‘An American in Paris’ at Dominion Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Dominion Theatre, London presents “An American in Paris,” a musical show running through September 30, 2017.The critically acclaimed and multi Tony Award winning Broadway musical is insp…

‘The Comedy About a Bank Robbery’ at The Criterion Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

The Criterion Theatre, London presents “The Comedy About a Bank Robbery,” a play running through October 29, 2017.The play has a running time of 2 hours and 20 minutes including the inte…

‘Beautiful - The Carole King Musical’ at Aldwych Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Aldwych Theatre, London presents “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” running through November 4, 2017.The musical shows the journey of the Carole King from an ordinary girl to a music …

‘Kinky Boots’ at Adelphi Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Adelphi Theatre, London presents “Kinky Boots,” a musical running through January 6, 2018.The winner of every Best Musical Award, “Kinky Boots” is a celebration of the bond of friend…

Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 3/25/2017

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 3252017.

Emotional trauma of youths bared in ‘Trigger’ play

Standing at center stage Saturday in Oak Park’s Guild Theater, Sacramento teen Alex Cuevas pulled out a piece of paper and, with a full, booming voice, recited a poem he … Click to C…

'Jesus Christ Superstar' at Bristol Riverside: Judas and Christ for our time by John Timpane

Sara Bareilles prepares for Broadway debut in ‘Waitress’: ‘It is nerve-racking and complete exhilarating’ [WATCH] by Daniel Montgomery

“It is nerve-racking and completely exhilarating,” says Sara Bareilles, who is about to make her Broadway acting debut on March 31 in “Waitress,” whose score she comp…

Los Angeles Theater Review: RULES OF SECONDS (Los Angeles Theatre Center) by Jason Rohrer

GOOD FORM AND OTHERS Most playwrights look like they’d rather kiss an ass than kick it. I like John Pollono because he looks like he came expressly to throw a beating, and so it is fac…

'The Importance of Being Earnest' falls short at Walnut Street Theater

“Wheels on the Bus” Takes Kids on Adventure, at Bay Area Children’s Theatre by Rosa Del Duca

Toddlers Delighted, Engaged by One-of-a-Kind Bus Ride by Rosa del Duca With trepidation, I arrived at the Bay Area Children’s Theatre in Oakland for a 10 A.M. performance of “The Wheels …

Poll: Best Broadway Show Adapted From A Movie? by New York Theater

What is the best Broadway show adapted from a movie? Choose from the two dozen below, listed alphabetically, or add one that’s not on the list. It wasn’t until 1970 that a Broadway show …

Performeteria by Doug Marino

 A very interesting concept to promote off-off-Broadway. Multiple theatre comanies perform skits and short performances in a large space where the audience roams around and sees differe…

Photo Flash: ANASTASIA and GROUNDHOG DAY Celebrate First Two Show Day, PHANTOM Plays with Snapchat Filters, and More Saturday Intermission Pics! by BroadwayWorld

It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup This week the casts o…

‘Rupaul’s Drag Race’ premiere: Lady Gaga stole the show by pulling prank on contestants by Paul Sheehan

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance on the premiere of “Rupauls Drag Race” on Friday (March 24). At first glance, the 13 drag queens vying for the $100,000 grand prize thought…

Broadway Theater Review: The Price by Lauren Yarger

The PriceBy Arthur MillerDirected by Terry KinneyRoundabout Theatre CompanyThrough May 7By Lauren YargerTalk about a dream cast! Tony Shalhoub, Jessica Hecht, Danny DeVito, along with Mark R…

Play Something Heads To Edinburgh Festival by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following its acclaimed premiere at the Mercury Theatre in 2016, Stage Write will be taking the show to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer! “Side One, track two. That song is…

Why Matt Trueman is Wrong about Roman Tragedies by Holger Syme

I saw Ivo van Hove’s Roman Tragedies on Sunday. There is no doubt that the work is a significant achievement, an evening of towering ambition and awe-inspiring commitment, a display of an …

Haunts galore: Halloween buffs take over downtown St. Louis by Ashley Jost St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Thousands of people flooded into the convention center between Thursday and Saturday to listen to industry leaders talk trade tricks and to browse booths for special effects.

Music review: Robertson and SLSO make a triumph of 'Other Mary' by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

John Adams composed some brilliant music.

The dates are set: 2017-18 Fox Theatre season includes 3 weeks of 'Hamilton' by Judith Newmark St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Hamilton” will play the Fox Theatre for three weeks next season — a week longer than most shows, but a much shorter stay than eager fans may have hoped for.

Music Review: The Rolling Thunder of Kodō’s DADAN by Ian Thal

With each piece, the impressive physicality of Kodō's drummers becomes even more theatrical.

Review: ‘Footloose’ at Quince Orchard High School by Mark Ludder

WOW!!! Actual bouncing off walls, excitement, enthusiasm and synchronized choreography – and that was just maneuvering into a parking space out front! Footloose Director Nicholas Jullian S…

Photo Flash: Lily Tomlin Visits Broadway's ANASTASIA by BroadwayWorld

ANASTASIA is among the latest to hit Broadway, starting previews just this week on March 23 however,the show is already drawing in familiar faces. On Friday night, the company was visited by…

Theatre Review: ‘Company’ at Port Tobacco Players by Mark Beachy

Stephen Sondheim’s lyric, “Why look for answers when none occur?” can sum up his concept musical, “Company” now playing at the Port Tobacco Players in La Plata,…

Review: Dance, physics make an intriguing pair in new 'Invisible Jazz Labs' series by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When a distinguished physicist compares the make up of the early universe to "a steaming hot dance floor," you know you're in for an entertaining evening.

Review: ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ at The Catholic University of America by Natalie Barsoum by Guest Author

Who would have thought that an evening of love, ambition, betrayal, violence, and death could be so enjoyable? That is precisely what last night’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor at The …

VIDEO: Watch Live at 4pm Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds Memorial by Stage Tube

A public memorial for Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be held today at 1pm PST, 4PM ESTat 1pm, March 25 at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, where the motherdaughter are buried. The cerem…

Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski welcome first child by Time, Time

A rep for Amanda Seyfried confirms to PEOPLE that the couple welcomed their first child, a girl        

Slip is something to keep savouring: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

A smart, complex psychological drama comes to the Tarragon Theatre.

Los Angeles Music Review: TETZLAFF PLAYS DVOŘÁK WITH ESCHENBACH (LA Phil at Disney Hall) by Tony Frankel

TETZLAFF PLAYS DVOŘÁK There was atmosphere galore in Christian Tetzlaff’s intense interpretation of the Dvořák Violin Concerto last night at Disney Hall, but something was amiss—…

Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder’s “Everything That’s Beautiful” Makes a Splash in San Francisco World Premiere by Kenneth Jones

A family’s journey toward wholeness in a household that includes a mermaid-obsessed transgender child is at the heart of Everything That’s Beautiful, a new play by Elyzabeth Gregory Wild…

Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski are parents by Usa Today, Usa Today

Barely two weeks after the couple tied the knot, they became parents to a baby girl.        

Review: ‘Tribulation Periwinkle: Civil War Nurse’ at Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion by Deb Miller

In commemoration of Women’s History Month, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion’s Victorian Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Tribulation Periwinkle: Civil War Nurse. Adapted and direct…

A Hollywood classic, back where it belongs: 'An American in Paris' at the Pantages by Lewis Segal

Call it a joyous homecoming. The national tour of Broadway’s “An American in Paris” has opened at the Hollywood Pantages, returning the story, characters and George Gershwin music to t…

We Are All Martha: Alison Wright On How Her 'Americans' Character Became A Hit by Scott Simon

Wright plays an FBI secretary who falls in love with an undercover Russian spy. She says Martha is "who we would all most likely be" if we found ourselves in the world of The Americans.

SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE: MISS SAIGON Stars of Past and Present Ask a Burning Question by BroadwayWorld TV

Today, BroadwayWorld is continuing SHOWTUNE SHUFFLE with one of our favorite ballads from the beloved musical. Below, check out seven different renditions of 'Why, God, Why'performed by curr…

Timely ‘All The Way’ Exposes How Your Sausage Is Made by Bill Hirschman

Although the Actors’ Playhouse folks are working very hard to master this Everest of a play, All The Way, about Lyndon Johnson's campaign to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this time th…

Review: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre by Alyssa Denton

I don’t think this is Virginia anymore, Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz transported the audience from Munchkin Land to the Emerald City all …

DARK VANILLA JUNGLE – Theatre N16 by Laura Kressly

Andrea isn’t very well. In solitary confinement at some sort of secure facility, she has no one to talk to other than those who briefly visit and those who live in her head.

VIDEO: Garth Drabinsky is Focused on the Artistic Aspects of SOUSATZKA...Because He's Not Allowed to Touch the Money by Stage Tube

Garth Drabinsky's SOUSATZKA is currently thrilling Toronto audiences and is steeped in Broadway-bound buzz. But would the producer even be able to leave Canada after spending five years as a…

Exclusive! Malia Obama Visits Broadway's Significant Other by Lindsey Sullivan

The Obamas have the theater bug! After former President Obama caught Broadway's The Price this season, his daughter Malia saw off-Broadway's incredibly immersive produ…

Liam Neeson, Anna Kendrick, and Lin-Manuel Miranda Are Among the Hopeful Candidate Trying Out to Be Stephen Hawking’s New Voice by Karen Brill

Stephen Hawking has used the same voice for over 30 years, and, “occasional sitcom star” that he is, Mr. Hollywood thinks it’s time for a good sprucing. As such, a corral of stars incl…

DOG ENDS – Tabard Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Delving into themes ranging from euthanasia to this generation’s inability to detach themselves from a mobile phone, Dog Ends focuses on the life of an average British family as they deal …

People You Should Know . . . Serena Manteghi by Zack Calhoon

Serena Manteghi is thrilled to be joining the cast of Echoes. Recent theatre credits include Rosie in My Mother Said I Never Should (St James Theatre) and Bobbie in the Olivie…

VIDEO: A CHORUS LINE Alums Priscilla Lopez, Baayork Lee, and Don Pippin Reunite for Stories and Performance by Stage Tube

Broadway historian and documentarianRick McKaywas among the lucky audience to attend the New York Public Library's most recent performance at theirBruno Walter Auditorium. Hear what he had t…

MISS SAIGON Leaves No Doubt as to Relevance with Trump Reference by BroadwayWorld

.MissSaigonUS is one of the most socially relevant productions open right now, and a small tweakto the script hasmade it even more so.

A Triple Treat! Get to Know Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Jake Ryan Flynn, Ryan Foust & Ryan Sell by Broadway.com

There is a place that's just as magical as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, and it's Broadway. Beginning on March 28, the two glorious worlds become one at the Lunt-Fontanne…

KICKED IN THE SH*TTER – The Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Two parallel narratives, set ten years apart, introduce us to the anonymous siblings. We first meet the teenage Her and the ten-year-old Him.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt in talks to direct and co-star in movie musical with Channing Tatum by Daniel Montgomery

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to direct a new movie musical currently titled “Wingmen.” He’s already attached to act in the film opposite Channing Tatum, so the swoon le…

A surplus and high attendance: A standing ovation for Stratford’s success by J. Kelly Nestruck

Artistic and executive directors for the annual festival reach their budget and attendance goal four years after taking the helm

Stratford Festival records fourth consecutive surplus by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

The 2016 season also saw attendance pass the 500,000 mark.

Film Review: “Song to Song” — All You Need is Love? by Tim Jackson

Terrence Malick attempts to liven up this hackneyed soap/rock opera with his signature swooping camera moves and stunning cinematography.

BWW Interview: Catching Up with HOLIDAY INN Star and Humanitarian Bryce Pinkham by Alexa Criscitiello

Emilio Criscitiello is a musician, published author, and resident music teacher at The Hungerford School in Staten Island, New York. A veteran teacher of students with special needs for over…

VIDEO: Will Lin-Manuel Miranda be Stephen Hawking's New Voice? Maybe Andrew Lloyd Webber? Time for Auditions! by Stage Tube

Stephen Hawking is on the hunt for a new voice. Who will make the cut Is Anna Kendrick young and cool enough Or will Lin-Manuel Miranda get his shot

THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE – Royal Court by Aleks Sierz

The beauty of fiction is that its stories have both compelling shape and deep meaning — they are dramas in which things feel right and true and real. The trouble with real life is that it�…

Newlyweds Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Welcome a Baby Girl by Jenni Miller

It seems like just yesterday we were toasting the marriage of Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski, but it’s time to celebrate again. People has confirmed that those crazy kids welcomed a ba…

The Arts on the Stamps of the World — March 25 by Doug Briscoe

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

Review: ‘Steel Magnolias’ at The Heritage Players by Susan Brall

Steel Magnolias by the Heritage Players opened Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Thomas-Rice Auditorium written by Robert Harling and directed by Kevin James Logan and Katie Sheldon. This produ…

The Strangest

The Strangest Off Off Broadway, Fourth Street Theater Reviewed by Ran Xia BOTTOM LINE: Inspired by Camus' The Stranger, Betty Shamieh's play invites the audience to experience a traditiona…

I Interview Playwrights Part 919: W.M. Akers by Adam Szymkowicz

W.M. AkersHometown:  I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, home of Bobby's Dairy Dip.Current Town: Since 2006, I've lived in New York City, which must be home to something as notable as Bo…

Introducing B&Me's new Tony Talk Podcast by Broadway & Me

If you read Broadway & Me, then you know how much I love theater. What you may not know is that I also love podcasts and so I've decided to combine the two because this is shaping up to …

Heaven’s Tomboy: A Rock Musical About Joan of Arc by Joan Acocella

For centuries, Joan of Arc has been used for political purposes, and that makes sense. Born in 1412, in the middle of the Hundred Years’ War, Joan saw her country overrun—fields scorched…

TWLFTH NIGHT – Edinburgh by Thom Dibdin

Solidly performed and cleverly directed, there is much to enjoy about Edinburgh University Shakespeare Company’s lucid production of Twelfth Night at Teviot House to Saturday.

My favorite weekend by Ken Levine

Yes, I'm dipping into the archives but it's one of my favorite all-time posts, so what the hell?  I've picked up a few new readers since it ran six years ago.  Here's how long ag…

Diversity for Dummies by [email protected] (ramona)

By Ralph B. Peña. Ralph B. Peña offers advice to those looking to diversify their theatre companies and productions.

BWW's On This Day - March 25, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on March 25 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

People You Should Know . . . Michael Cabot by Zack Calhoon

Michael Cabot (Director of Angel) Michael is the founder and Artistic Director of London Classic Theatre, a touring company who’s productions have played to over 500,000 people at mor…

THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE – Royal Court by Shanine Salmon

Bringing the memoir of Hollywood Legend Robert Evans to the stage was always going to be a challenge. How to do justice to the sweep of the story, from lowly women’s clothing salesman to t…

Concert Review: Cher at The Theater at MGM National Harbor by Raychel Harvey-Jones

Cher glittered onto the stage Las Vegas style with an entertaining show on Friday night proving that age is just a number. The Theater at MGM National Harbor is a fantastic venue fit to host…

Features: My Top 5 Showtunes: Darius Campbell

The actor tells us the musical numbers he couldn't live without

42 reasons to see 42nd Street by Ian Foster

I was lucky enough to be invited to the first preview of 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and whilst any official opinions about the show are under embargo until press night, I th…

Faith No More – Joan of Arc by Jk Clarke

            by JK Clarke   It’s difficult to fathom, in the current sociopolitical atmosphere, why the renowned and supremely talented David Byrne, at th…

Big Guns review at the Yard, London – ‘bold and compelling’ by Fergus Morgan

Like Sarah Kane, Nina Segal has the ability to see the tree that grows from the seed, the civil war from the

Some Like It Pop Special Series- ‘Making a Musical’ Episode 1.1: ‘Invisible: The Musical’- The Million Dollar Idea by Matt Tamanini

In the first episode of this six-part series, “Making a Musical,” Jennifer McHugh discusses the origins of “Invisible: The Musical” with the show’s co-creators …

Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival 24th Anniversary by Pauline Adamek

  On March 23, 2017 at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival or LAWTF, held the opening Gala for their

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ premiere recap: The season 9 queens live for Lady Gaga’s applause by Benutty

Did you go Gaga for the introduction of the season 9 queens of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”? Host RuPaul Charles brought in Lady Gaga as guest judge to make sure the queens and vie…

Who Would Be King by Joel Benjamin

Jason Slavick’s direction keeps the cast rollicking along, taking advantage of every inch of Ars Nova. He is helped by an energetic cast, all on the same wavelength, giving their physical…

Spend a Two Show Day at Sunset Boulevard on Glenn Close’s Birthday by Hannah Vine

Sean Thompson shows us what it’s like to do a double-duty day at the Palace Theatre.

Waitress' Sara Bareilles on the ‘Completely Exhilerating’ Task of Starring in Her Own Musical by Ryan McPhee

The composer—plus new co-stars Will Swenson and Chris Diamantopoulos—begin performances March 31.

Waitress' Sara Bareilles on the ‘Completely Exhilarating’ Task of Starring in Her Own Musical by Ryan McPhee

The composer—plus new co-stars Will Swenson and Chris Diamantopoulos—begin performances March 31.

What Does Ben Platt’s Dear Evan Hansen Standby Do When He’s Not Onstage? by Matt Smith

Colton Ryan, currently the standby for the title role in the Broadway hit, reveals his take on Evan and his new side project.

Everything We Know So Far About Mary Poppins Returns by Logan Culwell-Block

Information has been announced on a slow drip. Find out all that’s been revealed about Disney’s upcoming Mary Poppins sequel, starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

What’s Hot in London: March 25–31 by Mark Shenton

What do critics think of An American in Paris on the West End, and will Simon McBurney return to Broadway?

Sara Bareilles and Her New Waitress Co-Stars Meet the Press

Composer Sara Bareilles, Will Swenson, and Chris Diamantopoulos discuss heading into the musical ahead of their March 31 first bow.