Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's whirlwind romance by Usa Today, Susan Haas, Usa Today

The whirlwind romance of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson apparently is over. They met on the set of 'Saturday Night Live' and got engaged this summer.     …

Photo Feature: ‘The Jonathan Larson Project’ at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Abby Warhola

The Jonathan Larson project, conceived and directed by Feinstein’s/54 Below Creative and Programming Director Jennifer Ashley Tepper, paid tribute to 20th century composer Jonathan La…

U.K. Sets 'Tartuffe' In Birmingham's Pakistani Muslim Community by Vicki Barker

In a new take on Moliere's Tartuffe, the original production's "dangerous priest" villain is now portrayed as a manipulative Imam who preys on a Muslim family.

Suddenly, Last Summer by Arts Review

The New Orleans Garden District in the steamy south of the United States, 1936. Well-off widow Ms Violet Venable is greying, and not as strong as she used to be. She and adult son Sebastian …

Aynur, with special guest Kinan Azmeh (September 30, 2018) by Jean Ballard Terepka

Each song – some traditional folk ballads and some national calls to history and identity – became, in Aynur’s hands, an individual work of art, intricately structured and elegantly pa…

The Crossing: Of Arms and the Man by Jean Ballard Terepka

Nally’s extensive program notes provided insights on the program, whose title comes from the opening line of Virgil’s "Aeneid," “Arma virumque cano” … “I sing of arms and the man…

Sakina’s Restaurant: Aasif Mandvi Returns to His Roots by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ Aasif Mandvi plays six characters in this 20th-anniversary revival of his Obie-winning one-man show The post Sakina’s Restaurant: Aasif Mandvi Returns to His Roots appeared first…

Review: LA Opera Off Grand presents 'Soldier Songs' at the Ford Theatre by Rick Schultz

Sometimes art and life can be too close for comfort. But comfort wasn't the point of composer David T. Little's "Soldier Songs." “Soldier Songs,” a monodrama for baritone and chamber orc…

A Warm Welcome to GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Peter Filichia

Actually, I was so involved in the story that I resented when intermission arrived. That’s how arresting GIRL FROM THE...Continue Reading The post A Warm Welcome to GIRL FROM THE NORTH COU…

Today on Broadway: Monday, October 15, 2018 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Stars Announced for Broadway’s “Ink,” BC/EFA Changes Gypsy of the Year Name, and the Smash Mouth Musical Might be Most Brilliant Thing EVER! “Today on Broadwa…

Final casting announced for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Arts Review

Charlie Bucket has been found and he has a Golden Ticket! Producers John Frost, Craig Donnell, Warner Bros Theatre Ventures, Langley Park Productions and Neal Street Productions have announc…

RAGING SKILLET • New Jewish Theatre by Andrea

Thorny mother and daughter relationships have been at the center of comedies and dramas for forever. But Jewish mothers? Oof, right? NJT opens its 22nd season with a comedy that’s salty an…

BWW Review: Aasif Mandvi Offers New Yorkers Seconds of His Obie-Winning SAKINA'S RESTAURANT by Michael Dale

Savvy New Yorkers will immediately have a clear picture of the work environment when Azgi, the narrating character of playwrightactor Aasif Mandvi's solo piece SAKINA'S RESTAURANT, says he's…

The Inheritance, Noël Coward Theatre review - tangled knot of gay fairy-tale and reality by David Nice

A virtuoso ensemble justifies this youthful baggy monster's West End transferIts roots are in truth: 15-year-old Matthew Lopez saw the film, then read the book, of Howards End and 11 ye…

Lady Gaga Lands Her Fifth Number One Album With A Star Is Born Soundtrack by Halle Kiefer

While you might not be happy in this modern world, here’s a little something to tide you over in the meantime: A Star Is Born debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album charts, giving L…

Review: ‘Spider’s Web’ at the Laurel Mill Playhouse by Susan Brall

Agatha Christie’s suspense story, Spider’s Web, opened this weekend at the Laurel Mill Playhouse located on Main Street in historic Laurel, Maryland. This show is produced by Maureen Rog…

Photo Coverage: Kate Baldwin Previews New Show 'How Did You Get This Number?' by Walter McBride

Kate Baldwin returns to Feinstein's54 Below this month, direct from the hit Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly Kate was nominated for the 2017 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critic's Circle awards…

Review: Burlesque Noir at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool by Freddie Machin

Pleasure seekers: Freddie Machin writes on a warm, welcoming, and thoroughly enjoyable night of Blackpool burlesque. The post Review: Burlesque Noir at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool appeared…

ScreenTimes: Wildlife by Timestalks

Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande Have Reportedly Broken Up by Opheli Garcia Lawler

According to TMZ, Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande have called off their engagement and broken up. An unnamed source told the outlet that the two decided to separate over the weeken…

Cabaret Convention Final Evening Rocks! by Sandi Durell

  Alan Jay Lerner’s 100th Birthday Celebration Rocks the 2018 Cabaret Convention Finale       by Myra Chanin   Alan Jay Lerner supplied rhymes for one unfinished …

Photo Flashback: Al Pacino Stars as RICHARD III in 1979 by Walter McBride

Today, we're bringing you a flashback photo of the marquee at the Cort Theatre from 1979, when Al Pacino starred in Richard III

DESPERATE MEASURES Announces Closing Later this Month by Matt Tamanini

On Sunday, the Drama Desk Award-winning musical Desperate Measures announced that it would be wrapping up it's Off-Broadway transfer run at New World Stages later this month on Sunday, Oct. …

Theatre Review: ‘Measure for Measure’ at The Kennedy Center by Kristin Franco

“My false o’erweighs your true.” Though Shakespeare wrote those words over 400 years ago, they could not be more relevant to our world today. In the wake of “fake new…

Emma and Max: Moviemaker Todd Solondz Tries Theater to Mixed Results by David Finkle

★★★ A tale ripped from the headlines about liberal guilt and immigrant discontent is watered down The post Emma and Max: Moviemaker Todd Solondz Tries Theater to Mixed Results appeared…

Emma and Max Review: Filmmaker Todd Solondz’s Jarring Theatrical Debut About Racism by Jonathan Mandell

Emma and Max are the toddlers in the care of a Barbadian nanny, Britney, who is fired by their parents in the awkward first scene of “Emma and Max,” a jarring play about racism written a…

Rita Moreno and the Cast of WEST SIDE STORY Weigh in on Making Cameos in the New Film by Stephanie Wild

50 years after the original West Side Story film was released, the world is preparing for Steven Spielberg's upcoming remake.

Capital Stage cast discusses Sacramento premiere of 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner “Sweat”

The 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Sweat,” a drama about a group of working-class friends facing economic upheaval in the 2000s, is coming to Sacramento for the first time on Oct. 17,…

ANNA CHRISTIE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by James Wilson

When silent film star Greta Garbo transitioned to talking movies with her performance of Anna Christie in Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize winning-play of the same name, the marketing campaig…

Who Won The UK Theatre Awards? by Artsjournal2

Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre cleaned up at the awards, which – though they’re held in London – celebrate achievement in regional theatre.

People You Should Know . . . Déa Julien by Zack Calhoon

Déa Julien-West Side Story 1st Nat’l Tour (Rosalia / dir. Arthur Laurents & David Saint). New York: STET (Abingdon Theatre / Tony Speciale), Intimacy (Th…

Ariana Grande Cancels Cancer Benefit Show, Needs More Time to Heal by Opheli Garcia Lawler

Ariana Grande canceled her scheduled performance at the Fuck Cancer benefit gala over the weekend – she reportedly needed more time to heal before performing again. Grande is mourning the …

'Venom,' 'A Star Is Born' zoom beyond a lukewarm launch for Ryan Gosling's 'First Man' by The Associated Press, Lindsey Bahr, The Associated Press

Neil Armstrong biopic 'First Man' has landed in third at the box office, behind last weekend's champs 'Venom' and the remake of 'A Star Is Born.'  &…

NEWS: As part of Black History Month, Ovalhouse launches free Black Women in Theatre event on 22 Oct by Featured Content

October is Black History Month. And this Black History Month, in the year marking two major UK milestones - the centenary of women's suffrage and the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the W…

‘First Man’ Is No Match for ‘Venom’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ by Gabe Cohn and Brooks Barnes

Damien Chazelle’s first movie since “La La Land” was mostly loved by critics. Audiences were less impressed.

Review: Porgy and Bess, London Coliseum by Sebastian Calver

Porgy and Bess collaborates vocal excellence with truthful relationships and powerful drama to amalgamate into a visual and audible rollercoaster. Porgy and Bess, a well-known George and Ira…

Review: Sod’s Law, The Pleasance Theatre Trust by Gabriel Wilding

A romp through the Regency and a tryst with the Tudors; revelling in the salacious, unseen and tumultuous lives of the queer folk of the past and present has never been so much fun. “Lord�…

Review: othellomacbeth, Lyric Hammersmith by Olivia Gibbs-Fairley

One can expect several things when going to watch a tragedy of William Shakespeare; it’ll be long, there’ll be at least one death and it’ll be both a cerebral and emotional experience.…

Book Review: “The Mars Room” — Women Behind Bars by Ed Meek

The strength of The Mars Room is its compelling vision of the stultifying and claustrophobic underworld of women in prison.

'Venom,' 'A Star Is Born' Repeat Box Office Wins, 'First Man' Launches to $16.6 Million

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Tom Hardy's "Venom" grabbed $35.7 million to repeat as the winner of the North American box office, followed by Lady Gaga's "A Star Is Born" with $28 million.

UK Theatre Awards 2018 Winners Announced by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Winners have been announced for the UK Theatre Awards 2018 at a ceremony hosted by Tyrone Huntley at London’s Guildhall. At today’s UK Theatre Awards 2018 ceremon…

“Flux” to be on Stage at Shoreditch Town Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

Smoking Apples will be presenting “Flux” at Shoreditch Town Hall, London on November 1-2.As per the official release, the story is about Kate, who is a physicist in the 1980s. In a male-…

“The Marriage of Figaro” at The San Diego Civic Theatre, US by Blouin Artinfo

“The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be on stage from October 20, 2018 through October 28, 2018 at The San Diego Civic Theatre, US.“Figaro, a barber, matchmaker, an…

NEWS: Four wins for Manchester’s Royal Exchange at UK Theatre Awards plus honours for Maxine Peake & Richard Eyre by Press Releases

There were four wins for Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre at this year’s UK Theatre Awards. The winners were revealed in a lunchtime ceremony at London’s Guildhall.

Francis Cabrel at Royal Albert Hall, London by Blouin Artinfo

Francis Cabrel will perform on October 16, 2018 at Royal Albert Hall, London. As per the Royal Albert Hall website, the runtime of the show is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. There wi…

Theater Review: PIPPIN (Mercury Theater Chicago) by Lawrence Bommer

THE HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR AS FLOWER CHILD Some shows stay young by never growing up: Stephen Schwartz’ silly-stupid 1972 musical is the (im)perfect example of a musical that’s saved by its …

Melingo, Masha and El Bloque Depresivo at Oper de Lyon, France by Blouin Artinfo

Melingo, Masha and El Bloque Depresivo will be on stage on October 18, 2018 at Oper de Lyon, France.“Whether in Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Veracruz or Valparaiso, the great ports of Latin A…

Hadrian a visual feast but operatic letdown by John Terauds - Special To The Star

Hadrian’s worst sin is in how seriously it takes itself and how slowly and ponderously everything moves, John Terauds writes.

Review: ‘Your Invisible Corset’ at The Clemente by Deb Miller

Playwright Patricia Lynn, Artistic Director of Hunger & Thirst Theatre, began her series of present-day gynocentric adaptations of classic Gothic horror stories with the company’s 2016…

Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” at ENO, London by Blouin Artinfo

Gaetano Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” will be on stage from October 25, 2018 through December 5, 2018 at ENO, London.“The opera is about love, honour and obey. Tricked into a lov…

David Lang's “The Loser” by LA Opera at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles by Blouin Artinfo

“The Loser” by LA Opera will be on stage on February 22 and February 23, 2019 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, Los Angeles.It is The West Coast premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Da…

Shakespeare’s ‘Antony & Cleopatra’ at Olivier Theatre, London by Blouin Artinfo

William Shakespeare’s “Antony & Cleopatra” is currently on stage at Olivier Theatre, London, through January 19, 2019.A production of William Shakespeare’s “Antony & Cleopa…

Fun night out? No. The cast tries, but 'WaistWatchers the Musical' is truly terrible. by Chris Jones

As 50 percent of the Weather Girls, Martha Wash is a platinum-selling recording artist responsible not only for the iconic disco anthem “It’s Raining Men” but also for many of the pote…

Review: ‘Dracula’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Marlene Hall

Local theatre gems exist everywhere and The Little Theatre of Alexandria is definitely one of the DC area’s theatrical treasures. An exceptional cast brought Halloween to Old Town Alex…

Tony Winner Lindsay Mendez Returns to 54 Below by Sandi Durell

    by Sandi Durell   Tony Award winning star of this season’s Broadway’s Carousel is returning to Feinstein’s/54 Below with the songs she loves and you will…

October 12, 2018: CabCon Night Four—An Ending with Alan Jay Lerner and Plenty of Sparkle by Marilyn Lester

How do you wrap up a fabulous four nights of cabaret? Why, with a blitzkrieg of super talent—a 21-gun salute of singers honoring the 100th birthday of songbook treasure, Alan Jay Lerner. A…

‘Certainly has the right feel-good factor’: DIRTY DANCING – Touring by Liz Dyer

For fans who want to see the beloved film Dirty Dancing re-created faithfully on the stage, this is certainly the right performance to come and watch.

Twenty Years Ago, An Indian American Actor Wrote A Play For Himself, And Now He Revisits It by Artsjournal2

Has anything changed for Asians and other people of color in the theatre and movie world? Aasif Mandvi: “When you tell a story in Hollywood about brown people or black people or any pe…

‘A Quick 5’ with Alex Bryce by Mark Beachy

Alex Bryce is currently playing the role of Quasimodo in “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at The Arlington Players. Bio: Alex Bryce (Quasimodo) is pleased to return to the stage in his TAP…

Review: Elephant and Castle, Camden People’s Theatre by A Younger Theatre

For those of us who have been nurturing a 1927 shaped hole in our hearts since Golem left theatres in 2015, we have been offered some slight relief.  This relief takes the form of Elephant …

“The Valkyrie for Children” at Oper Koln, Germany by Blouin Artinfo

Richard Wagner’s “The Valkyrie for Children” will be on stage from October 21, through December 6, 2018, at Oper Koln, Germany. The stage adaptation is by Brigitta Gillessen and R…

Review: ‘A Shayna Maidel’ by Peace Mountain Theatre Company by Guest Author

By Julie Janson Peace Mountain Theatre Company’s production of Barbara Lebow’s A Shayna Maidel is a piercing, unabashed look at life before and after the Holocaust through the eyes of tw…

‘Venom,’ ‘A Star Is Born’ Repeat Box Office Wins, ‘First Man’ Launches to $16.6 Million by Dave McNary

Tom Hardy’s “Venom” grabbed $35.7 million to repeat as the winner of the North American box office, followed by Lady Gaga’s “A Star Is Born” with $28 mill…

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

“Only the Sound Remains” will be on stage from November 17 through November 18, 2018 at Lincoln Center, New York.Kaija Saariaho is the composer while Peter Sellars is the director.“Onl…

This Week on Broadway for October 14, 2018: Popcorn Falls by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere discuss Popcorn Falls @ Davenport Theatre, Midnight at The Never Get @ York Theatre Company, The Drowsy Chaperone @ The Goodspeed, A…

Review: ‘The Addams Family’ by Silhouette Stages by Bob Ashby

It’s all together ooky, The Addams Family. That’s a good thing, of course. Save for one chronic, annoying flaw, Silhouette Stages’ production of the show is a comic delight, well sung …

The Transparent Musical Is Coming to Amazon Next Fall by Devon Ivie

While the conclusion of Transparent is currently hanging in limbo — it could take the shape of a full season, movie, or limited series at this point — Amazon is committing to another pro…

How Smart is OKLAHOMA? by Dan O'Neil

What makes this Oklahoma more than just smart is how it ruthlessly strips away the glaze of nostalgia that usually accompanies such restagings in order to uncover what seemingly must have al…

Upcoming Equity Auditions Sunday, Oct. 14 by Audition Roundup

Updated this week Check out upcoming Equity Auditions from Sunday, October 14, 2018 for both productions in your area and around the country including whatwhenwhere and how to audition

BWW TV: Watch the Rockettes High Kick Into Christmas as They Rehearse for All-New Finale! by BroadwayWorld TV

Earlier this week, the Radio City Rockettes rehearsed the choreography from the brand-new finale scene, 'Christmas Lights,' for the 2018 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockett…

Will Elisabeth Moss (‘The Handmaid’s Tale’) finally win her first individual SAG Award? by Luca Giliberti

Elisabeth Moss nearly swept the awards circuit for the first season of Hulu’s breakout dystopian drama “The Handmaid’s Tale.” She won the Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics’ Choic…

“Simon Boccanegra” at Royal Opera House, London by Blouin Artinfo

“Simon Boccanegra” will be on stage from November 15 through December 10, 2018 at Royal Opera House, London.Music has been composed by Giuseppe Verdi, while the libretto is by Francesco …

Review: Dracula, Jack Studio Theatre by Grace Patrick

It takes some self belief to decide to take on a novel like Dracula. It’s one of only a few novels that have remained in print since its publishing in 1896, and it is undeniably well cover…

Stephen Sondheim and Patti LuPone Chat COMPANY and Their Mutual Love of Marianne Elliott on The Graham Norton Podcast by BroadwayWorld

Stephen Sondheim and Patti LuPone recently sat down for Graham Norton's podcast to chat about working together on the revival of Company in the West End.

REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Height of the Storm at Wyndham’s Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins star in Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Florian Zeller’s play The Height Of The Storm at the Wyndham’s Theatre. Love London Love Culture rounds up …

ROMAN HOLIDAY Has Reading in Shanghai by Stephanie Wild

Roman Holiday the Musical held a reading today in Shanghai, China. The reading starred two time Olivier nominee Michael Xavier and Sara Chase, who appeared in the show's San Francisco run in…

John Wilson Orchestra UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The John Wilson and The John Wilson Orchestra UK Tour will take the country by storm in December 2018 presenting a night at the movies with special guest Kim Criswell. This p…

BWW's On This Day - October 14, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on October 14 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Theatre Review: ‘The Addams Family’ at Silhouette Stages by Jv Torres

With Halloween encroaching, it is quite fitting that “The Addams Family” hits the Silhouette Stages at the Slayton House Theatre in Columbia, Maryland, right on cue for the seaso…

‘Little here that rings with profound resonance’: I’M NOT RUNNING – National Theatre by Ian Foster

I’m Not Running is David Hare’s 17th new play to be presented at the National Theatre but for a playwright known for espousing the state of the nation in his work, there’s a frustratin…

Sam Rice: King of Burlesque by Trav S.D.

Sam Rice (George O’Hanlon, 1874-1946) was not the only guy to use the handle “King of Burlesque” but his choice to do so revealed a becoming Moxie. Rice produced full on bu…

National Ballet of Canada goes to Russia by Michael Crabb - Special To The Star

Audiences in Moscow and St. Petersburg get a taste of Canada’s premier troupe this week.

REVIEW: War With The Newts, Bunker Theatre ✭✭ by Julian Eaves

By Julian Eaves Julian Eaves reviews Knaive Theatre’s production of War With The Newts now playing at The Bunker Theatre. This post REVIEW: War With The Newts, Bunker Theatre ✭✭ fi…

Mayerling review – trouble at court by Luke Jennings

Royal Opera House, London Natalia Osipova and Ryoichi Hirano are uneasy bedfellows in MacMillan’s dark drama, but there’s a show-stealing turn lower down the ranks in the Royal Ballet’…

Mother Courage and Her Children review – shockingly contemporary by Clare Brennan

Albion Electric Warehouse, LeedsThe audience becomes part of the action in this tremendous promenade production of Brecht’s antiwar, anti-capitalist playRed Ladder is 50 this year. For a c…

The week in theatre: Twelfth Night; I’m Not Running; The Height of the Storm – review by Susannah Clapp

Young Vic; Lyttleton; Wyndham’s, LondonA musical Twelfth Night flies, while David Hare’s party games never take off. Plus, a masterclass from Eileen Atkins and Jonathan PryceKwame Kwei-A…

Do You Know These Broadway Musicals Based on Movies? by Hannah Vine

All of these musicals began life as films.

REVIEW: Measure For Measure, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Measure For Measure by Wiliam Shakespeare which is now playing at the Donmar Warehouse. This post REVIEW: Measure For Measure, Donmar Warehouse ✭✭�…

SLSO concert review: 2 fine debuts and 3 well-played works by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Concertmaster David Halen shone in 'Scheherazade.'

'A Doll's House, Part 2' is provocative and entertaining by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents sequel to classic play.

Dracula’s Prey At Zoetic: No Helpless Fainting Victims Here by Bill Hirschman

In Zoetic Stage’s premiere Dracula, the vampire is a sexist pig (as are several men in the play). The protagonists are strong-willed proto-feminists. Together, they embody a society strugg…

World Premiere of Beetlejuice Musical Begins Pre-Broadway Run October 14 by Ryan McPhee

Alex Brightman stars as the title demon in the stage adaptation, which haunts Washington, D.C., before a New York bow.

Last Seen is a true-crime podcast with a difference

Stolen artworks are at the heart of this expertly produced series

National Tour of A Bronx Tale Launches October 14 by Andrew Gans

Ten members of the Broadway company are part of the touring cast of Chazz Palminteri, Alan Menken, and Glenn Slater's musical.

Pretty Woman’s Allison Blackwell Is Part of Jamie deRoy & Friends Actors Fund Benefit October 14 by Andrew Gans

The evening is held at the Birdland Theater.

Stage Directions: Matthew Penn On Working With Glenn Close In Off-Broadway’s Mother of the Maid by Mervyn Rothstein

The television and theatre director talks about his directing principles, a mistake that guided his career, and the new play at the Public Theater.