Pittsburgh New Works Festival starts Sunday with staged readings by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pittsburgh New Works Festival, the annual showcase of 18 new one-act plays, gets underway with free staged readings of six works this Sunday and  Aug. 28 at Carnegie …

9 (More) Shows Overdue for a Revival by Michael Gioia

There are even more shows that have been rumored to return and are overdue for a revival, plus we share the dream castings we simply cannot wait to see!

Aubergine Begins Off-Broadway Tonight by Olivia Clement

Julia Cho’s newest work debuts at Playwrights Horizons.

Justin Guarini Stars in New Musical Cake Off, Beginning Tonight by Andrew Gans

The Bucks County Playhouse production also features Tony nominee Euan Morton.

Diva Talk: A Candid Conversation with Barbara Cook by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning Broadway veteran discusses her revealing new book, working with Wally Harper and Elaine Stritch and her thoughts on the current political race.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 19 by David Gewirtzman

Performing Arts Companies to tour Regional New South Wales by Arts Review

Regional New South Wales (NSW) audiences will experience the sounds of a critically acclaimed Australian orchestral string ensemble, enjoy an award-winning West End comedy and travel back t…

Antaeus Announces New Season in New Home by Tracey Paleo

The Antaeus Theatre Company has officially vacated its NoHo home of nine years and begun the process of transferring over to its new home in Glendale on 110 E. Broadway. The move has influen…

L.A. Plaintiffs’ Response to Union’s Motion to Dismiss by Kevin Delin

In the latest of the legal battle shaping up between a group of Los Angeles actors who are suing their own union, Actors’ Equity, comes the official response to Equity’s Motion t…

Showbiz Nation Live! Interview with Disco Diva LINDA CLIFFORD by Michael J. Roberts

Disco legend and vocal powerhouse LINDA CLIFFORD discusses her sensational career from 1060’s beauty queen [...]

‘War Dogs’ has a weapon in Jonah Hill by Anders Wright

Before directing hits such as “Old School” and the “Hangover” trilogy, Todd Phillips made a name for himself with “Frat House,” a documentary about hazing. It’s safe to say tha…

Epic ‘Titanic’ arrives in style by Pam Kragen

Moonlight’s huge production features fine corps of male singers

Why a Rain Dance reminded me what Theater can (and should) do.

I was in suburban Massachusetts last weekend visiting the ‘rents, when I stumbled on a story of a small town Selectman that reminded me of what our shows should endeavor to do. There&…

Who is Deb, anyway? In 'D Deb Debbie Deborah,' more questions than answers by Margaret Gray

From the title of Jerry Lieblich’s play “D Deb Debbie Deborah,” I was ready for an exploration of the fluidity of identity, perhaps at different stages of a woman’s life. But in thi…

Rowling e-books about Hogwarts coming in September by Associated Press

NEW YORK — J.K. Rowling has so much more to say about Hogwarts.The "Harry Potter" author has completed a series of short digital works, Pottermore Presents, centered on the school where P…

An absurdist classic holds up nicely in new Shakespeare Theatre production by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Ionesco's "Exit the King" -- playing through August 29 -- tells the story of a 400-year-old king reckoning with his inevitable demise.

Play about Tamir Rice shooting makes world premiere tonight (photos, video) by Andrea Simakis

"Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14" opens Thursday at Creative Space at Waterloo Arts.

Broadway publicist can be sued for warning investor about fraud by Barbara Ross

A Broadway press agent who secretly warned an investor to avoid putting money into a show could be held accountable.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong compares Donald Trump to Hitler by Peter Sblendorio

Green Day's frontman thinks Donald Trump is more than just an American Idiot.

Lady Gaga wasn’t born to remake ‘A Star Is Born’ by Johnny Oleksinski

Judy, Barbra, Gaga? On Wednesday it was confirmed that Lady Gaga will play the leading role in a new Warner Bros. remake of “A Star Is Born,” to be directed by the actor Bradley Cooper, …

‘Grease: Live!’ Emmy FYC event: Lin-Manuel Miranda ‘freaked out’ over FOX’s live musical production by Daniel Montgomery

“I, like many of you, experienced this live on Twitter and freaked out in real time as the bar for what can be done with a movie musical live on screen was raised overnight,” sai…

[WATCH] ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Emmy nominee Kathryn Burns: ‘The choreography has to serve the story first’ by Zach Laws

During our recent webcam chat (watch above), “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” choreographer Kathryn Burns admitted to being shocked by her recent Emmy nomination. “It’s typically a dance compe…

NextMove Dance Company: New moves for 2016-17 season by John Timpane

For Olympic athletes, a new, 2016 kind of celebrity by Chris Jones

Times Square seems the most unlikely place in the world for an anti-media critique. But high above the summer-tourist madness play images of female Olympic athletes. With a message. "Dear me…

A Week of Mel Brooks in Brooklyn by Neil Genzlinger

“History of the World, Part I” is one of seven Brooks movies being served with food and drinks at the theater-restaurant Syndicated.

Review: Daniel Radcliffe Battles Homegrown Extremists in ‘Imperium’ by Neil Genzlinger

Inspired by the career of a former F.B.I. agent who infiltrated white supremacist groups, the film may get moviegoers’ blood boiling.

Marital harmony leads to musical bliss at symphony orchestra by Mark Pratt

BOSTON (AP) -- These married couples really do make beautiful music together....

The Making of “Maize & Blue On Broadway” by Jennifer Conlin

What happened when U-M musical theater alumni learned that Brent Wagner was retiring after 32 years as department chair? They set in motion a 17-month plan to produce a one-night-only, sello…

TV News Roundup: ‘Arrow’ Casts Human Target, Andrea Martin Joins ‘Hairspray Live!’ by Maria Cavassuto

“Jessica Jones” star Wil Traval is joining “Arrow” as Human Target for the upcoming season on the CW, plus Andrea Martin will be joining NBC’s “Hairspra…

Andrea Martin to Frequently Reprimand Ariana Grande as Prudy Pingleton in Hairspray Live! by Devon Ivie

Run and tell that to your friends. Andrea Martin has joined the ever-expanding cast of NBC's Hairspray Live! as Prudy Pingleton, the devoutly religious, progressive-society hating, bigoted m…

Projections to light up Greville Street as part of Glow Winter Arts Festival by Arts Review

Hot off the back of their work in the Gertrude Street Projection Festival, a number of talented projectionists will bring their technicolour magic to Greville Projections as part of the Glow…

Best Bets: 'Doubt,' Fringe, beer fests and more by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead.

Matilda’s Amy Spanger Looks Back on the Roles She Loved & Still Sings in the Shower by Broadway.com

Matilda’s Amy Spanger reflects on playing ‘80s queens, merry murderesses and a “sex-starved, drug-starved creature.”

“See How They Run” Runs Amok In Ojai by Cary Ginell

REVIEW BY CARY GINELL After experiencing Philip King’s comic farce See How the Run, which opens tonight at the Ojai Art Center, one can easily figure out where the title came from: b…

PHOTO FLASH: Sierra Boggess Arrives In Paris To Star In THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Michael Dale

School's out for Sierra Boggess as she bids adieu to SCHOOL OF ROCK and preps to star as Christine Daae when THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA begins performances in Paris.

REVIEW: 946 The Amazing Story Of Adolphus Tips, Shakepeare’s Globe ✭✭✭ by Danny Coleman-Cooke

By Danny Coleman-Cooke This is a story well worth telling; one of the most hushed up disasters in Anglo-American history. It has been turned into a touching and entertaining play, one that i…

The Florence Foster Jenkins Scrapbook by Bob Kosovsky, Curator, Rare Books and Manuscripts, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Music Division

With the release of the latest film starring Meryl Streep, many people are discovering Florence Foster Jenkins. Long known to many of those involved with music, Jenkins is generally viewed a…

Broadway producers are terrified of ‘Groundhog Day’ by Michael Riedel

“Groundhog Day” is coming to Broadway. Ah, but when? That question is causing some panic among the producers of this season’s crop of new musicals. “Groundhog Day” opened to rave r…

Fuse Book Review: Novelist Jay McInerney — Nimble Chronicler of America’s Upper Class by Arts Fuse Editor

Jay McInerney's characters may live on exotic mixed drinks and fine wines, but they still suffer moral dilemmas and have consciences they cannot silence.

STAGE TUBE: Barbra Stresand Duets With Antonio Banderes on TAKE ME TO THE WORLD by Stage Tube

Below, watch as Barbra Streisand is joined by Antonio Banderas to record 'Take Me To the World' by Stephen Sondheim.

Review: Edinburgh review: Anything that Gives Off Light (Edinburgh International Conference Centre)

Rachel Chavkin and The TEAM's new show struggles to live up to its potential

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Shannon O'Boyle from Kinky Boots by Broadway.com

Shannon O'Boyle from Kinky Boots stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat with Paul Wontorek.

“Laughter through tears”: 25 quotes heard in Steel Magnolias‘ salon by Terri Paddock

If the line “Laughter through tears is my favourite emotion” makes you nod your head, then you must see the play from which it comes: Robert Harling‘s Steel Magnolias, now …

Emily Padgett, Carrie St. Louis, and Alysha Umphress Complete BROADWAY SINGS THE BEATLES by BroadwayWorld

The full lineup is set for the twelfth installment of the acclaimedBroadway Singsconcert series,Broadway Sings The Beatles.Cast members from Broadway shows includingHamilton, Waitress, The C…

VIDEO: Get To Know AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Leading Man, Dimitri Kleioris by Michael Dale

Like Robert Fairchild, the Tony-nominated originator of the role he plays in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, dancer Dimitri Kleioris had never sung professionally before stepping in as leading man at …

Review: The Promise of a Rose Garden (Babes With Blades) by Scotty Zacher

Babes With Blades’ world premiere of Dustin Spence’s The Promise of a Rose Garden contains strong performances, well-design fight scenes and solid production design. Despite weaknesses …

Theater Listings for Aug. 19-25

A critical guide to productions in New York City, including shows in previews.

Broadway’s ‘Rebecca’ Melodrama Heads To Trial After Latest Court Ruling by Jeremy Gerard

It’s not exactly the unending Jarndyce v. Jarndyce of Dickens’ Bleak House, but the five-years-and-counting saga of the Broadway-bound musical Rebecca saw another court ruling t…

Get to Know the Cast of Hairspray Live! by Ruthie Fierberg

With theatre veterans and newcomers welcoming the ’60s this fall on NBC, we put together everything you need to know about the cast for the live broadcast musical.

Review: Women’s Hard Choices, Cutting Deep at Williamstown Festival by Charles Isherwood

Two plays, Tom Holloway’s “And No More Shall We Part” and Wendy Wasserstein’s “An American Daughter,” close this theater festival’s season.

T. Oliver Reid: Made in Americana by Sandi Durell

  by Marilyn Lester   T. Oliver Reid has created one heck of a cabaret show – an intimate, highly personal journey of the American experience through the lens of his own large an…

Edinburgh Fringe: Black Comedy by Thom Dibdin

Fast-paced fun: Excellent comic timing is a feature of Arkle's extremely enjoyable Black Comedy at the Royal Scots Club.

Congrats! Broadway Couple Michael Arden and Andy Mientus Tie the Knot by BroadwayWorld

Back in June 2014, BroadwayWorld was overjoyed atthe engagement of Broadway couple Andy Mientus Spring Awakening, Les Miz, Smash and Michael Arden Spring Awakening, Big River, The Times They…

VIDEO: Behind The Scenes With HOLIDAY INN's Bryce Pinkham,?Lora Lee?Gayer and Corbin Bleu by Michael Dale

While it's always great to have exciting new voices writing scores for Broadway musicals, it's also thrilling to hear the classics from long ago that thrilled young audiences in their day.

Peter Brook to Bring the Mahabharata to BAM in BATTLEFIELD This Fall by BroadwayWorld

With Battlefield, Peter Brook and his internationally renowned team --Marie-Helene Estienne and Jean-Claude Carriere --revisit the great Indian epic the Mahabharata 30 years after Brook's le…

Shaved and savage: has comedian Margaret Cho finally gone too far? by Ann Friedman

She has bust every taboo going. But has the caustic comic gone too far with her new song about rape? She talks about being accused of racism, falling out with Tracey Emin – and why she lov…

Sarah Rice Navigates the Music of the Night by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     The long raven-haired lovely Sarah Rice is an ethereal soul whose warm and enchanting vocals navigate through the mysteries of opera, to ca…

This Week in L.A. Theatre by Julio Martinez

IN THE NEWS Rubicon Theatre in Ventura announced its 2016-2017 season with the theme “Stories that Matter, ” beginning with A Christmas Carol (Dec 7–24), an original adapt…

Wallet-Free Weekend: LA’s No-Cost Culture Guide by Mandi Moss

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Theater The Latino Theater Company offers a glimpse of Evelina Fernández's "Mexican Trilogy: An American Story," 6 pm • Downtown • Info   …

VIDEOS: Alice Ripley, Jennifer Damiano And The Cast of AMERICAN PSYCHO Sings Duncan Sheik by Michael Dale

Members of the star-studded company reunited at Feinstein's54 Below for a special four-performance event, AMERICAN PSYCHO SINGS Duncan Sheik.

Shanice Williams, Alex Newell, Lilli Cooper and More Featured on POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL Recording by BroadwayWorld

Masterworks Broadway announces the release of the World Premiere Recording of Polkadots The Cool Kids Musical available September 16, 2016.

Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Conor Guzman, Ashley Park, Hal Linden and More to Lead THE FANTASTICKS at Pasadena Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

The Pasadena PlayhousepresentsTHE FANTASTICKS by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones. The production will be directed by Seema Sueko, who directed The Pasadena Playhouse's critically acclaimed prod…

Kenny Morgan Back By Popular Demand by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mike Poulton’s play Kenny Morgan returns to the Arcola Theatre for a limited run of four weeks in September, following a critically acclaimed premiere earlier this year…

Theater News: Broadway-Bound Significant Other Sets Romantic First-Preview Date

Joshua Harmon's dramatic comedy is directed by Trip Cullman.

Theater News: Eden Espinosa and Tony Winner Anthony Crivello to Lead Evita in Nashville

Broadway veterans head south to perform an Andrew Lloyd Webber favorite.

Exclusive Video! How Laverne Cox Is Time-Warping Dr. Frank-N-Furter by Michael Gioia

Hot Patootie, bless her soul! The groundbreaking transgender actress is living her dream as the star of Rocky Horror.

20 Questions in 2 Minutes with Fiddler on the Roof Star Adam Kantor

Watch as Fiddler on the Roof star Adam Kantor races through 20 questions in 2 minutes

An Interview with The Bang Group’s David Parker on ‘Stuck on You’ at Philadelphia’s GayFest! 2016 by Henrik Eger

“Dance theater with a queer sensibility, high spirits, and a spirit of adventure”: An interview with The Bang Group Co-Founder David Parker, performing at Philadelphia’s GayFest! 2016 …

Significant Other Sets Broadway Home & Dates by Ryan McPhee

He may be searching for love, but at least he found a Broadway theater—and just in time for Valentine's Day. Significant Other, Joshua Harmon’s play about single life in the …

Video Odds & Ends: Hamilton's Chicago BFFs Are Non-Stop, John Stamos & Lea Michele Go Way Back & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of videos you may have missed from today. Hamilton’s Bros Take Chicago Alexander Hamilton couldn’t be non-stop without his best buds! Jose Ramos, Chr…

And Then They Were One: Andy Mientus & Michael Arden Wed In England by Broadway.com

Surely no one’s doing sadness today. Broadway favorites Andy Mientus and Tony nominee Michael Arden celebrated their wedding on August 18. The two got engaged in June 2014. Accor…

Opportunity: Resident Directors’ Network at the Almeida Theatre by Rebekah Ellerby

Apply to join a network of emerging theatre directors at the Almeida Theatre The Almeida Theatre is currently looking to meet with emerging theatre directors who would like to be part of a n…

Edinburgh Fringe: The Collector by Thom Dibdin

Despite being well acted and staged with commitment, Arkle’s The Collector at the Royal Scots Club has only limited emotional impact.

ASL 'Art' part of Steppenwolf's LookOut programming by Morgan Greene

A staged reading of an American Sign Language interpretation of Yasmina Reza's "Art" has been added to Steppenwolf's LookOut multi-genre performance series, the company announced Thursday. T…

Cast of Waitress Celebrates Album, and Oslo Prepares for Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Know: What not to miss in theatre August 18-28.

It's a Date! Joshua Harmon's SIGNIFICANT OTHER Sets Previews, Opening on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the Broadway bound Significant Other, a new play by Joshua Harmon Bad Jews, have justannounced the show will play at The Booth Theatre 222 West 45thSt. with previews slated to b…

Gordy Crashes by Innovative Theatre Foundation

Written by Sam ByronDirected by Sherri Eden BarberProduced by Ricochet CollectiveNominated for:  Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role, Dave Klasko;  Outstanding Set Design, Kate Noll; Outstand…

Kimberley Pau Boston Named New Bedlam Managing Director by Olivia Clement

Co-founder Andrus Nichols has stepped down from the role but will remain on the company’s board.

Case Against Rebecca Press Agent Will Go to Trial by Adam Hetrick

The on-again, off-again Broadway musical Rebecca will get its day in court.

Significant Other Sets Preview and Opening Dates on Broadway by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway hit will play the Booth Theatre.

Edinburgh Fringe: Bin Heid by Thom Dibdin

Bin Heid, the second show of this year’s Traverse Breakfast Plays provides easy-on-the-brain, but nonetheless witty, entertainment – perfect for an early morning viewing.

2016 Edgerton New Play Awards Back 15 Productions by American Theatre Editors

Awardees receive money to support extra development and rehearsal at TCG member theatres.

Five Shows Open Sea Tea Improv’s New Comedy Theater by Christopher Arnott

Julia Pistell, managing director of Sea Tea Improv, improvises a sigh of relief. "We're done! We're doooonnnnne!" The Hartford-based sketch comedy troupe has completed work on its new year-r…

SIGNIFICANT OTHER Begins Previews on February 14, Opens March 2 by Courtney Kochuba

Producers of the Broadway bound Significant Other, a new play by Joshua Harmon (Bad Jews), are excited to announce the show will play at The Booth Theatre (222 West 45th St.) with previews…

RED EYE OF LOVE Cast Album Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Brad Oscar & Josh Grisetti Out Next Month by BroadwayWorld

Ghostlight Records will release the cast album of the new musical comedy RED EYE OF LOVE on Friday, September 16, 2016.

Broadway Stars Set for Special Showcase THE JOINT at TNC's Dream Up Festival by BroadwayWorld

Evelyn must follow her dreams ... by leaving her family. Come down for some hot times with THE JOINT at Theatre for The New City's Dream Up Festival this September.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Diane Lane and the Cast of The Cherry Orchard

Harold Perrineau also stars in the new Roundabout Theatre Company production.

Music News: Kelli O'Hara and More Featured on Upcoming Red Eye of Love Cast Album

Ghostlight Records will release the recording.

Theater News: Bedlam Welcomes New Managing Director

The company is currently presenting an extended engagement of Sense & Sensibility.

Harry Potter Vs. Alexander Hamilton: Who Is Worth More? by Lee Seymour

'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' is giving 'Hamilton' a run for its money. But the two shows deal with their high demand in very different ways.

International City Theatre Announces 2017 Season by Tracey Paleo

International City Theatre (ICT), the resident professional theater company of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, has announced its 2017 schedule: Forever Plaid Feb 17 – Mar 5 (preview…

Fiorello! Revival Names Its Off-Broadway Cast by Olivia Clement

The Berkshire Theatre Group production will begin in September.

Truth, Lies and Chinese Art Inspire ‘a Puzzle Box of a Play’ by Diep Tran

Christopher Chen’s “Caught” emerged from the controversy of Mike Daisey’s “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.”

Katie Holmes, Suri Cruise and Zac Posen Came Out For the Jellicle Ball by Hannah Vine

They all stopped by the Neil Simon Theatre to visit with Leona Lewis, Andy Huntington Jones and the rest of the Broadway cats.

Theatre at the Center Announces Cast for Pump Boys and Dinettes by Michael J. Roberts

Five Chicago actor-musicians make their Theatre at the Center debut in the musical Pump Boys [...]

Walkabout Theater’s TALL GIRL AND THE LIGHTNING PARADE – Free Performances Through August 27, 2016 by Michael J. Roberts

Walkabout Theater Company is pleased to celebrate summer with TALL GIRL AND THE LIGHTNING PARADE, an interactive, [...]

Annie Golden, Broadway Bounty Hunter & Broadway Badass

Go on an Annie Golden YouTube spiral.

Competition: Win tickets to Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, National Theatre by A Younger Theatre

Win a pair of tickets to Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour at the National Theatre Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour | Dorfman Theatre | Until 1 October Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour…

Offer: Get £10 tickets to Adler & Gibb, Unicorn Theatre by A Younger Theatre

Get £10 tickets to Adler & Gibb at Unicorn Theatre ADLER & GIBB
 | Unicorn Theatre | Tuesday 30 August – Saturday 3 September 2016 Written and directed by Tim Cr…

Shaw Festival Announces 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The festival will present works by its namesake alongside contemporary plays that echo his work.

STAGE TUBE: Brush Up on LES MISERABLES in 5 Minutes; Closes This September! by Stage Tube

The current Broadway revival of Les Miserables, is in its final weeks at the Imperial Theatre, where it will run throughSeptember 4th. Need a refresher on the story before the last curtain c…

Deaf Actor John McGinty Explains Why Being Cast in HUNCHBACK LA Premiere is 'Huge' by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld previously reported,the Los Angeles premiere production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, will featureJohn McGinty as Quasimodo. This will be the first time that the character…

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Diane Lane for THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

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…

PHOTO FLASH: Michael Crawford Commemorates 30th Anniversary THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's First Rehearsal by Michael Dale

Check out a wonderful vintage photo of Michael Crawford and the mask.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING N-WORD!! (The New York International Fringe Festival 2016) by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

Laden with jokes, sight gags and flamboyant characters, Mr. Free’s well-constructed and startling work combines the outrageous sensibilities of John Waters’ films with the social conscio…

Chicago Will Celebrate 20 Years on Broadway with Free Concert by Andrew Gans

The evening is part of the SummerStage series in Central Park.

Edinburgh Fringe (junior review): Molly Whuppie by Thom Dibdin

Energetic: This was a very funny and energetic show that is very suitable for three to ten year olds but older people might like it.

Theater News: MCC Theater Announces 2016 PlayLab Reading Selections

See what's on tap for the company's annual series of new plays.

Theater News: Public Theater Extends Lynn Nottage's Sweat

The new play will have its New York premiere under the direction of Kate Whoriskey.

REVIEW: Groundhog Day, Old Vic Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭ by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For a 10 week trial, this production of Groundhog Day is as good or better than many shows I have seen this year. A West-end transfer must surely be on the cards and I’…

Marilyn Maye Will Join Michael Feinstein in Concert by Michael Gioia

Feinstein will return to Feinstein’s/54 Below for the final days of August.

Wicked's Michael Campayno on Dancing Through Life to *NSYNC, Hanging with the Fans & His Sweet Tooth by Lindsey Sullivan

Age: 26 Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Current Role: Campayno makes his Broadway debut in Wicked as Fiyero, Elphaba (Jennifer DiNoia) and Glinda's (Carrie St. Louis) dashing, mischievou…

Magic Time! ‘The Lonesome West’ at The Keegan Theatre by John Stoltenberg

In real life, when we are spectators to two grown men facing off in dead-serious combat—right in front of us; with words, fists, lethal weapons, whatnot; unmediated by movies and such—o…

Datebook: Screening of New Asian Films at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston by Blouin Artinfo

"New Films from Asia" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, presents movies from South Korea and Japan from August 19-23. The two films to be screened are "My Love, Don’t Cross That River,"…

Jessie Mueller and Sara Bareilles Set For WAITRESS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble by Michael Dale

The hit Broadway musical WAITRESS' Tony-winning star Jessie Mueller and its Grammy-nominated composerlyricist Sara Bareilles will be signing copies of their original cast recording at Manhat…

It's All About Cats' Dynamic Duo, Mungojerrie & Rumpleteazer, Jess LeProtto & Shonica Gooden

Hear from Cats' showstopping pair, Jess LeProtto and Shonica Gooden.

Free Style by Michael Workman

Bogotá Tripping: On the Scene at the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival by American Theatre Editors

The Colombian theatre festival brought artists from all over, with a special Nordic track this year.

Features: Let's Talk About Sets: Kai Fischer on The Destroyed Room and Interiors

The designer on his two shows in Vanishing Point's double bill at the Edinburgh International Festival

Look Back at the 2007 Revival of Grease and Max and Laura's Reunion by Monica Simoes

Grease opened at the Brooks Atkinson theater on August 19, 2007, marking the shows second revival.

What Ron Sexsmith is reading and listening to by Brad Wheeler

The Toronto singer-songwriter has written a novel, Deer Life

News: Dad’s Garage “Hart of America” web series selected for New York TV Fest by Scott Freeman

An original comedy/thriller conceived by Dad’s Garage is one of 63 projects selected for a national competition that will result in at least one development deal with a network or televisi…

BAM’s Next Wave to Kick Off with World Premiere by Olivia Clement

The Festival will open with the debut of composer David Lang’s the loser.

Review: In ‘Little Red’s Hood,’ Tweets, Sweets and a Wolf on the Way to Grandma’s by Laurel Graeber

This City Parks Foundation production at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater in Central Park features a clever update of the fairy tale.

Concert Review: Paul McCartney’s One On One Tour at Verizon Center by Barry Kramer

Paul McCartney brought his One on One tour to a sold out crowd at Washington DC’s Verizon Center on August 10th for the first of a two night stand.  The current tour is in support of his…

Tour Dates Announced for the North American Tour of THE KING AND I

Ambassador Theatre Group and NETworks Presentations LLC will launch a national tour of the Lincoln Center Theatre production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I?this November in Provid…

ALLEGRO Opens at Southwark Playhouse!

Richard Rodgers?and?Oscar Hammerstein II's?ALLEGRO?opened at Southwark Playhouse on August 12, 2016! Read the reviews!

From Maureen Lipman to Meryl Streep: The Story of the Worst Singer in the World by Peter Quilter

Peter Quilter discusses his play GLORIOUS!, which explores the story of the world’s worst opera singer - now the subject of a film starring Meryl Streep. Take a read to learn about her sto…

Oxymorons and the American Radical by Trav S.D.

  “Why do Beft Always Go to the Left?” — Dr. Seuss Tonight, we plunge back into performances of The Iron Heel after a hiatus of several days and so it seemed a good ti…

Zainab Jahand, Alysha Deslorieux and More Cast in MCC Theater's 2016 PlayLabs Series by BroadwayWorld

MCC Theater- which this fall celebrates its 30th Anniversary Season as one of New York's leading Off-Broadway theater companies - hasannounced the 2016 PlayLabs reading series, which will fe…

VIDEOS: Three Sheldon Harnick Songs You Have To Hear by Michael Dale

Before teaming with Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick contributed songs to several Broadway revues.

Josh Groban to Co-Host LIVE WITH KELLY This September by TV News Desk

Nationally syndicated morning talk show LIVE with Kelly announces the line-up of guest co-hosts who will join Kelly Ripa during the week of August 29-September 2, 2016.

Norris and Parker review – cannibals and secretaries in skilful sketches by Brian Logan

Kate Norris and Sinead Parker sketch out the desperation of a quarter-life crisis in lurid performance and fine writingAll Edinburgh venues have their ghosts, and in the Pleasance Attic I’…

Edinburgh Fringe (junior review): Shark in the Park by Thom Dibdin

Lively: Shark in the Park is a lively show with songs for children.

Theatre News: Full casting announced for A Tale of Two Cities UK tour

Jacob Ifan from the BBC series Cuffs will make his stage debut in the play based on Dickens' novel

Photo Flash: "Fiddler on the Roof" Joins Operation Backpack

The volunteer project provides school supplies to New York City's homeless students.

TV News: Andrea Martin Joins Hairspray Live! Cast

Martin will be seen in NBC's upcoming broadcast of the iconic musical.

Tony Winner Andrea Martin Joins Cast of NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE! by TV News Desk

Andrea Martin PIPPIN, NOISES OFF has joined the cast of NBC's upcoming HAIRSPRAY LIVE The Tony Award winner will portray 'unhinged helicopter mother Prudy Pingleton,' mother of Penny Pinglet…

Musical Adaptation of ‘Groundhog Day’ Still Coming to Broadway by Amy Sapp

Good news, Phil Connors fans — the musical adaptation of the 1993 film, Groundhog Day, remains on track for a Broadway opening.. The show enjoyed a successful opening at the Old Vic…

New Haven Filmmaker Documents Struggles Of ‘Black Women In Medicine' by Susan Dunne

The home-office in New Haven where Crystal Emery lives and works is full of inspirational messages. Her front door bears the sign "'I Can't' Doesn't Live Here Anymore." Above her desk reads …

Stephen’s Angels Spread Their Wings at Pangea by Sandi Durell

  by Kathryn Kitt     On Monday, August 15, Stephen Hanks presented a previously staged revue titled Stephen’s Angels, part of his on-going Cabaret Life Productions Series, …

Tony & Emmy Winner Andrea Martin Joins the Cast of NBC's Hairspray Live!, Playing Mother to Ariana Grande by Ryan McPhee

She isn’t done playing difficult yet. Andrea Martin is the latest name added to the starry roster for Hairspray Live!, accoring to Entertainment Weekly. The Tony and Emmy winner w…

Feel 30 Years of Les Miz Emotion with One Supercut

The time is now, the day is here: watch Les Misérables in under five minutes!

Celtic Thunder At Oakdale by Christopher Arnott

"Riverdance" began in 1994, and first toured the U.S. in 1996 (as those who saw the anniversary tour at the Bushnell in May can tell you). But what of all the Irish Europop spectacles that f…

‘Summer of 69: No Apostrophe’ One Of Three Noteworthy Comedy Offerings by Christopher Arnott

Actors, comedians and spouses Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally worked together on Offerman's TV series "Parks and Recreation," on Mullally's series "Will and Grace" (in 2001, two years befor…

Andrea Martin Will Play Ariana Grande’s Mom in Hairspray Live! by Adam Hetrick

The Tony winner will play Prudy Pingleton, the overprotective mother of Penny Pingleton (played by pop singer Ariana Grande), in the live broadcast of the Broadway musical.

Circus Thriller Slumber to Debut in Brooklyn by Olivia Clement

Hideaway’s gritty new show features international circus performers and dancers.

Breath of Love: Jelisa Jay Robinson’s Stories of Us by HowlRound

By Ursula Cimone Walker. Ursula Walker on Jelisa Jay Robinson’s Stories of Us at the Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin, Texas.

Spotlight On...Sarah Greyson by Michael Block

Name: Sarah GreysonHometown: Edmond, OklahomaEducation: BA in Theater from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Masters in Library and Information Sciences from the University of OklahomaS…

The radical art of holding hands with strangers by Rosana Cade

Think you know your neighbourhood? A city walk with a difference shows how something as simple as holding hands can be a political – even dangerous – actAs an artist who regularly invite…

NSO Pops to premiere 'Second City Guide to the Symphony' with Colin Mochrie by Morgan Greene

"The Second City Guide to the Symphony" will premiere at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the National Symphony Orchestra Pops announced Thursday. Colin Mochrie, a Second City alum of …

Edinburgh Fringe: 4D Cinema by Thom Dibdin

Lacks punchline: Mamoru Iriguchi’s creation 4D Cinema uses potentially genius technological techniques, but wastes it on 50 minutes of un-witty surrealism.

Romeo and Juliet by Steven Morris

The post Romeo and Juliet appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Watch the Scream Queens Season Two Trailer Starring Lea Michele by Ruthie Fierberg

The star dropped an all-new trailer via Twitter.

Offscript: Harry Potter and the Fighting Kilroys by American Theatre Editors

This week's guest is Kilroys cofounder Joy Meads, who discusses gender parity. Plus, our staff takes apart 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.'

Summerhall adds to Edinburgh awards glory with nine Total Theatre Awards nods by Matthew Hemley

Productions from Edinburgh Fringe venue Summerhall dominate the Total Theatre Awards nominations for this year. In total, Summerhall productions have picked up

VIDEO: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Classical Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins Releasing 'The Fiddler: Expanding Tradition' by Michael Dale

Two new videos preview her upcoming album, which will feature new solo music by Hall-Tompkins and the current FIDDLER ON THE ROOF revival's arranger Oran Eldor and music directororchestrator…

Emma Thompson to Host Angela Lansbury Documentary Airing 8/30 on BBC by TV News Desk

In a heartfelt and revealing conversation between two well-known British actresses and firm friends, Emma Thompson meets one of Hollywood and Broadway's most legendary figures, Dame Angela L…

Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing to Headline Eugene Pack Benefit Reading in The Hamptons by BroadwayWorld

Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, Treat Williams andmore are set to appear in an all-star benefit staged reading of Poets of Amityville, a new play by Drama Desk Award-winner amp Emmy Aw…

THE COLOR PURPLE'S Antoine L. Smith to Host BAC Open Mic & Mingle by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway Artists Connection BAC presents its tenth Broadway Artists amp Friends Open Mic amp Mingle hosted by Broadway Veteran Antoine L. Smith THE COLOR PURPLE on Monday, September 12th…

D Deb Debbie Deborah by Steven Morris

The post D Deb Debbie Deborah appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets Solo Performance Dates by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner will perform a solo show August 20 and make a special appearance on Opening Night at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

Riches To Rags: Secrets Of A Costume Distressor

“The nicest thing you can say to Hochi Asiatico is that his work looks like hell. That’s because Mr. Asiatico is one of a small number of Broadway distressors, artisans who make …

Theater News: Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, and More Set for Poets of Amityville Reading

The new play is written by Eugene Pack.

Theater News: Casting Set for New York Revival of Fiorello!

The Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical will be produced off-Broadway.

Cabaret News: Broadway Cares Executive Director Tom Viola to Be Honored by Humane Society

The animal advocate will be celebrated with a concert at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Theater News: Wandering Bark Theatre Company to Present New Adaptation of Hedda Gabler

Matt Minnicino's new version of Henrik Ibsen's classic will be directed by Joseph Mitchell Parks.

The Rockettes Celebrate ‘Christmas in August’ by Amy Sapp

The Christmas season starts earlier than ever this year with the Radio City Rockettes’ free presentation of ‘Christmas in August’ — alongside Jolly Old Saint Nicholas…

946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, Shakespeare's Globe, review: 'A winningly rumbustious family show' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Theatre's love-affair with the writings of War Horse author Michael Morpurgo continues with this stage version of his 2006 novella

Mostly Nude, All-Female Tempest to Play Prospect Park by Olivia Clement

The free production by Torn Out Theater returns for a Brooklyn engagement.

Rose Bruford launches year-round Edinburgh premises by David Hutchison

Rose Bruford College has launched a year-round new performance and training venue in Edinburgh. The drama school has been presenting performances and

Best in Shows Concert Will Honor Tom Viola by Andrew Gans

Seth Rudetsky will host the starry evening.

Beleaguered Wellingborough Castle to reopen within days by David Hutchison

Wellingborough’s “invaluable” Castle Theatre is to reopen at the weekend after the local council stepped in to save it from going dark

Make It Happen: Backstage at On Your Feet! with Ana Villafane, Episode 4: Chillin’ Out! by Broadway.com

In this week’s episode, Ana Villafañe gives Ektor Rivera the lowdown on snow, goes on an ice cream date with Eduardo Hernandez, shows us how she spends days off and answers your…

Class Notes: Actor, Carla Stickler by Broadway Fantasy Camp

Carla Stickler visits with Lauren Schneider about caring for yourself on the road, and on Broadway, especially when you’re playing Elphaba in “Wicked”

Class Notes: Connor Scully, Theatre Intern by Broadway Fantasy Camp

Connor Scully stops by Sardi's to meet with Lauren Class Schneider to discuss how some of the New York Neo-Futurists are beginning to find success across the world!

Class Notes: Actor, Desi Oakley by Broadway Fantasy Camp

Desi Oakley tells Lauren Class Schneider about working with Liz Kaplan as a vocal coach.

Roll up, roll up! Edinburgh festival circus roundup by Lyn Gardner

This year’s acts demonstrate circus’s capacity for topical introspection as well as clownishness – though its conservative approach to gender could use a shake-upThere has been an expl…

Shaw Festival moves beyond original mandate with plays set in Canada by J. Kelly Nestruck

Shaw Festival’s new artistic director Tim Carroll announces his first season, with two plays set in Canada on the bill

Declan Donnellan: Young directors are ‘frightened of humanity’ by Matthew Hemley

Cheek by Jowl founder Declan Donnellan has expressed concern that young directors are focusing too much on the aesthetics of their work,

A Supernatural Return

The Supernaturalists, that illusionist ensemble brought together by Criss Angel, initially honed their act with a monthlong stint at Foxwood Resort Casino in the summer of 2015. The nine-mem…

Review: ‘The Tempest’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Free For All’ by Katie Bogdan

All is dark. All is silent. Then, thunder rumbles. Lightning strikes. A boat is caught in the middle of the storm. The sailors frantically run about, making any and all attempts to save them…

Broadway Stars, Humane Society to Honor Tom Viola at BEST IN SHOWS by BroadwayWorld

Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefitting the Humane Society of New York, will honor Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway CaresEquity Fights Aids, on Sunday, October 23,…

CHASING TASTE Movie, Featuring Broadway Vets, Out on iTunes and Verizon FIOS by TV News Desk

Chasing Taste, the comedy for food lovers everywhere, has just been released on iTunes and Verizon FIOS via SeedampSpark.

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Equations for a Moving Body, The Northern Stage, Summerhall by Phoebe Graham

A 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a casual 26.2-mile marathon to boot. These are the constituent parts of the Ironman triathlon, the event which Hannah Nicklin promised herself at 2…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Holmes for Rent, C Main by Adam Bruce

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is in just about everyone’s consciousness, so it isn’t surprising to see plenty of Sherlock-themed shows at the Edinburgh F…

Edinburgh Fringe Review: Ash, The Aviary at Zoo by Adam Bruce

Theatrical storytelling never ceases to amaze me. Even when a device is used time and time again, the way a company harnesses it makes all the difference, and when they mash it up with other…

Review: Screens, Theatre 503 by Richard Pettifer

Recently there has been much said about the right to human mobility, with little of it in defence. As the global movement of people responds in quantity to mass suffering and destabilisation…

Review: Groundhog Day, The Old Vic by Calum McIntosh

Before watching Groundhog Day at The Old Vic, it is hard to imagine how it could be adapted into a West End Musical. However, the team behind Matilda, have created something that exceeds exp…

Edinburgh Fringe: The View From Castle Rock by Thom Dibdin

Stately: There is a classy and accomplished feel to The View from Castle Rock, the Book Festival’s collaboration with Stellar Quines.

Aladdin, Cats, Color Purple, Wicked and Lion King Part of Broadway Week Discounts by Adam Hetrick

Nearly 20 Broadway shows are participating in the two-for-one ticket offer that returns September 5-18.

Deaf actor in lead role for Music Circus’ darker ‘Hunchback’

Even though the venerable Music Circus isn’t usually described as experimental, the company does pick its spots and take exciting artistic chances. To close its 66th season, Music Circus w…

Sacramento Mural Festival takes over city walls with energy, creativity

Sacramento’s central city will soon double as a giant, paint saturated canvas. Many of these art works will be created on an especially grand scale, up to four stories tall … Click t…

Theater News: NJ Rep Sets Casting for Iago

The play is written by James McLure and directed by SuzAnne Barabas.

Theater News: Brian Dennehy to Discuss O'Neill, Miller, and Beckett at the Sheen Center

The two-time Tony winner joins the Manhattan venue's 2016-17 season of programming.

Meet Tim Carroll, the Shaw Festival’s new artistic director by J. Kelly Nestruck

Carroll discusses diversity, directors and what he views as the festival’s mandate

Theater News: Brandon Victor Dixon's Start Date in Hamilton Announced

Dixon is Broadway's newest Aaron Burr.

Angela Lansbury Documentary Will Air on BBC by Ruthie Fierberg

The theatre legend will discuss her 70-year career in a new BBC Radio 2 documentary.

Features: He's in Groundhog Day, but who the hell really is Andy Karl?

If you've been asking yourself "who's the guy getting rave reviews" in Groundhog Day, we're here to help

Betty Buckley Returns to Joe’s Pub in ‘Story Songs’ by Matthew Wexler

Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley will return to Joe’s Pub at The Public with her new show, Story Songs, for an exclusive seven-show engagement from September 22 to Septembe…

Production news round-up: August 10 to 16 by The Stage

Plays Simon Callow, Rufus Hound and Meera Syal will make digital cameos in a new production of Much Ado About Nothing that

A New Burr Begins- Brandon Victor Dixon Sets a Start Date for HAMILTON! by BroadwayWorld

Two-time Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will make his debut as Aaron Burr in the musical HAMILTON on Broadway on Tuesday, August 23, it has been announced by producer Jeffrey Seller.

BWW Exclusive: Orlando's Pseudonym Productions Announces Expansion of Penumbra World by Matt Tamanini

BroadwayWorld Orlando has exclusively learned that Central Florida's extremely popular interactive, immersive theatrical experience, WHEN SHADOWS FALL, is about to undergo a number of major …

Valisia LeKae and Calysta Bevier Named 2016 Look Good Feel Better DreamGirls by BroadwayWorld

The Personal Care Products Council Foundation and the American Cancer Society proudly announced today that two inspiring cancer survivors and nationally renowned singers will join voices at …

Informal Reading of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Will Be Held in Maryland by Michael Gioia

Witches and wizards will gather at the East Street Arts Center to read through the new Harry Potter play, currently playing in London.

Brian Dennehy, Kate Baldwin & Friends, Broadway Inspirational Voices Set for Sheen Center by Adam Hetrick

Sheen Center for Thought & Culture has announced its fall and winter programming.

Broadway Actors Line Up for Agatha Christie Classic, The Mousetrap by Andrew Gans

The mystery will conclude the Cape Playhouse season.

New Comic Book The Backstagers About High School Stage Crew by Olivia Clement

The series, which celebrates queer characters, is created by bi writer James Tynion IV and trans artist Rian Sygh.

Must Watch WEST SIDE STORY '2016' Video

Los York, an advertising, digital, social and live experience oriented agency whose mission statement includes creating "Holy Shit!" moments has done just that with WEST SIDE …

Sheen Center Fall & Winter Programming by Newsdesk

THE SHEEN CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE ANNOUNCES FALL & WINTER PROGRAMMING OF THE 2016-2017 SEASON SEASON TO INCLUDE: BRIAN DENNEHY ON O’NEILL, MILLER AND BECKETT SCREENING &…

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES – West End by Emma Clarendon

Sharp and comic timing is needed to really make this Alan Ayckbourn play really work – thankfully, the cast keep things moving with great pace and energy.

School of Rock Guitar Prodigy Jams on Jimi Hendrix's Groundbreaking “Star Spangled Banner” by Mark Ezovski

Brandon Niederauer took the stage at the August 17 matinee curtain call to display his chops.

School of Rock Guitar Prodigy Celebrates Anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock \u201CStar Spangled Banner\u201D Jam

School of Rock \u2013 The Musical\u2019s twelve-year-old guitar prodigy Brandon Niederauer took the stage during the August 17 matinee curtain call to celebrate an unforgettable moment in ro…

Brandon Victor Dixon Sets Date He'll Blow Us All Away in Hamilton on Broadway by Imogen Lloyd Webber

We have the (previously announced) new Aaron Burr's start date! Two-time Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon will make his debut in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning Hamilton on Broadw…

FROM DOWN UNDER: Tannhäuser by Simon Parris

Consistently absurdist: A bundle of guaranteed, surreal comedy, but nothing unexpected or ground-breaking, Cat O’ Nine Tales’ A Royal Flush is a safe bet for an hour of humour at the Fri…

The Week Ahead: An Angel Introduces Bats to Trojans by Ben Brantley

Ellen McLaughlin, who played the celestial messenger in “Angels in America” on Broadway, brings her “Trojan Women” to the Flea Theater’s resident actors.

Brian Dennehy, Kate Baldwin & More Will Be Featured in Sheen Center's 2016-17 Season by BroadwayWorld

The Sheen Center for Thought amp Culture 18 Bleecker Street announces the fall and winter programming of their 2016-2017 season. Featuring thought-provoking theater, film, music, poetry, art…

Washington DC Dance Season – Highlights by Robert Bettman

Tuesday night, Trey Graham hosted the annual DC Theater Scene preview of the local theatre season at The Smithsonian. The discussion highlighted just a few specifics within the breadth of …

Review: Dead Leaf, Camden People’s Theatre by Dani Kolanis

Would be happier in a world without labels? Do they limit us as women and men? Where does that leave those who identify as non-binary? Endgame: Ariel, written and performed by Dead Leaf Thea…

Anohni review – a stark vision of the future set to striking electronica by Malcolm Jack

Edinburgh PlayhouseThe multimedia performance of the Mercury-prize nominated protest album Hopelessness is an at-times transcendent theatrical experienceThe first of many women we see projec…

Review: Laughter Through Pain by Michael Block

By Michael Block I was taught as a child when you hurt yourself to laugh it off. And I won't lie, sometimes when I see someone else's misfortune, I laugh. On the inside. Mostly. Schaden…

West Side Story Screening Features Live Music by NYPhil by Adam Hetrick

The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany upcoming screenings of the classic film musical.

Cast Set for Premiere of Kirsten Childs Musical, Bella: An American Tall Tale by Andrew Gans

The musical is a co-production between Dallas Theater Center and Playwrights Horizons.

Hot Clip of the Day: School of Rock's Brandon Niederauer Celebrates Woodstock Hendrix Style

Watch as School of Rock standout Brandon Niederauer goes full on Hendrix for Woodstock's anniversary.

The New Burr, Sir: Brandon Victor Dixon To Join Hamilton August 23 by Robert Viagas

Busy summer continues for the star of Shuffle Along and the Ellis Island Ragtime.

Fuse Film Review: “The Witness” — A Brother’s Search to Expose the Myths of Kitty Genovese’s Murder by Arts Fuse Editor

The quest for answers about Kitty Genovese’s murder is really just a red herring for a much more personal journey.

Interview: Immersive Theatre Master Michael Counts on Following Dante to ‘Paradiso: Chapter 1′ by Jose Solis

Michael Counts is unarguably the Stephen Sondheim of immersive theatre, with each of his unique experiences topping the previous one in terms of scope and imagination. After reinventing bus …

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 8/18/16- MY FAIR LADY by Stage Tube

Today in 1981, the second Broadway revival of My Fair Lady opened at the Uris Theatre now the George Gershwin Theatre, where it ran for 120 performances. My Fair Lady is a musical based upon…

FIRST LISTEN: Barbra Streisand's 'Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway'! by BroadwayWorld

Below, get a first listen to Barbra Streisand's new album 'ENCORE Movie Partners Sing Broadway' in it's entirety The highly anticipated LP drops next Friday, August 26th.

Theatre News: Tom McKay to star in play about Shakespeare and his lover

Nick Dear's play Dedication investigates the relationship between the writer and the 3rd Earl of Southampton

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, August 18, 2016 by Susan Grace

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Are Subsidiary Rights Right for FringeNYC Authors? by Howard Sherman

Now in its 20th year, the New York International Fringe Festival, better known as FringeNYC, has presented nearly 4,000 productions for five-performance runs each summer, sustaining a beehiv…

Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin to Perform on The Tonight Show by Andrew Gans

The duo will celebrate Streisand’s forthcoming new recording.

Edinburgh Fringe: Fire Burn, The Tragedy of Macbeth by Laura Kressly

It must be rather dull hanging out on a Scottish Heath with your sisters, waiting for some poor soul to come along to manipulate to the point of ruin. Fire Burn: The Tragedy of Macbeth tries…

REVIEW: The League Of Youth, Theatre N16 ✭✭✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves The genius of this work is that it opens up to us what is really great about the writer: his vision of humanity, his craft as a composer of lyrical epics of the struggle of p…

Meanwhile, New York’s own fringe gets underway… by Nick Awde

As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe steams full ahead, on the other side of the Atlantic the New York International Fringe Festival, aka

Sven Ratzke: ‘I’m obviously influenced by Bowie but it’s not a tribute show’ by Paul Vale

It is perhaps fitting that ahead of the opening of the Edinburgh Fringe, an image of David Bowie was projected on to

Jo Crowley: ‘We’re interested in the work hiding between the cracks’ by Matt Trueman

The independent sector has few champions like Jo Crowley. It could do with more. In an era of straitened funding and inward-looking

A Conversation with Carla Ching

  Carla Ching is in full LA-mode: she calls us from the car in – you guessed it – immense traffic. She was rolling into a spacing rehearsal for her newest play, The Two Kids That Bl…

Theatre News: Total Theatre Awards Edinburgh Fringe shortlist announced

The shortlist recognises 26 productions across five categories

VIDEO: Lea Michele Dons a Hannibal Lecter Mask In All-New SCREAM QUEENS Promo! by TV News Desk

SCREAM QUEENS star Lea Michele shared a new teaser on Twitter yesterday, featuring Season 2 newbies Taylor Lautner and John Stamos alongside returning cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, Emma Ro…

Anika Noni Rose: Powerful Style by Suzy Evans

The Tony winner and Broadway favorite talks about guest-starring on Starz’s Power and why she goes after feminine style.

Look Out! Playwright Leslye Headland Has Her Eye on You by Alexis Soloski

The writer Leslye Headland’s new work is “The Layover,” which asks if we can ever really know each other, or ourselves.

#StageFaves: 8 of Our Favourite Olympic Fever Tweets

Every four years, we go absolutely wild for sports we know next to nothing about. Fencing? Get it on the telly. Synchronised swimming? Absolutely. Dressage? Bring it. We all love the Olympic…

Binari at Edinburgh festival review – dancing of infinite delicacy by Judith Mackrell

Assembly Hall, EdinburghBased on the songs and dances of traditional Korean funeral rites, this charming show conjures an astonishing atmosphere of beauty, grace and peaceWhen a traditional …

DVR Alert - Barbra Streisand & Alec Baldwin to Perform on NBC's TONIGHT SHOW by TV News Desk

NBC has announced that on Thursday, August 25th, Barbra Streisand and Alec Baldwin will appear for the full hour and perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON.

First rehearsal to final curtain, out-of-town actors call Chicago home by Kerry Reid

When rehearsal is over and the stage lights dim, a lot of Chicago stage artists head straight to the comforts of their own homes. But what about out-of-town talent? A number of Chicago's maj…

I’m Not Scared Of The Edinburgh Fringe, Says New CEO Of Edinburgh Fringe

Shona McCarthy, on whether she’s daunted by the pace of the Fringe’s growth: “I’m not intimidated, and continuous growth is not our primary objective. The Edinburgh F…

Review: Edinburgh review: Dublin Oldschool (Pleasance Theatre)

Emmet Kirwan's play is a railroading coming-of-age tale

Interviews: 90 Seconds With: Blanche McIntyre

We talked to the director about her process directing one of Shakespeare's last plays

Edinburgh Fringe: A Royal Flush by Thom Dibdin

Consistently absurdist: A bundle of guaranteed, surreal comedy, but nothing unexpected or ground-breaking, Cat O’ Nine Tales’ A Royal Flush is a safe bet for an hour of humour at the Fri…

BWW's On This Day - August 18, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on August 18 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Broadway AM Report, 8/18/2016 - WEST SIDE STORY and More! by Jessica Khan

Next up in our series of stars introducing BWW's morning feature is Joe Iconis portrait by Walter McBride, whose BROADWAY BOUNTY HUNTER is currently premiering in Boston

Suburbanite Feature: "A Look at the Fall/Winter Broadway Season" by Joseph Cervelli

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Family Fun Through the Ages by Michael Workman

Bitches review – Bola Agbaje reveals the private lives of vloggers by Michael Billington

Finborough, LondonThe award-winning playwright uses YouTube as a medium to explore body anxiety and racial tension in this punchy two-handerBola Agbaje has written a number of very good play…

Smother review – lust and claustrophobia in street dance romance by Judith Mackrell

Zoo Southside, EdinburghCharting a gay love affair from erotically charged beginnings to curdled passion, this expressive dance show covers thrilling new terrainHip-hop has progressed a long…

Almanac: William Haggard on delusions of grandeur by Terry Teachout

“Delusions of grandeur are stupid and delusions of past grandeur fatal.” William Haggard, The Arena

How Cirque du Soleil members prepare their bodies and minds for performances by USA Today

Welcome back to the Kit Kat Klub by Anne Marie Welsh

Lead actors are filling some big shoes as the revived ‘Cabaret’ tours the nation

Met Opera Steers Clear of Red Ink

Despite a record low in paid attendance last season, the Metropolitan Opera is on track to balance its budget for the second year in a row, company officials said.

Call Answered: Gustavo Pace: Naked Brazillian 2016 FringeNYC by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: Celebrating their 20th anniversary, FringeNYC is back in full swing! One of the shows in this year's FringeNYC is Gustavo Pace's "Naked Brazillian." It was Gustavo's story tha…

Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. Is in Talks for Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express by Jackson McHenry

Appropriately choosing yet another project with a plot that's centered around a major act of violence, Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. is reportedly in talks to join Kenneth Branagh's remake…

Sarasota Ballet to return to "Fall for Dance" by Carrie Seidman

Johan Kobborg and Alina Cojocaru to guest in Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" in October...... Read more »

Yiddish Art Trio at Pangea Three Cheers! And Oy Vey! by Sandi Durell

    By Myra Chanin   Now that I have figured out an easy way to get to the former Jewish Broadway (Second Avenue below 14th Street), I really appreciate Pangea – a wonderfu…

On the Couch with Ian Stenlake by Arts Review

Who is Ian Stenlake? Ian Stenlake is a Preacher’s kid who loves doing cryptic crosswords. A keen musician who has dabbled in acting both before and after graduating from NIDA in the 90…

Oxford Playhouse reopens after £800k refurbishment by David Hutchison

Oxford Playhouse is to officially reopen after an £800,000 refurbishment with a gala performance attended by Jeremy Irons and Sinead Cusack. The

Celia Imrie and Ben Miles to appear at this year’s HighTide Festival by Matthew Hemley

Actors Celia Imrie and Ben Miles will appear as part of this year’s HighTide Festival, in a programme that also features four

Photos: In pictures: Bryony Kimmings and cast rehearse A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer

The new musical opens at Home in Manchester before touring to Exeter and the National Theatre

The Sound of Music, Adelaide season by Rowan James

The Sound of Music is best known for its 1965 film adaptation renowned for the sweeping landscapes, the catchy Rodgers and Hammerstein tunes and of course, Julie Andrews. The movie is so we…

Edinburgh Fringe: Declaration by Laura Kressly

Sarah wants to know everything. She’s inquisitive, gregarious and energetic, the life and soul of any party. But now that she’s in her thirties and wants to start a family, she needs to …

Old Vic talent strand opens second year of applications by Matthew Hemley

A scheme for emerging talent run by the Old Vic in London has opened applications for its second year. The Old Vic

Whistleblower website to reveal ‘exploitation and abuse’ at Edinburgh Fringe by Matthew Hemley

An anonymous collective of artists and producers is conducting a survey of working conditions at the Edinburgh Fringe through a website that

Dancers’ development scheme expands nationwide by Georgia Snow

Industry support body Dancers’ Career Development has announced an expansion of a scheme aimed at helping professional dancers find careers after performance.

Awakening by Arts Review

Returning to Monash Uni Student Theatre (MUST) after the sell-out 2013 production Columbine, Green Room nominee Daniel Lammin and a team of talented young theatre makers honour the legacy o…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, August 18, 2016 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: #GroundhogDay is Still Coming to Bway, and so is @WeComeFromAway & #AlPacino! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre…

NEWS: Cast announced for American Wife world premiere, Q&A on 13 Sep by Press Releases

Casting has been announced for The American Wife, a new thriller coming to London's Park Theatre for a strictly limited season Park Theatre from 7 September to 1 October 2016, with a press n…

Review: Review: 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips (Shakespeare's Globe)

Kneehigh's fabulously footloose adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's WWII tale arrives at Shakespeare's Globe

Review: Edinburgh review: Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. (Traverse Theatre)

This revival of Alice Birch's provoking piece on language is a little too well behaved

#EdFringe Life: From chakra elephants to techno rom-com nightmares by Chris Grady

The challenge for anyone writing a show for young children is to find a way to give some additional depth or delight for the accompanying adults – be they parents, teachers or grannies. Ch…

Dead Royal by Arts Review

Gird your loins for a lacerating, camp-drenched celebration of narcissistic megalomania as London based Australian actor, Chris Ioan Roberts returns to Melbourne to present his acclaimed sho…

The Editor’s View: Should success in Rio inspire arts funding change? by Alistair Smith

Watching Team GB’s impressive medal haul at the Olympics, I’ve been thinking a lot about arts funding. Bear with me. At Atlanta

Our obsession with theatre etiquette is rooted in the past by Kirsty Sedgman

How should we behave when we visit the theatre? Who gets to say which actions are good or bad? Fuelled by recent

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Groundhog Day at the Old Vic Theatre by Emma Clarendon

This brand new musical to hit the London stage features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Danny Rubin – but does it prove to be a hit or a miss? The Guardian: ****Michael B…

MPavilion reveals highlights of 2016 program by Arts Review

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation and MPavilion have unveiled highlights of the 2016 program that features more than 400 free public events with more than 300 collaborators, including 31 educati…

Spotlight On...Ben Singer by Michael Block

Name: Ben SingerHometown: Greensboro, NCEducation: Eastman School of Music, not completedFavorite Credits: Orchestral tapper for MeatloafWhy theater?: I get to make emotional, intense music …

Groundhog Day: how does Minchin's musical compare to the much-loved film? by Ryan Gilbey

Bill Murray’s deadpan misanthrope is now a jock belting out showstoppers. So does this stage replay bring new shine to the quirky love story – or kill a classic?In the 23 years since Gro…

Organize! by Tracey Paleo

Veteran theater critic Myron Meisel applies his Harvard jurisprudence training to the myriad of legal issues facing the Los Angeles theater community including the lawsuit filed against Acto…

Fergus Morgan wins The Stage Critic Search 2016 by Matthew Hemley

Fergus Morgan has been named the winner of The Stage Critic Search 2016. Morgan, who represented the East of England in the

Ruby Glaskin: How do you make your Edinburgh Fringe show accessible? by Ruby Glaskin

Preparing for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe comes with an epic producing to-do list and an even bigger fundraising strategy. As a result,

Mark Shenton’s theatre picks: August 18 by Mark Shenton

With Edinburgh still in full swing, it remains relatively quiet on the London front, though there’s a big new play at the

Stephanie Street: Pregnant women deserve their (real, human) stories, too by Stephanie Street

My name is Stephanie and I am a pregnant actor. I make this declaration because I haven’t been able to get much

Million Dollar Mermaid: Annette Kellerman by Arts Review

Annette Kellerman pioneered competitive swimming for women, starred in American silent films, published books and inspired generations of women. Her life and achievements will now be honoure…

Theater News: Tony Winner Beth Leavel and More Set to Begin The Prom

The new musical comedy begins performances tonight at Alliance Theatre.

On the Couch with Richard Lewer by Arts Review

Who is Richard Lewer? I’m a Melbourne-based artist whose practice deals with contemporary social realism; exploring subcultures, fraternity, alienation and extreme behaviors or events to p…

Fringe Review: W.E.B. DU BOIS: A Man For All Times by Jonathan Mandell

There are few Americans who made a greater contribution to the nation’s cultural, civic and intellectual life in the 20th century than William Edward Berghardt DuBois, who lived an extraor…

If Edward Snowden starts talking to you on the big screen, you know this isn’t a regular movie by Tamara Chuang

Fathom Events, based in the Denver Tech Center, has figured out not only how to get people back into movie theaters, but get them to pay extra for a show. The company, which limits most of i…

Meet Playwright Megan Hill from ‘The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play Jazzercise This Weekend at The Klunch by Joel Markowitz

Megan Hill is not only the playwright of The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, but she gets a real workout playing the Instructor this weekend at The Klunch performing at The Capital Fringe…

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Comedy preview: Tales from a ribald marriage by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are rolling into Pittsburgh to bare all about their life together. Be prepared to blush.

Nathan Carroll to star as Terry Fox in Marathon of Hope: The Musical by J. Kelly Nestruck

The Dora Award-winning up-and-coming actor will play the Canadian cancer activist and icon in Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming world premiere

The Prom, from Drowsy Chaperone and Wedding Singer Creators, Begins Previews Tonight by Andrew Gans

Tony winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the Atlanta tryout.

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: August 18 by David Gewirtzman

Look at The Wiz With New Eyes! The Exclusive All-Female Photo Shoot by Michael Gioia

Broadway makeup artist Rachel Estabrook re-envisioned The Wiz characters all done up. Modern. Fierce. Femme. Female. We have an exclusive look at the photo shoot.

What to Expect From Broadway’s Holiday Inn by Ruthie Fierberg

Why this ode to the heyday of musicals (and the original movie) is exactly what the fall season needs.