 2016 will be Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singe…

PBS Fall Schedule Includes Arts Festival October 21 Kickoff With Docu On 'Hamilton' Creation by Lisa De Moraes

PBS this morning officially unveiled its fall scheduling plans and a couple newly-announced programs. This being an election year, Frontline’s series The Choice 2016 returns on Septemb…

Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker review " merciless Japanese pop-culture sendup by Lyn Gardner

The Pit, LondonThis 45-minute plunge into Japanese celebrity mania is like a cross between reality TV, Les Mis and a toddlers' food fightWe are often told, "you will never have seen anything…

Full Cast Announced for Return of Men on Boats by Olivia Clement

Jaclyn Backhaus' acclaimed comedy will play a limited engagement at Playwrights Horizons this summer.

Wellingborough's Castle Theatre closes with 31 jobs lost by David Hutchison

Wellingborough's troubled Castle Theatre has closed its doors after its operator went into liquidation, making 31 theatre workers redundant. All scheduled performances

Report From New York: Folky Bright Star May Be Fading On Bway, But Look For It Locally by Bill Hirschman

The new musical Bright Star is a 21st Century celebration of the folk tradition complete with plucky heroines, gentle humor, unbending fundamentalists, facile fiddling, profound personal tra…

How to get lost in the Source Festival's new plays by Celia Wren

Mazes and dreams mark this year's premieres.

Singapore bans display of photos of Kurdish rebels by Annabelle Liang | ap

Singaporean authorities have banned a display of photos of Kurdish rebels, saying they threaten public order and national security.

Inside Broadway Beacon Awards by Sandi Durell

      by Marilyn Lester   Since 1982, Inside Broadway has provided nearly one million New York City public school students with an intimate look into our city's theater h…

On London stage, Harry Potter leads a magical summer by Sam Marlowe

Even Muggles agree: In London this summer, there is no ticket hotter than Potter. Around this time last year, the anticipation around the Benedict Cumberbatch "Hamlet" began climbing to hyst…

Theatre News: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brings forward opening night

Reviews of the production will now be published at midnight on 25 July

Podcasts: Regional Theatre Focus: Young Everyman Playhouse company

YEP is one of the leading youth arts programmes in the country

Blogs: Sarah Crompton: What happens when football and the arts collide

With the festival season clashing with a summer of sport, Sarah Crompton talks about her experiences of sport and culture

Recipients of 2016 Kennedy Center Honors Named by Andrew Gans

Al Pacino is one of the honorees who will be saluted in December.

Andrew Lloyd Webber to launch new season at revamped St James Theatre in January by Matthew Hemley

Andrew Lloyd Webber is to refurbish the St James Theatre in London as he sets out to make the venue a "creative

Ed Vaizey defends government's divisive education policy by Georgia Snow

Arts minister Ed Vaizey has defended the government's education policy, despite continued concern from the creative sector over the future of arts

Debra Monk Replaces Rondi Reed in Steppenwolf's Visiting Edna by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement begins in September.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Lilla Crawford from New York Spectacular by Broadway.com

Lilla Crawford stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Beth Stevens.

Kimiko Glenn: Easy as Pie by Suzy Evans

Broadway Style Guide sat down with the Waitress star to chat about her favorite place to shop, her summer style, and what she wants to wear onstage (or onscreen) next.

Adam Lambert, Barbra Streisand & More Sign Open Letter to Congress on Gun Control by TV News Desk

As Congress continues to debate on the issue of newgun-control measures, Billboard Magazine and the organization 'Everytown for Gun Safety' gathered celebrities, musicians and entertainment …

Photo Coverage: The Jimmy Awards Finalists Take Break at Sardi's! by Jennifer Broski

THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS NHSMTAJIMMY AWARDS will take place on Monday, June 27th at 730PM at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 West 45th Street in Manhattan. The six coaches -…

VIDEO: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Talks Broadway Debut: 'I've Been on Cloud 500!' by TV News Desk

Danielle Brooksstopped byNBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hitNetflixseries'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in the Tony winning musicalThe Color Purple.

Jennifer Damiano, Ciara Renee, & Meghann Fahy to Lead A LASTING IMPRESSION Readings at NYMF by BroadwayWorld

A Lasting Impression Productions LLC is pleased to announce the readings of the new musical A Lasting Impression at New York Musical Festival will star Tony nominee JENNIFER DAMIANO Next to …

Sutton Foster, Tituss Burgess, Rosie O'Donnell Set for Match Game Premiere by Andrew Gans

Alec Baldwin hosts the new version of the classic game show.

Review: "American Son" World Premiere at Barrington Stage by Mark G Auerbach

A riveting new play about race and bias in America today with a wonderful performance by Tamara Tunie

NEWS: Jessie Wallace stars as Mama Morton in Chicago tour by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

David Ian, producer of the international award-winning musical CHICAGO, has announced that one of Britain's most-loved soap stars, Jessie Wallace, will play the role of 'Mama Morton'.

Fuse Book Review: The Librarians of Timbuktu " Action Heroes for Cultural Preservation by Debra Cash

Former Newsweek bureau chief Joshua Hammer has documented a timely story of cultural heroism.

Theatre News: Bill Nighy joins the cast of Stuff Happens

The actor will narrate a reading of the play on the day the Chilcot Inquiry is published

VIDEO: Laverne Cox Talks 'ROCKY HORROR': 'I Felt a Tremendous Amount of Pressure' by TV News Desk

Laverne Cox stopped by THE TALK to chat about playing the iconic role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in FOX's upcoming ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW.

N.F.L. Is Teaming With Cirque du Soleil to Draw New Fans by Ken Belson

The two high-flying acts will open an interactive exhibit and theater in Times Square next year.

Betty Buckley Will Debut Story Songs This Fall by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actress will return to San Francisco's Feinstein's at the Nikko.

Hot Clip of the Day: The Producers Keep It Gay in the Recording Studio

Go inside The Producers' cast recording with the OBC.

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Susan Grace

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WHBPAC Golf Tournament/Party by Barry

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center held its 14th  Annual Golf Tournament at the Westhampton Beach County Club on a glorious day. The tournament was followed by a sumptuous  c…

At Clubbed Thumb, Nurturing a Theater of the Weird by Diep Tran

Now 20 years old, the Off Off Broadway company has kept its focus on shoestring productions that are "funny, strange and provocative."

Tony Nominee Will Chase to Exit NASHVILLE Ahead of Fifth Season by TV News Desk

Two of the show's regular cast members, Aubrey Peeples and Tony nominee Will Chase will no longer appear on the series.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/23/16- Bob Fosse by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Bob Fosse Fosse won an unprecedented eight Tony Awards for choreography, as well as one for direction. He was nominated for an Academy Award four times, winning for his direc…

Laura Michelle Kelly, Brandon Victor Dixon Set for Site-Specific Ragtime Concert by Andrew Gans

The August 8 performance will be presented on Ellis Island.

Suburbanite Review: "Out of the Mouths of Babes" by Joseph Cervelli

Labored and silly. Review appears in other North Jersey Media Group Newspapers.

FROM DOWN UNDER: All My Sons by Simon Parris

Mike Bartlett's new play has officially opened at the Hampstead Theatre, where it runs 16 July 2016. What have critics been saying about it?

How we made ... Harvey Fierstein and Antony Sher on Torch Song Trilogy by Maddy Costa

The writer and star of the groundbreaking show on the drag queen no one could resistAs soon as I started writing, other writers stopped wanting me acting in their shows " maybe they thought …

Michael, Amy, Whitney, Karen, Kurt **1/2 by Barry

By:Paulanne Simmons The first thing most people must have noticed when they heard the title of the cabaret show that played at The Duplex in early June, Michael. Amy. Whitney. Karen. Kurt, i…

Fuse Theater Review: Bedlam's Transfixing, Twinned Twelfth Nights by Arts Fuse Editor

There is nothing quite so exhilarating as watching Shakespeare done right - except, perhaps, watching one of his plays done right, twice.

Review: Idomeneo (Garsington Opera at Wormsley)

Mozart's opera is vividly cast and delivered by the cream of (mostly) British talent

International: Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker, the 'sticky and sweet' show from Tokyo by Nick Awde

The company behind Miss Revolutionary Idol Berserker cheerfully plugs its eclectic mash-up of pop music, dance and underground culture, confetti, cosplay, anime

The Lord Chamberlain's Men: 'We could become a top touring company' by Nick Smurthwaite

For sheer authenticity, you couldn't find a company more committed to the Shakespearean template than the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Not only does

International news round-up: June 23 by The Stage

Promenade Romeos ITALY/VERONA The Kings Theatre Portsmouth, Teatro Nuovo-Verona and Teatro Stabile Veneto are reprising their promenade performances from last year of Romeo

Musicians like Quincy Jones pass the musical torch by Trish Crawford

Players like Alfredo Rodriguez, appearing at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival, have had a hand up from their elders.

THE HEALING - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

The Healing, the new play by Samuel D. Hunter that just opened at the Clurman Theatre, could - on the surface, anyway - not be a better match for the company producing it.

After Orlando: How 'What the World Needs Now' helps America heal by Joe Dziemianowicz

"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is an evergreen anthem.

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Lauren Molina, Amirah Vann and Michaela Watkins Read Three Essays by The New York Times

The actresses took part in Werk It, a women's podcast festival, to read some of our best Modern Love essays.

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR MUSICAL "COME FROM AWAY." PERFORMANCES BEGIN SEPT. 2, 2016 by Media Center

Media Contact: Lauren Beyea at [email protected] FORD'S THEATRE SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CAST OF COME FROM AWAYBook, Music and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Music Supervision by Ian Eisendr…

[WATCH] David Alan Grier roars in both 'The Wiz: Live' and 'The Carmichael Show' by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above) "The Wiz: Live" star David Alan Grier revealed that his performance as the Cowardly Lion came from "how I grew up." As the actor, best known for t…

Review: Energetic 'Motown' musical motors into San Jose by Karen D'Souza

'Motown: The Musical,' a slick package of 1960s musical nostalgia, overcomes a skimpy story with a nonstop parade of hits and a tireless cast.

Off Broadway Review: Samuel D. Hunter's 'The Healing' by Gordon Cox

“The Healing,” the new play by MacArthur Foundation genius grant winner Samuel D. Hunter, was written specifically for Theater Breaking Through Barriers, a company of disabled ac…

Aaron Sorkin to Teach Online Course on Screenwriting by Todd Spangler

For $90, Aaron Sorkin will share his tricks of the screenwriting trade. Sorkin, scribe of such films such as “A Few Good Men,” “Steve Jobs” and “The Social Netw…

Arts groups receive record $1.9 million by Carrie Seidman

Flourishing tourist industry amplifies annual Tourist Development Culture/Arts grants to 33 organizations...... Read more »

Anna Kendrick and James Corden Will Always Love Each Other (for Exactly the Length of a Musical Love Story Segment) by Karen Brill

For some couples, a look says it all. Others need but a few simple words. Anna Kendrick and James Corden, cycling through an entire relationship on Wednesday's Late Late Show, pulled from th…

In a True Georgian-Era Power Move, Rory O'Malley Succeeds Lin-Manuel Miranda As Ham4Ham Host by Devon Ivie

With Lin-Manuel Miranda " along with Phillipa Soo and Leslie Odom Jr. " sadly leaving Hamilton following their July 9 performances, it was only a matter of time before Miranda announced who …

Aaron Sorkin Makes Peace With the Internet, Will Teach Online Screenwriting Course by Nate Jones

If you haven't heard Aaron Sorkin talk about screenwriting, you haven't seen Shakespeare the way it was meant to be played. Accordingly, the West Wing creator, whose relationship with the in…

Theatrical Icon Donald Farber Honored with Sardi's Caricature by Sandi Durell

  Legendary theatrical attorney DONALD C. FARBER was honored in a ceremony on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, where his caricature was unveiled and placed on the wall at Sardi’s, followin…

Daniel Kitson: the Salinger of standup by Brian Logan

Daniel Kitson doesn't do tours, interviews, TV or DVDs. So how did a reclusive enigma become the most sought after standup of his generation? As the comic prepares to appear at Edinburgh, Br…

Henry V review " astonishing gender-switched reinvigoration by Michael Billington

Open Air theatre, Regent's Park, LondonMichelle Terry is riveting as Shakespeare's wartime king in a production that emphasises how roleplaying is integral to monarchyAside from Hamlet, I ca…

Theatre News: Casting announced for Diary of a Madman at Gate Theatre

Al Smith's new play has its world premiere next month

A Man For This Season: On Ben Foster's Monstrous Stanley Kowalski by [email protected] (jamie)

By Manuel Betancourt. Manuel Betancourt on the Young Vic's production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams at St. Ann's Warehouse.

VIDEO: Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley Explain How They Pulled Off Broadway for Orlando Project by TV News Desk

On last night's CBS News, producer James Wesley, and his husband, Broadway's Seth Rudetsky, spoke to Dr. Jon LaPook about how they put together the Broadway for Orlando project to benefit Or…

VIDEO: Anna Kendrick & James Corden Perform the 'Soundtrack to a Love Story' by TV News Desk

From the first date to break up, James Corden and Anna Kendrick journeyed through the stages of a relationship told through song on last night's LATE LATE SHOW. Below, watch 'Soundtrack to a…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Wild at Hampstead Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Mike Bartlett's new play has officially opened at the Hampstead Theatre, where it runs 16 July 2016. What have critics been saying about it?

Theater People Live With Lindsay Mendez by Patrick Hinds

Paule Constable: 'I nearly quit theatre because of Love Never Dies' by David Hutchison

Lighting designer Paule Constable has revealed her regret at working on Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, claiming it almost made her

Gruffalo Live producer launches free ticketing for primary schools by Matthew Hemley

Gruffalo Live producer Tall Stories has launched two free ticketing schemes aimed at getting more primary school children into the theatre. Under

BWW's On This Day - June 23, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 23 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Broadway AM Report, 6/23/2016 - The Rockettes' NEW YORK SPECTACULAR and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news The Rockettes celebrate the grand opening of their NEW YORK SPECTACULAR at Radio City

Great outdoors: how performance broke out of the theatre come rain or shine by Lyn Gardner

In getting to parts that other arts don't reach, outdoor shows attract audiences that genuinely represent the wider population, as a new study findsThe weather may still be a bit iffy, but i…

Almanac: Joseph Epstein on reading as a hobby by Terry Teachout

"I suppose I could count Reading as my hobby, but I read so much, it is so central to my existence, that, were I to do so, I might as well add Breathing as another of my hobbies." Joseph Eps…

Henry V, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Marianka Swain

As we finally go to the polls, casting votes based on our view of national identity and Britain's place in the world, here comes Shakespeare's ever-topical play. Robert Hastie's thoughtful t…

S and S Award announces expansion to become international event by Matthew Hemley

Musical theatre prize the S and S Award has unveiled a major overhaul that will see it become an international event with

Henry V, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, review: 'Delivers less than it promised' by David Lister, David Lister

With Michelle Terry playing Henry V, this production makes a point that there can be no limits to cross-gender casting

Theatre News: Casting announced for The Burnt Part Boys at Park Theatre

Matthew Iliffe will direct the chamber musical

News: RTYDS announce biggest round of regional director placements by Laura Stevens

A scheme that supports young directors from under-represented backgrounds has announced the winners of its directing placements in theatres across England. The Regional Theatre Young Directo…

Homeless actors offer a rawness that outweighs a lack of formal skills by Adrian Jackson

Theatre company Cardboard Citizens casts untrained actors who have experienced homelessness, and tells their storiesWorking with actors who lack formal training or are from the streets is mo…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, June 23, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: #BroadwayForOrlando Tops #iTunes Chart, #Ham4Ham Finds New Host “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the da…

Theatre News: Casting announced for Allegro at Southwark Playhouse

The musical opens in August

Theatre News: Katy Ashworth to join the cast of Stig of the Dump in new London run

The CBeebies star will perform in a run at the Arts Theatre

Theatre News: Alice Fearn to head Orlando fundraising gala

The event taks place this Saturday at St James Studio

Review: Henry V (Regent's Park Open Air Theatre)

Michelle Terry leads the cast of Robert Hastie's 'fresh' production

Win a double pass to 4:48 Psychosis at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute by AussieTheatre

AussieTheatre has three double passes to giveaway to 4:48 Psychosis at the Metanoia Theatre in the Brunswick Mechanics Institute on July 1. British playwright Sarah Kane's 4:48 Psychos…

Obituary: Margaret Anderson by Eugenie Verney

Margaret Anderson, who has died aged 90, had a long and varied career that spanned five decades and saw her appear on

NEWS: Made in Dagenham musical comes home to Essex for first revival by Press Releases

Douglas Rintoul presents his first season at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, which launches with the first-ever revival of the screen-to-stage musical Made in Dagenham. Bringing the West End…

Michael Bruce: Why every composer gains by writing music for plays by Michael Bruce

Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bernstein, Grieg, Bizet, Schubert, Purcell and Britten all, at some point in their careers, wrote what can be termed 'incidental

Alistair Smith: London needs to pay its fair share for the arts by Alistair Smith

The London-versus-regions argument has been a bone of contention within the arts world since the publication of the Rebalancing our Cultural Capital

How to give young people a voice by Thomas Hescott

When Boy opened at the Almeida earlier this year, writer Leo Butler was widely praised for his faithful representation of often-marginalised young

Maggie and Pierre, Finborough Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

There's a one-man play inside every politician " and a one-woman play behind each male leader. Linda Griffiths's and Paul Thompson's solo show, Maggie and Pierre, explores Maggie Trudeau's s…

OPINION: Reviving Shoddy Old Works Keeps Opera Alive by Warwick Thompson

A desperate young woman fights off the attentions of a lust-crazed brute... As opera plots go, this situation ticks every box for a great show, and has been used in - roughly speaking - a ga…

Winners of 2016 Laurence Olivier bursaries announced by David Hutchison

Bursaries totalling £67,500 have been awarded by the Society of London Theatre to help drama students around the UK with training. For

Open letter turns spotlight on Berlin Volksbühne theatre's offstage drama by Philip Oltermann In Berlin

Letter signed by 180 directors, actors and designers decries change in direction at avant garde theatre under new chief Berlin's local newspapers have painted it either as a melodrama about …

Melbourne Cabaret Festival: I See Me & Meryl Streep by Karla Dondio

In many ways, I See Me & Meryl Streep is a wonderful homage to the actor Meryl Streep. But what makes this show interesting is the way Alexandra Keddie, writer and performer, weaves the …

Susan Elkin: Judging by my postbag, the trade in new plays is quite healthy by Susan Elkin

Once I'd got over the frustration of being sent a press release without any event dates on it and made a fuss,

Stephanie Street: In these troubled times, theatre is more crucial than ever by Stephanie Street

Wow. 2016 has really got its claws in, hasn't it? I'm writing this away from home, working with a group of young,

Mark Shenton's theatre picks: June 23 by Mark Shenton

There’s an inevitable sense of deja vu to this week’s major London offerings, because we really have been here before: the Menier

The young ones: Rik, Ade and the alternative comedy gang " in pictures by Guardian Staff

When photographer Trevor Rogers moved out of his old studio he rediscovered his archive of portraits of the 1980s alternative comedy boom. Now, his snaps of Rik, Ade, Dawn, Jennifer and frie…

Eamonn Walker Leads Steppenwolf's Chicago Premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, Beginning Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Steppenwolf Theatre Company presents the Chicago premiere of BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, a rowdy dark comedy written by 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by ensem…

DVR Alert: 'COLOR PURPLE's Danielle Brooks Visits NBC's 'Today' This Morning by TV News Desk

Today, June 23, Danielle Brooks will stop by the 9 - 10 am hour of NBC's TODAY to discuss the new season of her hit Netflix series'Orange Is the New Black' and making her Broadway debut in t…

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Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: June 23 by David Gewirtzman

The Belle of the 'Ball': Drag Takes the Throne as High Art by Kieron Cindric

With increased accessibility and a pop culture push, drag claims the limelight as a higher art form.

Jessica Lange Says She's "Never Worked So Hard in My Whole Life" by Harry Haun

How Tony winner Lange finds comfort in the troubled women of the American theatre.