Emma Matthews: The Space Between by Arts Review

A diva sings her final note and is plunged into an abyss of memory and madness. Can she find the thread of meaning to her existence that will lead her back out of the maelstrom? Australia…

The Naturalists by Darryl Reilly

Ms. McCarrick’s appealing premise of redemptive romance is in fact subsidiary to the IRA angle as in the program she states that this event is the inspiration for her play. The two threads…

Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by Brian Scott Lipton

Here are a few of the collective reactions audience members can expect to feel while watching Jen Silverman’s provocative, intentionally messy “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties,” n…

‘World of Dance’ recap: Divisional Final by Admin

The time had come for 12 of the world’s best acts to battle it out on the World of Dance stage to see who would get once step closer to the 1 million dollar prize. Everything was on the li…

Review: ‘Collective Rage’ is ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Times 5 by Jesse Green

Jen Silverman’s play takes a spirited look at the emergence of women’s solidarity with the help of Sephora, Shakespeare and a well-aimed hand mirror.

Pussy Riot: ‘Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties’ by Matthew Wexler

In Jen Silverman’s unpredictable comedy, five women collide at the intersection of rage, love, and the “thea-tah.”

HORROR by Arts Review

Following its recent acclaimed season at the Sydney Opera House, the genre-defying and artistically-groundbreaking physical theatre work, HORROR continues to plunge audiences into a surreal …

Collective Rage: A Play In 5 Betties (Some More Memorable Than Others) by Elysa Gardner

★★★ Four winning performances and a stunning one add up to an absorbing production of Jen Silverman's entertaining but frustrating play. The post Collective Rage: A Play In 5 Betties (…

Philly Fringe 2018: Half Key Theatre Company presents Arden Kass’s ‘Behold Her’ (second review) by Alaina Johns

This Fringe show sets out to explore images and expectations of Jewish beauty, but ends up taking in a lot more. Alaina Johns reviews.

Collective Rage: All Betties, All the Time by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ Jen Silverman’s characters are smart, sharp-tongued, and far from stereotypical. Try to keep up. The post Collective Rage: All Betties, All the Time appeared first on New York St…

The Naturalists: A Romantic Triangle Shoots Up in the Irish Countryside by Michael Sommers

★★ A play about new love and old crimes amid Ireland's rural greenery strains credulity and patience. The post The Naturalists: A Romantic Triangle Shoots Up in the Irish Countryside app…

Funding Boost for First Peoples in Victoria’s Creative Industries by Arts Review

The Victorian Government will boost employment opportunities for First Peoples in the creative industries and raise the profile and availability of local Aboriginal arts and creative product…

“Caesar Maximus” Strolls & Struggles in Golden Gate Park, at We Players, S.F. by Jordan Freed

Millennial Notes Shakespeare, Medina, & Roy Invoke a New Female Caesar by Jordan Freed Among the striking Roman columns of the Music Concourse, Julius Caesar feels right at home. Ornate …

Today on Broadway: Thursday, September 13, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Incredible Cast Joins Glenda Jackson in “King Lear,” “The Lehman Trilogy” Comes to New York, and Matt Chats MCU with the Broadwaysted Boys! “Today on Br…

Call Answered: Asa Somers: "Dear Evan Hansen" by Adam Rothenberg

From The Rocky Horror Show to Dance of the Vampires to Taboo, to Once Around The Sun, I have been a fan of Asa Somers for more than 15 years. I have done the “Time Warp” with Asa as he d…

Off Broadway Review: ‘Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties’ by Gordon Cox

What’s the collective noun for a group of Betties? Based on Jen Silverman’s play, “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties,” perhaps “a rage of Betties” would suit. When these five…

VIDEO: Watch Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Annaleigh Ashford in "The Pitch" from A SIMPLE FAVOR by Stage Tube

Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Director Paul Feig try to pitch A Simple Favorto movie execs Thomas Lennon and Annaleigh Ashford and things get complicated. A Simple Favor, in theaters Sept…

Photo Flash: First Look at Matt Doyle and Katie Rose Clarke in THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globe's 2018-2019 Season kicks off with the world premiere of The Heart of Rock amp Roll, inspired by the music ofHuey Lewisand the News, featuring a book by Jonathan Abrams and stor…

Photo Flash: First Look at M. BUTTERFLY, Produced by Jhett Tolentino by Oliver Oliveros

Presented by acclaimed Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino and Frontrow Entertainment, M. BUTTERFLY 1988, the Tony Award-winning play written by David Henry Hwang is all set to open tonight, S…

Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by Jk Clarke

        by JK Clarke   Note: If you are the sort of person who is offended by candid discussions of female genitalia and sex in general, and by the rampant use of th…

On Collective Rage and Its Detachment by Sara Holdren

Over the course of its self-consciously frolicsome 90 minutes, Jen Silverman’s Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties grew on me. Then, after I left the theater, it shrunk on me again. I …

Philly Fringe 2018: Kylie Westerbeck’s ‘Peg!’ by Mark Cofta

Kylie Westerbeck's 'Peg!' introduces a relentlessly optimistic Minnesotan who captures our hearts. Mark Cofta reviews.

Diana's funeral: re-enacted in Salford with Jill Dando and a mariachi band by Dave Simpson

It provoked tabloid fury. But this bizarre spectacle, complete with car wreck, posed tough questions about death, royals and the social order. Our writer joined the procession‘Princess Dia…

MEAN GIRLS Announces Additional Partners For Mean Girls Day! by BroadwayWorld

Mean Girls, the award-winning hit new Broadway musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film, has announced more pi…

Dear Evan Hansen’s Michael Lee Brown Will Make New York City Solo Concert Debut by Adam Hetrick

Broadway's Evan Hansen alternate will perform songs from his new EP at Feinstein's/54 Below September 30.

Concert Review: Elton John Bids Fond ‘Farewell’ in Philadelphia by Shirley Halperin

Everything has turned to Elton John lately. There are those Snickers rap battle commercials, his appearance on Nile Rodgers’ new Chic album, and the daily news of an autobiographical f…

Philly Fringe 2018: Lisa Grunberger’s ‘Almost Pregnant’ by Mark Cofta

The quest for a child drives Lisa Grunberger's moving new play ‘Almost Pregnant.’ Mark Cofta reviews.

The Woods, Royal Court review - Lesley Sharp triumphs again by Aleks.sierz

Overwhelmingly powerful new play about motherhood and psychological collapse Blackout. Dark, the colour of childhood fear. Black, the colour of despair. Black. No light visible; no colours t…

Editor’s View: First West End job share shows progress doesn’t happen without pressure by Alistair Smith

For a sector that generally self-identifies as liberal and progressive, the current global state of affairs can make for depressing reading for

Paines Plough’s James Grieve: To fix the mid-scale touring crisis, we need to get radical by James Grieve

Paines Plough artistic director James Grieve rejoices in the recent success of small-scale touring, but, he says, we also need to get

Theatre Review: ‘August: Osage County’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Kristin Franco

“There are few people in the world whom I love, and even fewer of whom I think well.” These sentiments, expressed by Austen heroine Elizabeth Bennett, accurately describe the com…

Steppenwolf to stage 'Ms. Blakk for President,' all about the U.S.'s first Black drag queen presidential candidate by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Steppenwolf announced that it produce “Ms. Blakk for President,” written by ensemble members Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney, as the sixth show of its upcoming season…

Review: The Bard as Bedtime Story in ‘Table Top Shakespeare’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

Yes, household objects stand in for famous characters. But in the hands of master storytellers, these condensed versions can cast a spell.

Emmy winners RuPaul Charles, Elisabeth Moss, Sarah Paulson added to presenters roster for Monday’s ceremony by Chris Beachum

Emmy winners RuPaul Charles, Elisabeth Moss, Sarah Paulson have been added to the presenters roster for Monday’s ceremony on NBC. Executive producer Lorne Michaels (“Saturday Nig…

Emmy episode analysis: Brandon Victor Dixon (‘Jesus Christ Superstar’) brings huge theatre presence to small screen by David Buchanan

After NBC aired its live production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” in April, one name skyrocketed onto the Emmy radar: Brandon Victor Dixon. He’s best known for his stage work, inclu…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Jenn Colella of Come From Away by Broadway.com

Jenn Colella stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Come From Away and more with Paul Wontorek. 

Collective Rage A Play in Five Betties Review by New York Theater

The full title of “Collective Rage,” Jen Silverman’s playful, bawdy, and episodic genderqueer/feminist/lesbian comedy about five women named Betty, is 47 words long. Only once does it …

Broadway Update by Barry Gordin

By: David Sheward September 12, 2018:  The weirdest press release of the year just came into my mailbox. At first I thought it was a joke. Tony winners Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin will b…

Five Burning Questions with Gettin' The Band Back Together Star Mitchell Jarvis

Mitchell Jarvis discusses his time with Gettin' the Band Back Together, advice for future actors who will one day play Mitch, and the piece of Rock of Ages memorabilia he saved.

Julia Jarcho Named 2018 Recipient of the Mark O’Donnell Prize by Olivia Clement

The playwright and director is the second winner for the award from The Actors Fund and Playwrights Horizons.

Photo Flash: Reba Catches a Magic Carpet to Visit ALADDIN by BroadwayWorld

Last night the Queen of Country Music, Reba McEntire, took in a performance of Disney'sAladdinon Broadway. After the show, Reba join the cast backstage. Check out the photos below

Hoaxocaust!

Hoaxocaust! Off Off Broadway, Theater at the 14th Street Y Reviewed by Eleanor J. Bader BOTTOM LINE: A passionate, provocative, and timely look at the Nazi Holocaust and its implications f…

Philly Fringe 2018: Wilma Theater presents James Ijames’s ‘Kill Move Paradise’ by Cameron Kelsall

The power of ‘Kill Move Paradise,’ James Ijames’s bracing new play at the Wilma Theater, lies in its sad ambiguity. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

First Look at Bess Wohl’s Make Believe at Hartford Stage by Hannah Vine

The production is scheduled to run September 6–30.

Fun Home and Jagged Little Pill's Lauren Patten Joins Days of Rage Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

She'll appear alongside Mike Faist, Tavi Gevinson, J. Alphonse Nicholso, and more in the new Steven Levenson drama at 2ST.

Iran detains pair over A Midsummer Night's Dream production by Associated Press

Director and theatre manager held after trailer showed male and female actors dancingIranian authorities have detained two artists over a theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.Sh…

Fenella Fielding was magical, subversive and sexy – so meeting her was an absolute treat by Suzanne Moore

The Carry On star was more than the queen of double entendre. She was very clever and camp as Christmas, with all the steel that that involves‘And who are you, my darling?” Fenella Field…

Emmy episode analysis: Elisabeth Moss (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’) goes into false labor and receives false hope in ‘The Last Ceremony’ by Benutty

Elisabeth Moss is poised to defend her Emmy crown this year as Best Drama Actress for her work as June “Offred” Osborne on Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” T…

VIDEO: On This Day, September 12- MAMMA MIA! Says Goodbye to Broadway by Stage Tube

On this day, we celebrate the Broadway production of the international smash. Mamma Mia, which ended its run on this day 5,773 performances.

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/12/18 by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group ArtsBeat 9/12/18. "The Drowsy Chaperone" heads to Goodspeed. Barrington Stage's summer hit "The Cake" heads to NYC and arts news for WMass and No.CT.

After casting E. Faye Butler as 'Mama Rose,' Porchlight announces complete lineup for 'Gypsy' by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theatre announced the remaining cast for its season opener, “Gypsy.” As Tribune critic Chris Jones writes, the company already announced the casting of E. …

Nicolette Robinson’s Road to Broadway by Iris Chan

Nicolette Robinson stars in Waitress on Broadway now through October 28! It’s the irresistible new musical featuring original songs by Sara Bareilles, a book by acclaimed screenwriter Je…

Susan Stroman Will Direct Ahrens & Flaherty's MARIE, A NEW MUSICAL at 5th Avenue Theatre by BroadwayWorld

Producers Anita Waxman, Rodney Rigby and Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre announce today the new musical formerly known as Little Dancer will make its West Coast Premiere as MARIE, A NEW MUSICAL.

My First Broadway Review… of the Audience. by Riley Thomas

I arrived about 20 minutes to curtain, eagerly anticipating a vibrant evening of grown up make-believe. What I didn’t expect was that I was about to enjoy the performance of a lifetime…

Fit for Broadway Apparel Now On Sale in Playbill Store by Cleo Aukland

Score your own #ffb swag with the "Back to School" collaboration.

De'Adre Aziza & More Complete Casting for Eve's Song Off-Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Complete casting has been announced for Eve's Song. Tony nominee De'Adre Aziza will join the cast, as well as Karl Green, Ashley D. Kelley , Vernice Miller, Kadijah Raquel, Rachel Wa…

Ahrens & Flaherty's Little Dancer Changes Title to Marie, A New Musical for West Coast Premiere by Lindsey Sullivan

Little Dancer, an original musical by Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Anastasia, Once On This Island, Ragtime) has a new title: Marie, A New Musical. As previously announced, …

Odds & Ends: London's The Lehman Trilogy to Play New York & More by Caitlin Moynihan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. National Theatre’s The Lehman Trilogy to Play in New York After premiering at London's National Theatre in July…

Tracing Hamilton’s Direct Influence From the Golden Age of Musical Theatre in Show Time! by Ruthie Fierberg

Ben West shares the musical theatre history gems unearthed while he created his new documentary musical.

Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s New Musical Marie Will Bow in Seattle by Adam Hetrick

Previously titled Little Dancer, the collaboration with director-choreographer Susan Stroman tells the story of the 14-year-old who inspired Degas.

Review: ‘Macbeth’ at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre by Sophia Howes

In  January 1666, famed diarist Samuel Pepys saw a performance of the William Davenant Macbeth and called it a “strange perfection.” The production that just opened at the Folger Th…

Feature: Bringing the Brontë Sisters to the Stage by Josephine Balfour-Oatts

The legacy of the Brontë family is arguably one of rebellion. Spearheaded by the eldest, Charlotte, the three sisters are rooted firmly in British history. With their literary works crystal…

That New ‘Mean Girls’ Teacher Has Homework to Do by Sopan Deb

Following Jennifer Simard in the rapid run-up to her first performance as a cast replacement in the hit musical.

72 Plays and Musicals to See This Fall and Beyond by Steven McElroy

Any season that tells the stories of Cher, Sarah Bernhardt, Rupert Murdoch and Gloria Steinem won’t be quiet.

Here They Come! The Cast of Off-Broadway's Good Grief Meets the Press by Caitlin Moynihan

The cast of the upcoming New York premiere production of Ngozi Anayanwu's Good Grief prepared for the off-Broadway arrival by meeting the press at the Vineyard Theatre on Septe…

Marissa Jaret Winokur to Star as Glinda—Opposite Kermit the Frog—in The Wonderful Winter of Oz Panto by Ruthie Fierberg

The Hairspray Tony winner leads the Los Angeles holiday production this December.

Bradley Cooper talks ‘A Star is Born,’ swaps college stories and snaps a selfie at Georgetown talk by Sarah Polus

The Oscar-nominated actor and '97 alumnus of the university spoke to students about his directorial debut and the importance of never giving up.

'The Book of Merman' — as in Ethel Merman — to return to Chicago by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Flying Elephant Productions announced the return of musical comedy “The Book of Merman,” featuring a book by Leo Schwartz and DC Cathro, music and lyrics by Leo Schwartz. C…

De’Adre Aziza to Lead Cast of Eve's Song at Public Theater by Olivia Clement

The world premiere by Patricia Ione Lloyd will begin performances Off-Broadway this fall.

Original ‘Halloween’ to Return to Theaters by Dave McNary

John Carpenter’s original “Halloween” is returning to theaters beginning on Sept. 27 on more than 1,000 screens — three weeks before the reboot arrives. The announcem…

Theatre Review: ‘Chess’ by Tidewater Players by Johanna Alonso

“Chess” is a musical notorious for its many varied adaptations and revivals, including a recent West End revival; the Tidewater Players’ production, directed by Mark Briner, was the Ma…

Two critics debate a rare rehashing of a revised ‘Macbeth,’ singing witches and all by Peter Marks

Folger Theatre revisits a Restoration-era version of the tragedy.

National Disaster Script Bank Will Benefit High Schools Nationwide by Andrew Gans

Samuel French is collaborating with the Educational Theatre Association on the new project.

Dobama Theatre cast digs deep into characters in 'Sunset Baby' -- review by Andrea Simakis

'Sunset Baby' at Dobama Theatre finds the humanity in the hustlers.

Photo Flash: Get to Know the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's GOOD GRIEF by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre presents New York premiere ofNgozi Anyanwu's GOOD GRIEF, directed byAwoye Timpo. BroadwayWorld is bringing you a first look at the cast below

'The Shipment': Young Jean Lee's play about racism has only gotten stronger and more uncomfortable by Kerry Reid

Years before she put herself in the world of “Straight White Men” (the play that gave her the distinction of being the first Asian-American playwright to get a Broadway production), Youn…

Get a First Look at Janet McTeer and the Cast of Bernhardt/Hamlet by Eric King

Bernhardt/Hamlet, the new play about legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt's 1899 performance in the even more legendary Shakespeare role, began previews August 31 at the American Airli…

Stages St. Louis announces 2019 season

Offerings include "Grease," "Man of La Mancha."

My father’s table saw by Fountaintheatre

by Stephen Sachs This is the story of a table saw. A steel-framed Sears Craftsman table saw manufactured when things were built to last. My father bought the saw more than fifty years ago, …

Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play Finds Its Cast Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Margo Seibert, Jennifer Bareilles, Jeffrey Bean, and Greg Keller will star in the world premiere at Playwrights Horizons.

Circus and dinner in the Loop: New Teatro ZinZanni show is coming to a forgotten room in Cambria Hotel by Chris Jones

Revitalizing a cavernous, historic space in the Loop that has been hidden from full view for decades, the West Coast entertainment company Teatro ZinZanni is to set up long-term shop on the …

A Star-studded Cast and Marilyn Maye Perform on Monday, September 17 at the American Songbook Association Gala

The American Songbook Association presents its first annual gala The Joint Is Jumpin’! – Celebrating America’s Black Songwriters and Singers with a starry cast and a special performanc…

See Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery Perform at Café Carlyle by Hannah Vine

Lynch and Flannery kicked off the season while making their Carlyle debut with Two Lost Souls.

REVIEW: Midnight, Union Theatre ✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Midnight presented by Debunk Theatre at the Union Theatre, London. This post REVIEW: Midnight, Union Theatre ✭✭ first appeared on British Theatre. Hu…

The Predator — cheesy remake

Shane Black’s reworked tale of alien horror drifts into B-movie territory

Crazy Rich Asians — Jane Austen done as razzmatazz romcom

This tale of an off-the-scale wedding is a riotous feast of comic characters

What Equity Is Doing to Prevent Harassment, and How You Can Help by American Theatre Editors

It's time to answer some common questions about the union's role and responsibility in the age of #MeToo.

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Transport Group's RENASCENCE by Jennifer Broski

Transport Group'sworld premiere musical, Renascence, begins performances Friday, October 5 at 730pm, at the Abrons Arts Center,466 Grand Street. Meet the cast below

Photo Flash: Exclusive Look at DCPA's OKLAHOMA! by BroadwayWorld

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts DCPA presents Oklahoma The 75th Anniversary Denver production will be directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in his DCPA directorial debut. Get…

Hannah Elless & More the Cast of The Other Josh Cohen Off-Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

Complete casting has been announced for The Other Josh Cohen. Bright Star alum Hannah Elless and Drama Desk nominee Kate Wetherhead will join the cast, as well as Elizabeth Nestler…

Engaging in books about Shakespeare, puppetry, Brecht & more by Susan Elkin

When the Arden Performance Edition of Othello arrived recently from Bloomsbury (Methuen Drama) the friend who was staying with me was incredulous. “Surely they don’t think you need a cop…

Michael Inside — prison drama powered by understatement

An Irish youth’s life slides into drug possession, jail and thuggery in Frank Berry’s grim but electrifying film

Prom Committee: Creating the New Broadway Musical The Prom by Elysa Gardner

Back when celebrated director Casey Nicholaw was working on the 2010 Broadway musical Elf, he approached members of his creative team with something one of them, composer Matthew Sklar, desc…

King of Thieves — over the hill

Ageing luvvies struggle to lift this laboured retelling of the Hatton Garden heist

First Look: Bernhardt/Hamlet by Iris Chan

Mark Twain wrote: “There are five kinds of actresses: bad actresses, fair actresses, good actresses, great actresses. And then there is Sarah Bernhardt.” In 1899, the international stage…

Boho announces cast for '110 in the Shade' by Kt Hawbaker

On Wednesday, Boho Theatre announced casting for the classical musical romance “110 in the Shade,” its final show of its 2018 season. In a drought-stricken ranching community during the …

The Second Violinist, Barbican, London — darkly enigmatic drama

Donnacha Dennehy’s score underpins a hard-edged tale about a dysfunctional musician

Enjoy a Little “Afterglow” this Week at The Art House – September 11-15

It’s that time of the year again – time for the Afterglow Festival and this year it’s chock full of great performers. Hosted by Starsky + Cox, Afterglow, which runs from September 11-…

Lea Michele and Darren Criss Add West Coast Dates to Concert Tour by Ruthie Fierberg

The duo have added eight concert dates for October and November.

Review: Folger’s alt-Macbeth, a “strange perfection” by John Geoffrion

I’ve seen Macbeth performed in the round, outdoors, in the nude, multiple film and TV versions, various homages and parodies across multiple media, I saw a spirited production last month b…

Kate Wetherhead, Hannah Elless, & More Complete Cast of THE OTHER JOSH COHEN by BroadwayWorld

The complete cast of the critically-acclaimed musical comedy THE OTHER JOSH COHEN, opening Off-Broadway this fall at the Westside Theatre 407 West 43rd Street has just been announced. Joinin…

VIDEO: Sara Bareilles and Al Roker Discuss Roker's Broadway Debut by Stage Tube

Al Roker is going to weather the storm that is Broadway when he takes over the role of Old Joe in Waitress. Roker joined Sara Bareilles on the Today Show to discuss his upcoming debut and ev…

Tickets On Sale October 1 for TOOTSIE on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

Tickets for the new comedy musical, TOOTSIE,will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10am EST

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Get A First Look At OKLAHOMA at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts' production of Oklahoma The 75th Anniversary Denver production is directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman in h…

Ann Hampton Callaway to Release New Album and Launch Tour by BroadwayWorld

Award-winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway announces a new album Jazz Goes to the Movies, set for release on October 19

Check Out Denver Center's All-African American Production of Oklahoma! by Logan Culwell-Block

The staging of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical runs through October 14.

Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery: Two Lost Souls by Sandi Durell

    Review by Brian Scott Lipton   Put two women who have made TV audiences laugh out loud for years on a stage together and you can expect hilarity. Add in the fact that both…

Arts Over Borders: presenting festivals that transcend Ireland’s geographical divide by Jane Coyle

Celebrating Samuel Beckett and Brian Friel, Arts Over Borders presents site-specific events in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Jane

‘Enjoyably multi-layered’: NESTS – Touring ★★★ by Thom Dibdin

After a Fringe full of blockbuster productions, the Traverse’s autumn season kicks of with Nests, a two-hander that looks at social inequality and considers what we can learn from crows.

Lucky — a fond farewell

Harry Dean Stanton gives a final, mesmerising performance as a frail loner in a hick town

Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Will Share Showbiz Tales at Backstage Pass to Broadway Signing Event by Andrew Gans

The updated edition of Schulman's memoir includes her experiences with Lauren Bacall, Glenn Close, Zero Mostel, and more.

John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater to Sing Music of Eli Bolin & Allison Posner by Adam Hetrick

The September 25 concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below will also feature Nick Blaemire, Alysha Deslorieux, and more.

John Mulaney, Richard Kind, Ethan Slater Join Eli Bolin & Allison Posner Concert by Adam Hetrick

The September 25 show at Feinstein’s/54 Below will also feature Nick Blaemire, Alysha Deslorieux, and more.

More star names announced for Guys and Dolls at Royal Albert Hall by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Lara Pulver, Stephen Mangan, Sharon D Clarke and Paul Nicholas are to join the cast of the new concert production of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall. This post More st…

Kate Wetherhead, Hannah Elless, More Join Off-Broadway Return of The Other Josh Cohen by Ryan McPhee

The Hunter Foster-helmed production begins October 26.

Newly found documents shed new light on Shakespeare’s youth by Matthew Hemley

Newly discovered documents about Shakespeare’s father have thrown light on the playwright’s early life and how his political views were formed. In

September 2018 Onstage by American Theatre Editors

From a wedding on a Greek island to a silent retreat in the woods, from family musicals to fantastical thrillers, check out what is onstage this month.

Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga to Play First-Ever U.K. Concert Tour by Adam Hetrick

The Miss Saigon and Once On This Island star will play the London Palladium in February as part of her first solo U.K. concert tour.

#WestEndWishList: 9 to 5 The Musical

As many London theatre enthusiasts know, some Broadway shows never make it across the pond no matter how successful they may be. Disney’s The Little Mermaid, for example, failed to make a …

Everything you need to know about 9 to 5 The Musical

Following the announcement of a West End run at the Savoy Theatre in January 2019, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical is causing a stir in the West End. After a successful tour in 2012, the…

The Rider — human heartache in a lyrical landscape

Brady Jandreau captivates in this portrait of a rodeo star coming to terms with a life-changing injury

Go Inside Rehearsals With Sophie Okonedo and Ralph Fiennes for Antony & Cleopatra at the National by Hannah Vine

Directed by Simon Godwin, the new production of Shakespeare’s classic will begin London performances September 18 in the Olivier Theatre.

The Prime of Ms. Joy Carlin by American Theatre Editors

The veteran Bay Area actor/director may fret about keeping her mind clear, but only so she can keep working at full steam.

Uptown Underground suddenly closes, citing issues with landlord by Kt Hawbaker

Uptown Underground abruptly shut its doors yesterday — or, rather, the building’s landlord shut the doors on the club, its management and its performers. “Yesterday, I was served with …

Wajib — mischievous and poignant

All human life is present in this sardonic tale of a Palestinian family strained by wedding preparations

National Theatre’s The Lehman Trilogy to transfer to New York by Georgia Snow

The National Theatre has announced that The Lehman Trilogy will transfer to New York next year. The production charts two centuries of

Photo Flash: Janet McTeer Brings a Legend to Life in BERNHARDT/HAMLET by BroadwayWorld

Get a first look below at Roundabout Theatre Company's world premiere of Theresa Rebeck's BERNHARDTHAMLET, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel, starring Janet McTeer

Sharr White’s The True, Starring Edie Falco, Extends Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The New Group production will now continue through October 28 at The Pershing Square Signature Center.

First Look at Janet McTeer in Theresa Rebeck's Bernhardt/Hamlet on Broadway by Hannah Vine

The new play opens officially at the American Airlines Theatre September 25.

TV Front Row to return with live studio audience by Georgia Snow

The television version of Front Row will return for another series this month, introducing a live studio audience for the first time.

Review: Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate), new romantic comedy at GALA by Alan Katz

Walking into Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate) I knew, as you may, that there was a best-selling Spanish language movie of its time, and an equally popular novel/cookbook …

Industry Interview: Trafalgar Releasing Gives Us the Scoop on Expanding in the US with AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, RED, THE KING AND I & More by Robert Diamond

We chatted recently withTrafalgar Releasing's CEO Marc Allenby, and recently hired senior VP, programming and acquisitionsKymerbli Frueh to get the scoop on everything the company is up to, …

Darren Criss, Matthew Morrison, Ethan Slater, and More Will Lead TodayTix's Dramatists Guild Foundation Benefit Concert by BroadwayWorld

TodayTix will celebrate its five-year anniversary with a concert to benefit Dramatists Guild Foundation DGF New Voices program, on September 24th at 730pm at National Sawdust in Williamsburg…

Lost woodland theatre hidden for more than 60 years to be revived by Giverny Masso

Plans have been revealed to resurrect a lost woodland theatre that hosted Shakespeare plays in the 1920s in a Hertfordshire town. The

GUEST BLOG: So, What Does a General Manager Do Anyway?: Part One by Peter Bogyo

As a general manager of Broadway and Off Broadway shows for over 15 years, I have continually been dismayed by my close friends’ inability to remember what I do (“he’s a stage manager�…

‘A breathtakingly clever fusion of food & theatre’: GASTRONOMIC – Norwich by Johnny Fox

Still in development by the enterprising curious directive company – Gastronomic, at Theatre Royal Norwich’s black box Stage Two is already on its way to a firm handshake from Paul Holly…

Oberon K.A. Adjepong and Lisa Ramirez Join Good Grief by Olivia Clement

The actors join Ngozi Anyanwu in the Off-Broadway premiere of her play at The Vineyard.

Ruth Wilson, Jayne Houdyshell & More Join Glenda Jackson for King Lear; Sam Gold to Direct by Lindsey Sullivan

Talented stage and screen stars have been tapped to join Tony, Oscar and Emmy winner Glenda Jackson in the previously announced production of William Shakespeare’s King Lear. Ruth Wils…

Natalie Charle Ellis and Danny Gardner to Join Neurosis Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The new musical comedy continues its run at the DR2 Theatre.

Losing Venice review – Jo Clifford's odyssey gets a punkish revamp by Miriam Gillinson

Orange Tree, RichmondThis tale of a 17th century duke trying to make Spain great again begins strongly but falters when things get weirdThere’s a whiff of Brexit about Losing Venice, which…

Sara Bareilles Shares Her Thoughts on Al Roker Joining Waitress on Broadway by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-nominated composer-lyricist stopped by The Today Show to discuss the anchor’s upcoming debut in her show.

Take a Look at Rep Stage's Production of Sweeney Todd by Hannah Vine

The production is scheduled to run through September 23 in the Studio Theatre of the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center.

The Play That Goes Wrong has extended its West End booking period

In celebration of its fourth birthday in London’s West End, The Play That Goes Wrong has announced a West End extension.

Ruth Wilson, Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Marvel Join Glenda Jackson in ‘King Lear’ on Broadway by Brent Lang

Ruth Wilson, Pedro Pascal, and Elizabeth Marvel are joining the cast of an upcoming Broadway production of “King Lear.” The show is highly anticipated because Oscar and recent To…

Obituary: Carry On star Liz Fraser by Michael Quinn

Liz Fraser will be best remembered as the dizzy blonde who appeared in various guises in the early Carry On films in

National Theatre’s The Lehman Trilogy Will Play New York by Ryan McPhee

The three-part play will play the Park Avenue Armory in spring 2019.

A Non-Binary Awakening in Philadelphia by [email protected] (jdstokely)

By Pax Ressler. Pax Ressler looks at both the successes and challenges for non-binary theatre artists in Philadelphia.

In pictures (September 13): Lin-Manuel Miranda visits Bring It On, Prince Charles at the Old Vic and more 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 Caterpillar at

Ruth Wilson, Elizabeth Marvel, and Jayne Houdyshell Join Glenda Jackson’s King Lear by Jackson McHenry

Back in June, Scott Rudin announced that Glenda Jackson would return to Broadway this spring in new production of King Lear, playing Lear, whom she played in a previous staging in London. No…

Review: Dancing at Lughnasa at Everyman by Jayne Blanchard

Dancing at Lughnasa casts a spell before the actors utter a word. Irish music peppily plays as you enter the theater and drink in Yu-Hsuan Chen’s painterly set–with sinuously twi…

Jayne Houdyshell, Ruth Wilson, John Douglas Thompson, and More Join Glenda Jackson in KING LEAR by BroadwayWorld

Further casting has been announced for the upcoming Broadway production of King Lear, starring Glenda Jackson

How Inside Out Dorset’s open-access events showcase performance in stunning West Country locations by Nick Awde

Inside Out Dorset attracts dynamic European companies to perform across the county, as its co-artistic director tells Nick Awde Whether on the

DIY Playbills: 10 Memorable PLAYBILLders From the 2017–2018 School Year by Sarah Jane Arnegger

Don’t you wish your school musical could have a real Playbill? Oh, wait—it can!

Broadway Cares Offers 5 Tips for School Students Making Audience Appeals by Andrew Gans

Students are creating change and inspiring activism with Broadway Cares’ Education Outreach program.

‘Buckhurst has a sure-fire hit on his hands’: SWEET CHARITY – Nottingham by Not Exactly Billington

In Bill Buckhurst’s production of Sweet Charity we benefit from the delicate balance between the seediness of the New York backstreets with the technicolor of Charity’s blithe daydreams.

GRACE NOTES: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 by Susan Grace

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Broadway: ‘The Affair’s Ruth Wilson, ‘Game Of Thrones’ Pedro Pascal On Board For Glenda Jackson’s ‘King Lear’ by Greg Evans

The Affair‘s Ruth Wilson, Game of Thrones‘ Pedro Pascal and Tony Award-winner Jayne Houdyshell will join Glenda Jackson in Broadway’s upcoming King Lear – starring, …

Janelle Monáe, Roundhouse, London — a formidable live act

The US singer captivated with a brilliantly executed and elaborate show

How SPACE on Ryder Farm Became a Creative Home Away From Home for Clare Barron, Branden-Jacobs Jenkins, and Many More by Olivia Clement

The nonprofit in upstate New York that is redefining playwriting residencies.

Better Off Dead review – Ayckbourn's washed-up writer satire backfires by Catherine Love

Stephen Joseph theatre, ScarboroughAlan Ayckbourn’s 82nd play, about an over-the-hill crime novelist, struggles to come up with anything new to say about creativity, fame or failureAn agei…

Elizabeth Marvel, Jayne Houdyshell, and Ruth Wilson Join Glenda Jackson in King Lear on Broadway by Mark Peikert

Sam Gold will direct the revival, with an original score by Phillip Glass.

Ruth Wilson, Elizabeth Marvel, Jayne Houdyshell join cast of Broadway’s ‘King Lear’ by Caitlin Huston

Ruth Wilson, Elizabeth Marvel, Jayne Houdyshell and more will star alongside Glenda Jackson, who will play the titular role in “King Lear” on Broadway. The principal cast will al…

A look at the origins of The Woman in Black: Still Scary After 30 Years

The brilliant, yet terrifying, ghost story based on Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black celebrates an astounding 30 years on the West End stage. It is currently one of the longest-running play…

German theater company’s Ibsen play canceled in China by Associated Press

A German theater company is ending a tour of China early after a theater canceled two showings of Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People.”

Bookfilter’s September Pick of the Month by Michael Giltz

Every month, BookFilter selects the best new theater book, exclusively for Broadway Direct readers. Playing to the Gods By Peter Rader $26, Simon & Schuster This dual biography tells the…

Diary: Shenton’s Sir-liness shows Mark of a true Pinter pedant by Tabard

Our associate editor Mark Shenton is a prolific campaigner. If he’s not doing his bit to stamp out unruly behaviour at the

Hamlet: September 13 by Harry Venning

Ensemble theatre might produce great results, but it isn’t for everybody (your views, September 13) by The Stage

Having read James Brining’s column with reference to the Dundee Rep company, as an actress who lives locally, I’d like to make

‘An enthralling & entertaining piece of musical theatre’: MIDNIGHT – Union Theatre by Ian Foster

Based on Elchin’s play Citizens of Hell, Laurence Mark Wythe (music and lyrics) and Timothy Knapman’s (book and lyrics) musical adaptation Midnight is so very good at translating the eer…

WATCH: #HamiltonHumpDay - @IbeyiOfficial releases "Rise Up Wise Up Eyes Up" as part of #HamilDrop

We've found your new favourite #Hamildrop track! The ladies of Ibeyi have released "Rise Up Wise Up Eyes Up" inspired by HAMILTON, and those beats just make us want to get up and dance...

Larry Gelbart by Ken Levine

Lost in all the horrors of 9-11 is that I lost another dear friend who died on that date.  Larry Gelbart in 2009.   Were it not for 9-11 I might have saluted him every year on…

BWW's On This Day - September 12, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on September 12 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Warner Bros. distances itself from 'A Star Is Born' producer Jon Peters by Associated Press

Warner Bros., which produced and will release "A Star Is Born" next month, said it was contractually bound to credit Jon Peters.        

NEWS: Stephen Mangan & Lara Pulver will join the cast of Guys & Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall by Press Releases

Lara Pulver, Stephen Mangan, Sharon D. Clarke and Paul Nicholas will join the cast of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall, running for three performances from 19-20 October 2018.

The cast of Guys & Dolls at @RoyalAlbertHall just got starrier with @larapulver @StephenMangan #SharonDClarke & #PaulNicholas joining the line

The gang of four join the previously announced Adrian Lester, Jason Manford, Meow Meow, Clive Rowe & Joe Stilgoe in the much-anticipated semi-staged concert of the classic musical, directed …

Thrills and Spills As Two West End Shows Celebrate Tonight by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The West End production of The Play That Goes Wrong and Thriller Live celebrate milestone performances tonight. This post Thrills and Spills As Two West End Shows Celebrate T…

Review: The Art of Cuddling and Other Things at Alphabetti Theatre by Tracey Sinclair

A group hug? Tracey Sinclair reviews a devised work by new North East company Circ Motif. The post Review: The Art of Cuddling and Other Things at Alphabetti Theatre appeared first on Exeunt…

An Adventure review – epic journey through Mau Mau-era Kenya by Arifa Akbar

Vinay Patel’s ambitious, highly personal new play, a young couple leave behind from India in search of a better life‘Pick me and I will make us … the greatest adventure you could ever …

SCRAPS - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Jose Solís

The Brooklyn of Geraldine Inoa's Scraps is one filled with ghosts.

Review: Unwoman Part III at Samuel Beckett Theatre by Chris McCormack

Nerve-shredding: Chris McCormack reviews a solo performance by Olwen Fouéré, as part of the Dublin Fringe. The post Review: Unwoman Part III at Samuel Beckett Theatre appeared first on Exe…

Eugenius! announces extended booking period due to popular demand

Theatregoers hoping for a comic book kind of love now have more time to catch Eugenius!, which announces a two-week extension due to overwhelming ticket demand. The sassy musical features a …

A Conversation with Nicole Betancourt, Zahydé Pietri, and Jerry Soto by Admin

  Two women and lifelong friends are stranded together in a faraway land. That deceptively simple premise is the impetus for Argentinian playwright Arístides Vargas’ poetic, funny, and p…

‘A powerful playwriting debut’: THAT GIRL – Old Red Lion Theatre by Liz Dyer

Written by and starring Hatty Jones, That Girl is the story of a young woman who still hasn’t quite figured out who she is or where her life is going.

Review: In 'Native Gardens,' bad fences make for a fun, formulaic comedy about bickering neighbors by Charles McNulty

Jason Alexander directs "Native Garden," Karen Zacarías' comedy about neighbors disputing property lines, horticulture and difference.

At the Stage Door: Passion by JK

I'm pretty sure I've shared with you that I was not particularly fond of Passion the first time I saw it. But as a life-long fan of Sondheim, I knew I could never fairly judge a piece o…

WhatsOnStage launches new awards to recognise theatre’s ‘unsung heroes’ by Georgia Snow

Theatre website WhatsOnStage has launched new awards to celebrate the offstage work of venues and staff to improve the theatregoing experience. The

Theatre Royal Drury Lane offers auditorium seats to a ‘good home’ by Matthew Hemley

Seats from Theatre Royal Drury Lane are being offered free to “a good home” when the venue undergoes a refurbishment next year.

‘How to’ kit launched to help activists lobby for arts education in schools by Giverny Masso

A toolkit to help activists lobby for the arts in their local schools has been created by campaigning organisations. The Cultural Learning

Lara Pulver and Stephen Mangan join Guys and Dolls cast by Georgia Snow

Lara Pulver and Stephen Mangan have joined the cast of Guys and Dolls at the Royal Albert Hall. Sharon D Clarke and

Salad Days review at Richmond Theatre, London – ‘lively revival of an old-fashioned musical’ by Paul Vale

The world has changed a great deal since Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynolds wrote Salad Days just as the era it was

Facetime Interview: Gloria Reuben: "The Men I Love" at Feinstein's/54 Below by Adam Rothenberg

In my shakiest interview to date (probably because of my excitement), I interview Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee Gloria Reuben live from Feinstein's/54 Below, who’s best known for her run on …

On the Couch with Danny Delahunty by Arts Review

Who is Danny Delahunty? I am the Festival Producer at Melbourne Fringe. Hi! I am also a director, working mostly in theatre and live art, although my creative practice has been paused while …

National Theatre of Parramatta announces 2019 Season by Arts Review

Riverside’s National Theatre of Parramatta (NTofP) has announced its Season 2019, comprising three Australian premieres and a newly commissioned work. In its fourth year of bringing powerf…

The Stage/Razzamataz Scholarship winners 2018 by Paul Vale

As part of The Stage Scholarships scheme, Razzamataz Theatre Schools has offered a total of 24 awards for 2018. Winners from all

‘An engaging story that humanises addicts’: THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF SMACK & CRACK – Soho Theatre by Laura Kressly

Combined with a good balance between the personal and political and their intersections, The Political History of Smack and Crack is an engaging story that humanises addicts and reinforces t…

A sensitive revival of 'Dancing at Lughnasa' from Everyman Theatre by Tim Smith

Early in “Dancing at Lughnasa,” the finely textured memory play by Brian Friel receiving an effective revival at Everyman Theatre, the narrator sets the scene — a rural Irish home shar…

REVIEW: Once, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova’s Tony Award-winning musical Once which is making its regional debut at the New Wolsey Theatre. This post REVIEW…

The movies to see this fall: 'Creed 2,' 'A Star is Born,' 'First Man' and more

A look at some of the top movies to hit theaters this fall.

Review: The Humans, Hampstead Theatre by Sebastian Calver

A dysfunctional family sits down at the Thanksgiving table and treasures the precious time that they have left together. But their geographic locations, ages and past mistakes are threatenin…

Adam Hills: Best Foot Forward by Arts Review

One of Australia’s biggest comic personalities, much-loved host of Spicks and Specks and the hit UK TV show The Last Leg, Adam Hills’ charming and witty memoir is a lesson in …

Sir Peter Hall: a day of thanksgiving and celebration for a colossus of culture by Matt Wolf

A year after his death, the great director was honoured by the stars at Westminster Abbey and the National TheatreSir Peter Hall had no ordinary life, as might be expected from the director …

REVIEW ROUND-UP: Holy Sh!t! at Kiln Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Opening the newly refurbished theatre Kiln Theatre, Alexis Zegerman’s comedy Holy Sh!t! examines what lengths people go to give their children the best future possible. Here, Love London L…

“Drowsy Chaperone” Sings And Dances At Goodspeed by Christopher Arnott

‘The Drowsy Chaperone” is a musical about musicals, for people who really love musicals. It’s a great fit for the musical theater specialists at Goodspeed Opera House, which is staging…

'Elder Millennial' Iliza At Foxwoods by Christopher Arnott

Iliza, the 2008 “Last Comic Standing” winner who has hosted a TV dating show, a game show and a talk show, brings her “Elder Millennial Tour” (she’s 35) to Foxwoods Resort Casino�…

'The Play That Goes Wrong' Hits The Bushnell by Christopher Arnott

‘The Play That Goes Wrong” has been going wrong for so long that somebody must be doing something right. It’s currently the longest-running non-musical play currently on Broadway, wher…

A Scaled-Down 'Man of La Mancha' At Westport Playhouse by Christopher Arnott

‘Man of La Mancha” is the latest classical musical to be scaled down for a smaller orchestra, a smaller cast and a more intimate presentation by adventurous director Mark Lamos at the We…

An Adventure review at Bush Theatre, London – ‘tender, lyrical study of migration and upheaval’ by Dave Fargnoli

Charting the shared journey of a newly married couple from 1950s India to present-day Britain, An Adventure is a sprawling, impressionistic study

Losing Venice review at Orange Tree Theatre, London – ‘strangely stale revival’ by Rosemary Waugh

A country in turmoil thanks to a power-mad leader refusing to admit the empire no longer exists: when the Orange Tree Theatre

Brief 9/12: Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin Will Return to Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning BroadwayWorld Today's top stories Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin will return to Broadway this season, and more

Southern Way McClelland Commission 2018 Announced by Arts Review

Artists John Meade and Emily Karanikolopoulos have been awarded the $250,000 Southern Way McClelland Commission 2018 for their elegant sculpture, Love Flower, to be installed in September …

Calling all sci-fi fans: Suanne Braun & Stephen Frost star in Fanatical premiere. Full cast announced!

"Don't tell me to get a life -
 I have one now, and it's called sci-fi!" If you love Eugenius, we reckon you won't want to miss London's next brand-new sci-fi geek-out musical, FANATICAL.…

‘Themes about deception , choice & fate’ are just as relevant today’: BLOOD WEDDING – Omnibus Theatre ★★★★ by Michael Davis

In this latest production of Blood Wedding which is adapted and directed by George Richmond-Scott, the play has been updated to present day Britain, but retains the crucial and distinctive S…

Eco whale empowers kids to make a difference! by Arts Review

With only five days until voting closes in the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project initiative on Monday 17 September, voting for Born in a Taxi’s The Whale’s Tale will delive…

Detroit’s celebration of music history prepares for new era

The Motown Museum is expanding, with a mission to inspire

Glennis Grace blows roof of Dolby Theatre with ‘This Woman’s Work’ cover during ‘America’s Got Talent’ Semifinals [WATCH] by Marcus James Dixon

Glennis Grace returned to “America’s Got Talent” during this week’s Semifinals 2 episode and took on “This Woman’s Work” by Kate Bush. As a mother, …

Competition: Win tickets to see Liza Pulman Sings Streisand at the Other Palace by The Stage

Fascinating Aida’s Liza Pulman, acclaimed singer and comedian, celebrates the legend of Barbra Streisand with her fabulous band, in this hugely successful

Theatre Royal Stratford East’s Nadia Fall: ‘Change is uncomfortable but you have to reinvent and not stagnate’ by Matt Trueman

As Theatre Royal Stratford East marks the start of a new era with The Village, a revamp of Lope de Vega’s classic

Sydney Opera House announces 45th anniversary program by Arts Review

The Sydney Opera House has revealed an inspiring program of activities beginning on Saturday 13 October 2018 to mark its 45th anniversary and the centenary of architect Jørn Utzon’s birth…

There’s a lot in a name, actually by Fergus Morgan

Fergus Morgan writes on the Kiln's controversial rebrand, and the message the backlash against it sends. The post There’s a lot in a name, actually appeared first on Exeunt Magazine.

Mark Shenton: When fans matter more than favourable reviews by Mark Shenton

“Do you hear the people sing?” goes the call to arms in Les Miserables, a musical that is now the longest-running in

Netflix Acquires Worldwide Rights to Genevieve Nnaji’s “Lionheart” by Blouin Artinfo

Online movie streaming platform, Netflix, has announced the acquisition of the worldwide rights for Nigerian actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s movie, “Lionheart.”Netflix made a statement sayi…

Madison Beer's First Kiss Story In Her Game of Firsts by Young Hollywood

Madison Beer's First Kiss Story In Her Game of FirstsWe are hanging in the Young Hollywood Studio with the incredibly talented Madison Beer, who we challenge to a Game of Firsts! Find out he…

13 Tips to Nail Your College Audition by Ruthie Fierberg

Six educators and coaches offer their best college audition advice.

Financial Saga ‘The Lehman Trilogy’ Is Headed to New York by Peter Libbey

Stefano Massini’s play about the Lehman brothers earned acclaim in London and will make its North American debut at the Park Avenue Armory in March.

Asking Audiences How They Perceive Our Motives by Joe Patti

I went to the Arts Midwest conference last week and I am still sorting out all the notes and brochures, etc that I picked up. There were a couple general bits of observations I wanted to sha…

OMG, I can’t believe I’m predicting ‘A Star Is Born’ will win the Best Picture Oscar! by Tom O'Neil

I’m shocked — and not a little bit embarrassed — to admit that I’m (currently at least) predicting “A Star Is Born” will win Best Picture at the Oscars. Oh, yeah,…

Jen Silverman’s Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties Opens at MCC by Olivia Clement

The new play, directed by Mike Donahue, opens at the Lucille Lortel Theatre September 12.

Finding the Latin Beat With ¡HAVANA! on Norwegian Cruise Line by Playbill Staff

Director-choreographer Warren Carlyle and casting director Kai Alan Carrier talk about creating a brand-new musical highlighting the diversity of Cuba.

Final Follies, a Trio of One-Act Plays by A.R. Gurney, Begins Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

The Primary Stages production begins performances September 12 at the Cherry Lane Theatre.

What the Constitution Means to Me Begins September 12 Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Following an acclaimed premiere last summer, Heidi Schreck's play is remounted as the first show in NYTW's new season.

How Do You Dramatize the Downfall of an Autocrat? - In 'The Emperor,' Haile Selassie's servants tell his story, and they're all played by Kathryn Hunt

In The Emperor, Haile Selassie's servants tell his story, and they're all played by Kathryn Hunter---The audience never sees His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie in The Emperor, Colin Teevan'…