Review: ‘The Outcasts of Poker Flat’ at The Catholic University of America by Coral Colón-Muñiz

The Outcasts of Poker Flats is the story of six uncanny people trapped together as they take shelter during a blizzard. Adapted from Bret Harte’s 1869 story of the same name, the one-act c…

Holiday Giveaway! by Serena

Just in time for the holidays, Broadway Wiz is giving a lucky fan the chance to win something from our new store! Winner gets a t-shirt, mug or tote bag.

Review: ‘Son of a Dog’ at Walnut Street Theatre by Celeste Mann

“Tawakalt ala Allah” is Arabic, and in English it means, “I rely on God”. This is the phrase that Gameel Al-Batouti uttered repeatedly as Egypt Air flight 990 went down on October 31…

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with ANGELA INGERSOLL by Michael J. Roberts

One of Chicago’s most talented entertainers, ANGELA INGERSOLL discusses her critically hailed performance as Judy [...]

SHINY! Lin- Manuel Miranda Channels Bowie! by Corine Cohen

Check out this rare recording of SHINY, Lin-Manuel Miranda demo for MOANA. It is amazing. Lin is hilarious. Go see the movie it opens on Wed in 3D. It is a must see for Lin-Manuel Miran…

There Are a Million Reasons to Be Glad Lady Gaga Is Back at Music Awards Shows, One Being Her Understated AMAs Performance by Dee Lockett

If you got used to seeing Lady Gaga steal the (award) show spotlight at the Golden Globes and Oscars of late, fear not, she still knows how to command a music awards show's stage. Gaga appea…

Review: A Thoroughly Modern ‘Sweet Charity’ Who Abandons Hope by Ben Brantley

Sutton Foster’s Charity is vaguely aware that becoming a doormat for men was a bad career choice in this revival at the Pershing Square Signature Center.

2016 American Music Awards Winners: Ariana Grande wins Artist of the Year, Drake & Twenty One Pilots also prevail by Daniel Montgomery

Ariana Grande pulled off a surprise victory for Artist of the Year at the 2016 American Music Awards — all the more surprising because it was her only nomination. Though perhaps we sho…

Off Broadway Review: Sutton Foster in ‘Sweet Charity’ by Gordon Cox

With Sutton Foster in the title role of “Sweet Charity,” we now know that even big, beautiful, corn-fed girls from the American heartland can be fragile Fellini waifs. Although c…

Call Answered: Facetime Interview with Peter Engel, Executive Producer of "Saved By The Bell" by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: "Call Me Adam" gets "Saved By The Bell" with executive producer Peter Engel, as we discuss his new memoir "I Was Saved By The Bell," sing the "Saved By The Bell" theme song, c…

American Music Awards guests talk 'Hamilton' and Pence by Nicole Evatt

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Stars at the American Music Awards are still thinking about the "Hamilton" cast's statement to Vice President-elect Mike Pence, for whic…

Falsettos. by Corine Cohen

Falsettos consists of two one-act musicals that premiered separately Off-Broadway:  March of the Falsettos (1981),  and Falsettoland (1990) This is my first time seeing Falsettos, and I ne…

'Sweet Charity' review: Sutton Foster steals the show

If Bob Fosse could see her now, what would he make of Charity Hope Valentine in the revisionist, Off-Broadway revival of "Sweet Charity" in a 222-seat theater? More to the point, would he an…

On the Couch with Tariro Mavondo by Arts Review

Who is Tariro Mavondo? Tariro Mavondo is a multi disciplinary storyteller and is a dynamic and captivating performer based in Melbourne. She was born in Zimbabwe, raised in Frankston and liv…

L.A. Theater Review: ‘The Beauty Queen of Leenane’ by Peter Debruge

Martin McDonagh’s 1996 play “The Beauty Queen of Lenane” was the first of half a dozen scripts to come pouring out of McDonagh during a particularly prolific period back in the mid…

#Hamilton answers the #NobleCall by Fairyprincessdiaries

This past weekend, The Fairy Princess was flown to Washington, D.C., to work on a journalism piece about the rise of Hate Crimes since the 2016 Election. Whist TFP was in D.C., VP Elect, Mik…

More Than A Boy by Arts Review

Directed by Australian theatre luminary David Bell (End of the Rainbow, Gloria) with musical direction by revered composer Andrew McNaughton, rising theatre star Tom Oliver (Rolling Thunder …

Review: School of Rock at curtainup.com-London by Lizzie Loveridge

School of Rock comes to London with its talented teams of children playing their own instruments in this feel good family musical. . . . Read More -

Review:The Servant Of Two Masters at curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

TNFA's production of Carlo Goldoni's farce will be heaven for spectators swept up in its silliness . . .

Review: Sweet Charity at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

smartly streamlined - Sutton Foster is a delightful Charity Hope Valentine in this smartly streamlined reviva

Cititour Review: Sweet Charity by Brian Scott Lipton

You will probably have to leap to the box office immeditely if you want any chance to see Tony winner Sutton Foster in the New Group’s utterly captivating re-imagination of the classic 196…

Sweet Charity – Sweeter & Tougher Than Ever by Sandi Durell

      By Sandi Durell     Charity Hope Valentine is fresh, sweet yet tough, and reimagined in the form of Sutton Foster as she brings her farm girl innocence to The…

Theatre Review: Faction of Fools ‘The Merchant of Venice’ at Gallaudet Eastman Studio by Elle Marie Sullivan

William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” follows Antonio a merchant and his friend Bassanio who is in love with Portia. Bassanio needs money to go to Belmont and win Portia’s h…

The Screwtape Letters by Arts Review

Providing a humorously accurate insight into the frailties of human nature, Clock & Spiel Productions presents, in a special new adaptation for the stage, CS Lewis’ brilliantly…

See How the Critics Reviewed Sutton Foster in Sweet Charity by Robert Viagas

The two-time Tony winner stars in a revival of the Cy Coleman/Dorothy Fields musical.

Theatre Review: ‘Much A Do About Nothing’ by U.S. Naval Academy Masqueraders by Raychel Harvey-Jones

  The war is over, and love is in the air although some may not realize it in this Shakespearean comedy classic performed by Midshipmen from this historic institution. “Much A Do …

Chicago Theater Review: THE FUNDAMENTALS (Steppenwolf Theatre Company) by Lawrence Bommer

“RESOURCEFUL, GRACEFUL”—AND RUTHLESS Corporate corruption—it’s not just an oxymoron. We associate it with crimes in the suites–but there’s also a trickle-down contamination…

Steven Van Zandt: 'Hamilton' cast bullied Mike Pence

"It was the most respectful, benign form of bullying ever," rock musician says.        

Los Angeles Theater Review: ICEBERGS (Geffen) by Jason Rohrer

METHANE DEPOSIT A new play opened at the Geffen this week. It is called Icebergs, and it was written by Alena Smith. It was directed by Playhouse artistic director Randall Arney. It is a sho…

Australian Producer of CABARET Pens Happy 50th Birthday Letter to the Iconic Musical by BroadwayWorld

Written by David M. Hawkins - Australian Producer of Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and tours of Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Lillias White, Ben Vereen, Macy Gray, Melanie, Helen Reddy,…

Original A CHORUS LINE Cast Member John Mineo Dies at 74 by Ashlee Latimer

BroadwayWorld is sad to report that John Mineo, an original cast member of both the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of A Chorus Line, has died at the age of 74.

Dead Poets Society - A Moving Experience by Judd Hollander

Reviewed by JUDD HOLLANDERIt's a tough job to transfer an acclaimed movie to the stage, but playwright Tom Schulman gets it right with the stage version of Dead Poets Society, based on his 1…

Women In Voice 2016 by Sonny Clarke

The last time I saw Women in Voice (WIV) was the early nineties when they played at the Sitting Duck Café in West End. From the depths of my time-addle-memory I recall a second-story venue …

Sweet Charity Review: Sutton Foster in Escapist Revival by Jonathan Mandell

Leigh Silverman, director of the 50th anniversary Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity starring Sutton Foster, recently spoke about art being “a tool for education, revolution, and resist…

First Person Arts presents Nimisha Ladva’s ‘Uninvited Girl: An Immigrant Story’ by Alaina Mabaso

Natasha Ladva's First Person Arts show gave its audience front row seats to the life of a suddenly undocumented immigrant. Alaina Mabaso reviews.

Let the power of 'Hamilton' speak louder than a Twitter feud by Charles McNulty

Forgive me if I don't take this moment to congratulate the theater community on its self-congratulatory outcry against our new tweeter-in-chief Donald Trump, who used his megaphone this week…

Aisle View: Sutton's Sweet (& Funny) Charity by Steven Suskin

First Nighter: 'Kingdom Come,' 'Ultimate Beauty Bible' Angrily Go After Women's Issues by David Finkle

I won't hold out for either play being entirely persuasive, but they add substantially to the national discussion of revelations

First Nighter: 'Kingdom Come,' 'Ultimate Beauty Bible' Angrily Go After Women's Issues by David Finkle

In Kingdom Come, Samantha, or Sammy, is an obese young Carson City, Nevada woman for whom it's painful even to get out of

Review: Sweet Charity

The New Group reimagines the classic Broadway musical for a cozy off-Broadway venue.

If You Could See Her Now: ‘Sweet Charity’ by Matthew Wexler

It’s a full circle moment in the career of Sutton Foster, who stars in The New Group’s intimate and beautifully staged revival of Sweet Charity. Foster’s breakout role came in 2002 whe…

BWW Review: Jason Sudeikis Stars in CSC's Crisp and Engaging Stage Premiere of DEAD POETS SOCIETY by Michael Dale

While the work of director John Doyle has been a frequent presence at Classic Stage Company for the past few years, his tenure as the company's artistic director gets off to an impressive st…

Sweet Charity with Sutton Foster: Review, pics, video by New York Theater

Leigh Silverman, the director of the 50th anniversary Off-Broadway revival of Sweet Charity starring Sutton Foster, recently spoke about art being “a tool for education, and revolution, an…

SWEET CHARITY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Poor Charity Hope Valentine: so lovely, so talented, so awash in an identity crisis.

Review: Roz and Ray (Victory Gardens Theater) by Catey Sullivan

Victory Garden's Roz and Ray, by Karen Hartman, is both sobering and upsetting. It is also commands your attention. Hartman has captured a world of Big Pharma injustice in the two-person dra…

Review: Finding Yourself Underneath the Northern Lights by Michael Block

By Ed MalinRenowned playwright Israel Horovitz has a new play at LaMaMa.  Barefoot Theatre Company and Compagnia Horovitz-Paciotto present Gloucester Stage Company’s production of Man…

Review: Innocuous Remarks Double as Cutting Commentary in ‘Abigail’s Party’ by Ken Jaworowski

This deft revival of a Mike Leigh play, set at a drunken suburban soiree, lays bare the disappointment behind seemingly self-satisfied guests.

Eccentrics, their fans flock to city known for other parade

Political satire mixed with the absurd in Pasadena on Sunday, as eccentrics and their fans gathered for the annual Doo Dah Parade. Participants romped through a rare Southern California rain…

Sutton Foster’s Gritty ‘Sweet Charity’ Does Fellini Proud – Review by Jeremy Gerard

If your heart doesn’t break a little for Charity Hope Valentine, you might consider a transplant. As embodied in (another) career-making performance by Sutton Foster, this taxi dancer…

Impressions of: National Intimacy Month featuring Chelsea Murphy and Magda San Millan, B.S Movement & the feath3r theory by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: National Intimacy Month featuring Chelsea Murphy and Magda San Millan, B.S Movement & the feath3r theory, "Similarities between art-making and lovemaking drive the impetu…

Impressions of: Liz Gerring Dance Company’s "(T)here to (T)here" at Baryshnikov Arts Center as part of the White Light Festival by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: Liz Gerring Dance Company’s (T)here to (T)here at Baryshnikov Arts Center as part of the White Light Festival, "From the first jeté, Gerring and her dancers bring a…

The Hamilton-Pence Incident Was More Than Just a Distraction by Mark Harris

Of course the home of Hamilton would turn out to be the room where it happened. The reignition of the culture wars, with the arts as the battlefield — a form of jousting so antiq…

John Fleck’s Discord and Verisimilitude by Sandi Durell

    By Marcina Zaccaria     As one of the NEA-4, battling obscenity charges along with Karen Finley, Holly Hughes, and Tim Miller, John Fleck was a pivotal figure in a Su…

Blaque Showgirls – Malthouse Theatre by Keith Gow

Ginny (Bessie Holland) is growing up in Chitole, a small town where the locals – both Indigenous and non-Indigenous – don’t accept her as Aboriginal because of her light skin. …

Nijinsky by Arts Review

Even for those who have never seen a ballet, the very word, Nijinsky, conjures up visions of an exotic dancer reputed to have been the greatest male ballet dancer in the world. That is, of c…

Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ by Toby Zinman

The Walnut Street Theatre's spectacular 'The Wizard of Oz' brings back your old friends with some new innovations. Toby Zinman reviews.

Review: ‘Seussical The Musical’ at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis by Charles Green

This production of Seussical, at the Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, brings the fun, whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life. With music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, who bo…

Zora Neale Hurston: a Theatrical Biography by Cynthia Allen

Laurence Holder’s impressive bioplay celebrates the 125th anniversary of Zora Neale Hurston’s birth and her phenomenal literary accomplishments. Zora once said: “The present was an eg…

Neil Patrick Harris Worries About Why Trump Would Ask For An Apology From Hamilton by Kat Ward

Triple threat Neil Patrick Harris, for one, doesn't think the Hamilton cast has anything to say sorry for. In an already-infamous controversy, the audience of Friday night's performance of H…

Strong plans for Queensland Theatre, delivers exciting initiatives for QLD Artists by Sonny Clarke

Like a baseball player calling his shot, Sam Strong stepped up to the plate of the Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) Artistic Directorial-ship in 2015 with a clear vision for the beloved stat…

Review: ‘Schoolgirl Figure’ at Cohesion Theatre by Patricia Mitchell

Puberty is the worst thing that ever happened to me. I looked fabulous at age ten. This weekend, Schoolgirl Figure, a play written by Wendy MacLeod, opened at Cohesion Theatre Company (“Co…

'Sweet Charity': Theater Review by David Rooney

Sutton Foster returns to the stage between seasons of 'Younger' to play the unlucky-in-love dancehall hostess in this musical based on Federico Fellini's 'Nights of Cabiria.'

Here's What Mike Pence Had to Say About His Visit to Hamilton by Lindsey Sullivan

The reviews are in! Following Vice President Elect Mike Pence's visit to Hamilton on November 18, many have offered their thoughts on the company's speech, which was delivered by Bra…

Sweet Charity, New York — ‘An ersatz swingathon’

Sutton Foster adds new life to Neil Simon’s musical but the sexual politics need updating

The Sewing Group, Royal Court — ‘Intriguing’

Cross-stitch, espionage and possibly time-travel converge in E.V. Crowe’s new play

Walnut Street Theatre presents ‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ by Toby Zinman

The Walnut Street Theatre's musical, magical 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' keeps the cold outside. Toby Zinman reviews.

“Sweet Charity” in Trump Time: “There’s Gotta Be Something Better than This”! by Patrick Pacheco

Charity Valentine, the indomitable dance hall hostess is back, and in the parlance of classic movie ads, the New Group has got her. Now in its 20th year, the non-profit off-Broadway company,…

Watch: Miranda talks 'The Rock' singing

Lin-Manuel Miranda shares his thoughts on 'Moana' star Dwayne Johnson's singing style.        

Review: ‘A Tuna Christmas’ at Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater and Children’s Theater by Johnna Leary

Expertly directed by Scott Ruble to evoke every last bit of comedy, A Tuna Christmas, written by Jason Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, features the charming and often chaotic holiday ev…

Theater Review: Can Sweet Charity Still Work? by Jesse Green

Probably the strangest and least revivable Broadway genre is the midcentury hooker musical comedy. Shows like Irma La Douce (first produced in 1956), New Girl in Town (1957), and House of Fl…

Broadway Law: “Shuffle Along” Suit Follows “Comet” Settlement by Patrick Pacheco

The legal salvos flying over the program billing in “The Great Comet of 1812” were happily resolved just before that Broadway musical opened to very strong notices.  But then just o…

LadyCake – Three Birds Theatre by James Jackson

There’s something exquisite about entering the Trades Hall to see LadyCake. It’s the slight vertigo that derives from crossing the threshold of time: walking up that darkly lit stairwell…

A fever dream come to life in ‘Poor People’s TV Room’ by Celia Wren

The performance at the American Dance Institute in Rockville featured dance, spoken word and more.

Lin-Manuel Miranda talks bad English accents

Lin-Manuel Miranda will offer his version of an English accent in the upcoming 'Mary Poppins' sequel. He stars as a lamplighter named Jack in 'Mary Poppins Returns.'     …

Mike Pence 'wasn't offended' by Hamilton cast's message

Vice President-elect Mike Pence spoke to Chris Wallace after attending a performance of "Hamilton"        

Review: Akram Khan’s Giselle, Sadler’s Wells by Emily May

English National Ballet (ENB) are fast becoming one of the most intriguing companies at work in the UK today. Under the artistic direction of Tamara Rojo, they have collaborated with choreog…

'Normal Heart' gets a searing revival at Ion by James Hebert

The men in Larry Kramer’s “The Normal Heart” come from many walks of life, but in Ion Theatre’s bracing revival of the 1985 play, they all pad across the stage the same way: barefo…

Othello: The Remix by Joel Benjamin

In this smart, clever version of the story, Iago, slightly uptight longtime member of Othello’s crew believes that he is not appreciated when newcomer Cassio, a much happier rapper who jus…

At Steppenwolf, a hotel where job advancement means selling out by Chris Jones

Anyone who ever has worked in customer service will tell you that the actual provision of service — doing something nice for someone who might well appreciate your effort — is not the ma…

The Trump-‘Hamilton’ controversy shows why live theater still matters by Peter Marks

Theater makers of all ages should reflect on what the squabble over Vice President-elect Mike Pence's attendance has awakened.

This Town Hall will not be televised. by Micheline Auger

The Revolution will not be televised.” – Gil Scott Heron It’s 7:43 on a Sunday morning and I’m in a Hampton’s Inn hotel room in Pensacola Florida. Last night wa…

First Nighter: 'Kingdom Come,' 'Ultimate Beauty Bible' Angrily Go After Women's Issues by David Finkle

The quirky genius that is Alton Brown by Mark Kennedy / Ap Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK — Alton Brown thinks about food differently than you do. You don’t get obsessive with hummus. He does. You don’t research the long, weird history of nutmeg or put sumac in eve…

Review: School of Rock, New London Theatre by Rob Ellis

I must admit I chuckled when I read Andrew Lloyd Webber and Julian Fellowes were going to turn School of Rock into a stage musical. Richard Linklater’s 2003 movie is the ultimate anti-esta…

Review: Princess, LOST Theatre by Callum McCartney

The princess. Often in fairy-tales they have been the rescued, the man obsessed with nothing in place of a Bechdel Test. The world has since moved on and this brand-new dance piece from Stua…

Yummy holiday dessert idea: Lillian Hellman’s peach cobbler (video recipe) by Lorraine Treanor

For all of you not excited about serving a traditional pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we suggest playwright Lillian Hellman’s peach cobbler, seen here being prepared by Executive C…

Coming Attractions: November 20 through December 6 — What Will Light Your Fire by Arts Fuse Editor

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

Holiday Inn: Watch and Listen by Rory McGregor

Roundabout proudly presents the Broadway premiere of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. In this American classic, Jim leaves show business in New York behind to set up his own farm house in Conn…

SNL Pokes Fun at Pence/Hamilton Incident by Robert Viagas

The quips came in the show’s cold open, which found Alec Baldwin returning as Trump for the first time post election.

President-Elect Donald Trump Versus ‘Hamilton’: Gerard & Roth On The Dynamic Duel by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline's Jeremy Gerard and Jujamcyn Theatres president Jordan Roth talk about the state of the industry, the only stipulation being no holds barred. GERARD: Vice President-elec…

Critic’s Notebook: ‘Hamilton’ Duel: Addressing the President-Elect on His Own Blunt Terms by Ben Brantley

In delivering his plea to Mike Pence after the show, the Broadway actor Brandon Victor Dixon was also speaking to Donald J. Trump, meeting directness with directness.

BWW Interview - Special 'Tracy Trifecta' Series: Nikki Blonsky Shares Fond HAIRSPRAY Memories by Caryn Robbins

Today, Blonsky shares her fondest memories from the film, including meeting John Travolta for the very first time, and explains why she believes the message of Hairspray is one that still r…

Trump vs. Hamilton. Great Comet and #FairWageOnstage Win and Win and Win. The Week in NY Theater by New York Theater

When President-elect Donald Trump Tweeted this week “The Theater must always be a safe and special place,” it was part of his eruption against the cast of Hamilton for directly addressin…

A Hilarious God Sits Down To Explain It All To You, Sort Of by Bill Hirschman

God is just like you and me – genial, well-meaning, chatty and, while omniscient and omnipotent, also flawed enough to make universe-shaking mistakes. At least that’s the God that actor …

Mike Pence ‘Wasn’t Offended’ By ‘Hamilton’ Cast’s Statement by Alex Stedman

Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s demands that the cast of “Hamilton” apologize to Mike Pence for its statement on Friday, the future vice president took a much more m…

Mike Pence on 'Hamilton' Statement: "I Wasn't Offended"

Though Donald Trump has demanded an apology from the cast and #BoycottHamilton was trending, the vp-elect told the 'Fox News Sunday' host, "If you haven't seen the show, go to see it, it is …

This Week on Broadway for November 20, 2016: Sweet Charity, Finian’s Rainbow, and Dead Poets Society by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk about Pence sees Hamilton, The New Group’s production of Sweet Charity, Finian’s Rainbow @ Irish Repertory Theatre, The…

“Bring on the Joy” with Angel City Chorale – at Wilshire United Methodist Church by Pauline Adamek

This holiday season enjoy a stunning choral exploration from the acclaimed Angel City Chorale that features Classical, Traditional, Spirited Contemporary, and Gospel R&B. In addition t…

What It Was Like Outside the Theatre When Pence Attended Hamilton by Michael Gioia

As debate continues about what happened the night the Vice President-Elect attended Hamilton, BC/EFA executive director Tom Viola shared a firsthand account of what transpired outside the th…

Gideon Ponders Life in his Playhouse by Sandi Durell

    By Martha Wade Steketee     Performer Gideon Irving claims he surfs couches as a professional house guest in exchange for his intimate performances. In fact, he’ll …

INTERVIEW: Comedy trio Sleeping Trees on… Scrooge & the Seven Dwarves by Helen McWilliams

The show is Scrooge and The Seven Dwarves, it is a mash up of A Christmas Carol and Snow White, with a whole host of other stories appearing as well.

National Ballet's Onegin full of dancer debuts by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Altogether, nine performers are making role or company debuts in 2016 production, opening Nov. 23.

Meet the Cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s ‘Children of Eden’: Part 4: Kevin James Logan by Joel Markowitz

In part four of a series of interviews with the cast of Damascus Theatre Company’s Children of Eden, meet Kevin James Logan. Joel: Where have local theatergoers seen you perform before on …

Hamilton Chicago Show Interrupted by Angry Trump Supporter by Devon Ivie

Donald Trump and Mike Pence's fun Hamilton-filled weekend just got another chapter in the Windy City. As reported by BroadwayWorld, during a Saturday evening performance of Hamilton at Chica…

STAGE TUBE: Alec Baldwin's Trump Returns to SNL, Talks Hamilton and First Week as President-Elect by Stage Tube

Alec Baldwin returned to SNL last night with his now-iconic Trump impression for the episode's cold open, which featured a recap of Trump's first week as President-elect of the United States…

Review: ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at Imagination Stage by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

Imagination Stage serves up a charming and delightful holiday treat with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. This timeless 1994 Broadway musical was adapted for the stage from the Academy Award…

Mike Pence Enjoyed Hamilton; Was Not Offended By the Cast by Michael Gioia

In an interview on Fox News Sunday, the Vice President-Elect said that the Hamilton cast members’ concerns were heard.

Performance of Chicago 'Hamilton' disrupted by Chris Jones

An audience disruption took place at the Saturday evening production of "Hamilton" at the PrivateBank Theatre in downtown Chicago. According to audience member Brea Hayes of Batavia, who wa…

‘Found’ at Philadelphia Theatre Company by Tim Dunleavy

They say people don’t write letters anymore, but I don’t think that’s true. So says the leading character in the opening moments of Found, an offbeat comic musical that puts as much em…

Trump slams 'SNL,' doubles down on 'Hamilton'

And Alec Baldwin is standing by with a cold dose of reality.        

Zoe Lyons review – diverting riffs on outsider life by Brian Logan

Leicester Square theatre, London The comedian’s Little Misfit show takes aim at tribalism, social awkwardness and British reserve, though her potent wit should land more blowsBy Zoe Lyons�…

Mike Pence Says He ‘Wasn’t Offended’ by This Whole Hamilton Situation by Devon Ivie

Despite Donald Trump having lots (and lots) of thoughts and feelings on why the cast of Hamilton should apologize to Mike Pence, the Vice President-elect is now saying that he "wasn't o…

RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

It's been tempting, over the course of this long, hyperpoliticized year, and especially during the past (yikes) tumultuous week and a half, to want to check out entirely.

Chita Rivera **** by Barry

Chita: A Legendary Celebration  By: Paulanne Simmons At an age when many people enjoy sitting by the pool sipping a Diet Coke, Chita Rivera is still doing what she knows and loves best:…

Challenging Perspectives on Auditions for the Differently Abled by [email protected] (ramona)

By Aaron Sawyer, Sidney T. Smith. Aaron Sawyer and Sidney T. Smith write about Unified Access Auditions at Red Theater in Chicago, IL.

Competition Prize: Jessica Russell meets her #StageFave Kerry Ellis

Jessica Russell was the lucky winner in our #KerryIsMyFave competition. Her killer prize? Not only tickets for two to MURDER BALLAD at Cadogan Hall, but a chance to meet star Kerry Ellis one…

Breaking News: Mike Pence Talks HAMILTON 'Great, Great Show' and Was He Offended? by BroadwayWorld

On Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace asked Vice President-elect Mike Pence about his experience seeing HAMILTON, and the post-show speech by the cast which has ignited an online controvers…

NEWS: Young Vic announces new shows from award-winning emerging directors by Emma Clarendon

Lucy J Skilbeck and Nancy Medina both won the Genesis Future Directors Awards for 2017 and will direct three plays between them, to be shown at the Young Vic.  From March 22nd…

Broadway By Design: Bradley King?and Paloma Young Bring NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 from Page to Stage by Nicole Rosky

In Broadway by Design, BroadwayWorld will be shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. Today, we continue the series with Bradley Kingand Paloma Young…

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Nov. 20 to 26 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Playday Mayday from Uncalled For, Public Recordings Performance Projects’ Capitalist Duets, dance from Yvonne Ng.

Donald Trump Continues His Hamilton Attacks, Says the Show Is ‘Highly Overrated’ by Devon Ivie

The saga of Mike Pence's boo-tastic visit to see Hamilton on Friday evening continues, with Donald Trump once again choosing to bash the Broadway musical for its supposed rudeness toward his…

They turned 'The Bodyguard' into a musical, and it's premiering in N.J. by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The musical version of "The Bodyguard" makes its American debut in Whitney Houston's home state Nov. 25. Will faithful fans leave satisfied?

Films of Fields #6: “It’s the Old Army Game” by Trav S.D.

We’ll be blogging about comedian W.C. Fields all through November and December as part of our tribute to the comedian called Fields Fest.  For a full list upcoming live Fields Fest e…

Yesterday’s W.C. Fields History Walk by Trav S.D.

It was a lovely day in NYC for yesterday’s W.C. Fields History Walk, led by Kevin Fitzpatrick, which focused on the places where W.C. Fields lived, worked and recreated in the Broadway…

A New Model of Female Producers: The WP Lab by [email protected] (ramona)

By Liz Olson, Pearl Hodiwala, Kristen Luciani, Rachel Karpf Reidy, Rachel Sussman. Five of the women producers from the 2014–2016 WP Lab report on producing the Pipeline Festival in partne…

For 2nd day, Trump demands apology from cast of 'Hamilton'

NEW YORK (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump, in the midst of choosing his Cabinet, took time out Sunday for a second day to criticize the cast of the Broadway musical "Hami…

Trump Supporter Interrupts Hamilton in Chicago; Trump Tweets Again by Michael Gioia

Following Vice President-Elect’s visit to Broadway, Trump supporters respond to the theatre community.

Hamilton: Donald Trump supporter interrupts performance by shouting 'We won, you lost, get over it, f**k you' by Jack Shepherd, Jack Shepherd

The President-elect recently asked the cast to apologise for how they treated Mike Pence

Donald Trump Still Doesn’t Like ‘SNL’: “Nothing Funny At All”; ‘Hamilton’ “Overrated”, He Hears by Greg Evans

Filling an entire White House cabinet apparently leaves plenty of time for the future leader of the free world to continue reviewing television comedies and Broadway smashes. This morning, P…

Annie is a Bright Star! by Serena

Meet Broadway Wiz Bright Star, Annie from Harrisburg, PA. Annie is a big fan of Jeremy Stolle and she's also made friends online through her love of Phantom!

Barely-a-review: Testing my prejudices with No Man’s Land by Ian Foster

I try to test my prejudices when it comes to playwrights for whom I have little fondness but the reality is that its hard to psyche yourself up in the name of being open-minded. Harold Pinte…

George Soros: The Influential Author by Rino16

According to the Forbes Magazine, George Soros is one of the best-selling authors in the United States. He has authored over 14 books that offer insight into how he approaches business and i…

White Shark Media Helps People Build Their Brands by Rino16

One of the important aspects of business is advertising. This is often what large businesses use in order to bring forth greater success with their new products or promotions. While successf…

Trump Hits HAMILTON Again on Twitter - 'highly overrated, should immediately apologize' by BroadwayWorld

Just when you thought it might be over, President-elect Donald Trump again sounded off about Broadway's HAMILTON on Twitter early Sunday morning.

BWW's On This Day - November 20, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 20 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Gender-blind Shakespeare

As Glenda Jackson appears in London as King Lear, test yourself to see how much you know about other examples of gender blind casting

A Latte Conversation With Holiday Inn’s Lora Lee Gayor by [email protected]

By Amy Sapp How do take your coffee? My go-to coffee order is typically iced coffee, and then I do a little bit of soy milk and a Splenda. It is very simple, very easy. Then, hot coffee is t…

NEWS: Compagnie XY return to London for UK premiere of It’s Not Yet Midnight by Emma Clarendon

French Compagnie XY will premiere their new show It’s Not Yet Midnight…. at London's Roundhouse from 10 to 23 April 2017.

What goes on in the wings: actors' backstage secrets by Imogen Carter and Kathryn Bromwich

From knitting and piano-playing to late-night poker games, eight stars including Mark Rylance, Anne-Marie Duff and Niamh Cusack reveal allBrought up in Greenwich, London, Dominic Cooper trai…

The Sewing Group review – stitches in time by Susannah Clapp

Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, Royal Court, LondonEV Crowe explores the disorienting effects of technology in her cryptic new playEV Crowe’s new play, The Sewing Group, is a sly thing. It begin…

School of Rock review – top marks for Andrew Lloyd Webber by Susannah Clapp

New London theatreLloyd Webber delivers a rabble-rousing musical with a big heart and the best drilled young actors this side of MatildaHere is the family Christmas outing solved. Andrew Llo…

London Stories: Made By Migrants review – raw and illuminating by Susannah Clapp

Battersea Arts Centre, LondonPeople from elsewhere who have made London their home speak openly in an immersive experience that touches heartsThe young woman serving home-made coconut cake i…

Lin-Manuel Miranda: the bard of Broadway by Alexis Soloski

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop musical, Hamilton, has reignited Broadway. But his talent doesn’t end there. Alexis Soloski finds out moreCreator and star of the musical phenomenon Hamilton…

Harriet Martineau Dreams of Dancing review – drawing-room antics by Clare Brennan

Live theatre, NewcastleShelagh Stephenson’s play about the radical thinker’s stay on Tyneside provides a witty examination of her ideas but not much dramaLike the quilt its female charac…

Rambert: The Creation review – impeccable, if a little coy by Luke Jennings

Sadler’s Wells, LondonRambert dance Haydn beautifully, but was the Garden of Eden quite this decorous?Mark Baldwin, artistic director of Rambert, is not a man to shrink from a challenge. J…

An Experiment In Musical Theatre by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Hannah Elsy met Julian Eaves to discuss why she set up The Lowdown, the only public scratch night exclusively for new musical theatre in London. This post An Experiment In Mu…

My Name is Gideon

My Name is Gideon: I'm Probably Going To Die, Eventually Off Broadway, All For One at Rattlestick Theater Reviewed by Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti BOTTOM LINE: My Name is Gideon is a cabinet of cu…

David Hallberg to return to the ballet stage in The Australian Ballet’s Coppélia by Deborah Jones

AFTER a long recuperation after injury, American danseur noble David Hallberg will return to the ballet stage in December – in a place and a part not many would have anticipated. Hallb…

Why We Need To Be Okay With Millennials Managing Upwards by Sarah Marczynski

With 53.5 million Millennials in the workplace, chances are very high that you have come across one at work. You probably have some working in the office next to you. A February 2016 article…

Trump Supporter Shouts Profanities And Interrupts HAMILTON In Chicago by Alan Henry

BroadwayWorld has learned that a Trump supporter interrupted the Saturday evening performance of Hamilton in Chicago. An audience member seated in the balcony allegedly shouted 'We won You L…

Oscar-winning Marion Cotillard couldn't wait for 'Allied' to start filming by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"I read the script four years ago and fell in love with it," the actor says.

Q&A: St. Louis native makes effects magic happen at Disney Studios by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

It’s not hard for Marlon West to get animated about work. No doubt that has a lot to do with his place of employment: Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Preview: The stars come out to shine for holiday movie season by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Special effects are fun, but actors still matter.

Stephen Hough — pianist, writer, composer, polymath — returns to Powell Hall by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

One of the brightest lights in the world of classical music will perform next weekend with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Music review: Music of tragedy and hope from Robertson and the SLSO by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ives, Adams and Mozart meet.

Alibaba, 'Harry Potter' producer to make 'Warriors' movie by Louise Watt

BEIJING (AP) -- The film unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and the British "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman announced Sunday that they will make a fantasy…

Theater News: Ciara Renée Set to Play Final Performance in Tick, Tick... BOOM!

Renée originated the role of Susan in this revival.

Special Reports: With Sweet Charity and Finian's Rainbow, Off-Broadway Welcomes Little "Big Musicals"

Two nonprofits, the New Group and the Irish Repertory Theatre, are making a splash with their downsized versions of large-scale classics, featuring Broadway stalwarts like Sutton Foster and …

Theater News: Jessica Hecht Bids Farewell to Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof

Hecht plays her final performance as Golde.

Donald Trump supporters call for 'Hamilton' boycott in defense of Mike Pence by Seth Kelley, Seth Kelley

Supporters of Donald Trump and Mike Pence started the hashtag #BoycottHamilton to defend the vice president-elect who was booed while attending the Broadway show "Hamilton" Friday night, and…

Take the Kids to See ‘James and The Giant Peach, JR.’ at The Alliance Theatre Today at 2 PM at Mountain View High School in Centreville by Guest Author

Join the Alliance Theatre for their final performance today at 2 PM as they present one of Roald Dahl’s most famous characters on a family friendly musical adventure. Featuring a wickedly …

Alibaba, 'Harry Potter' producer to make 'Warriors' movie

BEIJING (AP) -- The film unit of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has announced that British "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman will produce a fantasy movie &q…

Playbill Vault's Today in Theatre History: November 20 by David Gewirtzman

MAC’s They Write the Songs Concert Held Tonight by Michael Gioia

The annual evening features a performance from Lindsay Mendez.

Sweet Charity Opens Tonight by Olivia Clement

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster stars as Charity Hope Valentine in the intimate revival at the Signature Center Off-Broadway.

50 Years of Cabaret: The Surprisingly Transformative Journey of a Broadway Classic by Logan Culwell-Block

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Kander & Ebb's Cabaret, Playbill.com creates a full evolutionary timeline of the piece since its 1966 premiere.

A Wild New Musical From the Force Behind Rent and In The Heights by Adam Hetrick

A rollercoaster tragedy inspires Off-Broadway’s dark musical Ride the Cyclone at MCC.

Life is a Cabaret , Take a Look Back at the Show on Its 50th Anniversary by Hannah Vine

The groundbreaking Kander and Ebb musical opened November 20, 1966.

Stage preview: Holiday tradition 'A Christmas Story' dances onto the Benedum stage by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For 15 years, the 24-hour marathon of “A Christmas Story” has been destination TV for holiday revelers. It’s back again this year, beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 24 on TBS — but you can ge…

2Do this week, Nov. 20-26: Cultural events around Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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