Former Editor-in-Chief of Paris Vogue on 'The Price of Illusion' by WNYC

Joan Juliet Buck, novelist and former editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue from 1994 to 2001, joins us to discuss her memoir The Price of Illusion. Buck details her privileged childhood growing up…

Impressions of: Andrea Kleine's "My Dinner with Andrea: the piece formerly known as Torture Playlist" at New York Live Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

In Impressions of: Andrea Kleine's My Dinner with Andrea: the piece formerly known as Torture Playlist at New York Live Arts, "Kleine's philosophical renderings reveal a thoughtful…

A Dance Enthusiast Dance Date: Deirdre Towers takes ADM21's Nikki Feirt Atkins to NYCB's "Rogers: Ballet to Broadway" by The Dance Enthusiast

In A Dance Enthusiast Dance Date: Deirdre Towers takes ADM21's Nikki Feirt Atkins to NYCB's Rogers: Ballet to Broadway, Feirt Atkin's says, "Most young dancers always 'hit it…

Stage preview: 'Daddy Long Legs' musical is live again, this time at the Public by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The story of a spunky orphan who communicates with her benefactor through letters hasn't missed a beat since "Daddy-Long-Legs" hit bookshelves in 1912. The novel was adapted by author Jean W…

Stage preview: PMT revives 'Dreamgirls' to honor diversity and a supreme musical by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's ambitious 25th season continues with "Dreamgirls," a dream come true for actor Jason Shavers and a reflection of the company's commitment to diversity.

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Put Broadway's Focus on Powerhouse Women by Mark Blankenship

With War Paint, the team behind Grey Gardens puts two strong women front and center once more.

How Well Do You Know Musicals Based on Movies? by Logan Culwell-Block

From Little Shop to Amélie, how well will your Broadway trivia brain hold up when it comes to musicals based on movies?

What Makes Musical Theatre Feminist? by Kelly Wallace

A new Chicago company dares to answer the question with their version of the Bechdel Test. Meet Firebrand Theatre.

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

1. Brother Mario at Flying V Theatre. “If you've ever picked up a controller and stomped goombahs with the Mario Brothers, do yourself a favor and don't miss this loving tribute tha…

Bill Henson by Arts Review

Selected by the artist, and encompassing themes including portraits, nudes, lush museum interiors and transcendent landscapes, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the major solo exh…

Opera Review: 'Champion' at The Kennedy Center by Kaley Beins

"I kill a man and the world forgives me. I love a man, and the world wants to kill me." Terence Blanchard and Michael Cristofer's jazz opera “Champion” makes its East Coast premi…

Robert Schenkkan's Protest: A Portable 'Wall' by American Theatre Editors

Theatres who want to respond to the current political climate have a ready vehicle: an angry new two-hander by the author of 'All the Way.'

Tony Award-Nominee Melissa Errico to Join Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall by BroadwayWorld

It has just been announced that Tony Award-nominee Melissa Errico will join Michael Feinstein as a special guest at Zankel Hall on March 21 at 730pm at Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh Ave. for 'St…

"Holding the Edge": Helping AIDS Patients in the 80s, at The Marsh, San Francisco by Jeremiah Wall

Nurse Elaine Magree: A Night Shift to Remember by Jeremiah Wall In her shift as a nurse in late January 1986, Elaine Magree encounters death in the sky and on earth, and ends up not quite "H…

First Nighter: Three MusicalsTune Up the Town by David Finkle

  London"The town's jingling with musicals at a time when it seems offerings are slimmer than they usually are. The word

First Nighter: Three MusicalsTune Up the Town by David Finkle

London"The town's jingling with musicals at a time when it seems offerings are slimmer than they usually are. The word is

Not Another Indie Cabaret by Arts Review

We've all sat through that show. It's, like, totally unique and the songs are so obscure you probably haven't heard them before. You're there because a friend swears they knew about the perf…

Matt Zarley Celebrates International Women's Day with 'The Estrogen Sessions' Featuring Billy Porter by BroadwayWorld

Broadway veteran, Billboard dance sensation and People Magazine's first-ever gay Hottest Bachelor Matt Zarley has received critical acclaim as an LGBT artist for over a decade since his debu…

Debbie Ruzicka Will Star in Chicago's Premiere of THE RADIANT, Full Cast by BroadwayWorld

Set one hundred years ago in Paris,The Radiantcenters on the true, tempestuous, and love-torn life of Madame Marie Sklodowska Curie. Widowed at thirty-nine, with two young children to raise …

Calamity Jane by Arts Review

From the famous 1950s Doris Day movie musical to the HBO series Deadwood, the courageous individuality of Calamity Jane has delighted audiences for decades. One Eyed Man Productions in assoc…

Information Overload by Michael Workman

Ballarat International Foto Biennale announces Martin Kantor Portrait Prize by Arts Review

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) has announced three new prizes for budding and professional photographers to submit to in the lead-up to the bi-annual month of photography…

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead review " Daniel Radcliffe returns in Stoppard classic by Michael Billington

Old Vic, LondonActor perfectly matched in nimble high-wire act that is still spritely " but gains heft from its awareness of death The play's the thing. Fifty years after its professional pr…

Dan Ritchie names Martin Semple as new Denver Center for the Performing Arts chairman by John Wenzel

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday announced longtime Denver lawyer Martin Semple as chairman of the board of trustees.

These Aren't Your Grandpa's Old People by Joe Patti

For the last 20-25 years, audiences have been getting grayer and dying off. We have all heard that statement multiple times in our careers. We have probably made that statement multiple time…

Crimes of the Heart by Arts Review

Imperial Artistry in association with Red Line Productions is thrilled to present the award-winning masterpiece Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley for a limited season at the Old Fitz Theatr…

HAMILTON Cast Album Goes Triple Platinum with More Than 3 Million Sales by BroadwayWorld

According to the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA, the HAMILTON cast album has achieved triple platinum status with over 3 million sales. The album had previously reached doubl…

Oscar win for 'Zootopia' confirms that Disney is the studio to beat for Best Animated Feature by Matt Noble

At this year’s Oscars, the blockbuster hit “Zootopia” won Best Animated Film. That marked the third win in this category for Walt Disney Animation Studios in four yea…

My theatre diary: Off-West End plays Diary of a Teenaged Girl, In Other Words and La Ronde by Terri Paddock

Two Off-West End plays have recently inspired my other half Peter Jones to compile Spotify playlists of his youth – terribly convenient as I’ve tasked him with providing backg…

Portland Center Stage Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will feature magic tricks, improvisation, history lessons, and jazz music.

Review: Review: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (The Old Vic)

Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire play the title characters in Tom Stoppard's play

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater Sets 2017 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include a five-person 'Romeo and Juliet' and a world premiere from John Marcus and Rebecca Bazell.

Pop Poll! Take a Boozy Time Travel Trip to 1940s New York City with the Stars of Bandstand by Broadway.com

What if the stars of the new Broadway musical could actually travel back to the setting of the show? What's the first thing Laura Osnes, Corey Cott & co. would do in 1940s NYC?

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Chad Jennings of Wicked by Broadway.com

Chad Jennings stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Wicked and more with Beth Stevens.

Robert Evans' tempestuous Hollywood tenure takes the stage by Michael Riedel

If Norma Desmond is ready for her Broadway close-up, surely Robert Evans is, too. Hollywood's suntanned, sunglasses-wearing legend is putting the finishing touches on the stage adaptation of…

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead starring Daniel Radcliffe " review at the Old Vic, London by Mark Shenton

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are far from dead, but alive and well and back home at the Old Vic, where, just a month

Photo Coverage: Strike Up the Band and Meet the Company of Broadway's BANDSTAND! by Walter McBride

In just weeks, the brand new musical Bandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler Hamilton, will begin performances at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, prior …

Photo Coverage: Inside the Dramatists Guild Fund's Salon with Rick Elice and Andrew Lippa by Walter McBride

Tony-, Grammy-, and Olivier-Award-winner Rick Elice Jersey Boys, Peter and the Starcatcher, The Addams Family was featured in an exclusive Q-and-A on Monday March 6, at a salon hosted by the…

Rejoycify! Ginna Claire Mason Will Join WICKED Tour as Glinda by BroadwayWorld

The WICKED Tour is thrilled to welcome Ginna Claire Mason as Glinda, beginning Wednesday, March 15th at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY.

Lyric Opera's "Jesus Christ Superstar" Tickets Go On Sale One Year Early by Michael J. Roberts

In anticipation of high ticket demand, Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today that the initial block [...]

Dorset Theatre Festival 2017-18 Season to Feature Tim and Tyne Daly by American Theatre Editors

Also, playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis will star in a play alongside Treat Williams.

'Mary Poppins' cast set at Mercury Theater by Morgan Greene

Mercury Theater Chicago has announced the cast of "Mary Poppins," which will be lead by Nicole Armold as the perfect nanny with Matthew Crowle as Bert. The production will also feature…

Hamilton Cast Album Certified Triple Platinum by Olivia Clement

The original cast recording has now sold more than 3 million copies.

Atlantic Theater Company's Annual Gala Honors Artistic Director Neil Pepe by Broadway.com

On March 6, Atlantic Theater Company celebrated its Artistic Director Neil Pepe for his 25 years of leadership. Take a look at the stage and screen stars who stepped out for the annual gala!

Odds & Ends: Dear Evan Hansen at 92nd Street Y, Jennifer Hudson Sings From Her New Single & More by Andy Lefkowitz

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Ben Platt Talks Dear Evan Hansen Dear Evan Hansen breakout star Ben Platt and his Tony-nominated director, Michael Greif, wi…

Welcome to Oz on the Road! Ginna Claire Mason Will Star as Glinda in the Wicked Tour by Ryan Gilbert

Look who's wonderful! Ginna Claire Mason, who's been the Glinda standby in Broadway's Wicked for the last year, will star as the Good Witch herself in the touring production of t…

Q&A: Marcy Lovitch on Writing about Hot-Button Issues in Her New Play "Inappropriate Relationship" by Heather Anne Chamberlain

Marcy Lovitch isn't into the business of letting audiences keep a nice and happy distance from themselves and the action onstage. She causes us to look at ourselves in that metaphorical mirr…

'Profoundly affectionate': A splendid, surgically accurate play about intimacy by Toby Zinman

Review: A Gay Nightclub Tragedy, Decades Before Orlando, in 'The View UpStairs' by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Max Vernon's new musical sends a contemporary man back to 1973 and the UpStairs, a real New Orleans gay bar destroyed by arson.

Wicked Tour Will Welcome a New Glinda by Andrew Gans

Ginna Claire Mason will step into the Stephen Schwartz-Winnie Holzman musical at Syracuse’s Landmark.

Victory Gardens Theater Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season will include two world premieres and a Tony Award-winning musical.

Poll: What's Your Favorite Live-Action Disney Reboot So Far? by Variety Staff

With “Beauty and the Beast” debuting next weekend, Disney continues to ramp up its live-action reboot game. “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Emma Watson as Belle, fol…

'Harry Potter' Stage Star Anthony Boyle Signs With UTA by Jeremy Gerard

  Dublin-born actor Anthony Boyle, currently playing Scorpius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the megahit at London’s Palace Theatre, has signed with UTA. The two-…

The Great Comet: The Journey of A New Musical To Broadway. Book by Jonathan Mandell

As Lin-Manuel Miranda did with "Hamilton," so Dave Malloy came up with the idea for his innovative hit Broadway musical, "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," while reading a book u…

Review: 'koma' at Solecalibur by Deb Miller

It's 2 a.m. His mind is racing, overwrought with memories of situations, conversations, and images of her. Music and film merge with poetry, rap, and movement to explore one half-hour inside…

Oscar-Nominated Film Hidden Figures Eyeing Broadway? by Malia West

Rumor has it that our Oscar-nominated Hidden Figures might see the light of Broadway! In an interview with ITN, Janelle Monae, who plays Mary Jackson, let it slip that a Broadway musical mig…

Cinema Chain Builds Jungle Gyms in Theaters by Dani Levy

Parents who’ve had to deal with energetic and rambunctious kids inside a movie theater will suffer no longer. At least, that’s one intended effect of Cinepolis USA’…

15 Immersive Theatre Companies Join Forces for Two-Day Festival by Olivia Clement

Performeteria will feature 10-minute site-specific performances from dance and theatre groups

Theater: Matthew Perry, the Immortal Chandler Bing of "Friends," Writes Off Broadway Play for Himself by Roger Friedman

You never know who’s coming to NewYork theater next. This time it’s Matthew Perry, the immortal Chandler Bing of “Friends” TV fame. Categories: Featured Theater U…

VIDEO: They've Got the Right- Watch Julia Murney, Lauren Molina, Robert Lenzi & More Sing from ASSASSINS at Yale Rep by Stage Tube

Yale Repertory Theatrewillcontinueits 50th Anniversary Season with a new production of ASSASSINS March 17-April 8, starringStanley Bahorek Giuseppe Zangara,Stephen DeRosaCharles Guiteau, Luc…

92nd Street Y presents DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt & Michael Greif in Conversation by Alexa Criscitiello

ActorBen Plattand Tony Award nominated directorMichael Greifcome to 92Y onSunday, April 16for a conversation about their groundbreaking and critically acclaimed showDear Evan Hansen.

Rupert Holmes Developing NAME THAT TUNE Stage Musical by BroadwayWorld

Prestige Entertainment Group has announced their development of a new Broadway theatrical musical based onName That Tune,Harry Salter's legendary game show that pitted contestants against ea…

2017 Olivier Award Nominations Announced by Chris Luner

Yesterday, Denise Gough and Matt Henry proudly announced the 2017 Olivier Award nominees LIVE from London. In yet another successful season for the West End, many are looking forwar…

Surflight Theatre Will ReOpen In Summer 2017 by Chris Luner

After two summers without “Broadway at the Beach”, Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, New Jersey is slated to reopen this summer after shuttering in early 2015. Following two dark…

Matthew Broderick, Peter Dinklage, and More Attend New Group Gala March 6 by Marc J. Franklin

The Off-Broadway company honored Sutton Foster and Robert J. Rosenberg for their outstanding commitment to theatre.

2017 Jonathan Larson Grants Presented March 6 by Hannah Vine

The awards are given to emerging musical theatre writers.

2017 Jonathan Larson Grants Presented March 7 by Hannah Vine

The awards are given to emerging musical theatre writers.

Pucker Up: Backstage at War Paint with Steffanie Leigh, Episode 4: Tech by Broadway.com

Welcome to tech! War Paint's Steffanie Leigh gives us the lowdown on the most intense time: tech!

Gina Gionfriddo's Can You Forgive Her? to Play the Vineyard Theatre by Andy Lefkowitz

The Vineyard Theatre’s 2016-2017 season will conclude with Gina Gionfriddo’s Can You Forgive Her?, directed by Peter DuBois (Sons of the Prophet). Gionfriddo returns to the Viney…

Nick Adams and Grace McLean Will Join The Skivvies at Joe's Pub by Adam Hetrick

The stripped-down concert will feature cast members from The Great Comet and special surprise guests.

SEC's 'Hamilton' Ponzi case expands to Dylan, McCartney, Harry Potter

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Entertainment featuring Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and even Harry Potter are now part of a U.S. regulator's expanded lawsuit accusing two New York men…

The Onscreen Evolution of King Kong by Jared T. Miller

From groundbreaking stop-motion techniques in the original 1933 King Kong film, to the CGI employed in the upcoming Kong: Skull Island, Kong movies have been defined by their special effects…

Blog: Write what you know " how one ex-prisoner's experiences gave him the tools to turn playwright by Ayt Guest Blogger

First-time playwright John Stanley's play The Monkey sees him delve through his own experiences of the prison system to paint a darkly comic picture of thieves bound together by addiction. I…

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, and More Preview Four Numbers from Bandstand by Ryan McPhee

The new Broadway musical stars Laura Osnes and Corey Cott.

Ben Platt and Michael Greif to Chat Dear Evan Hansen at 92Y by Olivia Clement

The musical’s star and director will discuss the show in an intimate conversation at the cultural center uptown.

DISINHERIT THE WIND by Steven Morris

DISINHERIT THE WINDReviewed by Neal WeaverThe ComplexThrough April 9 When I was in college, I decided I should take some psychology courses to better understand myself and my fellow man. I s…

Audra McDonald Will Share Songs and Stories at Steppenwolf by Robert Viagas

The six-time Tony Award winner will appear with Seth Rudetsky and her husband, Will Swenson, May 22.

Photo Flash: Ben Bonnema, Michael R. Jackson & More Receive 2017 Jonathan Larson Grants by BroadwayWorld

Just last night, the Jonathan LarsonGrants, given annually to honor emerging composers, lyricists and book writers, were presented to the 2017 recipients Ben Bonnema, Maggie-Kate Coleman amp…

Rodney Ingram Will Join THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA on Broadway as New Raoul by BroadwayWorld

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today a principal cast change for the longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OP…

Photo Coverage: BANDSTAND Cast Celebrates Andy Blankenbuehler's Birthday! by Walter McBride

In just weeks, the brand new musicalBandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerAndy BlankenbuehlerHamilton, will begin performances at theBernard B. JacobsTheatre, prior to an…

#ICastIt: 'West Side Story' Takes a 'Cool' Turn in Today's America

VPAC (Valley Performing Arts Center) and La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts are teaming up again following the success of last year’s “Dreamgirls” to bring a reconce…

Melissa Errico and Michael Feinstein Will Celebrate the Music of Harry Warren at Carnegie Hall by Robert Viagas

Their March 21 concert will salute the composer of 42nd Street.

Broadway Singer Morgan James Brings Her Tour to New York by Robert Viagas

The Motown and Godspell actor will stop at the Highline Ballroom April 5.

Phantom Of The Opera Announces Cast Change. by Corine Cohen

Photo by Matthew Murphy BROADWAY'S LONGEST-RUNNING SHOW OF ALL TIME THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ANNOUNCES PRINCIPAL CAST CHANGE FOR THE NEW YORK PRODUCTION BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 20   Bro…

The Five Ages of King Kong by Mekado Murphy

Since his debut in 1933, King Kong keeps getting rebooted. Here's a look at what all those remakes mean, including the latest, "Kong: Skull Island."

DC Theater Season 2017-18: Round House and Olney step up. by Peter Marks and Nelson Pressley

Synetic leaps in, too.

Here's a First Look at Darren Criss & Jeremy Jordan in the Musical Crossover Episode of The Flash & Supergirl by Lindsey Sullivan

Before Darren Criss plays a serial killer on American Crime Story, he's channeling his villain vibes in a musical crossover episode of The Flash and Supergirl. As previously announced, t…

Broadway's Phantom of the Opera to Welcome Rodney Ingram as Raoul by Andy Lefkowitz

Rodney Ingram is set to join the cast of Broadway's longest-running musical, The Phantom of the Opera, producers Cameron Mackintosh and the Really Useful Group announced today. Ingram, …

Broadway Box Office Recovers, 'Hamilton' Tops The Charts by Rino16

As we all know, theater and money have an on-going hate-love relationship. This is the situation of Broadway box office at the moment.   The Broadway box office plummeted after their re…

'American playwriting is back on a roll': Aaron Posner's Stupid F"ing Bird is 'theatrically illuminating' by Robert Cushman

Robert Cushman: This Toronto season has brought us John, Father Comes Home from the Wars, The Realistic Joneses and now this. American playwriting is back on a roll

PLAYS BY ME COMING TO PLACES by Adam Szymkowicz

PRODUCTIONS   KODACHROME Production #1 of Kodachrome Portland Center Stage Portland, OR February 3-March 18, 2018 Rare Birds Production #1 of Rare Birds Red Fern Theater 14th Stre…

FIRST LOOK: Corey Cott Sings Right This Way from Bandstand

Set in the smoke filled, swing fueled night clubs of 1945, Bandstand brings the against-all-odds story of singer/songwriter Donny Novitski (Cott) and his band of mismatched fellow WWII veter…

FIRST LOOK: The Company of Bandstand Performs

Set in the smoke filled, swing fueled night clubs of 1945, Bandstand brings the against-all-odds story of singer/songwriter Donny Novitski (Cott) and his band of mismatched fellow WWII veter…

FIRST LOOK: Laura Osnes Sings "Love Will Come And Find Me Again"

Set in the smoke filled, swing fueled night clubs of 1945, Bandstand brings the against-all-odds story of singer/songwriter Donny Novitski (Cott) and his band of mismatched fellow WWII veter…

Patton Oswalt headlines Onion comedy fest in Chicago this summer by Doug George

Patton Oswalt will headline the big comedy festival in Chicago this summer, an event put on by The Onion and also including appearances by Mike Judge, Christopher Guest, Bobcat Goldthwait an…

FIRST LOOK: Corey Cott Sings Bandstand

Set in the smoke filled, swing fueled night clubs of 1945, Bandstand brings the against-all-odds story of singer/songwriter Donny Novitski (Cott) and his band of mismatched fellow WWII veter…

"Lumiere Plots Romance" Clip - Disney's Beauty and the Beast by Disney Movie Trailers

Rodney Ingram Will Step into Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera by Ryan McPhee

The Aladdin alum joins James Barbour and Ali Ewoldt at the Majestic Theatre.

Tony Nominee Patricia Clarkson Joins Cast of HBO Drama Series SHARP OBJECTS by TV News Desk

Broadway alum Patricia Clarkson will star opposite Amy Adams in HBO's upcoming eight-episode drama SHARP OBJECTS. Written by Marti Nixon, the series is based on the book by Gillian Flynn.

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of BANDSTAND on Broadway! by Walter McBride

In just weeks, the brand new musicalBandstand, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winnerAndy BlankenbuehlerHamilton, will begin performances at theBernard B. JacobsTheatre, prior to an…

Photo Flash: First Look at Sally Field, Joe Mantello & More in THE GLASS MENAGERIE on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway revival ofTennessee Williams'The Glass Menagerieis currently in previews at the Belasco Theatre 111 West 44th Street, starring two-time Academy Award winnerSally Fieldand two-ti…

BWW TV: Watch Corey Cott, Laura Osnes & More Swing to Broadway in BANDSTAND Sneak Peek! by Tv - Press Previews

The company met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld was on hand to chat with the company and bring you a sneak peek from the Rainbow Room

Broadwaysted Podcast Gets Swept Up with Original Newsie, Brendon Stimson by Broadwaysted

Extra, Extra--this week, the Broadwaysted crew sits down with our favorite broom lover, Broadway's Brendon Stimson We're pouring out varietals of whiskey and gIn as Brendon tells us about th…

A Dream Come True for Shoba Narayan, Tonight's Natasha in The Great Comet by Olivia Clement

A personal milestone and a key moment on Broadway—Narayan is the first South Asian female in a principal role since Bombay Dreams.

Danny Burstein and Kelli O'Hara Perform In Spring Benefit! by Corine Cohen

2017 Spring Benefit featuring Kelli O’Hara and Ted Sperling with special guest Danny Burstein honoring Karen and Kevin Kennedy, Elaine Petschek, and Daisy Soros,Martina Arroyo, Harolyn…

'COME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAY:' Memories of My Twenty Years as Agent For John Kander by Richard Seff: Part One " The House Lights Dim by Richard Seff

COME HEAR THE MUSIC PLAY:  Memories of My Twenty Years as Agent For John Kander by Richard Seff OVERTURE. John Kander and Fred Ebb have written some fifteen musicals for Broadway as we…

Sly, gender-bending 'Twelfth Night' at National Theatre by Toby Zinman

See Corey Cott, Laura Osnes & More Cut a Rug in Rehearsal for Broadway's Bandstand by Broadway.com

Are you ready to swing? Broadway favorites Corey Cott and Laura Osnes are gearing up to make Broadway swoon in the new 1940s-era musical Bandstand. Check out these pics from rehearsal, then …

Watch Corey Cott & Laura Osnes Get into the Swing of Things with These Bandstand Rehearsal Clips by Broadway.com

Dream big as you watch Broadway faves Corey Cott and Laura Osnes in rehearsal for Bandstand!

Carol Carpenter's SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT in Northampton, Massachusetts by Martin Denton

Debra J’Anthony, the executive director of the Academy of Music Theatre in Northampton, Massachusetts, has just sent me a press release about an upcoming production of Carol Carpenter&…

Chris Gethard's Off-Broadway Career Suicide Sets HBO Air Date by Olivia Clement

The solo show about depression and alcoholism played an acclaimed, extended run Off-Broadway.

HBO to Debut TV Adaptation of Off-Broadway's CHRIS GETHARD: CAREER SUICIDE, 5/6 by TV News Desk

HBO has confirmed that the special CHRIS GETHARD CAREER SUICIDE will debut SATURDAY, MAY 6 at 1000 p.m. ETPT.

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE with Beth Johnson Nicely by Broadway's Backbone

In this episodeBroadway's Beth Johnson Nicely was just thrust back into the audition world after the closing of Something Rotten, but with her tap shoes in hand she isforever moving forward.…

Broadway Strong Announces Gathering for International Women's Day by BroadwayWorld

As you may know,Wednesday, March 8thmarks International Women's Day.Many are celebrating and demonstrating for women's rights around the world with 'A Day Without Women.' However, since it's…

Photo Flash: First Look - Darren Criss, Jeremy Jordan & More in SUPERGIRL/FLASH Musical Crossover by TV News Desk

The CW has released the first teaser for the 'Duet' episode as well as firstlook images - check them out below

Thoughts on the Selma Anniversary by Trav S.D.

Today is the anniversary of the attack by police thugs on protesters at the first march in Selma, Alabama in 1965. The town of Selma was founded by my 6th great uncle. I am related by marria…

Len Cariou, Stephen Bogardus, and More Set for Readings of New Musicals by Andrew Gans

The York’s Developmental Reading Series continues with presentations of Dutch Master and The White Witch of Rosehall.

Making It Happen: Four Questions with Set Designer Laura Jellinek

Laura Jellinek talks about her work as set designer, getting jobs and building working relationships, and advice for aspiring young designers.

Final bow for Thodos Dance and a visit from Cuba: 4 dance events in March by Lauren Warnecke

March is a busy month for dance in Chicago; here are four events to watch for. Thodos Dance Chicago presents "Full Circle": When Thodos Dance Chicago formed (as Melissa Thodos & Dancers) in …

Artificial Flowers by Steven Morris

Artificial FlowersReviewed by Lovell Estell IIIZombie Joes Underground TheatreThrough March 11The folks at Zombie Joes continue to expand the theatrical palate with this engaging two-charact…

Emma Donoghue's Room Stage Adaptation Announces U.K. Casting by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is set for the stage version of Emma Donoghue's novel Room, set to play Theatre Royal Stratford East beginning May 2. The production's limited run will go through June 3, fol…

Dark, gory, deliciously authentic 'White Devil' at Shakespeare's Globe by Toby Zinman

American play is 'Ugly' at London's National Theatre by Jessica Parks

How to Raise a Freeman by Steven Morris

How to Raise a FreemanReviewed by Katie BuennekeAmmunition Theatre at The New Collective LAThrough March 26It should be a truth universally acknowledged that it is difficult to be a black ma…

TSO's New Creations Festival breaks away from convention by Robert Harris

Saturday's performances, which kicked off the 8-day festival, demonstrates what happens when the new is allowed into the traditional

How to Stage Manage on Broadway with The Great Comet

Broadway shows run like clockwork, and @TylerMount went backstage at Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 to find out what the stage management teams do to keep the performances mov…

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott, and Cast of Broadway's Bandstand Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical, directed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler, begins performances March 31.

VIDEO: In the rehearsal room with The Life stars & director Michael Blakemore

How are preparations going for the long-awaited UK premiere of Cy Coleman's Tony Award-winning masterpiece THE LIFE? We sent fellow #StageFave and Backstage Jam creator Michael Watson along …

Raising the Bar at the Colorado New Play Summit by American Theatre Editors

Denver Center's annual new-play festival, now in its 12th year, shows writers in dialogue with the moment.

Torture is in the eye of the beholder in 'Skin for Skin' by Kerry Reid

The ghosts of Abu Ghraib haunt the world of Paul Pasulka's "Skin for Skin," while suggesting that the recent shameful past can only be read as prologue to our present times. It's a story wor…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Ugly Lies the Bone at the National Theatre by Emma Clarendon

The National Theatre is currently presenting Lindsey Ferrentino's new play directed by Indhu Rubasingham. But what have critics been making of it?

'La La Land' concert at Hollywood Bowl on Memorial Day weekend by Paul Sheehan

Justin Hurwitz, who won Oscars for his “La La Land” score and the original song “City of Stars,” will conduct the Hollywood Bowl symphony orchestra in a live versi…

San Diego's Meryn Beckett swinging with 'Kinky Boots' by James Hebert

For a stage actor, appearing in a Broadway show can be a dream come true. Appearing in the road production of a Broadway show? That can be fun, too " but you still don't hear many theater ar…

Tickets on sale early for Lyric's 'Superstar' by Morgan Greene

Tickets for Lyric Opera's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" go on sale Thursday, the company announced Tuesday. It's a significantly early release of tickets, coming more than a year…

How to Stage Manage on Broadway with The Great Comet by Olivia Clement

Tyler Mount goes backstage to find out what the SM teams do to keep the performances moving without any mistakes.

Sly, gender-bending 'Twelfth Night' at National Theatre by Jessica Parks

From Bob Newhart to Chris Rock: 10 standup comedy milestones by Elise Czajkowski

As Netflix invest in Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, what have been the most important comedy specials on stage?2017 is set to be a big year in standup specials for Netflix " Amy…

They'd Be So Glad To See You: No Three Ways About It"Santa Monica's Morgan-Wixson Theatre's "Company" Is Well Worth Paying A Call On! by Leo Buck

Ms. Towers-Rowles and her cast shrewdly stay true to both the show's roots and elemental intentions giving us, in essence, a stylish snapshot of 1970's hang-ups, head-trips and highs vis-Ã�…

The opposite of easy listening: BCMG at Wigmore Hall

An evening of superb playing and merciless sonorities

Grimm and grimmer: Arthur Pita's Stepmother/Stepfather

An evening of fairy tales of the dark/bloody rather than pretty/pink variety

a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun) at the Royal Court

Playwright debbie tucker green's study of love is oblique yet compassionate

Wolfgang Muthspiel Quintet at Ronnie Scott's " warm and quick-witted

The Austrian guitarist and his band harnessed dense detail while avoiding clutter

Digital Lottery Announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber's SUNSET BOULEVARD by BroadwayWorld

ProducersPaul BlakeandMike BosnerandThe Nederlander Organizationannounced today the launch of an online ticket lottery forAndrew Lloyd Webber'siconic musical,Sunset Boulevard. TheSunset Boul…

BWW Review: Demon Barber Moves To Barrow Street In An Intimate SWEENEY TODD by Michael Dale

When Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's classic musical thriller Sweeney Todd THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET opened on Broadway in 1979, Harold Prince's production was of grand operatic p…

Steppenwolf's Lookout Series and Mark Cortale present AUDRA McDONALD IN CONCERT by BroadwayWorld

Record-breaking six-time Tony Award winnerAudra McDonaldwill perform at Steppenwolf as a part of theLookOut SeriesonMonday, May 22for one night only. McDonald will be joined on stage by host…

Jake Gyllenhaal Gives Stephen Sondheim His First Million-Dollar Week On Broadway by Lee Seymour

'Sunday In The Park With George' is a milestone for the legendary composer.

Know a Theatre: WaterTower Theatre of Addison, Texas by American Theatre Editors

This Northern Texas theatre company started as a community theatre and now brings professional theatre to the region.

Idomeneo at the Met: compelling cast lift an ageing staging

Matthew Polenzani and Alice Coote led a mostly inspired ensemble as Mozart's opera returned to New York

Video: Rachel Kavanaugh: 'Our The Wind in the Willows reflects modern Britain's shapes, sizes and colours'

We meet the team behind the musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's children's novel

Nominations open for stage management awards 2017 by Georgia Snow

Nominations for the 2017 National Stage Management Awards have opened. The annual awards recognise outstanding individuals and teams working in stage management.

NEWS: Sasha Regan continues all-male G&S series with The Mikado by Press Releases

Following the highly successful all-male tours of H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance, director Sasha Regan returns with the premiere of her new all-male staging of The Mikado " one …

a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun), Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, London: review: Talking love and silence by Joe Vesey-Byrne, Joe Vesey-Byrne

debbie tucker green's latest is a beautifully dark and recognisable love story

King Kong roars back to the original 1933 beast in 'Skull Island' by Usa Today, Usa Today

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts goes throwback for his modern movie monster.        

'Significant Other' Brings a Dreary Theater Season to Vibrant Life by Rex Reed

In Joshua Harmon's exuberant comedy, expertly directed by Trip Cullman, Gideon Glick does a career-defining turn as Jordan Berman.

Odyssey Theatre Hosts the Los Angeles Premiere of Punk Rock by Patrick Pizzolorusso

Simon Stephens' play will run March 25–May 14.

Victory Gardens kicks off 2017-18 season with 'Fun Home' by Chris Jones

Victory Gardens Theater will stage the first made-in-Chicago production of the Tony award-winning musical "Fun Home" as part of its 43rd season of shows, the Lincoln Park  company announc…

Audra McDonald to perform at Steppenwolf by Morgan Greene

Six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will perform at Steppenwolf Theatre as part of the  LookOut Series, the company announced Tuesday. Presented by  LookOut and Mark Cortale, the…

Tony Awards Best Musical Revival preview: Which past champ will win again? by Paul Sheehan

We're less than two months away from the announcement of nominations for this year's Tony Awards. We've already covered the contenders for Best Musical and Best Play, so let's talk about …

LA STRADA " Touring by Ian Foster

Most reviews of La Strada will doubtless start with a potted history of the film but I have to be entirely honest with you and say that despite its illustrious Oscar-winning status, it's not…

LMDA Announces 2017 Bly Grant Recipients by American Theatre Editors

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas has selected three dramaturgical projects to fund.

Rob Nagle and Nadia Bowers Take on 'Faith, Politics, and The Twitter' in Church & State by Hannah Vine

The Off-Broadway debut of Jason Odell Williams’ new political comedy began March 3.

Digital Lottery Announced for Sunset Boulevard Revival by Andrew Gans

Glenn Close stars in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical at the Palace Theatre.

You're Human Like the Rest of Them review at Finborough Theatre, London " 'eye-opening' by Dave Hollander

More than 40 years after his untimely death, BS Johnson has acquired cult status as a singular voice in the British avant-garde.

Celebrate Donna Murphy on the New York Stage by Hannah Vine

Two-time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy celebrates her birthday March 7.

The Wilbury Theatre Group Announces 2017-18 Season by American Theatre Editors

The season lineup includes six productions of contemporary works.

Brazilian Dance Musical Voices of the Amazon to Receive U.K. Premiere by Mark Shenton

Creators of the Grammy-nominated show INALA to present new dance show in London following run in Moscow.

to go again: A Dance Theatre Story of Veteran Resilience by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Judith Smith. Director Judith Smith discusses her company's collaboration with Choreographer Joe Goode for to go again, a dance theatre piece that explores the lives of veterans with disa…

Spotlight On...Ethan Crystal by Michael Block

Name: Ethan Crystal Hometown: Wilsonville, OREducation: Carnegie Mellon (Vocal Performance), BFA Select Credits: The Sing-Off, Season 3; Heathers: The Musical (first NW production, Staged! /…

thEATer: Waitress's Caitlin Houlahan's Favorite Spots in the Theater District by Ariana Starr

The dining scene of New York's Theater District is quickly becoming one of the best of the city, and few people know it better than the actors who call the neighborhood their second home. In…

Will Chase, Judy Kuhn, and Felicity Huffman at 2017 Atlantic Theater Gala by Hannah Vine

The event honored Atlantic Theater Company artistic director Neil Pepe March 6.

Don't Throw Away Your Shot! New Block of HAMILTON Tickets Now Available Through March 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Rise up and don't throw away your shot Hamilton the Musical has just announced a new block of tickets are now on sale for November 7, 2017 through March 4, 2018.

A captivating White Snake re-opens the Head Theatre at Baltimore Center Stage (review) by Jayne Blanchard

After more than a year-long renovation, Baltimore Center Stage unveils its new modern look"spacious, welcoming, sleek and inspirational"with an equally visually captivating and enchanting pr…

Duncan Sheik's Whisper House premieres in April: Time to shout about the cast

Tony and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Duncan Sheik follows up American Psycho with another musical thriller. WHISPER HOUSE, which premieres at The Other Palace in April, boasts a su…

In the Moment: Q&A With Bob Telson, Composer of 'The Gospel at Colonus' " Now Playing at Avant Bard by David Siegel

Avant Bard's The Gospel of Colonus is a gorgeous, rapturous musical. Taking a phrase from the Bible, specifically Psalm 100, I found The Gospel of Colonus a "joyful noise" to witness and hig…

The Joy Of The Theatre by Andrew Wright

There is a song in our new production of Half A Sixpence entitled "Joy Of The Theatre". In most instances this is indeed true.

Casting announced for stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue's Room by Giverny Masso

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of the stage adaptation of Emma Donoghue's bestselling novel Room. Witney White, whose credits

The Jellicle Cats Come Out For a Portrait Unveiling at the Algonquin by Hannah Vine

The Hirschfeld Foundation put on display caricatures of the original cast of Cats at the hotel March 6.

'Hamilton' US tour led by actor who vows a 'gritty' take by Mark Kennedy

You may not particularly recall Nov. 16, but Broadway actor Michael Luwoye will never forget it.

Gloria Reuben Will Salute Great Ladies of Song in New York by Robert Viagas

The Golden Globe and Emmy nominee will sing at Feinstein’s/54 Below March 11.

Blow Us All Away! Anthony Lee Medina Makes His Broadway Debut in Hamilton by Lindsey Sullivan

The world's turned upside down for Anthony Lee Medina, who makes his Broadway debut in Hamilton beginning on March 6. He steps into the dual role of John Laurens and Phillip Hamilton. Gr…

Off-Broadway Musical Cagney to End Run at Westside Theatre; Is Broadway Next? by Andy Lefkowitz

Cagney, the new musical about Hollywood's tough guy in tap shoes, James Cagney, will conclude its lengthy run at the Westside Theatre on May 28. Cagney began its Westside run on March 16…

Clare Barron's Dance Nation Wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize by Olivia Clement

The accolade is the oldest and largest prize awarded exclusively to women playwrights.

NEWS: Jonathan Church announces his inaugural season at Theatre Royal Bath by Press Releases

Jonathan Church has announced a season of five plays - including the UK premiere of Hitchcock's North by Northwest onstage - for his first summer at Theatre Royal Bath, with actors including…

SIREN " Vaults by Laura Kressly

As the Welsh part of Celtic Trilogy at the VAULT Festival, Over The Limit Theatre with Siren has arguably saved the best to last.

Broadway Grosses* w/e 3/5/2017 " Down in Grosses, Up in Attendance!

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending March 5, 2017. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

Off-Broadway's Cagney Sets Closing Date by Andrew Gans

Producers plan to bring the musical, which stars Robert Creighton, to Los Angeles.

Impressions on the Neo-Futurists' Take on The Great American Drama by [email protected] (adewunmi)

By Cherry Lou Sy. Cherry Lou Sy shares her experience seeing the Neo-Futurists' The Great American Drama , which examines perceptions of the American dream and success in theatre.

Visual Arts Commentary: The ICA " The Limits of Being an Icon by Arts Fuse Editor

The nagging question: why didn't the ICA didn't create a building that offered options to be developed vertically?

After Winning Best Picture, Moonlight Gets a Well Deserved Post-Oscars Box Office Bump by Hunter Harris

A week after winning three Oscars, Moonlight has had its biggest weekend yet. Buoyed by its Best Picture win and the requisite post-Oscar-win expansion in theaters, Barry Jenkins's drama has…

Tympanic Theatre is closing by Morgan Greene

Tympanic Theatre announced Tuesday that after producing 10 seasons in Chicago, it will close following its current production of "Waiting for Godot." The company, founded in 2007 by alumni o…

Disney's The Lion King Announces First International Tour by Andrew Gans

The tour of the long-running musical will launch in the Philippines in March 2018.

Hirschfeld, Cats, Algonquin by Trav S.D.

The three words in the title of this post may SOUND like Speakeasy passwords, but they all came together in a semblance of sense yesterday. The fabled Algonquin Hotel acquired a couple of…

Theater Beat: Philly duo going Off-Broadway; Shirley Jones feted at BCP

I've lasted three whole columns! A personal record. Thanks for your reports of good theater - keep them coming! Jenny Lowman of Glenside highly recommends Tomfoolery, through April 2 at the…

VIDEO: Emma Watson & More Talk BEAUTY AND THE BEAST on GMA by BroadwayWorld

Emma Watson, Emma Thompson, Audra McDonald and Luke Evans sat down with GMA's Juju Chang this morning to discuss Disney's upcoming live action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

Photo Coverage: Clare Barron Announced Winner at Susan Smith Blackburn Prize Ceremony by Jessica Fallon Gordon

The 2017 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to U.S. playwright Clare Barron for her play Dance Nation. On March 6, New York's Playwrights Horizons hosted a ceremony honoring the wi…

Photo Coverage: Atlantic Theater Company Honors Neil Pepe at Directors' Choice Gala by Jennifer Broski

Last night, Atlantic Theater Company presented their Annual Gala at The Pierre. Directors' Choice celebrated Atlantic's directors with a fabulous evening of unexpected songs, honoring Neil P…

VIDEO: First Look - Emma Watson Sings 'Something There' from BEAUTY & THE BEAST by BroadwayWorld

On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Emma Watson revealedthat she got hit with real snowballs while shooting a scene from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and viewers geta first look at th…

HEATHERS Now Available for Licensing in New High School Edition by BroadwayWorld

Welcome to the candy store, high schoolers Samuel French has just announced that a high school edition of HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is now available as part of their 101 School Editions Collectio…

BWW Interview: Rachel Tucker On Her First Solo Tour by Marianka Swain

Actress and singer Rachel Tucker has impressed in leading musical theatre roles both in the West End and on Broadway, including Wicked, We Will Rock You and The Last Ship. She's also perform…

Jason Robert Brown's SubCulture Concert Adds Performers and a Performance March 18 by Robert Viagas

The Broadway composer welcomes Bridges of Madison County star Steven Pasquale and others.

NEWS: Mikhail Baryshnikov stars in UK premiere of Brodsky/Baryshnikov, TICKETS ONSALE by Press Releases

Legendary dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov comes to the West End with the UK premiere of Brodsky/Baryshnikov, running for four nights only at the Apollo Theatre from 3 to 6 May 2017. Brodsky/Ba…

Comedian, 'WTF' Podcaster Marc Maron To Play College Street by Christopher Arnott

He coaxed Norm McDonald into describing the worst moments of his gambling addiction. He patched up an old friendship with Louis C.K., in a conversation that Slate magazine deemed "the best p…

Olivier Awards 2017: nominations in numbers by Tim Bano

Nominations for the 2017 Olivier Awards were announced this week. Here’s a breakdown of the facts and figures in detail. 41 – the

Theatre News: Casting announced for world premiere of Emma Donoghue's Room

Donoghue's adaptation of her own novel will open at Theatre Royal Stratford East

NEWS: Lesley Sharp stars in The Seagull, Terror premieres in new Lyric season by Press Releases

The Lyric Hammersmith has announced its new season running May 2017 to January 2018, including three major new productions: a UK premiere, a new adaptation of a classic and the return of the…

Review: Wakey, Wakey by Emily Gawlak

Signature Theatre's world premiere production of Wakey, Wakey, written and directed by Will Eno, is an overwhelmingly joyous, moving, and unpredictable treatise on, well, death. Michael Emer…

Jack Gallagher's 'Concussed' is the truth, if not the whole truth

Jack Gallagher's favorite public misconception about himself is the level of honesty he displays in his one-man shows. He will candidly point out that while he's tremendously forthcoming, th…

Los Angeles Game of Thrones Musical Parody Extends Through April by Patrick Pizzolorusso

The hit musical from the team that brought audiences Lost: The Musical continues on at the Macha Theatre.

A Variety of Clown Comedy review at Seagull Theatre, Lowestoft " 'a warm-hearted revue' by Douglas McPherson

The annual Clown Gathering UK sees entertainers from all over the country descend on the Seagull Theatre in Lowestoft for a week

Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo Coming To Bushnell, R.J. Julia by Carole Goldberg

Local and independent authors and the celebrity known as the Long Island medium will appear at R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison. Reservations are required: 203-245-3959 …

REP Radio podcast with Music Theatre Philly's Mindy Dougherty by Darnelle Radford

Music Theatre Philly hopes to train the next generation of Philadelphia's musical theater artists. REP Radio's Darnelle Radford speaks with its founder, Mindy Dougherty.

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Josh Gad Responds to Controversy Over BEAUTY AND THE BEAST's 'Gay Moment' by BroadwayWorld

Josh Gad, who portrays LeFou in Disney's new live-actionBEAUTY AND THE BEAST, responds to the recent controversy surrounding the revelation that his characterhas a crush on the film's handso…

VIDEO: Cate Blanchett Says THE PRESENT Is Both Hilarious and Tragic by TV News Desk

Cate Blanchett stopped by THE LATE SHOW Friday night to discuss making her Broadway debut in THE PRESENT.

Hottest Articles on BWW 2/28/2017 - 3/7/2017

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Exclusive Podcast: Half Hour Call w/ Chris King Welcomes Tony-Nominee John Selya by Half Hour Call With Chris King

Today's guest is John Selya. John grew up in NYC and trained in the School of American Ballet before joining the American Ballet Theatre. We talk about John's love for surfing, and he tells …

7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know: Part Three by Victoria Myers

For the third installment of 7 Women of Theatre History You Should Know we profile Jean Rosenthal, Kay Swift, Judith Malina, Marjorie Moon, Willa Kim, Ntozake Shange, and Zona Gale.

'Nevermind, It's Nothing': What happens when slam poets write plays? by Rick Kogan

And so, sitting with 15 or so other people on Saturday afternoon in a small theater inside the Stage 773 complex at 1225 W. Belmont Ave., there was a great deal of laughter during the show t…

Judi Dench announced as new patron of touring Shakespeare theatre company by Giverny Masso

Touring theatre company Shakespeare in the Squares has announced Judi Dench as its new patron. The not-for-profit company has also announced a

3 to See: March by Matthew Wexler

Spring is around the corner and the means a whole new crop of Broadway shows bursting on the scene. Here are our three picks of the month: The Glass Menagerie It's Tennessee Williams like yo…

My First Audition: Divian Ladwa " 'it felt like it was all a silly boy's dream' by John Byrne

When I left school, I registered in various part-time courses at City Lit. The cost of drama school was beyond me. One

How to… engage young people in acting by John Byrne

1. Feelings first When I ask young people at Next Generation Youth Theatre why they keep coming back, the resounding response is less

THE MANY CRIMES OF HECTOR CARTWRIGHT " Vaults by Shanine Salmon

This Stylish thriller, from Rusted Dust, isn't so much a whodunit but whydunnit. When the body of a young woman is found on the train tracks of a Northern town in post-war Britain...

REVIEW: Othello, Sam Wannamaker Playhouse ★★★ by Matthew Lunn

By Matthew Lunn Ellen McDougall's Othello is a very solid production, with excellent performances and a number of intriguing original motifs. Whilst these did not all work for me, mileage wi…

a profoundly affectionate ... review " couples' rows are painful to watch by Michael Billington

Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, LondonMeera Syal stars in debbie tucker green's play about intimate relationships which is given a perverse staging that leaves you with a crick in the neckAs t…

High School Edition of Heathers Now Available for Licensing by Olivia Clement

The revised musical is part of Samuel French’s 101 School Editions Collection.

BWW's On This Day - March 7, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 7 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

The 25th Global Production and First International Tour of Disney's THE LION KING will Premiere in Manila March 2018 by BroadwayWorld

Disney Theatrical Productions in association with Michael Cassel Group announces the first international tour of the world's 1 musical, Disney's The Lion King, to premiere in Manila in March…

Theatre News: Lesley Sharp to star in Simon Stephens' adaptation of The Seagull at Lyric Hammersmith

The theatre has announced its new season

Theatre News: Mikhail Baryshnikov to star in West End show

The renowned dancer and actor will bring his one-man show to the Apollo in May

AMEDEE " Birmingham by Ian Foster

It's always a bit of risk, booking a show you don't know to see a particular actor and I have to say I got my fingers burnt here with Amédée.

Tricycle announces first co-production with National Theatre by Tim Bano

The Tricycle Theatre in London has announced a new season of work, including its first co-production with the National Theatre. The Great

Obituary: Maggie Lunn by Michael Quinn

An aspiring journalist who turned her theatregoing "hobby" into a successful career as one of the leading casting directors of her generation,

Madani Younis: Radical Islam play 'was censored' by Giverny Masso

Bush Theatre artistic director Madani Younis has claimed a play about radicalisation cancelled by the National Youth Theatre was "absolutely censored". Homegrown,

The People's Revolt review at Tower of London " 'a breathless dash through history' by Fergus Morgan

Marx said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce. The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, a popular uprising fuelled by

Theatre News: Tricycle Theatre announces new National Theatre co-production

New works have been announced by the north London theatre ahead of its re-opening in 2018

Blogs: Why can't theatres be sacred places?

As he travels through India to Delhi, Matt Trueman contemplates what lessons theatre could learn from religion

Lyric Hammersmith announces 2017 season by Georgia Snow

The Lyric Hammersmith is to stage the UK premiere of Ferdinand von Schirach’s Terror, in which the audience becomes the jury. It

IONESCO/DINNER AT THE SMITHS " Latvian House by Shanine Salmon

Ionesco's work finds the absurd in the mundane and highlights it. This dinner party with no dinner (but generous and replenished helpings of wine) certainly fit the bill.

Clare Barron wins Susan Smith Blackburn playwriting prize by Tim Bano

US playwright Clare Barron has won the 2017 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize for her play Dance Nation. Barron beat nine other contenders

Business executive Rick Haythornthwaite appointed chair of Creative Industries Federation by Georgia Snow

The Creative Industries Federation has appointed Rick Haythornthwaite as its new chair. He replaces founder John Sorrell, who announced he would step

Gussied Up & Ready to Go! War Paint, Starring Christine Ebersole & Patti LuPone, Begins Performances by Lindsey Sullivan

Time to primp! War Paint, starring two-time Tony winners Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, starts previews on March 7. Directed by Michael Greif, the new Broadway musical about beaut…

Mark Shenton: Does the Oliviers' judging process need a shake-up? by Mark Shenton

Complete objectivity is, of course, impossible to attain in any act of critical judgement, from reviews to awards. One person’s We Will

The Diary of a Teenage Girl review at Southwark Playhouse " 'a magnetic performance' by Rafaella Marcus

At the heart of this adaptation of Phoebe Gloeckner's graphic novel The Diary of a Teenage Girl is an extraordinary performance from

Fickle: A Fancy French Farce, frothy fun at Olney Theatre Center (review) by Susan Galbraith

Hard-hitting, issue-packed, relevant plays are all the rage right now, but if you are weary of such emotional drain, and would just like some old-fashioned fun, look no further than Olney's …

Photos: First look at Lin-Manuel Miranda and Emily Blunt in Mary Poppins Returns

The sequel to the 1964 film opens in cinemas on Christmas Day 2018

Review: Review: The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Southwark Playhouse)

This adaptation of a graphic novel is a quietly shocking piece of drama

Photos: Photos: First look at Daniel Radcliffe in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

The Harry Potter actor will open at the Old Vic alongside David Haig and Joshua McGuire

Ian Foster's News Round-Up by Ian Foster

Bruce and Trevor Horn are delighted to announce that together they are creating a new work of musical theatre " provisionally entitled The Robot Sings with an original story and score by the…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 by James Marino

Listen: “My Fair Lady” Will Be Back on Broadway Next Spring, “Harry Potter” Leads Olivier Noms, Could “Hidden Figures” Be a Musical? “Today on Broad…

Local cartoonists honored in St. Louis museum exhibition by Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

'Blondie's' Chic Young leads luminaries in Karpeles Museum display

'Carmen' is a big finish for Winter Opera St. Louis' 10th season by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Bizet's "Carmen," one of the world's finest and most popular music dramas, was first performed March 3, 1875. Exactly 142 years later, Winter Opera St. Louis ended its 10th anniversary seaso…

REVIEW: Murder For Two, The Other Palace Studio ★★★★ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves The great, central achievement of this production is in the two-handed coup of Jeremy Legat and Ed MacArthur’s dazzling performance as duetting singer-actor-dancer pian…

Photos: New Group's Annual Gala by Jk Clarke

      Monday, March 6, Off-Broadway's The New Group honored Sutton Foster and Robert J. Rosenberg (recipients of the 2017 Michael Mendelson Award for Outstanding C…

A Profoundly Affectionate, Passionate Devotion to Someone (-Noun) review at Royal Court, London by Natasha Tripney

Debbie Tucker Green has a way of making the spaces between words scream. Her latest play, which she also directs, A Profoundly

CELEBRATION, FLORIDA " Touring by Laura Kressly

Shows incorporating technology have become more and more common recently. This experimental show, Celebration, Florida, features two unrehearsed performers wearing headphones.

IN OTHER WORDS " Hope Theatre by Shanine Salmon

There's intimate, then there's The Hope Theatre. With a capacity of just 50 seats, the audience at this small North London venue find themselves physically emerged in whichever narrative is …

Isaiah Firebrace to represent Australia at Eurovision 2017 by Arts Review

SBS has announced Isaiah Firebrace and his new song, Don't Come Easy as Australia's entry at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Kyiv, Ukraine in May. Hailing from the s…

Othello review " brutal, candlelit tragedy in a man's world by Lyn Gardner

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonEllen McDougall's claustrophobic staging of Shakespeare's tragedy has moments that make you see the play afreshIn director Ellen McDougall's Othello, Desdemona…

BWW Morning Brief March 7th, 2017 - New Stars in BEAUTIFUL, WAR PAINT Begins and More! by Jessica Khan

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Today's big news Abby Mueller and Evan Todd take over the leads in Broadway's BEAUTIFUL tonight, and WAR PAINT, starring Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, star…

Adelaide Festival opening weekend by Deborah Jones

Neil Armfield and Rachel Healy, who have signed on as joint artistic directors for three Adelaide festivals (this year, 2018 and 2019), set the bar high on their first opening weekend and fl…

APAM 2018 Artist applications NOW OPEN by Arts Review

The Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) is calling for applications from Australian and New Zealand performing artists and organisations to be part of APAM 2018 to be held in Brisban…

The Arts on the Stamps of the World " March 7 by Doug Briscoe

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

Los Angeles Opera Review: NIXON IN CHINA (Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall) by Tony Frankel

LET ME MAKE THIS PERFECTLY CLEAR Prior to yesterday's matinee, the last of a two-performance run of Nixon in China presented by LA Phil, I wondered who would make up the audience for a re…

This week's best shows: our critics' picks (March 7) by The Stage

The next seven days are crammed with theatre. There are new shows opening across the country and a clutch of big West

STAGE TUBE: On This Day, March 7th - Happy Birthday, Donna Murphy! by Stage Tube

Welcome to BWW's ON THIS DAY Series celebrating theatrical birthdays, openings and special events that took place on this day in theatre history

Abby Mueller and Evan Todd Join Broadway's BEAUTIFUL Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Abby Muellerplays the title role in the Broadway company of Beautiful - TheCarole KingMusical, beginning tonight, March 7, 2017. Mueller, who originated the role in the first national tour o…

Walt Disney's MOANA Sails Home on Blu-ray/DVD Today 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…

Theatrefolk Production: Smarty Pants by Lindsay Price

Welcome to Toot Toot Tuesday, where we feature Theatrefolk’s productions by schools and student performers from all over the world. Today we are tooting the horn for Jeremy Toth at …

Drama Teachers: How do you market your shows? by Lindsay Price, The Drama Teacher Podcast

Episode 177: Drama Teachers: How do you market your shows? If you want to build the audience that comes to see your shows, that means you have to do some marketing. Some people love it, some…

Sofia Carson Tries a PB&J For The First Time by Young Hollywood

Sofia Carson Tries a PB&J For The First Time We're hanging out at the YH Studio with singer/actress Sofia Carson -- plus a few thousand friends on live.ly -- where she agrees to take the No …

How to Get "Back to Beautiful" with Sofia Carson by Young Hollywood

How to Get "Back to Beautiful" with Sofia Carson YH is excited to have the lovely Sofia Carson back in the Studio to hear all about her amazing new single "Back to Beautiful" and the compass…

On the Couch with Kim Hardwick by Arts Review

Who is Kim Hardwick? That depends on which day you catch me. Today (because I'm taking the time to reply to these questions) I'm a passionate believer in the power of Theatre to tell stories…

STAGE TUBE: Audra Makes Her BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Entrance on a High Note by Stage Tube

See a first lookat six-time Tony winnerAudra McDonaldin Disney's brand-new remake of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Portraying Madame de Garderobe, an opera diva who has been transformed int…

One Fine Day! Abby Mueller Joins Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Abby Mueller, who kicked off the national tour of Broadway hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, steps into the title role on Broadway on March 7. The show's new star is the siste…

Report calls on Sadiq Khan to protect London's grassroots arts venues by Giverny Masso

The London Assembly has urged mayor Sadiq Khan to focus on protecting grassroots arts venues in the capital as part of a

How Jesse Kissel Became John Kander's Go-To Music Director by Olivia Clement

What he has learned from the famed composer, and why collaborating on Kid Victory has been an eye-opening experience.

A Letter from London: America Comes to the West End by Ruth Leon

Columnist Ruth Leon highlights the London shows to see and skip.

Riverside's Mame Begins March 7 by Andrew Gans

Michele Ragusa stars in the Jerry Herman classic.

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Apply War Paint on Broadway, Starting March 7 by Andrew Gans

The new musical about rival cosmetics giants plays the Nederlander Theatre.