Rock CD Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band Provides “Signs” of the Time by Scott McLennan

This studio outing emphasizes superb ensemble playing; the results in a beguiling album in which just about every note shines. The post Rock CD Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band Provides “…

Photo Flash: Ariana DeBose Returns To The Birdland Stage! by BroadwayWorld

Birdlandwasproud topresentBroadway singerdancer Ariana DeBose in concert on Monday, February 11.

Dr. Bradley’s Fabulous Functional Narcissism by Sandi Durell

   The Psychoanalytic Odyssey of a Once Glorified Chorus Boy     by Alix Cohen   Sometimes over the top works. Dr. Bradley Jones’ colorful, personal history is rather …

The Trial of the Catonsville Nine by Victor Gluck, Editor-In-Chief

The 1970 play was originally adapted by playwright Saul Levitt (who previously turned the Pulitzer Prize winning novel "Andersonville" into a successful trial play) from Berrigan’s free ve…

On the Couch with Richard Moore by Arts Review

Who is Richard Moore? A critical mass of neurons, cells, blood vessels and liquid arranged in a human form, driven by a vision of an animated life where art is Key (is there anything else �…

Review: MY FAIR LADY At Lincoln Center. by Corine Cohen

Danny Burstein Corine reviews ‘My Fair Lady.’ She Talks about Laura Benanti and Danny Burstein. Push the arrow to hear her review. Catch them at Lincoln Center, you will thank me…

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Monsay Whitney’s ‘Box Clever’ by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Inis Nua Theatre Company deftly and delicately handles the cycle of poverty in this two-actor show. Jill Ivey reviews.

Protecting the laughs from ticket scalpers by Arts Review

Comedy lovers will be better protected from ticket scalpers after the Victorian Government officially declared the Australia’s biggest comedy festival as a major event. Minister for Touris…

WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll” by Peg Aloi

Russian Doll is television made to be savored. The post WATCH CLOSELY: The Dark Depths of “Russian Doll” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.

Photo Flash: Cast Members Of RENT, NEXT TO NORMAL, HADESTOWN And More Celebrate 40 Years Of New York Theatre Workshop by BroadwayWorld

This week, New York Theatre Workshop hosted its NYTW 2019 Gala celebrating 40 YearsThe evening featured performances from Alice Ripley Next to Normal Anthony Rapp RENT, Daphne Rubin-Vega REN…

Off Broadway Review: Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Sea Wall/A Life’ by Gordon Cox

Comfy? Okay, let’s talk Death: sudden death, painful death, lingering death, accidental death, and whatever other kinds of death happen to come into the receptive minds of playwrights Simo…

Parramasala reveals 2019 program by Arts Review

Parramatta is set to be transformed into a rich playground of cultural wonder when Parramasala returns with a bumper program featuring pumping live music, workshops for the whole family, inc…

Critic’s Pick: Review: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Face Death Onstage by Jesse Green

In “Sea Wall/A Life,” at the Public Theater, a pair of monologues gives the two stars ample opportunity to shine and mourn.

Miss America’s Ugly Daughter: Bess Myerson & Me by Lara Altunian

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The Dance of Death ***1/2, Mies Julie **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg February 14, 2019: Off Broadway, CSC (Classic Stage Company) is performing 2 Strindberg plays in repertoire. In Dance of Death, an ageing couple, in a hateful marriage, …

‘Sea Wall/A Life’ Review: Tom Sturridge & Jake Gyllenhaal Deliver Powerhouse Performances Off Broadway by Greg Evans

In the Public Theater’s double bill Sea Wall/A Life, Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver scorching performances that can stand alongside anything on the New York stage so far th…

Sea Wall / A Life: Personal Storytelling, Carefully and Impersonally Constructed by Jesse Oxfeld

★★★★ Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal offer two monologues of love and death, immaculately performed if not quite honest The post Sea Wall / A Life: Personal Storytelling, Carefully…

Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge headline a deadly depressing double-act by Chris Jones

Did you know you die three times? According to Abe — the deep-thinking character played by Jake Gyllenhaal, no less, in the depressing double bill at the Public Theater — you actually co…

Sea Wall / A Life: Meditations on Life and Death by Melissa Rose Bernardo

★★★ Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal star in a pair of somber, sometimes rewarding monologues by Simon Stephens and Nick Payne The post Sea Wall / A Life: Meditations on Life and Deat…

SEA WALL/A LIFE - Talkin' Broadway's Review by Howard Miller

"If this can happen, anything can happen," warns Alex, a man striving to stay afloat in the wake of a tragic and sudden loss he can hardly begin to grasp, in the first of the pair of monolog…

When digital is just too easy: Vintage photo processes reveal today’s subjects by Jane Henderson | Post-Dispatch Book Editor

Mark Katzman has made a good living with commercial photography. His bread and butter comes from lifestyle images of happy families on cruises, rugged men at distilleries, dogs standing nobl…

Artist Mary Engelbreit steps onto a new stage — at the Muny by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mary Engelbreit collaborates with the Muny on 'Matilda.'

“Switzerland” Comes to East 59th Street by Sandi Durell

  By Ron Fassler   The New York City premiere of Joanna Murray-Smith’s Switzerland arrived at the 59E59 Theaters in a production first produced by the Hudson Stage Company, Westc…

Today on Broadway: Friday, February 15, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Michael Jackson Musical Blames Actor’s Equity for Something that was in No Way Their Fault, and AEA Responds! “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday through Friday,…

True West **** by Barry Gordin

By: Isa Goldberg February 14, 2019: Riding into the sunset, that’s the way all true cowboy movies end, isn’t it?  At least, Sam Shepard seems to have thought so. His popularly reviv…

Autonomous and interdependent: Urbanity Dance in ‘Substrate Independent’ by Admin

Urbanity Central, Boston, Massachusetts. January 25, 2019. The Oxford Dictionary defines “substrate” as an “underlying substance or layer.” In Substrate Independent, Urbanity Dance c…

Video: Andy Mientus Performs 'Valentine's Day' The First Single From THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT by BroadwayWorld

CelebrateValentine's Day withthe single and music video of the same name from The Jonathan Larson Project, sung by Broadway's Andy Mientus.

Herbie Hancock to headline 2019 Melbourne International Jazz Festival by Arts Review

The master of modern jazz, Herbie Hancock is innovative, influential, a living legend and will close the 2019 Melbourne International Jazz Festival at Hamer Hall – Arts Centre Melbour…

Grief Lessons: Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge Probe Pain in ‘Sea Wall/A Life’ by David Cote

In 'Sea Wall/A Life,' Jake Gyllenhaal and Tom Sturridge deliver quietly shattering monologues about what we make of grief, and what grief makes of us.

Too Heavy for your Pocket by Vanessa Cate

Too Heavy for your Pocket Reviewed by Vanessa Cate Sacred Fools Theater Company Through March 2 Jiréh Breon Holder’s kitchen-sink drama spotlights the lives of two African-American co…

A Look at The Chinese Lady at Milwaukee Repertory Theater by Nathan Skethway

The Lloyd Suh play began performances February 13.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Ejiofor is blown away by a fabulous new star

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Time was on Chiwetel Ejiofor’s side when he embarked on what would become his directorial film debut. The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (pictured) will be launched on Netflix.

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Charlize and KiKi get their comic-book kicks

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The Oscar-winner will star in the film adaptation of The Old Guard, a five-issue comic book series by writer Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernandez.

Lorraine Bracco Joins New BBC Comedy “Jerk” by Blouin Artinfo

Tim Renkow (“Bobby and Harriet Get Married”) and Lorraine Bracco (“Sopranos,” “Goodfellas”) star as Tim and his loud, proud mother, in a BBC Three comedy series, titled “Jerk.�…

K-pop Girl Band BLACKPINK Debuts on U.S. Television by Blouin Artinfo

Sensational K-pop girl band BLACKPINK has debuted on U.S. television, performing live on CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The band's management agency announced the news on Tuesday…

“Big Bones” Wins Berlinale Copro Series 2019 by Blouin Artinfo

“Big Bones,” the Austrian period crime drama based on the novel by David Schalko, has been announced the winner of the Berlinale Copro Series 2019, reveals C21 Media.Presented to delegat…

CBBC Orders Season Two of “Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!” by Blouin Artinfo

Beano Studios’ animation “Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!” will return to CBBC for a second series, reports Kidscreen.The 52 x 11-minute episode order by CBBC will follow Dennis “wh…

Lady Gaga debuts massive 'A Star Is Born'-inspired tattoo along her spine by Usa Today, Cydney Henderson, Usa Today

Lady Gaga now has a piece of Ally wherever she goes.        

Glenda Jackson thought Brits would scoff at her as King Lear by Michael Riedel

“Would you like a cup of tea?” an assistant asks Glenda Jackson as she leaves a rehearsal room in Times Square. “What I would like,” says this great lady of the theater, “is a …

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: How last-gasp changes saved All About Eve

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Townsend was a superb anchor as DeWitt, but the women — Anderson, James and Monica Dolan (as Karen Richards, Margo’s best friend) — ruled.

This Week in LA Theatre by Julio Martinez

By Julio Martinez IN THE NEWS Robey Theatre Company’s 2019 season will celebrate 25 years of presenting work by playwrights, directors, and actors reflecting the experiences of…

Theatre Review: ‘Richard the Third’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Peter Orvetti

David Muse’s dour production of “Richard the Third” at the Shakespeare Theatre Company opts for nerve-wrenching tension at the cost of some of the protagonist’s joie de vivre. “Ric…

CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NEW MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL CANCELLED by Michael J. Roberts

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage announced today that the new musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough will [...] The post CHICAGO’S PRE-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF NE…

Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINESE LADY” through March 24 by Michael J. Roberts

Feature Photo: Lisa Helmi Johanson as Afong Moy. Photo by Michael Brosilow Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents The [...] The post Milwaukee Rep Presents Lloyd Suh’s “THE CHINE…

Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC” Now Playing at Windy City Playhouse South by Michael J. Roberts

Michael Brosilow photographs Arielle Leverett and Sarah Grant in “Southern Gothic”   Windy City Playhouse’s Jeff [...] The post Multi-Jeff Award Winner “SOUTHERN GOTHIC…

BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Barton G.’s Waffle-Cheeseburger  Photo Credit: Leah Davis Barton G. The Restaurant Chicago is about to take [...] The post BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO OPENS FEB. 15 appeared fir…

Michael Jackson Broadway Musical Postponed From This Fall to Summer 2020 to Avoid Association with Documentary by Roger Friedman

The Michael Jackson Broadway musical “Don’t Stop til You Get Enough” has been postponed from its Fall 2019 opening to Summer 2020. Categories: Featured Theater(Read more…

Switzerland: Patricia Highsmith in Person Niftily Fictionalized by David Finkle

★★★★ Joanna Murray-Smith imagines how the thriller author might handle a non-Tom Ripley young man The post Switzerland: Patricia Highsmith in Person Niftily Fictionalized appeared …

VIDEO: Watch Jennifer Hudson Surprise THE VOICE Audience with 'The Impossible Dream' by Stage Tube

Jennifer Hudson recently surprised the audience of The Voice with a spontaneous performance of 'The Impossible Dream' fromMan of La Mancha. Watch below

The Hum’n’Bards present ‘We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead’ by Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

The collaboratively-written world premiere of 'We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead' is entertaining and unabashedly queer, but it falls a little short in the dystopia department. Jill Ivey revie…

Theatre News: George Washington University Department of Theatre and Dance presents ‘The Comedy of Errors’ by Md Theatre Guide News Desk

Directed by Matthew R. Wilson Two sets of identical twins separated at birth, suddenly in the same city, create havoc wherever they go. Director Matthew R. Wilson brings Shakespeare’s …

Theater Review: “Who is Eartha Mae?” — Lady Sings the Sultry by Erik Nikander

Anchored by the assured direction of Cailin Doran and Jade Wheeler’s dazzling performance, Who is Eartha Mae? sings with truth. The post Theater Review: “Who is Eartha Mae?” &…

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Bradley Gibson and Jared Dixon of The Lion King by Broadway.com

Bradley Gibson and Jared Dixon stop by to chat about starring as Simba in The Lion King on Broadway and the national tour, respectively, with Ryan Lee Gilbert.

Odds & Ends: Watch Norm Lewis, Jessie Mueller & Rosie O'Donnell Start 'Trouble' in The Music Man & More by Broadway.com

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed today. Watch Norm Lewis, Jessie Mueller & Rosie O'Donnell Start "Trouble" in The Music Man An acclaimed compan…

BWW Interview: Tony Winner John Lloyd Young Gets Ready for an Epic, Sexy and Mysterious Return to Cafe Carlyle by Richard Ridge

Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young returns to Cafe Carlyle with an all-new show, February 19 to March 2. At this residency, he will perform an expertly curated set of rock and pop classics. …

Equity Issues Statement Regarding Cancellation of Michael Jackson Musical in Chicago by BroadwayWorld

Actors' Equity Association issued a statement regarding media reports about the cancellation of performancesof the musical inspired by the life of Michael Jackson scheduled for late October.

Why We Dance: Six Seattle Dancers Explain by Artsjournal

Staying in love with dance takes grit. Choosing to pursue a lifelong relationship with dance involves the risk of physical injury, financial instability and the ups and downs inherent in a …

2019 Ford Musician Awards by Artsjournal

Celebrating Orchestra Musicians' Inspiring Community Work - The League of American Orchestras is now accepting applications for the 2019 Ford Musician Awards!

Dean, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts by Artsjournal

Webster University seeks a talented and creative leader in the arts to serve as the dean of the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.

20 Famous Broadway Love Triangles by Ruthie Fierberg

From The Phantom of the Opera to Hamilton, audiences can count on a love triangle to kick off drama and inspire showtune staples.

NiteLife Exchange Picks of the Week

Steve Ross at Birdland, Mon, Feb 18th at 7:00pm Nancy McGraw at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Fri, Feb 22nd at 7:00pm Andrea Bell Wolff, I Can’t Trace Time at Pangea, Fri, Feb 22nd at 7:0…

Love Among The Seniors: The Last Romance At Riverside by Bill Hirschman

Riverside Theatre serves up the sentimentality with a ladle in its production of The Last Romance. The play concerns a trio of senior citizens struggling with loneliness, delving into the hu…

A clowning ‘Cyrano’ without words? That’s how Synetic Theater rolls. by Celia Wren

Vato Tsikurishvili makes his directing debut, and at the last minute steps into the lead.

It’s a Trivia Contest! Test Your Knowledge and You May Be a Winner! Answer by Sunday, February 17 to Win a Pair of Bistro Awards Tix!

Here’s a great activity from the Bistro Awards. Have fun testing your knowledge and perhaps win a pair of tickets to the ever-glamorous and boffo Bistros on Monday, March 11. Judy Collins …

Cast Set for New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ Double Bill of Rarities, Ages Ago and Mr. Jericho by Andrew Gans

Performances are scheduled for March 1–3 at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre.

Berkshire Theatre Group Plans Edward Albee’s The Goat and Thornton Wilder's The Skin of Our Teeth for Summer Slate by Adam Hetrick

The 2019 season also includes the previously announced world-premiere musical Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story.

BWW TV: BroadwayHD and Chill this Valentine's Day with Some of Theatre's Greatest Romances by BroadwayWorld TV

On this most romantic of holidays, theatrical streaming service, BroadwayHD is celebrating some of their favorite couples from shows in their ever-expandingcatalogue. From Romeo and Juliet t…

BWW Exclusive: Celebrate Valentine's Day with Some of Broadway's Favorite Couples! by Monroe George

You've watched them fall in love on and off stage of some of Broadway's biggest shows, but now BroadwayWorld is letting you in on some of the sweetest moments between your favorite Broadway …

BWW TV: Watch Tony Yazbeck and More Sing 'Into the Fire' in Rehearsals for THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL! by BroadwayWorld

On February 18, Manhattan Concert Productions will present a concert performance of Frank Wildhorn and Nan Knighton's musical comedy The Scarlet Pimpernel at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Cente…

We Need A Different Way Of Thinking About Digital Art by Artsjournal

The art market is tied to the system of uniqueness. It is still hard to sell digital files on sticks. But uniqueness contradicts with the nature of digital work, as digital files are identic…

Leonard Pitts: On Writing About Race In America by Artsjournal

“A simple thought experiment illustrates the point. If asked to define black literature, you would likely—and promptly—invoke Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Toni Morri…

Kara Lindsay Will Return to Broadway Cast of Beautiful—The Carole King Musical by Andrew Gans

The long-running musical continues at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre.

Ragtime by Steven Morris

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Jillian Walker and Ty Defoe Among Musical Theatre Factory's Inaugural MTF Makers Cohort by Ryan McPhee

Three individual artists and three two-person teams will take part in the 18-month initiative from Musical Theatre Factory, aimed to foster new work.

Westminster’s King makes Broadway debut in ‘Pretty Woman’ by Barbara Hoffman

Obviously, it wasn’t enough to take Westminster’s “Best in Show” award: This top dog walked off with a Broadway show the next day. On Wednesday night, fewer than 24 hours after being…

Family Guide: Kids and Culture? There’s So Much to Talk About by Alexis Soloski, Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim and Daniel McDermon

Arts writers for The New York Times share their strategies (snacks) and budget-friendly options (outdoor events) in a discussion about introducing children to the arts.

Family Guide: 27 Ways to Keep Your Kids Culturally Engaged This Winter

Classical concerts, children’s film series and a festival where technology meets art are among the events that can keep young minds occupied (and having fun) through a school sabbatical an…

‘Good luck with your fight’: Sting supports GM workers as they battle plant closure by David Friend - The Canadian Press

Thousands of GM employees gathered Thursday to hear the British musician deliver a free acoustic performance as a gesture of support.

When the show cannot go on: Seattle theaters reckon with cost of snow by Brendan Kiley

When the snow hits, how do theaters decide whether to pull the plug on a weekend of shows? How much money do they lose? And how can they possibly catch up?

'Dear Evan Hansen,' La Jolla Playhouse-launched 'Come From Away' heading to San Diego in 2019-20 Broadway/San Diego touring season by James Hebert

If you’re a San Diego-based fan of Broadway’s new wave of musicals, it’s a good bet you will be found at the Civic Theatre come next winter. That’s when the hit show “Dear Evan Han…

BWW TV: Billy Stritch Discusses his Love-Filled MY WINTER VALENTINE At Birdland by Eugene Ebner

The one and only Billy Stritch brings his MY WINTER VALENTINE to the Birdland Theater,February 13-16. We sat down with Stritch in his dressing room at Birdland for a love-filled chat. Check …

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's DO YOU FEEL ANGER? by Walter McBride

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that actor and comedian Justin Long will join the cast of the New York premiere of Mara Nelson-Greenberg'sDOYOUFEEL…

BWW Interview: Rob McClure & Kerry Butler Are Stuffing Their Bag of Tricks for an Outrageously Wild BEETLEJUICE on Broadway by Nicole Rosky

It's almost showtime Rehearsals officially begin today for BEETLEJUICE, which is set to begin Broadway performances Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway, with…

BWW Exclusive: Samantha Barks Stars in the FOR LOVE OR MONEY Trailer by BroadwayWorld TV

Samantha Barks, currently starring in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, PRETTY WOMAN, based off the popular romantic comedy feature film of the same name, is gearing up for her next…

Falling Into The Rabbit Hole Of The Internet (Never To Be Seen Again) by Artsjournal

Previously these communities were imposed on us, along with their mental weather. Now we chose them – or believed we did. A person might join a site to look at pictures of her nephew and f…

The Viral Influencer Market – How Organizing Attention Works by Artsjournal

Sociologists Jennifer Earl and Katrina Kimport have studied the ways that protest tactics and schemes have spread out of political culture and into other spaces, especially entertainment. Th…

ABT To Perform On Cruise Ships by Artsjournal1

The company will offer guest performances on selected Celebrity Cruises vessels. Said executive director Kara Medoff Barnett in a statement, “American Ballet Theatre’s mission is…

Theater Best Bets, February 14–17 by Kelundra Smith

Every Thursday, our editors and guest writers give you their top picks for the weekend’s best shows. Nothing says date night like an evening of theater, so whether it’s Valentine…

‘Transparent’ Musical: Creator Jill Soloway Reveals Plans for Cast Album, Eyes Broadway Run by Michael Schneider

“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway has big plans for the show’s upcoming evolution into a musical. Soloway revealed on Wednesday that the show’s musical movie finale …

Stars of The Cher Show, Frozen, and More Will Perform at TDF Gala by Adam Hetrick

Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond will headline the evening honoring Bob Mackie, Graciela Daniele, and Reginald (“Reggie”) Van Lee.

‘Stomp’ Turns 25. Here Are 10 Things You Didn’t Know About It. by Sopan Deb

There’s more to the show than banging on a can. Ask George Lucas, Hillary Clinton — and the performer who’s been doing it for 20 years.

See the Cast and Creative Team of Do You Feel Anger? Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s dark comedy is set to begin performances at the Vineyard March 13.

Michael Jackson musical's pre-Broadway run canceled amid latest scandal by Ashley Lee

The new stage musical inspired by the life of Michael Jackson has hit a snag on its way to Broadway amid renewed scrutiny of the pop star’s legacy. Three weeks ago, the Michael Jackson est…

The Mother, Starring Isabelle Huppert and Chris Noth, Extends Ahead of Off-Broadway Run by Adam Hetrick

The U.S. premiere of Florian Zeller’s play is set to begin previews February 20 at the Atlantic Theater Company.

Watch Norm Lewis and Jessie Mueller in Kennedy Center The Music Man by Andrew Gans

The Broadway Center Stage production also featured Rosie O'Donnell, John Cariani, Veanne Cox, and more.

Rabbit Hole by Lara Altunian

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Kara Lindsay Will Return to Beautiful: The Carole King Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

Happy days are here again! Kara Lindsay is returning to the cast of Beautiful. The talented star will again take on the role of Cynthia Weil beginning on March 14 at the Stephen Sondhei…

Superhero, Starring Kate Baldwin & Bryce Pinkham, Receives Extension by Second Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

The world premiere musical Superhero has received a one-week extension with the nonprofit Second Stage Theater. Originally announced to conclude on March 24, the show will now end its off-Br…

Pianist Lara Downes on ‘Holes in the Sky’ and the ‘Because I Am A Girl’ Campaign by David Siegel

With a singular mission to expand the music universe for diverse audiences, ground-breaking pianist Lara Downes will be gracing DC’s Sixth & I Historic Synagogue stage in a live event …

Educational Theatre Foundation Announces Grants to Aid California Schools Impacted by Wildfires by Logan Culwell-Block

High school and middle school theatre programs can apply for one of ten $1,000 grants, funded by Music Theatre International.

Top Theatre Stories: Thursday, February 14, 2019 by Roberto Araujo

The latest about Moulin Rouge!, Michael Jackson musical, and more.

The Spry Confessions of Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” by Amanda Petrusich

Amanda Petrusich reviews “Thank U, Next,” the new album by the pop star Ariana Grande.

Dance Review: ANNA KARENINA (World Premiere by Joffrey Ballet at the Auditorium Theatre) by Lawrence Bommer

LEO TOLSTOY TURNED TO LEAPS AND TWIRLS IN THIS WORLD PREMIERE BALLET MILESTONE So many superlatives to savor. Newly created by 35-year-old wunderkind composer Ilya Demutsky, who replenishe…

Tony Winner Victoria Clark Will Discuss Career With John Doyle and Ted Sperling by Andrew Gans

The actor and director will also perform selections from her career.

Fox News Rejects Ad For Oscar-Nominated Anti-Nazi Documentary, Calling It “Inappropriate” by Artsjournal

The documentary focuses on a 1939 pro-Nazi rally in New York and warns that fascism could happen here. The movie – A Night At The Garden – is competing in the documentary categor…

Blow My Mind: How The Brain Constructs Timelines Of Memories by Artsjournal

For us, time is a sequence of events, a measure of gradually changing content. That explains why we remember recent events better than ones from long ago, and why when a certain memory comes…

This Man Could Have Been The Great American Impressionist Composer by Artsjournal1

“When composers die prematurely, it’s tempting to imagine what they might have produced had they lived to a riper age. … Consider, for example, the life of Charles Tomlinson Griffe…

Off-Broadway’s Superhero Musical Extends at Second Stage Theater by Ryan McPhee

Kate Baldwin and Bryce Pinkham star in the world premiere from Tom Kitt and John Logan.

Watch Andy Mientus Sing 'Valentine's Day' From The Jonathan Larson Project by Mark Peikert

Get a sneak peek of the upcoming album with the new video, featuring Mientus and the cast of the soldout Feinstein's/54 Below concert.

#TBT: BE MORE CHILL Gives Off-Broadway An Upgrade! by BroadwayWorld TV

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Broadway has gotten an upgrade this week as Be More Chill started previews at the Lyceum Theatre In honor of the occasion, we're throwing it back to the…

Join Our Team! BroadwayWorld Is Seeking Editorial Interns for Spring/Summer by Julie Musbach

BroadwayWorld has just opened up new opportunities for interns to join the team for SpringSummer 2019

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Norm Lewis, Jessie Mueller, and Rosie O'Donnell in THE MUSIC MAN by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has a first look at the The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Broadway Center Stage production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man starring Tony Award nominee Nor…

VIDEO: Celebrate Love with Bryan Terrell Clark and Michael McElroy's THE COLOR PURPLE Tribute at Broadway Backwards! by BroadwayWorld

In honor of Valentine's Day, Broadway CaresEquity Fights AIDS has released a new video from Broadway Backwards 2018 As part of the annual event that features gender-reversed versions of musi…

First Listen: Jackie Evancho Sings from WEST SIDE STORY on New Album- The Debut by BroadwayWorld TV

Below, we're excited to bring you a track from the upcoming album- 'Somewhere' from West Side Story.

Stephanie J. Block, Caissie Levy, and More Set for TDF Gala by BroadwayWorld

The Chers STEPHANIE J. BLOCK, TEAL WICKS and MICAELA DIAMOND from THE CHER SHOW CAISSIE LEVY, Elsa in FROZEN JAMES T. LANE, Paul in KISS ME, KATE and ALI STROKER, Ado Annie in OKLAHOMA will …

Ranking YouTube’s Dozen Most Devastating Performances of “Not a Day Goes By” From Merrily We Roll Along

Get ready for belting and crying, Merrily We Roll Along style.

Review: ‘Richard the Third’ at Shakespeare Theatre Company by Bob Ashby

Did ever a villain so enjoy his murderously evil ways as Shakespeare’s Richard III? In the Shakespeare Theatre’s production, Matthew Rauch’s Richard teaches a master class in duplicity…

Happy Valentine's Day! See how Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, more stars are celebrating by Usa Today, Erin Jensen, Usa Today

Valentine's Day means different things to different celebs. Single Ariana Grande is pushing merch, while Kim Kardashian is giving Kanye a shout-out.       …

New York Public Library Marks 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots With Expansive Exhibition by Adam Hetrick

Launching February 14, Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50 documents the LGBTQ civil rights movement through archival photographs, written works, films, talkbacks, and more.

Know a Theatre: Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick, N.J. by American Theatre Editors

The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center's resident company started in a former sewing factory and will move to a new state-of-the-art complex this fall.

'Dear Evan Hansen' opens in Chicago, the new hit musical about teenagers, their angst and their parents by Chris Jones

“Dear Evan Hansen” is one of those rare Broadway musicals to seep into the consciousness of its target demographic — the first national tour opened at the newly renamed Nederlander The…

Udaipur World Music Festival will feature 150 global artists by Blouinartinfo

Udaipur World Music Festival is a city wide, multi-venue music festival, which will be held for three days from February 15 to 17, 2019, at Amet Haveli, Fateh Sagar Paal, and Gandhi Ground i…

Nudity in the theater? The actresses in 'Linda Vista' have it covered by Jessica Gelt

In the darkly comic play “Linda Vista” at the Mark Taper Forum, three lead actors get naked. Not semi-naked, but totally naked. And not to take a bath or get dressed, but in service of s…

Nudity in the theater? The actors of 'Linda Vista' have it covered by Jessica Gelt

Nudity in "Linda Vista" at the Mark Taper Forum is so abundant, actors can hear the audience gasp when it begins. Lead actresses Cora Chantal Thuy and Cora Vander Broek, director Dexter Bull…

Violinist Renaud Capuçon Will Perform New York Premiere of Matthias Pintscher’s mar’eh by Gail Wein

The musician makes his New York Philharmonic subscription debut along with Pintscher, who will conduct February 21–23.

British Artist Shantell Martin Brings Her Visual Flair to the New York City Ballet by Terry Trucco

The artist's work is on view at the David H. Koch Theater February 16–24, as well as a remaining Art Series performance on March 2.

Watch the Cast of The Other Josh Cohen Read Valentines to Broadway by Nathan Skethway

Cast members Steve Rosen, David Rossmer, and Cathryn Wake compose valentines for The Phantom of the Opera, Dear Evan Hansen, and more.

How Two Friends Since Childhood Wrote A Hit Musical That Is A Love Letter To Neil Diamond by Jeryl Brunner

David Rossmer and Steve Rosen joined forces to write and star in the life-affirming and smart rock and roll musical comedy, The Other Josh Cohen.

Michael Jackson Musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Will Move Straight to Broadway; Out-of-Town Run Canceled by Andy Lefkowitz

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have announced that the new musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will now have its world premiere on Broadway in the summer of 20…

Backstage at King Kong with Christiani Pitts, Episode 6: Milestone! by Broadway.com

King Kong star Christiani Pitts shares what it means to celebrate a milestone during Black History Month.

Michael Jackson Estate Cancels Chicago Musical Run by Michael Paulson

The estate attributed the change in plans to labor issues and not a forthcoming documentary detailing abuse allegations against the late pop star.

Review: WORLD STAGES’ NeoArtic – disturbing, challenging and strangely beautiful by Susan Galbraith

Temperatures dropped sharply inside the Kennedy Center last night; they rose again exponentially. There were other, sometime violent, meteorological disturbances. In short, in the space of 8…

REVIEW: The Lady from the Sea, Print Room at the Coronet ✭✭✭ by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews the bilingual production of Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea at The Print Room at the Coronet in London This post REVIEW: The Lady from the Sea, Print Room …

Edward II review – Marlowe's murky drama of love, murder and a hollow crown by Kate Maltby

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, LondonNick Bagnall’s production ably draws out the parallels with Shakespeare’s Richard II and the cast speak the verse beautifullyThere seems to be blood on an …

Review: ‘Anatole: Mouse Magnifique’ at Imagination Stage by Kendall Mostafavi

Imagination Stage is currently playing Anatole: Mouse Magnifique, a musical adaptation of the children’s book series “Anatole” by Eve Titus. Book and lyrics are by John Maclay and Lee …

Michael Jackson musical cancels Chicago tryout by Chris Jones

“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” the new Broadway musical about the life and work of Michael Jackson, has canceled its Chicago tryout, slated for this fall. A New York spokesman for…

For Black Talent Agents, It’s Hard Out There In Hollywood by Artsjournal1

“Pushes for greater diversity onscreen have been mirrored in some Hollywood corridors of power with varying degrees of effort and success. But the number of partners and department hea…

Star Singer/Songwriter Ryan Adams Accused Of Manipulation, Abuse by Artsjournal

Adams has seven Grammys and 16 albums, and was seen as a champion of women artists’ careers. But some now say that Adams’s rock-star patronage masked a darker reality. In interviews,…

Steven Soderbergh On How The Movies Have (Are) Changing by Artsjournal

“What I don’t understand is why everyone in this business thinks there is one template that is gonna be the unified field theory of “windowing” [or how long a movie screens in th…

Breaking: Michael Jackson DON'T STOP 'TIL YOU GET ENOUGH Cancels Chicago Premiere, Opens Cold on Broadway Summer 2020 by BroadwayWorld

The new musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough will now have its world premiere on Broadway when it opens in summer of next year.

Photo Coverage: Laura Benanti, Michael Park, Teal Wicks, and More Perform to Benefit Immigrant Families at 54 Below by Monroe George

Earlier this week, Laura Benanti, Emily Bergl and more performed in Broadway Sings, An Evening of Musical Theatre Support Immigrant Families Together. This grassroots organization is working…

FEATURED SHOW: Feel at The Space & touring, ★★★★★ reviews are in! by Featured Content

Just a few more chances to see Proforça Theatre Feel and spin-off monologues Feel More at The Space. And the reviews, including from our Mate Marika Visser, say you definitely should. We've…

Broadway-Bound Michael Jackson Musical Cancels Chicago Run, Citing Recent Equity Strike by Greg Evans

Producers for a planned Michael Jackson stage musical have canceled a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago, citing “scheduling difficulties” caused by the recently ended ActorsR…

Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz to Reunite in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The original Last Five Years stars will play a spring concert engagement at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

Black Bottom Film Festival features classic and contemporary black cinema, guest Kim Coles and more by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The August Wilson Cultural Center’s festival runs Friday through Feb. 24, with screenings, workshops and Q&A sessions.

Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough World Premiere on Broadway by Iris Chan

Announced today by the Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage is that the new musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough will now have its world premiere on Broadway when it opens in…

NEWS: Audrey Brisson will play the title role in the UK touring production of Amélie The Musical by Press Releases

French-Canadian stage and screen star Audrey Brisson will play the iconic altruist Amélie Poulain in the UK stage premiere of Amélie The Musical, an adaptation of the much-loved 2001 award…

Michael Jackson musical cancels Chicago engagement due to Equity strike by Caitlin Huston

The Michael Jackson musical will no longer premiere in Chicago. The musical, which had planned a world premiere in Chicago from Oct. 29 to Dec. 1, 2019 at the James M. Nederlander Theater, h…

Michael Jackson Musical Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Cancels Chicago Premiere, Will Open on Broadway in 2020 by Ryan McPhee

Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs the musical, featuring the songs of and inspired by the life of the pop icon.

San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Announces 2018 Craig Noel Awards by American Theatre Editors

The annual awards recognize the work of San Diego theatres, with top winners being the Old Globe and Lamb's Players.

‘There is a real depth & balance to it’: Dan Whitlam stars in Tobacco Road at the Vault Festival by Kate Gould

They say life imitates art but there are times when the reverse can also be true. And this has certainly been the case for actor Dan Whitlam. The 23-year-old from Clapham is starring in Toba…

Mark Jacoby to Star in World Premiere Play Vilna at Off-Broadway's Theatre at St. Clement's by Andy Lefkowitz

Tony nominee Mark Jacoby has signed on to lead the company of Vilna, a new drama written by Ira Fuchs set to make its world premiere at the Theatre at St. Clement's. Joseph Discher …

Review: Cyrano de Bergerac. A knockabout clown in love with a tiny dancer by Jeffrey Walker

Confession time: When I fell in love with theatre, I really fell for Cyrano, Roxanne, Christian and their heady love triangle. And the swashbuckling. And the language. Edmond Rostand’s her…

Nothing But a Man by Trav S.D.

  This post is one of a series honoring Black History Month. This TV Guide ad from the early 1970s promoting the TV premiere of Nothing But a Man is significant because it marked the fi…

Tony Nominee Mark Jacoby Will Star in World Premiere of Vilna Off-Broadway by Andrew Gans

Ira Fuchs’ play will begin performances in March at Theatre at St. Clement's.

Elaine McDonald obituary by Sarah Crompton

Ballerina who helped build a bridge between classical ballet and the contemporary worldElaine McDonald, who has died aged 75, was one of Britain’s most distinctive ballerinas. Her role as …

The Thriving Theatre Scene In Mexico’s Prisons by Artsjournal1

“There are fifteen professional theatre companies in Mexico within detention centers, and hundreds of inmates participate. Two companies — the one at Santa Martha Acatitla prison and…

American Theatre Wing Awards 5 Rising Musical Theatre Writers With 2019 Jonathan Larson Grants by Ryan McPhee

In addition to the grants, honorees also receive support through residencies, concerts, and more.

Tryst review at the Vaults, London – ‘a static three-hander’ by Fergus Morgan

Another week, another influx of Irish productions at Vault Festival. Jeda de Bri and Finbarr Doyle’s new play Tryst is a three-hander,

‘It’s a play about life, connection & what it means to be human’: Tom Ratcliffe’s debut play Circa heads to the Old Red Lion Theatre by Emma Clarendon

Writer Tom Ratcliffe spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about his debut play Circa at the Old Red Lion Theatre.

Ludmilla Brazil, February 12, 2019 by Barry Gordin

Marit Moum Aune: Norway’s Ibsen is much more contemporary – and funnier – than the UK version by Nick Clark

The perception of Henrik Ibsen’s work in the UK is often told through the prism of a period piece, of people from

Playbill Mixtape: Valentine’s Day Refresh Edition by Ruthie Fierberg

With new songs from musicals like The Prom and the new recording of Songs for a New World, tune in to these Broadway love songs.

Review: Akhnaten, London Coliseum by Olivia Gibbs-Fairley

Review: Akhnaten, London Coliseum4.0starsAncient Egyptian culture is so strongly associated with a worship of a multitude of gods and goddesses (as well as pyramids, hieroglyphics and mummie…

2019 Chichester Festival Will Feature Hugh Bonneville, Clare Burt, Hadley Fraser, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence by Andrew Gans

Artistic Director Daniel Evans’ season will include productions of Shadowlands, Oklahoma!, 8 Hotels and Plenty.

A First Look at Berberian Sound Studio at London's Donmar Warehouse by Nathan Skethway

Joel Horwood and Tom Scutt's adaptation of the 2012 horror film by Peter Strickland is set to open February 14.

Off-Broadway Theater Reviews: The Convent, God Shows Up, A Man for All Seasons by Lauren Yarger

By Lauren YargerA trinity of Off-Broadway plays puts God and faith center stage:Amy Berryman, Samantha Soule and Wendy vanden Heuvel. Photo: Ahron R. Foster(L-R) AThe ConventBy Jessica …

Happy Hour on the Fringe: Interview between ADAPT activist Tony Brooks and A Fierce Kind of Love cast member Shawn Aleong by Lexi Difilippo

We’re back! On this episode of Happy Hour on the Fringe, A Fierce Kind of Love cast-member Shawn Aleong and ADAPT activist Tony Brooks sit down and talk about living with disabilities in a…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve Releases Season 2 Trailer by Mark Peikert

Before Waller-Bridge comes to Off-Broadway in solo show Fleabag, catch a glimpse of the upcoming season of her other hit series, starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer.

Review: Huckleberry Finn’s Big River at Adventure Theatre MTC by Jeffrey Walker

Adventure Theatre MTC in Glen Echo Park has put runaways Huck and Jim back on a raft down the mighty Missisippi in a revamped version of the musical Big River, itself based on Mark TwainR…

Amélie Musical Casts Audrey Brisson as Title Star for U.K. Premiere by Andy Lefkowitz

The U.K. premiere staging of the musical Amélie has found its leading star. French-Canadian stage-and-screen actress Audrey Brisson will headline the previously announced to…

West End's True West, with Kit Harington & Johnny Flynn, Captured by Audible by Andy Lefkowitz

The celebrated West End staging of Sam Shepard's True West, currently appearing at London's Vaudeville Theatre, has been recorded by Audible for release as an audio play. Matthe…

Tony Awards Reveal 2019 Calendar of Events by Ryan McPhee

The 73rd annual ceremony will take place June 9 at Radio City Music Hall.

Watch Now: “Only Us” from Dear Evan Hansen by Iris Chan

Roses are red. Polos are Blue. The world falls away as you watch these two…perform a special rendition of “Only Us.” Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, Dear Evan Hansen …

On the Brothers Shea: Who Played Linus, the Whiz Kid, and Much More by Trav S.D.

I am just the right age to be starstruck by three child stars of a family named Shea who enjoyed high recognition in the late 1960s and early ’70s.  Today is the birthday of the middl…

The Clockmaker's Daughter Cast Recording Featuring Ramin Karimloo, Fra Fee, and More, Is Out Now by Andrew Gans

Michael Webborn and Daniel Finn’s musical fairy tale is available for download.

All About Eve starring Gillian Anderson – review round-up by Fergus Morgan

Something of a dream team has been assembled for this stage adaptation of Joseph Mankiewicz’s 1950 black-and-white classic film about a Broadway

West End Review: Gillian Anderson and Lily James in ‘All About Eve’ by Gordon Cox

To adapt a crass old adage: it’s “All About Eve,” not “All About Steve.” Stripping Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sharp-witted screenplay about a waning theater star of its period trappi…

This Writer Asked New York Film Academy To Pay Her What Men Were Getting Paid. They Kicked Her Off The Project. by Artsjournal1

Last summer, Krista Knight signed on to write the script for a 20-minute movie musical for NYFA. At the time, she agreed that she’d be paid only with in-kind services. Then she found o…

Postcard From The Edge (Of Elko): A Report From The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering by Artsjournal1

“The event has come here for 35 years, but it feels much older. At moments, it seems like 1884, when the trail drives were still happening … But cowboy poetry is more contemporary th…

Natalie Dormer and Richard E Grant among stars calling for casting director Olivier by Giverny Masso

Theatre and TV stars including Game of Thrones’ Natalie Dormer and Gemma Arterton have called for an Olivier award for casting directors,

Three Chicago Theatres Earn Major Grants From Rick Bayless Family Foundation by Adam Hetrick

Restauranteur and PBS host Rick Bayless created the grants, which bolster the bottom lines of promising Chicago theatre companies.

Patti Murin, Jenny Laroche And Julie Gold Join Broadway Belts For PFF by BroadwayWorld

Frozen's Patti Murin, Summer's Jenny Laroche and Julie Gold Grammy-Award winner for Song of the Year for From a Distance, join an amazing collection of talent for this year's BROADWAY BELTS …

Photo Coverage: Inside the Latest eduHAM at HAMILTON by Walter McBride

EduHam is a series of HAMILTON Wednesday matinees made available to New York City schools with a high concentration of students from low-income families for the ticket price of only 10. This…

THE CLOCKMAKER'S DAUGHTER with Ramin Karimloo, Chrisine Allado Releases Cast Recording by TV News Desk

Auburn Jam Records and David Ball Productions are delighted to release the concept album of Webborn amp Finn's original musical faerytale The Clockmaker's Daughter on February 14th. The accl…

VIDEO: Ben Levi Ross and Taylor Trensch Sing 'Only Us' from DEAR EVAN HANSEN by BroadwayWorld

Boyfriends Ben Levi Ross and Taylor Trensch have both played Evan Hansen - on tour and on Broadway respectively, in addition to playing opposite each other on Broadway with Ross as Jared. To…

Broadway Weekly Buying Guide, Presented by SeatGeek: February 14, 2019 by Bww Special

Looking to buy last minute tickets to a Broadway show Don't know what to see Trying to find a theater

They're So in Love! Meet the Cast of KISS ME, KATE- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of the musical comedyKiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Award winnerKelli O'Hara, begins preview performances today. Get to know the cast below…

The Broadway Producer Pick List for 2018!

It’s that time of year, readers!  It’s Producer Pick List time! Don’t have a @#$%ing clue what I’m talking about? Ok, let me recap. We get a ton of scripts submitted…

‘Nell Gwynn:’ A London Hit Brings Laughter, Love (and a Few Flying Oranges) to the Folger Theatre by Ravelle Brickman

Nell Gwynn – as brash and bawdy as a play could be – has arrived on Capitol Hill. And what a triumph it is! The play, which had a successful run in London’s West End and won Br…

Watch a Special Rendition of Dear Evan Hansen’s ‘Only Us’ From Ben Levi Ross and Taylor Trensch by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony-winning Best Musical released the touching new video, starring the real-life couple of Evans Hansen.

‘Looks set to win over a whole new generation of fans’: AVENUE Q – Touring by Ian Foster

This Sell A Door tour of the excellent puppet musical Avenue Q shows just how well it is standing the test of time.

Chichester’s new season: James Nesbitt & Sheila Hancock star in Tim Firth’s This Is My Family & Josie Lawrence leads the cast of Oklahoma!

There’s something old and something new when it comes to the musicals lined up for Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2019 and just look at the casting. There’s the Rodgers and Ham…

How Danai Gurira’s Broadway Play Led Her to Found Love Our Girls by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the Eclipsed playwright and star of The Walking Dead and Black Panther explain how she helps close the gender disparity gap.

Watch Karen Olivo & Aaron Tveit in an Electric First Trailer for Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Andy Lefkowitz

The countdown has begun for the Broadway arrival of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, the new stage show based on the popular film. Appropriate for Valentine's Day, the show has just relea…

‘If it was a chocolate, it’d be something bittersweet’: AMERICAT – Tristan Bates Theatre by Marika Visser

Not going to lie. This devised piece - which was 60 minutes straight through - was not what I was expecting. It can be quite difficult to critique such a short play, but I spent more time la…

Yorke Dance Project: Twenty review at Theatre Royal Winchester – ‘a heartfelt mixed bill’ by Rachel Elderkin

The work of choreographers Kenneth MacMillan and Robert Cohan is familiar territory for Yorke Dance Project, so it’s fitting that works by

Watch Jennifer Hudson’s Impromptu Performance of ‘The Impossible Dream’ on The Voice UK by Ruthie Fierberg

The Oscar-winning Broadway alum will give you chills with ehr take on the Man of La Mancha anthem.

Atlas and Vulcana: A Bodybuilder Romance by Trav S.D.

Abergavenny, Wales was the site of a curious and weighty coupling. There it was in 1890 that local teenager Miriam Kate Williams (1874– 1946) met women’s gymnasium owner William Hedl…

‘We all know climate change is happening, it’s getting worse & we’re the cause’: Playwright Tatty Hennessy on A Hundred Words for Snow by Featured Content

A Hundred Words of Snow, the acclaimed one-woman play about female empowerment and climate change, transfers to the West End next month. We caught up with playwright Tatty Hennessy about her…

See the 2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Winner Visit Pretty Woman by Marc J. Franklin

King, the wire fox terrier, celebrated with a walk-on role at the Nederlander Theatre February 13.

Ariana Grande recorded alternate ‘Thank U, Next’ in case she married Pete Davidson by Rolling Stone

Better safe than sorry.

See The Prom Celebrate 100 Performances on Broadway by Nathan Skethway

The new musical from Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar began performances October 23 at the Longacre Theatre.

The Two Funders Who’ve Turned Miami Into A Serious Cultural Center by Artsjournal1

“Mid-tier cities aiming to ramp up their cultural profile in short order will find inspiration in Miami’s emergence as an arts hot spot. And regional foundations that aspire to catal…

Jan Wahl, Children’s Book Author Who Worked With Greatest Illustrators, Dead At 87 by Artsjournal1

“[He] was an extraordinarily prolific author who published more than 100 books, many of which found favor with children and parents alike. His collaborating with leading book artists&#…

Why People Devour Novels About Food, And Why Novelists Cook Them Up by Artsjournal1

“Food is the great equalizer — everyone eats — and what we eat and how we eat it can be so emotional and can carry deep meaning.” Eleven authors offer their thoughts about wr…

The weird reason why Ariana Grande fans are boycotting her song '7 Rings' by Usa Today, Rasha Ali, Usa Today

The 25-year-old's fans are boycotting her song in order to make room for her third single on the music charts.        

With ‘Anna Karenina,’ Joffrey unveils a modern classic at the Auditorium by Lauren Warnecke

As the overture to composer Ilya Demutsky’s glorious score swelled under the baton of Maestro Scott Speck on Wednesday, haze filled the house of the Auditorium Theatre and billowed across …

First Look: “Love” from Moulin Rouge! The Musical by Broadwaydirect

Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, has released a new trailer, “Love.” Moulin Rouge! The Musical will open on Broadway at t…

Audible to Release Recording of London’s True West, Starring Kit Harrington and Johnny Flynn by Ruthie Fierberg

Sam Shepard’s classic is also currently on Broadway with Ethan Hawke and Paul Dano.

See the Cast of Torch Song, Patrick Page, and More at Second Stage’s All-Star Bowling Fundraiser by Marc J. Franklin

Second Stage Theater’s 32nd annual All-Star Bowling Classic took place February 11.

VIDEO: Celebrate Love Like the French with New Footage from BR=roadway-Bound MOULIN ROUGE! by Stage Tube

Moulin Rouge The Musical based on the 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture by Baz Luhrmann, has released a new trailer, 'Love.' Moulin Rouge The Musical will open on Broadway at the Al …

Photo Coverage: Westminster Dog Show Winner Makes Broadway Debut in PRETTY WOMAN by Monroe George

The 'Best in Show' winner of this year's Westminster Dog Show made his Broadway debut last night King, the Wire Fox Terrier had a walk-on role during last night's performance of Pretty Woman.

12 Valentine's Day Cards Inspired By Stephen Sondheim's Broadway Musicals

Find the Sondheim lyric perfect for your Valentine's Day.

Darren Criss and Rachel Bloom Voice Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Film by Adam Hetrick

Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon teamed up for the movie based on the crossover comic book series that was released in 2015.

‘Suchet’s portrait is memorable in all its detail & density’: THE PRICE – West End by Aleks Sierz

David Suchet is majestically magnificent in this excellent revival of Arthur Miller’s 1968 family drama The Price.

The 1 Thing Cher Told Stephanie J. Block, Teal Wicks, and Micaela Diamond About Playing Her in The Cher Show by Ruthie Fierberg

Watch the three actors discuss their Broadway journey on CBS This Morning.

Sam Elliott movies: Top 15 greatest films, ranked worst to best, including ‘The Big Lebowski,’ ‘Tombstone,’ ‘A Star is Born’ by Chris Beachum

It was a long time coming, but Sam Elliott finally earned his first Oscar nomination for “A Star Is Born” (2018). He contends as Best Supporting Actor for this musical drama abou…

GRACE NOTES: Thursday, February 14, 2019 by Susan Grace

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Stacey & Nicola Bland’s Call Me Vicky: “God, what the fuck just happened!” by Erin Cobby

Erin Cobby chats with Stacey and Nicola Bland, writers of Call Me Vicky about the importance of honestly representing their trans godmother and appreciation for Pleasance Theatre’s com…

Celebrate Valentine's Day With a Steamy Teaser From Broadway-Bound Moulin Rouge! Musical by Ryan McPhee

The stage adaptation of the Baz Luhrmann film opens in New York in the summer.

Happy Valentine's Day from the Stars of Pretty Woman! See Their Hot Tips, Celeb Crushes, Pickup Lines & More by Paul Wontorek

Witches and wizards may reign supreme, but proof that Broadway is still for lovers can be found every night at the Nederlander Theatre, where Pretty Woman has become a favorite for audiences…

Babylon Beyond Borders review at Bush Theatre, London – ‘brimming with life’ by Ava Davies

Babylon Beyond Borders is a momentous technical feat. At the end of the performance, a spotlight illuminates Heather Pasfield, the live stream

Mother Courage and Her Children review – Julie Hesmondhalgh is the business by Catherine Love

Royal Exchange, ManchesterIt’s 2080 and Europe is in shreds in Anna Jordan’s new version of Brecht’s play, which has a compelling central performance War – what is it good for? Busin…

Finally, A Company Is Manufacturing Point Shoes For Dudes by Artsjournal1

“A Russian company called Siberian Swan has just announced the debut of the first pointe shoe model specifically designed for men, named ‘Rudolf’ (after Nureyev, of course)…

What Are Museums To Do About The Sackler Name They Have Everywhere? by Artsjournal1

The Sackler family has been giving millions to art institutions for half a century. Now they, and the recipients of their generosity, are coming under heavy pressure from activists protestin…

This Time, Can Santa Fe Get Affordable Housing For Artists Built? by Artsjournal1

Developer Daniel Werwath has been trying to get such housing built since 2005, and he’s already seen two projects get started and then stall out. But he thinks that 2019 may be the yea…

Could Daniel Harding Finally Hit It Big In The US? by Artsjournal1

The English conductor, who started out as a wunderkind protégé of Simon Rattle in Birmingham, has a solid career in Europe, but he had a difficult time when he debuted with the big America…

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Will Make You Laugh So Hard It Hurts by Amanda Hess

The writer-actress behind the wild, disorienting comedy of “Fleabag” and “Killing Eve” is bringing her sneak-attack humor to New York.

BWW's On This Day - February 14, 2019

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

Introducing the Elektra pointe shoe from Só Dança by Admin

You’ve got your pointe shoe routine down to a science… Sewing ribbons, breaking in shanks and taping your blisters so that your time on your toes is both efficient and enjoyable. But dan…

‘New show with an old world feel’: CIRQUE ÉLOIZE’S HOTEL – Toronto by Katharine Kavanagh

Celebrating their 25th year entertaining audiences with their own brand of circus, Montreal-based Cirque Éloize presents Hotel, a new show with an old world feel.

Laughing Matters by Matthew McMahan

By Matthew McMahan. Professor Matthew McMahan talks about the importance of understanding comedy’s theatrical history: how it has evolved, what it says about a society, and why the genre s…

Just a few cards and coins buy an evening of wonder as Eric Jones astounds in Cultural Trust Liberty Magic debut by Maria Sciullo / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Philadelphia-based magician amazes in first residency at the Downtown venue.

Today on Broadway: Thursday, February 14, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: A Bumpy Night for “All About Eve,” “Frozen 2” Teaser Released, Scott and Butz to Lead 54 Below Concerts “Today on Broadway” is a daily, Monday thr…

Review: Binaural Dinner Date, Rich Mix by Grace Patrick

Review: Binaural Dinner Date, Rich Mix3.0starsSomewhere inside ZU-UK’s Binaural Dinner Date, there is a very interesting idea. An exploration of the nature of human interactions – th…

The Lady from the Sea review at Print Room, London – ‘a mesmeric performance’ by Dave Hollander

No detail in the Norwegian Ibsen company’s staging of The Lady from the Sea is left to chance. In this bilingual version,

Broadway Valentines by JK

Move over, Romeo and Juliet! Love is in the air on Broadway this season! There's a little something for everyone - Cupid's arrow is a liberal one. Straight, gay, bi - every couple has their …

‘A thought provoking and intense piece of theatre’: What’s being said about Sunrise for the Blind on Twitter? by Featured Content

"Fantastic", "excellent", "wicked" - all words that have been used by audiences who have seen Sunrise for the Blind at the Tristan Bates Theatre and have leaped onto social media to share th…

‘The decisions he makes during the story echo across the decades’: Sean Rigby on The Rubenstein Kiss by Featured Content

As Endeavour commences its sixth season on ITV this week, one of its stars, Sean Rigby, has entered the rehearsal room for a timely revival of James Phillips' award-winning The Rubenstein K…

Haiti's explosive Rite of Spring: from pagan Russia to vodou ritual by Lyndsey Winship

When Jeanguy Saintus first saw Stravinsky’s Rite, he was reminded of his religion’s initiation ceremonies. Now, he has created his own spirited version of the balletSince its infamous pr…

All About Eve, Noel Coward Theatre review - less a bumpy night than an erratically arresting one by Matt Wolf

Gillian Anderson and a superb Lily James headline Ivo van Hove's latest celluloid deconstructionWomen spend a lot of time gazing at themselves in the mirror in the Belgian auteur direct…

Mel A. Tomlinson, Who Danced With Three Of America’s Great Ballet Companies, Dead At 65 by Artsjournal1

A performer “of powerful, regal demeanor,” Tomlinson was a member, in turn, of Dance Theater of Harlem, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and New York City Ballet. He was most c…

Europe’s Famous Serial Art Thief Has Been At It Again by Artsjournal1

“Stéphane Breitwieser, the serial art thief who raided museums around France, Switzerland, Germany and other countries on the continent from 2004 to 2011, has been arrested again in h…

London Theatre To Focus On ‘Research-Driven’ Performance by Artsjournal1

University College London’s Bloomsbury Theatre, now back in action after a 3½-year renovation, aims to re-examine “traditional ideas about the role of theatre in a research-inte…

VIDEO: Carmen Cusack Sings 'Shallow' From A STAR IS BORN With Paul Alexander Nolan, and More! by Stage Tube

Bright Star Tony Award nominee Carmen Cusack returned to Feinstein's54 Below with a brand new show last night, February 13 at 7pm and 930pm. Joining Carmen were her Bright Star co-star and D…

True West starring Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn to be released on Audible by Georgia Snow

The West End production of True West, starring Kit Harington and Johnny Flynn, has been recorded for audio release on Audible. The

Labor strikes, racial violence, class divides: 'Ragtime' in Pasadena feels ripped from today's headlines by Daryl H. Miller

As Pasadena Playhouse revives “Ragtime,” the theater’s leader wonders whether he’ll receive letters from viewers who believe the piece has been altered. The 1996 show is based on E.L…

‘Raises important issues about modern attitudes to love, sex & gender’: HOME, I’M DARLING – West End by Not Exactly Billington

How far would you go to achieve domestic perfection? What even is domestic perfection? Is our happiness shaped by or confounded by traditional gender roles? These are the questions Laura Wad…

NEWS: Martin Luther King drama Dream of a King returns for London tour and Brighton Fringe by Featured Content

Following a successful run at The Playground Theatre in January, Christopher Tajah's hit one-man play about Martin Luther King, Dream of a King, returns to the stage this spring. A tour of L…

Valentines Day and Theater: Love and Kisses on Stage Through the Years by New York Theater

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are Broadway plays about love dating back to 1750,  photographs of stage kisses dating back to 1887, and recaps of some of my love and kisses posts …

“Honky”—A Comic Roller-Coaster Ride, at Role Players, Danville by Hamilton Nguyen

Millennial Notes Greg Kalleres Confronts Mad Men, Race, & Sneakers by Hamilton Nguyen Feelings of sadness and anger swell up when a teenager is killed for his shoes. A gunshot ends an in…

The last of the big-time donors? by Terry Teachout

In today’s Wall Street Journal “Sightings” column, I look at an important new tendency in charitable giving. Here’s an excerpt. *  *  * New York’s Museum o…

Almanac: Louisa May Alcott on love and perception by Terry Teachout

“Meg had spent the time in working as well as waiting, growing womanly in character, wise in housewifery arts, and prettier than ever; for love is a great beautifier.” Louisa May Alcott,…

Latin music drives San Diego Ballet's passion-packed 'Ritmos Latinos' at Lyceum Theatre by Marcia Manna

On a recent trip to Paris, against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, Adam Bloodgood got down on one knee and proposed to Isabelle Overstreet. The newly engaged couple, both classical dancers…

Jade Anouka: ‘Shakespeare needs more gender-swapped casting to stay relevant’ by Giverny Masso

Actor Jade Anouka has argued that there needs to be more openness in the casting of classical theatre in order for it

VIDEO: Josh Groban Creates Album of Wedding Songs on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! by Stage Tube

Josh Groban appeared last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live where he featured a parody album of wedding songs, called Josh't Married.

The American Clock review – Arthur Miller's snapshots of the 1930s by Michael Billington

Old Vic, LondonThis vaudeville about the Great Depression showcases Miller’s capacity to capture the state of a troubled nationThe impromptu Arthur Miller festival – initiated by the tra…

The American Clock, Old Vic review - Arthur Miller's musical history lesson drags by Marianka Swain

Rachel Chavkin's creative revival can't quite tame this sprawling epicThis year’s unofficial Arthur Miller season – following The Price and ahead of All My Sons at the Old Vic …

The Writing Squad’s Steve Dearden: ‘We support those who face the blank screen and keep doing it’ by Lyn Gardner

Lyn Gardner talks to Writing Squad director Steve Dearden and finds out about how the company has helped writers Nick Payne and

OKLAHOMA! announced for Chichester Festival Theatre 2019 Season

Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! is to feature as part of Chichester Festival Theatre's 2019 Season this summer, starring?Amara Okereke and?Josie Lawrence, directed by Jeremy Sams.

What's happening in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 14-17

Lots of ways to warm your valentine’s heart on a cold winter weekend.

Wake Up With BWW 2/14: KISS ME, KATE Begins Previews, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld Happy Valentine's Day Before you spend the day with the one you love, catch up on the latest Broadway news

Mother Courage and Her Children review at Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester – ‘brutal and brilliant’ by Natasha Tripney

Amy Hodge’s production of Brecht’s epic play of conflict and commerce sets out its stall from the start. The Royal Exchange stage

London Theater: A Hit and a Miss for 2 Russian Productions in London by Matt Wolf

The Moscow Pushkin Drama Theater, on a short visit to Britain, impressed with Brecht’s “The Good Person of Szechwan,” but fell short with Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard.”

Blue Door review at Ustinov Studio, Bath – ‘two fine performances’ by Jeremy Brien

Blue Door is the name given by some African Americans to the ancestral belief that painting door frames in this colour would

‘Fascinating it still is, engaging perhaps not always’: ALL ABOUT EVE – West End ★★★ by Emily Garside

Fascinating All About Eve is, engaging perhaps not always. But anyone hoping for the same level of emotional payoff that Anderson’s other stage roles have demonstrated will likely end up f…

My funny valentine: standups on their most disastrous dates by Guardian Staff

A night in a cemetery, a trip to a strip club, five hours in A&E … comics relive their woeful romantic rendezvous Continue reading...

Edward II review at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London – ‘an exhilarating production’ by Rosemary Waugh

Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II is a thrilling account of a fascinating episode in British history, one filled with personal and political dilemmas.

On the Couch with James Roser by Arts Review

Who is James Roser? I am an Australian baritone, currently living in Vienna. For the last decade, I’ve been singing in Europe, predominantly in Austria. What would you do differently to wh…

Team Tamar Braxton or Team Marissa Jaret Winokur: Who’s your favorite ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ winner? [POLL] by Marcus James Dixon

So far both seasons of CBS’s reality TV show “Celebrity Big Brother” have been won by fierce women, but are you Team Tamar Braxton or Team Marissa Jaret Winokur? Recording …

How to Rule the World by Arts Review

A fast-paced comedy that tackles the Australian myths of multiculturalism and a ‘fair go’, Sydney Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Nakkiah Lui’s How to Rule the Wor…

Chichester Festival Theatre to build spiegeltent for season featuring Hugh Bonneville, Sheila Hancock and John Simm by Georgia Snow

Chichester Festival Theatre is introducing a new spiegeltent venue for its 2019 season, which also includes appearances from Hugh Bonneville, John Simm,

New Study of Impact of Arts Ed On Social Skills by Joe Patti

I frequently urge people to be careful about making statements regarding the benefits of arts on educational outcomes so I am happy when I read about some rigorously conducted studies that p…

Kelli O'Hara Led KISS ME KATE to Begin Performances Today at Studio 54 by BroadwayWorld

Roundabout Theatre Company announces that the new Broadway production of the musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate, starring Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara, will begin preview performances today, Feb…

Sydney Opera House: Festival UnWrapped by Arts Review

A bi-annual celebration of diverse, new and risk-taking works from some of Australia’s most admired contemporary performance makers, Sydney Opera House has announced the program for Festi…

God Said This by Jk Clarke

      by Hazen Cuyler   To document your mother’s suffering as she dies from cancer requires courage. To expose a family’s feelings and desires throughout that trauma…

Theater Review: MINNIE’S BOYS (Musical Theatre Guild at the Alex Theatre) by Tony Frankel

BOY OH BOYS With a fun and intermittently funny score by Hal Hackady (lyrics) and Larry Grossman (music), perky, adorable, enterprising direction by J. Scott Lapp, and some shining performan…

Richard Jordan: Theatre shouldn’t lose sight of good behaviour in the search for new audiences by Richard Jordan

Two experienced actors currently playing in the West End have responded very differently to breaches of audience etiquette during their shows. Writing

A Dazzling “42nd STREET” Thunders on to Crighton’s Stage by David Dow Bentley III

[All Photos by David W. Clements / DWC Photography. Click any photo to enlarge] Even if you have not yet been a lucky audience member for Stage Right’s new production of the legendary Broa…

World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition Moves Opening to April 27 by Michael J. Roberts

Photo Credit: Shane Marshall Brown The world-premiere of Hamilton: The Exhibition, scheduled to debut in Chicago on Northerly Island [...] The post World Premiere of Hamilton: The Exhib…

Second Chance Theatre: Jon Bovi Q&A by Late Night With Seth Meyers

Yaël Farber’s ‘Mies Julie’ at Classic Stage Company by Patricia Contino

Not that loyal Classic Stage Company attendees need convincing, but updates are one way of attracting an audience.  Through March 10,  CSC is running two new adaptations of August Strindbe…

Kiss Me, Kate Returns to Broadway on Valentine's Day by Andy Lefkowitz

The hotly anticipated new Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate kicks off preview performances on February 14 at Studio 54. Directed by Scott Ellis, choreographed by Warren Carlyle and musi…

Forgotten Places: an immersive theatre and art experience by Arts Review

An immersive theatre and art experience that imagines the future of the City of Stonnington as a musical and enchanting place, where colour rules supreme, Citizen Theatre presents Forgotte…

Brushstrokes of a master: Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum

An engrossing show marking the 350th anniversary of the artist’s death is the first to include all the museum’s works

The joy of collecting old tech

Early computers fetch high prices at auction as Silicon Valley’s collectors indulge their nostalgia — as does our writer

Casting directors — the invisible force of stage and screen

They play a part not only in spotting new talent, but also in increasing diversity across the profession

IMPRESSIONS: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas "Verklärte Nacht" at Baryshnikov Arts Center by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker/Rosas "Verklärte Nacht" at Baryshnikov Arts Center, "In a true marriage of dance and sound, De Keersmaeker invigorates this familiar composition, …

Unlocking the Mystery of Patricia Highsmith - Peggy J. Scott on the challenges of playing the notorious crime writer

Peggy J. Scott on the challenges of playing the notorious crime writer---Peggy J. Scott didn't know much about Patricia Highsmith when she was cast as the late novelist in Joanna Murray-Smit…

Kiss Me, Kate Begins on Broadway February 14 by Olivia Clement

The Roundabout revival begins previews at Studio 54 with Kelli O’Hara and Will Chase leading the cast.

34 Musical Theatre Couples You Love by Playbill Staff

We asked, you answered: Our social media followers shared their favorite musical theatre couples .