Coming Up This Week in Theatre - 12/1/2018

BroadwayWorld.com's Upcoming Events calendar for the week - updated on 1212018.

Arena Stage wows the crowd with ‘Anything Goes’ by Admin

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, Washington, D.C. November 17, 2018. Last night, I had the chance to see Arena Stage’s production of Anything Goes at the Mead Center in…

Review: ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Bob Ashby

At 126 years old and still going strong, Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas has lost none of its power to tickle an audience’s funny bone. Fells Point Corner Theatre’s production keeps…

REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Mercury Theatre Colchester ✭✭✭✭✭ by Paul T Davies

By Paul T Davies Paul T Davies reviews Jack and the Beanstalk, this year’s Christmas offering from the Mercury Theatre Colchester. This post REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Mercury The…

Review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria by Leandra Lynn

I never feel like I’m fully in the Christmas spirit until I’ve donned an ugly sweater, had a gingerbread cookie and watched a production of A Christmas Carol. Little Theatre of Alexandri…

REVIEW: Seussical The Musical, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭ by Matthew Lunn

By Matthew Lunn Matthew Lunn reviews Seussical the musical now playing at the Southwark Playhouse London. This post REVIEW: Seussical The Musical, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭ first appeare…

Review: ‘The Crater Sisters’ Christmas Special’ at Best Medicine Rep by Johnna Leary

You can skip your one-hundredth viewing of A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker this holiday season and, instead, laugh the evening away at the delightfully original musical comedy, The Crate…

Review: Cirque du Soleil – Volta by David Hammerbeck

There are few certainties in life. The sun will rise and set. Taxes will be paid. The current president will tweet inanities. And Cirque du Soleil will not fail to deliver the goods. Back un…

Review: ‘Woman of No Importance’ at Scena Theatre by William Powell

The first thing you notice about Scena Theatre’s Woman of No Importance is Alisa Mandel’s lush costume design. Like an unnamed character, her costumes define the characters nearly as muc…

BUDDING ROMANCES by Matt Windman

Two one-acts by Brian Friel get a welcome revival, though the chemistry between the two leads leaves something to be desired.

Review: The Waverly Gallery by Elyse Trevers

There are several stages of dealing with someone with Alzheimer’s and the revival of Kenneth Lonergan’s play “The Waverly Gallery” will take us through all of them. There’s humor a…

The Tricky Part – Martin Moran by Sandi Durell

  By Ron Fassler   Martin Moran’s The Tricky Part, is his one-man play that first hit the New York stage in 2004. Since then, in both the writing and performing, Mr. Moran has pl…

VIDEO: Mariska Hargitay Lets Jessica Vosk Talk to Her Celebrity Crush Liam Neeson at WICKED by Stephanie Wild

Mariska Hargitay recently visited Wicked, where she hung out backstage with the show's green girl, Jessica Vosk. While backstage, Hargitay called Liam Neeson, who Vosk admitted to having a c…

Photo: Michelle Obama, Rosie O'Donnell, and More Visit AMERICAN SON by Stephanie Wild

Last night, November 30, the new Broadway play American Son welcomed many special guests. Among those in attendance were Michelle Obama, Rosie O'Donnell, Sherie Rene Scott, President of ABC …

VIDEO: Christiani Pitts, Drew McOnie, and More Discuss the Magic of KING KONG by Stage Tube

King Kong may have the most talked-about puppet on the Great White Way, but a recent feature on CBS is breaking down just what makes this show so magical.

The Cher Show Star Jarrod Spector Is Broadway.com's Next Vlogger by Andy Lefkowitz

Jarrod Spector, the acclaimed Tony-nominated actor currently appearing as Sonny Bono in The Cher Show, has signed on to lead Broadway.com's new vlog—It's Always Sonny&mdas…

#WorldsAIDSDay 2018, Still Affecting Theater Community. Watch Javier Munoz talk about HIV by New York Theater

Today is World AIDS Day. Since last World AIDS Day, there have been some 38,000 new HIV infections in the United States alone. More than 1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV, acc…

Hot Gay Time Machine Q&A video and photos: Celebrating birthdays, coming out and locker-room cocks by Terri Paddock

You know you’re at a different type of theatre experience when you find yourself singing along – loudly – about how much we all love looking at cocks in the locker room. (E…

Review: Gloria: A Life by Elyse Trevers

The midterm elections are over and a record-number of women won seats in the House of Representatives.  As of November 11, there were 99 compared to the 12 – 30 years ago when Nancy P…

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds by Arts Review

The first exhibition in the world to feature the extraordinary work of Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher in dialogue with the work of acclaimed Japanese design studio nendo, led by designer …

December 2018 New York Theater Openings by New York Theater

Three shows opening this month on Broadway bring to the stage  adaptations of three landmarks of American culture: “To Kill A Mockingbird,” “Network,” and “The…

BWW Flashback: Before Cher Comes to Broadway, Watch Cher Sing Broadway! by Stephanie Wild

Grammy, Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award-winning Cher is taking Broadway by storm in the brand new musical The Cher Show. While the superstar does not appear in the show herself, she has …

Drag365: Fav 9 Photos of January! by Michael Block

To commemorate Drag365, I've compiled my favorite nine photos for each month during Drag365. Now's the time for you to tell me YOUR favorite from each month! All you have to do is head on ov…

Theater Interview: EURIAMIS LOSADA (appearing in WINK at Hollywood’s Zephyr Theatre) by Dale Reynolds

LOSADA COLADA! Looking at photos of Euriamis Losada, it’s no wonder the female (and some part of the male) populace goes gaga at his looks on his muscular 6’ frame. Cuban-born and USA-ra…

Judge Allows ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Evan Hansen’ in San Francisco by Michael Paulson

Regional productions of the Broadway hits are the subject of a legal dispute between competing theater operators.

King Kong's Eric William Morris Sings Tunes from His High School Rock Band & More on Side by Side by Broadway.com

Eric William Morris sits Side by Side by Susan Blackwell to chat King Kong, his past survival job and more.

Coming of age tale hits full stride by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

After several weeks of controversy, Buddies in Bad Times is back to the business of its 40th anniversary season with a welcome revival of this 2012 hit.

BWW TV: Ruben and Clay Get Merry and Bright to Preview Their Broadway Holiday Show! by BroadwayWorld TV

Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken join forces for a monumental, one-of-a-kind Holiday spectacular Broadway show. A family affair, the spectacular will see Ruben and Clay journey through a fusion…

CD Review: “Boosie Blues Cafe” — Rap Reaches Back to the Past by Jeremy Ray Jewell

How will others in the Southern hip-hop scene react to this embrace of tradition by a Southern rapper with his feet firmly in the Gangsta Rap arena?

Eminem Drops Fiery 11-Minute Freestyle Mentioning Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, More (Watch) by Jem Aswad

Late Friday night Eminem dropped the latest in his recent string of surprise releases, this one a fiery 11-minute freestyle that covers a multitude of topics including the 2017 terrorist bom…

On My Way to a B.F.A.: Episode 3.2 Jenna Ushkowitz on Going from College to ‘Glee’ to a Tony! by Matt Tamanini

On the latest episode of “On My Way to a B.F.A.,” Natalie talks with Jenna Ushkowitz. Jenna is an actress, singer, author, podcaster, and Tony Award-winning producer for the 2017 revival…

Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Had Another Rom-Com Cameo Fall Through by Devon Ivie

We have the momager Kris Jenner, we have the dick-talkin’ Jennifer Coolidge, and to think we could’ve also been blessed with you got into Harvard Law? Matthew Davis, too. Ariana Grande�…

Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Video Breaks YouTube Record for Most Views in 24 Hours by Todd Spangler

Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” video is a bona fide overnight sensation: It has smashed YouTube’s all-time record for most views in the first 24 hours of release. Th…

King Kong Star Eric William Morris Monkeys Around with Susan Blackwell on Side by Side by Lindsey Sullivan

Christiani Pitts & Eric William Morrisin King Kong (Photo by Joan Marcus) Eric William Morris has been performing on the stage and screen for some time, appearing on the Great White Way as…

Resistible: ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ by Matthew Wexler

Classic Stage Company returns to its minimalist style to present a revival of Bertolt Brecht's 1941 allegorical play about a Chicago mobster who will stop at nothing to control the cauliflow…

‘High-octane, utterly feel-good show’: NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★ by Thom Dibdin

All Edinburgh Theatre’s Hugh Simpson went along to the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh to catch Nativity! The Musical.

Peter Farrelly by NPR

Peter Farrelly, producer, joins us along with panelists Bim Adewunmi, Brian Babylon, and Tom Papa.

Ross Petty and Rob Torr explain why we need Christmas pantos today more than ever by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Petty, who’s staging The Wizard of Oz, sees pantos as a response to the negativity coming from the U.S. while Torr, whose Torrent Productions is presenting Cinderella, touts pantos for bri…

VIDEO: Let's Do This Bitches! Check Out All New Clips From THE CHER SHOW! by BroadwayWorld TV

Let's do this bitches We've got your first look at the cast of The Cher Show in action. Check out the clips in the video below

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, Micaela Diamond, and the Cast of THE CHER SHOW in Action by BroadwayWorld

Cher is taking Broadway by storm with The Cher Show All new production photos have been released of the cast in action. Check them out below

Upcoming CD Releases for December 2018

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for December, 2018.

Alfredo Merat, Singer/Songwriter, November 27, 2018 by Barry Gordin

Let's Do This, Bitches! Here's a First Look at Stephanie J. Block & More in The Cher Show by Broadway.com

Want a glimpse at Broadway's The Cher Show? We've got you, babe! Check out these gorgeous production shots of Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks and Micaela Diamond playing the music leg…

A First Look at The Cher Show On Broadway by Marc J. Franklin

The new musical about the life and career of the entertainment icon is set to officially open December 3 at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Lin-Manuel Miranda gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame by Ap, Ap, Ap

'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda got his 'shot' Friday afternoon as he was immortally imprinted with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame, right in front of the Pant…

On Rex Stout and “Nero Wolfe” by Trav S.D.

It was very cool to realize last night I am related to Rex Stout (1886-1975), and pretty close, too, as things go. His great-great grandfather Charles Stout (1742-1822), is my (6th) great gr…

15 Questions in 15 Minutes with ‘Be More Chill’ Composer and Lyricist Joe Iconis by Deb Miller

Long Island native Joe Iconis knows better than anyone about the power of the internet to achieve fame that extends well beyond Andy Warhol’s proverbial fifteen minutes. Following its regi…

’Seventy-five minutes of loud noises & bright colours’: SEUSSICAL – Southwark Playhouse by Laura Kressly

It’s difficult to work out who the musical Seussical is for and why it’s been revived. Trying to imagine how a 10-year-old might watch this show doesn’t help answer these questions.

Review: Black Beauty at the Traverse, Edinburgh by Crystal Bennes

Horsing around: Crystal Bennes and Tom Jeffreys write a rhyming review of Red Bridge's production of Black Beauty. The post Review: Black Beauty at the Traverse, Edinburgh appeared first on …

Review: Men On Boats by David Hammerbeck

White water boating down the Grand Canyon sounds like a sensational summer trip, not a theatrical outing. However, ACT’s production of Men On Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus, stages the wildernes…

Review: ‘Watergate…with Puppets’ by AnyStage Theater by John Stoltenberg

Fans of zany humor might remember when AnyStage Theater popped up in the Capital Fringe Festival with its ridiculous (and mostly fact-free) takes on Margaret Thatcher and Amelia Earhart. The…

Steve Tyrell by Barry Gordin

Steve Tyrell in Holiday Style at the Carlyle By: Sandi Durell December 1, 2018:  It wouldn’t be the season to be jolly without Grammy Award winning Steve Tyrell taking his honored place…

Review: "Christmas on The Rocks" at Theaterworks/Hartford by Mark G Auerbach

Westfield News Group review of "Christmas on The Rocks" at Hartford's TheaterWorks. It has rapidly become the new holiday season tradition for area theatregoers who need their season spiked …

The Low-Down on The Lennon Sisters by Trav S.D.

Those old enough to remember the peculiar phenomenon of The Lennon Sisters at all are apt to associate them almost entirely with The Lawrence Welk Show. They made their television debut ther…

The Cher Show, the Return of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel & More December Picks by Lindsey Sullivan

Oh by gosh, by golly, it’s time for mistletoe and holly—and our picks for December! That means three Chers a’singin, two plays op'nin’ and Bruce Springsteen on Ne…

Harvey Granat Songs & Stories – On Cy Coleman by Sandi Durell

    by Alix Cohen   Before a memorable Broadway career, Cy Coleman (Seymour Kaufman) 1929-2004 performed classical piano as a child prodigy between ages 6 and 9, led The Cy Co…

Review: Seussical the Musical, Southwark Playhouse by Gabriel Wilding

Whimsical, nonsensical, and sadly lacking heart, Seussical the Musical aims to blend many of Dr. Seuss’s characters into one flashy surreal tale filled with rhyming, joy and well…more rh…

Review: Maiden Speech, Tristan Bates by Sebastian Calver

As a woman in what is still a male dominated industry, can you achieve your goals, without exploiting yourself through sexualisation? Maiden Speech is a platform for new writers, produced by…

Exclusive Photo Coverage: ALADDIN Cast Proves Carols For A Cure is Auld You Need This Christmas! by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Below, check out exclusive photos of Telly Leung, Arielle Jacobs and the cast of Aladdin as they record their track, 'You're Auld I Need to Get By.'

Review: The Ferryman by Elyse Trevers

The prologue sets the tone that will quietly pervade the lengthy work “The Ferryman,” the new masterful work by Jez Butterworth, (“Jerusalem”):  When a dead body is discovered in a …

Barney Hellum: The Original Barney Google by Trav S.D.

Just a few of the known facts on comedy character actor Barney Hellum (Bjarne Fredrik Hellum, 1895-1935), who appeared as a bit player in films for a decade, including some comedy classics, …

BWW's On This Day - December 1, 2018

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on December 1 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

‘Provides festivity & magic in abundance’: THE NUTCRACKER – Touring ★★★★ by Olivia Mitchell

As the festive season steps up a gear, it seems only fitting that The Nutcracker should be required viewing, and the Northern Ballet’s current production provides festivity and magic in ab…

Summer and Smoke Star Patsy Ferran on American Voices, Working with Angela Lansbury and More by Matt Wolf

Patsy Ferran was barely out of the prestigious London drama school, RADA, when she proved that she could steal a scene or two from none other than Angela Lansbury in the 2014 West End reviva…

Review of ‘Creditors’ by Dr. Janelle Christine Simmons

THE BOTTOM LINE: Creditors is a play about a married couple, an ex-lover/a false friend, who toy with one another until one falls down. You will like it if you like psychological thrillers. …

Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘A Trump musical? I don't know how to score that yet’ by Hadley Freeman

The crown prince of Broadway talks politics, Hamilton and Mary Poppins Returns. By Hadley FreemanI spot Lin-Manuel Miranda half an hour before our interview, strolling through the New York h…

The Marvelous Mr. Mackie by Frank Decaro

Thanks to a new musical, Cher’s favorite designer may finally get the respect he deserves.

‘It will take you on a musical emotional journey’: Danielle Kassaraté features in Striking 12 at the Union Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Danielle Kassaraté chatted to Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon about starring in Striking 12 at the Union Theatre.

Nick Kroll Shows Off the Many Voices of His Big Mouth Characters by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Nick Kroll Is So Mad at Dolly Parton by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Review: Guys and Dolls, The Mill at Sonning by Grace Patrick

Following its original New York premiere in 1950, Guys and Dolls has grown to be a show that is known and loved around the world. In fact, it’s probably one of the most well-known stage mu…

NEWS: Bonnie Langford joins the West End cast of Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical by Press Releases

Bonnie Langford has been cast as Roz Keith in the West End production of 9 To 5 The Musical, joining the previously announced Louise Redknapp as Violet Newstead, Amber Davies as Judy Bernly,…

Guess Q’s back! Who'll be pulling the strings in the new UK tour of Avenue Q?

The naughtiest puppets in town are coming to a venue near you as comedy musical Avenue Q returns to tour the UK, opening at Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre on 25 January 2019. Will you be check…

Guess Q’s back! Discover who will be pulling the strings in the new UK tour of @AQuktour

The naughtiest puppets in town are coming to a venue near you as comedy musical Avenue Q returns to tour the UK, opening at Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre on 25 January 2019. Will you be check…

Sarah Silverman: ‘I cringe at material I did 10 years ago' by Steve Rose

The comic’s career is littered with controversies. So what would she delete from her history? As she stars in Ralph Breaks the Internet, Silverman discusses 4chan, Trump and bad gags Moder…

Trevor Noah: 'Like the climate, Trump's arguments are getting worse' by Guardian Staff

Comics discussed the president’s refusal to believe in climate change and Ivanka Trump’s use of a personal email accountLate-night hosts discussed the recent Paul Manafort revelations an…

On the Couch with Kurt Kansley by Arts Review

Who is Kurt Kansley? I am a London based Australian actor. I have worked internationally as an actor for about 21 years. I am currently play Che in Evita – this role has been a home …

Qu’est-ce Que C’est? by Arts Review

This is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. No point burying the lead, Qu’est-ce Que C’est? (What are they doing here?) is a veritable cornucopia of theatrical and circus delights. T…

RED ARCADE by Arts Review

A dream-like world filled with curious characters, live performances, a pop-up gallery and unexpected spaces, the suburban arcade of Watton St Plaza in Werribee is being transformed into RED…

A Very Kransky Christmas by Arts Review

The Kransky Sisters hail from Esk in rural Queensland, in what seems like a bygone era. They like to tour together, often road-tripping around Australia in their vintage Morris. Typically, a…

Review of ‘All Wounds Bleed’ by Constance Rocklein

THE BOTTOM LINE: Presented by Brooklyn Opera Works at the Brooklyn School of Music as part of the Summer Vocal Arts series, this modern opera based on the myth of Echo and Narcissus is timel…

Review of ‘Beloved’ by Kathryn Kelly

Beloved makes its United States debut at the Lion Theatre on Theatre Row with the Scandinavian American Theater Company. Written by Lisa Langseth and translated by Charlotte Barslund, Belove…

How to Create a Master Props List by Kerry Hishon

Having a master props list makes everyone’s life easier when it comes to knowing exactly what props are needed for your show, how each item is being acquired, and if a certain prop actuall…

St. Louis Art Museum acquires painting from controversial sale by Jane Henderson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A Revolution-era oil painting will join other 18th-century American works at the St. Louis Art Museum, part of a controversial sale by a Massachusetts museum.

Delightful Mendelssohn, powerful Bruckner from Storgårds and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra by Sarah Bryan Miller St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Pianist Ingrid Fliter was brilliant

More irreverent than sacrilegious, 'An Act of God' is refreshingly offbeat by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Alan Knoll stars as the almighty in New Jewish Theatre production.

How Jersey Boys Writer Rick Elice Reinvented Cher for Broadway by Mark Peikert

The Tony nominee shares the story of creating The Cher Show as a musical—and the bonding moment with the superstar he’ll never forget.

Celebrate 60 Years of Flower Drum Song by Mark Peikert

The Richard Rodgers-Oscar Hammerstein II classic, directed by Gene Kelly, opened at the St. James Theatre December 1, 1958.