Silvestre Dangond at Madison Square Garden, New York by Blouin Artinfo

As part of the Caliente Tour, Silvestre Dangond will be performing at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater. Born in 1980, Silvestre Francisco Dangond Corrales is a Colombian singer. He att…

RY X at Barbican Centre, London by Blouin Artinfo

It’s one of the most anticipated concerts of the season. This October, singer-songwriter Ry X will be in concert at London’s Barbican. Ry Cuming — better known by the stage name Ry X �…

Visual Arts Review: “Women Artists in Paris 1850-1900” — A Fabulous Surprise by Helen Epstein

Who knew that there were dozens of first-rate female American, Scandinavian, German, Swiss, French and Russian painters in Paris in the second half of the 19th century?

Westfield New Group ArtsBeat 7/4/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 7/4/18: "A Doll's House, Part 2" at Barrington Stage, "Macbeth" an "Love's Labors Lost" at Shakespeare & Company, "Jesus Christ Superstar" at CT Rep, and arts n…

The Closet: A Gay Deceiver for a New Century by Bob Verini

★★★ Matthew Broderick shines in Douglas Carter Beane’s uneven comic vision of a post-bigotry, Freak Flags Flying modern America The post The Closet: A Gay Deceiver for a New Century …

Vivian Reed Performs Her Story to a Lena Horne Set List by Sandi Durell

  By Martha Wade Steketee   We assembled to celebrate, with Broadway Baby and cabaret veteran Vivian Reed, what would have been Lena Horne’s 101st birthday. Some of us attended t…

Imperium, Gielgud Theatre review - eventful, very eventful, Roman epic by Aleks.sierz

The RSC’s adaptation of Robert Harris’s Cicero books reaches the West EndHistory repeats itself. This much we know. In the 1980s, under a Tory government obsessed with cuts, the big new …

Rose Theatre Kingston launches auditorium overhaul as part of redevelopment project by Giverny Masso

Rose Theatre Kingston has announced plans for a capital redevelopment totalling almost half a million pounds, which will include the reconfiguration of

Editor’s View: Ramin Gray case underlines challenge of balancing fairness and transparency by Alistair Smith

A fortnight ago, the results were announced of Actors Touring Company’s disciplinary process into accusations of misconduct against its artistic director Ramin

Nicholas Serota: Here’s how the Arts Council can help you understand your audience better by Nicholas Serota

Arts Council England chair Nicholas Serota outlines its new Impact and Insight Toolkit, released today, which aims to help arts organisations relate

On the Couch with Frazer Hines by Arts Review

Who is Frazer Hines? An English Actor whose first job was working with Charlie Chaplin. What would you do differently to what you do now? I’d like to be a Cricketer. Who inspires you a…

#HowVery: Having broken box office records at The Other Palace, a #WestEnd transfer is confirmed for @HeathersMusical starring @CarrieHFletcher

Missed the sell-out European premiere production of Heathers? Don’t fret, grab a slushie and head down to see the dark tale of murderous teenage angst at the Theatre Royal Haymarket when t…

The Lieutenant of Inishmore review at Noel Coward Theatre, London – ‘bloody and blunt’ by Natasha Tripney

Written in 2001 and set during the 1990s peace process, Martin McDonagh’s play is saturated in blood. It’s as red as, well, a

The Lieutenant of Inishmore review – Aidan Turner is terrific in shocking comedy by Michael Billington

Noël Coward theatre, LondonThe Poldark star gives an excellent performance in a first-rate revival of Martin McDonagh’s brutally funny playPoldark fans turning up to see Aidan Turner in M…

A Stage Revival, And 50 Years Of Survival, For 'The Boys In The Band' by Jeff Lunden

Ever since Mart Crowley's play about a gay male life premiered off-Broadway in 1968, much of the original cast and crew has died of AIDS. A new, star-studded production acknowledges that his…

Critic’s Notebook: Orlando Bloom and Aidan Turner Are Drenched in Blood in London by Ben Brantley

Crowd-drawing revivals of “Killer Joe” and “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” find two movie matinee idols transformed into mindless sociopaths.

She Believed She Could: Princesses, Producing, and PUFFS with Sally Cade Holmes by Amanda Prahl

Finding the art in forward motion. That's how producer Sally Cade Holmes describes her work, and it's an apt - and elegant - description of the nebulous, multifaceted world of theatre produc…

Review: Boys at Incoming Festival 2018 by Ed Nightingale

Electric energy: Ed Nightingale review The Pappy Show at the New Diorama. The post Review: Boys at Incoming Festival 2018 appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

A Stage Revival, And 50 Years Of Survival, For 'The Boys In The Band' by Jeff Lunden

Ever since Mart Crowley's play about a gay male life premiered off-Broadway in 1968, much of the original cast and crew has died of AIDS. A new, star-studded production acknowledges that his…

‘A Capitol Fourth’ on PBS Celebrates America’s 242nd Birthday by Marlene Hall

It’s too darn hot in the nation’s capital, and this just may be the hottest A Capitol Fourth of all time. Every year, PBS puts on an amazing show for the Fourth of July on the West L…

And Don’t Be The Person Using Their Passion Against Them by Joe Patti

It seems appropriate during this Independence Day week to recall the words of The Mission Paradox’s Adam Thurman which I wrote about back in 2009. In a post dealing with issues of over…

Faustus by Vanessa Cate

Faustus Reviewed by Dana Martin  Archway Theatre Company at Woodbury University Library  Through July 14th Archway Theatre Company bravely makes a deal with the devil by staging Faustus…

We Need This Musical To Stop Us From Killing Ourselves by Vanessa Cate

We Need This Musical To Stop Us From Killing Ourselves Reviewed by Lovell Estell III Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre Through July 14 RECOMMENDED Halfway into Glasgow Lyman and Jeff Rosic…

The Death and Life of Mary Jo Kopechne by Vanessa Cate

The Death and Life of Mary Jo Kopechne Reviewed by Iris Mann  Odyssey Theatre  Through August 12 On July 18, 1969, Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy attended a party on Chappaquiddick Island …

Theatre Royal Haymarket’s “Masterclass” Turns 20 by Blouin Artinfo

During daytime when most of the theaters are shut and empty, “Masterclass” opens up for new talent providing an apt platform to hone their skills. This unique charity was initiated in th…

Oh Say Can They Sing! Broadway Belts Out the National Anthem by BroadwayWorld

Oh, say can you see... all the Broadway stars who have sung this song Well now you can It's America's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of Broadway's best renditions …

Filmmakers Come Out in Support to Boycott Israel by Blouin Artinfo

In the wake of the simmering German Festival Controversy, a group of filmmakers have come in support of those who have chosen to be part of Israel’s cultural boycott. The likes of Ken Loac…

Laugh all the way with Dave Gorman at The Barbican, York by Blouin Artinfo

It’s British humor probably at its uncanny best. York’s Barbican will host an evening of fun and frolic with comedian Dave Gorman.  An English comedian, author, and television prese…

Steely Dan at Beacon Theatre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Steely Dan has announced that their band is all set to return to The Beacon Theatre for a nine-night residency of themed performances beginning on October 17, 2018. In the past, The Rock and…

Royal Festival Hall’s Southbank Centre hosts “Backbone” by Blouin Artinfo

Australia’s acrobatic company Gravity & Other Myths (GOM) is known for their sensational twists, turns, jumps and dives turning acrobatics into a respectable form of art. The company �…

Danil Trifonov at Isaac Stern Auditorium, New York by Blouin Artinfo

The Isaac Stern Auditorium of New York’s Carnegie Hall will host Russian pianist Danil Trifonov in concert next February. Trifonov has made a magnificent climb in the world of classical mu…

Protest is Patriotic: Words of Protest for the Fourth of July by Jonathan Mandell

The United States of America was founded in protest and resistance; most of the text of the Declaration of Independence is a protest against the actions of the British Crown. It is Americans…

Off-Broadway Review: “Carmen Jones” Pulsates at Classic Stage Company by Joseph Verlezza

This ninety-five-minute adaption of the rarely revived “Carmen Jones” is tightly constructed by Mr. Doyle, with a remarkable cast of ten extremely talented and tenacious actors who embod…

Till Brönner at Alte Oper, Frankfurt by Blouin Artinfo

Frankfurt’s Alte Oper is preparing to host an eclectic performance by Jazz musician Till Bronner.For a genre that has been around for so long many find it astonishing to see how Bronner al…

We’re having guests round at Theatre503 – come join us by Chris Grady

It is my last job of work for Mountview after six years with the school – helping the 12 producers on this year’s MA find their way to the end of the seven-week Catalyst Festival.

Bryan Cranston (‘Dangerous Book for Boys’): Amazon series provides ‘sense of hope’ needed in the country [Complete Interview Transcript] by Kevin Jacobsen

Bryan Cranston may be more known for his acting in shows like “Breaking Bad” and “Malcolm in the Middle,” but he has his producer’s hat on this year with Amazon…

Kamasi Washington to Play at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

The Hollywood Bowl is all set to host the versatile Kamasi Washington in an enthralling show. Born in 1981, Washington is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, producer and bandleader. He …

Theater Review: “The Skin of Our Teeth” — As Dark as the Daily News by Jim Kates

Thornton Wilder's Big Ideas do not get lost in the hurly-burly of this production.

Nudity, the Unconscious and the Creative Process – Part Two by Pauline Adamek

This is Part Two of a four-part series of reminiscences by Neal Weaver, entitled Nudity, the Unconscious and the Creative Process. You can read more about this author

Watch: The King And I opening night by Carly-Ann Clements

The West End has been eagerly awaiting the multi-award-winning production of The King And I. And last night, it finally arrived.  The post Watch: The King And I opening night appeared first…

Posh by Michael Billington

Royal Court, LondonLaura Wade's new play is highly topical: it is about the sense of entitlement to power of a privileged, wealthy, public school and Oxbridge elite. But while I'm glad to se…

Chester Mystery Plays review at Chester Cathedral – ‘a colourful people’s pageant’ by Catherine Jones

In medieval times the Chester Mystery Plays were performed by the city’s various Guilds, from water drawers to wheelwrights and glaziers to

Watch out for fireworks on July 4th: It's Beach Boys vs. Sara Evans in rival TV concerts by The Associated Press, Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press

Do you pledge your allegiance to Jimmy Buffett or Sara Evans? The White House is challenging PBS' traditional 'A Capitol Fourth' with its own July 4th concert airing on the Ha…

BOOK REVIEW – Unmasked: A Memoir by Andrew Lloyd Webber ★★★★ by Emma Clarendon

Overall, Unmasked has plenty to offer those who wish to learn more about Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary and varied career, told with flair and humour. An interesting and engaging read.

FEATURED SHOW: Sirens of the Silver Screen at the Tabard Theatre, ★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

Following a successful run last November at Highgate's Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Beth Burrows' one-woman cabaret Sirens of the Silver Screen has transferred to west London's Tabard Theatre,…

Write Stuff: CT Authors Trail Begins, Beatriz Williams' Release Party And Books With Immigrant Theme by Carole Goldberg

The Tenth Annual Connecticut Authors Trail, a series of free talks by local authors presented by a group of Eastern Connecticut libraries, will begin Tuesday, July 10, with a free talk at 6:…

The Elephant Man review at Bristol Old Vic – ‘strong central performance, underwhelming production’ by Heather Marks

The latest collaboration between Bristol Old Vic and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is a revival of Bernard Pomerance’s 1977 play about

The King and I, Palladium, London — blazingly beautiful

Bartlett Sher’s production, first seen on Broadway, is a winning blend of lavishness and nuance

Miss Littlewood, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon — a tale of two Stratfords

This Joan Littlewood bio-musical is informative, but doesn’t do justice to her groundbreaking work

Best shows for teens during Kids Week by Carly-Ann Clements

"I'm not a kid" is probably one of the phrases you hear most from your teenager. But when you throw free theatre tickets into the mix, they'll answer to kid, child, little one or even sport.…

James Graham calls for collective writing models to boost new voices by Matthew Hemley

Playwright James Graham has called on theatres and arts organisations to adopt collective writing models for new work, in a bid to

Home, I'm Darling review – cupcakes, cocktails and fetishising wifeliness by Natalie Haynes

Theatr Clwyd, MoldKatherine Parkinson is superb in Laura Wade’s play about a woman who lives like a 1950s housewife in the 21st centuryJudy and Johnny live in a 1950s dream home. She is dr…

Whitney — remarkable footage, electrifying talent

Kevin Macdonald’s Whitney Houston documentary has both too much and too little

Gainsborough theatre paintings to be displayed in new exhibition by Georgia Snow

Paintings exploring 18th-century artist Thomas Gainsborough’s relationship with the theatre are to go on display in a dedicated exhibition at the Holburne

Borders ***1/2 by Barry Gordin

By: Samuel L. Leiter  July 5, 2018:  A bit of background first: in 2002, British playwright Henry Naylor, formerly a writer and performer of topical comedy, took his career in a new direc…

A Very Musical History Lesson: America 101 by BroadwayWorld

Happy 242nd birthday, AmericaOn July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies officially declared independence from Great Britain, forming a brand new nation, which today celebrates over two centuries…

In pictures: Backstage with Kelli O’Hara at the King and I by The Stage

Photographer Tristram Kenton visits The King and I star Kelli O’Hara as she is fitted into her character Anna’s iconic ballgown before

Circa’s Peepshow review at Underbelly, London – ‘slickly performed’ by Anna Winter

Circa’s Peepshow provides an occasionally unusual viewing experience for its punters. It’s a circus show that gamely plays around with the voyeuristic

‘Very memorable indeed’: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Wilton’s Music Hall ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A wonderfully innovative take on the classic comedy, with incredible physicality employed to assist the storytelling – some terrific performances make this very memorable indeed.

Artists pay tribute to Frida Kahlo with birthday exhibit on Friday in North Sacramento

Iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists in the Latino community, and her work continues to inspire generations of young artists, including several in the …

Mary Shelley — biopic blighted by triteness

Elle Fanning fights to bring feistiness to a familiar story, with varying success

At One California High School, Gender Neutral & Color Conscious Casting in “1776” by Amy Tichenor Moorhead

Editor’s preface: Austin Tichenor of the Reduced Shakespeare Company wrote an extensive Facebook post after seeing a production of 1776, directed by his sister, the author of this essa…

Ideal home — zero-nutrition TV chef comedy

Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd star as a longtime couple whose relationship gets reheated

Swimming with Men — no room for dry wit

Rob Brydon stars in this sinking Britcom about a synchronised swimming troupe

Film Review: “Leave No Trace” — Hiding in Plain Sight by Peg Aloi

Director Debra Granik’s focus on young women whose lives have been steeped in nature and hardship, forced to lead their families forward despite scant resources, posits a refreshing femini…

Our guide to ‘Theater’ vs ‘Theatre’

On the special date of 4 July, here’s our quick guide to translating between the worlds of ‘theater’ and ‘theatre’. The post Our guide to ‘Theater’ vs ‘Theatre…

‘Cheesy but really uplifting too’: AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN – Touring ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

Yes, the show is cheesy and a little bit over the top at times, but it is also really uplifting. If you’re looking for a fun, feel-good, romantic musical to see this summer, then An Office…

Prime Day Deal Reveal: La Bohème

Can true love conquer all? Perhaps you'll finally find the answer to this burning question in the highly anticipated return of La Bohème for the upcoming ENO Season. And as part of this ye…

Review: For King And Country, Southwark Playhouse by Saskia Coomber

Upon my first visit to Southwark Playhouse, walking into the auditorium I am not disappointed- Jacqueline Gunn’s sprawling set design The post Review: For King And Country, Southwark P…

Smash-Up on Interstate Five: A 4th of July Disaster Movie by Trav S.D.

I saved this post about the cheesy made-for-tv movie Smash-Up on Interstate 5 for today because it is set on July 4. I watched the film when it premiered in December, 1976 as part of the ori…

Bringing The Cradle Will Rock Back To Life by Christopher

It’s out! The first complete recording of Marc Blitzstein’s 1937 Broadway opera, The Cradle Will Rock—with Blitzstein’s original orchestration. The 2-CD set recorded last summer a…

For King and Country review at Southwark Playhouse, London – ‘visceral power’ by Julia Rank

Amongst the forgotten stories of the First World War, those of the soldiers executed for desertion must be some of the most

The Lion Sleeps Tonight — written by a Zulu migrant worker, made famous by Disney

As the song hit the big-time, its composer’s daughters had to fight for their father’s writing credit

In pictures (July 5): Curve, 39 Steps, Giffords Circus, Open Air Theatre, Other Palace, Southwark Playhouse, Polka and Nick Hern Books 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 Giffords Circus, The

We must take steps to improve show contracts (your views, July 5) by The Stage

The report ‘Collapse of Millie tour prompts warning over ‘ropey’ contracts’ (News, June 28, p1) outlines a problem with contracts for artists

Hamlet: July 5 by Harry Venning

Diary: Curveball kills Charlie Brooks’ hope of a dream getaway by Tabard

And so to Leicester Curve, where last weekend a fundraising event was held to raise money for the venue as it marks

Diary: Contactless cards cull cash when it comes to coughing up by Tabard

Who doesn’t love a retirement do? Or, in this case, a non-retirement do. Tabard hears that a bash was held last month

‘Coaxes out the emotional truth’: THE PLAY ABOUT MY DAD – Jermyn Street Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

As much a memoir as a chronicle of the people of Mississippi, Boo Killebrew’s meta-narrative The Play About My Dad is a nod in the direction of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

‘A sublimely exquisite staging of a classic’: THE KING & I – West End ★★★★★ by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This production is a sublimely exquisite staging of a classic Rodgers and Hammerstein show. All hail Broadway Queen Kelli O’Hara for bringing her inimitable characterisation and vocal supr…

Review: Genesis Inc., Hampstead Theatre by Megan Webb

The writer of Genesis Inc. Jemma Kennedy stated in an interview with Will Mortimer that ‘As a playwright I’m seeking The post Review: Genesis Inc., Hampstead Theatre appeared first on A …

The Young Rebels: A Hippie TV Show About the American Revolution by Trav S.D.

An Independence Day post concerning a brief anomalous short-lived experiment on ABC. The Young Rebels (1969-70) was one of those shows that must have sounded like a brilliant idea-stroke at …

The End of Eddy: how Édouard Louis made the personal political by Pamela Carter

Pamela Carter recognised aspects of her own life in Louis’s book about growing up determined to escape his French village. Now she’s bringing his story to the stageWhen I was growing up …

Queens of the Coal Age review at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester – ‘entertaining and persuasive’ by Chris Bartlett

It feels like Maxine Peake is on home turf with her third play for the stage. Like Beryl and The Last Testament

Red, White, Blue and Broadway- The Full July Fourth Weekend Performance Schedule! by Bww Special

Happy Fourth of July Just because the rest of the country will be spending the weekend sipping drinks at the pool, pigging out at family barbecues, and enjoying a day off at home, doesn't me…

BWW's On This Day - July 4, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Hamilton: The American Revolution by JK

Nothing else currently on Broadway both honors our country's history and speaks to the ugly state of the Union today than Hamilton. Resist and revolt. It's how we were born, and it's how we …

‘Ingenious & imaginative’: KNOCK KNOCK & LUCID– RADA Festival by Ian Foster

The 2018 RADA Festival kicks off in fine style with the extraordinary physical work of New Public’s Lucid and the enchanting charm of Hot Coals’ Knock Knock.

Our pick of the Biennale, Venice’s boundary-pushing performance festival by Briony Cartmell

Breaking down barriers between actors and performers is the key theme of this year’s multi-arts event, writes Briony Cartmell At the 46th

Happy hour: @ChristineAllado, @raminkarimloo, @frafee, @Matthew_croke & @laurenjamesray head to the studio to record The Clockmaker’s Daughter

An all-star cast of leading West End performers will create a studio recording of Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn’s British musical faerytale The Clockmaker’s Daughter which premiered in…

Miss Littlewood, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon, review: A new musical reminds us of the pioneering Joan Littlewood (but lacks tunes) by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Is it ironic that this anti-establishment maverick should have her work celebrated at the other Stratford by the RSC? A bit – but you're soon swept up

Leeuwarden-Friesland: The Dutch culture capital nurturing grassroots arts by Nick Awde

While cities of culture are often associated with grand international theatre productions, Leeuwarden-Friesland 2018’s programme is championing local artists and attracting audiences

Miss Littlewood review – the seven ages of a theatrical revolutionary by Michael Billington

The Swan, Stratford-upon-AvonClare Burt passes on the trademark cap to six other actors who all share the role of the pioneering director in Sam Kenyon’s engaging musical tributeAs a nomad…

BWW's Guide to 4th of July TV Celebrations - Chita Rivera, Brandon Victor Dixon, Renee Fleming, & More! by TV News Desk

With the celebration of America's birthday just around the corner, BWW brings you a guide to this year's Fourth of July television specials, featuring performances by Broadway Icon Chita Riv…

As You Like It, Shakespeare in the Squares review - an exuberant celebration of the Summer of Love by Rachel Halliburton

Infectious fun delivered by a cast bursting with boisterous talentGender-bending, confused identities, and hedonistic anarchy go together as naturally in summer Shakespeare as strawberries a…

Dear West End Producer: ‘Why do people tell actors about their amdram-star nephew?’ by @westendproducer

Why, when you reveal your career, do people insist on telling you about their nephew/friend/neighbour who is a local amdram star/who has

Careers Clinic: How do I get emergency funding for Edinburgh Festival Fringe? by Catherine Gerbrands

A year ago, I made a vision board and declared 2018 my year to do a full Edinburgh Fringe show as a

‘Traditional with a bit of a twist’: THE TEMPEST – St Paul’s Church by Liz Dyer

I’d recommend The Tempest to anyone looking for a traditional Shakespearean production with a bit of a twist. While it may not bring us any radical new interpretations of the text, it does…

It’s ‘Theatre Christmas’ in July with 158 shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic,carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Star theatre critics Karen Fricker and Carly Maga share what they’re looking forward to, including Morro and Jasp’s latest, The Merkin Sisters and The Preposterous Predicament of Polly P…

Orla O’Loughlin to leave Traverse for senior role at Guildhall School of Music and Drama by Georgia Snow

Orla O’Loughlin will step down as artistic director of the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh to become vice principal and director of drama

Welsh National Opera to recruit female conductor in residence by Georgia Snow

Welsh National Opera has started the search for a female conductor to take up a residency at the company in order to

London’s Olympia exhibition centre to add 1,500-seat theatre in £700m ‘creative hub’ plans by Giverny Masso

A new 1,500 seat theatre is planned for the Olympia exhibition centre in west London as part of a £700 million redevelopment.

'I don't think anything is impossible to put on stage': Sally Cookson on the enormous challenge of adapting A Monster Calls by Andrzej Lukowski, Andrzej Lukowski

Patrick Ness's bestselling novel is about a grieving boy and a giant, demonic tree. How on earth do you bring it to life in the theatre?

Review: Jellyfish, Bush Theatre by Felix Clutson

Ben Weatherill’s Jellyfish explores the journey of Kelly (Sarah Gordy), who has Down’s Syndrome, as she navigates the rollercoaster of The post Review: Jellyfish, Bush Theatre appeared f…

‘An ambitious & thoroughly enjoyable theatrical experience’: IMPERIUM – West End by Shanine Salmon

The life of an extraordinary man living through an extraordinary age is too large for one play, and here the latter two novels of Robert Harris’ Cicero trilogy are adapted into two separat…

John Mulaney and Broadway Musicals Combine for July 4 Fun in Viral Twitter Game by John Bonazzo

Oh, hello perfect Twitter thread.

Miss Littlewood review at Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon – ‘irreverent and moving’ by Natasha Tripney

Sam Kenyon’s musical tribute to the great Joan Littlewood, radical theatremaker and passionate believer that art should be for everyone, is more

“Camille A. Brown & Dancers - Dallas Debut!” at AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas by Blouin Artinfo

The show “Camille A. Brown & Dancers - Dallas Debut!” will be on stage at AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas. The show is part of the Titas presents 2018/2019 Season.“Recogniz…

“L'Ange de Nisida in Concert” at Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

“L'Ange de Nisida in Concert” will be on stage at Royal Opera House, London.The Royal Opera in association with Opera Rara gives the world premiere of Donizetti’s opera, which was rewo…

Enter Stage Write founder Natalie Edward-Yesufu: ‘Why do people talk about inclusion and take no action?’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? I started in New York, Off-Broadway producing events celebrating new writing and introducing new international talent

‘The actors deserve something meatier to sink their teeth into’: SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL CURTAIN – Touring by Not Exactly Billington

If I have been overly harsh, I apologise, and I’m sure many audience members found aspects to enjoy in The Final Curtain, however, if ‘cosy crime’ is your thing, I think you’d be bet…

“Dialogues des Carmelites” at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Dialogues des Carmelites” will be on stage at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York.Yannick Nezet-Seguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of fa…

“Only the Sound Remains” at Lincoln Centre, New York by Blouin Artinfo

“Only the Sound Remains” will be on stage at Lincoln Centre, New York.Kaija Saariaho is the composer and Peter Sellars is the director. The show will have its US premiere.The team includ…

Home, I’m Darling review at Theatr Clwyd – ‘Laura Wade’s superb new play’ by Rosemary Waugh

Laura Wade’s most famous play to date is Posh. In it she peeled back layers of inherited wealth and privilege to reveal

New Artistic Director of Playwriting Australia Announced by Arts Review

Playwriting Australia has announced the appointment of Lachlan Philpott as the company’s new Artistic Director and CEO. Lachlan comes to Playwriting Australia after a long and celebrated c…

Review: The Search for a Black-browed Albatross at Incoming Festival 2018 by Ed Nightingale

Minimalist, imaginative and wonderful: Ed Nightingale reviews The Backpack Ensemble at at the New Diorama. The post Review: The Search for a Black-browed Albatross at Incoming Festival 2018 …

“Antony & Cleopatra” at the Olivier Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

William Shakespeare’s “Antony & Cleopatra” will be on stage at Olivier Theatre, London.  “Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play the famous fated couple. Simon Godwin (“Twe…

“Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers)” at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York by Blouin Artinfo

Georges Bizet’s “Les Pecheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers)” will be on stage at The Metropolitan Opera House, New York.“Penny Woolcock’s breathtaking production, a highlight of th…

Review: Genesis Inc at Hampstead Theatre by Frey Kwa Hawking

'A clean nightmare of screens and plush sofas': Frey Kwa Hawking reviews Jemma Kennedy's IVF play. The post Review: Genesis Inc at Hampstead Theatre appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Competition: Win tickets to the BFI’s Harold Pinter season by The Stage

Pinter On Screen: Power, Sex and Politics July and August at BFI Southbank “Truth in drama is forever elusive. You never quite

Director Sally Cookson: ‘Sitting among the audience is painful and absolutely terrifying’ by Mark Shenton

After making her name as a director adapting much-loved, classic stories, Sally Cookson is now bringing a contemporary novel to the stage.

Joan MacLeod’s “Gracie” at Globe Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

Joan MacLeod’s “Gracie” will be on stage at Globe Theatre, London. The coming-of-age play revolves around Gracie and the issues she faced while growing up.Born into a polygamous commun…

Preview Performances for Joel Grey-Directed Yiddish FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Begin Today by Bww News Desk

The highly anticipated American premiere of the Yiddish language Fiddler on the Roof, presented by the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene NYTF begins preview PERFORMANCE Off Broadway at the…

Mark Shenton: Civility is critical when it comes to debating the industry’s problems by Mark Shenton

The current culture wars of civility, or the lack of it, stretches to the White House. Donald Trump’s election victory, and the

Paul Clayton: Why the Brits just can’t get enough of theatre alfresco by Paul Clayton

It no longer looks like an aberration: summer is truly here. The sun brings out the best in us, and sends vitamin

“Carmen La Cubana” at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Carmen La Cubana” will be on stage at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London.“Carmen La Cubana” is a sizzling new musical featuring Georges Bizet’s classic score flavored with authentic…

6 Shows Not to Miss at the This Year’s New York Musical Festival by Ruthie Fierberg

The month-long fest of original musicals from rising talent returns for its 15th year.

Finding Current Comedy in an Old Tragedy - David Carl uses Shakespeare to skewer politicos in 'Trump Lear'

David Carl uses Shakespeare to skewer politicos in Trump Lear---Late-night talk-show hosts write fresh bits every day to satirize the state of the union. But solo performer and playwright Da…

9 Hamilton Quotes That Celebrate the Ideals of America by Hannah Vine

The show about our founding fathers reawakened the United States to its own beginnings.

How Well Do You Know Your Broadway History? by Logan Culwell-Block

When were the first Tony Awards? What’s the oldest operating theatre on the Main Stem? Prove your know-how with this quiz!

PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, With Chita Rivera and Renée Fleming, Broadcast July 4 by Andrew Gans

Jimmy Buffett and the cast of Escape to Margaritaville will also perform on the annual broadcast.