Bellevue dance teacher raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters with wine and classes by Jane Miller

Kaitlin Mausser's dance classes at #NextLevel Studios, a summer program in Bellevue, attract students of all levels and ages. The adult students often joke about going to the bar instead of …

Putting Sunday Together by Mark Peikert

Director Sarna Lapine brings a fresh focus to the recently opened Sunday in the Park with George.

Off the Boards: Cabaret Around the City by Steven Suskin

Where to see—and hear—your favorite stars away from Broadway.

Lilli Cooper, Laura Osnes, Drew Gehling, and More Rediscover Pop Favorites With Patchwork by Olivia Clement

The two-track release from Broadway Records weaves songs by Jessie J, Katy Perry, and Sara Bareilles.

Review: Morals Around the Copy Machines by Michael Block

By Michael BlockThere are dream jobs and then there are job jobs. Working retail at a copy center likely falls in the latter. Even in a dead end job, there are politics that can heighten or …

Big Walk to Golden Mountain by Arts Review

Spanning the month of March, Big Walk to Golden Mountain is three different events in three distinct locations throughout central Victoria. Devised by Castlemaine based Punctum Inc it repres…

On the Couch with Christina Bianco by Arts Review

Who is Christina Bianco? An unapologetically peppy New Yorker who lives for music, food and conversation " and is constantly struggling to fight the stereotypes and limitations of her short …

Red Carpet Roundup: Richard Ridge Chats Up the Stars at Opening Night of SIGNIFICANT OTHER by BroadwayWorld

Significant Other, the new American play by playwright Joshua Harmon Bad Jews and directed by Trip Cullman Yen, Six Degrees of Separation, officially opens tonight, March 2, at The Booth The…

Theater Review: Significant Other Is Still a Too-Loud, Too-Long Wedding Reception by Jesse Green

What is Jordan Berman's problem? He's 28, adorkably gay, and gainfully employed at an advertising agency. His trio of college besties " Kiki, Vanessa, and Laura " coo over him like a purse p…

Spring Theatre Preview by Michael Schulman

Since the film "Groundhog Day" came out, in 1993, it's been claimed by existentialists, Buddhists, political theorists, and comedy nerds alike. The story has become a modern parable: a morda…

Review: In 'Significant Other,' the Gay Best Friend Is the Odd Man Out by Ben Brantley

Joshua Harmon's comedy, at the Booth Theater, tells of a gay man's turmoil as he watches wedding bells break up his gang of gal pals.

Adelaide festival opens with spectacular outdoor restaging of The Secret River by Steph Harmon

From the towering stone backdrop to the flitting dragonflies at sunset, the tragic story of European invasion is heightened by the elements The abandoned Anstey Hill quarry is one of several…

Review: Joshua Harmon's 'Significant Other' Brings Millennial Angst To Broadway by Jeremy Gerard

The Roundabout Theatre Company, a non-profit that operates three Broadway houses and two off-Broadway, has quietly emerged as a powerhouse, even if it often seems overshadowed by competitors…

BWW Review: David Mamet's Tense and Terse THE PENITENT Debates Moral Issues by Michael Dale

A night out at David Mamet's tense and terse new play, The Penitent, now getting a hard-edged premiere by director Neil Pepe via Atlantic Theatre Company, isn't so much an observance of huma…

Drury Lane announces casting for CHICAGO by Michael J. Roberts

Drury Lane Theatre announces casting for its electrifying new production of Chicago, featuring a book [...]

'Significant Other' review: A lovely, finely tuned party-play

"Significant Other" is a slick, well-made, funny-sad new Broadway comedy, the kind that doesn't often get a first-rate commercial production these days. At its soft heart, however, the play …

Spotlight On...Ron Simons by Michael Block

Name: Ron Simons (not pronounced like Simmons)Hometown: DetroitEducation: BA from Columbia College, MBA from Columbia Business School & MFA from University of Washington's Professional A…

Significant Other by Sandi Durell

By Brian Scott Lipton     In his brilliant, if divisive, first play "Bad Jews," Joshua Harmon created a neurotic, lonely, but ultimately sympathetic, lead character " one that also…

Read Reviews for Broadway's Significant Other by Playbill Staff

The critics review the new Joshua Harmon play starring Gideon Glick.

'Significant Other': Theater Review

Joshua Harmon's thwarted rom-com about a twentysomething gay New Yorker lost in the wilderness of single life, 'Significant Other,' transfers to Broadway with most of the cast of its acclaim…

Significant Other Review: Dating in the Age of Bridezilla and Marriage Equality by Jonathan Mandell

In "Significant Other," Jordan is a gay man who has three best friends he met in college, all women, each of whom in the course of Joshua Harmon's play finds a mate and holds a fancy wedding…

'Significant Other': 3 weddings and a pity party " theater review by Joe Dziemianowicz

A gay millennial goes into freefall when his three best girlfriends get married and leave him to fend for himself.

Review Roundup: SIGNIFICANT OTHER Opens on Broadway! - Updating Live! by Review Roundups

Significant Other, the new American play by playwrightJoshua HarmonBad Jews and directed byTrip CullmanYen, Six Degrees of Separation, officially opens tonight, March 2, at The Booth Theatre…

Buy one get one at Starbucks, National Pancake Day and other free and cheap deals around Denver, March 3-9 by Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

Grab a friend and head to Starbucks March 2 through 6. Between 2 and 5 p.m., the  coffee café is offering a buy-one-get-one free Macchiato -- any size, hot or iced.

'The Assembled Parties' Weaves a Web of Complicated Relationships

Richard Greenberg’s touching comedy-drama “The Assembled Parties” isn’t saying much of anything new: change is constant, the universe is random, time takes its toll o…

Inventive 'Macbeth' Provides New Perspectives on Shakespeare's Tragedy

There’s plenty of sound and fury in Alan Cumming’s near-solo adaptation of “Macbeth,” but it signifies a great deal more than nothing. This startlingly fresh approach…

Review: Get Ready to Be Shocked and Amazed! by Michael Block

By Kaila StokesIllusion of Choice was a magical and constant portrayal of the choice or lack thereof humans have in this world. If you are a conspiracy theorist than this show would certainl…

SIGNIFICANT OTHER - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Can someone who's truly deprived of joy give it abundantly to others?

The Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Playwright's Award now open for entries by Arts Review

Now in its sixth year, Belvoir is now accepting entries for The Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Playwright's Award. The award is open to all writers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander d…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Melissa Manchester by Broadway.com

Melissa Manchester stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about her upcoming Feinstein's/54 Below show and more with Paul Wontorek.

Nick Cannon Reveals His Plans to Take MTV's Wild 'n Out to Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Someone's got the Broadway bug! Wild 'n Out host Nick Cannon recently stopped by Entertainment Weekly: The Show to discuss his desire to take MTV's comedy battle sensation to the…

Bottoms Up: Backstage at the Something Rotten! Tour with Rob McClure, Episode 5: It's Chili in Cincinnati by Broadway.com

Rob McClure takes us to the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati! Plus, Rob enjoys a Skyline Chili dinner, stalks Adam Pascal and answers questions with Autumn Hurlbert.

Rip Torn's daughter salutes her actress mother by Michael Riedel

Angelica Page developed her one-woman show about her mother, Oscar-winning actress Geraldine Page, at the Actors Studio in New York. It was a fitting place to work, since her mother was a me…

Collective Rage by Steven Morris

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

DOLPHINS AND SHARKS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

With the premiere of Dolphins and Sharks at the Labyrinth Theater Company, the professional debut of playwright James Anthony Tyler is an impressive one indeed.

Dance Review: Meredith Monk " Songs With and Without Words by Arts Fuse Editor

Any performance of Meredith Monk's is spare to the point of enigma, and also tremendously evocative.

Class Notes: Daniel Jenkins by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Daniel Jenkins, a cast member from “Kid Victory,” presented by The Vineyard Theatre. Class Notes actively covers New York the current thea…

Significant Other ★★★★☆ by David Hurst

Gideon Glick, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Sas Goldberg & Lindsay Mendez in "Significant Other" (photo: Joan Marcus) Booth Theatre February 14, 2017 thru April 23, 2017 Opened March 2, 2017 Writ…

Ugly Lies the Bone, National Theatre by Aleks.sierz

American play about virtual reality therapy is a bit thinTheatre increasingly uses digital delights to enhance audience enjoyment. And you can easily see why. Visual effects that mimic the e…

Cleveland Public Theatre's "Barbecue" is a ferociously funny send-up of addiction, Hollywood and race (review) by Andrea Simakis

With "Barbecue," playwright Robert O'Hara cements himself as one of the most potent, sophisticated and fearless satirists writing today.

Spamilton, the Off-Broadway Hamilton Parody, Sets Cast Album Release Date by Playbill Staff

The Off-Broadway spoof was written by the creator of Forbidden Broadway.

Photo Coverage: So Wrong, Yet So Right- Meet the Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Broadway is about to go wrong Produced byKevin McCollum,J. J. Abrams,Kenny Wax,Stage Presence Ltd.andCatherine Schreiber,The Play That Goes Wrongbegins performances Thursday, March 9 and off…

Original Cast Recording of SPAMILTON Drops Tomorrow by BroadwayWorld

DRG Records Hugh Fordin, President and Spamilton producers John Freedson, Christine Pedi, David Zippel, and Gerard Alessandrini announced that the Original Cast Recording of Spamilton, the c…

Pop Poll! The Stars of The Play That Goes Wrong Share Their Biggest Onstage Calamities by Broadway.com

Forgotten lines! Broken bones! Missing pants?! The company of The Play That Goes Wrong tell us all about their biggest onstage mistakes and mishaps.

Odds & Ends: Your Chance to Catch Chicago's Hamilton Cast, Moana's DVD Release Date & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Stand Up, Sing Out Is Chicago-Bound The latest installment of Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! will be in the Windy …

Gideon Glick Navigates Single Life in Significant Other by Hannah Vine

The new play by Joshua Harmon officially opens on Broadway March 2.

The 'La La Land' effect -- Are movie musicals hot again?

Now that "La La Land" has won the Oscar -- oops, I mean almost won best picture, though it did win lots of others -- the appetite for movie musicals has once again been established. Maybe. A…

San Diego Rep sets a diverse 2017-18 season by James Hebert

A couple of hot new comedies, a durable musical favorite and a fully immersive (and fully San Diego-ized) world-premiere play will highlight San Diego Rep's 2017-18 season. The lineup, a typ…

Writers Theatre's 2017-18 Season to Feature 'Trevor' Musical by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will open with a new musical from Dan Collins and Julianne Wick Davis based on an Oscar-winning short film.

Magic Time! 'The Select (The Sun Also Rises)' at Shakespeare Theatre Company by John Stoltenberg

F. Scott Fitzgerald was among the first to take an editorial whack at Ernest Hemingway's first novel, The Sun Also Rises (then called Fiesta). Among other things cut out by Fitzgerald was th…

'DuckTales' Gets New Trailer, Second Season Order from Disney XD by Will Thorne

Prepare for some more quackingly good adventures: Not only is the “DuckTales” crew returning summer, they’re getting a second season order before the first even premi…

Sweeney Todd review: 'All meat and no gristle' by Lyn Gardner

Harrington's Pie and Mash Shop, LondonThis clever pie-shop staging of Sondheim's musical walks the tightrope between grisly and comic in its tiny chamber of horrorsWho knows if Harrington's …

Ugly Lies the Bone, Lyttelton, National Theatre, London, review: Jess is superbly played by Kate Fleetwood by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The American playwright Lindsey Ferrentino's makes her UK debut with this play about a war veteran, played by Fleetwood, who experiments with virtual reality therapy, to heal her emotio…

Nickelodeon Rouses SpongeBob, Green Slime, 'Lip Sync Battle' and Gwen Stefani to Lure Upfront Dollars by Brian Steinberg

TV's annual upfront sales season isn't child's play to the executives who run Nickelodeon. The kids-focused media unit, the largest division of parent Viacom, moves into the TV industry's ad…

Nickelodeon To Add New Series, Plenty Of Spinoffs & A Live Festival To Lineup " Upfronts by Jeremy Gerard

Viacom’s principal unit Nickelodeon will expand the offerings on its hit series like School Of Rock, introduce new shows, including spinoffs developed in its own pipeline and move the …

From Magnetic Fields' Stephin Merritt, a '50 Song' musical autobiography by Dan Deluca

'The Scene': That messy midlife crisis needs to feel real by Chris Jones

Theresa Rebeck's excellent play "The Scene," which I first saw in an excellent production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in 2006 and you now can see at Writers Theatre in a misguided an…

Arden Theatre Company Announces 3 Shows for 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup includes a world premiere musical, a classic drama, and stage adaptation of a novel.

Vivendi Makes Bet on African Exhibition Sector With New Theaters by Carolehorst

While the luminaries of the African film world descended on Burkina Faso last week for the start of Fespaco, the biannual pan-African film festival holding its 25th edition Feb. 25-March 4, …

BESTSELLERS-COMBINED- 02-26

Rankings reflect sales, both brink and electronic, for the week ending Saturday, Feb. 18. FICTION 1. HEARTBREAK HOTEL, by Jonathan Kellerman. Psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Lt. Milo Stu…

The Tony Awards® Partners with Sofitel New York for the 71st Annual Tony Awards

Sofitel New York will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for the 2017 Tony Awards. The luxury hotel " located in the heart of the Theater District " will host the Tony Awards Meet the Nomin…

Love Is in the Air! Meet the Cast of SIGNIFICANT OTHER, Opening Tonight on Broadway by Meet The Cast

Significant Other, the new American play by playwright Joshua Harmon Bad Jews and directed by Trip Cullman Yen, Six Degrees of Separation, officially opens tonight, March 2, at The Booth The…

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes - Meet the Characters of Broadway's ANASTASIA by BroadwayWorld

Inspired by the beloved film, the romantic and adventure-filled new musicalAnastasiacomes to Broadway. ANASTASIA will begin previews on March 23, 2017 and open on Broadway on April 24, 2017 …

Dallas Theater Center Sets 2 World Premieres for 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season includes an immersive production of 'Hair' and world premieres from Boo Killebrew and Aaron Loeb.

Theatre History As a Living Art by HowlRound

By Alisha Huber. Educator and theatre artist Alisha Huber discusses her teaching theatre history process.

Andréa Burns and Guests Plan Concert of Showtunes Sung 'Latin Style' by Robert Viagas

The In the Heights star will host Broadway’s Javier Muñoz, Robin De Jesus, and others in the Greenwich Village concert.

Behind the Poster: Who's That on the Grill in 'Barbecue'? by Erik Piepenburg

Sean Higgins, the designer of artwork for the play "Barbecue," is a vegetarian who knows how to make a meaty poster.

I Interview Playwrights Part 918: Noah Mease by Adam Szymkowicz

Noah MeaseHometown: Williston, VTCurrent Town: South Bronx, NYQ:  Tell me about Omega Kids.A:  Omega Kids is a play and also a comic book. The comic book called Omega Kids (which I…

Review: A Not So Fine Play by Michael Block

By Michael Block Love from a teen's perspective does not always quite line up with reality. Everything is bigger than it seems. So heartbreak can be the worst, literally. On the surface…

Spotlight On...Jenn Thompson by Michael Block

Name: Jenn ThompsonHometown: ManhattanEducation:  Professional Children's School - skipped that whole college/grad school thing. :)Favorite Credits:  Favorite play I've ever done i…

Broadway In Chicago Announces Daniel Breaker joining HAMILTON Chicago Company as Aaron Burr by Michael J. Roberts

Producer Jeffrey Seller is thrilled to announce Tony Award® nominee DANIEL BREAKER will join the [...]

TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES 2017-18 SEASON by Michael J. Roberts

TimeLine Theatre Company, recipient of the 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions and [...]

Merit in Music" DOC10 Film Fest "Sweet Dillard" screening to benefit Merit School of Music, 3/30 at Music Box by Michael J. Roberts

Merit School of Music, Chicago’s largest community music school, and the Chicago Media Project are [...]

Mischief Theatre's The Play That Goes Wrong Meets the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The Olivier Award-winning comedy begins Broadway previews March 9.

Sweeney Todd show cooked up in Tooting pie shop is hit in New York by Esther Addley

Production first staged in south London venue has won over US critics after transferring to a theatre off Broadway It began with a brief run in a south London pie and mash shop, with the pro…

DC Theater Friday: Selections begin with 'The Select' by Nelson Pressley

Hemingway rises on stage.

Sweeney Todd Celebrates a Bloody Great Off-Broadway Opening by Broadway.com

Attend the tale! Sweeney Todd, starring London's Siobhán McCarthy and Jeremy Secomb, opened at the Barrow Street Theatre on March 1. Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters and more s…

"All the Fine Boys" on the prowl off-Broadway by Philip

One of the two male characters in "All the Fine Boys" is well past boyhood and neither fits the definition of fine. Joseph (Joe Tippett), at 28, is, in fact, very un-fine; the other, Adam (A…

HAMILTON's Chicago Cast, Chita Rivera and More to Headline CONCERT FOR AMERICA in the Windy City by BroadwayWorld

Tickets are on sale now for the March CONCERT FOR AMERICA STAND UP, SING OUT Featuring Chita Rivera, Melissa Manchester, Alice Ripley, Ana Gasteyer, the Chicago cast of Hamilton, Sharon Gles…

Alberta Theatre Projects launches 'urgent' fundraising campaign by Marsha Lederman

With corporate sponsorship down 77 per cent, Calgary theatre company says its future is under threat

Significant Other Opens On Broadway by Chris Luner

Roundabout Theatre Company’s critically acclaimed Significant Other, first seen Off-Broadway in 2015, officially opens on Broadway tonight. Significant Other officially opens ton…

West End Dreamgirls Will Receive Original Cast Recording by Chris Luner

Producers of the West End debut of Dreamgirls have just announced the show will receive an Original London Cast Recording slated to be released in Spring 2017. Sony Classical is set to relea…

Tony-Winning Stars Will Duet With Billy Porter on Richard Rodgers Tribute Album by Robert Viagas

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renee Elise Goldsberry among guests on the CD.

Jo Lampert Takes on Joan of Arc at the The Public Theater by Hannah Vine

David Byrne and Alex Timbers’ new rock musical concert opens Off-Broadway March 15.

The 'Game of Thrones' live concert is bonkers by Johnny Oleksinski

Restless "Game of Thrones" fans who are traumatized that this year's seventh season of their favorite show won't start till summer " later than usual " can get a Westeros fix Tuesday night a…

Jurassic Classic: 'The Skin of Our Teeth' by Matthew Wexler

by Samuel L. Leiter Thornton Wilder's 1942, Pulitzer Prize-winning "tragicomedy" The Skin of Our Teeth has received only two Broadway revivals (1955 and 1975) and a Central Park staging in 1…

If I Forget by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   "I'm not asking people to forget the Holocaust – I'm asking them to remember it in a different way." So says Michael Fischer, a man under fire, in Steve…

Children's opera Brundibar brought joy to concentration camp prisoners by Trish Crawford

Survivor of Theresienstadt camp to watch as Brundibar is staged in Toronto by Canadian Children's Opera Company.

Casting Announced for Luis Salgado-Directed In the Heights by Andrew Gans

On Your Feet!’s Salgado was part of the original Broadway cast of the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical.

Book of Mormon is smart and naughty hilarity: review by Bruce Demara - Entertainment Reporter

The Book of Mormon returns to Toronto with an impeccably staged production and standout cast.

Mark Colvin's Kidney review " despite strong performances, play never quite satisfies by Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore

Though it has a storyline you couldn't make up, this play about a transplant and friendship has a jumpy and unfocused frameworkOn opening night of Mark Colvin's Kidney " in a tense, funny sc…

Casting announced for 'Chicago' at Drury Lane by Morgan Greene

Drury Lane Theatre has announced the cast of the Chicago-area return of "Chicago." Broadway veterans Kelly Felthous and Alena Watters will star as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, respectiv…

Todrick Hall: Sweet as Candy by Suzy Evans

The YouTube sensation talks about his return to Broadway in Kinky Boots.

Iain Armitage Set to Play a Young Jim Parsons in CBS' The Big Bang Theory Spin-Off by Playbill Staff

Zoe Perry is also in talks to star in the comedy series.

Iain Armitage Cast as 'Young Sheldon Cooper' in BIG BANG THEORY Spinoff on CBS? by TV News Desk

Everyone's favorite Broadway critic, Iain Armitage will portray the childhood version of Sheldon Cooper in CBS's upcoming BIG BANG THEORY spin off series titled SHELDON. The show will follow…

BWW Interview: Christopher Gattelli Taps into Big Screen NEWSIES and Broadway-Bound FROZEN by BroadwayWorld

Christopher Gattelli, the Tony-winning choreographer, is practically jumping with joy over the success of ''Disney's Newsies The Broadway Musical'' and its giant leap to the big screen. Its …

Mozart Meets Trump In Gotham Return Of Pro-Immigrant '¡Figaro! (90210)' by Jeremy Gerard

A mashup of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro music and a new English and Spanglish libretto by Vid Guerrerio, ¡Figaro! (90210), will run in April at New York’s Duke On 42nd …

Andrew Lloyd Webber breaks record with four Broadway shows

Andrew Lloyd Webber has broken his share of records in the 47 years since "Jesus Christ Superstar" introduced him to the world. When "Sunset Boulevard" opened last month at the Palace Theatr…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: March 2, 2017 by BroadwayWorld

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

Billy Porter Assembles the Cream of the Crop for THE SOUL OF RICHARD RODGERS Album by BroadwayWorld

Tony and Grammy Award-Winner Billy Porter's new studio album, Billy Porter Presents The Soul of Richard Rodgers, will be released April 14, 2017 and will be available for pre-order tomorrow …

Stephanie Styles, Drew Gehling & More Announced for Broadway-Aimed Roman Holiday"The Cole Porter Musical by Lindsey Sullivan

This casting is the stuff of classic Hollywood dreams! Newcomer Stephanie Styles and Waitress star Drew Gehling are set to play Princess Ann and Joe Bradley, respectively, in the previously …

Let's Have Lunch: Backstage at Sunset Boulevard with Michael Xavier, Episode 7: English Accents by Broadway.com

Sunset Boulevard star Michael Xavier challenges his co-stars to speak with a British accent and more in the penultimate episode of his vlog.

Review: 'Bull in a China Shop' Finds a Revolution in One Woman by Laura Collins-Hughes

The play, by Bryna Turner, is inspired by letters between Mary Woolley, a president of Mount Holyoke College, and Jeannette Marks.

Irish Rep to Stage Rebel in the Soul by Olivia Clement

Charlotte Moore will direct the world premire of Larry Kirwan’s play about a key moment in modern Irish history.

A Look at the OMG-Worthy Puppetry of Circus 1903

The award-winning puppeteers behind War Horse take on turn of the century circus acts.

ROUNDELAY Southwark Playhouse, SE1 by Libby Purves

NEVER TOO OLD TO GO ROUND AGAIN…     In Arthur Schnitzler 's LA RONDE was a scandal: a chain of sketched sexual encounters in which one of each couple moved on to a new seduction…

Drew Gehling, Stephanie Styles, and More Will Star in Roman Holiday Musical by Ryan McPhee

The Cole Porter musical will play a pre-Broadway engagement in San Francisco beginning in May.

Cincinnati Playhouse Season Includes Curious Incident and Shakespeare in Love by Adam Hetrick

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s 2017-18 season will include two world premieres by up-and-coming female playwrights.

Schools of the Stars: Where Significant Other Cast and Creators Went to College by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Where the cast and creative team of the Broadway play pursued their college studies.

Rita Moreno to Launch 'Profiles in Creativity' Series at Kennedy Center; Talk Will Be Livestreamed! by BroadwayWorld

The Kennedy Center today announces that philanthropist and Board Chairman David M. Rubenstein will host a new series of sit-down conversations with high-profile figures from the arts and cul…

HAIRSPRAY's John Waters, Caitlyn Jenner and More Slated for Chicago Humanities Festival's SPRINGFEST/17: STUFF by BroadwayWorld

After finding that the inaugural Springfest sparked joy across Chicago, the Chicago Humanities Festival CHF has revealed its full line-up for its second annual Springfest, Stuff.

First Listen: Full COME FROM AWAY Cast Recording Available at NPR by BroadwayWorld

The Come From Away original Broadway cast recording is set to drop digitally, and the CD will be available exclusively at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre 236 West 45th Street, on Friday, March…

Photo Flash: Jo Lampert Heads to War in David Byrne's JOAN OF ARC: INTO THE FIRE at The Public Theater by BroadwayWorld

The Public Theater's world premiere of JOAN OF ARC INTO THE FIRE, with book, music, and lyrics by David Byrne, and directed by Alex Timbers, with choreography by Steven Hoggett,was recently …

Photo Coverage: Tooting Arts Club's SWEENEY TODD Slays Opening Night Off-Broadway! by Jennifer Broski

Producers of theTooting Arts Club production ofSweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Streetjust announced that New York audiences can now attend the tale throughDecember 31, 2017with a new …

Watch Facebook Live Feed of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's Hollywood Premiere Tonight by Movies News Desk

Verizon will sponsor the official Facebook live feed of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST World Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood tonight, beginning at 545pm

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on Broadway! by Walter McBride

Broadway is about to go wrong Produced by Kevin McCollum, J. J. Abrams, Kenny Wax, Stage Presence Ltd. and Catherine Schreiber, The Play That Goes Wrong begins performances Thursday, March 9…

Smaller 2017 Slate Means More Risk at Disney by Terry Flores

Disney dominated the box office last year thanks to several big franchises among its 13 releases. In fact, Disney has been the most profitable studio for the last three years, with the other…

Kenneth Branagh Set for Special Olivier Award Honor by Beth Stevens

Kenneth Branagh is set to receive the Special Award at the Olivier Awards on April 9 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The award is being presented in recognition of his outstan…

Oops! The Cast of The Play That Goes Wrong Meets the Press by Broadway.com

The Olivier-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, the 1920s-set murder mystery gone, well, you know, is set to start performances at the Lyceum Theatre on March 9 (hopefully). Take a look a…

Two High School Shows That Couldn't Be Saved by Howard Sherman

When incidences of high school theatre censorship arise, the point at which they occur, and when that breaks out beyond school walls, can be central to efforts to reverse the decision. At ot…

Stephanie Styles, Drew Gehling, Jarrod Spector and More to Set Out on Whirlwind Tour in Broadway-Bound ROMAN HOLIDAY by BroadwayWorld

Producers Paul Blake and Mike Bosner, in conjunction with San Francisco's SHN Greg Holland, Chief Executive Officer announced principal casting today for the pre-Broadway engagement of ROMAN…

Sweeney Todd Announces Off-Broadway Extension and Digital Lottery by Adam Hetrick

The immersive revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical will continue through the end of the year.

Review: True Colors' "Exit Strategy" is sound and solid, but yearns for a deeper commitment by Kelundra Smith

The teacher's lounge is traditionally a place that operates under the Vegas rule, but in Ike Holter's play Exit Strategy, at True Colors Theatre through March 19, he takes the audience into …

Disney Media Distribution Chief Ben Pyne to Exit After 25 Years by Cynthia Littleton

Ben Pyne, Disney’s longtime head of TV distribution, is exiting his post after a 25-year run at the Mouse House. Pyne has served as president of Disney Media Distribution since 2007. H…

Transform and Transcend: Emjoy Gavino and the Chicago Inclusion Project Are Breaking Boundaries by Irene Hsiao

ALLAN STEWART'S BIG BIG VARIETY SHOW " Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

It's Allan Stewart's Big Big Variety Show at the King's this week. Or maybe it's the Big Big BIG Variety Show. It's hard to keep these things straight…but it's fair to say it's big.

In Ken Ludwig's 'Murder on the Orient Express,' a Dead Man and a Writer on the Rails by Eric Grode

Mr. Ludwig is bringing a famous Agatha Christie mystery to the stage at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, N.J.

A 'Moonlight' Audience Is Shown 'La La Land' Instead (Kidding!) by The New York Times

Taking a page from the Oscars, a British theater pranked moviegoers, but they got the joke immediately and the real best-picture winner was shown.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Mentor High School Students Prior to Ragtime Production by Andrew Gans

The Tony-winning actor will discuss the racially charged language that is part of the award-winning musical.

Travel Through 40 Years in These Photos of The Light Years by Hannah Vine

Oliver Butler, who developed the new play, also directs.

Newbury Corn Exchange announces major development plans by Giverny Masso

Newbury's Corn Exchange has announced major new development plans, which include a new learning centre aimed at widening participation in the arts.

The Kid Stays in the Picture delays opening by Georgia Snow

The Kid Stays in the Picture at the Royal Court Theatre in London has postponed its opening to give the company more

Tooting Arts Club's Sweeney Todd Opens at the Barrow Street Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller, directed by Bill Buckhurst, has been staged within a working pie shop.

Photos: Tooting Arts Club's Sweeney Todd Opens at the Barrow Street Theatre by Marc J. Franklin

The immersive production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical thriller, directed by Bill Buckhurst, has been reset within a working pie shop.

Offer: Get £10 tickets to see Seventeen at Lyric Hammersmith by Laura Phillips

Get £10 tickets to see Seventeen Seventeen by Matthew Whittet | 04 March " 08 April | Lyric Hammersmith Acclaimed Australian writer Matthew Whittet’s unique play sees a ca…

Gossip: Matilda to embark on UK tour?

The RSC are advertising for a residential director to work on the project

Andrew Scott in Hamlet at the Almeida Theatre " review round-up by Fergus Morgan

David Tennant has had a go. Benedict Cumberbatch has taken a stab at it. And now fellow star of BBC Steven Moffat

Walt Disney's MOANA Sails Home on Blu-Ray/DVD 3/7 by Movies News Desk

Walt Disney Animation Studios' MOANA the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli'i Cravalho as the voice of brave…

Taylor Quick, Loretta Ables Sayre to Lead Goodspeed's THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE; Cast Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Goodspeed Musicals kicks off its 2017 season at The Goodspeed with the Broadway hit Thoroughly Modern Millie. You'll get a kick out of this dance-filled musical comedy running April 21 - Jul…

Daniel Breaker Will Be Next 'Aaron Burr' in Chicago's HAMILTON by BroadwayWorld

Producer Jeffrey Sellerhas announcedTony Award nominee Daniel Breaker will join the Chicago company of Hamilton as Aaron Burr. He will begin performances on Tuesday, April 11 at The PrivateB…

Photo Coverage: A BRONX TALE Marks 100 Performances on Broadway by Jessica Fallon Gordon

A Bronx Tale opened on Broadway Thursday, December 1, at the Longacre Theatre 220 West 48th Street and just celebrated its 100th performance yesterday, March 1st. BroadwayWorld was there and…

London's Dreamgirls, Starring Amber Riley, to Release Cast Recording by Lindsey Sullivan

London's lauded production of Dreamgirls, starring Amber Riley, is releasing a full cast recording. The Sony Music Classical album is due out on Amazon on April 14—and fans ca…

Will Eno's Wakey, Wakey, Starring Emmy Winner Michael Emerson, Extends Again Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

The world premiere of Will Eno's Wakey, Wakey has extended its run again. The production, which the playwright directs, will now run through April 2 at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatr…

Six Degrees of Separation Stars Allison Janney, John Benjamin Hickey & More on Catfishing and Making Connections in the Revival by Broadway.com

Six Degrees of Separation stars Allison Janney, John Benjamin Hickey and Corey Hawkins on scamming each other (and themselves) in John Guare's iconic play.

Tony Nominee Daniel Breaker to Play Aaron Burr in Chicago's Hamilton by Lindsey Sullivan

Tony nominee Daniel Breaker is set to join the Chicago company of Hamilton in the role of Aaron Burr beginning on April 11. He will replace Emmy winner and Broadway alum Wayne Brady. Lin-Man…

On Your Feet!'s Doreen Montalvo on Waking Up to Roaring, Goddess Cards & More by Broadway.com

Age: 53 Hometown: New York, New York Current Role: Doreen Montalvo plays the mother of Gloria Estefan (Ana Villafañe) in On Your Feet! Stage Cred: Original On Your Feet! …

Lilian Hardy, Emma Moore & Éva-Marie Saffrey Join London's Matilda; Watch Them Learn Trapeze with Trunchbull by Lindsey Sullivan

Lilian Hardy, Emma Moore and Éva-Marie Saffrey are set to join Abbie Vena in London's Matilda beginning on March 14; as with other productions of the Tim Minchin-scored musical, t…

AJ Shively, Robert Cuccioli and More Sign on for 'BROADWAY BOUND' at Feinstein's/54 Below by BroadwayWorld

AJ Shively Bright Star, Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Jim Walton Sunset Boulevard and Nick Cartell Jesus Christ Superstar have joined Feinstein's54 Below concert series debut of Broadway …

Ike Holter and Marina Carr Are Recipients of Windham-Campbell Prizes by Olivia Clement

The Yale University literary award recognizes excellence in fiction, poetry, and drama.

Daniel Breaker will be Chicago 'Hamilton's' next Aaron Burr by Chris Jones

The Chicago production of "Hamilton" has announced its new Aaron Burr " the well-known Broadway actor Daniel Breaker. Breaker will take over the pivotal role of the antagonist in the hit mus…

Immersive SWEENEY TODD to Slay Through December Off-Broadway; Digital Lottery Announced! by BroadwayWorld

Producers of the Tooting Arts Club production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street haveannounced that New York audiences can now 'attend the tale' through December 31, 2017,with …

KILLER " Shoreditch Town Hall by Aleks Sierz

One of the reasons that Philip Ridley is the crown prince of imaginative playwriting is that he came at theatre from leftfield. In the 1980s, he didn't go to drama school " he went to art co…

Podcast: What do the cast of Lizzie think of feminism & gothic rock?

#StageFaves founder Terri Paddock recently hosted a post-show Q&A at the UK premiere of LIZZIE, with a panel including the four stars Eden Espinosa (finally making her UK debut), Bjorg Gamst…

Let the sharp-edged musical 'Hedwig' be our litmus test by Chris Jones

Hedwig Robinson, a transgender German singer, made her first appearance in 1994 at a drag-punk New York club known as Squeezebox. The famous Soho venue " mostly a gay club, but open to all "…

Peter Morgan, Sarah Ruhl in Timeline's 2017-18 season by Morgan Greene

TimeLine Theatre Company announced its 2017-18 season Thursday, including the Chicago premiere of the play that inspired Peter Morgan's hit Netflix series "The Crown." Associate artistic dir…

Connecting Military Officers, Veterans, and Civilians in 'Blueprint Specials' by American Theatre Editors

When Waterwell discovered a Frank Loesser musical that hadn't been performed since 1945, the company created a unique theatrical experience.

TSO New Creations Festival co-curator Owen Pallett to deliver eclectic mix by Robert Harris

Pallett believes music expresses social values and politics in subtle, subliminal ways

Kids Now Casting: Nonunion Musical 'Middleschoolandia' and More

Young actors in Southern California are needed for several lead and supporting roles in “Middleschoolandia,” an original musical for the Hollywood Fringe.  The nonunion prod…

Bull in a China Shop at a women's college by Cogency

Bull in a China Shop by Bryna Turner, directed by Lee Sunday Evans at the Claire Tow Theater of Lincoln Center, New York.   The name of Mary Woolley has become obscured by the passage o…

Kitchen Theatre Company Names M. Bevin O'Gara Artistic Director by American Theatre Editors

The director will make the move to Ithaca this July.

Audaciousness Itself by Michael Workman

The Oscars’ Stage Manager Tells All, Says He Was Stunned By PwC Accountant Incompetence by Hunter Harris

Because the hits just keep on coming: Not only has the Academy barred the two PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants responsible for the Best Picture mix-up from future ceremonies, but the accou…

Sia brings a mother and son together at Glasgow's startling new festival by Lyn Gardner

The Ballad of the Apathetic Son and his Narcissistic Mother stands out at a new celebration of performance, alongside a powerful take on black masculinityIn 21cc's show The Ballad of the Apa…

Ugly Lies the Bone review " war veteran faces her demons in virtual reality rehab by Brian Logan

Lyttelton, LondonKate Fleetwood plays an American soldier returning home from a tour of duty in a striking, hi-tech production directed by Indhu RubasinghamWe know virtual reality is changin…

'Beauty and the Beast' featurette: Emma Watson empowers women in new Disney remake [WATCH] by Daniel Montgomery

“Belle really dominated and characterized a huge part of my childhood and my growing up,” says Emma Watson in a new featurette for the live-action remake of Disney’s “…

Patina Miller Announces Pregnancy by Olivia Clement

The Tony winner is expecting her first child with husband David Mars.

Bidders revealed for third UK City of Culture in 2021 by Tim Bano

Sunderland, Portsmouth, Perth and Coventry are among the 11 areas bidding to be the UK City of Culture in 2021. Hereford, Paisley,

DanceXchange launches Birmingham artist-development scheme by Georgia Snow

  Birmingham-based company DanceXchange is launching an artist-development programme to support and nurture dance professionals in the Midlands. The company has appointed

Katie Mulgrew's Omnibus to be staged in Liverpool by Georgia Snow

The winning play from the inaugural Liverpool Hope Playwriting Prize is to be staged for the first time thanks to a £14,850

The Show Must Change Every Night by American Theatre Editors

Productions that rely on new nightly casting and audience interaction provide engaging and exciting theatregoing experiences.

Star Wars actor Riz Ahmed calls on government to intervene to improve TV diversity by Georgia Snow

Actor Riz Ahmed has issued a rallying cry for diversity in the media, claiming the government should intervene to ensure that minority groups

David Hyde Pierce On When We Rise, Frasier’s Legacy, and Coming Out by E. Alex Jung

You can divide David Hyde Pierce's professional career so far into three acts. The first began when he moved to New York after graduating from Yale in 1981. He was a young, working theater a…

See London's Newest Matildas Learn the Trapeze by Olivia Clement

The West End production welcomes three young stars in the title role.

Interviews: 5 minutes with Catherine Russell: 'No one is safe in What the Butler Saw'

The Holby City actress is about to star in Joe Orton's play alongside Rufus Hound and Dakota Blue Richards

Gossip: Caissie Levy to lead cast of Broadway's Frozen workshop

The production will play the Buell Theatre in Denver this August

Daniel Breaker Will Join Chicago Cast of Hamilton by Andrew Gans

The Tony nominee will step into the production in April.

In the car with Alison Krauss, anything goes music-wise by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alison Krauss has a surprising rule about road trips: The driver does not command the stereo....

Arena Stage Season Includes Pajama Game and New Musical Snow Child by Andrew Gans

The D.C. venue will also spotlight newer work from contemporary female voices.

PHOTOS: First look at new play In Other Words, opening tonight by Press Releases

Here's a sneak-peek of Matthew Seager's tender new play, IN OTHER WORDS, which opens tonight at London's Hope Theatre.

Bill Condon Talks BEAUTY AND THE BEAST & Future of Movie Musicals by Movies News Desk

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST director Bill Condon discusses the challenges of adapting the animated Disney classic to a live-action film, while at the same time, fulfilling fan expectations.

34 Broadway Shows Based on Books by Hannah Vine

Celebrate National Reading Month with a look at some of the shows that originated from books.

Batting Practice on Broadway.

One of the first lessons I learned from one of my very first business coaches was that all companies should have at least five revenue streams leading to its bottom line.  It’s a…

Listen to Come From Away Broadway Cast Album Today by Adam Hetrick

NPR First Listen is streaming the original Broadway cast album of the new musical that officially opens March 12.

Get to Know the Cast of Broadway’s Anastasia, Which Is Like the Animated Movie, But With People Instead of Drawings by Jackson McHenry

These Russians are almost the same as you remember, once upon that 1997 20th Century Fox movie. Now, you get to see them in person. In advance of the opening of Broadway's Anastasia, which s…

Opinion: Colour-blind Casting or Copycat Casting?

With the Broadway smash hit Hamilton coming to the West End, a white actor has been cast into one of the previously black roles. Is this right? Musical Theatre Appreciation Society's Willy M…

A century of Japan-inspired American art at the Crocker

In Childe Hassam's beguiling 1912 painting "Bowl of Goldfish," an American woman dressed in a Japanese kimono pauses near a bowl of goldfish to look through a window at the … Click to …

SCARLETT " Hampstead Theatre by Ian Foster

Scarlett offers a sadly all-too-rare opportunity at the Hampstead to see a play that is written, directed and exclusively stars women, something they should be happy to be publicising. We fi…

In Defense of Late Career Playwrights: Mamet's The Penitent and McNally's Penitent by HowlRound

By Jonathan Mandell. Jonathan Mandell compares The Penitent by David Mamet with Penitent by Terrance McNally, and argues that neither late-career playwright has anything for which to apologi…

Maliphantworks review at the Print Room, London " 'scintillating' by Anna Winter

The Coronet, a gloomy and atmospheric former cinema, seems an appropriate venue in which to celebrate Russell Maliphant, a choreographer for whom

Ugly Lies the Bone " virtual reality as therapy

A flawed but compassionate play at the National's Lyttelton Theatre, London

Malpaso in New York: Hemingway? No way

The Cuban dancers' BAM debut evoked 'The Old Man and the Sea' without doing justice to it

NY Phil at Geffen Hall: acoustically challenged

Alan Gilbert is a masterly conductor " but the programme and venue were not on his side

'The Bodyguard' more successful at song than story by Tim Smith

The sleek national touring production of "The Bodyguard," now at the Hippodrome Theatre, might best be described as a Whitney Houston tribute concert disguised as a Broadway-aiming musical. …

10 Great Books on Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, and 1960's Counterculture by Nicholas Parker, Communications

Lou Reed. Photo: Julian Schnabel.The Library has just announced the acquisition of the Lou Reed Archive, and we're celebrating the life and legacy of this rock icon with a series of displays…

SEE IT: Ariana Grande's security team lets fan ambush stage by Nicole Bitette

Ariana Grande's fan put her in a dangerous situation.

Watch Patrick Stewart and Stephen Colbert in Waiting for Godot's Obamacare Replacement by Andrew Gans

The duo offered a riff on the Samuel Beckett classic.

Roderick Ham obituary by Tim Foster

The theatre architect Roderick Ham, who has died aged 91, played an important role in the development of British theatre design in the postwar years. He was also one of the nicest men you co…

Review: 'The Select (The Sun Also Rises)' at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Robert Michael Oliver

The Elevator Repair Service’s production of The Select (The Sun also Rises) opened at the Lansburgh Theatre Monday, and I’m certain that Earnest Hemingway’s 1926 debut nove…

Lillias White Will Launch a Busy Spring With Black by Popular Demand in NYC by Robert Viagas

She’s warming up to star in the London musical This Joint Is Jumpin’ in April.

Branagh to receive special Olivier award by Tim Bano

Kenneth Branagh will be recognised for his contribution to British theatre at this year's Olivier Awards. The actor and director, who recently

Faust Gets A Remake From HSO's Kuan, TheaterWorks' Ort, WNPR's McEnroe by Christopher Arnott

You feel you know Faust? Not so fast. The immortal legend of eternal damnation has taken many forms, including plays, operas and musicals. It'll take a new one March 10 to 12 at Hartford Sym…

Abigail Breslin and Isabelle Fuhrman Celebrate Opening Night of All the Fine Boys by Hannah Vine

The new play, about sexual awakening and the discovery of adulthood, debuted Off-Broadway March 1.

NEWS: Ahead of Broadway, The Play That Goes extends into 2018 in West End by Press Releases

The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, now in its third catastrophic year in the West End, has announced a new booking period with tickets going on sale until…

Taran Killam to host Lucille Lortel Awards on May 7 by Paul Sheehan

Taran Killam will host the 32nd annual Lucille Lortel Awards honoring the best of off-Broadway on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts. This one-time “Saturda…

Sex! Savagery! Singing! It's 'Game of Thrones' as musical parody by Steve Appleford

The beginning of "Thrones! The Musical Parody" comes with a warning, a cheerfully dramatic song promising "lots and lots of spoilers" as cast members reveal not one secret but a litany of pl…

Linda review at New York City Center Stage " 'a fierce performance by Janie Dee' by Mark Shenton

The Royal Court premiere of Penelope Skinner’s Linda in late 2015 was overshadowed by the withdrawal, just three days before the first

Deaf + hearing actors team up in Neverbird's "Pinocchio" at Chicago Children's Theatre, The Station, 4/20-5/7 by Michael J. Roberts

Young hearing and Deaf actors will perform on stage together in a signed and voice [...]

Theater Wit's 10 Out of 12 by Anne Washburn Runs April 3 " March 23 by Michael J. Roberts

Chicago theater luminaries Martha Lavey, John Mahoney, Barbara Robertson and Peter Sagal will play key [...]

The Women of Playwright's Realm 2016/17 Season by Victoria Myers

The Playwright's Realm has become known as one of the city's premiere organizations for early career playwrights. Their 2016/17 season featured all women. We sat down with Sarah DeLappe, Jen…

London Theater Pranks Audience by Playing 'La La Land' at 'Moonlight' Screening by Henry Chu

And the winner for best Oscar joke is… … a theater in London, whose staff began showing “La La Land” instead of scheduled feature “Moonlight” on Tuesda…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, March 2, 2017 by Susan Grace

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Last Minute Cast Change Affects West End's Stepping Out by Mark Shenton

Tamzin Outhwaite has temporarily stepped out of Stepping Out, to be replaced by Anna-Jane Casey.

Plastic review at Ustinov Studio, Bath " 'perceptive, sharp and very funny' by Rosemary Waugh

Language is important in Plastic. The play by Marius von Mayenburg, making its UK premiere as part of the Ustinov Studio's German

Sir Kenneth Branagh to Receive Special Award at Oliviers by Mark Shenton

Award to be presented in recognition of the actor and director’s outstanding contribution to British theatre.

Original London Cast Recording for Dreamgirls Will Be Released in the Spring by Mark Shenton

The double album was recorded live at the Savoy Theatre.

Music Commentary: New England Philharmonic at 40 by Jonathan Blumhofer

Whatever challenges there may be, the enthusiasm of the New England Philharmonic's leadership is infectious.

Review: Napoli,Brooklyn at curtainup.com/-connectcut by David A. Rosenberg

an overloaded kitchen sink drama having its world premiere at Long Wharf Theater before moving to the Roundabout in New YorkR

Review: Kunstler at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

Jeff McCarthy zestfully portrays the famous civil rights lawyer in Jeffrey Sweet's script R

Nominations for Olivier Awards Will Be Live-Streamed by Mark Shenton

2016 Olivier winners Denise Gough and Matt Henry will make the announcements.

Review: Nibbler at curtainup.com/ by Charles Wright

a comedy-drama of vulnerability and longing. The characters' awkward, sometimes desperate stabs at sexual expression are touching, believable, and a trifle horrifying.

Call Answered: Kerstin Karlhuber "Fair Haven" Film by Call Me Adam

Call Answered: As much as I love theatre, it's always a thrill when I get a request to interview someone in another medium. Now I get to interview rising filmmaker Kerstin Karlhuber. When I …

Review:Wakey, Wakey at Curtainup.com by Simon Saltzman

Eno's most easily embraced and most deliberately accessible playR

Review: The Skin of Our Teeth at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A stunningly staged, timely revival of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning absurdist saga. . . Read More

INTERVIEW: Spotlight On…Gaslight Star Kara Tointon by Helen McWilliams

Gaslight is a play written by Patrick Hamilton written in 1938 and I play Bella Manningham who has been married for seven years.

Sophie Melville: 'I was scared theatre would be posh and I wouldn't understand it' by Catherine Love

Sophie Melville's laughter is coloured with disbelief. "I can't get my head around it," she admits. She is fresh from being nominated

Stephen Hunt: How Canada is responding to a dearth of arts criticism by Stephen Hunt

What will the future of cultural criticism look like? People keep asking me that. So do many of the cultural organisations I

Livestreaming Reviewing the Situation panel from the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas in New York City"Mon, Mar 6 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas presents Reviewing the Situation: Producing Theater and Cultural Awareness panel l ivestreaming on the global, commons-based…

Livestreaming a Performance of Electronic Planet Ensemble's Robot Daddy at THE VORTEX in Austin, Texas"Thurs, March 9 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The VORTEX in Austin, Texas presents Robot Daddy "Electronic Planet Ensemble's 20th Anniversary performance and final live concert"livestreaming on the global, commons-based…

Livestreaming the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Festival Noon Conversation with Tiffany Ana López: "The Past is Always Present: Luis Alfaro as a by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents "The Past is Always Present: Luis Alfaro as a Citizen Artist", a Festival Noon Conversation with Tiffany Ana López livestreaming …

How Canadian 9/11 tale made the journey to Broadway by Stephen Hunt

Absolutely no one thought the notion of developing a feel-good musical about a good Samaritan story that took place in Gander, Newfoundland,

Livestreaming Suzan-Lori Parks' Watch Me Work from The Public Theater, NYC"@WatchMeWorkSLP, use hashtag #howlround"Mon, Mar 6 by [email protected] (thea)

By HowlRound TV. Suzan-Lori Parks livestreams Watch Me Work from the Public Theater in New York City on Monday, March 6 at 2pm PST (Vancouver) / 4 p.m. CST (Austin) / 5 p.m. EST (Toronto) / …

Comedian Jack Gallagher explores the accident that changed his life in 'Concussed'

Jack Gallagher didn't spend four days in a quiet, darkened room for the fun of it. He didn't do it so he could write a show about it later. An … Click to Continue »

Danny Kaye Musical Entertains But Danny Himself Is AWOL by Bill Hirschman

The Kid From Brooklyn, a bio-musical about Danny Kaye at Broward Stage Door, is blessed with strong singers, likable performers, a peppy period score, a fine live band, a few touching moment…

Norm Lewis to Host Documentary on 100-Year History of The Drama League by TV News Desk

Starting March 23, the Emmy-Award winning series, Treasures of New York, will take viewers behind the scenes to explore the history and cultural influence of one of the nation's great champi…

Review: Linda at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

- Penelope Skinner tries to make the "invisible" older woman visible

Celine Dion, Paige O'Hara & More Set for Tonight's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Hollywood Premiere by Movies News Desk

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood will be a star-studded event with guests including Celine Dion, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Matt Damon and many more.

ALL THE FINE BOYS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Matthew Murray

Love and sex are complicated at any age, but they're especially so for adolescents who lack the experience, wisdom, and good judgment needed to properly wrangle their simmering feelings.

Review: Sweeney Todd at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

-the Demon Barber's story goes immersive, its thrilling music intact and the pies and mash served before show time are delicious

Clive Francis: Food in theatres? Spare a thought for us actors by Clive Francis

It takes a brilliant, diminutive firecracker of an actor to speak out against the ongoing habit of selling and consuming food that

Review: All The Fine Boys by Brian Scott Lipton

A first-rate quartet of actors, led by Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin, lend gravity and depth to "All the Fine Boys," a slightly odd and decidedly disturbing drama written and directed by Eri…

Review: Sweeney Todd by Brian Scott Lipton

Apparently, Stephen Sondheim, who wrote the lyrics to "You Gotta Get a Gimmick" way back in 1959, is fine and dandy with the admittedly brilliant gimmick that has led, nearly 60 years later,…

Certain Women " poignantly crafted stories

Kelly Reichardt's film is a bold, touching triptych of narratives

The Student " kinetic, volatile

A Bible-spouting teenager confronts a liberal school in Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov's film

Viceroy's House " a blown-up teledrama

Gurinder Chadha's film is a wordy account of partition, with Hugh Bonneville as Mountbatten

Logan " lycanthropic hokum

There are fun moments in this latest instalment of the Wolverine franchise

Theatre News: Nick Giles steps down from Shoreditch Town Hall

The artistic director has announced he will leave the post after five and a half years

Theatre News: Previews and opening night for The Kid Stays in the Picture postponed

Danny Huston is set to make his London stage debut at the Royal Court

Theatre News: Dreamgirls cast recording featuring Amber Riley to be released

The album, featuring the original London cast, will be released in April

Review: 'Significant Other' at the Booth Theatre by Deb Miller

It's hard to accept the realization that your BFFs aren't really F, especially if you're the single, and more-than-somewhat-neurotic, Jordan Berman. Feeling increasingly alone and abandoned …

Jim Poole made his peace with the prickly genius he plays in 'Earthquakes' by Doug George

Chicago actor Jim Poole in the drama "Earthquakes in London" at Steep Theatre plays a genius, a climate change scientist who has shut himself off from his family and hidden himself away in a…

AUSTENTATIOUS " Leicester Square by Ian Foster

A monthly micro-review from There Ought to be Clowns.

BWW's On This Day - March 2, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

DREAMGIRLS Announces the Release of Original London Cast Recording by BroadwayWorld

Sonia Friedman Productionsis delighted to announce that the highly anticipated Original London Cast Recording of the new, hit West End musicalDreamgirls,will be released onSony Classicalmid-…

VIDEO: Patrick Stewart & Stephen Colbert Star in 'Waiting For Godot's Obamacare's Replacement' by TV News Desk

On last night's LATE SHOW, world-renowned Shakespearean actor, Sir Patrick Stewart and Stephen Colbert spoofed Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT with the never-before-seen masterpiece - 'Wa…

VIDEO: Check Out 'Empowered Belle' Featurette from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST by TV News Desk

Below, take a look at the new Empowered Belle featurette from Disney's upcoming BEAUTY AND THE BEASTwhich opens in theaters nationwide March 17, 2017.

Drunkle Vanya Passionate, Poignant, Downright Hysterical by Sandi Durell

    by Lisa Joy Reitman-Dobi   When I say Chehkov, what comes to mind? I asked two Millennials, who made it clear that they are not those Millennials.   "Emptiness and alco…

Matthew Bourne's protege James Cousins on his dance with Shakespeare by Judith Mackrell

His debut show featured a duet in which a dancer never touched the ground. Now, James Cousins is staging his most ambitious piece yet, a modern take on As You Like It set in Seoul and inspir…

The Hypocrite review " Richard Bean's raucous comedy does Hull proud by Michael Billington

Hull Truck theatre, HullStaged for Hull's year as UK City of Culture, this One Man, Two Guvnors-style farce is a merry take on local historyThe road to Hull, they say, is paved with good int…

On legacy & a tribute to Sir Gerald Kaufman by Chris Grady

Most of my 58-year-old contemporaries are either rich/famous from their creative decisions and brilliant positioning at the centre of the storm, or they have given up years ago and got a rea…

Ex-Summerhall boss in public row with Edinburgh Fringe venue over '£27k debt' by Thom Dibdin

Edinburgh venue Summerhall is embroiled in a dispute with former artistic director Rupert Thomson over an alleged debt of £27,000. Thomson was

John Cleese's Bang Bang review at Mercury Theatre, Colchester " 'laugh-out-loud moments' by Paul Vale

The first production of the Mercury’s Made in Colchester 2017 season is undoubtedly a bit of a coup. A relatively unknown play

Bush Theatre and BAC to host minority and refugee leadership programme by Giverny Masso

Applications have opened for a new theatre leadership programme that will allow 10 black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee artists to take

Annie Bannister: If we want audiences to behave, we need to tell them why by Annie Bannister

Like most people involved in the arts, I have been following the debate about “acceptable behaviour in the theatre” with huge interest.

2017 Hollywood Fringe Scholarship Winners by Tracey Paleo

The Hollywood Fringe Festival has announced the winners of the 2017 Fringe Scholarships. The 10 winners were chosen from an applicant pool of 150.  The applications were evaluated based o…

NEWS: Nick Giles steps down as revitalised Shoreditch Town Hall's director by Press Releases

Today Nick Giles announces that he will step down as Director of London's Shoreditch Town Hall, leaving at the end of March after five and a half years leading the organisation.

WATCH: New Matildas learn acrobatic tricks with Craige Els

We never tire of meeting new Matildas, but we need a collective noun for them. A "cuteness"? Watch this cuteness of Matildas learning acrobatic skills from the show's Miss Trunchbull, Craige…

LIVING A LITTLE " Vaults by Laura Kressly

Rob and Paul are best mates, albeit total polar opposites. They share a cozy bachelor pad where they engage in typical mid-20s, male behaviour " drinking, weight lifting, discussing women in…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, March 2, 2017 by James Marino

Listen: “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday, podcast hitting the top theatre headlines of the day. Any and all feedback is appreciated: [email protected] …

Review: Review: The Hypocrite (Hull Truck Theatre)

Hull Truck and the RSC's co-production of Richard Bean's new comedy is part of Hull's year as City of Culture

Quizzes: Test your theatre knowledge: World Book Day

How much do you know about books on stage?

Theatre News: Kenneth Branagh announced as Special Award winner at the Olivier Awards

The Olivier Award nominations presenters have also been announced

Review: Review: Plastic (Theatre Royal Bath)

Marius Von Mayenburg's play follows a doctor planning to travel to Africa as part of Doctors Without Borders

NEWS: Kenneth Branagh presented with Special Award at 2017 Oliviers by Press Releases

Acclaimed actor and director Kenneth Branagh will be presented with the Special Award at the Olivier Awards 2017 with Mastercard ceremony on Sunday 9 April at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Pravesh Kumar: Radical change is needed at the top for true diversity by Pravesh Kumar

One of the things I love about theatre is that it isn't a solitary activity. It can happen only when a group

For the world of magic, Blackpool is the place to be in February by Will Houstoun

If you were asked to name the most magical place in the world, I am certain it wouldn't be Blackpool. For one

Jack Thorne: 'I don't know if I wrote the script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child or the cast did' by Mark Shenton

Jack Thorne is just 38 years old, but he's already hurtling towards the top ranks of Britain's most successful and prolific contemporary

CHIGGER-FOOT BOYS " Tara Arts by Ian Foster

At a moment in British history when the political discourse around the contribution of (at least part of) the immigrant population has never been more highly charged, Patricia Cumper's Chigg…

David Hallberg, The Sleeping Beauty by Deborah Jones

The Australian Ballet, Brisbane, February 25 When David Hallberg returned to the ballet stage in Sydney in November last year, in Coppélia with The Australian Ballet, he was coming out of a…

Julie Dimas-Lockfeld by Julie Dimas-Lockfeld

Julie Dimas-Lockfeld, has been involved in the local theatre scene for several decades. A graduate of Stage Group Theatre's full time acting program, Julie then joined the resident ensemble …

Photos: Sweeny Todd Opening Night by Jk Clarke

    Wednesday, March 1 (the 38th anniversary of the original Broadway opening) saw the opening night  of The Tooting Arts Club production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fl…

Theatre News: Exclusive: Janie Dee, Laura Pitt-Pulford and Fra Fee among cast for Sondheim concert

Alex Parker and Alistair Knights will helm the production at Cadogan Hall

Review: Review: Bang Bang (Mercury Theatre, Colchester)

A rarely-seen Feydeau farce, adapted by John Cleese, fails to catch fire

Shoreditch Town Hall director steps down after five years by Tim Bano

Nick Giles is to step down as director of Shoreditch Town Hall after five years in the role. Giles took up the

The Hypocrite review at Hull Truck Theatre " 'boisterous and noisy' by Natasha Tripney

Richard Bean's boisterous new comedy, set in an England about to be riven by Civil War, is one of the flagship productions

'Pump and Dump Show' brings laughter to the lonely, frustrating world of parenting by Valerie Schremp Hahn St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tracey Tee and Shayna Ferm developed 'The Pump and Dump Show' to uplift parents.

Denise Gough & Matt Henry announce Olivier shortlists on Monday by Press Releases

Denise Gough and Matt Henry will announce the nominees for this year's Olivier Awards with Mastercard this Monday 6 March 2017. The announcement will be broadcast here live at noon.

Want to Live in Grey Gardens? It Can Be Yours for $20 Million by Katie Rogers

Sally Quinn has decided to sell the fabled East Hampton house whose occupants have been the subject of both a documentary and a Broadway musical.

BWW Morning Brief March 2nd, 2017 - SIGNIFICANT OTHER Opens and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Joshua Harmon'sSIGNIFICANT OTHER opens tonight on Broadway

Theater openings March 3-9

Friday "Flanagan's Wake": Grab a pint, and pay your respects at this interactive Irish funeral. Open run at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave.; 312-391-0404 and www.chicagotheaterwo…

Review: Watching Brilliant Brit Version of "Sweeney Todd" with Stephen Sondheim Blew My Mind by Roger Friedman

“Sweeney Todd,” my favorite musical, has arrived from the UK in its most stripped down version ever at the Barrow Theater in Categories: Celebrity Featured Theater(Read more.…

Richard III: to make Shakespeare feminist, you need more than just a woman in the lead | Cassie Tongue by Cassie Tongue

Kate Mulvany is astonishing in the title role of Bell Shakespeare's latest Richard III, but that doesn't make it politically radicalRichard III, Shakespeare's tragi-history about a tyrant's …

Hate Thy Neighbor's Jamali Maddix: a crude, cartoonish, straight-up standup by Brian Logan

The comic who presented a TV series on the rise of the far right is back with a show that combines goofballery with cultural commentaryDid you see Hate Thy Neighbor on Viceland TV? A sizeabl…

Mark Shenton: A theatre is not the place for a picnic by Mark Shenton

I’ve often written here about policing audience behaviour, from having to take people to task for talking, texting and eating during shows

Richard Jordan: Why do people who hate musicals love La La Land? by Richard Jordan

La La Land may have missed out on the big one on Oscar night, but it's still been the darling of this year's awards season. But

'My Little Sister Rabbit' at Dockteatern Tittut, Stockholm by Blouin Artinfo

"My Little Sister Rabbit," a show meant for children of ages 2-6 years, is being presented at the Dockteatern Tittut, Stockholm and will run through May 20, 2017 on select dates."My Little S…

'Century Love War' at Culture City Theatre, Stockholm by Blouin Artinfo

An opera show entitled "Century Love War" will be presented at the Culture City Theatre, Stockholm from March 3 through June 2, 2017, on select dates. "Century Love War" is the dramatiz…

Youth passport to world-class performances by Arts Review

Young people with a love for the arts can stop dreaming about attending the best performances in Sydney " they will soon be able to get a front-row seat for as little as $10. The City of Syd…

The Arts on the Stamps of the World " March 2 by Doug Briscoe

An Arts Fuse regular feature: the arts on stamps of the world.

Riverbank Palais: Adelaide festival gets decadent with floating 1920s dance hall by Max Opray

Modern incarnation of the 'Taj Mahal of the Torrens' will serve as festival's hub and have entertainment co-directed by Neil Armfield and Rachel HealyDo South Australia's flappers still have…

All the Fine Boys by Wendy Caster

From public/political discussions and debates, you might think that sexual boundaries between adults and minors--and sexuality itself--are clear, defined, and unambiguous. They're not, as vi…

'Igor Moiseyev Ballet' at Opéra de Lausanne by Blouin Artinfo

Igor Moiseyev's ballet "Dances of the World Nations" will be presented at the Opéra de Lausanne on April 2, 2017. "Dances of the World Nations" is part of the commemoration of the…

Heads Up: Chicago Theaters Cultivate Night Life Offstage by Elaine Glusac

The city's strong theater community is increasingly keeping its audiences fed and watered in-house.

'Sharon Eyal and Olivier Dubois' at Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm by Blouin Artinfo

Ballet performances by Sharon Eyal and Olivier Dubois will be presented at the Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm from March 8 through Nov 8, 2017, on select dates. This Ballet performances…

Eclectic French jazz quintet, Paris Combo return to Australia by Arts Review

Hot on the heels of their brand new album, Paris Combo return to Australia to serve up their unique blend of gypsy jazz, French chanson and Latin rhythm, with a touch of Middle Eastern groov…

The Big Day Is Here! Happy Opening to Gideon Glick, Lindsay Mendez & the Cast of Significant Other on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Pop the champagne! Significant Other opens on Broadway on March 2. The play stars Gideon Glick as Jordan, whose search for love grows seemingly more impossible as his three best friends sudd…

Music Majors, Special Forces of the Arts by Joe Patti

Going back to the Strategic National Arts Alumni Project special report I referenced yesterday, there were findings in another area that grabbed my interest.  The following chart breaks d…

Kathy & Ken Bernhardt, the 2017 Luminary Awards Amaranth Award Winners by Gail O'Neill

Ken and Kathy Bernhardt have been named the inaugural recipients of ArtsATL's Amaranth Award for Philanthropic Legacy. One of four multidisciplinary prizes -- including the Beacon Award for …

George Orwell's son comes to Pittsburgh for Prime Stage's production of '1984' by Jill Cueni-Cohen

What would the late George Orwell say about what's been happening in U.S. politics today and the renewed interest in his famous novel "1984"?

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Prime Stage presents timely '1984' by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Before Broadway digs into "1984," Prime Stage is bringing Big Brother to Pittsburgh.

Keep 'em in stitches: Costumes are tailored to a 'T' for 'Twelfth Night' for Pittsburgh Public Theater by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In a corner of a room crowded with clothes and accessories is a small clearing with full-length mirrors. Nestled into the space, awaiting the arrival of actor Mitchell Jarvis, is a rack cont…

Playbill Mixtape: Women Songwriters Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this playlist featuring Broadway’s great female composers and lyricists.

Gideon Glick Searches for His Significant Other, Opening on Broadway March 2 by Andrew Gans

The new work from Joshua Harmon plays the Booth Theatre.