Sitting Pretty at the Show - A theatre lover reminisces about his best -- and worst -- seats

A theatre lover reminisces about his best -- and worst -- seats---Forget New York City real estate. The theatre is where it's all about location, location, location. While there's no questio…

Broadway's Keala Settle Talks About Singing Greatest Showman's Anthem 'This Is Me' by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee describes what it was like to film the next “You Will Be Found.”

7 Theatrical Ways to Spend Christmas Day in New York City by Logan Culwell-Block

The top theatre-related activities in NYC to keep you and the family merry and bright on December 25.

How Did Zac Efron and Zendaya Train for Their High-Flying Aerial Number in Greatest Showman? by Ruthie Fierberg

The stars of the movie musical talk about performing Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s powerful “Rewrite the Stars.”

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Plays New York Starting December 22 by Andrew Gans

The Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz musical makes its New York regional debut at the White Plains Performing Arts Center.

From Oprah to In the Heights and Hamilton, Mandy Gonzalez's 9 Most Memorable Nights Onstage by Andrew Gans

The Fearless Gonzalez, who currently plays Angelica Schuyler in Broadway’s Hamilton, looks back on her career thus far.

The famed conductor Charles Dutoit has been accused of sexual misconduct, prompting withdrawals and cancellations by Jocelyn Gecker / Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO " Three opera singers and a classical musician say that world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit sexually assaulted them " physically restraining them, forcing his body against …

Theater Review: Bedlam's "Sense & Sensibility" " Theatrical Nirvana by Arts Fuse Editor

All of the pieces " and some of them are quite odd and incongruent " come together in Sense & Sensibility to become one.

The Arts on Stamps of the World " December 22 by Doug Briscoe

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

NYC Cultural Affairs Department to Disburse $40 Million in Funding to Arts Organizations by Alexa Criscitiello

The Daily News has reported that the Department of Cultural Affairs will allocate 40 million to upwards of 900 local arts organizations, putting special emphasis on the mayor's CreateNYC ini…

National Theatre Responds Following Overnight Security Breach by Alexa Criscitiello

The National Theatre is responding after a Youtube prankster posted a video himself and a friend breaking into the National Theatre late one weekend after the evening's performance had ended.

Twelfth Night, or What You Will (Fiasco Theater) by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

While not as memorable as several previous Fiasco Theater productions, this "Twelfth Night" takes a while to get where it is going. After winding up the plot in the first half, it settles do…

Kate Shindle, Equity President & Former Miss America, Responds to Pageant Scandal by Alexa Criscitiello

Equity president and former Miss America, Kate Shindle, released a statement tonight expressing her dismay and anger toward former leaders of the Miss America pageant, as a response to Huffi…

'Hamilton': Theater Review by Demetrios Matheou

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize- and multi-Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon lands in London's West End, two years after it stormed Broadway.

Hamilton first night reviews: 'Sell everything you have to get a ticket' by Patrick Greenfield

UK critics give their verdict as the politically charged hip-hop musical makes its West End debutThe story of America's least well-known founding father arrives in London's West End under pr…

Theater review: With extra sugar and dashes of darkness, "Waitress" has its pie and eats it, too by Lisa Kennedy

Desi Oakley brings a big and lush voice to the role of the waitress working in a small Southern town who has dreams of escaping if not her hometown, her brute of a husband, Earl (Nick Bailey…

Disney Files Trademark Suit to Protect 'Star Wars' Card Game by Gene Maddaus

Disney filed a federal trademark lawsuit on Thursday in an effort to block a mobile app based on a “Star Wars” card game. At issue is “Sabacc,” the card game first re…

'Hamilton' takes center stage in London's West End

LONDON (Reuters) - They may have been casting off the yoke of British rule, but the cast of Broadway smash "Hamilton" nonetheless received a rapturous reception from a star-studded, 1,500-st…

Liz Wollman's Top Ten of 2017 by Elizabeth Wollman

Good golly, Miss Molly, a top-ten list is a hard list to come up with, especially during a year when I found myself escaping to the theater as often as I possibly could. So many choices! So …

ABT principal dancer Marcelo Gomes resigns amid misconduct investigation by Sarah L. Kaufman

The unspecified allegation does not involve "the ABT community," board chair says.

Drury Lane announces 'Joseph' casting by Morgan Greene

Drury Lane Theatre announced the cast of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Thursday. Wearing the coat of many colors in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice biblical Broadway mu…

RIOT " A disorderly cocktail of partying and politics by Arts Review

The all-star, all-Irish smash hit of the 2016 Dublin Fringe Festival and winner of Best Production, RIOT is set to make its Australian debut in an exhilarating theatrical explosion that will…

What Did London Critics Think of Hamilton in the West End? by Ryan McPhee

The London production officially opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre December 21; read the reviews here.

'An extraordinary cast get the chance to shine in extraordinary ways': HAMILTON " West End by Ian Foster

Change doesn't just happen, it has to be ushered in by visionaries determined to shake up the status quo to allow the rest of us to shuffle in in their wake.

Hamilton review " revolutionary musical is thrilling salute to America's immigrants by Michael Billington

Victoria Palace, LondonLin-Manuel Miranda's rollercoaster of a show boasts outstanding performances and charts the life of the US founding father with political passion and nimble witA Holly…

BWW Review: HAMILTON, Victoria Palace Theatre by Marianka Swain

Does Hamilton live up the hype - and will it appeal to British audiences Yes, and yes again. It's not like America has a monopoly on national identity crisis, leadership, immigration, parent…

Review Roundup: HAMILTON Takes The West End; Updating LIVE! by Review Roundups

HAMILTON opens tonight, 21 December 2017, on the West End. The West End cast comprises Christine Allado Peggy SchuylerMaria Reynolds, Rachelle Ann Go Eliza Hamilton, Tarinn Callender Hercule…

Review: Review: Hamilton (Victoria Palace Theatre)

Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary new musical Hamilton finally opens in London

'A tsunami of politics & rhythm… astounding': HAMILTON " WestEnd by Victoria Sadler

I am no Hamilton aficionado. I knew remarkably little about the show before I sat down in my seat in the Grand Circle. I didn't even know a single song, let alone have the cast recording on …

Top Stage Shows to See in New York: Radio City, Scrooge, Carols, Handel and Nutcrackers by Mark Beech

New York is getting all festive with a run of Christmas-themed shows. There are musicals and dance revues galore. Scrooge joins Radio City, Carols and much more on the seasonal calendar.Here…

Miracle on 34th Street by Vanessa Cate

Miracle on 34th Street Reviewed by Lara J. Altunian Pasadena Playhouse Through December 23 RECOMMENDED Miracle on 34th Street premiered on the big screen 70 years ago and was immediately ada…

'A spectacle to behold': HAMILTON " West End ★★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

Thanks to the power and brilliance of the London cast, all comparisons with Broadway fade away. The entire company pump in soul, heart and skill to the glorious narrative created by Miranda,…

Review: Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre by Bridget Minamore

Who tells your story: the smash-hit revisionist historical musical comes to London. The post Review: Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Inside the Cast Recording for Once on This Island by Hannah Vine

Broadway Records will release the cast recording of the acclaimed revival February 23, 2018.

Hamilton review at Victoria Palace Theatre, London " 'world-shattering' by Tim Bano

For two years, musical theatre lovers, the in-crowds, the quick and the dead-lucky ticket holders have all had the same words on

Hamilton opens in London " a playful and dazzling work of art

Lin-Manuel Miranda's exhilarating musical holds a mirror up to the world of the founding fathers " and also today's

West End Review: 'Hamilton' by Gordon Cox

“Hamilton” is going to be just fine here in London. In the Broadway smash’s first outing beyond American soil, there's a lot riding on the West End transfer of Lin-Manuel M…

HAMILTON Victoria Palace, SW1 by Libby Purves and Friends

IT IS JUST AS WONDERFUL AS THEY SAID IT WAS.    It could have been just a novelty: the biography of a half-forgotten Founding Father of the USA, an orphaned immigrant who rose to be …

First reviews are in! What are they saying about #HamiltonLDN?

The wait is over! HAMILTON officially got its London premiere tonight (21 December 2017) at the West End's Victoria Palace Theatre. We're rounding up the reviews as they come in. Do Brits ge…

WNYC Fires Public Radio Hosts Leonard Lopate & Jonathan Schwartz for 'Inappropriate Behavior' by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this month, WNYC radio hosts, Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz were placed on leave following the launch of an investigation into allegations of inappro…

AMAZING GRACE in Washington, DC - Montage by Amazing Grace Musical

AMAZING GRACE: The Broadway Musical is now playing in Washington, DC! Now in performances through January 7th, 2018 only. AMAZING GRACE is a new original musical based on the awe-inspiring …

DC Theater Friday: Ringing out the year by Nelson Pressley

Holiday bets from Gershwin 'Crazy For You' to serious Second City

Happy holidays from Chicago theaters by Morgan Greene

It's ok if you're not yet feeling the holiday spirit. It's been a dramatic year. Luckily, the annual Theater Loop holiday video has arrived. Prepare to de-Grinch. In this year's video, look …

Review: Hanjo by Aron Canter

The SITI Company's production of Yukio Mishima's Hanjo completely concerns itself with the nuances and understanding of time and, critically, with the experience of time in the theater. Tran…

Los Angeles Theater Preview: HOW THE PRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! (Troubadors at El Portal Theatre) by Tony Frankel

A PRINCH ASSAULT For 22 years, the Troubadour Theater Company (aka The Troubies) has amalgamated freely altered classics with music of a particular artist, creating riotous sketch/improv/ent…

Bidding Adieu to That Wondrous Songbird Barbara Cook by Stuart Emmrich

At Lincoln Center, Renée Fleming and Audra McDonald sang and Frank Langella told of tense moments during a dinner party at Barbara Walters's apartment.

Review: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Aron Canter

The wonder years of teendom are possibly the most potent of our lives, as we feel deeper, think different, see ourselves and others in new lights. Bert V. Royal’s Dog Sees God, the …

Megan Hilty and Wicked Composer Stephen Schwartz Set for 2018 Junior Theater Festival by Adam Hetrick

The three-day celebration will host the premiere of Children of Eden JR and honor “Rainbow Connection” songwriter Paul Williams.

Broadway Spring 2018 Preview Guide: A Season of Strong Women by Jonathan Mandell

Yes, there will be stars on Broadway in the Spring – Denzel Washington, Diana Rigg (after an absence from Broadway of 24 years), Glenda Jackson (after an absence of 30 years), Laurie M…

Ari'el Stachel, Rising With 'The Band's Visit', Signs With Authentic Management by Jeremy Gerard

Ari’el Stachel, whose plaintive rendering of  “Haled’s Song About Love” is one of the only great numbers in The Band’s Visit that’s not sung by Katrina…

Eva Noblezada Adds Two Performances to Her Residency at The Green Room 42 by BroadwayWorld

THE GREEN ROOM 42 Broadway's newest intimate concert venue will welcome 2018 with two more concerts from Eva Noblezada, the Tony Award nominated star of Broadway's Miss Saigon on January…

Christine Ebersole to Guest Star on MADAME SECRETARY by BroadwayWorld

Christine Ebersole to Guest Star on MADAME SECRETARY

BWW TV: Inside Opening Night of CRUEL INTENTIONS by BroadwayWorld TV

The's 1999 cult-hit film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon celebrated its opening night at downtown hotspot le Poisson Rouge last week. Watch the video b…

Class Notes: From "Hundred Days," Anne Kaufman by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to director Anne Kaufman about “Hundred Days,” playing off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop. Class Notes actively covers New York’…

Tax bill includes one provision that helps Broadway, others that hurt by Caitlin Huston

The Republican tax bill has one provision that could boost Broadway investment and others that may weigh down some of its working members.  The tax bill, which was passed by House and the…

Golden Globes TV predictions: Can newcomer Katherine Langford take down frontrunner Elisabeth Moss for Best Drama Actress? by Marcus James Dixon

Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) is as close to a lock as we have at the 2018 Golden Globes, according to the nearly 1,000 people who’ve made their predictions …

Review: Farinelli and The King by Elyse Trevers

The King is having a bad day; he can't catch a goldfish in a glass bowl.  King Philippe V of Spain has a "brain inflammation" and appears to be going mad.  In Farinelli and The King, t…

Look Through Photos of Jane Fonda on Broadway by Hannah Vine

A look at the two-time Tony nominee’s stage career in celebration of her birthday, December 21.

Anastasia's Derek Klena on Why Fans Love 2017 Broadway.com Star of the Year Christy Altomare by Eric King

Almost six years before playing the Dmitry to her Anya in Anastasia, Derek Klena knew Christy Altomare would be a star. In fact, it was during their stint playing high school sweethearts in …

The future of Broadway advertising, according to SpotCo by Caitlin Huston

After 20 years working on Broadway, advertising agency SpotCo can make some predictions about what's to come in the advertising industry. The first is an increased use of online influencers …

Ridley Scott: The last-minute replacement of Kevin Spacey in 'All the Money in the World' made the movie better

'All the Money in the World' director Ridley Scott talks about replacing Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer and saving his movie.

The Nutcracker Comes to Life in These Clips From the Royal Ballet's Cinema Series Presentation by Ryan McPhee

The Tchaikovsky favorites arrives in U.S. movie theatres beginning December 21.

Hundred Days: Meet the Bengsons by Sandi Durell

  by Samuel L. Leiter   I first heard of the Bengsons (Shaun and Abigail), a married, indie-folk-punk-rock duo, in 2016 when they arranged and consulted on the music for a funky sh…

Huppert and Irons are theatrical dynamite in Pinter's power games by Michael Billington

Honoured at a ceremony in Rome, the stars gave a supreme version of Ashes to Ashes " after a rather frosty reading of Albert Camus's love letters to María CasaresThere was no lack of dram…

Trash & Trevor " The Best of Trevor Ashley by Arts Review

The undisputed International Queen of Cabaret! Lavish and loud, brazen and bold, Trevor Ashley premieres his brand new show Trash & Trevor at NORPA at Lismore City Hall on Friday 29 Dece…

"West Side Story" and the American Idea of Getting Along by Cynthia Zarin

Cynthia Zarin writes about the Broadway musical "West Side Story," which made its début in 1957.

Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie's Hamlisch and Sondheim Concert Sets New Jersey Date by Robert Viagas

The two Broadway stars are joining forces for a series of 2018 concerts saluting the composers.

VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Noah Galvin & Laura Dreyfuss Perform 'Only Us' by BroadwayWorld

DEAR EVAN HANSEN stars Noah Galvin and Laura Dreyfuss stopped by Buzzfeed this week to treat the audience to performance of the moving duet 'Only Us' from the Tony Award winning musical. Che…

Vote For The 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards! by BroadwayWorld

Voting is now open for the 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Awards all over the world This year the BroadwayWorld Regional Awards are taking place in a record number of markets - including 56 cit…

American Ballet Theatre dancer resigns amid investigation by Mark Kennedy

NEW YORK (AP) -- Marcelo Gomes, a high-profile principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, has resigned amid an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct eight years …

Melissa Errico Adds a Late Show to London Solo Concert Series in February 2018 by Robert Viagas

The star of Amour and Passion will sing Sondheim at Crazy Coqs at Live at Zédel.

Anastasia's Christy Altomare Voted the 2017 Broadway.com Star of the Year by Broadway Staff

Heart don't fail us now! After a week of voting, finger-crossing, praying, meditating, Tweeting and ordering Schmackery's in bulk, fans have voted Anastasia's leading lady, …

American Ballet Theatre dancer resigns amid investigation

NEW YORK (AP) -- A high-profile principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre has resigned amid an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct eight years ago....

Famed conductor Charles Dutoit accused of sexual misconduct by Jocelyn Gecker

In separate interviews with The Associated Press, three opera singers and a classical musician provided detailed accounts of incidents they say occurred between 1985 and 2010

Writers Guild of America Honors Hamilton Nolan for Digital Organizing by Dave McNary

The Writers Guild of America East has selected Hamilton Nolan as the recipient of the Richard B. Jablow Award for Devoted Service to the Guild. The honor will be presented at the 70th annual…

VIDEO: Take a Look Behind the Scenes of Lincoln Center's MY FAIR LADY by Stage Tube

My Fair Lady is finally crossing the plains in Spain to land back on Broadway. Get a peek at the upcoming production in this behind the scenes video. Hear from cast members Lauren Ambrose, D…

Get a First Look at Noah Galvin in Dear Evan Hansen by Hannah Vine

The Real O'Neals star stepped into the title role of the Tony-winning musical November 21, succeeding Ben Platt.

Watch Dear Evan Hansen's Noah Galvin and Laura Dreyfuss Sing 'Only Us' by Ruthie Fierberg

The stage couple performed the duet live at Buzzfeed.

Go Behind the Scenes With the Cast of Broadway's New My Fair Lady by Olivia Clement

Lauren Ambrose, Harry Hadden-Paton, and Diana Rigg open up about the anticipated revival.

BroadwayHD is Now Streaming EARNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayHD, the global online streaming service where you can watch live theater content from the comfort of your home, is now streaming Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, winner of the 2017 Off-Br…

Wicked Star Shoshana Bean to Release New Studio Album of Showtunes and Standards by Logan Culwell-Block

Spectrum, the actor and singer's fourth solo album, is set to release February 9, 2018.

Lorenzo Pisoni Documentary Circus Kid Debuts on SundanceNow Streaming Platform by Adam Hetrick

The stage and screen performer examines his unusual upbringing as part of San Francisco’s famed Pickle Family Circus.

Beanie Feldstein Reveals How Hello, Dolly! Came About by Way of Lady Bird by Broadway.com

2017 was a breakthrough year for dynamic young star Beanie Feldstein. She is simultaneously delighting audiences eight times a week in her first Broadway role as Minnie Fay in Hello, Dolly! …

Video: A Christmas Carol cast plays Silent Night by Robin Johnson

The cast of A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic, headed up by Rhys Ifans as Scrooge, delivered a spine-tingling bell-ringing rendition of Silent Night. The post Video: A Christmas Carol cast pl…

Richard Dawson, Islington Assembly Hall, London " enhanced by an upgrade

The singer-songwriter's addition of a backing band brought new depth and texture to his music

Dorrance Dance, Joyce Theater, New York " fearlessly experimental

A double bill showcases a tap choreographer with an impressively eclectic style

Shimmering, sensuous storytelling by the 'Masters of Venice' on display at the Crocker

Luminous, sensuous, and storytelling are terms that define the exquisite drawings of two of the 18th century's most famous draftsmen, Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770) and his son Domenico (1…

Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Wing Award Additional $100,000 to Schools in Need by Ruthie Fierberg

The philanthropic initiative doubles the number of recipient schools receiving aid for arts education.

'Mindhunter' actor Cotter Smith will open barebones' 15th season in new Braddock home by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cotter Smith, whose most recent TV role is Unit Chief Shepard on the Pittsburgh-filmed "Mindhunter," will help reintroduce barebones productions' Braddock theater as the star of the 2017 pla…

The Bolshoi Ballet in London - in pictures by Sasha Gusov

Photographer Sasha Gusov documents the Russian corp's dancers rehearsing and performing in London between 1993 and 2016 in his book The Bolshoi Continue reading...

Shrek the Musical review at Edinburgh Playhouse " 'a slick production' by Thom Dibdin

Old green-lugs is back and as curmudgeonly as ever as Steffan Harri takes over the outsize costume for a new UK tour of Shrek the

Becoming 'The Dead,' An Interview with James Russell by Emily Gawlak

What could be more festive than a Christmas feast among the dead? In "The Dead," the concluding tale in James Joyce's 1914 short story collection, Dubliners, the seminal modernist paints the…

BWW Interview - Debut of the Month - SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANT's Ethan Slater by Caryn Robbins

In this month's Debut of the Month, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANT's Ethan Slater explains to BWW why he can't imagine a better scenario to make one's Broadway debut

Grandma Cher, No Meryl? What We Learned From the MAMMA MIA! 2 Trailer! by Emily Bruno

We could hardly sleep last night knowing that the MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN TRAILER would be released today. After we watched it and replayed it again and again, we noticed some important …

Theatre News: Strictly Ballroom West End run delayed

The Baz Luhrmann musical will open in the new year

Hugh Jackman is the musical ringmaster of 'Greatest Showman' by ,

Hugh Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum in the musical biopic 'The Greatest Showman.'        

The Tin Soldier review at Festival Theatre Studio, Edinburgh " 'celebratory' by Thom Dibdin

Hans Christian Andersen’s story of a broken tin soldier, rejected by his owner, is given an inclusive twist in this new staging

National Theatre Responds to Security Violation After 2 Men Spent the Night Backstage (and Put it on Youtube) by Olivia Clement

Social media personality Ally Law and his friend danced on the set of Follies, tried on costumes, and slept in a curtain.

Know a Theatre: Forward Theater Company of Madison, Wisc. by American Theatre Editors

A small professional theatre in the Badger State's capitol approaches its 10th anniversary.

Making It Happen: Four Questions with Rockettes Creative Director Karen Keeler

Rockettes creative director Karen Keeler talks about the evolution of Rockettes choreography, advice for aspiring Rockettes, and more.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST (A Musical Parody) " King's Head Theatre ❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

Ever wondered what would happen if the characters of Beauty and the Beast swapped gender? Well, wonder no more with Fat Rascal Theatre's gently entertaining musical parody.

What Advice Did Carole King Give Beautiful Star Chilina Kennedy? by Olivia Clement

Catch Broadway’s longest-running Carole King on the latest episode of Playbill’s The Tyler Mount Vlog.

Concert Review: 'Robyn Helzner Trio' at The Mansion at Strathmore by Elle Marie Sullivan

Robyn Helzner is a beautiful musician who shines on stage. Her passion for the traditional Jewish music that she sings comes through and makes her that much more engaging as a performer. She…

The Several Lives and Careers of Barry Gordon by Trav S.D.

Happy birthday Barry Gordon! And how perfect that his birthday falls during the Holiday season, for his first claim to fame was singing the 1955 hit song “Nuttin’ for Christmas&#…

London Theater Review: 'The Jungle' by Gordon Cox

“The Jungle” does everything theater does best, and more. It takes us to places we would never otherwise go, brings us face to face with people we wouldn't ordinarily encounter, …

Essential festive viewing: 10 must-see TV shows

The best specials and series to watch this Christmas

The Miniaturist " enjoyably overwrought period drama

BBC two-parter about a young woman who marries into a wealthy family in 17th-century Amsterdam

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Starring Robert Fairchild, Begins Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The American in Paris Tony nominee makes his debut as choreographer on the play with music about the creation of Shelley's Gothic novel.

Best Bets: 'Cinderella,' 'Great Russian Nutcracker,' Raja's 25th, El Monstero, Pokey LaFarge by Go! Magazine Staff

Our staff picks the best things to do this week " with a look ahead.

Jeremy Kushnier Will Temporarily Step Into Off-Broadway's Bulldozer: The Ballad of Robert Moses by Ryan McPhee

Kushnier takes on the title role for four performances this month, filling in for Constantine Maroulis.

Broadway Alum Shoshana Bean Releases Fourth Studio Album 'Spectrum,' 2/9 by BroadwayWorld

In an effort to make her biggest and best project to date, Bean dug back to her earliest inspirations and succeeded in recording Spectrum, a triumphant album that combines big band, jazz, an…

Features: The Queen meets Dickens: the challenges of mounting A Christmas Carol at Windsor Castle

Watch Your Head's producer Sara Langridge explains the process of mounting Dickens' festive tale at Windsor Castle

YouTube Spiral: Get Ready to Gasp as SpongeBob SquarePants Standout Jai'Len Christine Li Josey Sings Her Face Off

We need to discuss SpongeBob SquarePants showstopper Jai'Len Christine Li Josey.

Magicians open 20-seat theatre in former shop space by Matthew Hemley

A theatre with 20 seats, which is believed to be among the smallest in the UK, is to open in a former

Sick bowls and Siri does Shakespeare " stage reports unveil theatre's funniest moments of 2017 by Giverny Masso

Shakespeare setting off Siri and a guide dog in an audience responding to sound effects are among the hilarious bloopers revealed in

Backstage at Once On This Island with Hailey Kilgore, Episode 4: Tiny Ti Mounes by Broadway.com

Once On This Island star Hailey Kilgore checks in with Freddy (her fish, of course) and hangs out with her pint-sized co-stars.

Watch Meryl Streep, Cher & More in the First Trailer for Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again by Broadway.com

You better bet "We Are the Dancing Queen" after seeing the first trailer for the movie sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The film that gives us an early look at lively matri…

Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda & London Hamilton Stars Sing Spice Girls & More Pop Hits in Debut #Ham4Ham by Broadway.com

Hamilton has officially taken the West End stage! The musical sensation has been blowing the minds of London audiences since previews began, and if that weren't enough, the show's aw…

We've got lots of Stars, so why not a Broadway All-Stars.

I’m on a bit of a road trip right now, and last night I had the pleasure to speak to a bunch of Broadway fans and investors in Boca Raton. But before we got to Broadway we talked baseb…

2017 Best Awards moments: Our favorites include 'La La Land'/'Moonlight' mix-up, Meryl Streep vs. Donald Trump, and … by Charles Bright

From deserving winners to amazing speeches, and hilarious jokes to moving presentations, 2017 has delivered a plethora of memorable moments from awards shows into pop culture. To celebrate t…

Stained glass, gargoyles and 'squashy chairs': The Harry Potter effect in new college architecture by Christopher Hawthorne

In general I have no patience for the argument, popular among classic liberals and Fox News viewers alike, that American college students these days are coddled or protected from especially …

'It's all so damn miserable': SLAVA'S SNOWSHOW " Royal Festival Hall ★★ by Jonathan Baz

When a family-friendly Christmas clown show seems more akin to Waiting For Godot rather than an act from a big top, three-ring circus, something's gone wrong.

NEWS: Annual #CriticsCircleAwards, hosted by @ShentonStage, takes place 30 Jan > @CCTAwards by Press Releases

As 2017 draws to a close, we look forward to the first awards ceremony of the new year celebrating the best of this year. The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards has confirmed its annual ceremony…

A Look Back at the Stars of 2017 by Elysa Gardner

For those who keep track of celebrity appearances on Broadway, 2017 did not disappoint, offering plenty of opportunities to either relish an established star or catch a rising one. In the fi…

CENTER VIEW: Seeing Caissie Levy is What We're Doing New Year's… New Year's Eve by #cota

By Stephen Sorokoff Maybe it's much too early in the game, but I thought I'd ask you just the same. What are you doing New Year's? New Year's Eve? Frank Loesser asked the ques…

Check Out the Latest Photos of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again by Hannah Vine

The sequel to the 2008 film adaptation of the hit musical arrives in theatres July 20, 2018.

Why John Williams Is More Than a Film Composer by Benjamin Pesetsky

Symphonies across the country present the musical genius of the five-time Oscar winner’s scores—beyond Star Wars and Harry Potter.

Broadway Understudies Get Their Turn in the Spotlight in At This Performance... by Robert Viagas

Actors from Dear Evan Hansen, SpongeBob, and Miss Saigon are among those who will perform in NYC January 15.

The 5 Best Headphones for Listening to Cast Albums by Adam Hetrick

Broadway composers, music directors, orchestrators, and sound designers choose the best headphones specifically for enjoying the nuances of cast recordings.

Lady Gaga-Bradley Cooper A Star Is Born Moves Release Date Again by Adam Hetrick

The remake will debut in the final months before Oscar and Golden Globe nominations are announced.

How Did Beanie Feldstein React When She Booked Broadway's Hello, Dolly!? by Ruthie Fierberg

The actor, also starring on screen in Lady Bird, confesses where she was and how she reacted when she got the news.

Bid Today to Meet Betsy Wolfe Backstage at WAITRESS! by BroadwayWorld

'Tis the season to change the world Win this lot and you and a guest will enjoy Betsy Wolfe's last Saturday performance with Waitress on January 6, 2018. You'll have the opportunity to me…

Jeremy Kushnier Will Play Robert Moses In BULLDOZER: THE BALLAD OF ROBERT MOSES for Four Performances by BroadwayWorld

Bulldozer Partners in association with Aaron Grant Theatrical has announced that Jeremy Kushnier will take on the role of Robert Moses in BULLDOZER THE BALLAD OF ROBERT MOSES, on Dec 27 2PM…

Leonidas Kavakos and Yuja Wang, Wigmore Hall, London " a striking rapport

The violinist and pianist were perfectly synchronised throughout this demanding programme

BWW TV Exclusive: Meet the New Boys of JERSEY BOYS- Aaron De Jesus! by BroadwayWorld TV

The Tony, Grammy amp Olivier Award-Winning Best Musical Jersey Boys is making its off-Broadway return this season at New World Stages. Meet Aaron De Jesus who will play Frankie Valli in the …

Dragons, Monsters, Murders: Hot Productions On CT's Stages To Get Us Through Winter by Christopher Arnott

The year 2018 begins with fire and noise on local theater stages to get us through the rest of winter. The title of "Feeding the Dragon," Sharon Washington's one-woman show at Hartford Stage…

Interview: Caissie Levy of 'Frozen' Will Ring In the New Year at Feinstein's/54 Below by Jose Solis

The star of Frozen and Hair will headline the New Year’s show at Feinstein’s/54 Below. We caught up with her to talk about her wishes for 2018, putting together her setlist, and …

Spotlight On…. #LittleMatchGirl's @emilycochranex, running @TabardTheatreUK til 31 Dec by Emma Clarendon

Emily Cochrane plays the title role in Keith Strachan's 40th-anniversary production of The Little Match Girl, now running at London's Tabard Theatre until 31 December 2017.

Coming Full Circle: the 2017 LTC International Convening by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Carla Della Gatta, Marci R. McMahon. Carla Della Gatta and Marci R. McMahon look back on the 2017 Encuentro de las Américas International Theatre Festival that took place 2-12 November a…

Broadway Unplugged: The Phantom of the Opera Anniversary Stars Rodney Ingram & Ali Ewoldt Perform a Sweet, Romantic, Acoustic "All I Ask of Y

Watch as 30th anniversary Phantom of the Opera stars Rodney Ingram and Ali Ewoldt perform an acoustic cover of "All I Ask of You".

Why "The Greatest Showman" is the Biggest Piece of Crap by Trav S.D.

I shouldn’t have said “yes”, when a friend asked to take to me see The Greatest Showman. It was a nice gesture on his part and it was an opportunity to socialize with my fr…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, December 21, 2017 by Susan Grace

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People You Should Know . . . Charly Evon Simpson by Zack Calhoon

Charly Evon Simpson is a playwright and performer. Her plays include Scratching the Surface,Jump, Hottentotted, While We Wait, and others. She is a member of the 2017 Working Farm at SPACE o…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: December 21, 2017 by Bww Special

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

Aaron Sorkin on 'Molly's Game' and the Hollywood secrets everyone knew

Aaron Sorkin talks about writing and directing "Molly's Game," the true story of a woman (played by Jessica Chastain) who ran a poker ring for Hollywood A-listers.

Video: We chat to Hamilton's Schuyler Sisters plus first look at footage from the show

Rachel John, Rachelle Ann Go and Christine Allado tell us about working with Lin-Manuel Miranda and why it's all about immigrants getting the job done

Photo: Production Underway for Disney's Live-Action THE LION KING by BroadwayWorld

Director Jon Favreau took to Twitter yesterday to share the first photo from the set of Disney's highly anticipated live-action remake of THE LION KING.

BWW Review: Fiasco Brings A Rousing TWELFTH NIGHT To CSC by Michael Dale

Sure, HAMLET may be William Shakespeare's dramatic masterpiece, but when pining for some romantic comedy, it's hard to beat Twelfth Night.

Theater Talk: Chatting with the Creative Team of THE BAND'S VISIT by Theater Talk

In this episode, The Band's Visit songwriter David Yazbek and book writer Itamar Moses discuss their work on the celebrated new musical based on a popular 2007 Israeli film about an Egyptian…

REVIEW: Goosed, Royal Vauxhall Tavern ★★★★ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Goosed is full of all the broad comedy, saucy innuendo, silliness and audience interaction that families relish in a festive panto but this is definitely not one for the kids.…

VIDEO: Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins the HAMILTON London Cast for #Ham4Ham Mashup in Honor of Opening Night by Stage Tube

Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the West End cast of Hamilton for a special digital Ham4Ham video in honor of tonight's opening. Lin and the cast mashed up their favorite songs by UK artists with …

A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS Returns for Eighth Year Beginning Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Beginning tomorrow, December 22 6pm, and running through December 25, Birdland will present the eighth year of 'A Swinging Birdland Christmas,' starring Birdland regulars Klea Blackhurst, Ji…

Schuyler Sisters Sing Spice Girls, Adele Meets Maria Reynolds, and More in First London #Ham4Ham Video by Ryan McPhee

Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted the video mashup of Hamilton tunes and British hits as the West End production opens December 21.

On the Heels of Lady Gaga, the Economics of Las Vegas Residencies Reach New Highs by Shirley Halperin

The race to lock down Las Vegas’ highest-paying residency is heating up with Lady Gaga announcing a two-year engagement at the MGM Park Theater. According to two well-placed sources, G…

'What a fruity affair': THARK " Drayton Arms Theatre by Ian Foster

Matthew Parker is best known as the Artistic Director of the Hope Theatre but this production of 1920s Aldwych farce Thark sees him go west, to the Drayton Arms pub theatre, a lovely fringe …

Cinderella review at Empire Theatre, Liverpool " 'lavish production values' by Nigel Smith

Qdos has thrown everything at its Liverpool production, including a talented cast, sumptuous sets, dazzling costumes and even a flying horse. The

A Christmas Carol review " dark, dreamlike Dickens at Windsor Castle by Michael Billington

Windsor CastleMarley's ghost narrates a nightmarish account of Scrooge's transformation in the castle's sumptuous state apartmentsWindsor Castle's state apartments, at first sight, make a bi…

Warner Bros Pushes Back Release Date of Lady Gaga-Led A STAR IS BORN by Movies News Desk

Warner Bros. Pictures announced yesterday that it will move the highly anticipated reboot of A STAR IS BORN, starring Lady Gaga, from May 18th to October 5th, 2018.

BWW's On This Day - December 21, 2017

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 21 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

12 Days of Christmas with Charles Busch: Day 8- Brenda Lee Rocks 'Round the Tree by Charles Busch

Deck the halls, trim the tree, and spin the dreidel. BroadwayWorld is continuing our tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. This year we've in…

John Lithgow's One-Man Tribute to His Father Is Broadway Bound by Harry Haun

John Lithgow's 'Stories by Heart' has three stories to tell: P.G. Wodehouse's 'Uncle Fred Flits By,' Ring Lardner's 'The Haircut' and a son's tribute to his father.

'Like stepping into a real-life Western': WHITE FANG " Park Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Jethro Compton, the accomplished writer and director of White Fang, has created this gritty and magical adaptation of Jack London's novel of the same name. It is exceptional.

2017 show reports: From animal intruders to the fish finger saga… by The Stage

Post-performance, stage managers compile a show report detailing everything from technical info to the running time " and revealing moments when things

Our top 10 stage performances of 2017 by Chris Jones

Lists are fun. More importantly, they represent a chance to celebrate excellence. Hence my annual look at the 10 best performances in homegrown Chicago theater in 2017. (Sorry, Nick Cartell …

West End Hamilton Officially Opens December 21 by Ryan McPhee

The London staging is the fourth production of the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning musical.

Aladdin review at Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells " 'funny and fresh' by Susan Elkin

John-Jackson Almond, the new director of the Assembly Hall Theatre, has clearly got the measure of what works in Tunbridge Wells. While

The 10 best evenings in Pittsburgh Theater by Sharon Eberson and Christopher Rawson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In a tumultuous year, Pittsburgh theater frequently mirrored what was happening in the world beyond " but that's always true. Theater shows us ourselves, positive, negative and deeply c…

Building up to The Story of Tonight - a news round-up of #HamiltonLDN

As the hours count down to HAMILTON's opening night, we've rounded up some of the best news stories about this fantastic show and how it really is changing the face of musical theatre. From …

America's Favorite Newscaster Coming to TNC by Sandi Durell

Theater For the New City (TNC) presents the world premiere engagement of AMERICA'S FAVORITE NEWSCASTER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tom Attea, music by Arthur Abrams, and directed …

Features: Sarah Crompton's top ten shows of 2017

The WhatsOnStage critic selects her favourite shows from the last 12 months

Photo Flash: First Look Images from MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN by BroadwayWorld

Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again Ten years after Mamma Mia The Movie grossed more than 600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek …

VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein Reveals How LADY BIRD Led to Her Broadway Debut by BroadwayWorld

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Beanie Feldstein revealed how her film LADY BIRD led to her Broadway break in HELLO, DOLLY The actress also shares footage of her belting 'Tomorrow' as an ANNIE…

Beanie Feldstein Landed on Broadway with Bette Midler Thanks to Lady Bird by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

JACK & THE BEANSTALK " Edinburgh ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

There is a warmth and sense of tradition to Jack and the Beanstalk at the Church Hill Theatre that makes it an extremely attractive proposition.

A Christmas Carol review at Windsor Castle " 'stirring choreographed sequences' by Neil Dowden

A Christmas Carol at Windsor Castle seems a perfect match for a Victorian-style Christmas family show. 'The man who invented Christmas' in

YouTube pranksters break into National Theatre and stay overnight by Georgia Snow

The National Theatre’s security has come under scrutiny after intruders broke into the building at night and scaled the inside of the

Tony Jordan's annual screenwriting competition partners with ITV for 2018 by Matthew Hemley

An annual prize for emerging screenwriters is partnering with ITV for the first time, in a move that will see the winner

Upstart Crow: A Christmas Crow " gentle, knowing comedy

Shakespeare's Yule is complicated by the arrival of Christopher Marlowe and Robert Greene in this seasonal special

Little Women " less cloying than previous screen versions

Emily Watson's matriarch is richly drawn in Heidi Thomas's new adaptation

Brush up your Hamilton: The founding father who's come out of the shadows

HAMILTON is more than just a musical. As the West End premiere of Lin-Manuel Miranda's 11-time Tony Award-winning blockbuster raises interest further, learn more about the man behind the rap…

Review: The Ugly Duckling at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol by Lilith Wozniak

A wild goose chase: Travelling Light's adaptation is a joyous, inventive blend of storytelling and song. The post Review: The Ugly Duckling at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol appeared first on …

Watch the First Trailer for Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, Featuring a Helicopter-Riding Cher by Ryan McPhee

The sequel to the ABBA sensation will premiere next summer.

The long history of dodgy art "investing"

Unlimited fines for theatres that fail to report gender pay gap by Georgia Snow

Theatres that do not report their gender pay gap under new government rules could face unlimited fines. Just one arts organisation that

Theatre News: YouTubers break into National Theatre and stay overnight

Two pranksters spent the night in the National Theatre after finding a door unlocked

Theatre News: Cast announced for Of Mice and Men UK tour

The show will open in Canterbury in the new year

BWW Morning Brief December 21th, 2017: John Lithgow on Broadway, FRANKENSTEIN, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories JOHN LITHGOW STORIES BY HEART begins previews tonight at the American Airlines Theatre, Robert Fairchild-led FRANKENSTEIN begins performances o…

VIDEO: First Official Trailer Released for MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN by Stage Tube

Universal Pictures' MAMMA MIA HERE WE GO AGAIN has released its first official trailer Based on the Broadway musical, the new installment will hit theaters on July 20, 2018. Check out the fu…

12 Small Pleasures From the Arts in 2017 by The New York Times

The blink-and-you-might-have-missed-them cultural moments that brightened up a year otherwise defined by turmoil and tragedy.

'Gloriously gruesome': TITUS ANDRONICUS " Barbican Theatre (RSC) ★★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Headed up with an engaging performance from RSC stalwart David Troughton as the frail but somehow still intimidating Titus Andronicus, the play is quite the ride with humour kept firmly at t…

Today on Broadway: Thursday, December 21, 2017 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: More Tickets are on their Way for “Harry Potter” Fans, is Matt in the Minority on “Greatest Showman,” and Daniella’s Haunted Theatre Throwback! “T…

Review: Antony and Cleopatra, Barbican by A Younger Theatre

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Rome season takes a much welcome detour through the Nile in Iqbal Khan's sizzling production of Antony and Cleopatra.  Shakespeare's tragedy takes place ri…

CINDERELLA (with Alison Hammond) " Malvern ★★★★ by Helen McWilliams

As pantomimes go, Cinderella is up there with the most renowned and the magic of the fairy tale has been brought to life superbly at Malvern Theatres.

Richard Jordan: Creating a great pantomime dame is a Herculean task for an actor by Richard Jordan

This year, I will be heading to the Pavilion Theatre Gorleston to see Cinderella, perhaps not the most obvious pantomime destination amid the UK's

Ashley Argota, Riley Costello, Mark Ryan Led 'PETER PAN' Panto Opens Tonight in San Diego by BroadwayWorld

This just in Lythgoe Family Panto LFP announces Ashley Argota ABC Family's The Fosters as Tinker Bell, Riley Costello NBC's Hairspray Live as Peter Pan, Clarice Ordaz NBC's So You Think…

Robert Fairchild Led FRANKENSTEIN Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Ensemble for the Romantic Century has announced that joining Tony nominee Robert Fairchild in the Off-Broadway premiere of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be Avey Noble Radio City Christmas…

JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART Begins Previews Tonight by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company, in association with Staci Levine, has announced the Broadway return of beloved stage and screen star John Lithgow in John Lithgow Stories by Heart, directed by Da…

Theater Review: "Red," a character study of Mark Rothko, shines at Vintage Theatre by Joanne Ostrow

"What do you see?" asks Mark Rothko (Phil Luna), standing before a giant red canvas at the start of the play. "Let it work on you… let it embrace you," he instructs his assistant Ken (J.W.…

Puss in Boots at the Manchester Palace Theatre " archive, 21 Dec 1946

21 December 1946 The pantomime ritual should fulfil all the formalities and then blow them out into a balloon of nonsense with slapstick, gagging, and topical jokesWhen the time of year come…

John Lithgow Returns to Broadway in Stories by Heart by Andy Lefkowitz

Two-time Tony winner John Lithgow returns to the Broadway stage on December 21 in his solo play John Lithgow: Stories by Heart. Directed by Daniel Sullivan, the show officially opens on Janu…

The Arts on Stamps of the World " December 21 by Doug Briscoe

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

Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and More Sing at Feinstein's/54 Below December 21"28 by Robert Viagas

Check out all the theatre-related events scheduled this week at the intimate New York cabaret.

IMPRESSIONS: zoe | juniper's "Clear & Sweet" at New York Live Arts by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: zoe | juniper's Clear & Sweet at New York Live Arts, "Just as the inclusive Sacred Harp Singing practice is born from a highly structured religious tradition, the rigid…

IMPRESSIONS: Kota Yamazaki/Fluid hug-hug's "Darkness Odyssey Part 2: I or Hallucination" at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In Kota Yamazaki/Fluid hug-hug's Darkness Odyssey Part 2: I or Hallucination at Baryshnikov Arts Center, "As if blind to everything and everyone around them, the quartet floats through this …

When Getting Tipsy Is Part of the Show - One theatre lover binges on a sprinkling of alcohol-infused productions

One theatre lover binges on a sprinkling of alcohol-infused productions---Why would liquor lovers limit themselves to a glass of wine at intermission when there are shows that integrate…

Pittsburgh things to do this Christmas weekend: Dec. 21-24

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John Lithgow Returns to Broadway December 21 With Solo Show by Olivia Clement

John Lithgow: Stories by Heart begins performances at the American Airlines Theatre.

How Director Michael Gracey Mixed 1800s New York and 2017 Pop to Create The Greatest Showman by Ruthie Fierberg

The director discusses returning to old-school techniques, influences like Mary Poppins, and more.

How Actor Jeremy Shamos Exploits the Humor in Steve Martin's Meteor Shower by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony nominee loves to make audiences laugh and goes to some extreme lengths with co-star Keegan-Michael Key to do so.

How Pasek and Paul Used the Colorful World of Greatest Showman to Write Their Bold Songs by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony- and Oscar-winning composers talk about making their music pop in a 19th-century world.