Film Review: “Spettacolo” — A Tuscan Town “That Plays Itself” by Betsy Sherman

The landscape and architecture are beautifully photographed, but more important are the array of faces and the music of the voices.

What determines Broadway ticket pricing by Caitlin Huston

As Broadway welcomes more first-time theatergoers, Mike Rafael is trying to figure out how to get them to come back a second time. Rafael, an independent sales and ticketing analyst and owne…

The Origin of Love: The Songs & Stories of Hedwig by Arts Review

Put on some makeup and turn on your eight-track – it’s time to experience the original Hedwig! Tony Award-winning actor/director/writer John Cameron Mitchell brings his new show, Th…

Film Interview: Making a Movie of “The Spinning Man” by Glenn Rifkin

A slow-motion road to the silver screen: Spinning Man author George Harrar talks about the journey from page to film.

John Cameron Mitchell to Make Australian Debut with ORIGIN OF LOVE: The Stories and Songs of Hedwig by BroadwayWorld

The Sydney Opera House today announced that Tony Award-winning actordirectorwriter and co-creator of cult-classic musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch John Cameron Mitchell will bring his new s…

TDF To Celebrate Five Decades of Building Broadway Audiences by Marc Hershberg

On June 18, 2018, the Theatre Development Fund will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.

6 tights tips and tricks you need to know by Admin

Every dancer has a drawer full of tights, whether they’re ballet pink or black bedazzled fishnets. Dance Informa has compiled a list of tips and tricks to keep your tights beautiful for da…

Bill Parsons’ Dance Photography Exhibit: Moving energy in images by Admin

The Dance Complex, Cambridge, Massachusetts.  March 25, 2018. It’s said that dance is the most ephemeral art form; arguably, more than any other art form, there’s nothing quite like see…

Drag365: Show #71- Bawdy Bingo at Albatross by Michael Block

Gilda Wabbit // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, March 13th      Show: Bawdy BingoLocation: AlbatrossQueens Seen: Gilda Wabbit (@gildawabbit), Misty Mountains (@mistym…

Complete List Of Carbonell Awards 2017 And Statistics by Bill Hirschman

The complete list of Carbonell Award winners, nominees and breakdown by theater and county for the 2017 performance year.

Call Answered: Jodi Benson: "The Little Mermaid" + The New York Pops' 35th Birthday Gala: "Part Of His World: The Songs Of Alan Menken& by Adam Rothenberg

Jodi Benson (left) and as "Ariel" from "The Little Mermaid" (right) "Look at this interview. Isn't it neat? I got to chat with Jodi B…

‘Frozen’ Cracks House Record In First Full Broadway Week by Patrick Hipes

Disney Theatricals’ Frozen, based on the Oscar-winning movie, shattered the opening box office record for its Broadway home the St. James Theatre in its first full week of shows. The m…

Broadway Convinces Cuomo to Renew Tax Credit by Marc Hershberg

Despite concerns that Governor Andrew Cuomo would eliminate or defer the current tax credit available for Broadway tours in an effort to shore up New York’s budget, producers and presenter…

Queensland has saved a Hollywood blockbuster, but the local film industry is still missing out by Arts Review

On March 18, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk triumphantly announced that Dora had been saved. News that the Dora the Explorer live action film would be made there followed a week-l…

A Modern Life: Tablewares 1930s – 1980s by Arts Review

Offering a glimpse into the domestic lives of eras past, the National Gallery of Victoria presents A Modern Life: Tablewares 1930s – 1980s, on display until January 2019. This new collect…

Review: Ancient Greece Meets Modern Feminism in Ms. Estrada

The Q Brothers Collective collaborates with the Bats in this updated spin on Aristophanes.

Theatre Review: ‘The Wiz’ at Ford’s Theatre by Jeanie Casison

Following the Yellow Brick Road has never been so much fun or as magical as it is in the current production of “The Wiz,” a vibrant adaptation of the L. Frank Baum classic, “The Wonder…

Review: Reliving Those Arabian Nights in ‘Pay No Attention to the Girl’ by Ben Brantley

Target Margin Theater’s tantalizing reconception of “The Thousand and One Nights” reminds us that there have always been unreliable narrators.

Focus On Art, Extend Your Attention Span? by Joe Patti

A common complaint in live performing arts is that no one has an attention span anymore. The sense is that cell phones, videos, bright flashing lights, etc have ruined our brains. But accord…

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/2

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS - read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for th…

Evgeny Kissin, Barbican, London — stroppy fortissimos and gruff striving

The Russian pianist performed a programme of Beethoven and Rachmaninov

New Book SOMETHING WONDERFUL: Rodgers And Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution Available Tomorrow! by BroadwayWorld

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's first musical, Oklahoma, opened on Broadway on March 31, 1943, and will mark its 75thanniversary this spring. That show, along with Carousel whose …

How to watch the Olivier Awards with Mastercard by Carly-Ann Clements

This Sunday, join us live at the Royal Albert Hall where we’ll be announcing the winners of this year’s Olivier Awards with Mastercard. The post How to watch the Olivier Awards with Mast…

On the Couch with Jeremy Stanford by Arts Review

Who is Jeremy Stanford? Thanks for asking. Most of the time I have no idea, and it’s about time I had a sit down and a good hard think about it. I have threads. My life is threads. Sometim…

'Frozen' shatters box-office record at the St. James Theatre by Jessica Gelt

“Frozen” the musical smashed the house record for weekly ticket sales at the St. James Theatre in New York, Disney Theatrical Productions announced Monday, beating the mark formerly held…

Olivier Awards 2018: The Winners In Full

INTRO HERE

'Frozen' a Hot Ticket on Broadway

The new musical “Frozen” grossed $2.2 million for the week ended this past Sunday, vaulting into the top ranks of the Broadway box office, despite getting mixed reviews.

La Traviata Reimagined At The King’s Head Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Olivier Award nominated King’s Head Theatre announces it’s next radically reimagined opera production Verdi’s La Traviata. This post La Traviata Reimagi…

The Game Sensation "Fortnite" Is Also Becoming A Dance Sensation by Artsjournal

The free-to-play Fortnite: Battle Royale has become a cultural sensation with a wide-ranging playerbase. How do we know? Because professional sports players won't stop mimicking the game's w…

Easter Is A Bonanza For Everyone On Broadway ... Except Jimmy Buffett by Lee Seymour

All is not well in Margaritaville.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Sam Clemmett on Finding His Way into Albus Potter & More by Beth Stevens

Sam Clemmett is making his Broadway debut in the highly anticipated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the epic two-play theatrical epilogue to J.K. Rowling’s seven Harry Potter novels…

Lucille Lortel Awards to be announced Wednesday in live-streamed ceremony by Caitlin Huston

The Lucille Lortel Awards have changed the nomination announcement date to April 4 from the previously announced date of April 3. Rachel Bay Jones and Steven Pasquale will announce the nomin…

Celebrate Spring Break With Discounts on Family-Friendly Shows by Gabriel Agosto

Looking for a show for the whole family? Check out Playbill Discount Club's numerous discounted tickets for family-friendly shows.

Broadway Box Office: Sales Jump 18% in Holiday Week by Gordon Cox

Passover and Easter week gave the Broadway box office plenty to celebrate, with the holidays — and the academic spring breaks that are often timed to them — driving up sales by a…

The Commercial Compromises (and Hygge Flourishes) of “Frozen” the Musical by Rebecca Mead

Rebecca Mead writes about the conflicts and compromises of the musical adaptation of “Frozen” on Broadway, directed by Michael Grandage.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Tony Vincent of Rocktopia by Broadway.com

Tony Vincent stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Rocktopia and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

When Archaeologists Put The FBI On The Case by Artsjournal

Egyptian mummies pose a unique challenge because the desert’s scorching climate rapidly degrades DNA. Earlier attempts at obtaining their ancient DNA either failed or produced results cont…

South Coast Rep's 'Shrew!' trips along the rutted road of Shakespearean updates by Charles McNulty

Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” belongs to a convention of comedy that isn’t coming back anytime soon. The figure of the scolding, abusive wife, a reliable source of hilarity…

South Coast Rep's 'Shrew!' trips along the rutted road of Shakespearean updates by Charles McNulty

Playwright Amy Freed revisits the character of the scolding, abusive wife with this female-centric update of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."

Photo Flash: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK's Joey McIntyre Escapes to MARGARITAVILLE by BroadwayWorld

Escape to Margaritaville welcomed a special guest last night boy band icon from New Kids on the BlockJoey McIntyre, check out his photo with the cast below

Grosses Analysis: 19 Shows Top $1 Million Over Holiday Week; Frozen Breaks 14-Year House Record by Ryan McPhee

Disney’s two other titles—The Lion King and Aladdin—also placed high on the Broadway box office over Easter.

'Men on Boats' a wild and surprising ride at New Village Arts by James Hebert

An actor shouting “Line!” is normally about the last thing you want to hear during a play. But in “Men on Boats,” it’s not a desperate request for what to say next: It’s a charac…

Review: Free Falling by Hagit Yakira by Rosemary Waugh

Don't panic: Rosemary Waugh reviews Free Falling, a double bill of dance works by Hagit Yakira The post Review: Free Falling by Hagit Yakira appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Odds & Ends: Rachel Bay Jones & Steven Pasquale to Announce Lucille Lortel Noms & More by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today and this weekend. Rachel Bay Jones & Steven Pasquale to Announce Lucille Lortel Award Nominations Broadway favorites Rac…

Jesus Christ Superstar by Barry Gordin

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert: a Colossal, Moving, and Defining Project for TV By: Ellis Nassour Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has stated, “Jesus Christ Superstar has always bee…

After the fire, the show goes on at Adventure Theatre by Nelson Pressley

Damages will reach six figures for the young-audiences troupe.

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Weekly Grosses Analysis - 4/2 by Bww Special

Welcome to this week's edition of BroadwayWorld's exclusive WEEKLY GROSSES ANALYSIS Read on for all the weekly grosses statistics for the movers and shakers from the latest grosses, for the …

'Three Tall Women' at the John Golden Theatre: Who could ask for more? by Toby Zinman

Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 4/1/18 by BroadwayWorld

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 412018.

'Three Tall Women' at the John Golden Theatre: Who could ask for more? by Toby Zinman

BWW TV Exclusive: Missouri State University Grads and Alumni Meet at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

The Bears from Missouri State University roared loud and proud at Broadway Sessions recently. 2018 Musical Theatre grads were joined by talented alumni for an unforgettable night of music an…

Theater News: Rachel Bay Jones and Steven Pasquale to Announce Lortel Award Nominations

The Lortel Awards will be hosted by Laura Benanti and Jason Jones.

Theatre at the Center announces 'Forever Plaid' cast by Morgan Greene

Munster’s Theatre at the Center announced the cast of its spring musical “Forever Plaid” Monday. The production will feature Matt Edmonds as Sparky, Adam LaSalle as Francis, Yando Lope…

'Angels in America' at the Neil Simon Theatre: A play for the ages, as good as theater gets by Toby Zinman

'Angels in America' at the Neil Simon Theatre: A play for the ages, as good as theater gets by Toby Zinman

Could the Fourth Season of CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND be the Last? by TV News Desk

Could Crazy Ex-Girlfriend take it's final bow after season 4 Rachel Bloom announced that the recently renewed fourth season would be the 'final' season via her twitter account this afternoon.

Watch Jesus Christ Superstar Live online in its entirety by New York Theater

Miss Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” on NBC on Sunday, April 1st? Watch it below:

Design-Focused 'in 1: the podcast' Welcomes BANDSTAND, NEWSIES' Tony-Winning Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter by In 1: The Podcast

It's Episode 79 and we are seizing the day and sitting down with Tony Award winning Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter. Jeff has a wide ranging career and we're talking about all sorts of projec…

After 18 Years, Bramwell Tovey Prepares For His Vancouver Symphony Exit by Artsjournal

Today’s Vancouver Symphony Orchestra is in large measure Tovey’s creation, having brought in more than half the players and significantly raised performance standards, as anyone could te…

Broadway Grosses: Disney Dominates at the Box Office as Frozen, The Lion King & Aladdin Soar by Lindsey Sullivan

Let it go? More like rake it in! Disney nabbed three out of the top five grossing spots this past week with The Lion King taking in $3,092,152, Frozen garnering $2,246,998 and Aladdin earnin…

No Such Luck: A Review of The Luckiest People at Stage Left Theatre by Jay Van Ort

This NNPN Rolling World Premiere from Stage Left Theatre does not offer a satisfying justification for its own existence.

In 'Mary’s Wedding,' dreams of a wedding mix with trench warfare, 100 years after WWI by Kerry Reid

Caught in a poetic no man’s land between Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and Wilfred Owen’s grim battlefield verses, Stephen Massicotte’s World War I-er…

My Upcoming Shows! by Trav S.D.

Hi, Loyal Friends and Neighbors! A quick little notice to let you know that just because I’ve been quiet on the theatrical end of things, that’s been far from a planned, permanen…

Podcast: On 'Keith Price's Curtain Call,' the Cast of the Upcoming Actors Fund Benefit Performance of WHEN PIGS FLY by Keith Price's Curtain Call

FABULOUS NEWS, The Actors Fund will present a one-night benefit concert of When Pigs Fly, featuring the cast from the recently canceled production. I went to the major press event for the sh…

Broadway Booms But Jimmy Buffett’s “Escape to Margaritaville” Won’t Make it to Last Call by Roger Friedman

Broadway was booming this week, up $20 million since mid February when things looked bleak. Most every show is doing well, or Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

April 2018 New York Theater Openings by New York Theater

The nine shows opening on Broadway in the month of April include four musicals and five plays – the old ones among the most beloved (Carousel, My Fair Lady) or respected (by Eugene O’…

Babette’s Feast by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

aithful to the story and like the film, this stage adaptation uses narration from Dinesen’s story. However, not only are the actors used as storytellers, some of the characters also narrat…

Rachel Bay Jones and Steven Pasquale to Announce 2018 Lucille Lortel Nominations on Playbill by Olivia Clement

The two will announce the nominees via Facebook Live April 4.

Danny Burstein, Katrina Lenk, Ethan Slater, and More to Honor August Wilson and David Yazbek at Theatre Forward Gala by BroadwayWorld

Theatre Forwardand Chairman John Thomopoulous will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 9th at The Pierre New York. The works …

An Adventurous Violinist Finds A Home In The Detroit Symphony's Remarkable Comeback As Champion Of Its City by Artsjournal

They anointed themselves the “most accessible orchestra on the planet,” and have gone some ways toward justifying that superlative. Tickets are cheaper than at other orchestras; my press…

BWW Review: Life is a CABARET at Florida Rep Theatre through April 14th and I HIGHLY Recommend it! by Emily Yorgey

Wonderfully well-done; dark and layered. JILLIAN LOUIS as "Sally Bowles" is absolutely spectacular! Louis' voice is beautiful and her vibrant stage presence is so emotionally energized she…

Read Reviews for the London World Premiere of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s Coraline Opera by Ryan McPhee

The Royal Opera production runs through April 7 at the Barbican Theatre.

Do Cambridge Analytica's Psychographic Targeting Algorithms Really Work? by Artsjournal

By rewording the ads to appeal to the respondents’ underlying psychological disposition, the researchers were able to influence and change their opinions. According to Sumner, “Using psy…

Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy Welcome Baby Boy by Andrew Gans

Lucas Alejandro Truworthy was born March 12.

Theater News: August Wilson and David Yazbek to Be Honored at Chairman's Awards Gala

Katrina Lenk and the musicians of The Band's Visit will perform in celebration of their composer.

Concert Pianist Piotr Anderszewski Talks Filmmaking, Warsaw, and Mozart by Ben Finane

The musician is currently touring in Europe.

Jesus Christ Superstar by Elizabeth Wollman

To stage Jesus Christ Superstar, I've long been convinced, is to set yourself up to fail. I'm not just being a crabby cynic here; I love the piece very much. But it was not conceived for the…

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Renewed for Fourth and Final Season by Olivia Clement

CW has also renewed Riverdale.

Mark Cofta’s theater picks: The Bard, Ibsen, Heller, and Mary Magdalene by Mark Cofta

On Philly stages, you can at least pretend it feels like spring with productions like 'Much Ado' and 'Twelfth Night,' plus intriguing new stuff from Michael Hollinger and…

CW Renews CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND, RIVERDALE, ARROW & More by TV News Desk

The CW has renewed 10 series for upcoming seasons including Arrow, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Dynasty, and Jane the Virgin.

Diversifying The Arts Also Means Diversifying Boards by Artsjournal

"Our staffs increasingly reflect the communities in which we operate.  But our Boards do not.  Larger, euro-centric mainstay arts organization boards are largely composed of an elite group…

How Judas stole ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ by Robert Rorke

NBC’s live production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice concert “Jesus Christ Superstar” was stolen, hands down, by “Hamilton” star Brandon Victor Dixon. Marq…

Broadway Couple Sergio Trujillo & Jack Noseworthy Welcome a Baby Boy! by BroadwayWorld

Broadway World has just learned that Sergio Trujillo and Jack Noseworthy have just welcomed a new member of the family- their son, Lucas Alejandro Truworthy, born March 12, 2018.

VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive behind the scenes look at SCHOOL OF ROCK on Broadway, courtesy of ourInstagram takeover this past weekend

A "Post-Truth" World? Here's What It Means by Artsjournal

"Whenever a fact contradicts one of our beliefs, we are prompted to restore consistency by revising some of the beliefs in our web. But in choosing what to revise, we are no longer guided by…

Photo Flash: Harry Connick Jr.-Led The Sting Begins Performances

The world-premiere adaptation of the 1973 film runs through April 29 at Paper Mill Playhouse.

Review: In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar,’ an Old Story for (Yet Another) New Millennium by Noel Murray

Led by the R&B hitmaker John Legend, NBC’s live, multicultural telecast of the early-1970s musical was a conceptual and artistic triumph.

VIDEO: Michael Korte Mashes Up John Legend/Sara Bareilles/JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR by Stage Tube

YouTuber Michael Korte is back with a timely new mashup, LEGENDS4SUPERSTAR Perfect to follow last night's live show, Korte has mashed the biggest hits of Sara Bareilles, John Legend amp Jesu…

Arvada Center Sets 7-Show 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The Colorado theatre will present "Mamma Mia!", "The Moors," and a new adaptation of Aphra Behn's "The Rover."

Review: Betting on a Rooster in ‘No One Writes to the Colonel’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Repertorio Español delivers an intimate, transporting adaptation of the Gabriel García Márquez novella.

Hub Theatre’s ‘The Pavilion’ revisits the past by Celia Wren

High school reunion brings couple together after shattered romance

When Audiences Revolted Against Minimalist Music by Artsjournal

"That night, it didn’t take long for some rather prominent coughing to break out, before the crowd let loose with less subtle forms of protest: boos and catcalls, the agitation growing ove…

The Fans Have Spoken! Your Top 10 Favorite Performances from NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar by Lindsey Sullivan

We're still beaming from that divine broadcast of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert! John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Brandon Victor Dixon, that incredible ensemble—they all blew …

Photo Flash: The Con is On! Check Out Harry Connick, Jr. and the Cast of THE STING at Paper Mill Playhouse by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouseis diving into the world of high stakes cons with the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - Managing Director, Performing Arts by Artsjournal

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity seeks dynamic, people-oriented and assertive Managing Director to oversee the curation, executive production, quality control, and overall mission alignm…

A Look at Paper Mill Playhouse’s The Sting, Starring Harry Connick, Jr. by Marc J. Franklin

The world premiere of the Broadway-aimed musical is set to open April 8 in New Jersey.

Alex Newell and Cynthia Erivo to Headline Urban Arts Partnership's 2018 Benefit Gala by Gabriel Agosto

The two are among several favorites set to the stage at the April 16 event.

Executive Director - Las Vegas Philharmonic by Artsjournal

The Las Vegas Philharmonic is in its 19th season and has established itself among the nation’s leading regional orchestras. The mission is to perform music that enriches, educates, and hel…

Frances Ruffelle, Craig Bierko, Chuck Cooper, Jim Dale, More Will Honor Jamie deRoy by Andrew Gans

Producer-performer and host DeRoy is celebrating her 30th year as a member of the Friars Club.

VIDEO: Watch Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez Talk Bringing FROZEN to Life with the Help of Their Daughters by TV News Desk

Oscar amp Tony Award winning duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez stopped by CBS Sunday Morning to discuss the mammoth success of their recent projects and navigating the business as …

People Are Turning Against Social Media. How To Save It? by Artsjournal

If we’re really serious about changing how social networks operate, far more radical interventions are required. Here are three possible ways to rescue social media from the market-based p…

'Hamilton' actor Chris Lee will perform at Blueberry Hill Duck Room by From Staff Reports

Screen to Stage! Take a Look at Harry Connick Jr. in The Sting by Broadway.com

Take a first look at Harry Connick Jr. in The Sting, now running at the Paper Mill Playhouse! The new musical adaptation of the 1973 film officially opens on April 8 and stars Connick alongs…

What Did Broadway Have to Say About NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar? by Gabriel Agosto

Stars gave their Twitter approval of the live NBC production shown last night.

Uh Oh - Young People In The UK Are Watching More Netflix Than All Of BBC's Programming by Artsjournal

In its 2018 Annual Plan, the broadcaster has acknowledged that young people aged 16-24 in the UK are spending more time watching Netflix than all of the BBC's programming combined, includin…

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces 2018-19 Season by American Theatre Editors

The lineup will feature 13 productions, including world premieres by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and Itamar Moses.

BWW Live Will Chat with Laura Benanti Next Week! by BroadwayWorld

Do you have a burning question for Laura BenantiOn Monday, April 9, 530pm EST BroadwayWorld's Steve Schonberg is getting up close and personal with the Tony winner Don't forget to tune in to…

Cast shuts down production of Iron Crow Theatre's 'Corpus Christi' amid allegations of sexual harassment by Chris Kaltenbach

The cast of a production by Baltimore’s Iron Crow Theatre has walked out following allegations of sexual harassment against its artistic director. Thirteen members of the cast of Iron Crow…

What Was It Like to Watch Jesus Christ Superstar Live! Live? by Eric King

Last night, NBC resurrected the classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar just in time for Easter. Following up the network's past live musical broadcasts such as The Wiz, The Sound of Musi…

James Baldwin's Lonely Search For New Leadership For America by Artsjournal

While many continued to think of Baldwin as the spokesperson for a vision of ultimate cross-racial communion such as concluded The Fire Next Time, Baldwin’s speeches and essays grew incre…

‘On-the-money portrayal of dating & sex in 2018’: LOVE ME NOW – Tristan Bates Theatre by Liz Dyer

B is an independent, modern woman, who for the last few months has been enjoying a casual sexual relationship with A.

Video Flash: Frozen Salutes Broadway History With Oklahoma! Birthday Celebration

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical premiered at the St. James Theatre 75 years ago.

Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The Original Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal will present the first ever revival of Alan Bennett’s The Habit Of Art on tour. This post Alan Bennett’s The H…

The Wonders of Jack Webb by Trav S.D.

I have already written about a couple of his shows, but have not yet paid proper tribute to the great Jack Webb (John Randolph Webb, 1920-1982). By all accounts, Webb was everything he seeme…

BWW Interview: Jenn Gambatese Talks Past Roles, Rodgers & Hammerstein as She Prepares for Feinstein's/54 Below by Danielle Gutierrez

On April 17th, Jenn Gambatese will take the 54 Below stage again.This time the show, titled Once Upon a Melody, will combineRodgers amp Hammerstein with the melodies of Disney songwritersamo…

FROZEN'S Own Patti Murin To Bartend On Tonight's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN by BroadwayWorld

Patti Murin, FROZEN's Anna, took to Twitter this morning to announce that she will be guest bartending on tonight's episode of Bravo's hit WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE WITH ANDY COHEN. The show a…

Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Elena Shaddow In THE KING AND I On Tour by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Elena Shaddow in the Lincoln Center Theater production of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's THE KING AND I Check out new production photos below

The Banksy Jackpot by Artsjournal

While known for mocking the powerful as they strive to become objects of mass appeal, many of Banksy’s illicit street artworks ultimately belong to private landlords, not the public. After…

A Look at the World Premiere of Ars Nova's The Lucky Ones Off-Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The semi-autobiographical musical from The Bengsons opened March 31 at the Connelly Theater.

Jesus Christ Superstar’s Norm Lewis Was Almost an Ad Executive by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth reveals how Forbidden Broadway became an Off-Broadway hit and how Norm Lewis became an actor.

Plays About Guns, With Varying Aims by American Theatre Editors

In the midst of the #NeverAgain movement, can theatre artists foster nuanced conversations on the polarizing topics of gun violence and gun control?

KPOP Is Recipient of 2018 Richard Rodgers Award by Olivia Clement

Angelica Chéri and Ross Baum are also recipients for their musical Gun & Powder.

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes Legendary Orchestrator, Michael Starobin by Behind The Curtain

Two-time Tony Award-winning orchestrator, Michael Starobin, swings by Shetler Studios to discuss his illustrious career with Rob and Kevin. As an orchestrator, Michael created those magical …

Applications Open for High Concept Labs' Fall/Winter 2018 Artist Programs by Bt

High Concept Laboratories NFP (HCL), a Chicago-based arts service organization, today announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2018 Fall Sponsored Artist Program, HCL’s flag…

Kim Jong Un Was 'Deeply Moved' After K-Pop Performance by Andrew Flanagan

The North Korean leader hosted a South Korean delegation Sunday, becoming the first leader in his country's history to take in the talents of K-pop stars in his capital city.

'Jesus Christ Superstar': The best Twitter reaction to NBC's latest live musical by Jayme Deerwester, Usa Today

Twitter found Jesus on Sunday night. By the looks of social media reaction, 'Jesus Christ Superstar' was the most successful of NBC's live-musical experiments thus far.    …

Manahatta's Gender Flip: Equity in Action by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Holly L. Derr. Holly Derr discusses the dramaturgical implications of playwright Mary Kathryn Nagle changing one of her characters to a woman in her newest play Manahatta, which premiered…

33 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Gifs To Resurrect Your Social Media Game by Alan Henry

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert aired last night, April 1, on NBC We know following any live musical broadcast we love to relive our favorite moments, so we've got you covered

What You Didn’t See on Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Ruthie Fierberg

How the musical went down from inside Brooklyn’s Marcy Armory.

Data: How Music Has Changed In The Streaming Era (More Music, Worse Titles) by Artsjournal

By analyzing the kinds of songs and artists that had the most success on the Hot-100, we can see that in 9 short years, there have been major changes in music.

Royal Ballet stage managers: The duo who keep the dancers on their toes by Anna Winter

A ballet’s stage manager must be up for anything, from cueing the score to handling ponies. Johanna Adams-Farley and Sarah Woodward, who

‘Just isn’t engaging enough for adults & children’: BEGINNERS – Unicorn Theatre by Shanine Salmon

Beginners just isn’t engaging enough for adults and children alike for much of the time and I wish the playful element had been consistent because the emotional aspects failed to hit the m…

Review: What's the Buzz About NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert?

John Legend took on Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock score as Jesus in the Easter Sunday broadcast.

Who Won the 2018 Broadway Brackets Championship? by Felicia Fitzpatrick

You voted for your favorite longest-running musical and the winner is...

Jesse Eisenberg's "The Revisionist" at Playhouse on Park by Christopher Arnott

Jesse Eisenberg, the actor known for everything from “The Social Network” to “The End of the Tour” to “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” is also a playwright. His comic drama …

Broadway Hit 'Rent' Returns To The Palace by Christopher Arnott

‘Rent” is due again. The game-changing 1996 Broadway and off Broadway hit is credited with introducing younger, hipper audiences to musical theater. It also helped craft marketing tools …

Take It to Go! Waitress Tour Star Desi Oakley Is Broadway.com's Newest Vlogger by Ryan Gilbert

We already know this is going to be lovingly-made and irresistible! Stage favorite and singer-songwriter Desi Oakley, who's leading the national tour of Waitress, is is hitting the road …

NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Set a New Standard for Live Musicals by Matt Zoller Seitz

NBC’s live production of Jesus Christ Superstar was pitched to audiences as a “Live in Concert” version, which led some to expect a straightforward performance of t…

The Cast and Creative Team of Mean Girls on Bringing the Musical to Broadway—At Long Last by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the 2004 comedy officially opens April 8.

BWW TV: Jimmy Buffett and the Cast of ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of OKLAHOMA! Onstage by BroadwayWorld TV

The Broadway cast of Jimmy Buffett's 'Escape to Margaritaville' added their own flavor to Rodgers amp Hammerstein, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of 'Oklahoma' with a very Buffett version …

What's Playing on Broadway: April 2-8, 2018 by Bww Special

Below, BroadwayWorld brings you this weekly listing of Broadway shows and their show times for April 2-8, 2018

The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones Off Broadway, Ars Nova at the Connelly Theater Reviewed by Matt Kiesling BOTTOM LINE: A blend of autobiographical concert and theatrical fiction, The Lucky Ones is an exhila…

Lost Verdi Opera Found In Berlin Basement by Artsjournal

Verdi set the opera, entitled Die Macht des Schicksas, to a German-language libretto by Bläuel Wittling, a poet who ran a women-only writers commune on the banks of the Spree river north o…

“Three Tall Women” at the Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street by Simon Saltzman

Alison Pill, Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf (Photo: Brigitte Lacombe) None of the disaffection for  a series of Edward Albee’s plays that followed years of success and great acclaim …

BWW Interview: A Conversation With Jason Alexander and How He Got to Broadway by Leigh Scheps

Before his guest starring role on Young Sheldon, last season's off-Broadway production of The Portuguese Kid and of course nearly a decade as George Costanza on Seinfeld, Jason Alexander was…

True Colors Theatre Company and Jujamcyn Theaters Announce 10th Annual August Wilson Monologue Competition by BroadwayWorld

True Colors Theatre Company Kenny Leon, Co-Founding Artistic Director and Jujamcyn Theaters Jordan Roth, President Jack Viertel, Senior Vice President are proud to announce the 10th Annual A…

Go Inside Jesus Christ Superstar Live, Starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and More by Marc J. Franklin

NBC’s presentation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical aired April 1.

Communications specialist Carrie Chassin joins the Fountain Theatre Board of Directors by Fountaintheatre

The Fountain Theatre continues to expand and broaden its Board of Directors with an elite team of highly-regarded and successful business, arts, legal and financial professionals. The Founta…

Exclusive! Bryan Cranston & Constantine Maroulis Visit Come From Away by Broadway.com

Broadway favorite Constantine Maroulis and four-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston stopped by Come From Away on March 30, and Broadway.com was in on the action to capture some exclusive ph…

Sunday Best! Jesus Christ Superstar, Starring John Legend, Wins Easter Viewers by Lindsey Sullivan

Jesus Chris Superstar Live in Concert was simply divine! Though the live musical did not reach as many people as Dorothy and her friends or the von Trapps (NBC's The Wiz and The Sound of…

EGOT watch: Will John Legend (‘Jesus Christ Superstar’) wrap up his awards grand slam by winning an Emmy? by Daniel Montgomery

John Legend has won an Oscar, a Tony and multiple Grammys. That means he only needs an Emmy to complete his EGOT. And he’s certainly swinging for the fences in that regard. On Easter S…

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Macbeth at the Royal Opera House by Emma Clarendon

Phyllida Lloyd directs Verdi’s opera with a cast including Anna Netrebko and Anna Pirozzi, Željko Lučić and Ildebrando D’Arcangelo, running at the Royal Opera House until 10 April 201…

Steven Bochco, Creator Of 'Hill Street Blues' And Perhaps Modern TV Itself, Has Died At 74 by Artsjournal2

Bochco also created "LA Law" and "NYPD Blue." His "boundary-pushing methods as a producer could make some network executives skittish. But they often deferred to him and were ultimately rewa…

Interviews: Malcolm Sinclair: The balance of power is one of the industry's great fights

As he returns to the role of General Eisenhower in David Haig's Pressure, Malcolm Sinclair reflects on his time as president of Equity and Haig's remarkable play about the weather

Review: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Christopher Henley

If this was the concert version, what on earth will they add to a fully-staged version? Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert was the latest in the string of musicals being broadcast live o…

Ratings: Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert Matches NBC's Hairspray Live! by Ryan McPhee

The high-energy concert presentation, starring John Legend and Sara Bareilles, put NBC on par with CBS for the April 1 timeslot.

WW1 Courtroom Drama For King And Country Comes To Southwark Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Dilated Theatre Company brings John Wilson’s courtroom drama For King and Country comes to Southwark Playhouse in June. This post WW1 Courtroom Drama For King And Count…

Read Reviews for Ars Nova’s New Musical The Lucky Ones by Olivia Clement

The autobiographical work from The Bengsons opened March 31 at Off-Broadway’s Connelly Theater.

Emmy spotlight: Brandon Victor Dixon (‘Jesus Christ Superstar’) brings Tony winning theater chops to ‘majestic’ role as Judas Iscariot by Daniel Montgomery

NBC’s live April 1 production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” came with the combined star-wattage of A-list musicians John Legend as Jesus, Sara Bareilles as Mary Magdelene and…

Instagram Has Become A Playground For Artists Like Cindy Sherman And Damien Hirst by Artsjournal2

But what does that mean for their art - and who owns it? "Astute artists are using Instagram to connect with their fanbase in ways they couldn’t before. Earlier this year, it became clear …

Exclusive Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine- featuring Rory O'Malley by Little Known Facts W/ Ilana Levine

BroadwayWorld has teamed up with Broadway alum Ilana Levine, who makes her entrance onto the podcast stage with her new show Little Known Facts. Ilana's unique brand of celebrity interview, …

NBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE Earns Three-Year Ratings High in Early Returns by TV News Desk

Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert has scored a 6.0 rating, 10 share in household results from Nielsen's 56 metered markets from 8-1015 p.m. ET.

European Premiere of Audrey Cefaly’s Play The Gulf comes to Tristan Bates by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Audrey Cefaly’s drama The Gulf with Louisa Lytton and Anna Acton will have its European Premiere at the Tristan Bates Theatre from 17 April – 5 May 2018. This pos…

TV Ratings: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live’ Tops Easter Sunday in Early Numbers by Joseph Otterson

NBC’s live staging of “Jesus Christ Superstar” is among the top shows of Sunday night in the early Nielsen numbers. The live musical, which starred John Legend in the title…

How Anna Scher's maverick acting school created so many working-class stars by Simon Hattenstone

For 50 years Anna Scher has taught acting to north London children, with many – such as Kathy Burke, Daniel Kaluuya and Adam Deacon – becoming household names. What is it about her appro…

Closeted Lesbian Professor in the ’50s Is Subject of Reading of New Musical The Bergen Letters by Andrew Gans

Becky Gulsvig, Rachel de Benedet, Nick Corley, and Morgan Weed take part in a reading of the musical April 2.

Jazz Concert/CD Review: Frank Carlberg and Noah Preminger — “Whispers and Cries” by Steve Feeney

The talented duo’s ability to impressively converse across a stylistic divide was fascinating.

Watch John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and More in the Complete Broadcast of NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Andrew Gans

The Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical took the stage in a high-energy presentation, broadcast live from Brooklyn April 1.

Arden Theatre Company presents Kash Goins’s ‘V to X’ by Cameron Kelsall

GoKash OnSTAGE's residency at the Arden presents ‘V to X,’ exploring the world of for-profit incarceration and the state of black lives behind bars. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Broadway Across America Report: Hello, Dolly!, The King and I, School of Rock & More Tour Buzz by Broadway.com

National Editor Ryan Lee Gilbert and SiriusXM On Broadway's Julie James discuss the latest news about all of your favorite—and upcoming—touring productions.

Review: Beginners, Unicorn Theatre by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

Written and directed by renowned theatre-maker Tim Crouch, Beginners treads the threshold between childhood and adulthood from the stage of the Unicorn Theatre. Famed for his experimental ap…

Review:Three Tall Women at curtainup.com/ by Elyse Sommer

A starry cast and perceptive staging make Edward Albee's 1991 play feel almost new

Rachel Causer’s Innovative Lip-Sync Show Lippy Comes To Wandsworth Arts Fringe by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Word Of Mouth Theatre bring Rachel Causer’s innovative Lip-synch show Lippy to the Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2018. Book Now! This post Rachel Causer’s Innovative Lip…

What Did Critics Think of NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, Starring John Legend? by Andrew Gans

Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Brandon Victor Dixon, Norm Lewis, and Jason Tam co-starred in the TV presentation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical.

Interviews: Kacey Ainsworth: 'I won't be channelling Sigourney Weaver in Holes'

The actor comes to Nottingham for Adam Penford's new production

Edie Falco and Jay Duplass Are Terrific in Outside In by Emily Yoshida

Outside In is a love story featuring a great variety of loves. It’s the story of an ex-con (Jay Duplass) who returns to his small Washington hometown after 20 years in prison, bringing bac…

Every Al Pacino Performance, Ranked by Will Leitch and Tim Grierson

If Al Pacino had announced in, say, 1980 that he was retiring — deciding that the strenuous demands of Method acting had become too much for him — he’d have already done enough incredi…

Life lessons from musicals: Why we should all ‘be more Matilda’ by Olivia Mitchell

Plenty to choose from but the twitter tag that really stood out to me was Be More Matilda. Despite being the smallest leading lady in the West End, Matilda is certainly inspiring, and the sh…

Three Tall Women by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   It takes an actress of magnitude and majesty to tackle the role of “A” in Three Tall Women, Edward Albee’s devastating drama about aging. And that role …

Concert Review: ‘Skerryvore’ at AMP Powered by Strathmore by Elle Marie Sullivan

Blending together folk, trad (traditional), rock, and Americana has created a beautiful and powerful sound for Skerryvore from Scotland. This group is engaging and combines bagpipes, whistle…

Elizabeth Ebert, 'Grande Dame Of Cowboy Poetry,' Has Died At 93 by Artsjournal2

The poet, who wrote for many years in obscurity, "kept small stacks of paper in every room of the farmhouse — just in case. She wrote whenever the rhymes blossomed: sometimes in the middle…

Review Roundup: What's the Buzz on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE? by Review Roundups

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert aired last night, April 1, on NBC. The show starred Oscar, Golden Globe, Tony and 10-time Grammy Award winner John Legend has been cast as Jesus Christ…

Concert Review: ‘Anthony Walker and Friends’ at AMP Powered by Strathmore by Elle Marie Sullivan

Anthony Walker is a gifted jazz pianist who takes inspiration from gospel, classical, and rhythm and blues. He is a performer who connects with the audience and genuinely looks like he is ha…

GRACE NOTES: Monday, April 2, 2018 by Susan Grace

Please Login to view this content. (Not a member? Join Today!)

Edie Falco Plays Tough Women On TV, But She's The Self-Described 'Buddhist Mom' To Her Neighborhood by Artsjournal2

This is a fun interview with a true New York actor: "What’s been the biggest surprise? "Becoming a successful actress. Never in my wildest dreams. I waitressed for a gazillion years and th…

Reverberations From The Band’s Visit by Broadwaydirect

Broadway musicals can bring people together. There is something about the way music and theater can speak to people across geographic, religious, and cultural borders. And every once in a wh…

Nora Achrati an inspired choice as Narrator in The Pavilion at Hub Theatre (review) by Brett Steven Abelman

Craig Wright’s The Pavilion is a modern classic because it wades through a starlit sentimentality on its way to a clear-eyed lesson. As a tale about a man trying to reunite with his lost l…

The Band’s Visit: Something Different by Gerard Raymond

The Band’s Visit has all the makings of a Broadway hit. Having twice broken all-time box-office records at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, it is also widely considered a major contender for t…

Happy Birthday, Honi Coles by Trav S.D.

Tap dance paragon Charles “Honi Coles” (1911-1992) was born on this day. Like the Nicholas Brothers, Coles hailed from Philadelphia. Schooled in the rigorous methods of street ta…

Theatre Review: ‘Pavilions’ at The Hub Theatre by Mary Ann Johnson

“The Pavilion” at Hub Theatre is a lyrical meditation on choices, consequences, forgiveness and acceptance. It is very effectively staged at The Hub Theatre—it is an intimate p…

VIDEO: Watch the Full Broadcast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE by Stage Tube

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert aired last night, April 1, on NBC and you can now stream the full show Check out the video below to relive the magic

Mosaic Theater Company announces its next 8 play season by Tim Treanor

Mosaic Theater Company’s fourth season will bring iconic figures from our past — Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Donny Hathaway, the great R&B and Gospel singer Rosetta…

TV Theatre Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert’ on NBC by Peter Orvetti

“Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert” taught me to have faith in NBC, or at least in its live musical endeavors. I was a Doubting Thomas about the Peacock’s plans to mark Easter wi…

VIDEOS: Relive Last Night's Broadcast of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE With These Top Ten Clips by Stephanie Wild

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert aired last night, April 1, on NBC Check out our top ten must-see clips from the broadcast below

Exclusive: Denver Center’s 40th season, and first under new director Chris Coleman, is ready to pop by John Wenzel, The Know

A first look at the Denver Center Theatre Company's 40th season, and first under the watch of Chris Coleman, its new artistic director.

15 Minutes with Alton Fitzgerald White by Matthew Wexler

Known for playing Mufasa in Disney's 'The Lion King,' Alton Fitzgerald White's new book, 'My Pride," delivers a message about taking responsibility for and deriving happiness from commonpla…

Britain Has A Problem With Dance Exams by Artsjournal2

Students aren't supposed to have "unauthorized absences," but what could be more authorized than students taking school-approved dance, music, theatre and other arts exams? Apparently, a lot…

‘A mighty sprawling Italian opera’: Verdi’s La Forza del Destino (Welsh National Opera) – Touring ★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

If you are a seasoned opera fan, I urge you to force your destiny to align with Welsh National Opera and watch this production – the music is to die for.

BWW's On This Day - April 2, 2018

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

BWW Review: NBC's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT is Invigorating, Imaginative & Wonderfully Inspiring by David Clarke

After sitting out the 2017 holiday season, anticipation for NBC's return to the live musical game ran high. The choice to present Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR on E…

Hartford Improv Festival Brings Back The Ha-Has For Fifth Year by Christopher Arnott

Five years of steady growth and better organization. How funny is that? When Hartford comedy group Sea Tea Improv started the Hartford Improv Festival in 2014, the event featured more than t…

Actor & Labor Activist Eddie Izzard Calls for ‘Stamping Out’ Stain of Anti-Semitism by Blouin Artinfo

The comedian Eddie Izzard recently appointed to the ruling body of UK’s Labor Party clears out the recent allegations calling out the party to “stamp out completely the stain of anti-Sem…

The Science Of Restoring Jackson Pollock by Artsjournal2

What else is there to say? (Quite a lot, but - ) "'Everyone thinks anyone can replicate a Jackson Pollock painting,' said private conservator Chris Stavroudis, recalling a Three Stooges bit …

Jesus Christ Superstar Tops Live TV Musical Critical Ranking by New York Theater

Jesus Christ Superstar Live, the Andrew Lloyd Webber, Andrew Rice musical that was broadcast live on NBC Sunday, April 1, 2018, has received ecstatic reviews — 100 percent on the tomat…

Grief is the Thing With Feathers review at O’Reilly Theatre, Dublin – ‘Cillian Murphy’s riveting performance’ by Jane Coyle

It’s all too much for one man to bear: the devastating loss of his wife in a domestic accident, the wordless sadness

Helen Mirren: Acting Schools Often Reject the Best by Blouin Artinfo

Helen Mirren, the veteran of the stage and film and the queen of the big screen, is now sharing some of the secrets of her unparalleled skills online.Helen Mirren has been the protagonist of…

FROZEN – Disney on Ice or Finding Elsa by Oscar E Moore

Call me a Mouseketeer.  Call me a kid.  Call me a boob.  Whatever.  I am a fan of Disney’s new musical FROZEN on Broadway at the St. James Theatre.  In the great old tradition of Tink…

Interview with Matt Torney, director of ‘Translations’ at Studio Theatre by Ravelle Brickman

It’s no coincidence that Matt Torney is directing Translations, the iconic Brian Friel play now on view at Studio Theatre. “It’s a play I’ve wanted to do ever since I first saw it …

‘What’s most precious is finding a true connection with another human being’: THREE SISTERS – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre by Michael Davis

Ross McGregor’s latest adaptation is faithful to the source material, though there is the inclusion of music at various junctures to accentuate the ‘scenes of merriment’.

How Good Can The Job Of Ambassador For Hollywood Be Right Now, Considering? by Artsjournal2

Charles Rivkin, former Ambassador to France and assistant Secretary of State, is the new chair of the Motion Picture Association of America (and the representative for the six "old-line" stu…

A Couple of Interesting Morgans by Trav S.D.

Thanks to reader Suzanne Stone, who let me know about her relative Ira H. Morgan (1889-1959), who was born on April 2. I rarely write about cinematographers, but on occasion I have given att…

‘Tampopo’ at Prince Charles Cinema, London by Blouin Artinfo

Prince Charles Cinema in London will be hosting the screening of the 1985 Japanese comedy film ‘Tampopo’ on May 16, 2018.The film is directed and written by the Japanese actor, screenwri…

High School English Is The Perfect Place For 'The Odyssey' by Artsjournal2

The "world's first novel" is an epic quest, full of monsters and trials by combat - and kids who grew up on Marvel, Star Wars, and video games really get it.

The New Netflix Show About A Cult Really Gets At The Heart Of Religious Freedom In The U.S., And Maybe The Current President As Well by Artsjournal2

Sure, the First Amendment prohibits the government from making a law "respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," but current case law on religious fr…

New post-show Q&A: Join Terri to quiz Katy Brand about making her playwriting debut with 3Women by Featured Content

As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Tuesday 17 May 2018 at the West End's Trafalgar Studios, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will talk to comic Katy Brand about making her pl…

Kathleen Turner: ‘I started out a star, so Hollywood had no leverage over me’ by Matthew Hemley

As the film star prepares to put that famously husky voice to full use in the West End, she tells Matthew Hemley

NBC’s live ‘Superstar’ rose up from its own chaos and found salvation in the end by Hank Stuever

It started slow and was plagued by too many commercials, but Brandon Victor Dixon’s performance of the title number was unforgettable.

That Time, Long Before 'Footloose', When Irish Priests Tried To Get Dancing Outlawed by Artsjournal2

This is the history of how the Catholic Church in Ireland influenced the law in the 1930s - and made it possible for any parish priest to stop any dance he didn't like, for any reason, with …

‘Performances are as broad as they come in some surprisingly luxurious casting’: RUTHLESS – Arts Theatre by Ian Foster

Ruthless? Charging up to over £70 for a show at the Arts. Ruthless? Advertising yourselves as an all-female musical when you’ve a man in the cast. Ruthless? Putting said man above the tit…

Bulgaria Calls Julia Kristeva, French Philosopher And Intellectual, A Bulgarian Spy by Artsjournal2

She denies this firmly, but ... wow. "Her more than 30 books have covered topics including linguistics, psychoanalysis, literary theory and feminism. Her many prestigious honors include the …

WATCH: Welcome new vlogger @ItsAlexa_96. Who are her top 5 #StageFaves musicals? + throwback to #pantoseason & @DWhittingtonLDN (up for TWO #Olivi

One of our new guest vloggers makes her #StageFaves debut with this great throwback to this past year's pantomime season, including DICK WHITTINGTON at the London Palladium, which is now up …

Joe Lycett review – pansexual gadfly tickles the pompous by Brian Logan

Royal and Derngate, NorthamptonThe naturally funny panel-show regular inhabits a small world, but he makes those narrow horizons teem with possibility and comic lifeWhen Mark Thomas engages …

Brief 4/2: Learn More About JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories go behind the scenes of rehearsal for Jesus Christ Superstar Live, learn about how the show came about, and more

‘Moving, heartbreaking & blurring the lines between film & reality’: BRIEF ENCOUNTER – Empire Cinema Haymarket ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

As the leads, Isabel Pollen and Jim Sturgeon are captivating. Suitably reserved and excited at times they create a moving and heartbreaking relationship which blurs the lines between film an…

Manon, Royal Opera House, London, review: Francesca Hayward brings a fresh spontaneity by Zoe Anderson, Zoe Anderson

One of Kenneth MacMillan's most popular works returns to The Royal Ballet as part of a season marking the 25th anniversary of the choreographer's death

And Scene #52 - SHOWdown: Phantom vs Into the Woods by Andscenepod, Michael Salerno

Welcome to this week’s episode of the And Scene Theater Podcast! It’s out first Anniversary!! Like last week, we recorded this episode during a nor’easter, so apologies for some techni…

#StageFavesSongOfTheWeek - The cast of @HamiltonMusical perform "Alexander Hamilton" on the 2016 Grammys. Who's excited for #OlivierAwards r

It's a total phenomenon, earned Lin-manuel Miranda a Pulitzer Prize and will no doubt go on to run for years on both sides of the Atlantic. Our #StageFavesSongOfTheWeek this week is "Alexand…

‘An important part of American history is made accessible for all’: HAMILTON – West End ❤❤❤❤❤ by Emma Clarendon

It is difficult to know what else to say about this musical that has already had so much praise and enthusiasm thrown at it.

A Duet with Two Generations of “Carousel” Ballerinas by Michael Schulman

Bambi Linn, ninety-two, and Brittany Pollack, twenty-nine, discuss dancing the same role on Broadway, seventy-three years apart. Michael Schulman writes.

Lyn Gardner: All audiences matter – despite age by Lyn Gardner

Even at my advanced age I quite frequently look around a theatre audience and feel relatively young and spritely. Of course, there

Top 5 theatre shows to see this week (April 2-April 8) by Natasha Tripney

The Fantastic Follies of Mrs Rich – Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon Sophie Stanton plays the title role in Jo Davies’ production, a refashioning of The

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 4/1-4/2/2018

Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Monday, April 2, 2018 - Monday, April 2, 2018.

Leisure, Labor, Lust  by Darryl Reilly

Besides depicting the upper crust, the lives of the servants are harshly detailed with inspiration from social documentarian Jacob Riis’ muckraking journalism. There are searing descriptio…

Maybe a Return to MARGARITAVILLE? by Peter Filichia

Joshua Logan did it after WISH YOU WERE HERE had opened to terrible reviews. Gower Champion also did it –...Continue Reading The post Maybe a Return to MARGARITAVILLE? appeared first on Br…

The 7 Best Things About Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert by Logan Culwell-Block

The standout achievements of NBC’s live television musical event, starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and more.

White Guy on the Bus review – fear and loathing in Philadelphia by Michael Billington

Finborough, London Two white couples lock horns over their prejudices in Bruce Graham’s powerful tale of racial dividesPlays about race often exude a liberal optimism. This pungent, abrasi…

Interviews: Hello, Dolly! Calls on Santino Fontana

The Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star returns to Broadway to fill in for a recovering Gavin Creel.

Frozen on Broadway- for Mouseketeers of all ages by Oscar E. Moore

Briskly directed by Michael Grandage. Beautifully lit by that wizard of lighting Natasha Katz with some fun choreography by Rob Ashford starring Patti Murin, Caissie Levy, book writer Jenni…

Whose Brains Would iZombie's Rahul Kohli & Robert Buckley Eat? by Young Hollywood

Whose Brains Would iZombie's Rahul Kohli & Robert Buckley Eat?We welcome "iZombie" actors Rahul Kohli and Robert Buckley to the Young Hollywood Studio where we're dishing all things undead! …

Rahul Kohli & Robert Buckley Play Heads Up: iZombie Edition by Young Hollywood

Rahul Kohli & Robert Buckley Play Heads Up: iZombie EditionWe're hanging out in the Young Hollywood Studio with actors Rahul Kohli and Robert Buckley where we challenge them to a couple roun…

11 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert’ by Gordon Cox

Not everyone watched NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” on TV: More than 1,300 people made up the live audience that cheered on the show from the bleachers. Here’s w…

TV Review: ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert’ on NBC by Maureen Ryan

NBC’s Easter Sunday production of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” was, as the young people say, doing the most. This musical threw together glitter, sequins, leather, writhing…

'Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert': TV Review by David Rooney

John Legend, Sara Bareilles, 'Hamilton' veteran Brandon Victor Dixon and Alice Cooper headline NBC's Easter Sunday special, performing the 1971 rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

MICF: Sean Patton – Number One by Arts Review

In a programme of about 600 shows at MICF 2018, it helps to have a point of difference. Sean Patton has the hook of being from the ‘drunken voodoo pirate city’ of New Orleans. Given that…

MICF: DeAnne Smith – Worth It by Arts Review

Just before the official start, Smith advised that Worth It wasn’t going to be about money, as the MICF guide indicated. Instead of being that show from the Canadian’s brain, this would …

Today on Broadway: Monday, April 2, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Breaking Down the Goods, the Greats, and the Very Few Bads of NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar Live” “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

Gender-Reversing Broadway Backwards Concert Presented April 2 by Andrew Gans

The 13th annual benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and the LGBT Center will feature Traylor Trensch, Lea Salonga, Ethan Slater, and more.

Billy Crudup Straps Back in for More Harry Clarke by Mark Peikert

Why the Tony winner calls the solo show the most intense theatrical experience ever.

Casey Nicholaw Pulls Out All the Stops for Mean Girls by Ryan McPhee

After bringing Aladdin and Something Rotten! to the stage, the Tony-winning director brings his signature splash to Tina Fey's new Broadway musical.

JANE COMFORT: 40 YEARS IN THE RESISTANCE by The Dance Enthusiast

The real-life story behind August Wilson's character in his play about 1968 violence is different - and compelling by Sean D. Hamill / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Playwright August Wilson, then just 23, was in Pittsburgh when the Hill District erupted in violence in the days following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 19…

Why We Can All Relate to 'Three Tall Women' - Tony nominee Alison Pill on the prescience of Edward Albee's 27-year-old play

Tony nominee Alison Pill on the prescience of Edward Albee's 27-year-old play ---Edward Albee's Three Tall Women was clearly not written in the digital era. A lawyer makes a house call that …