Who's Allowed to Tell This Story? - En Garde Arts' new show about the Rwandan genocide asks who owns history

En Garde Arts' new show about the Rwandan genocide asks who owns history---On the empty ninth floor of an office building in downtown Manhattan, En Garde Arts has conjured two wildly differe…

Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director of Ballets with a Twist, on "Cocktail Hour: The Show" At White Plains Performing Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In Marilyn Klaus, Artistic Director of Ballets with a Twist, on Cocktail Hour: The Show At White Plains Performing Arts Center, "Each dance is inspired by the name of each cocktail and my…

Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, Jim Parsons, and More Share the Queer Pop Culture That Changed Them by Playbill Staff

The men of The Boys in the Band share the iconic books, movies, and more that shaped them in honor of the play’s 50th anniversary.

How Broadway Is Building Its Audience By Gaining Theatregoers Nationwide by Logan Culwell-Block

From Lin-Manuel Miranda and John Leguizamo’s Viva Broadway and more, here are 6 ways Broadway brings theatre to the people.

2018 Adelaide Fringe increases visitor expenditure in South Australia by 19.3% by Arts Review

The 2018 Adelaide Fringe dazzled, inspired and delighted its way into the hearts of its audiences to generate a staggering 19.3 per cent increase in visitor expenditure to $29.5 million and …

Tony Awards by Barry Gordin

Robert De Niro, Donald Trump, and the Tony Awards By: David Sheward June 14, 2018:  It had been one of the better Tony Awards in recent memory. The hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles we…

Le Sacré by Arts Review

In the first collaboration of its kind in Australian performance history, the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and The Australian Ballet School (the ABS) come together this June …

Theatre Review: Award-Winning “Desperate Measures” Moves to New World Stages by #cota

By Shari Lifland (@shariontheaisle) As the delightfully sassy Lauren Molina explains in a pre-show announcement, Desperate Measures, the hysterical musical that opened tonight at New World S…

Class takes centre stage at drama schools

The profession is criticised for being a bastion of the privileged, but efforts are under way to encourage diversity

UN, EU push to harness refugees’ entrepreneurial talent

Migrants can offer the determination and resilience needed to form successful businesses

Dramatists Guild calls out CBS for not airing playwrights during the Tonys by Caitlin Huston

The Dramatists Guild penned an open letter to Les Moonves, chief executive of CBS, speaking out against the lack of representation of playwrights, composers and lyricists on the Tony Awards …

Saloon Shakespeare: ‘Desperate Measures’ by Matthew Wexler

This witty and wild new musical comedy takes the Bard’s Measure for Measure and shakes things up.

Call Answered: Lynn Harris: GOLD Comedy by Adam Rothenberg

Comedy is one of the hardest professions out there. I feel it's also one of the most empowering. To make someone laugh is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Laughter is one of the mo…

Bournonville and Boston Ballet’s ‘La Sylphide’: Less can truly be more

Boston Opera House, Boston, Massachusetts. May 25, 2018. “Less can be more,” – an arguably cliche phrase that, unfortunately enough, is preached more than practiced in modern Weste…

Chicago to Bring Its Razzle-Dazzle Factor to Sydney, Australia by Lindsey Sullivan

The fiery Kander & Ebb musical Chicago is heading Down Under! The Tony-winning revival directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking will open in Australia at the Sydney Ly…

Order Up, Australia! Waitress to Premiere in Sydney in 2020 by Lindsey Sullivan

The charming Sara Bareilles musical Waitress is heading Down Under! The hit Broadway show will open in Australia at Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2020. Dates and casting will be announced at a lat…

Desperate Measures (She Says) by Sandi Durell

  By Carole Di Tosti   Corruption, injustice, mercy, reconciliation and love are relevant themes which daily confront us. However, never have they appeared in so humorous and pleasing …

Sydney to enjoy a trifecta of musical hits by Arts Review

A trifecta of musical theatre productions will premiere in Sydney over the next two years. The Kander and Ebb masterpiece Chicago will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2019; the worldwide…

Desperate Measures (He Says) by Sandi Durell

    By Brian Scott Lipton   How do you solve a problem like “Measure for Measure?” Many directors have tackled William Shakespeare’s thorny play, but up until now, nobod…

Victory Gardens Theater Announces Lineup for 10th Anniversary IGNITION Festival of New Plays 2018 Festival runs August 3 – 5, 2018 by Michael J. Roberts

Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew, Managing Director Erica Daniels and Director of New Play Development Skyler Gray announce the lineup [...]

Desperate Measures: The Bard’s Measure for Measure Tuned Up by David Finkle

★★★★ Bookwriter-lyricist Peter Kellogg and composer David Friedman go west for a fun and frolicsome take on Shakespeare's "problem" play The post Desperate Measures: The Bard’s…

Desperate Measures: A Fiddle-Dee-Dee Wild West Shakespeare Spoof by Michael Sommers

★★★ An old-fashioned, cowboy-country musical-comedy farce is neatly cultivated from Measure for Measure's plot The post Desperate Measures: A Fiddle-Dee-Dee Wild West Shakespeare Spoof…

St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards Winners Announced! by BroadwayWorld

The Second Annual St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards winners were announced Sunday, June 10 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The ceremony was hosted by Kendra Kassebaum and directed by…

VIDEO: Kara Lindsay Stars in SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Broadway Music Circus by Stage Tube

Award-winning actor, director, and choreographerNoah Raceyreturns to Broadway At Music Circus as Don Lockwood in this summer's season opener Singin' in the Rain. In addition to his lead turn…

Review: In ‘Red Hills,’ a Guided Tour of Atrocities by Alexis Soloski

Revisiting Rwanda 20 years after the brutal genocide there, two men meet again and fact and fiction are sorted out.

Clueless, the Musical Will Roll Onto Off Broadway This Fall by Jackson McHenry

Cher Horowitz, a virgin who can’t drive, is going to sing. The New Group announced its slate of productions for the 2018–2019, season and among them is a musical adaptation of Clueless w…

Advanced photography class at Sutter Middle School yields creative outlet, awards

Smartphones produce great pictures, some even good enough to win awards at the California State Fair. Over the last four years, Sutter Middle School's photography class won 111 collective aw…

Illusions, mind-bending and fine dining meld into a magical show by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Scottish illusionist Scott Silven awes in At the Illusionist’s Table, which runs in Casa Loma twice daily throughout the run of Luminato.

WAITRESS, CHICAGO, and SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER to Head to Sydney in 2019/2020! by BroadwayWorld

A trifecta of musical theatre productions will premiere in Sydney, Australia over the next two years. The Kander and Ebb masterpiece Chicago will open at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in 2019 the…

DESPERATE MEASURES - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Jose Solís

Among all of Shakespeare's works, Measure for Measure stands out for being one of the most difficult to stage in modern days.

Dance Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Charm City Ballet by Kaley Beins

An instant Disney classic, “The Little Mermaid” animated film has captivated audiences for almost 30 years. However, transitioning from a charming cartoon with witty banter to a …

Chicago, Saturday Night Fever and Waitress all announced for Sydney by Matt Edwards

In the biggest announcement in Australian musical theatre since Hugh Jackman graduated WAAPA the Gordon Frost Organisation today announced three huge shows that will première in Sydney over…

Off-Broadway Theater Review: EVERYONE’S FINE WITH VIRGINIA WOOLF (Elevator Repair Service) by Dmitry Zvonkov

EVERYTHING’S FINE, BUT WHAT IF WE ALSO HAD BEEN AFRAID? Starting out as a parody of Edward Albee’s Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Kate Scelsa’s Everyone’s Fine with Virginia Wo…

Twenty-four-hour harassment and mental health helpline launches for theatre professionals by Georgia Snow

A free helpline set up to provide health and well-being support is now available for theatre industry professionals. The 24-hour service has

NEWS: SOLT & UK Theatre launch helpline to support professionals’ health & wellbeing by Press Releases

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have launched Theatre Helpline, a free 24-hour phone and email service supporting theatre professionals with any issue affecting their health …

Editor’s View: Can London sustain more theatres? by Alistair Smith

I recently took part in a round-table discussion about London’s theatres. One of the key issues discussed was how the planning system

Tom Morris: Bristol Old Vic is flinging open its doors to engage with the city’s communities by Tom Morris

As Bristol Old Vic prepares to unveil a radical refurbishment, its artistic director Tom Morris explains how the theatre is reaching out

Desperate Measures by Carey

How does one take a noted problem play by Shakespeare filled with abuses of political power and flagrant inequality between the sexes and somehow transform it into a two-hour musical comedy …

The Broadway.com Show: Watch Carousel’s Lindsay Mendez Hit the Red Carpet Moments After Winning Her First Tony Award by Broadway.com

Check in with Broadway favorite-turned-Tony winner Lindsay Mendez after her big win!

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Erich Bergen of Waitress by Broadway.com

Erich Bergen stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Waitress and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

The Broadway.com Show: Tonys 2018 Wrap-Up! The Band's Visit, Harry Potter, Lindsay Mendez & More by Broadway.com

Watch as we look back at the big winners of the 2018 Tony Awards, including The Band's Visit, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Angels in America and more.

The Broadway Boys: Mr. June 2018: Anthony Boyle and Sam Clemmett by JK

They are, arguably, in the biggest play to hit Broadway since Angels in America, bringing to life the next generation of characters in, arguably, the biggest literary juggernaut of the last …

24-hour helpline launched to provide support for industry professionals by Robin Johnson

Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have launched Theatre Helpline, a free 24-hour phone and email service supporting theatre professionals with any issue affecting their health …

Book Commentary: Philip Roth — American Warnings by Roberta Silman

In the end, Philip Roth produced the greatest body of work in the 20th century since William Faulkner and Saul Bellow and I.B. Singer.

'Songbird' is a modern American tale by way of Russia circa 1896 by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

Two River Theatre presents a modernized and musical version of Anton Chekhov's 'The Seagull' through July 1.

'Aladdin' composer Alan Menken saw star potential really early in Lin-Manuel Miranda, and in Ardmore's Benj Pasek, too

'Aladdin' composer Alan Menken spoke with as his Broadway hit (one of many) was about to open at the Academy of Music - the first time it's been in Philadelphia. It runs through July 1.

Five Questions with Tamara Sevunts by Ned Moore

Tamara Sevunts is a Canadian-Armenian actress, originally from Montreal and now based in NYC. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, she is fluent in six languages. Off-Broadwa…

Review: Savoring ‘One Night’ With a Hedonist Extraordinaire by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Jessica Walker delivers a delightful musical portrait of the now forgotten cabaret artist Suzy Solidor

Five Burning Questions with The Royal Family of Broadway Star Laura Michelle Kelly

Laura Michelle Kelly talks about the challenges and rewards of her new musical The Royal Family, what she learned about herself during The King and I tour and more.

Cirque du Soleil coming to a Greater Toronto mall by Justina Vasquez - Bloomberg

Cirque du Soleil’s so-called Creactive centres will help the company diversify and fill empty storefronts.

Party On! ‘Will on the Hill’ at the Shakespeare Theatre Company by Sophia Howes

Romeo and Juliet, Beatrice and Benedick, and even (don’t say it) Macbeth were on hand for a Shakespearean love fest on Monday night, all to benefit the wonderful education programs the Sha…

VIDEO: First Look at Barrington Stage's THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY With Music and Lyrics by William Finn by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look atBarrington Stage Company's The Royal Family of Broadway. The show is now on stage through July 7 on the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage. Get a first look at the show …

People Respect and Appreciate Authenticity: A Q&A with Storyteller Anne B. Thomas by Guest Author

While hitchhiking across Europe by herself at 18, Anne B. Thomas fell asleep in the back of a car, and when she woke she was lying by the side of the road. She tried to stand up but found sh…

Odds & Ends: Chita Rivera Set for New York Concert Return at 92Y & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Chita Rivera Set for New York Concert Return at 92Y On the heels of her Lifetime Achievement Tony Award honor this past S…

VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Celebrates Pride: 'I Made a Decision Early On to Be Open About Everything' by Stage Tube

This June, 2018 Tony nominee Ariana DeBose is celebrating Pride with Logo, chatting about how she tries to create an inclusive space for her fanbase. Watch the full interview below

VIDEO: On This Day, June 13- tick, tick...BOOM! Explodes Off-Broadway! by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2001, Jonathan Larson's musical tick, tick...BOOM opened Off-Broadway

VIDEO: Watch Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Belt It Out Onstage at WAITRESS by Stage Tube

She's queen of the beam, and now she's taking on Broadway Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez recently stopped by the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, where she was joined by company member Matt …

Missing Lincoln Plaza Cinemas? This Summer Film Series Is for You by Andrew R. Chow

The series involves ex-employees of the closed theater and will take place at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. The first film is “The Catcher Was a Spy.”

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Earns 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association has announced thatOnce on This Islandwill receive the twelfth annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus…

Once On This Island to Receive 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Andrew Gans

The award is presented by Actors’ Equity’s Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs.

Tony Winner Once On This Island Named Recipient of Equity Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus by Andy Lefkowitz

This is quite the week for the company of Broadway's Once On This Island! On Sunday night, the production was named the 2018 Tony winner for Best Musical Revival, and now the s…

The Tempest is a Bad Play. WSC Avant Bard has made it better. by Tim Treanor

In The Tempest, the lordly Prospero, formerly known as the Duke of Milan, is marooned on a miserable island with his daughter as his only human company. He also has Caliban, a growling subhu…

Songs for Screens: How Brothers Osborne and RAM Trucks Teamed Up to Restore a Historic Theater by Jem Aswad

Songs For Screens is a Variety column sponsored by music experiential agency MAC Presents, based in NYC. It is written by Andrew Hampp, founder of music marketing consultancy 1803 LLC an…

London Below: A Review of Neverwhere at Lifeline Theatre by Emma Couling

Lifeline Theatre's remount of their adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novel is inventive in design and powerful in its representation.

‘Once on This Island’ wins Equity’s outstanding chorus award by Caitlin Huston

Coming off of its Tony win for best revival of a musical, “Once on This Island” is receiving more acclaim. Actors’ Equity Association has chosen “Once of This Island&…

Awash in Estrogen, Ensemble's SISTAS Prepares to Travel Down Memory Lane by Susie Tommaney

SISTAS: THE MUSICAL ticks off all the boxes for a light, fun evening of theater. Chock-full of chart-topping hits through the decades — ranging from Billie Holiday to Beyoncé — trunks f…

NEWS: Casting for Old Vic’s series of monologues celebrating the NHS includes Art Malik, Meera Syal & Jade Anouka by Press Releases

The Old Vic has announced casting for The Greatest Wealth, curated by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Adrian Lester to celebrate 70 years of the National Health Service.

CLUELESS, THE MUSICAL, Edie Falco, Alan Cumming and More Make Up New Group's 2018-2019 Season by BroadwayWorld

The New Group has announced four world premiere productions for its upcoming 2018-2019 Season. The company's new season begins in Fall 2018 with Sharr White's The True, directed by Scott Ell…

Photo Flash: First Look at Idina Menzel & Company in SKINTIGHT! by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company'sworld premiere production ofSkintight, by Roundabout Underground alumnusJoshua HarmonBad Jews, Significant Other, with direction by three-time Obie Award winnerDa…

Nathan Lane to Be Honored at Drama League Gala This November by BroadwayWorld

The Drama League has announced that film, television, and theater icon Nathan Lane is the Honoree for the organization's 35th Annual Benefit Gala A Musical Celebration of Broadway.

Neil Patrick Harris Apologizes to Rachel Bloom for Tonys Tweet: 'I Should Have Known Better' by BroadwayWorld

Tony winner Neil Patrick Harris is backpedaling after a minor Twitter fauxpas on Tony night. He wrote

CHICAGO’S STEPPENWOLF ENSEMBLE MEMBERS BRING THEIR TALENTS TO NEW YORK THIS SUMMER by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow Steppenwolf Theatre Company began producing ensemble-driven plays in a church basement [...]

THE JOFFREY BALLET BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD IN 2017-2018, ACHIEVES HIGHEST GROSSING SEASON IN COMPANY HISTORY by Michael J. Roberts

he Joffrey Ballet set a new attendance record in 2017-2018 and achieved the highest grossing [...]

“Get on Up” at Navy Pier’s Inaugural Chi-Soul Fest June 27-June 30 by Michael J. Roberts

Navy Pier is paying homage to Chicago’s longstanding history of soul music with the inaugural Chi-Soul [...]

At Gift, a 'Hamlet' with all kinds of ambition by Chris Jones

At one point in Monty Cole’s uber-contemporary “Hamlet” — at the Gift Theatre in Jefferson Park — the title character turns his back on the audience, picks up a can of red spray pa…

As If! Clueless Musical Sets World Premiere with Off-Broadway's New Group; Three Additional Debut Works on Tap by Andy Lefkowitz

A new stage musical adaptation of the fan-favorite flick Clueless will make its world premiere as part of the 2018-2019 season of off-Broadway's The New Group. The company's new line…

See Idina Menzel Back on the New York Stage in Off-Broadway's Skintight by Lindsey Sullivan

We simply couldn't be happier to have Idina Menzel back on the New York stage! The Tony winner is starring in Joshua Harmon's new play Skintight, which centers on Jodi (Menzel), who …

Ageless Wonders: ‘Half Time’ by Matthew Wexler

An all-star cast tells the uplifting true story of ten New Jersey seniors with extraordinary dreams. Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.

Review: Everyone's Fine with Virginia Woolf by Paulanne Smmons

Kate Scelsa broadens the satire of Albee's play by turning it into a treatise on female empowerment.

Review: ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ at Damascus Theatre Company by Darby Dejarnette

Directed by Stephanie Bonte-Lebair and presented in conjunction with Gaithersburg Arts Barn/Arts on the Green, Dasmascus Theatre Company’s The Bridges of Madison County is a crowd-plea…

New Group Season Will Include Premiere of Clueless Musical, Plus Alan Cumming, Edie Falco by Andrew Gans

The Off-Broadway company's lineup features works by Jesse Eisenberg, Sharr White, and Jeremy O. Harris.

4 New Works Announced in New Group’s 2018-19 Season by Peter Libbey

They include a musical version of Amy Heckerling’s “Clueless,” Edie Falco’s turn as a Democratic political operative and a new play by Jesse Eisenberg.

Angels in America Tony Winner Nathan Lane to Be Honored by the Drama League by Ryan McPhee

The gala event will be held November 5.

Dan Cody’s Yacht – Down With the Ship! by Sandi Durell

    By: Sandi Durell     It’s the era of pitting haves and have-nots in recent off Broadway theater – who can get into college, who has the money, do grades really ma…

First Look at Idina Menzel in Skintight Off-Broadway by Hannah Vine

The new play from Significant Other playwright Joshua Harmon began previews May 31.

Review: Swathed in buttercream Bekah Brunstetter's "The Cake" at the Alley balances religious rights with same-sex marriage! by D.l. Groover

Warm, fragrant, candy-coated "The Cake" starring JULIA GIBSON, ELIZABETH STAHLMAN, CANDICE D'MEZA and MICHAEL PEMBERTON is certifiably ripped-from-today's headlines!

Theater Time Review: "Half Time" by Joseph Cervelli

A Generally Entertaining New Musical with a Grand Cast of Veteran Performers

Review: Alley Theatre's "The Cake" by Bekah Brunstetter directed by Jackson Gay offers more than a simple sugar high! by Wei-Huan Chen

Della & Tim (JULIA GIBSON & MICHAEL PEMBERTON) the married couple in "The Cake" at the Alley through July 1st bear more than a superficial resemblance to TV's Roseanne & Dan Connor.

Space Availability at The Buena by Bt

There is a six week slot in Sept/Oct open in The Buena, at 4147 N Broadway, and which can hold up to 60 seats. Nice Lobby with 2 bathrooms good sized dressing room with backstage bathroom …

Equipment For Sale from DesignLab Rental Shop by Bt

DesignLab Rental Shop and selling off all of the Rental Equipment Inventory After more than forty years of working in the Chicago theatrical community, it is time for me to better use what I…

Feel the Earth Move! Melissa Benoist Takes Her First Broadway Bow in Beautiful by Caitlin Moynihan

Audiences felt the earth move under their feet when Melissa Benoist made her first Broadway bow in Beautiful. Benoist, known for her credits on Glee and starring on Supergirl, is now portray…

Answer Me! The Band's Visit Celebrates Tony Victory with Post-Show Performance by Caitlin Moynihan

Everyone knows about Bet Hatikva after The Band's Visit swept the Tonys by picking up 10 awards, including Best Musical. In honor of the show going home with so many trophies, the Alexan…

Exclusive! Carol Burnett Visits Bob Mackie and at The Cher Show by Caitlin Moynihan

We love this friendship! Tony winner and comedy legend Carol Burnett visited her longtime friend, famed designer Bob Mackie at the final dress rehearsal of The Cher Show  in Chicago.&nb…

Review: Alliance’s “Winnie-the-Pooh” makes a charming return to Hundred Acre Wood by Andrew Alexander

I couldn’t tell you much about what Winnie-the-Pooh has been up to since the game of Poohsticks in The House at Pooh Corner, the second and last of British author A.A. Milne’s collectio…

SF Opera launches ‘Ring’ with shimmering ‘Rheingold’ by Leslie Katz

Fresh mixed-media effects and a strong cast set the stage for San Francisco Opera’s engaging revival of Francesca Zambello’s 2011 production of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle at Tuesday’s…

See Katie Brayben and Jonah Platt in A Walk on the Moon by Hannah Vine

The world premiere musical began performances at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater June 9.

Watch Highlights From The Public’s Gala Staging of Runaways by Olivia Clement

18 students from Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High made a surprise appearance in the anniversary production in Central Park.

A Broadway Marathon Survival Guide by Laura Collins-Hughes

In the middle of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” and “Angels in America” are late-afternoon gaps to fill. We offer some ideas to pass the time.

The Night Our Theater Photographer Walked the Red Carpet by Sara Krulwich

This year, in a crazy role reversal, I had my own picture taken.

How 6 Women Tackle the Title Role in Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe by Olivia Clement

The cast opens up about the play and sharing a character with five other actors.

Round House delivers knockout production of drag queens and disco in ‘Georgia’

The Welders’ “Switch” is a work in progress.

Connecticut Taking Applications For Poet Laureate by Susan Dunne , A

The Connecticut Office of the Arts is accepting submissions for the position of Connecticut poet laureate. The deadline is July 6. The state’s most recent poet laureate was Rennie McQuilki…

Sutton Foster to Headline Westport Country Playhouse's 2018 Gala by Shoshy Ciment

The two-time Tony winner and Younger star will perform Broadway standards at the gala for the Connecticut venue.

Review: Parcours at Art Basel 2018

New locations and normally off-limits spaces have been added to the public art trail

Nick Kroll Wrote His Own Puberty Nightmares Into Big Mouth by Stacey Wilson Hunt

The 2018 Emmy race has begun, and Vulture will take a close look at the contenders until voting closes on June 25.The comedian, voice actor, and co-creator of Netflix’s raunchily sweet ani…

Photo Flash: Katharine McPhee, Juju Chang and More Attend WNET Gala by BroadwayWorld

WNET, parent company of New York's PBS stations THIRTEEN and WLIW21 and operator of NJTV, celebrated its 25th Gala Salute, which took place Monday, June 11 at The Plaza in New York City.

Photo Flash: First Look at A.C.T.'s A WALK ON THE MOON by BroadwayWorld

A WALK ON THE MOON-based on the Miramax and Village Roadshow Pictures film of the same name-is currently making its world premiereat American Conservatory Theater's Geary Theater now through…

The Play’s The Thing: A Review of Hamlet at The Gift Theatre by Emma Couling

Monty Cole's unapologetically irreverent adaptation of Shakespeare's classic at The Gift Theatre focuses on grief instead of madness.

‘Wild Nights’ Headlines 20th Edition of Provincetown Film Fest by Malinasaval

John Waters has penned all his books in Provincetown, Mass., and most of his movies, too. The iconic indie filmmaker of such campy classics as “Female Trouble” and “Hairspray” was bo…

‘A lively, funny show full of surprises’: TREASURE ISLAND – Touring by Vicky Anderson

It is always a pleasure to get back to what is now known as Prescot Woodland Theatre, in church grounds where local success story MATE Productions stages its annual ensemble show. Treasure I…

See Cecil Washington, Jr. and Jill Blackwood in Sunday in the Park With George at ZACH Theatre by Adam Hetrick

The Austin, Texas, theatre company presents the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical through June 24.

Bacon-Giacometti at the Fondation Beyeler: a pairing of modernist giants

By juxtaposing two of the biggest names in postwar art, this show risks covering familiar ground — but succeeds instead in casting new light on their oeuvres

Camila Cabello, Brixton Academy, London — committed and convincing

The singer performed impressively in a show that was staged like a pocket arena production

Prom Pics! Get a First Look at Beth Leavel, Caitlin Kinnunen & the Cast of The Prom by Lindsey Sullivan

Prom season may be winding down, but Broadway's The Prom can't come soon enough! The new musical comedy about Broadway’s brassiest stars banding together to help a student who …

Freaky Friday Movie Musical, Starring Heidi Blickenstaff, Sets Summer Friday Air Date by Andy Lefkowitz

Mark your calendar! The Disney Channel's highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of Freaky Friday has set an air date of Friday, August 10 at 8:00pm ET. Steve Carr will direct t…

Lortel Winner Tiffany Mann & More Complete the Cast of Off-Broadway's Be More Chill by Andy Lefkowitz

2018 Lucille Lortel Award-winning actress Tiffany Mann (Jerry Springer—The Opera) is among the final stars announced to appear in the off-Broadway premiere of Be More Chill, featuring …

West End Consent Star Stephen Campbell Moore on His Penchant for New Work and Overcoming a Health Crisis by Matt Wolf

Fondly remembered from his London and Broadway run in Alan Bennett’s Tony-winning The History Boys, Stephen Campbell Moore has since returned to the West End in Clybourne Park and Chim…

Art Basel 2018: fast and furious

Sales were swift on the fair’s first preview day for invited collectors

Exclusive Look at Judy Kuhn, Mary Testa, and More in Cape Playhouse Steel Magnolias by Hannah Vine

Kicking off the summer season, the production will run June 12–23.

Victory Gardens sets lineup for 10th Ignition Festival of New Plays by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Victory Gardens Theater announced the lineup for this year’s Ignition Festival of New Plays, which marks the series’ tenth anniversary. The fest’s six featured plays will…

Rachel Bloom’s Twitter Spat With Neil Patrick Harris Definitely Wasn’t a Joke by Jackson McHenry

While live-tweeting the Tony Awards on Sunday night, former host Neil Patrick Harris noticed a woman in a top hat interviewing theater people backstage and tweeted out his son’s thoughts a…

July – August 2018 Cabaret Listings & News by Sandi Durell

    By Sandi Durell    Summertime hot! New York City Cabarets and Clubs have talent and more talent. Take a peek at who’s coming and where! This is just a short list!  Always check …

Honestly, Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson Should Just Have Their First Dance to Her Song With Troye Sivan by Dee Lockett

Now that we know Harry Potter superfans/famous people Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are betrothed, it’s time to start the wedding planning. Will they get married at Hogwarts? Will Daniel…

Marilyn Maye and Her Quartet Appear at Iridium for Three Nights—Thursday, June 14th, Through Saturday, June 16th

The ever in-demand, Marilyn Maye, returns to The Iridium stage with her quartet, for a special three-day Father’s Day Weekend engagement: Thursday, June 14th, Friday, June 15th and Saturda…

Broadway Sings YouTube Spiral: Corey Mach Shares His 15 Favorite Legendary, Swoon-Worthy, & Insane Performances From the Concert Series

Corey Mach looks back on some INSANELY great performances from his Broadway Sings concert series.

A Look at Skeleton Crew at the Geffen Playhouse by Marc J. Franklin

The final installment in Dominique Morisseau’s three-play cycle is currently making its Los Angeles premiere.

What Did Critics Think of Half Time at Paper Mill Playhouse? by Gabriel Agosto

The musical, directed and choreographed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell, opened at the New Jersey venue June 12.

The bad dads of the West End by Carly-Ann Clements

From all of us at Official London Theatre, we just want to wish all the father figures out there a very happy Dad Day! Father, grandad, uncle, older brother… whoever you’re celebrating t…

BE MORE CHILL Finds Its Full Cast; Tiffany Mann, Britton Smith, and More by BroadwayWorld

One of this summer's mostanticipated musicals, Be More Chill, has announced complete casting for the New York premiere production

Tiffany Mann and More Complete Cast of Be More Chill Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Lucille Lortel Award winner joins the the summer premiere in the role of Jenna.

Casting for The Greatest Wealth announced by Carly-Ann Clements

To celebrate 70 years of the NHS, The Old Vic will be hosting The Greatest Wealth - a collection of monologues curated by Lolita Chakrabarti - later this month. And today, the cast has bee…

Hertford Theatre in line for £13.5 million redevelopment by Giverny Masso

Plans for a £13.5 million redevelopment of Hertford Theatre have been outlined as part of a range of proposals for the venue’s

Read Reviews for Elevator Repair Service's Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Woolf by Olivia Clement

Kate Scelsa's feminist parody is currently playing at the Abrons Arts Center through June 30 .

Stew and Heidi Rodewald – One Night Only Concert by Sandi Durell

    STEW & THE NEGRO PROBLEM – the powerhouse indie rock band fronted by longtime collaborators Stew and Heidi Rodewald – will perform a one-night-only concert at THE TOTAL…

Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Movie Musical Gets August 10th Premiere Date by TV News Desk

Disney Channel'sFreaky Fridaymusical moviefinally has a premiere date The film starring Heidi Blickenstaff and Cozi Zuehlsdorffwill be hitting the small screen August10 at 8 p.m. ET.

BWW TV Exclusive: Viva La Vie Bohemia Realty Group at Broadway Sessions! by Ben Cameron

Viva La Vie Boheme Well viva Bohemia Realty Group at any rate. Broadway Sessions recently put the spotlight on the agents of Bohemia Realty, all amazing actors and singers, with the greatest…

‘Detail, comedy & honesty really bring this piece to life’: BINGO – Pleasance London ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Bingo is a friendly trip through the humorous and hard-hitting. While there is an element of predictability, especially the ending, it is moving; I found myself falling in love again with th…

Review: ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’ at Round House Theatre by David Friscic

In The Legend of Georgia McBride, a theatrical cornucopia of camp, country music, drag, domestic dilemmas, and larger-than-life divas await you. This disarming and sexually-charged excursion…

First Look at Harriet Harris, Will Swenson, Laura Michelle Kelly, More in Barrington’s The Royal Family by Hannah Vine

The William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical officially opens June 13.

The Barber of Seville review at Grange Festival, Hampshire – ‘witty and entertaining’ by Inge Kjemtrup

Rossini’s The Barber of Seville requires a fine balance between fast-paced slapstick and stand-and-deliver vocal showpieces, and an enjoyable new production from

Cate Blanchett Sets U.K. Stage Return in When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee and two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will return to the U.K. stage next year in the new play When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other: Twelve Variations on Samuel …

‘Carmen Jones’ Is Back — And She’s Still Smokin’ Hot by Helaine Feldman

By Helaine Feldman, Contributing Writer, June 13, 2018 ‘Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?’ She’s still the fictional character in a popular series of mystery video games t…

Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride, a drag-to-riches musical comedy by Jayne Blanchard

Break out the Bedazzler and falsies and shimmy into your Spanx. It’s high season for drag in downtown Bethesda, thanks to the fierce and funny The Legend of Georgia McBride, playwright Mat…

The Happy Prince — Rupert Everett is a wonderful Oscar Wilde

This portrait of Wilde’s last days is a virtual one-man show from the actor, writer and director

Hereditary — over-familiar gothic shtick

A dissenting view of the horror movie that has enthralled most critics

Studio 54 — sex, drugs and disco

A documentary that captures the legendary nightclub in its heyday

The Waltons: A Mountain Among TV Shows by Trav S.D.

We’ve been binge watching The Americans of late and so I’ve got Richard Thomas (whose birthday it is) on my mind. Nothing makes me happier than when actors manage to escape the e…

Rethinking the Repertoire: Postlude by Jonathan Blumhofer

Still, the moral should be to err in favor of the audacious. That’s what this world – and this art form – require.

Theater Commentary: American Drama — A Diminished Force by Bill Marx

We will not get another Angels in America unless we demand it  -- and stop accepting bogus substitutes.

The Ciambra — peppy and vivid Italian neorealism

Scary fable of tribalism set in Calabria’s peasant badlands

Ocean’s 8 — a big, starry yawn

A pointlessly complicated diamond necklace heist, fashioned for female leads

The Joffrey Ballet calls 2017-18 season the highest grossing in company history by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, the Joffrey Ballet said that it set an attendance record in 2017-2018, breaking a previous record claimed by the 2016-2017 season. According to the company, total attendance in…

Stanley a Man of Variety — Timothy Spall is a tour de force

The actor channels Tony Hancock, Noël Coward and many others as a paranoid gent beset by demons

REVIEW: Machinal, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Sophie Treadwell’s play Machinal now playing at the Almeida Theatre. This post REVIEW: Machinal, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭ first appeared on Britis…

Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Think Of Paper Mill's HALF TIME? Updating Live! by BroadwayWorld

Paper Mill Playhouseis currently hosting the East Coast premiere of Half Time, a new musical. Get a first look at the company in action below

Dan Cody’s Yacht Moves Up Closing Date by Olivia Clement

The Manhattan Theatre Club production will now play its final performance at New York City Center July 1.

LIPA names studio theatre in honour of Willy Russell by Matthew Hemley

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is naming its sixth-form college’s studio theatre after playwright Willy Russell. The new studio will officially be

David Yazbek and the Cast of The Band’s Visit Celebrate Tony Wins With Special Stage Door Performance by Shoshy Ciment

The company of the Tony Award-winning musical commemorated the show’s recent victory in a very fitting way.

GUEST BLOG: How Do I Work With A Dramaturg? by Natasha Sinha

Are you a playwright or other generative artist who is considering working with a dramaturg, but questioning how to start? Here’s one possible starting point! When I was asked to talk abou…

Photo essay: Serenbe Playhouse breathes new life into the classic “Peter Pan” by ArtsATL Staff

The classic children’s tale Peter Pan gets a reboot from Serenbe Playhouse in a world premiere that runs through August 26. With a book by Roger Q. Mason, and music and lyrics by Ella …

Text of the Day: Nightfall by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

Disney Channel’s Freaky Friday TV Musical, Starring Heidi Blickenstaff, Sets August Premiere Date by Andrew Gans

The TV presentation of the musical adaptation, featuring a score by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, co-stars Cozi Zuehlsdorff.

Carey Mulligan, Facing the Fear of Being Alone Onstage by Roslyn Sulcas

Performing the wrenching “Girls & Boys” has taken more fortitude than she ever expected.

BWW Exclusive: John Kander Ebbs & Flows In 3/4 Time by Harry Haun

In the black at the back of the Vineyard Theater during one of the final previews of The Beast in the Jungle the other night sat its composer, disguising himself as a member of the audience …

Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of Broadway's THE PROM, Starring Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, Christopher Sieber, and More! by BroadwayWorld

The cast of the upcoming new musical comedy The Prom is gearing up for Broadway We've got your first look at the cast in action. Check out the photos below

Open Position: Digital Marketing / Junior Sales Associate by BroadwayWorld

Want to join the BroadwayWorld.com team for a great, full-timeopportunity We're seeking an eager and ambitious individual to cooperate with the site's sales and marketing team on a variety o…

Photo Flash: First Look at Barrington Stage's THE ROYAL FAMILY OF BROADWAY, With Music and Lyrics by William Finn by BroadwayWorld

Barrington Stage Company BSC, the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield, under the leadership of Artistic Director Julianne Boyd, presents the world premiere musical, The Royal Family…

Everyone’s Fine With Virginia Woolf by Sandi Durell

  by Carol Rocamora   Elevator Repair Service, that devilish New-York-based company, is up to its tricks again – namely, hijacking existing written works and turning them into th…

Writing a Play Begins with Listening by [email protected] (ramona)

By Renée Darline Roden. Playwright Renée Darline Roden talks about her travels to Israel and Palestine to gain inspiration for a new play and encountering what Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie cal…

'Half Time' brings to life feel-good story about geriatric hip-hop dancers: review by Patrick Maley | For Nj Advance Media

Featuring a cast boasting a dazzling collective resume of stage and screen success, the show at Paper Mill Playhouse adapts the 2008 documentary "Gotta Dance."

Cast Set for North Shore Music Theatre’s Peter Pan by Andrew Gans

The family favorite will begin in Beverly, Massachusetts, July 10.

1st Stage announces its 10th Season, 5 plays and a festival by Tim Treanor

For its 11th season, Tyson’s 1st Stage will have a war story, a story about the aftermath of a war, a story about a tragic war fought in a high school, a story about a man returning fr…

Watch Joshua Castille and E.J. Cardona's Performance of ‘Out There’ From Seattle The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Gabriel Agosto

Castille (an alum of Deaf West's Spring Awakening) and Cardona share the role of Quasimodo in the 5th Avenue Theatre staging.

Half Time – Paper Mill Playhouse by Sandi Durell

  by Adam Cohen   Aging gracefully and living vitally are the core themes of the amazingly entertaining new musical Half Time, now playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn, N…

Tevye Served Raw Explores What Happens After Fiddler on the Roof by Andrew Gans

Performances begin Off-Broadway July 5.

The Prom Sets New Broadway Start Date by Ryan McPhee

The musical comedy will open this fall at the Cort Theatre.

See Supergirl Star Melissa Benoist Make Her Broadway Debut in Beautiful by Hannah Vine

Benoist celebrated her official opening night as Carole King in the long-running musical June 12.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Cher, & More Join Lineup for London Broadcasts of THE LATE LATE SHOW with James Corden Next Week by TV News Desk

Legendary musician Paul McCartney will join James Corden in an all-new Carpool Karaoke during the London broadcasts of THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN, to be broadcast from Central Hall…

Maya Angelou and me: adapting her memoirs brought me eye to eye with an icon by Patricia Cumper

She lived a sensational life – but it was her assumption of her equality that made Maya Angelou radical, as I rediscovered when turning I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings into radio dramaI’…

Smack That (a Conversation) review – party games to change the world by David Jays

Barbican, LondonRhiannon Faith’s urgent show uses dance and participatory theatre to raise awareness about domestic violenceThis isn’t your usual game of pass-the-parcel. The silver-pape…

Stage review: 'On Your Feet!' pulsates with heat and heart by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It may be that “The Rhythm’s Gonna Get You,” as one of Gloria Estefan’s chart-topping hits declares, but it’s her steamy love story with husband Emilio that brings the heat and the…

Review: Atlanta Lyric Theatre’s skillful spin turns “Tarzan” into engaging guilty pleasure by Jim Farmer

Clad in a loin cloth and swinging carefree through the jungle, Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan character has been a staple of all sorts of pop culture — books, films, television special…

Private Lives In Public: A Review of Stories of the Body at Theatre Y by Jay Van Ort

These four stories of women and their bodies at Theatre Y make the public private and vice versa.

INTERVIEW: In Conversation with… Bat Out of Hell’s Andrew Polec & Christina Bennington by Olivia Mitchell

We are focusing on Bat Out of Hell for the entire month of June and this week we have an exclusive interview with Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington about their lives while starring in Ba…

Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives at the Arcola Theatre by Hailey Bachrach

Hope, comedy, violence and suffering: Rotimi Babatunde's stage adaptation of Lola Shoneyin's novel is a sweet show that leaves a sour taste. The post Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi…

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday June 13, 2018 by Susan Grace

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VIDEO: Ramin Karimloo Passes Time Singing 'I'd Give It All For You' From SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD by BroadwayWorld

Ramin Karimloo posted a video to his Instagram today with the simple caption 'Passing time...' In the video he's playing guitar and singing an acoustic version of the song I'd Give It All Fo…

Photo Coverage: Christian Hoff and Friends Celebrate Tony Night at the Palm! by Linda Lenzi

On Sunday June 10th the Tony Night at the Palm Viewing Party was hosted by Christian Hoff, 2006 Tony Winner, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jersey Boys. The event benefitted The V Foun…

Exclusive Podcast: BROADWAY'S BACKBONE Celebrates Broadway Debuts with Riza Takahashi, Benjamin Rivera & Alicia Charles! by Broadway's Backbone

In this episode Victoria Bailey, Executive Director of TDF, talks about TKTS celebrating 45 years and parent company TDF celebrating 50 years in 2018. TDF Theatre Development Fund is an orga…

Off-Broadway Review: Elevator Repair Service’s “Everybody’s Fine with Virginia Woolf” at Abrons Arts Center by David Roberts

The playwright’s attempt to find Martha at the end of Albee’s play “destroyed by this idea of motherhood, of not living up to this very traditional idea of what it means to be a woman�…

Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane Will Star in New Martin Crimp Play at London's National Theatre by Andrew Gans

Katie Mitchell will direct the world premiere in January 2019.

Have you planned what you're seeing when at #WestEndLive? Click here for the full weekend schedule. (Can we see EVERYTHING? #WestEndLivecampout)

SO MANY SHOWS TO SEE! Everybody's Talking About Jamie officially opens West End Live's 2018 proceedings at 11am this Saturday 16 June. The Saturday schedule continues with a slew of other We…

Nina Mae McKinney: The Black Garbo by Trav S.D.

A tribute today to pathbreaking African-American actress Nina Mae McKinney (1912-1967). Originally from Lancaster, South Carolina, she moved to New York where her good looks, and singing and…

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Melissa Benoist at BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL by Walter McBride

Melissa Benoist, who currently steals the screen in the title role of The CW's hit show, 'Supergirl', just made her Broadway debut as Carole King this summer in Broadway's hit, Beautiful-The…

Cate Blanchett to debut at National Theatre in new Martin Crimp play by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Actor is cast opposite Stephen Dillane in production to be directed by Katie Mitchell Cate Blanchett is to return to the UK stage for the first time in seven years when she makes her debut a…

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie review – words are weapons in smart take on Spark by Michael Billington

Donmar Warehouse, LondonLia Williams is superb in David Harrower’s adaptation of the novel, directed by Polly FindlayI can think of more urgent requirements for the British theatre than ye…

In pictures (June 14): Park Theatre, Lilian Baylis and Stage Management Awards, Manchester Royal Exchange, Lady Ratlings and British Music Hall Societ by The Stage

The latest press night parties, events and awards from the theatrical world in pictures.This week’s highlights include the press nights of Monogamy at

Hamlet: June 14 by Harry Venning

Obituary: Gordon Bishop –‘lived a double life as a bank clerk and a performer for half a century’ by Michael Quinn

When Gordon Bishop was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer earlier this year, he hoped to perform the Max Miller tribute that had

Diary: Veteran producer Paul Elliott’s hokey-cokey retirement by Tabard

Sixty years is a long time. It’s the sort of time frame that could do funny things to your mind. Take producer

UK Theatre’s 2017 ticket sales figures do not represent a slump in audiences (your views, June 14) by The Stage

The headline ‘Record slump in regional theatre audiences’ (June 7, p1) , reporting UK Theatre’s sales data for 2017, was misleading. It

Diary: All hail the understudy by Tabard

Tabard hopes next year’s Olivier Awards will introduce a new category: best understudy in a show they weren’t meant to be understudying.

‘Intelligent & uncompromising interrogation of a nation’s past’: I AM OF IRELAND – Old Red Lion Theatre by Ian Foster

I Am Of Ireland is a challenging play to be sure, and one which rightfully provides no easy answers, but it is an intelligent and uncompromising interrogation of a nation’s past that Engli…

Spotlight on Pinter at the Pinter directors Jamie Lloyd and Lia Williams

The premiere of the all-new Pinter at the Pinter season at the Harold Pinter Theatre is fast approaching with the first event on its schedule being One For the Road / The New World Order / M…

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘impressive storytelling’ by Bridget Minamore

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, adapted deftly by Rotimi Babatunde from Lola Shoneyin’s bestselling novel, is an acutely funny piece

You watched all the Tony winners, but when are they coming to Chicago? by Chris Jones

“The Band’s Visit” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” dominated Sunday’s Tony Awards. But when will we see these shows — and the other Tony winners — in Chicago? Very li…

Further casting for The Height of the Storm announced

Florian Zeller's all-new drama, The Height of the Storm, which officially premieres at Wyndham's Theatre on 2 October 2018, has just announced further casting to join the previously annou…

BWW's On This Day - June 13, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on June 13 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Photo Coverage: Melissa Benoist Takes Her First Bows in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL by Walter McBride

Melissa Benoist, who currently steals the screen in the title role of The CW's hit show, 'Supergirl', just made her Broadway debut as Carole King this summer in Broadway's hit, Beautiful-The…

Review: Lohengrin, Royal Opera House by Anna Zanetti

When I told my friends that I was going to be exposed to almost 5 hours of Wagner on Thursday The post Review: Lohengrin, Royal Opera House appeared first on A Younger Theatre.

Review: I am of Ireland, Old Red Lion Theatre by Hilary Webb

I’m not sure what I was expecting going into I am of Ireland, but when it opened as a cross-dressing The post Review: I am of Ireland, Old Red Lion Theatre appeared first on A Younger Thea…

Smack That (A Conversation) review at Barbican Pit, London – ‘inventive, immersive dance-theatre’ by Anna Winter

There’s cider, popcorn and an air of frantic excitement at Beverly’s party. Five friendly host Bevs in silvery-grey dresses and wigs assign

Week Two Of Arts & Ideas: Kaki King, A Post-Modern 'Merchant Of Venice,' And Amir Elsaffar by Christopher Arnott

Internationally renowned post-modern theater artist Karin Coonrod says she knows “there’s no ghetto in this play. It’s something people rush to tell me, that I know already.” Yet Coo…

Further casting for Florian Zeller’s The Height Of The Storm by Robin Johnson

Anna Madeley, Amanda Drew and Lucy Cohu will join Jonathan Pryce and Dame Eileen Atkins in Florian Zeller's compelling new family drama The Height Of The Storm. The post Further casting for …

‘A rollicking good romcom’: THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN – Shakespeare’s Globe ★★★★ by Anne Cox

The Two Noble Kinsmen is a fun-filled boisterous romp that’s worth sticking with. It might not make much sense but there are some outstanding performances and flashes of Barrie Rutter’s …

'The Last Five Years' depicts a struggle onstage but Eagle Theatre's fortunes are soaring by Natalie Pompilio | For Nj Advance Media

The Eagle Theatre presents musical "The Last Five Years" through July 1 while reflecting on how good the last five years has been for the Hammonton venue.

Romeo and Juliet, Sadler's Wells, London, review: Plenty of gusto by Zoë Anderson, Zoë Anderson

The lovers could use more spark, but this is a warm account of Kenneth MacMillan's passionate production

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Donmar Warehouse, London, review: Lia Williams is revelatory in this new Muriel Spark adaptation by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

A comic yet complex central performances animates David Harrower's dynamic new adaptation

NEWS: Amanda Drew, Lucy Cohu & Anna Madeley will join the cast of Florian Zeller’s The Height of the Storm by Press Releases

Amanda Drew, Lucy Cohu and Patrick Melrose star Anna Madeley will join star of screen and stage Jonathan Pryce and three-time Olivier Award-winning Eileen Atkins in the UK premiere of new fa…

Tunbridge Wells’ Assembly Hall to become producing venue for the first time by Matthew Hemley

Tunbridge Wells’ Assembly Hall Theatre is to begin producing its own work for the first time and has appointed Carole Winter to

‘Arts degrees offer worst earning potential’, Institute of Fiscal Studies claims by Georgia Snow

Creative arts graduates earn about 15% less than the average university leaver after five years of employment, according to a new government-backed

Vicky Featherstone: ‘Royal Court shows are not nearly as representative as they should be’ by Giverny Masso

Royal Court artistic director Vicky Featherstone has said the venue’s work is “not nearly good enough” in terms of representation. Featherstone told

Photo Coverage: THE BAND'S VISIT Celebrates Tony Wins With Post-Show Jam Outside the Theatre by Walter McBride

Last night, the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Band of the The Band's Visit took to the stage door for a celebratory post-show jam session to celebrate the show's 10 Tonys including Best Music…

Reasons to see: The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie by Carly-Ann Clements

Muriel Spark's infamous novel, The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie, is probably best known for the 1969 film starring Maggie Smith who earned her first Oscar for playing the titular character. But…

Stage review: Shakespeare with puns and pratfalls, comedy and chaos by Christopher Rawson

In a very old tradition, the Pittsburgh Public Theater has chosen to follow the season’s highpoint, a wonderful “Hamlet,” with that tragedy’s complete antithesis, the Reduced Shakesp…

The Poems Of Aaron Caycedo-Kimura: Honoring Ones Parents

Editor’s note: The selection of featured poets for CT Poets’ Corner is now being done by Ginny Lowe Connors, former poet laureate of West Hartford from 2013 to 2015. She is the author of…

MONOGAMY Park Theatre N4 by Libby Purves and Friends

A RISOTTO OF RESENTMENTS      In some plays, you reach the interval not exactly dissatisfied but wondering “where is this going next? How will it knit  up the ends.?  So many …

NEWS: Cate Blanchett will make her National Theatre debut opposite Stephen Dillane in new Martin Crimp play in January 2019 by Press Releases

Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane will perform in the world premiere of Martin Crimp’s play When We Have Sufficiently Tortured Each Other (Twelve Variations On Samuel Richardson’s Pamel…

For King and Country at Colab Factory Extends until 29 July by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo For King and Country at The Colab Factory has been extended until 29 July 2018 by popular demand. This post For King and Country at Colab Factory Extends until 29 July first …

Will Sharpe: the comedy star on a flower trip

The writer, director and cast member of Channel 4’s ‘Flowers’ talks about the ‘weird sorcery’ of making audiences laugh

REVIEW ROUND-UP: My Name is Lucy Barton at the Bridge Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Based on Elizabeth Strout’s short novel, My Name is Lucy Barton sees Laura Linney making her London debut in this production. Here Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.

A Trip to Kigali, Where the Past Is Still Present by American Theatre Editors

Why I followed the playwrights and director of 'Red Hills,' En Garde Arts' new play about the Rwandan genocide, in a pilgrimage to the country where it's set.

'I’ve always been known for a good Cher impression': Introducing the Barn’s new Little Voice… Sarah Louise Hughes

Newcomer Sarah Louise Hughes takes the title role of Little Voice in a brand-new production of Jim Cartwright's 1992 modern classic THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE. In this exclusive first i…

Cate Blanchett to make National Theatre debut in new Martin Crimp play by Georgia Snow

Cate Blanchett will return to the London stage next year to star in a new Martin Crimp play at the National Theatre.

Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane to star in Martin Crimp premiere at the National Theatre by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane perform in Martin Crimp World premiere at London’s National Theatre in January 2019. Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane will star in …

Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane to lead new National Theatre play by Robin Johnson

Stars of stage and screen Cate Blanchett and Stephen Dillane will perform at the National Theatre in January 2019 in a new play directed by Katie Mitchell. The post Cate Blanchett and Stephe…

On the Couch with Lala Barlow and Robbi Smith by Arts Review

Who is Lala Barlow and Robbi Smith? Two fairly outgoing young Australians called Lala and Robbie who share a bedroom, an ideology on life and a sense of humor. What would you do differently…

Tony Awards After the Show: Willard Scott, Andrew Garfield, and the After Party That Went on Til 4 AM by Roger Friedman

Just now recovering from Sunday night after the Tony Awards… Walking up Sixth avenue from Radio City to the Plaza Hotel and Categories: Featured Theater(Read more...)

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Lea DeLaria Live in Concert by Arts Review

Lea DeLaria has been singing Jazz longer than her role in Orange is the New Black, but lucky for us the show has brought her to our attention! As soon as the lights went down DeLaria came o…

Almeida’s Summer and Smoke Gets West End Transfer by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Following a sold out run at London’s Almeida Theatre, Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke is to transfer to the Duke Of York’s Theatre This post Almeida…

Sabine Weiss: the accidental tourist

Now 93, the Swiss-born photographer has built a career on acute observations of French life

‘An evening of thought-provoking theatre’: JULIE – National Theatre ★★★ by Jonathan Baz

Julie may well be far from a definitive interpretation of Strindberg's classic, but nonetheless makes for an evening of thought-provoking theatre.

Trying It On review at Birmingham Repertory Theatre – ‘energised with humour and humility’ by Dave Fargnoli

After a writing career spanning 50 years, celebrated playwright David Edgar makes his professional debut as a performer in a measured and

Auditions Begin For 'Hamilton' In Puerto Rico by Daniella Cheslow

Playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda has promised to play the lead in a January 2019 production.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest review at Crucible Theatre, Sheffield by Natasha Tripney

How do you solve a problem like McMurphy? Let’s face it the protagonist of Ken Kesey’s 1962 counter-cultural novel is not all

Little lives as seen through the lens of a camera by Arts Review

Young Sydney photographers aged between three and 11 years are invited to submit images for the City of Sydney’s annual Little Sydney Lives photography competition and exhibition. Budding …

Brief 6/13: DESPERATE MEASURES Opens Off-Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Desperate Measures opens off-Broadway tonight, and more

Mood Music "what you see is what you get"

Joe Penhall’s ‘Mood Music’ premieres at the beautiful Old Vic Theatre, which perfectly lends to the grandeur that these musicians would be used to. The stage is completely open, appear…

Adelaide Cabaret Festival – Modern Maori Quartet by Arts Review

As a musician, I am well aware of the challenges that face performers when trying to create atmosphere, connection with the audience and a pure sound. The Modern Maori Quartet (MMQ) did just…

NEWS: Mark Williams stars in new UK & Ireland tour of Doctor Dolittle musical by Press Releases

Mark Williams, star of The Fast Show, Father Brown, 101 Dalmatians, The Borrowers, Shakespeare in Love and seven of the Harry Potter films, will star as Doctor Dolittle at the first ten venu…

‘An enjoyable & distinct adaptation’: THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE – Donmar Warehouse by Maryam Philpott

A hundred years since the birth of novelist Muriel Spark, her 1961 tale The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie has been adapted for the Donmar Warehouse by Blackbird playwright David Harrower and dir…

Do I love you, my oh my!

Rarely have I been as excited as I was when asked to cover Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. Not that I had a vested interest in Tina Turner or her music (which very rapidly changed after leavi…

NEWS: Kinky Boots posts West End closing notices for 12 January as tour readies for September by Press Releases

Kinky Boots has posted West End closing notices for 12 January 2019 at the Adelphi Theatre. Its final London cast will be led by Simon-Anthony Rhoden as Lola and, having just taken over 4 Ju…

Kinky Boots struts out of the West End on 12 Jan. Will you see Lola & Charlie before they go? (Maybe this weekend at West End Live even?!)

After the announcement of Dreamgirls last week, we're doubly gutted to hear that its neighbour along the Strand, fellow Broadway transfer KINKY BOOTS, will also be finishing its West End run…

PHOTOS: What can you expect from Alkaline? Take a look at these previous pluck shows for a clue by Featured Content

Alkaline is the latest play premiere from plucky new writing theatre company, pluck. productions. Have you seen one of their previous shows, including, most recently, the three-time Offie-no…

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie review at Donmar Warehouse – ‘beautifully acted’ by Sam Marlowe

Most of us know her, with her crisp Morningside accent, her lemony aphorisms and her elegant eccentricity, from Maggie Smith’s Oscar-winning performance

Chatbot As Assistant Grant Writer by Joe Patti

When I first saw this piece on Arts Professional about data driven decision making, I thought maybe the author, Patrick Towell, was cribbing Drew McManus and Ceci Dadisman’s recent con…

Secret Life of Humans by Wendy Caster

Presented as either a lecture nestled in a drama or a drama nestled in a lecture, Secret Life of Humans focuses on whether evolution is an unbroken line of progress, with each living it…

The Boys in the Band *** by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward June  13, 2018:  When The Boys in the Band, Mart Crowley’s groundbreaking play focusing on the gay experience, opened Off-Broadway in 1968, critics praised it as a sym…

Actors and crew with children oppose ‘crippling’ early West End starts by Georgia Snow

Parents working in the West End have cautioned against shows moving to earlier start times, arguing that the move would be “crippling”

'People scoffed at it!' The unstoppable all-female Shakespeare uprising by Charlotte Higgins

Their Julius Caesar was met with applause – and derision. As Josie Rourke and Kate Pakenham prepare to leave the Donmar, they reflect on how they changed the theatre landscape“Quite a se…

Melbourne International Arts Festival to host the Australian premiere of Layla and Majnun by Arts Review

A classic Middle Eastern story of love created by renowned American choreographer Mark Morris and Silkroad Ensemble, Melbourne International Arts Festival will present the Australian premier…

Imperium star Richard McCabe: ‘I would much rather have been a composer’ by Mark Shenton

Whether in a supporting part or as a leading man, the Olivier and Tony award-winning actor always leaves his mark. As he

Competition: Win tickets to see Two For the Seesaw at Trafalgar Studios by The Stage

New York City. The late 1950’s. Two broken souls reach out to each other in an attempt to stick themselves back together

At Home in Gaza and London: one show on two stages – 2,000 miles apart by Oliver Holmes In Gaza

A pioneering theatre project exploring the trials of life in Gaza links performers on different continents by live-streamed videoArtists in London and Gaza are to launch a series of simultan…

“Ocean’s 8” Gender Swapping Steals Franchise Record With $41.5M Opening by Blouin Artinfo

The recent-most Ocean’s sequel only with one vital change in the plot — female leads — has been able to steal the franchise record with a massive opening earning $41.5 million. The War…

“Game of Thrones” Awaits a Prequel Series from George R.R. Martin and Jane Goldman by Blouin Artinfo

HBO gave out a pilot order to the makers of GOT series set in the lands of Westeros only thousands of years ago from when the hit show started. The prequel now lies in the head of George R.R…

Tony awards Picks The Band's Visit and Harry Potter in a Politically Charged Evening by Blouin Artinfo

“The Band’s Visit” took a lead in the Tony awards 2018 joined by “Harry Potter” for the best play last Sunday night in New York. Ten wins for “The Band’s Visit” gave the musi…

Mufaro Makubika: I didn’t need to rewrite my Windrush play, the scandals emphasised its tragedy by Mufaro Makubika

Almost six decades ago, tensions arose in the district surrounding St Ann’s Well Road in Nottingham between the black and white populations.

Jon Dryden Taylor: Is it easier to play the lead than a bit part? by Jon Dryden Taylor

A couple of years ago, I went on as a last-minute cover in a principal role at the National Theatre. Sitting in

Trump blasts Robert De Niro on his way home from Singapore: ‘Wake up Punchy!’ by Maya Salam / The New York Times

President Donald Trump wasted no time after tying a bow on his meeting with Kim Jong-un to finally punch back, so to speak, at the actor Robert De Niro, who spent the last couple of days pub…

‘The Italian Week 2018’ at Escorial Les Ecrans de, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

As every year, cinema’s Italian Week returns to Paris, in partnership with the Mayor of the 13th district of Paris. During this week one can find at the Escorial the finest films of the Ye…

Il Trovatore at Seattle Center, Washington by Blouin Artinfo

Tragedy and Passion intersect in Verdi’s hotblooded melodrama. Get set to experience the thrills and chills of this outstanding operatic melodrama at Seattle Opera's latest production of V…

Dave Matthews Band at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

After taking a year off in 2017, Dave Matthews Band returns with a new studio album, set to release this summer along with a North American tour. The band is currently busy with the finishin…

Anashim Shehem Lo Ani at Louxor Palais Du Cinéma, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Anashim Shehem Lo Ani, “People That Are Not Me,” in English is a film from Israel directed by Hadas Ben Aroya. The film traces the life of Joy, a young girl who is faced with the typical…

‘Bajirao Mastani: A Preview’ at Max Linder Panorama, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

Produced and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Bajirao Mastani is an Indian Hindi language film released in 2015. It is adapted from a novel titled Raau by Nagnath S. Inamdar, that was publ…

Entrevista con Nilo Cruz sobre ‘Exquisita Agonía’ – En Español by Maxamoo

Jose platica con el autor ganador del Premio Pulitzer, Nilo Cruz sobre su nueva obra Exquisita Agonía presentándose en Repertorio Español. Cruz habla sobre su amor por el castellan…

Interview with Playwright Nilo Cruz of ‘Exquisita Agonía’ by Maxamoo

Jose talks to Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz about his new play Exquisita Agonía currently running at Repertorio Español. Cruz talks about his love of words, magical realism, and craf…

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is Miami's Hottest Spot For Chicken & Waffles by Young Hollywood

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar is Miami's Hottest Spot For Chicken & WafflesWhen in Miami Beach and hungry for some southern cooking with a 5-star flair, there's no better place than Yardbird…

The Production Company announces full cast for The Boy From Oz by Matt Edwards

The Production Company announced today the full cast for their second production of 2018, The Boy From Oz. Joining the previously announced cast of Rohan Browne and Caroline O’Connor as Pe…

Everyone’s Fine with Virginia Woolf by Darryl Reilly

“What a dump” is the immortal opening line of Edward Albee’s dramatic masterpiece, "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?".  In the inane spoof "Everyone’s Fine with Virginia Woolf," it�…

VIDEO: First Look at 'Out There' From 5th Avenue Theatre's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME by Stage Tube

This summer The5th Avenue Theatreis staging an exciting new production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame starringJoshua Castilleas Quasimodo. A Deaf actor, Castille is celebrated for his perfor…

The strange appeal of Toto’s Africa — and why it’s cover-proof

Cropping up in South Park, Family Guy and Stranger Things, the song is popular with a generation too young to have known it first time round

IMPRESSIONS: Linked Dance Theatre’s “Beloved/Departed” at The West Park Presbyterian Church by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Linked Dance Theatre’s Beloved/Departed, "The gods meticulously divide the audience into smaller groups, quietly shepherding us through dark staircases and into rooms to w…

Choreographer Jessica Lang on “EN,” a world premiere for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater by The Dance Enthusiast

In Choreographer Jessica Lang on EN, a world premiere for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, "EN is both my 100th ballet and my first piece for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater…

Creating the Writing on the Wall, Literally - How 'This Is Modern Art' brings graffiti culture to the stage

How This Is Modern Art brings graffiti culture to the stage---Graffiti and theatre make uneasy bedfellows. Case in point: When Jessica Burr, the artistic director of experimental physical th…

How Well Do You Know Offstage Theatre Jobs? by Logan Culwell-Block

Do you know who calls a show's lighting cues, or who makes sure the choreography is performed correctly? Take our quiz to find out!

Lauren Molina, Conor Ryan, More Star in Desperate Measures Off-Broadway, Opening June 13 by Andrew Gans

The David Friedman-Peter Kellogg musical is playing an open-ended run at New World Stages.

Step Inside Broadway’s Longacre Theatre by Hannah Vine

Inside the Theatre, the series that documents Broadway’s historic playhouses, continues with the Longacre.

Illusionist Vitaly Beckman Brings An Evening of Wonders Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

The limited engagement begins at the Westside Theatre June 13.

Summer Tony Nominee Ariana DeBose Shares Her 10 Favorite Theatregoing Experiences by Andrew Gans

Joshua Henry, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and the late Jan Maxwell are among DeBose’s picks.

Harriet Harris, Will Swenson, Laura Michelle Kelly, More Star in Barrington’s The Royal Family, Opening June 13 by Andrew Gans

The William Finn-Rachel Sheinkin musical is making its world premiere at the Massachusetts venue.