Josh Groban Extends Broadway Run in The Great Comet by Adam Hetrick

An additional block of tickets has just been released for the musical.

A Quick Chat With Aaron Robuck about Bare: A Pop Opera by Maddi Ostapiw

A cult favourite amongst many musical theatre fans, Bare: A Pop Opera is a modern show that tells the story of a group of teens trying to understand who they are and where they fit in to the…

BWW Review: Exhilarating and Original DEAR EVAN HANSEN Moves To Broadway by Michael Dale

While FUN HOME and HAMILTON have certainly not been the only high-quality new musicals to hit Broadway in the past two seasons, they've both displayed the kind of originality and relevance i…

Local Theater Singers Invited To Open Mike Cabaret In Delray by Bill Hirschman

South Florida singers, especially theater actors, often seek a place to try out new material, a haunt where they can keep their chops honed, a venue to show off a range their colleagues migh…

Review: Dear Evan Hansen

Ben Platt battles loneliness in the age of the Internet as the star of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's new Broadway musical.

Cheryl Strayed’s Advice Becomes Theatre by Michael Schulman

Early in 2010, Cheryl Strayed got an e-mail from an acquaintance, Steve Almond, who wrote an advice column—Dear Sugar—for the literary Web site The Rumpus. Strayed was living in Portland…

Fun in “La La Land” by Anthony Lane

Boy meets girl, stuck in a traffic jam, and honks at her. Girl gives boy the finger. Boy drives on. Boy meets girl again, in a bar, and brushes past. Girl thinks boy is a jerk. Boy meets gir…

Showbiz Nation LIVE! Interview with JACK KENN, VP of BLUE MAN GROUP Las Vegas by Michael J. Roberts

JACK KENN, Vice President of BLUE MAN GROUP Las Vegas, discusses what makes the newly [...]

Review: In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ a Lonely Teenager, a Viral Lie and a Breakout Star by Charles Isherwood

This gorgeous heartbreaker of a musical, starring Ben Platt and directed by Michael Greif, has tragedy at its core but is anything but a downer.

Critic's Notebook: There’s Magic in the Air, if You Believe by Alexis Soloski

Jason Bishop’s “Straight Up Magic” and “The Illusionists: Turn of the Century” offer audiences a chance to feel bewitched, bothered and bamboozled.

Cititour Review: Dear Evan Hansen by Brian Scott Lipton

Anyone who has ever felt unloved, rejected, isolated, or barely survived high school (have I left anyone out?) will relate to Dear Evan Hansen, the heart-stirring and often shattering new mu…

Boston Ballet’s Mikko Nissinen’s ‘The Nutcracker’: Presenting the old anew by Admin

Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts.  Friday, November 25.  Have you ever considered attending a certain dance performance, but then thought “Meh, I’ve seen it before…”? …

Start getting ready for audition season now! by Admin

For many dancers, the holidays are a tricky time. Many non-dancer friends and family don’t necessarily have to think about fueling their body for performance or staying fit, or the fact th…

'Dear Evan Hansen' review: Endearingly original

"Dear Evan Hansen" arrives on Broadway with "the next big thing" written all over it -- and deservedly so.

Dear Evan Hansen review at Music Box Theatre, New York – ‘devastatingly powerful’ by Mark Shenton

How thrilling it is that Broadway, a place largely turned into a destination to make money not art, is still capable of

The Illusionists-Turn of the Century: Review, pics, video by New York Theater

For its third annual holiday appearance on Broadway, The Illusionists, a variety showcase for a rotating group of magicians and stunt performers, has a new subtitle, “Turn of the Century,�…

Philippe Parreno: Thenabouts by Arts Review

Considered one of the most significant contemporary artists working at the intersection between art and film, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) presents the first Australian…

Music, dance, theatre and more set to tour Victoria by Arts Review

Contemporary dance, classical music and lauded theatre works are headed to regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria in 2017 with support from the Victorian Government’s Touring Victoria p…

Harper Lee’s Hometown Plans to Attract More To Kill A Mockingbird Tourism by Tolly Wright

Monroeville, Alabama, home to 6,500 residents, is hoping to completely rebrand itself from sleepy town to tourist destination. Known as the hometown of famed author Harper Lee, and the basis…

'Dear Evan Hansen': Theater Review by David Rooney

Ben Platt stars as a painfully insecure teenage outsider whose life is transformed by an inadvertent lie in this new emo-musical with a score by 'La La Land' lyricists Benj Pasek and Justin …

Love and Lies: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ by Matthew Wexler

Rarely does a show come along that sits in the pit of my stomach, evoking those intense waves of emotion that come at life-altering moments. Realizing that you’ve fallen in love. An unexpe…

Aisle View: Modern Masterwork by Steven Suskin

Netherlands Dans Theater by Joel Benjamin

Is there a more stunningly beautiful troupe of dancers than the Nederlands Dans Theater? This very international array of performers is not only good looking but dances with thrilling prec…

Behind the Poster: Mom’s a Corpse. Dad Looks Mad. At Least the Light Is Nice. by Erik Piepenburg

The artist Gabe Leonard talks about a painting he created for a poster promoting the Los Angeles production of the play “Mom’s Dead.”

Announcing Plays and Playwrights 2017 by Martin Denton

It’s time for our other annual announcement on Indie Theater Now (following last week’s announcement of the 12 most popular plays of the year)! Yes, it’s time to share my …

Lee Evans review – when he starts talking he stops being funny by Brian Logan

O2 Arena, LondonThe physical foolery is fine, but some of Evans’ jokes are not very nice at allLee Evans is one of the great clowns of the age, but on his new arena tour, Monsters, the sla…

Theater Review: Dear Evan Hansen Moves Uptown, and Gains Something Indefinable by Jesse Green

The big problem in writing great musicals is not the difficulty of writing great songs. The big problem is that the songs, great or not, are cannibals, picking the stories clean and leaving …

Photo Coverage: Inside A BRONX TALE's Gypsy Robe Ceremony by Walter McBride

BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture photos of A Bronx Tale's sacred Gypsy Robe ceremony before the production's opening night performance, and you can catch the coverage below

Susan Lucci Wants to Come Back to Broadway, but Only for the Right Part by BroadwayWorld

According to Page Six, Susan Lucci Annie Get Your Gun has been offered parts to return to the Great White Way, but 'It has to be the right part. I am not looking to play a soft little lamb. …

Mike Baur Devoted to Helping Swiss Startups by Rino16

Mike Baur is the co-founder and managing Partner of Swiss Startup Factory. The company was founded in 2014 and aims at creating global companies that conduct business in a manner different t…

“She Loves Me”–Sparkling Musical Revival at San Francisco Playhouse by Alice Cheng

Shop Clerks Sing Their Hearts Out in Pre-War Hungary by Alice Cheng “She Loves Me,” the 1963 musical hit, proves that we are all hopeless romantics. Set in Budapest in 1937, two secret p…

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ with Ben Platt dazzles on Broadway: review

A Broadway star is born.

100 Australian Poems – You need to know by Arts Review

Poetry? For today’s readers? Yes, and not just for those who buy their poetry collections religiously either: this book is for everyone. Frustrated by the perception that Australian po…

DEAR EVAN HANSEN - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Anxiety, isolation, and depression, the kinds of feelings that crush inward rather than expand outward, do not naturally sing.

THE ILLUSIONISTS: TURN OF THE CENTURY - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

There is no shortage of captivating magic to be found in The Illusionists: Turn of the Century, which just opened at the Palace.

PRIVATE MANNING GOES TO WASHINGTON - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

When is it appropriate for our government officials to hide information from the public?

ALLIGATOR - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

If President-elect Trump is still interested in "draining the swamp," he might want to start with that particular part of the Florida Everglades that is the setting for Hilary Bettis's gutpu…

Coppélia, The Australian Ballet by Deborah Jones

Benedicte Bemet (Swanilda) and Brett Chynoweth (Franz), Sydney Opera House, December 3 (matinee). There are no dancers in The Australian Ballet today that interest me more than Benedicte Bem…

Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway (review) by Jonathan Mandell

Dear Evan Hansen has changed now that it’s on Broadway, in ways that make it an even more affecting musical. Ben Platt’s performance, impressive from the get-go, is even better. But what…

Ben Platt Leads Powerful ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ To Broadway – Review by Jeremy Gerard

The exquisite new musical Dear Evan Hansen opened Sunday on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, following runs at Arena Stage in  Washington D.C. and, last spring, at off-Broadway’s S…

'Dear Evan Hansen' on Broadway: This musical really gets teens and their screens by Chris Jones

Most teenagers — despite appearances to the contrary — are fragile optimists. And Ben Platt, the astonishing star of the extraordinary new Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," has a way …

Photo Coverage: Arrivals at Screening of Dramatists Guild Fund's THE LEGACY PROJECT VOLUME III by Walter McBride

TheDramatists GuildFund presenteda screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation withAlan MenkenandKristen Anderson-Lopezat The TimesCenter …

BREAKING: Josh Groban Extends Run in GREAT COMET, Announces New Block of Tickets! by BroadwayWorld

It's exciting news for Josh Groban and Great Comet fans alike audiences will now be able to see the world-renowned performer in the title role of Pierre through July 2nd, 2017. What's more, …

Photo Coverage: The Latest HAMILTON Student Matinee! by Walter McBride

EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only 10. This…

Review Roundup: DEAR EVAN HANSEN Opens on Broadway - Updating LIVE! by Review Roundups

Dear Evan Hansen, the new musical with a book by Obie Award-winner Steven Levenson, score by Tony Award nominees Benj Pasek amp Justin Paul, and direction by three-time Tony Award nominee Mi…

Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Fund Presentation of THE LEGACY PROJECT VOLUME III by Walter McBride

TheDramatists GuildFund presenteda screening of the third volume of The Legacy Project documentary series featuring a conversation withAlan MenkenandKristen Anderson-Lopezat The TimesCenter …

How to prevent the thinking and behavior that leads to an eating disorder by Admin

We’ve seen it portrayed in movies, in literature, in art and in theater – the dancer who’s obsessed with her weight. Whether in secret or in public, many of us dancers have argued agai…

Critics Review Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The new musical starring Ben Platt officially opened on Broadway December 4. Here’s what critics had to say.

'Dear Evan Hansen' Broadway review: This teen angst musical is hard to buy by Christopher Kelly

Don't believe the early hype: This musical is just a collection of teen angst cliches

Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus by Arts Review

Just when you think you’ve seen every possible connotation of circus, along comes a show that blows you out of the water. Circus 1903 is that sort of show. This brilliantly realised concep…

Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway: Review, pics, video by New York Theater

“Dear Evan Hansen” has changed now that it’s on Broadway, in ways that make it an even more affecting musical. Ben Platt’s performance, impressive from the get-go, is even better. Bu…

Sutton Foster in “Sweet Charity”: Up Close and Personal by Philip

How cool would it be to have Sutton Foster come to your house to sing and dance in your living room? And suppose she brought some talented friends to perform with her? Well, that’s not gon…

Ginger Minj: Mary, Did You Know by Sandi Durell

  By Jordan Cohen   Self-described “Glamour Toad” and RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite Ginger Minj hit the Laurie Beechman stage this weekend in “Mary, Did You Know?,” her new…

Nervous by Arts Review

The selection of the romantic burnt-out Dome at Mt. Stromlo Observatory, with its magnificent valley views enhanced by a spectacular sunset, was an inspired choice by dance-maker, Alison Ple…

Review: ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia by Deb Miller

A smash hit for Arden Theatre Company in 2004 and 2009, A Year with Frog and Toad is back for its third run and it’s guaranteed to be as popular as it was the first two times around! Phila…

Los Angeles Film Critics Awards: ‘Moonlight’ sweeps with 4 wins including Best Picture, ‘La La Land’ runner-up in 5 races by Paul Sheehan

Four days ago the New York Film Critics Circle went with “La La Land” for Best Picture and this Sunday (Dec. 4) its West Coast counterpart, the Los Angeles Film Critics Assoc…

Broadway Unplugged Christmas Edition on Tonight in Melbourne by Matt Edwards

Broadway Unplugged: the Music Theatre industry’s open mic night is putting on a special Christmas edition at Toff of the Town tonight in Melbourne. The evening will feature a host of …

STAGE TUBE: HAIRSPRAY LIVE! Drops an Extended First Look! by Stage Tube

NBC has unveiled an all-new promo for the highly-anticipated musical HAIRSPRAY LIVE, airing Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ETPT. Get a first look below

The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World and Women of a Certain Age by Elizabeth Wollman

Joan MarcusJoan MarcusIn very dark times, I'm always telling my students, people crave the comfort-food version of mass entertainment: breezy movies, bubbly Broadway shows, silly TV sit-coms…

Dance review: Point Park Conservatory Dance Company shows maturity in 'Ballet Off-Center' by Jane Vranish / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The choreographic assignment for the Point Park University Conservatory Dance Company’s latest program, “Ballet Off-Center,” was to stretch the limits of a classical art form in new wa…

This Week’s Top ArtsJournal Reads: An Artist Identity Crisis? by Douglas McLennan

This Week: The next wave of arts journalism layoffs begins… Lots of debate about the role of artists in the Trump era… Prominent Canadian artists petition the government to ̶…

Join BWW on Facebook Live For The DEAR EVAN HANSEN Red Carpet Beginning at 6PM EST by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld will be streaming LIVE from the red carpet of the opening night of Dear Evan Hansen beginning around 6PM EST. Tune in at Facebook.comBroadwayWorld to see your favorite stars wa…

Photo Coverage: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Tour Gets Merry and Bright for Carols For A Cure by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure' is the latest compilation album that embodies the spirit of the season like nothi…

WATCH: How to set up your #MyFaves dashboard

Have you set up your own #MyFaves dashboard on www.stagefaves.com yet? It's super simple, as our vlogger Em Jenkins (@ohmymusicals) explains in this one-minute video tutorial...

Everything's better, even seems wetter, in 'The Little Mermaid' at the Paramount in Aurora by Chris Jones

If you'd told me that Disney's "The Little Mermaid" would form the basis for one of the most innovative musical productions of the season, and that the dude playing Sebastian, the anthropomo…

Call Answered: New Year's with Sandra Bernhard: Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast at Joe's Pub by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: My first introduction to Sandra Bernhard came in 1991. I was fascinated with her...from her talent to the way she spoke to her fashion style. But it was with the release of he…

Buried Child, Trafalgar Studios, London — review

Sam Shepard’s dysfunctional family drama from 1978 could scarcely feel more topical

L’Amour de Loin, Metropolitan Opera, New York — ‘Precious’

Kaija Saariaho’s opera is loved by many, though some find it repetitive and simplistic

The Little Matchgirl, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London

Emma Rice’s production is a hotchpotch of crazy fun — but unsentimental, too

Los Angeles Theater Feature: IMPRO THEATRE’S HOLIDAY OFFERINGS, 2016 by Jason Rohrer

IMPRO FOR THE HOLIDAYS -dad- Family sucks. Spending time with the people you moved away from is so un-American, so anti-Manifest Destiny, such an embarrassing parochial guilt-trip, that it&#…

Broadway: Tony Award and Academy Award Winners Unite in “Widows” by Rino16

Erivo sets herself up to appear on Broadway in December 2016 as a cast member in the Steven McQueen film ‘Widows.’ Also, among Cynthia Erivo will be fellow Tony Award winner Viol…

She Loves Me in HD by Cogency

She Loves Me. Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joe Masteroff, based on a play by Miklos Laszlo. 2016 Broadway production, presented in HD in movie theaters by Fathom E…

Bruno Dumont Keeps Exploring New Genre, From Musical Drama to Comedic Fantasy (EXCLU by Elsa Keslassy

After mastering naturalism in “Camille Claudel 1915” and tragi-comedy in “Slack Bay” which competed at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, French auteur Bruno Dum…

Coming Attractions: December 4 through 20 — 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.

The Met @ 50 – Full Text by Christopher

Read John’s full text from his three part story The Met @ 50. Originally posted in three parts on HuffingtonPost.com collected here in it’s entirety. Download The Met @ 50 as a P…

This Week on Broadway for December 4, 2016: Telly Leung by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Telly Leung. Reviews include A Bronx Tale The Musical, Ride The Cyclone, Tick, Tick… BOOM!, The Front Page on Broadway, …

Boychiks of Broadway **** by Barry

By Paulanne Simmons  Although “White Christmas” is certainly appropriate for the season, as Alexis Fishman said at the beginning of her show, Boychiks of Broadway, “It was not the…

Deadline Approaches for L.A. ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop by Robert Viagas

Composer Stephen Schwartz will host the two-day event.

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

Today, Lake speaks exclusively to BWW about her fond memories fromthe film and explains why she believes Tracy should exist for every generation of young women.

Aasif Mandvi to Donald Trump: Attack Hate Groups the Same Way You Attacked the Cast of Hamilton by Devon Ivie

Aasif Mandvi has had enough of President-elect Donald Trump's ceaseless Twitter tirades against, well, just about every random thing under the sun. In a new essay for the New York Times, Man…

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes Back Famed Press Agent Susan L. Schulman by Behind The Curtain

She's back and better than ever In Part 2 of Rob and Kevin's interview with famed press agent Susan L Schulman, Susan details her clash with producer David Merrick on his last Broadway music…

VIDEO: Emma Stone Takes the SNL Stage for her Third Outing as Host - All the Clips! by BroadwayWorld

Last night, Emma Stone hosted SNL in one of the season's strongest episodes. Featuring a politically-charged version of High School Theatre Show and a cold open revolving around Donald Trump…

by Joseph Cervelli

The Wolves--Superbly Written and Incredibly Well Acted By Joseph Cervelli Like surfing  on a huge wave they almost crash onto floor which acts as the stage of  The Duke Theater whe…

NEWS: EdFringe expands annual poster competition by Thom Dibdin

Schools winners will inspire programme cover: The Edinburgh Fringe Festival has expanded its annual schools poster competition so that three winning designs will be used to inspire three cov…

The Role of Investment Banking by Rino16

Investment banking is a unit of banking associated with generating capital for various companies, governments, and other businesses. Investment banking involves banks underwriting new debts …

Hello, Dolly! Star Bette Midler on the Revival's Eager Fans: 'I Hope I Do Them Proud' by Lindsey Sullivan

Put on your Sunday clothes (and coats)! According to Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly! rehearsals start in January 2017, which means eager fans are that much closer to seeing the stage and screen …

Tomorrow on TCM: 24 Hours of Vitaphones! by Trav S.D.

Tomorrow, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Vitaphone, Warner Brothers’ revolutionary sound-on-disc system that finally meant the breakthrough of talking pictures, Turner Classic Mo…

Sammi is a Bright Star! by Serena

Meet Broadway Wiz Bright Star, Sammi from Manila, Philippines. Sammi's favorite performer is Lesli Margherita, and she was lucky enough to snapchat with Alex Brightman at the School of Rock …

Love, Love, Love: The World of the Play, 1967 by Roundabout

The late 1960s were a time of social and political change in both Britain and the United States. In many ways these were the conclusion of shifts begun in the wake of WWII. For the older gen…

What's so bad about taking sponsorship money from Big Oil? by Andrew Dickson

Banks and oil giants should keep out of temples of culture, shouldn’t they? Andrew Dickson thought so – until he made a documentary about sponsorship and the increasingly desperate searc…

Winter Rhythms Festival Continues at Urban Stages by Sandi Durell

  Photos: Maryann Lopinto   Night three of the 11-day Winter Rhythms Festival at Urban Stages, featured highlights from one of cabaret’s most popular new series, the New York…

STAGE TUBE: Bette Midler Talks DOLLY, HOCUS POCUS, and More on NBC's TODAY! by Stage Tube

Rehearsals may not start until January, but Bette Midler is already hard at work preparing for her return to Broadway. 'I'm excited, I'm unnerved, I'm utterly game. I love the character, I k…

Photo Coverage: Retter Entertainment Rehearses JINGLE JAM 2016 by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Thommie RetterBilly Elliot and Retter Entertainment ring in the holidays for the HOW MANY consecutive year with This Way To Broadway Live Jingle Jam, an original musicalsong and dance showca…

‘Gimme Danger’ at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston by Isabella Mason

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will be screening the documentary “Gimme Danger” on December 9, 10 and 11, 2016.‘The Stooges,’ most powerful and aggressive rock ‘n’ roll band, shook…

Black Beauty review at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh – ‘inventive’ by Thom Dibdin

Anna Sewell’s much-loved novel gets a brisk trot around the paddock in Andy Manley, Andy Cannon and Shona Reppe’s new take on

Who Are the Characters of Hamilton’s Ensemble? by Ruthie Fierberg

In the finale episode of The Ensemblist podcast, Hamilton’s Neil Haskell and Sasha Hutchings go inside the minds of the hit show’s background characters.

Actor Emma Stone Sings Original Song on SNL by Ruthie Fierberg

During her third hosting appearance on the sketch comedy show, Stone showed off her vocal chops.

BIANCO – Big Top Southbank Centre by Ian Foster

I don't tend to see much circus. But the invitation to see NoFit State Circus' BIANCO was one that stood out for me, for I actually went to visit the company a few years ago when they were b…

NEWSical by Doug Marino

It's not really that good, but it's light hearted, silly, and delivers what it promises - entertainment.  It's not really a musical, nor is it a play - it's really just like an extended…

Review: ‘The Comedy of Errors…at Colonus’ at Lumina Studio Theatre (Blue Cast) by Mark Ludder

The Comedy of Errors at Colonus: Uauthorized by William Shakespeare and Sophocles, adapted and directed by David Minton on December 3, 2016, at 7 PM, performed by the blue cast. I wonder if…

My Back Pages: In Middletown, Detached Formalism Hamstrings A Touching Narrative by Bill Hirschman

A top drawer cast marks an unusually but intentionally bare bones production of Dan Clancy's new play Middletown tracking the arc of four lives.

Out The Wastelands: A Journey Through the Great Lakes of Purgatory by HowlRound

By Augustin Ganley. The first of a two-part report on the tour of The Wastelands , a folk opera developed by the ensemble Children of the Wild, across the Great Lakes region of the United St…

Dick Whittington at Mercury Theatre, Colchester – ‘riotous and crisply executed’ by Dave Fargnoli

There is no denying that Daniel Buckroyd’s take on the perennial tale of Dick Whittington feels a little overstuffed. With co-writer Fine

Disney Touts French-Speaking African Market With ‘Moana’ (EXCLUSIVE) by Elsa Keslassy

Marrakech, Morocco– The Walt Disney Company is set to expand its footprint across French-speaking Africa, kicking off with this week’s release of “Moana” – dubb…

Countdown to HAIRSPRAY LIVE!: The Cast Chats About Why The Musical is So Important Today by BroadwayWorld

As they gear up for the live event on December 7th at 87c, the cast chats about what Hairspray means to them, how it feels to be part of this live telecast, and why Hairspray is so important…

Top Ticket Dec. 4 to 10: Dance, drag and drink by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The National Ballet's Nutcracker, Christmas Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race and Peter Pan Brewery Tour.

Fantastic Mr Fox review – brave take on Roald Dahl could be foxier by Lyn Gardner

Nuffield, SouthamptonExpanding on Dahl’s original cast of characters, the show leads us into interesting territory but loses its nerve and mixes its messagesIt’s early morning. A barber …

Sleeping Beauty review – glittering panto needs a little more sparkle by Lyn Gardner

Hackney Empire, LondonSusie McKenna delivers a bright, brash and cheeky production, with fine voices and a kick-ass princess, but it lacks the brilliance of previous yearsSusie McKenna’s a…

Far More Than One Short Day! Wicked Becomes the Ninth Longest-Running Show on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Broadway's soaring hit Wicked is officially the ninth longest-running show on the Great White Green Way. This marks 5,462 performances at the …

Why a kid from Paterson is telling 'A Bronx Tale on Broadway by Vicki Hyman | Nj Advance Media For Nj.com

Jerry Zaks, the Paterson-raised son of Holocaust survivors, details his journey from a scared kid at Eastside High to directing a beloved mafia tale turned musical

Films of Fields #20: International House 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…

Ashley Spencer: What’s In Her Beauty Bag by Suzy Evans

The Broadway star spills her glamour secrets and what makes her feel beautiful.

Review: ‘The Magi’ at The Hub Theatre by David Siegel

“A simple tale of love and hope,” is the way local playwright Helen Murray Pafumi describes her new work, The Magi. That is an understatement. In its premiere at Fairfax’s The Hub The…

Theatre DIY Don’ts: Don’t Settle for Your Venues by HowlRound

By Ricky Young-Howze. In this installment, Ricky Young-Howze discusses the importance of choosing the right venue for productions.

THE TEMPEST – RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon by Helen McWilliams

An extraordinary tale of betrayal, revenge and sorcery is brought to life thanks to wondrous special effects and a strong cast at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Review: Licensed to Ill, Southwark Playhouse by Callum McCartney

‘You gotta fight, for the right, to party!’ As an answer to the polished West-End jukebox musical, this show is every inch the opposite. The Beastie Boys began as a hardcore punk band an…

Review: Peter Pan, National Theatre by Rob Ellis

‘To die will be an awfully big adventure!’ roars Peter Pan (Paul Hilton), washed atop Marooner’s Rock in Mermaid’s Lagoon, his grim fate now all but sealed by the evil Captain Hook (…

Century of Slapstick #105: Charlie Chaplin in “The Rink” by Trav S.D.

Today is the 100th anniversary of the release date of the Charlie Chaplin comedy The Rink (1916). The Rink is a gem from Chaplin’s Mutual period, that magical stretch when he could d…

Ross Petty’s Sleeping Beauty keeps all ages entertained: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Hilary Farr commits fully, AJ Bridel is a powerhouse and James Daly is convincing romantic lead in annual panto.

'Finding Neverland' celebrates youth in story behind the story of 'Peter Pan' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"Finding Neverland" celebrates the joys of childhood through the eyes of J.M. Barrie.

Review: Balletic St. Louis Symphony doesn't miss a beat after props go awry by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Tchaikovsky carries the day under baton of guest conductor Ward Stare.

BWW's On This Day - December 4, 2016

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Peter Pan review – spirited exuberance with a touch of sadness by Michael Billington

Olivier, London Sally Cookson’s inventive playfulness reinforces the hero’s devotion to fun and games but remains true to the melancholy spirit of JM Barrie’s playJM Barrie’s play is…

Bernard Gallagher obituary by Anthony Hayward

Actor whose six-decade career ranged from the National Theatre to Casualty and Downton AbbeyCharacter actors sometimes step out from the shadows to play prominent roles in popular television…

Spend your summer at the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet Academy by Admin

Do the names Polina Semionova, Alexei Ratmansky, Natalia Osipova and Joy Womack sound familiar? How about Maya Plisetskaya and Vladimir Vasiliev? These stars are among a list of some of the …

Review: An Act of Kindness, Lion and Unicorn Theatre by Jessica Handscomb

An Act of Kindness, written by Helena Westerman, is a two-hander with Westerman herself playing 22-year-old bohemian free-spirit Leila, and Robert Hayes as businessman and alpha male Martin.…

NBC's 'Hairspray Live!' aims for musical sheen

Top-notch cast and timely theme bode well for NBC's fourth live songfest.        

Alyssa Epstein: A Radio City Rockette’s journey by Admin

“There seems to be a trend in my life,” she says. “Luck.” Alyssa Epstein seems like one of the luckiest girls in the world. But the truth is, she has defied two of the most incredibl…

Dancers share their Christmas traditions by Admin

‘Tis the season to reflect on the past year, spend time with family and loved ones, and create new memories. It’s also the time to recreate some of your favorite memories – traditi…

TOKYO offers December workshop and performance by Admin

He is a MTV Music Video Award-nominated choreographer. He has taught just about everywhere – from the east coast’s Broadway Dance Center over to LA’s Millennium Dance Complex, and at p…

Noelle Marsh wins Season 2 of ‘Every Single Step’ by Admin

Noelle Marsh was recently named the Season Two winner of the choreography competition series Every Single Step, produced by So You Think You Can Dance creator Nigel Lythgoe through INE/Trium…

Nutcracker in Newport: Island Moving Company at Rosecliff Mansion by Admin

Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island.  Wednesday, November 23. Dance began as an art form representing the culture from which it came. Even in the beginning of classical ballet’s codi…

Versa-Style Dance Company: Keeping hip hop versatile  by Admin

Hip hop is not just a single genre of dance. Underneath its umbrella, there is popping, locking, breaking, commercial, lyrical hip hop, jazz-funk, jerkin’ and more. And there are certa…

ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Wonderful: While not specifically Christmassy, Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland at Edinburgh's Lyceum proves an ideal fit for the festive season. Hugely colourful, funny, and fascinating, …

Review: This House, Garrick Theatre by Ellie Bannerman

“Does anyone want to come and sit on the stage?” Normally such a question from a stage manager would fill me with dread but the opportunity to pose as a Westminster MP on stage in James …

‘Hairspray Live!’ cast says the musical is sadly relevant in 2016 by Meera Jagannathan

The specter of bigotry, body-shaming and a blond-haired bully still towers over America in 2016.

Hamilton cast continues to shape culture in projects outside of Broadway walls by Jon Caramanica - The New York Times

The show that is as much a cultural juggernaut as it is a theatrical production continues to engage in conversations about culture as the cast moves on to other projects.

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: Pantomimes

The pantomime season is upon us, so we've gone all Christmassy in our quiz this week

Review: ‘A Philly Pops Christmas’ at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts by Celeste Mann

A Philly Pops Christmas is a delightful concert of Christmas Carols, humor and lights, which rings in holiday cheer. The POPS orchestra, conducted by Michael Krajewski, was joined by guest a…

The 6th edition of Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant Festival of Indian Music at Mumbai. by Jayakumar R

The 6th edition of Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant Festival of Indian Music will take place at Tata Theatre, Mumbai on December 10 – 11, 2016.Citi-NCPA Aadi Anant Festival (Aadi - the beginning, Anan…

Review: ‘Antagonyms’ at Curio Theatre Company by Joshua Millhouse

An antagonym is a word with two opposite meanings, such as “left” which can mean “remaining” or “departed.” Rachel Gluck’s world premiere Antagonyms at Curio Theatre Company (�…

Nice Fish review – Mark Rylance reels in a hit by Susannah Clapp

Harold Pinter theatre, LondonPhilosophical larks and anglers’ musings charm in a surreal, glacial dreamscapeOn the one hand, readings from Moby-Dick. On the other a miniature world of pupp…

Luke Jennings: best dance of 2016 by Luke Jennings

Times were tough but inventive, with fine work from old hands and female dance-makers forcing change• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in fullThis has been a year in which experienc…

The Children review – Lucy Kirkwood's subtle take on baby boomers by Susannah Clapp

Royal Court, LondonBaby-boomer guilt goes nuclear in Kirkwood’s ingenious new play, with fine performances from Francesca Annis, Ron Cook and Deborah FindlayBaby boomerism. Is it the last …

Swan Lake/Loch na hEala – thrillingly wild and free by Luke Jennings

Sadler’s Wells, LondonMichael Keegan-Dolan has moved Swan Lake to the middle of Ireland and made it a thing of wonderThere are so many new versions of Swan Lake, and almost all of them are…

Ghosts review – Niamh Cusack is compelling in deft, dark Ibsen by Susannah Clapp

Home, ManchesterThe melodrama is kept at bay in Polly Findlay’s fine production of David Watson’s new versionHere is a measure of what an actor Niamh Cusack is, how viscerally, totally s…

Susannah Clapp: best theatre of 2016 by Susannah Clapp

It was a year of Lears, spellbinding women and memorable migrant tales• Observer critics’ reviews of the year in fullIt has been – at last – a good year for women on stage. It began …

Sexbox review – free love gets a dance workout by Luke Jennings

Hackney Showroom, LondonImpermanence Dance Theatre are going on a sexploration, delving into the ideas of Wilhelm Reich and the pioneering electronic music of Ursula BognerImpermanence Dance…

When Sam Shepard was a Londoner by Jasper.rees

The great American playwright, back in the West End with 'Buried Child', spent three formative years in London. Those who were there rememberSam Shepard came to live in London in 1…

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Rooftop Productions by Thierry J Sagnier

It’s been said that Charles Dickens invented Christmas. He didn’t, but A Christmas Carol, published in 1843, certainly transformed people’s attitudes about the celebration. The author …

Win a Hairspray Live Prize Pack! by Serena

We're giving away a fantastic prize pack to one lucky fan. Includes a foam wig, t-shirt, hat, sunglasses, brush, lipgloss and of course, HAIRSPRAY!

Theater News: Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway

The new musical stars Ben Platt, Rachel Bay Jones, Michael Park, and more.

Theater News: Wicked Becomes Ninth Longest-Running Show in Broadway History

The hit musical surpasses Beauty and the Beast with 5,462 performances.

Words Fail, So Here’s a Sketch! Happy Opening to Dear Evan Hansen. Sincerely, Us by Ryan McPhee

Tap, tap, tap on this! The Ben Platt-led Dear Evan Hansen, featuring a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a book by Steven Levenson, opens officially at Broadway’s Music Box Theat…

Review: ‘Black Nativity’ at ANKH Repertory Theatre and The Finest! Performance Foundation by Nicole Hertvik

Productions of Langston Hughes’ holiday classic Black Nativity are numerous in the DC area this holiday season, but the joint production by ANKH Repertory Theatre and The Finest! Performan…

Schools of the Stars: Where Dear Evan Hansen Cast and Creators Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the full cast and creative team of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen pursued their college studies.

Broadway-Bound Amélie Musical Begins L.A. Tryout December 4 by Robert Viagas

Hamilton’s Phillipa Soo stars as the quirky French girl on a mission.

The Bodyguard, Starring Deborah Cox, Opens December 4 by Robert Viagas

The national tour kicks off at the Paper Mill Playhouse.

Broadway’s Wicked Marks Major Milestone December 4 by Andrew Gans

The hit musical surpasses a Disney favorite to become the ninth longest-running production in Broadway history.

Off-Broadway Cast of I Love You Because Reunites by Michael Gioia

The cast celebrates its 10th anniversary with a December 4 concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Dear Evan Hansen Opens on Broadway December 4 by Olivia Clement

Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Steven Levenson’s original musical makes its official debut at the Music Box Theatre.

Playbill Vault's Today In Theatre History: December 4 by David Gewirtzman

The Cherry Orchard, with Diane Lane, Closes on Broadway December 4 by Olivia Clement

Anton Chekhov’s classic play was adapted by Tony winner Stephen Karam and directed by Simon Godwin.

Brandon Victor Dixon Speaks at The American Hangover Social Event by Michael Gioia

The newly formed Broadway Advocacy Coalition has its first meeting post-election.

With Bette Midler on the Horizon, An Exclusive Look Back at the Playbill Covers of Hello, Dolly! by Hannah Vine

Take a look back at the Playbill covers featuring the great ladies to precede her in the role.

Stepping Out In the Bronx With Sergio Trujillo by Ruthie Fierberg

The choreographer behind A Bronx Tale, On Your Feet!, Memphis, and Jersey Boys talks about creating two distinct dance vocabularies for the new musical based on the Chazz Palminteri classic.

How The Man With the Horn Settled Down with Broadway’s Favorite Doll by Whitney Spaner

They may seem an odd couple at first, but trumpeter Larry Lunetta won the heart of Broadway’s beloved Faith Prince.

2Do this week, Dec. 4-10: Cultural events around Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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