Dance notes: PBT to perform at Hartwood Acres by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

You know fall isn’t far off when Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre takes to the stage at Hartwood Acres.

How Much Do You Know About the Ever-Changing Cast of Broadway’s Chicago? by Ruthie Fierberg

Test your knowledge about the various replacements for Roxie, Velma and Billy in the original 1975 show and the long-running 1996 revival. (With a bonus movie question, too.)

Tony Winner Savion Glover to Play B.B. King’s Tonight by Ruthie Fierberg

The tap dancer, choreographer and producer hits the Times Square lounge with his solo show.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 17 by David Gewirtzman

'Groundhog Day': Theater Review by Stephen Dalton

Director Matthew Warchus, composer Tim Minchin and the team behind 'Matilda' turn the much-loved Bill Murray screen comedy into a lavish stage musical. read more

Nelly set to perform with St. Louis Symphony for the first time by Kevin C. Johnson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Nelly can add a new first to his accomplishments -- he has lined up a performance with the St. Louis Symphony.

Alex Timbers Working With Warner Bros. on BEETLEJUICE Musical by BroadwayWorld

The New York Post reports that director,Alex Timbers, fresh offhisdeparture from Disney's upcoming Broadway production of Frozen, is set to helm an upcoming stage version of the cult-classic…

The Dobell Drawing Biennial: modestly staged, impressively rendered by Arts Review

There’s a big difference between a biennale and a biennial. Although both words simply mean an event that’s held every two years, in an art world context they have very different connota…

Interview: Kevin Smith Kirkwood on Channeling Whitney Houston by Jose Solis

In Kevin Smith Kirkwood is Classic Whitney: Alive! the vibrant performer is possessed by the spirit of Ms. Houston who comes to Earth to deliver one last concert. After a sold out run at Joe…

Dances With Seedlings by Joe Patti

Via Non-Profit Quarterly is a brief story about the Farm to Ballet Project which is taking agricultural themed ballet to about nine farms throughout Vermont this summer. (Their second season…

Anna Kendrick, Josh Gad & More to Stand Up to Cancer in Televised Fundaising Special by TV News Desk

Stand Up To Cancer SU2C, a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation EIF, is proud to announce the Hollywood community is once again joining forces to support the fifth biennial telev…

REVIEW ROUND UP: Groundhog Day, Old Vic Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo With Groundhog Day, it looks like Tim Minchin might just repeat the huge success of his international hit musical Matilda. Groundhog Day opened last night at London’s O…

World’s biggest festival city partners with Adelaide by Arts Review

Adelaide has officially partnered with the world’s biggest festival city, Edinburgh, with several agreements signed between the two festival powerhouses – including one that will create …

Edinburgh Fringe: Greater Belfast by Thom Dibdin

Evocative: Matt Regan is a true man-of-the-people in Greater Belfast, his moving lyric for a city that could be.

The Importance of Children's Theater by Cara Joy David

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Has ‘Frozen’ on Broadway found a replacement director already? by Michael Riedel

After writing last week about Alex Timbers being replaced as the director of Disney’s “Frozen” — Stephen Daldry may take the job — I heard from some of Timbers’ friends. Word was…

Best Shows on London Stage: Harry Potter, Jesus Christ, Billie Piper, Groundhogs by Mark Beech

It’s summer in the city, and the British capital currently has an impressive number of fine shows running – from Harry Potter to Jesus Christ; or from Billie Piper in a raunchy drama to …

First Nighter: The Berkshires's See-Worthy "Merchant of Venice" and "An American Daughter" by David Finkle

Not one of the playwright's most convincing manuscripts, An American Daughter is marred by the stage time given over to Judith

First Nighter: The Berkshires's See-Worthy "Merchant of Venice" and "An American Daughter" by David Finkle

Nonetheless, when a Shylock is portrayed with the finesse that Epstein displays, the quality of mercy for everything else

Review: Review: Groundhog Day (Old Vic)

Tim Minchin's new musical adaptation of the classic film is directed by Matthew Warchus

GROUNDHOG DAY O ld Vic, SE1 by Libby Purves

MINCHIN MAGIC.  ONE TO SEE AGAIN. AND AGAIN.     The film by Danny Rubin gave us the expression for eternal déja-vu: Bill Murray played Phil the arrogant celebrity weatherman, se…

Press pass: Rave reviews on repeat for Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day by Terri Paddock

Could the dream team behind multi award-winning, all-over-the-globe hit Matilda – director Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling and designer Rob …

2016 FringeNYC Review: ‘Joey Variations: A Play with Dance’ by Deb Miller

A poignant and uplifting three-hander, Joey Variations: A Play with Dance, written and directed by Jon Spano, is a seemingly simple story about the psychological and emotional complexities o…

VIDEO: Playwright Christopher Hampton Explains The Scandalous History of LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES by Michael Dale

Choderlos de Laclos was a career soldier looking for a way to alleviate his boredom, so he wrote a novel that became the scandal of France.

STAGE TUBE: Victoria Justice Talks ROCKY HORROR in New Interview by Stage Tube

In a brand new interview, singeractress, Victoria Justice, chats about her role in FOX's upcoming THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Click below to see the star talk about tackling the iconic ro…

A STAR IS BORN Remake, with Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, Gets the Greenlight by Movies News Desk

According to Deadline, the upcoming remake of A Star is Born is officially happening.Lady Gaga will star alongside Bradley Cooper, who will also make his directorial debut with the project. …

Groundhog Day review – Tim Minchin's musical is fantastically witty by Michael Billington

Old Vic, LondonThe team behind Matilda the Musical reunite for a clever, eye-catching show based on the Bill Murray movieMusicals based on hit movies are two-a-penny, but this one comes with…

Bradley Cooper to Direct & Headline A Star Is Born Opposite Lady Gaga by Imogen Lloyd Webber

It’s official! Tony and Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper will direct and appear in A Star Is Born…opposite Lady Gaga. According to Deadline, production on the Warner Bros project wi…

Diane Lane & The Cherry Orchard's Starry Cast on Bringing Chekhov's Classic Back to Broadway by Broadway.com

Diane Lane, Harold Perrineau, Chuck Cooper, Celia Keenan-Bolger and The Cherry Orchard's company on what drew them to the Broadway revival.

Gorey: The Secret Lives of Edward Gorey by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written and Directed by Travis RussProduced by Life Jacket Theatre Company Photo by Jenny Anderson Nominated for:  Outstanding Ensemble Andrew Dawson, Phil Gillen, Aidan Sank; Outstand…

Windy City Playhouse announces 2017 season by Morgan Greene

Windy City Playhouse announced its 2017 season Wednesday, which will mark the company's third year in Irving Park. Opening the season in January is Robert O'Hara's "Bootycandy," a coming-of…

VIDEO: Music Legends Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil Play The Not-So-Newlywed Game With Their San Francisco BEAUTIFUL Counterparts by Michael Dale

While the Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL celebrates the pop classics of Carole King, there is also strong representation from the songwriting team of Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil.

Brantley in Britain: Review: ’Groundhog Day,’ All Over Again, Now With Song and Dance by Ben Brantley

A hip, cuddly and cunningly sadistic musical adaptation of the 1993 Bill Murray movie has just opened in London.

Broadway's 'The Humans' And 'Waitress' On Fast Track To Recoup Costs by Lee Seymour

Two new Broadway shows - one play, one musical - are on their way to turning a quick profit. Both are Broadway debuts: writer Stephen Karam and composer Sara Bareilles.

Broadwaysted Podcast Welcomes Broadway Royalty with Princess Laura Osnes and Robbie Rozelle by Broadwaysted

This week the Broadwaysted Crew brings you a royal episode with a Broadwaysted twist. Sitting in the guest's throne is Broadway's Sandy to Cinderella, Laura Osnes--and filling in for Kevin w…

New Victory Theater Announces 2016-17 LabWorks Artists by American Theatre Editors

Fourteen artists will receive a stipend and developmental support.

Re-salers Attack: Harry Potter Producers Turn Away Large Number Of Resale Ticket Buyers

“The secondary ticket market is an industry-wide plague, and one which we as producers take very seriously,” Friedman and Callender said in a statement. “Our priority is to protect all…

Review: Baby Doll

Fountain Theatre produces West Coast premiere adaptation of a screenplay by Tennessee Williams.

Critic’s Notebook: Finding Some Treasures at FringeNYC by Laura Collins-Hughes

A dozen-show dive into the New York International Fringe Festival, which has nearly 200 shows on offer.

YouTube Star & Broadway Alum Todrick Hall Will Enter the Land of Lola & Headline Kinky Boots by Ryan McPhee

He’s recently outta Oz, and now he’s heading to Broadway. YouTube star Todrick Hall will return to the Great White Way to headline Kinky Boots. He takes over for Alan Mingo Jr. i…

Aladdin, Capitol Theatre, Sydney by Deborah Jones

Disney Theatrical Productions, August 11. “Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess,” said Oscar Wilde, who obviously wasn’t in a position to advise Disney on Aladdin …

2016 FringeNYC Review: ‘The Legend of Oni’ by Deb Miller

  Fulfilling a ten-year dream, the all-female Musical Company OZmate, from Takarazuka, Japan, has brought its epic tale, The Legend of Oni, to FringeNYC, and NYC couldn’t be more fort…

Pivot Arts to present site-specific 'Memory Tour' by Morgan Greene

Pivot Arts will produce a site-specific interactive production titled "The Memory Tour," the North Side company announced Tuesday. Structured as a 90-minute indoor and outdoor walking tour …

Golden Girls Puppet Parody to Debut Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Jonathan Rockefeller’s That Golden Girls Show! – A Puppet Parody will have its world premiere next month.

Einstein the Play: A Portrait of a Genius as a Young Man by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin   If you think Einstein just woke up from a nap with e=mc2 floating before his eyes, you got a few more thinks comin’. To learn about what preceded that equatio…

Todrick Hall Returns to Broadway in “KINKY BOOTS” by Joy

Todrick Hall is an American singer, actor, dancer, director, choreographer, and YouTuber. He is well known for his funny and clever music videos, many of which have gone viral.

Original Stars Paige O'Hara, Angela Lansbury and More Slated for 25th Anniversary Screening of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by BroadwayWorld

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Disney have announceda 25th anniversary screening of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, presented Sunday, September 18 at Alice Tully Hall.

YouTube and Broadway Star Todrick Hall to Strut Into KINKY BOOTS This Fall by BroadwayWorld

Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Todrick Hall will join the Broadway company of Kinky Boots as 'Lola' in the Tony Award-winning musical, beginning November 1, 2016 th…

VIDEO: Austin McCormick Aims To Turn Company XIV Into New York's Moulin Rouge by Michael Dale

In the ten years since McCormick began recruiting an assemblage of classical dancers, actors, operatic vocalists, circus and burlesque performers into Company XIV, the troupe has become one …

STAGE TUBE: Leona Lewis Talks All Things CATS at Facebook Media Central by BroadwayWorld

How long does it take Leona Lewis to get into her Grizabella makeup Which singers does she admire most Find out below, as the CATS star reveals all at Facebook Media Central

Tim Minchin: ‘I’m not steeped in musical theatre – but that’s just what I bring to it’ by Mark Shenton

Tim Minchin is more than a little anxious. His latest stage musical Groundhog Day is about to open at the Old Vic

Review: As Straw Before the Wind

Felix Racelis' world-premiere play deals with the struggles of a Filipina nurse.

TV News: Catherine Zeta-Jones to Play Olivia de Havilland in Ryan Murphy's Feud

The Tony-winning actress joins Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon in the cast.

Theater News: Todrick Hall to Join Broadway's Kinky Boots

Hall will take on a leading role in the Tony-winning musical.

Theater News: Cicely Tyson to Be Honored at the American Theatre Wing's 2016 Gala

Tyson was last seen on Broadway in The Gin Game.

Theater News: A Red Orchid Theatre Sets Casting for Harold Pinter's The Room

The drama will be directed by Dado.

Theater News: Vineyard Theatre Announces Reading Series of New Plays

The members-only readings will take place throughout September.

Livestreaming Performance of The Ice Cream Sandwich Incident by Barry Eitel at FaultLine Theater in San Francisco—Sun, Aug 21 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. FaultLine Theater in San Francisco presents the world premiere of The Ice Cream Sandwich Incident , by Barry Eitel , livestreaming on the global, commons-based peer-produced…

Keira Knightley to play Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney's The Nutcracker by Nigel M Smith

The Oscar nominee joins Morgan Freeman and ballerina Misty Copeland in the live-action adaptation of the Christmas classicKeira Knightley will play the Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney’s upcomin…

House of Cards’ Jimmi Simpson Joins Empathitrax by Olivia Clement

Ana Nogueira’s relationship drama, directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt, will debut Off-Broadway this fall.

Nia Long Joins Idina Menzel in Remake of Beaches by Robert Viagas

She'll play the role originated by Barbara Hershey in the film for Lifetime TV.

Waitress Standout Jenna Ushkowitz Answers Your Questions About Lea Michele Love & Making Her Pies Salty by Broadway.com

Waitress' newest Dawn Jenna Ushkowitz takes on fan questions about her besties from Glee, Spring Awakening memories, backstage double trouble and quiche.

Odds & Ends: ABC Taps Will Chase for New Drama, Sneak Peek of Steven Pasquale in Doubt & More by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed from today. ABC Taps Will Chase for New Drama Something Rotten!’s Will Chase is in demand! Broadway’s Shakespeare has …

Todrick Hall Will Join Broadway’s Kinky Boots — Watch Video of His Lola Here! by Andrew Gans

The singer-songwriter will step into the role of Lola this fall.

Todrick Hall Will Join Cast of Broadway's Kinky Boots by Andrew Gans

The singer-songwriter will step into the role of Lola this fall.

Photo Coverage: Diane Lane & the Company of Roundabout Theatre Company's THE CHERRY ORCHARD Meet the Press! by Walter McBride

Honor: Shakespeare Play Is Musicalized and Relocated to Japan by Robert Viagas

The National Asian Artists Project stages the adaptation of As You Like It.

Jason Robert Brown Apologizes for Last Five Years Ticket Problems — Concert Sells Out by Robert Viagas

Some fans couldn’t get access to the ticket site.

Up on the Marquee: THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of The Cherry Orchard, starringDiane Lane, Chuck Cooper, Tavi Gevinson, John Glover, Celia Keenan-Bolger,Harold Perrineau and Joel Grey, will begi…

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Vacationing Alexandra Silber Holds a Tzeitel Tzeremony For Her Understudies by Michael Dale

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a musical about traditions, but Silber's way of handing her role over may be completely new.

Review: The Two Gentlemen of Verona at curtainup.com/Berkshires by Chesley Plemmons

A perfect production of the Bard's comedy at the Tina Packer Playhouse

Broadway in Bryant Park with Phantom, Something Rotten, Cagney and Ruthless! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Finally, RUTHLESS! performed hits “To Play This Part,” “It Can Never Be That Way Again” and “Show Business.”

Jason Sudeikis will lead stage play of ‘Dead Poets Society’ by Mark Kennedy

Former “Saturday Night Live” star Jason Sudeikis will lead the cast of the world premiere stage adaptation of “Dead Poets Society.”

Review: Thérèse Raquin, Southwark Playhouse by Calum McIntosh

Émile Zola’s Thérèse Raquin, written in 1867, is a story of love, lust, madness and despair. The seemingly stoic, shy and refined protagonist is married off according to her aunt’s wi…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Tom Walker, Beep Boop, Underbelly George Square by Katy Owen

An off-beat, eccentric one-man show, Tom Walker: Beep Boop is well worth a watch this Fringe. With just a flicker of his facial expression he has the audience in stitches from the very start…

First Nighter: The Berkshires's See-Worthy "Merchant of Venice" and "An American Daughter" by David Finkle

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A Look at the Starry Peter Pan Concert Hosted By Charles Busch by Hannah Vine

The cast included Ruthie Ann Miles, Mary Testa, Carolee Carmello, Rachel Bay Jone, Hannah Elless, Ann Harada, Marc Kudisch and Tony Sheldon.

The Sound of Musicals: Summertime Songs by James Marino

“The Sound of Musicals,” is a monthly podcast devoted to musical theatre recordings of all types, including Broadway cast albums, London cast albums, studio cast albums, and soun…

Jason Sudeikis to Star in Stage Version of ‘Dead Poets Society’ by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Sudeikis will play John Keating, the inspiring teacher famously portrayed by Robin Williams in the 1989 film.

He's a Part of Disney's World, Now: Lin-Manuel Miranda Will Team Up with Alan Menken for Live-Action The Little Mermaid by Ryan McPhee

Once you’re in the Mickey Mouse Club, you’re in it for life. After writing songs for Disney’s Moana and appearing in the upcoming Mary Poppins sequel, Lin-Manuel Miranda wi…

Oh Captain! My Captain! Jason Sudeikis Will Star in Off-Broadway's Dead Poets Society by Ryan McPhee

Saturday Night Live alum and screen favorite Jason Sudeikis will headline the world premiere of Dead Poets Society. The Classic Stage Company production, directed by John Doyle, will begin p…

Get to Know the FringeNYC 2016 Playwrights by Martin Denton

Meet David Leeper, Sean Chandler, Kevin P. Joyce, Elena Zucker, Jonathon Ward, Robert Gelberg, Alexander Janosek Doyle, Dahn Hiuni and Andrew Kramer We’re starting to get bios and othe…

American Theatre Wing Will Honor Cicely Tyson by Andrew Gans

The gala evening will be held in September at The Plaza.

Best-Selling Elin Hilderbrand Among Local Authors At R.J. Julia by Carole Goldberg

Local authors of mysteries, crime novels and thrillers will speak at a free program Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m., at R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison. The writers are: Ge…

Breaking News: Jason Sudeikis Will Lead Classic Stage Company's DEAD POETS SOCIETY Off-Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Classic Stage Company Artistic Director John Doyle and Managing Director Jeff Griffin announced today that Jason Sudeikis will star as John Keating in the world premiere of Dead Poets Societ…

American Theatre Wing to Honor Tony Winner Cicely Tyson at Fall Gala by BroadwayWorld

The American Theatre Wing has announced that its annual Gala, to be held on Monday, September 26, 2016 at The Plaza Hotel Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, will honor legendary Tony Award-…

Interview with Teaching Artist Daniel Robert Sullivan by Abby Case

Master Teaching Artist Daniel Robert Sullivan has been on Roundabout’s Teaching Artist Roster for the past sixteen years. Daniel just returned from a long run as Tommy DeVito in the Las V…

Edinburgh Fringe: Hamlet, Ophelia by Laura Kressly

What would Hamlet have been like as a child? Ophelia? Were they close? Did they squabble or were they the best of friends? Shakespearian Lovers, a new female-led company from Italy, attempt …

Jason Sudeikis to Star in 'Dead Poets Society' on Stage by David Rooney

The actor will play unconventional English professor John Keating, one of Robin Williams' most iconic film roles, in the world-premiere drama adapted by Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Schulm…

Theater News: Jason Sudeikis to Take On Iconic Robin Williams Role in Dead Poets Society

The stage adaptation of the beloved film will make its New York debut at Classic Stage Company.

Film News: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken Tapped for New Film of The Little Mermaid

The songsmiths will collaborate on a score for the work.

Film News: Keira Knightly Joins Cast of Disney's Nutcracker Film

The film is inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.

Theater News: Theatre for a New Audience Sets Casting for The Servant of Two Masters

Carlo Goldini's comedy will be revived in Brooklyn.

Jason Sudeikis to Star in Off-Broadway Dead Poets Society by Olivia Clement

The SNL regular will lead the cast of the John Doyle-helmed world premiere at CSC.

Taking stock of DC’s assistance program,Taking Care of Our Own by Lorraine Treanor

We stand poised at the start of the new theatre season, pondering which plays and musicals will take us to new places, which will lead us to discover new talents, new characters, which will …

It's Still the Word- The 10-Time Emmy Nominated Team of GREASE: LIVE Reveals Behind the Scenes Secrets! by BroadwayWorld

FOX's live broadcast of GREASE LIVE made TV history this year by collecting a total of 10 Emmy nominations- the most nominations ever received for a live musical. With the Emmys approaching …

Rhiannon Giddens to Headline ART SONG: REIMAGINED Gala Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Stretching the boundaries of art song, Sparks amp Wiry Cries presents a gala fundraiser showcasing GRAMMY Award-winning singer Rhiannon Giddens in an evening of German Lieder, African Americ…

Freeform to Present ALADDIN & More Disney Classics This September by TV News Desk

Fall is fast approaching and with it, a new school year, changing weather and before you know it, the holidays Take one last relaxing weekend to watch some of your favorite comforting Disney…

BWW TV: Fly High with Highlights of the Many Peters of Transport Group's PETER PAN Concert! by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you highlights from the show below

PARAMOUR's Ruby Lewis and WAITRESS' Eric Anderson Join BROADWAY'S MIXTAPE at LPR by BroadwayWorld

Announced this morning are additional performances by newcomer Ruby Lewis Paramour and long-time main stem favorite Eric Anderson Waitress, The Last Ship, Rocky.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Alan Menken to Co-Write Music for Live Action LITTLE MERMAID for Disney by Movies News Desk

Multi-Tony Award winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda will team with multi-Oscar winning composer Alan Menken for Disney's live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID.

Review: Children of Eden, The Union Theatre by Marcus Emmanuel

Sunday. An hour spent sitting in a chapel listening to words of wisdom coming from a priest who battles against crying babies and soar throats. The alter is his stage, technicolored in appea…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Margaret Thatcher: Queen of Game Shows, Assembly George Square by Dominique-Eloise Alexander

Maggie’s back ladies and gents and this time she’s pitting us against one another in a technicolor extravaganza. After a hugely successful run of Margaret Thatcher: Queen of Soho, Matt T…

Review: Sellotape Sisters, Tristan Bates Theatre by James Bell

Sellotape Sisters, playing this week at the Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden, gets off to an inauspicious start. Ethel and Phyllis, played by Charlotte Weston and Kellie Batchelor, are…

Lin-Manuel Miranda To Collaborate with Alan Menken on Live-Action Little Mermaid Film by Robert Viagas

Miranda will oversee the new script, and co-write the music.

10 Things I Learned (And Loved!) at the Grease Live! Event

Hopelessly devoted to Grease Live!

Edinburgh fringe performers swept up in 2016's political whirlwind by Mark Lawson

From the Brexit vote to the US presidential race, the tumult of the year’s news shows how nimble – or lucky – artists need to be to stay relevantMost would agree that timing is vital t…

Chicago’s Den to Add New 99-Seat Theatre by Michael Gioia

The Bookspan Theatre, the Den Theatre’s newest addition, is set to open in September.

Renaissance Man Joe Sirola This Is Your Night! by Sandi Durell

  Photos: Magda Katz by Sandi Durell   The Metropolitan Room was abuzz with friends and family to celebrate Joe Sirola on August 15 in a “This Is Your Night” tribute  …

Former Times Theatre Writer Has Theory on Why Trump Says Outrageous Things by Robert Viagas

Once Trump's in front of a crowd, this takes over.

See Diane Lane and the Cast of Broadway Cherry Orchard by Hannah Vine

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway staging of The Cherry Orchard began rehearsals August 5 under the direction of Simon Godwin.

Keira Knightley to Play Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney's Live-Action THE NUTCRACKER by Movies News Desk

Keira Knightley will portray the Sugar Plum Fairy in Disney's upcoming live action feature THE NUTCRACKER. As previously announced, Mackenzie Foy will play Clara.

Steven Epp to Lead Cast of The Servant of Two Masters by Olivia Clement

The New York premiere will kick off TFNA’s 2016-17 season.

Wesley Taylor Will Be God in An Act of God by Michael Gioia

An engagement of the 90-minute comedy will play Denver.

Actress Cast to Play 'Hillary' Opposite Idina Menzel in BEACHES Reboot by TV News Desk

Actress Nia Long has been cast in the role of 'Hillary' in Lifetime's upcoming television adaptation of the 1988 film BEACHES.

PHOTO FLASH: Laura Osnes, Stephanie J. Block, Rory O'Malley, Keala Settle Among Stars Sleeping In The Street at Covenant House's Broadway Sleep Out by Michael Dale

Eighty members of the Broadway community spent the night sleeping on the street to raise funds for Covenant House.

John Turturro, Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht to Star in ‘The Price’ on Broadway by Shelby Behrman

Obie winner John Turturro, Emmy winner Tony Shalhoub and Tony nominee Jessica Hecht will star in a revival of Arthur Miller’s The Price, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company as part…

Forest Fringe: 10 years of risk-taking theatre that reinvented Edinburgh by Lyn Gardner

Messy, badly behaved and sometimes simply astonishing, the theatrical outfit that broke the festival’s mould is celebrating its past shows Related: Edinburgh festival planner: three shows …

Daniel Brooks’s Soulpepper production of A Doll’s House loses itself in attempts to stay contemporary by Robert Cushman

The production, on an ice cold set by Lorenzo Savoini, has a certain visual style, though with plenty of oddities

Soulpepper’s The 39 Steps spends most of its run time mocking a story it can’t be bothered to tell by Robert Cushman

'Most of the action takes place in Scotland, where the accents seem based on the idea that incomprehensibility is automatically funny'

In Bloom! Diane Lane, Joel Grey & More Stars of The Cherry Orchard Meet the Press by Lindsey Sullivan

The 2016-2017 Broadway season is officially in bloom! Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard will return to Broadway on September 15 with an opening night set for October 16. Diane Lane, J…

Seven Questions About Relationships, Weddings, & Theatre With Engagements Star Ana Nogueira

Ana Nogueira talks Engagements, character flaws, epic romance, and life-changing theatre.

Spotlight On...Kelly Maxwell by Michael Block

Name: Kelly MaxwellHometown: Muscatine, IowaEducation: University of Iowa - Iowa City and University of Wisconsin - Madison (Art); East-West College of the Healing Arts, Portland, Oregon (Ma…

Behind the Scenes at the 2016 Broadway Sleep Out

More than 50 members of the Broadway community slept on the streets of New York City August 15 at Covenant House in support of the homeless youth. Playbill caught all of the action on our Sn…

How to be good with a Gold Card? 'Good Person' is full of such questions

In the Brechtian canon, the themes of "The Good Person of Szechwan" may be the most immediately accessible to contemporary audiences, at least of the American denomination. Most of us, thank…

Photo Coverage: Fly to Neverland with Transport Group's PETER PAN Benefit Concert! by Jennifer Broski

Just last night,Transport Group presented abenefit concert of the classic 1954 Comden amp GreenCharlap amp Leigh musical,PeterPan.The evening, which was hosted by drag legend, Tony-nominated…

FREEZE FRAME: Meet The Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway by Walter McBride

Roundabout Theatre Company's new production ofThe Cherry Orchard, starringDiane Lane,Chuck Cooper,Tavi Gevinson,John Glover,Celia Keenan-Bolger,Harold PerrineauandJoel Grey, willbegin previe…

Broadway Arranger, Composer Sam Davis Set for THE AMAS SONG SALON Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Join us for a special evening with Sam Davis, joined by special guests Daniel May, Rashidra Scott and A.J. Shively, as Sam sheds light on how he places his own talents in the service of the …

#CamerasAndDancers Visits the Library for the Performing Arts by Lauren Weiss, Social Media Marketing Associate

A large group of photographers and dancers recently descended upon The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts early one morning for a one-of-a-kind photography event: #CamerasAndDan…

Photo Flash: Diane Lane and the Stars of The Cherry Orchard Meet the Press

Stephen Karam's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play also stars Joel Grey, Tavi Gevinson, and Celia Keenan-Bolger.

Audio Share: Annaleigh Ashford and Reeve Carney Do "The Time Warp" in New Rocky Horror Audio

Get a first taste of the upcoming Fox network remake.

What It Was Like Last Night, the Night Broadway Slept Outside by Michael Gioia

Broadway stars hit the streets on a hot summer night to raise funds and awareness for New York City’s homeless youth. And what they got in return was more than they could have ever imagine…

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE BITE with Katie Lynch and SCHOOL OF ROCK's Will Blum! by Backstage Bite With Katie Lynch

In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they…

BWW Interview: Michael Cerveris Gets Ready to Take Joe's Pub Home to His Home State to Benefit West Virginia Flood Relief by Nicole Rosky

FUN HOME's Tony Award-winning star Michael Cerveris, who was raised in West Virginia, is presenting a very special concert to benefit the rebuilding efforts of West Virginians in the wake of…

Craig Bierko Joins Cast of Steve Martin’s Meteor Shower at Long Wharf by Olivia Clement

The New Haven theatre's 2016-17 season includes new plays and a world-premiere musical by Adam Gopnik and David Shire.

Annual pop-up theatre season in Plymouth adopts rep company model by Georgia Snow

An annual pop-up theatre season in Plymouth is to introduce a rep company of actors for the first time. The company, which

Deaf Actor to Play Quasimodo in L.A. Premiere of Hunchback by Olivia Clement

John McGinty will take on the lead role with Dino Nicandros as the singing voice.

Samuel French Off Off-Broadway Short Play Festival Winners Announced by Ruthie Fierberg

Six new works will be printed by the renowned script publisher as a result of the competition.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Names John Miller-Stephany Producing Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

Miller-Stephany will succeed Bob Hupp as the artistic leader of the Little Rock theatre.

Stars and the City: Jessica Keenan Wynn’s New York by Shelby Behrman

My first trip to New York was in high school around September. Fall was in full swing. After seeing my first Broadway show, Thoroughly Modern Millie, I stepped out into Times Square. Startin…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Early Handwritten Drafts of “My Shot” by Ruthie Fierberg

See photos of the Hamilton creator’s song notes.

Review: Review: Allegro (Southwark Playhouse)

Oscar Hammerstein II and Richard Rodger's 1947 musical gets its European premiere

Pen Players to stage Midwest premiere of ‘Alabama Story’ by Usa Today Network

A look at the Wisconsin production of "Alabama Story," running Aug. 17-Sept. 4.

Playwright offers ‘Alabama Story' insights by Warren Gerds

“Alabama Story” arrives Aug. 17 as a virtual unknown on Peninsula Players Theatre season in Door County, WI. The production’s prospects seem juicy. Playwright Kenneth Jones provides b�…

NewYork.com Talent Takeover: Rob McClure of ‘Something Rotten!’ by Amy Sapp

On Friday, August 12, hilarious leading man of Something Rotten! on Broadway, Rob McClure, assumed control of the NewYork.com official Twitter account to showcase his typical afternoon of a…

Caitlin Wise and John DiAntonio Are Each Other’s Muses by American Theatre Editors

From strangers on a bus to scene partners, the Colorado couple grows more in love every day.

Rydell Reunion! Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Tveit & Grease: Live's Dream Team Hold Panel Discussion by Lindsey Sullivan

Grease is still the word! After winning over 17 million viewers worldwide, Grease: Live received an unprecedented 10 Emmy nominations on July 14. Of course, fans were able to see Broadway bo…

Review: All in the Family Drama by Michael Block

By Michael BlockIn Tyler Andrew Jones’ The Marks You Leave, estranged siblings are reunited in New York only to have their familiar bond put to the test. The Marks You Leave is a new kind …

PHOTO FLASH: Handwritten Drafts of Lin-Manuel Miranda's HAMILTON Lyrics by Michael Dale

Great musicals aren't just written, they're rewritten.

Ben Whishaw in Negotiations to Join Cast of Mary Poppins Returns by Andrew Gans

The stage and screen star would play a grown-up Michael Banks.

Photo Flash: Ruthie Ann Miles, Marc Kudisch, and More Headline Peter Pan in Concert

The Transport Group benefit celebrated the history of the 1954 musical.

Implications of Cohabitation by Ryan Mikita

Directed by Leni Mendez, "Implications of Cohabitation" is a smooth running machine, albeit some undeveloped moments in the script. The staging is fluid and the story is clear, but some exch…

RuddiGORE by Steven Morris

The post RuddiGORE appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Mindy McCready Musical to Play Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Following a successful run at the Hollywood Fringe, the show will have its NY debut at The Triad.

Another sign that Big Business is doubling down on Broadway.

Like Paul Revere on his favorite ride, I’ve been e-shouting that “Big Business is coming!  Big Business is coming!” for a few years now. When I started blogging back in &#…

Maestro: Hershey Felder as Leonard Bernstein by Steven Morris

The post Maestro: Hershey Felder as Leonard Bernstein appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

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Exclusive: Laura Michelle Kelly Performs 'Meadowlark' at BIRDLAND on Facebook LIVE! by Alan Henry

Last night Laura Michelle Kelly performed Meadowlark at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City and BroadwayWorld was on hand to bring the performance LIVE to our fans on Facebook BroadwayWorld …

Save $40 on Orchestra Seats to Roundabout's HOLIDAY INN by Contests - Broadway

Save 40 on orchestra seats to HOLIDAY INN. Jim leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut... but life just isn't the same without a bit o…

Save 20% on Tickets to Roundabout's LOVE, LOVE, LOVE from Mike Bartlett by Contests - Broadway

London, 1967. Beatlemania is in full effect, the 'Me' generation is in its prime and Kenneth and Sandra have the world at their fingertips. It's the summer of love, and that's all they need.…

VIDEO: Public Art Fund Installation Has Singer Targeting Pedestrians In City Hall Park by Michael Dale

Artist Tino Sehgal's piece has a singer specifying her songs to those who pass her by.

Save Up to 40% on Tickets to Roundabout's THE CHERRY ORCHARD Starring Diane Lane by Contests - Broadway

Save up to 40 on tickets to THE CHERRY ORCHARD Academy Award Nominee Diane Lane stars in a new adaptation of Chekhov's masterpiece from the Tony-winning writer of The Humans. The story of L…

Zachary Levi, Anna Paquin to Star in 6-Hour Miniseries ALIAS GRACE by TV News Desk

Anna Paquin,Sarah Gadon and Zachary Levi have signed on for the six-hour minieseries ALIAS GRACE,to be broadcast on Netflix and the CBC.

Theatre News: Royal Albert Hall to screen Harry Potter accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Justin Freer will conduct John Williams' award-winning score

Drama League Welcomes All-Female Delegation to Stage Directors Exchange Program by Ruthie Fierberg

The delegation will offer a free panel discussion September 1.

Lin Manuel Miranda’s New Fight: Ticket Bot Legislation

“The issue has been a fairly personal one for Miranda: ticket prices for his hit musical Hamilton soared to outrageous heights during his final weeks as the show’s lead actor. Th…

Edinburgh International Festival: Wind Resistance by Thom Dibdin

A rare beauty: Lyrical, intelligent and completely compelling, Wind Resistance at the Lyceum Rehearsal Studio is a fascinating, thoughtful and entirely stunning piece.

Hot Clip of the Day: LaChanze "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" & Singing Her Face Off

LaChanze owns this Show Boat classic.

Mr Swallow: Houdini five-star review – a giddy feat of comedic derring-do by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghNick Mohammed’s daft alter ego combines death-defying escapes with convention-shredding comedy in a show operating on several layers of reality Overlooked for…

Erin Davie and Colin Hanlon Set for New Musical Museum of Broken Relationships by Ruthie Fierberg

The second annual Aspen Theatre Festival features a performance of the work.

Angela Lansbury to discuss career in BBC Radio 2 documentary by Matthew Hemley

Angela Lansbury will discuss her 70 years in showbusiness, including appearing in Broadway musicals such as Mame and Gypsy, as part of

Hull pleads with residents to plug hospitality shortage for City of Culture 2017 by David Hutchison

People living in Hull are being asked to take in City of Culture tourists next year due to a shortage in hotel

Fess Parker: American Icon by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Fess Parker (1924-2010 — how did I not notice that he died so recently?) I would have been thrilled as a child to have known that I am distantly related to thi…

A Home for Adventurous American Theatre: Two River Theater Company by Anika Chapin

Two River Theater develops and produces great American theater created by the today’s most gifted, adventurous artists. Learn more! The post A Home for Adventurous American Theatre: Two Ri…

Do or Die by Irene Hsiao

Alan Cumming & More Star in New Comedy HURRICANE BIANCA; Premiere Tix Now Available by Movies News Desk

The new feature-length comedy HURRICANE BIANCA follows a New York teacher who moves to a small town in Texas, gets fired for being gay, and returns disguised as a mean 'lady' to get revenge …

See Aaron Tveit, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Creative Team Talk Grease Live! by Monica Simoes

Look inside the special panel discussion with the creative team behind the 10-time Emmy nominated Grease Live! August 15.

Casting for Arthur Miller’s ‘The Price’ by Newsdesk

ROUNDABOUT THEATRE COMPANY Announces JOHN TURTURRO TONY SHALHOUB JESSICA HECHT To Star in ARTHUR MILLER’S THE PRICE Directed by TERRY KINNEY Previews begin February 16, 2017 Official openi…

Kerry Ellis to star as Alice in musical Wonderland by Matthew Hemley

Kerry Ellis will star as Alice in the upcoming tour of musical Wonderland. The show, which has music by Frank Wildhorn, will

Top 10 Plays About Siblings by Clare Livingston

Sometimes we can’t stand them, sometimes they’re the only people to whom we can relate, but either way they’re ours for life. Here are our top picks for titles about siblings. The post…

Fuse CD Review: The Black Crowes Take Flight — Separately by Arts Fuse Editor

There's one thing both Robinson brothers lack outside of The Black Crowes: creative tension.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/16/16- Cristin Milioti by Stage Tube

Happy Birthday, Cristin Milioti Milioti currently stars in the Tony-Award winning musical ONCE. Her other Broadway credits include The Lieutenant of Inishmore and Coram Boy. Off-Broadway cre…

Tony Winner Leslie Odom, Jr. to Headline LIVE! from the Rainbow Room Series by BroadwayWorld

On Friday, September 30th,Tony and Grammy Award winning performer Leslie Odom, Jr. will kick off LIVE from the Rainbow Room, a series of intimate, live performances inside one of New York's …

STAGE TUBE: Watch the New FUN HOME Family in Action! by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported last night, the first National Tour of FUN HOME will starRobert Petkoff Broadway's Ragtime, All The Way, Anything Goes as Bruce, Susan Moniz Broadway's Grease, Chic…

Casting Set for Lyric Stage Company of Boston's Company by Andrew Gans

The Stephen Sondheim musical will play the Massachusetts venue in September.

FUN HOME National Tour Cast & Dates Announced by Courtney Kochuba

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home will star Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret) as Alison, with Broadway cast member Alessandra Baldacchino as Small Alison and …

Ayesha Hazarika review – former Labour adviser's gossipy Westminster gags by Brian Logan

Gilded Balloon Teviot, EdinburghFrom Gordon Brown confusing LGBT and BLT to her ‘conscious uncoupling’ from Corbyn-era Labour, the former Whitehall insider reveals a political culture as…

Brooklyn Academy of Music, NYMF, The Public Theater and Roundabout Are Hiring! by Playbill Staff

Playbill.com’s Job Listings offer an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry. Here’s the latest selection of available administrative positions this week.

Watch Chita Rivera Support Puerto Rico in New Video by Andrew Gans

The Broadway favorite helps her native Puerto Rico in its mission to fight Zika with fact rather than fear.

Tim Minchin’s Groundhog Day Musical Opens in London by Robert Viagas

Broadway’s Andy Karl stars.

Box Office personnel rarely get shocked… by Vinnie

Grandpa Brown: (Pointing at the woman next to him.) “We’re not married. We’re living in sin!” BO: “Okay?” Grandpa Brown: “Sorry, I didn’t mea…

Special Theatre Podcast: #LDNTheatrebloggers on #CursedChild by As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast

In this special edition of the (still) As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast (AYULTP), the bloggers are focusing on one production only, albeit a two-part one: the world premiere of J K Rowl…

27th NY Cabaret Convention Coming to Lincoln Center by Sandi Durell

  From October 18-21, the ever popular New York Cabaret Convention makes its way to Rose Theater at Lincoln Center where top talent takes the stage nightly.   Tues. Oct. 18 is Gala…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Alan Cumming Featured in New Film Hurricane Bianca, Due in September by Andrew Gans

Bianca Del Rio stars in the comedy directed by Matt Kugelman.

Judith Light Teams Up with Neil LaBute for One-Woman-Show by Olivia Clement

The two-time Tony winner and award-winning playwright will kick off MCC’s new season.

Robert Petkoff, Susan Moniz, Kate Shindle and More Join US Tour of FUN HOME by Nora Dominick

The tour will premiere in Chicago at the Oriental Theatre 24 W. Randolph for a limited two-week engagement November 2 - November 13, 2016.

What’s Saving Malaysia’s Traditional Puppet Theater From Islamists? ‘Star Wars’

When it came to power in one Malaysian state back in 1990, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party banned the wayang kulit altogether because so much of its subject matter came from ancient Hindu ep…

Theatre News: Kerry Ellis to star in Wonderland alongside Wendi Peters and Dave Willetts

The Wicked star will perform in select venues on the upcoming 2017 tour of Wonderland

Theatre News: Beer created with yeast from Roald Dahl's writing chair to feature on Dinner with the Twits menu

This sounds disgusting, just right for this event then

How Mark Rylance Shaped His Most Famous Shakespearean Role (The Corset Helped)

“When you live with a woman for more than a decade – as Mark Rylance did, on and off, with a certain countess famed for her beauty and her severity – you come to know her w…

Tony Danza at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Sandi Durell

    By Eric J. Grimm   Tony Danza’s reinvention of himself as a song and dance man, much like his reinvention of himself as an inner city school teacher, is something that I…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Allegro at Southwark Playhouse by Emma Clarendon

This forgotten Rodgers and Hammerstein musical has finally received its European premiere at the Southwark Playhouse, where it continues until 10 September 2016. But is it worth bringing bac…

My First Edinburgh: Brian Astbury by John Byrne

In 1989, I started Arts Threshold with the aim of teaching graduate students how to survive in theatre (a fetish of mine).

How to… play multiple roles by John Byrne

1. Find the fun Playing the same character day in, day out – especially in relatively long runs such as at the Edinburgh

VIDEO: First Look - Steven Pasquale, Laverne Cox Star in New CBS Drama DOUBT by TV News Desk

The new drama series DOUBT To premiere during the 2016-2017 season starring Steven Pasquale BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Laverne Cox FOX's ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and Katherine Heigl KNOCKED…

VIDEO: 'The Shadow' & 'Blind Date' Teasers for AMERICAN HORROR STORY S6! by TV News Desk

FX has shared all-new promos for the upcoming sixth season of the dramatic horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY. Check out the sneak peeks titled 'The Shadow' and 'Blind Date' below

Photo Flash: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Aaron Tveit & More at GREASE: LIVE Q&A Panel in NYC by TV News Desk

Last night, HAMILTON star and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda moderated a QampA with the cast and creative team of FOX's GREASE LIVE, including Thomas Kail director, William Ivey Long costumes, a…

Fringe Review: The Radicalization of Rolfe. A gay Nazi’s version of The Sound of Music. by Jonathan Mandell

After all those sequels and prequels and back stories based on “The Wizard of Oz” and “Peter Pan,“ isn’t it time somebody did the same for “The Sound of Music”? Playwright Andr…

Naked Brazilian FringeNYC2016 by Sandi Durell

  A good-natured Brazilian has a charmed, but boring story to tell     By Joel Benjamin   Gustavo Pace, the playwright and performer of Naked Brazilian seems to be a swee…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Rubber, ZOO Southside by Dominique-Eloise Alexander

Hurriedly rushed into a car down a side street by the venue is the way that Rubber begins. A quick content warning and then slam – doors are shut; it’s just me and one other person, seat…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Fossils, Pleasance Dome by Dominique-Eloise Alexander

Ever since I saw Bucket Club’s award-winning Lorraine and Alan in 2014, I’ve been dying to see what they have got up to since and I can happily say that I was not disappointed. Fossils h…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: The Hogwallops, Underbelly Circus Hub on The Meadows by Phoebe Graham

‘How are you going to get down from there?’ asks a small child in the audience of The Hogwallops. With a playful shrug, a smile in response and a rippling chuckle from the audience, it�…

Carmen Cusack – a Bright Star by Sandi Durell

A sensational concert by a sensational musical artist     By Joel Benjamin   Somebody please, please write a new musical for Carmen Cusack—immediately! Her Tony nominated pe…

BWW's On This Day - August 16, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 16 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Broadway AM Report, 8/16/2016 - THE CHERRY ORCHARD and More! by Jessica Khan

Today's big news The company of Broadway's THE CHERRY ORCHARD meets the press, so stay tuned for photos

Edinburgh Fringe & HighTide: In Fidelity by Thom Dibdin

In Triguing: Combining a dating show, with an exploration on the scientific basis of love, In Fidelity at the Traverse is great fun and deceptively clever.

Ten years after: what I read and listened to while recovering from a summer cold by Terry Teachout

From 2006: Few things in life are more disagreeable than coming down with a bad cold when you have three deadlines staring you in the face. The human brain is a miraculous organism, but it d…

Jonathan Pie at Edinburgh festival review – foul-mouthed fury of a fake newsman by Brian Logan

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghTom Walker’s Tory-blasting internet hit arrives on stage but there are precious few jokes in this deeply strange showWhat can it mean, that Jonathan Pie is on…

Theatre News: Photos: Dominic Cooper in rehearsals for The Libertine

The play opens at Theatre Royal Bath on 31 August before transferring to Theatre Royal Haymarket in September

Interviews: David Greig: I want the Lyceum to be a democratic, public space

The artistic director of the Lyceum on his new season and what to catch at the Edinburgh Fringe

Interviews: 90 Seconds With: Rob Drummond

We chat to the playwright about his latest production, In Fidelity, currently playing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

UPCOMING: Musical Theatre For Shopkeepers by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves H G Wells could see into the future, and he gave us his alter ego – the ebullient draper’s boy, Kipps, who is even now, thanks to the combined efforts of Anthony …

Almanac: William Haggard on the political beliefs of scientists by Terry Teachout

“They were children, political adolescents. Take a clever boy at sixteen, he reflected, and put him into a laboratory for the next seven or eight years. What emerged inevitably was a mater…

Theatremakers denounce effect of Brexit on Edinburgh festivals by Matthew Hemley

Leading Edinburgh Fringe performers, venues and producers have issued a rallying call to the government to protect the flow of international artists

Historic Herald Angels awards put on hold for Edinburgh 2016 by Thom Dibdin

Edinburgh awards scheme the Herald Angels has been put into abeyance for this year’s festival. Founded by newspaper The Herald in 1995,

Edinburgh festivals sign ‘matchmaker’ pact with Adelaide in Australia by David Hutchison

Edinburgh has teamed up with Adelaide in Australia in an attempt to bolster creativity and the economy of each city’s festivals. Both

Spend a Penny Scheme to flush £125k into ladies’ theatre toilet improvements by Georgia Snow

A new £125,000 scheme to improve women’s toilets in theatres across the UK has been launched. The Spend a Penny Scheme, run by

Edinburgh Fringe: Milk by Thom Dibdin

The premiere of Ross Dunsmore’s Milk at the Traverse Theatre is well acted and carefully staged. However, it never overcomes an unsatisfactory construction.

Review: The Burnt Part Boys, Park Theatre by Sara Malik

The Burnt Part Boys is an emotionally wrought and gripping coming-of-age tale.  Centred on the taut relationship between two brothers, Pete and Jake, it is an unapologetic look at what it m…

Review: Edinburgh review: Often Onstage (Pleasance Dome)

All-female company Figs in Wigs explore the ups and downs of theatre through the medium of comedy dance... and the Backstreet Boys

Theatre News: Scheme set up to improve ladies' loos in theatres

The UK-wide scheme invites theatres to apply for £15,000 in funding for women's toilets

Barbra Streisand's year of singing dangerously

For the first time in decades, Barbra Streisand is singing dangerously. Often. Not because her voice has suddenly regained what it has gradually lost over the years. When Streisand, 74, ope…

‘Grease Live’: Lin-Manuel Miranda Helps Creative Team Revisit ‘Magic’ of Fox’s Live Musical by Cynthia Littleton

Show the magic — that was a guiding principle for the “Grease Live” team as they tackled the challenge of mounting Fox’s live staging of the beloved musical. The end result of th…

Broadway's best to light up Coney Island at Elsie Fest by Associated Press

NEW YORK — This fall, the famous Coney Island boardwalk will host some special hot dogs with a Broadway flavor.The second annual Elsie Fest, a one-day outdoor music festival celebrating th…

Difficult People Recap: Throwing Away Their Shot by Glen Weldon

First off, the important stuff: Here for your convenience is a definitive ranking of the alt-theater posters on the wall at the Fringe offices. They are ranked from Least to Most Perfectly, …

John Turturro, Jessica Hecht and Tony Shalhoub to Star in Revival of Arthur Miller's The Price by Jordan Crucchiola

It’s 2016, and one of the hottest commodities on Broadway is still Arthur Miller. The Roundabout Theater Company will revive the playwright’s 1968 drama The Price, and the production has…

Brantley in Britain: Summertime, and the Revivals in London are Breezy by Ben Brantley

Productions of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “The Threepenny Opera,” “Show Boat” and “Guys and Dolls” are fun and fresh diversions.

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: @RTC_NYC Announces First Stars of #ThePrice Revival, @RockyHorrorFOX Releases #TimeWarp Single “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the…

Allegro, Southwark Playhouse by David Nice

Southwark's golden triangle – the Menier, the Playhouse and the Union – has given us so many "lost" musicals which only a decade or so ago would have been lucky to get in-concert airings…

0490: Miranda Still Sings by MusicalTalk

Continuing our look back at ten years of MusicalTalk, we revisit an episode released in June 2009 where Nick interviewed Miranda Sings; the famous YouTube (and now Netflix) delusional star! …

#EdFringe Life: Wonderful storytelling, flyering & cabaret delights by Chris Grady

I had a lovely morning exploring how The Space operates, and exploring the ways forward for an emerging music producer. I keep being delighted to understand the welcoming way in which the or…

Text of the Day: Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Sex With Strangers by Arts Review

Exploring privacy, identity and digital media, Q44 Theatre presents Laura Eason’s Sex With Strangers, for a limited season from 17 August 2016. Olivia, a thirty nine year old broke and ob…

Comedy gold: Simon Munnery's Hello by Leo Benedictus

One of the funniest and most original comedians of the past 20 years is an incorrigible dabbler with little interest in fameTitle: HelloYear: 2007 Continue reading...

Comedians on meeting their hecklers: ‘I ran upstairs and hid in a cupboard’ by Guardian Stage

Sarah Kendall, Mark Watson, Alexei Sayle and other standups recall what happened when they came face to face with their toughest critics after a showSimon Munnery: I married my hecklerMy mos…

Simon Munnery: I married my heckler by Simon Munnery

He was bombing badly when a lone voice cried from the darkness - ‘don’t die!’ The standup recalls how – among a merciless crowd – he made one fan for life Comedians on meeting thei…

Dragformation by Arts Review

Documenting the transformation of our Nation’s premiere drag performers, photographer Aaron Walker’s images of the diverse drag spectrum are captured with great sensitivity, offering a r…

Spotlight On...Jenna Langbaum by Michael Block

Name: Jenna Langbaum       Hometown: Rye, NYEducation: BA in Theater and Creative Writing from Hamilton CollegeFavorite Credits: Grease (Sandy), The Marriage of Bette and…

‘Fun Home’ national tour will be led by an ex-Miss America by Mark Kennedy

A national tour of the groundbreaking Broadway musical “Fun Home” will be led by some theater veterans and a former beauty queen.

Jess Gow: If money’s tight, rein in your costs – don’t take advantage of the crew by Jess Gow

Everyone is restricted by budgets, in their personal lives and in their work. I mean, there are luxury items that I would

Mark Shenton: Nothing piques my curiosity like mixed reviews by Mark Shenton

There’s no such thing as true objectivity when it comes to art – a critic can only ever report her or his

Richard Jordan: Can you still make it at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? by Richard Jordan

It’s the driving question that gets asked every year – can you still make it at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Each year

John Cleese webchat – as it happened: 'Piers Morgan? Big M, small organ' by Guardian Staff

Is it possible to train your cat to be vegan? Would he ever present Top Gear? And what’s his beef with Piers Morgan. The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star answered your questions live - …

Tfolk Top Ten: Teen Life by Lindsay Price

You need scripts. For your classes. For your after school program. For competition. But where do you start? How many catalogues are stacked on your desk right now? Sometimes it’s a jungle …

Sofia Carson Steps Into Cinderella's Glass Slippers by Young Hollywood

Sofia Carson Steps Into Cinderella's Glass Slippers The lovely and multi-talented Sofia Carson stops by the YH Studio to catch us up on the multitude of projects she has in the works, includ…

Theater News: Kate Shindle and Robert Petkoff to Lead Fun Home National Tour

Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's Tony-winning musical is heading on the road.

Maple Avenue's Newest Residents: Kate Shindle, Robert Petkoff & More Set for Fun Home National Tour by Ryan McPhee

Broadway alums Kate Shindle, Robert Petkoff and Susan Moniz will lead Fun Home on the road. The national tour of the Tony-winning musical will launch on October 2 at Playhouse Square in Clev…

Breaking News: Welcome to the Family! Kate Shindle, Robert Petkoff & Susan Moniz Will Lead FUN HOME National Tour by BroadwayWorld

Producers Fox Theatricals Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson and Barbara Whitman just announced casting for the first National Tour of FUN HOME, the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning Best Musica…

Why American in Paris’ Charlie Sutton is Making the Big Jump by Olivia Clement

After 15 years on Broadway, the dance veteran is ready for new challenges—he opens up about his “bittersweet” final performances.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 16 by David Gewirtzman