Newton-John aiming to rid the world of cancer in her lifetime by Ap, Ap, Ap

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On the Couch with Todd Jacobsson by Arts Review

Who is Todd Jacobsson? An Australian Musical Theatre Performer from Ballarat, currently calling Melbourne home, and a wannabe fitness junkie, about to embark on the journey of a lifetime pla…

Ricky Ritzel’s Broadway Does It Again! by Sandi Durell

  By Myra Chanin    Well, whaddaya know? The becoming-more-illustrious-with-every-passing-year, larger-than-life Ricky Ritzel, who produces, creates, performs and music directs a differe…

Playwright Michael Hollinger to Visit Quotidian Theatre for ‘Ghost-Writer’ Talkback by News Desk

Quotidian Theatre Company will have VIP guests, “Ghost-Writer” playwright Michael Hollinger and his wife, Megan Bellwoar (who originated the role of Myra), in house for a performance and…

MICF: You Throw Like A Girl by Arts Review

Comedy trio Darcy Dann, Grace Sabbatucci and Jessica Pratt present a sketch comedy show designed to turn the phrase, “You throw like a girl” on its head. In fact, they set out to prove t…

First look at 2019 Sydney Film Festival by Arts Review

The 66th Sydney Film Festival has revealed a sneak peek of 25 new films to be featured in this year’s June event. The announcement is in advance of the full program launch on Wednesday 8 M…

Stephen Sondheim Trubute by Barry Gordin

Lyrics & Lyricists celebrated legendary composer Stephen Sondheim in "Wordplay" at the 92Y's renowned series on 3/30-4-1/19. By: Linda Amiel Burns April 2, 2019: In 1971 Stephen …

Oklahoma Was Never Really O.K. by Frank Rich

A new production exposes the darkness that’s always been at the heart of the musical — and the American experiment.

http://www.curtainup.com/ doyoufeeltheanger19.html by Simon Saltzman

hilarious/often chilling play that moves gainfully from silly to serious to surreal

The Violin Generator by Arts Review

From the collection of The Rosenberg Museum – a fictional museum and brain child of musician and composer Jon Rose, The SUBSTATION presents the Melbourne premiere of The Violin Generator o…

Review: A Devil’s Bargain, Live and on Video, in ‘Faust 2.0’ by Laura Collins-Hughes

The latest Mabou Mines production is a strikingly designed but ultimately bloodless take on the weird second part of Goethe’s classic.

Chicago Theater Review: ADMISSIONS (Theater Wit) by Lawrence Bommer

AFFIRMATIVE RE-ACTION Don’t let the title fool you. Produced last year at Lincoln Center Theater, Admissions arrived too early to address the recent scandal involving illegal offenses in c…

Australian Government grants Bundanon Trust $22 million to secure Arthur Boyd’s vision by Arts Review

The Bundanon Trust has announced it has received a grant of $22 million from the Australian Government representing the final contribution towards $30.6 million required to embark on the dyn…

Talking Single Asian Female with Hsiao-Ling Teng by Gabi Bergman

Michelle Law’s debut play Single Asian Female will transport audiences to the Sunshine Coast, inside the world of the Wong family. The play focuses on the lives of 3 Asian women living in …

Do You Feel Anger? by Sandi Durell

  by Adam Cohen   Someone keeps mugging Eva (Megan Hill) in the kitchen at her debt collection agency office. Co-workers Howie (Justin Long) and Jordan (Ugo Chukwu) fuel the clueless sexua…

Top 5 Shows of the Week by April Forrer

‘My Fair Lady’ at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre. “…witty and smart…” -Dr. Mark Dreisonstok. READ review. Synopsis: Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable…

‘Do You Feel Anger?’ — You Might at Vineyard Theatre’s Latest Production by Matthew Wexler

In Mara Nelson-Greenberg's absurdist comedy, an empathy coach at a debt collection agency — and clearly, she has her work cut out for her. The post ‘Do You Feel Anger?’ — You Might a…

BWW Photo Exclusive: First Look At Ahrens & Flaherty's MARIE, DANCING STILL At 5th Avenue Theatre by BroadwayWorld

5th Avenue Theatrepresents Marie A New Musical. Tony Award-winning authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Ragtime, Once On This Island, five-time Tony Award-winning director and choreograp…

MICF: Hans – Like a German by Arts Review

It’s not every day that a show comparable to Hans – Like A German comes along. Those (16+) honeys looking for variety at MICF 2019 will find this mix of character comedy, live music, and…

Gift Theatre’s Chicago Premiere of KENTUCKY Will Close Out 2019 Season by Michael J. Roberts

The Gift Theatre is pleased to announce the final play of its 2019 Season: the Chicago [...] The post Gift Theatre’s Chicago Premiere of <em>KENTUCKY</em> Will Close Out 2019 …

MICF: The Fan Brigade – Feminazi Bitches by Arts Review

Female musical comedy duo The Fan Brigade advised that they are so well-known in their native New Zealand that “We’re even on Google”. If you like a snappy, original (often M-rated) so…

Theater Review: “Cardboard Piano” — Pay Witness by Bill Marx

"ignorance about those who have disappeared/ undermines the reality of the world." -- Zbigniew Herbert The post Theater Review: “Cardboard Piano” — Pay Witness appeared first on The Ar…

SETLIST: THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET, LONDON 3/31/19 by Jason Robert Brown

There is truly nothing more thrilling more me than stepping on to the stage of a historic theater and getting to add my own music to all the glorious sounds that preceded me. As I’ve now d…

Little black book: Hitomi Hosono, ceramicist

Meet the Japanese potter who was brought up to believe in perfection in her work

REVIEW: Merrily We Roll Along by JK

Review of the Sunday, March 31, 2019 matinee performance at the Laura Pels Theatre in New York City. A Fiasco Theater Production presented by The Roundabout Theatre Company. With Jessie Aust…

Skiing mishap can't keep Lea Salonga down as she makes her way back to San Diego for date with symphony by James Hebert

Tony Award-winning singer and star of Old Globe-bred Broadway musical 'Allegiance' is joining orchestra here for a 'City Lights' concert.

Glickman Award Winner Finds Humor and Depth in Discord

by Edward Guthmann In his scathingly funny Eureka Day, Oakland playwright Jonathan Spector satirized the anti-vaxxing debate?and set his comedy in a fictitious Berkeley private school where…

The Business of Show Biz: Ben Affleck's Tattoo

by Velina Brown Q: People say tattoos are a bad idea for actors, that they can get in the way of getting cast, but recently I saw a picture of Ben Affleck with a huge tattoo on his back and…

Revamped Regional Vocal Scholarship program now more accessible to rural and regional students by Arts Review

Opera Australia has announced a redesigned and more easily accessible opportunity for vocally gifted senior students across regional Australia to apply and audition for a scholarship online.…

Theatre Review: ‘La Paloma at the Wall’ at The In Series by Andrew Parr

Steel slats were not in the American day to day vocabulary merely a few years ago, yet the immobile blinds that litter part of the American-Mexican border are recognizable as soon as a viewe…

Theatre News: Jemicy School is One of Eight Selected from Schools across the Country to Perform in Nationals by April Forrer

This week I had the privilege of visiting a local Baltimore high school that is making history in winning a spot in a national tournament. Only eight schools are selected from high school th…

Authentic Air Safety Kabuki Theatre by Joe Patti

Okay, a little break from my weighty opining on the value and philosophy of art. I caught this on the Forbes site recently. All Nippon Airways (ANA) has employed kabuki actors to appear in t…

Director and Playwright Psalmayene 24 Discusses ‘Native Son’ and ‘Les Deux Noirs’ by Michele Simms-Burton

DC Metro Theater Arts caught up with Director and Playwright Psalmayene 24 to discuss Native Son and Les Deux Noirs: Notes on Notes of a Native Son, which play in rep at the Mosaic Theater t…

Do You Feel Anger?: Nasty Boys, and the Women Who Endure Them by Elysa Gardner

★★ Young playwright Mara Nelson-Greenberg offers an absurdist, simplistic look at sexism in the workplace The post Do You Feel Anger?: Nasty Boys, and the Women Who Endure Them appeared …

Review: ‘Do You Feel Anger?’ at Vineyard Theatre by Deb Miller

Absurdist dark comedy meets the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements in the Vineyard Theatre’s New York premiere of Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s Do You Feel Anger? Directed by Margot Bordelon, the b…

The Crucible, The Yard Theatre review - wilfully over-stirred by Tom Birchenough

Arthur Miller’s possession drama staged for spectacle The Crucible is a play that speaks with unrelenting power at times of discord, most of all when the public consciousness looks ripe fo…

Do You Feel Anger?: A Mildly Absurd Look at Misogyny on the Job by Michael Sommers

★★★ A comedy about un-woke office jerks and the women who put up with them The post Do You Feel Anger?: A Mildly Absurd Look at Misogyny on the Job appeared first on New York Stage Rev…

VIDEO: Jennifer Nettles & Karen Olivo Get Miscast in PARADE by Stage Tube

Just last night,MCC Theaterpresented its annual Miscast gala, where Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast. Below, watch as Jennifer Nettles am…

NY Times Critic-at-Large Wesley Morris to Speak at TCG Conference by American Theatre Editors

He'll join an artist in conversation about the state of cultural criticism at the June gathering.

Rise Of The Women Choreographers? by Artsjournal

By some estimates, about 90 percent of choreographers at major companies are male. Even though ballerinas have been the focal point of dance. Now though, there seems to be a new generation o…

VIDEO: HADESTOWN Star Eva Noblezada Goes The Distance At MCC's Miscast by Stage Tube

Just last night,MCC Theaterpresented its annual Miscast gala, where Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast.

Broadway.com #LiveatFive with Jarrod Spector of The Cher Show by Broadway.com

Jarrod Spector stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about The Cher Show, his upcoming show at Sony Hall and more with Beth Stevens.

Clickbait Scammers Are Ruining Self-Publishing by Artsjournal

And some of them are earning $100,000 a month. In the Amazon self-publishing universe where authors earn a share of revenue based on how many people are reading, scammers have so gamed the s…

Ovalhouse to premiere two new plays as part of new season by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Two new plays are to premiere as part of the new summer season announced for Ovalhouse in south London. This post Ovalhouse to premiere two new plays as part of new season fir…

Ghost-Writer Explores The Art Of Writing And Social Restrictions On Creative Women by Bill Hirschman

Riverside Theatre turns down the volume and ratchets up the intellect in its production of Ghost-Writer, performing now on the Waxlax Stage.

Review: Native Son. Contemporary playwright interprets Richard Wright’s novel by Tim Treanor

So, in Native Son, Bigger Thomas (Clayton Pelham, Jr.), a man with no options, lives in a one-room apartment on the South Side of 1940 Chicago with his mother (Lolita Marie) and his brother …

Bulb Guy’s garden brings in pretty penny for St. Jude’s by Sal Pizarro

Rich Santoro donated more than $11,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, fueled by contributions from visitors to his bulb garden in San Jose last week.

Exclusive Video! Watch The Cher Show Icon Stephanie J. Block Perform “Guido’s Song" at MCC's Miscast 2019

Check out this exclusive video of The Cher Show Tony nominee Stephanie J. Block performing "Guido's Song" from Nine at MCC's Miscast 2019.

Chilling with Will Roland by Deb Miller

From Dear Evan Hansen to Be More Chill, Will Roland has played a major role in two of the biggest hits on Broadway, both focused on teenage characters and relevant themes that appeal to a ne…

BWW Exclusive: MEAN GIRLS Stars Channel Their Inner Jersey Boys at MCC's Miscast! by Stage Tube

Just last night,MCC Theater presented its annual Miscast gala, where Broadway's hottest stars performed songs from roles in which they would never be cast.

See the Cast of Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird Perform for D.C. Student Thespians by Logan Culwell-Block

The special event at the Library of Congress was held in support of Theatre in Our Schools Month.

Why does ‘Aladdin’ continue to fascinate after all these years? by Jim Harrington

Alan Menken, famed Disney composer, discusses enduring appeal of "Aladdin." The musical visits San Jose this month, with live-action film due in May.

Master of Arts in Arts Administration – Goucher College by Artsjournal

Designed for the working professional, the MA in Arts Administration from Goucher College allows you to live and work anywhere while you learn from national arts leaders.

WP Theater’s 2019-20 Season to Feature 2 World Premieres by American Theatre Editors

The women-focused company will present new plays by Donnetta Lavinia Grays and Alexis Scheer.

Michael Urie Cast in NBC Comedy Pilot Friends-In-Law by Andrew Gans

The series will also feature Zach Cregger, Vella Lovell, and Gil Ozeri.

Mosaic Theater Season to Feature New Ifa Bayeza Trilogy by American Theatre Editors

In addition to the world premiere staging of Ifa Bayeza's three play repertory on the life and death of Emmett Till, the 5th anniversary season will exclusively feature premiere productions.

Young Artists Ying Fang and Emily D’Angelo Take the Stage in the Met Opera's La Clemenza di Tito by Jay Goodwin

These outstanding singers join the cast via the Met's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

The Cher Show's Carleigh Bettiol on Going from Pageant Catwalks to the Broadway Stage by Caitlin Moynihan

Carleigh BettiolWhen Carleigh Bettiol first began participating in beauty pageants, she had no idea she was going down a road that would lead to her Broadway. After impressing pageant direct…

Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jason Gotay, Heidi Gardner Set for Cape Playhouse's 2019 Season by Andy Lefkowitz

A talented slate of stage-and-screen stars will spend the summer in Cape Cod, appearing in productions as part of Cape Playhouse's 2019 summer season. Six classic works comprise the lineup, …

Are There Really Any Reasons Left Not To Repatriate Plundered Cultural Artifacts? by Artsjournal

“The British Museum is currently facing repatriation demands from Italy, Greece, Egypt and the Easter Island; the idea that it is a better host to the Parthenon Marbles than Athens’ stat…

Director of Dance, Harkness Dance Center – 92nd Street Y by Artsjournal

The 92nd Street Y invites applications and nominations for this important leadership position. The Director of Dance is responsible for the strategic vision and execution of all programs of …

92Y’s Lyrics & Lyricists Series: “Sondheim: Wordplay” by Darryl Reilly

Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli’s direction melded the performers with expert physical placement sprinkled with occasional dance bits that made for lively presentatio…

A Look at Evanna Lynch in The Omission of the Family Coleman by Nathan Skethway

Stella Feehily's new version of the Claudio Tolcachir play continues performances at the Theatre Royal in Bath, England, through April 27.

Broadway Countdown: 6 plays, 4 musicals. 4 Movie Musicals. #Stageworthy News of the Week by Jonathan Mandell

The first of the April Avalanche on Broadway begins Thursday with the opening of King Lear, starring Glenda Jackson, and ends on April 25 (the Tony eligibility cut-off date) with Beetlejuice…

Photo Coverage: Meet New WAITRESS Stars Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan! by Jennifer Broski

The pie shop is filled with new faces this spring as Shoshana Bean and Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordantake over the roles of Jenna andDr. Pomatter in Waitress on Broadway. Bean can currentl…

The Prom Star Caitlin Kinnunen Wows with Songs From Spelling Bee, The Secret Garden & Evita in Her Broadway Bucket List

Get ready to be wowed as The Prom leading lady Caitlin Kinnunen performs three musical dream roles.

Photo: Get A First Look At The Maitlands in BEETLEJUICE by BroadwayWorld

The Broadway transfer of Beetlejuice began previews on March 28th and is now on stage at the Winter Garden Theatre. The show welcomes back original members of the Washington DC company inclu…

Director of Marketing & Communications-Children’s Theatre Company by Artsjournal

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC), one of the nation’s top 20 regional theatres and the country’s flagship theatre for multigenerational audiences, seeks a new Director of Marketing and…

“La Forza Del Destino,” “Alice in Wonderland,” And A World-Gone-Mad Brexit by Artsjournal

“Everything is in confusion,” sings Fra Melitone. That was also true for the world outside of the opera house during Brexit week. As many have commented, English political life is hurtli…

Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Are Ready to Clock In to Waitress on Broadway by Caitlin Moynihan

Order up! Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan are getting ready to start their shift together in Waitress on Broadway. Bean returned to Broadway for the first time in 15 years when she began per…

Actors shine in Midnight Company's 'Popcorn Falls' by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Midnight Company presents comedy about small-town theatrics.

Exclusive! Orfeh Is Audrey II to Andy Karl's Seymour in a 'Miscast' Song from Little Shop by Andy Lefkowitz

MCC Theater offered up a slew of pitch-perfect performances during its 2019 edition of Miscast, the annual gala that sees Broadway stars taking on roles in which they'd never be cast. The pe…

We Will Rock You will rock again thanks to the film Bohemian Rhapsody by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Annerin Productions revives the musical featuring the music of Queen for a North American tour.

Watch Moulin Rouge! Star Karen Olivo Sing as Roger From Rent at MCC's Miscast 2019 by Ruthie Fierberg

The Tony winner belted “Your Eyes” in a gender-bent performance at the April 1 gala.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At LIFE AFTER At The Old Globe by BroadwayWorld

The Old Globepresents theU.S. premiereofLife After, a rapturously beautiful and stirring new musical withbook, music, and lyrics byBritta Johnson, directed by the Globe's ownBarry Edelstein,…

Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End at Aurora Theatre by Kelundra Smith

The post <em>Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End</em> at Aurora Theatre appeared first on ARTS ATL.

‘Admissions’ a timely reality check that misses the mark by Catey Sullivan - For The Sun-Times

If the days wherein you could stage a play about race without a single person of color on stage aren’t entirely over, they should be.

DCMTA Exclusive: Helen Hayes Award Winner Iyona Blake Announces Upcoming EP ‘Timeless’ by David Siegel

On a recent warm Monday evening, Helen Hayes Award recipient Iyona Blake announced her next musical venture, an EP (extended play) of some of her favorite songs. The album will be called “…

London’s Mayor Says The City Needs A “Game-Changing” Approach To Cultural Infrastructure by Artsjournal

London has one of the most vibrant cultural scenes in the world. So why does it need a new plan for cultural infrastructure? For the same reason cities need to plan for any other services or…

World Premiere of Ain’t No Mo’ Extends Again by Olivia Clement

Jordan E. Cooper's new play, a satirical odyssey depicting a great exodus of Black Americans, will continue through May at the Public Theater.

Alice Ripley Will Headline Prima Theatre Company’s June Benefit by Adam Hetrick

The Next to Normal Tony winner will also offer a June 2 master class in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Your pop culture horoscope for April: Fosse/Verdon, Lizzo, and the Avengers by Mary Sollosi

Feeling energized, stargazers? That’s Aries season talking. Let your adventurous side take over this month, in the true spirit of the ram, and kick off the astrological new year with some …

Closing Time! Last Chance to See The Band's Visit, Kinky Boots & More by Eric King

It's opening season on Broadway! A ton of exciting theater will hit the boards this month, vying for Tony Awards love, but let's not forget the two Tony-winning musicals coming to an end.…

Ballet Star Natalia Osipova Reunites with ABT Principal David Hallberg at City Center by Lauren Wingenroth

Osipova's Pure Dance is a handpicked program of classical and contemporary works through April 7.

Waitress’ Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan Meet the Press by Marc J. Franklin

The duo returns to Broadway in the hit Sara Bareilles musical at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Exclusive! Patti LuPone Opens Up About Joining Twitter: 'Let's See How Long I Last' by Andy Lefkowitz

Broadway lovers received an unexpected jolt when two-time Tony-winning actress Patti LuPone signed up for an account on Twitter. The outspoken megastar of Evita, Gypsy and, most recently th…

Watch Kelli O'Hara do her best Billy Flynn while singing Chicago at MCC's Miscast by Jessica Derschowitz

All she cares about is love… and maybe those feather fans. Broadway star Kelli O’Hara swapped her Kiss Me, Kate costumes for a sleek white suit Monday when she took the stage at MCC Thea…

Copyrighting Dance Moves Is A Messy Business Nobody Was Ready For by Artsjournal1

It’s not just about the Fortnite lawsuits. “Choreographers and performers have danced around this issue for more than a century. In 1892, Loie Fuller was denied a trademark for her famou…

Livestreaming Harry Newman’s Dry Time

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Burning Down the House: A Review of The Firestorm at First Folio Theatre by Noel Schecter

This explosive political drama reflects the all-too-recent past as well as our current political moment.

Hirshhorn Museum: On A Roll by Artsjournal1

Continuing its good tidings, the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C., just announced a special acquisition: Yayoi Kusama’s very first Infinity Room, called Phalli’s Field, which she mad…

Lee on Leonardo (once again): BBC Radio Quizzes Me on “Salvator Mundi” Conundrums by Artsjournal1

I was surprised on Sunday when the NY Times ran a long front-page article about the status (or lack thereof) of the $450.3-million Leonardo da Vinci painting. I was even more surprised when …

Livestreaming the 2019 DTSA Booth Award: Honoring Ishmael Houston-Jones

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Jordan E. Cooper's Ain't No Mo' Extends Again at the Public Theater by Andy Lefkowitz

Off-Broadway's Public Theater has announced another extension to the acclaimed world premiere staging of Ain't No Mo'. Originally announced to conclude its run on April 21 and first extende…

Backstage at Be More Chill with George Salazar, Episode 7: Dressing Rooms! by Broadway.com

Be More Chill's George Salazar gives us a whirlwind tour of the dressing rooms.

Artistic Director Matt Bassett Discusses Hub Theatre’s DC Premiere of ‘The Burn’ by David Siegel

In the Hub Theatre’s first full production under Artistic Director Matt Bassett, the company will be producing The Burn by playwright Philip Dawkins. The Burn will be the first Hub product…

Betsy Wolfe Will Perform at Aurora Fox Gala by Adam Hetrick

The gala concert takes place April 27 in Aurora, Colorado.

Frank Rich Goes To A New Production Of “Oklahoma” And Is Taken Aback By The America It Portrays by Artsjournal

The musical was groundbreaking for its time (for many reasons), and portrayed an optimistic version of America. A new production startles Rich into a reevaluation and the discovery of its da…

Livestreaming Fritz Kater’s Heiner 1-4 (Berliner Ensemble): A Celebration of Heiner Müller’s 90th Birthday

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Review: ‘Bus Stop’ at Aldersgate Church Community Theater by Julia L. Exline

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Bus Stop, by William Inge. Written in 1955, this production follows a group of strangers who find themselves stranded together overnight after be…

Listen: How Two Broadway Favorites Play Kids in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ by Gordon Cox

Kids are central to the storyline of “To Kill a Mockingbird” — and for a while, child actors were going to be central to Aaron Sorkin’s new Broadway adaptation of Harper Lee’s clas…

Kelly Critic Review: ‘Tuck Everlasting,’ North Hills High School by Kennedy Fish / Hampton High School

“Tuck Everlasting” ran March 21-30.

In Which Glenda Jackson Intimidates, Impresses, Befriends, And Corrupts A New York Times Book Critic by Artsjournal1

Parul Sehgal: “Who’s afraid of Glenda Jackson? Most people, and with some cause. She became famous for her electrifying portrayals of history and literature’s most unconventional women…

How a new generation of black playwrights is taking on race and privilege in the age of Trump by Peter Marks

“Our blackness in white spaces is so much more present than it ever was,” says “Slave Play” author Jeremy O. Harris.

Jack Buchanan: Man About Town by Trav S.D.

A few words about international stage and screen star Jack Buchanan (1891-1957). Buchanan was a British star, but he got a bit of a toehold in the U.S., as well, which ought to make him of m…

Queens from Six to perform on BBC’s The One Show tonight by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo The fabulous Queens from Six the musical are to perform on BBC’s The One Show Tonight. Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. All this time They’ve been …

Gillian Anderson on wiping off the makeup and getting real in ‘All About Eve’ by Emily Zemler

Early on in the London stage production of “All About Eve,” Gillian Anderson’s Margo Channing removes her stage makeup in a bright dressing room mirror. As she swipes away the layers, …

2019 ESPA Drills to Showcase New Plays by Aaron Coleman, Veronica Cooper, and More by Olivia Clement

The annual festival of staged readings will kick off April 1 at the Lucille Lortel Off-Broadway.

Half Me, Half You Q&A video and photos: It’s not easy to talk about racism & hate crime, but it’s necessary by Terri Paddock

Did seeing fascist Tommy Robinson denouncing Muslims and immigrants on a big screen in Whitehall terrify you? What are the long-term consequences of today’s political rhetoric in Trump’s…

It’s Getting Almost Impossible To Judge Plagiarism In Pop Music by Artsjournal

In 2019, the ways in which music is borrowed is more subversive. That’s because the job of a pop star is different than what it used to be. Once, you were expected to craft and curate your…

Patti LuPone Makes Her First Appearance On Twitter by BroadwayWorld

Last week, Broadway Twitter got a wonderful and unexpected treat when Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone made her first official appearance on the social networking site. Working under the handl…

Emma Rice to adapt Malory Towers for the stage by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Emma Rice’s theatre company, Wise Children, has announced a new production of Enid Blyton’s classic children’s stories about a girls’ boarding school, Malory Towers. T…

Know a Theatre: Salt Lake Acting Company by American Theatre Editors

This company, housed in a former Mormon house of worship, brings new works and an annual satire to a loyal audience.

A smorgasbord of tap-dancing and clowning from Dorrance Dance at City Center, New York

Dancer and choreographer Michelle Dorrance’s astounding Soundspace was a highlight of this programme

VIDEO: Extended Scenes From MARIE, DANCING STILL at the 5th Avenue Theatre by BroadwayWorld TV

BroadwayWorld has an extended first look at The 5th Avenue Theatre'sin Marie A New Musical. Tony Award-winning authors Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Ragtime, Once On This Island, five-tim…

American Idol’s LaToya London Will Star in The Bodyguard at White Plains Performing Arts Center by Andrew Gans

Performances will begin April 26 under the direction of Frank Portanova.

Inside the High-Flying, Tap-Filled Choreography of Broadway’s Kiss Me, Kate by Ruthie Fierberg

From “Tom, Dick, and Harry” to a new, epic take on “Too Darn Hot,” choreographer Warren Carlyle kicks Broadway dance up a notch.

Photo Coverage: Laura Osnes, Bonnie Milligan, Deborah Cox and More Kick Off Dinelaris and Wildhorn Stage-to-Screen Collaboration by BroadwayWorld

Lexicon producedan exclusive insiders' evening hosted byAlexander DinelarisBirdman, The Revenant and composerFrank Wildhornlaunching their new stage-to-screen Broadway collaboration, onThurs…

In declining the Whitney Biennial, Chicago artist Michael Rakowitz offers the ultimate form of art criticism by Kt Hawbaker

How do we hold corporatized institutions accountable for the decisions they make? On one level, it's thrilling to see that several Chicago folks made it into th…

A Highfalutin’ Art Critic Reconsiders Cartoonist Saul Steinberg by Artsjournal1

John Yau: “Being dispossessed must have haunted him his whole life, as did the endless bureaucracy involved with getting the documents you need to travel from one country to another, to se…

The Lehman Trilogy

WE WILL ROCK YOU to Play Madison Square Garden by BroadwayWorld

WE WILL ROCK YOU will stop by the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden for six performances from Thursday, November 14 through Sunday, November 17, 2019. Tickets go on sale to the general p…

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of SHENANDOAH at Serenbe Playhouse with Rachel Potter and Taylor Hicks by BroadwayWorld

SHENANDOAH opened at Serenbe Playhouse in Atlanta on March 13 and is running through April 14, 2019. The story of one family's struggle living in the Shenandoah Valley during the American Ci…

Production Has Wrapped on Tom Hooper's CATS Film by TV News Desk

Working Titlehas announced that production has wrapped at Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, UK for the big screen adaptation ofCats, which is set to hit theatres on December 20, 2019

Broadway Bets Fundraiser Will Return May 13 by Adam Hetrick

Fans can play poker alongside their favorite Broadway stars during the event that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Check Out the Lineup for the Upcoming INK'D Festival of New Plays by Olivia Clement

The Playwrights Realm will present four new plays this spring as part of the festival’s 10th anniversary edition.

Meet the Cast of INK- Now in Previews! by Julie Musbach

MTC's INK begins previews tonight, April 2 prior to a Wednesday, April 24 opening night at theSamuel J. FriedmanTheatre 261 West 47th Street. Get to know the cast below as they begin Broadwa…

This Month in Theatre History by American Theatre Editors

From the death of actor Eleanora Duse to momentous events for Mill Mountain Theatre and the American Indian Theatre Company, April has been a notable month for theatre.

Andrzej Lukowski: The National screwed up when it announced an all-male programme, but not for the reason people think by Andrzej Lukowski

Four times a year, the National Theatre puts out a standard press release saying what will be playing in its repertory system

VIDEO: On This Day, April 2- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Brings its Disaster To Broadway by Alexa Criscitiello

On this day in 2017, the hilarious hit The Play That Goes Wrong opened at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre.

The Higher Education Scandal: Exploitation Of Adjuncts by Artsjournal

Tuitions have soared. Student debt is unsustainable. Meanwhile, more and more of the actual teaching is delivered by adjunct faculty who are woefully underpaid, have little or no job securit…

Star names line up for murder mystery show at Park Theatre by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon Park Theatre has revealed a star-studded line-up of guest performers for a new murder mystery show, from Gillian Anderson and Damian Lewis to Catherine Tate and Jim Broadbent.…

Review: columbinus at 1st Stage by Kelly McCorkendale

Twenty years on. And the horror of April 20, 1999 has not only not dissipated, but it also seems to have continually intensified with each mass school shooting. Virginia Tech. Sandy Hook. …

Queen Musical We Will Rock You to Play Madison Square Garden by Andy Lefkowitz

We Will Rock You is headed to New York. The Olivier-winning rock musical featuring the hit songs of Queen will play a six-performance stint at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden from …

Poll: Rank Your Favorite Broadway Heroines by Kailey Hansen

Which musical powerhouse will reign most popular? Vote now. More The post Poll: Rank Your Favorite Broadway Heroines appeared first on Theatre Nerds.

Perp by Christopher Caz

Alexandro and Ben-Victor as the soul-stained detectives are excellently cast, playing off each other without a single misstep. The gender-blind casting of Alexandro as Jack is especially fun…

So Wrong, It's Right! See Photos from MCC's Annual Miscast Gala, Honoring Laura Linney by Lindsey Sullivan

Off-Broadway's MCC Theater selected a talent-filled group of stars to perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast at the 2019 Miscast concert. The benefit, which honored Laur…

Ruthie Henshall to Host Waitress Karaoke in the West End by Olivia Clement

Marisha Wallace, who plays Becky in the musical, will co-host the post-show event April 10.

It Wasn’t Mine: Why I Had To Stop Dancing Alvin Ailey’s ‘Revelations’ by Artsjournal1

In an essay that won Brown University’s Barbara Banks Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Real World Writing, undergrad Jamila Wilkinson writes about how, as a young girl, she studied for year…

Gillian Anderson, Simon Callow, Joanna Lumley, More Set for Park Theatre’s Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] by Andrew Gans

The world premiere of the murder mystery, which features a different actor each night, will be narrated by the voices of Ian McKellen and Judi Dench.

Bill Kenwright steps up pressure on Preston Guild Hall with legal warning over ‘£70k debt’ by Georgia Snow

Bill Kenwright’s production company has begun formal proceedings to recover £70,000 in alleged unpaid revenue from Preston Guild Hall and Charter Theatre,

Who Won the 2019 Broadway Brackets Championship? by Felicia Fitzpatrick

You voted for your favorite Grammy-winning Broadway cast album, and the winner is...

Relive Highlights From Tracie Bennett's Tony-Nominated Performance as Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow by Mark Peikert

The Peter Quilter drama, about Judy Garland's final concerts in London, opened at the Belsaco Theatre April 2, 2012.

'Hamilton' star returns to CMU as keynote commencement speaker by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Actor, singer and author Leslie Odom Jr., who won the 2016 Tony as best actor in a musical, will be the featured speaker on May 19.

London Theatre Review: Waitress starring Katharine McPhee at the Adelphi Theatre

Who ate all the pies? Sara Bareilles and Jessie Nelson’s Waitress is the latest Broadway musical smash to cross the pond and land at the Adelphi Theatre. Based on the 2007 film of the sam…

Good Things Brewing: A Review of Mr. Kotomoto Is Definitely Not White at NoMads Art Collective by Ben Kaye

Part workplace social comedy, part hyperactive fever dream, this world premiere has plenty to sip on.

Ayad Akhtar’s Junk draws David Andrew MacDonald back to Arena after 34 years by Keith Loria

When David Andrew MacDonald takes the stage as Leo Tresler in Arena Stage’s Junk, an economic thriller that exposes the financial dealmaking behind the mergers and acquisitions boom of the…

Lincoln Center, Shubert Organization, The Public Theater, The New Group, and More Are Hiring by Playbill Staff

Playbill offers an extensive selection of available jobs within the theatre industry, serving as the online source for careers in theatre.

In a Musical ‘Death in Venice,’ the Author Is Present by Nina Siegal

A new production by Ivo Van Hove with a live orchestra makes the writer Thomas Mann a character in his most famous creation.

Donmar Warehouse Announces First Season Under Artistic Director Michael Longhurst by Andy Lefkowitz

London's celebrated Donmar Warehouse has scheduled a rich inaugural season under new Artistic Director Michael Longhurst. The 2019-2020 docket of works includes a Caryl Churchill revival and…

PlayPenn Announces 2019 Plays and Haas Fellows by American Theatre Editors

The selected writers will develop their plays through workshops and public readings at the conference.

Introduce Yourself(ie): 10 Questions with Frozen Star Noah J. Ricketts

Noah J. Ricketts talks bringing heart and charm to Kristoff in Frozen, his ultimate Disney princess, and an alarming audition story.

On Becoming American Music: Mixing Vernacular, High Art And Language by Artsjournal

Joseph Horowitz looks at American composers of the early 20th Century and their attempts to forge a unique language for American music. – Raritan Quarterly

What Was the Worst Review Nathan Lane Ever Received? by Ruthie Fierberg

The Broadway vet shares what you need to know about his new play Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus and shares a scathing review of his performance in Present Laughter.

He dunked a crucifix in his own urine. His next artistic subject: Donald Trump. by Washington Post

Andres Serrano has been quietly stockpiling buttons, baked goods, liquor bottles, slot machines, sports memorabilia, menswear and magazine covers.

Andrea Marcovicci Will Debut A Sondheim Evening in June by Andrew Gans

The cabaret favorite will celebrate the work of Stephen Sondheim at the Gardenia in Los Angeles.

Who’s Who in High Pressure Fire Service, part two by Raina Searles

by Raina Searles, Marketing Manager In March, we kicked off High Pressure Fire Service (or more colloquially, HPFS, pronounced “hip-fizz”) with an incredibly moving production chronicli…

Donmar Warehouse Taps New Alice Birch Play, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Appropriate, Mike Lew’s Teenage Dick by Olivia Clement

The upcoming season will also feature David Greig's Europe and Caryl Churchill’s Far Away.

The West End production of The King and I returns this month for its second screening in cinemas

Returning to the silver screen this Thursday, 4 April 2019, courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing is none other than the triumphant London Palladium production of The King I – last year's W…

Why Did Be More Chill’s George Salazar Fake a Heart Attack Onstage? by Seth Rudetsky

This week in the life of Seth Rudetsky, Seth explains the origins of his Deconstructing Broadway, Salazar’s onstage mishap, and Jeremy Jordan’s not-so-PG lyric re-write.

BC/EFA's BROADWAY BETS is Set For May 13 by BroadwayWorld

Fun and philanthropy are in the cards when Broadway Bets, Broadway's official poker tournament, shuffles up and deals on Monday, May 13, 2019. The event is produced by and benefits Broadway …

Luke Bryan, Billy Idol, Dolly Parton & Culture Club Songs Among Trove Inspiring Lively McCabe Stage Musicals by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Lively McCabe Entertainment, a company that specializes in packaging and adapting iconic intellectual property into new stories for theater, film/TV, and book publishing, is teami…

Are Arts Orgs’ Diversity Initiatives Just A New Form Of Paternalism? by Artsjournal1

That’s the charge made by a few leading arts figures, among them Madani Younis, creative director of London’s Southbank Centre: “This paternalism on the one hand allows institutions to…

Book Review: “Prague Spring” — The Fragility of Freedom by Roberta Silman

This consistently interesting novel adds an unforgettable dimension to an historical event about which we thought we knew all there was to know. The post Book Review: “Prague Spring” —…

Broadway Grosses w/e 3/31/2019: They Posted April 1st, But These Figures Aren’t Foolin’

The following are the Broadway grosses for the week ending April 1, 2018. The Broadway grosses are courtesy of The Broadway League Read more here:

See Mean Girls, Bernadette Peters, and More Honor Laura Linney at MCC’s Miscast by Marc J. Franklin

MCC Theater welcomed a host of Broadway and film stars to its annual gala April 1.

Why Nathan Lane Follows Up Angels in America With Taylor Mac’s Gary by Ruthie Fierberg

With Gary, Tony winner Nathan Lane melds the entertainer we’ve known for decades with the dramatic force he’s proven to be in the last one.

Exclusive: Get Your First Look at Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical on Tour With New Production Photos by Nathan Skethway

The nostalgic musical hits the road after sold-out runs in Los Angeles and New York.

Who's joining Gary Tushaw, Anna O'Byrne & Alisdair Harvey in Michel Legrand's Amour?

Just months after Michel Legrand passed away, at the age of 86 on 26 January 2019, his five-time Tony-nominated musical AMOUR receives its professional UK premiere at London's Charing Cross …

Annual event championing women in hip hop among dance projects to share £15,000 in bursaries by Giverny Masso

An annual event championing women in hip hop and workshops for primary school children are among the projects awarded money by a

Lesli Margherita, Marc Kudisch, More Will Join Jimmy Brewer in Hartford Stage’s The Flamingo Kid by Andrew Gans

Darko Tresnjak will direct the world premiere of the new musical, which closes the 2018–2019 season.

Abhishek Majumdar: the playwright fighting death threats with ice cream by Arifa Akbar

Blocked from entering Tibet, he simply walked in through the Himalayas, hiding from Chinese soldiers. As his play about riots in the region is finally staged, the Indian writer talks about l…

The New York Times Asked Readers All Over What They Want From Their Local Theaters. Here’s What They Said. by Artsjournal1

For instance: “I’m looking for inspiration in three ways: quality, intimacy and creativity.” “New Work, New Work, New Work.” “I want ideas. I want debates, opinions. I want words…

Marc Kudisch, Lesli Margherita & More to Lead Flamingo Kid Musical at Hartford Stage by Andy Lefkowitz

Casting is here for Hartford Stage's world premiere musical adaptation of the 1984 motion picture The Flamingo Kid. The previously announced production, to be directed by Tony winner and Ha…

Nigel Slater’s Toast UK Tour by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Nigel Slater's Toast is to tour the UK following its season at The Other Palace, London. Tickets for Nigel Slater's Toast UK Tour are now on sale. This post Nigel Slater’s …

VIDEO: Bette Midler Discusses Her Passion For Keeping NYC Clean by Stage Tube

Bette Midler is a household name known for her stage and screen work, but she also does another very important job keeping New York City clean.

Watch The Cher Show's Micaela Diamond Guess Which Shows Were Designed by Bob Mackie by Roberto Araujo

Broadway’s “Babe,” the youngest Cher in the hit bio-musical, stops by the Playbill studio to play a round of “Bob Mackie or Not Bob Mackie.”

Paulo Szot to Perform Third Annual Antonia Green Memorial Concert by Adam Hetrick

The South PacificTony winner will be joined by pianist Jonathan Kelly for the May 19 concert in New York City.

VIDEO: Randy Rainbow Tackles 'Cruella DeVos' in Latest Song Parody by Stage Tube

In his latest hilarious video, Randy Rainbow is taking on Betsy DeVos, and channeling his inner Disney villain. Watch the video for 'Cruella DeVos' below

Cleveland Playhouse Review: Living small gets complicated in delightful "Tiny Houses" - a world premiere! by Kerry Clawson

The tiny house is a symbol of dreams, hopes and desires of different individuals. For "Cath" (pretty KATE EASTMAN) a way to put down roots & "Bohdi" (studly PETER HARGRAVE) a green way to st…

Manon Lescaut at La Scala reveals Puccini’s bold intentions

Conductor Riccardo Chailly relishes a critical edition of the score in David Pountney’s Milan production

Complete Casting Announced for Actor-Musician You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Adam Hetrick

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park production co-stars The Skivvies’ Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina as Linus and Lucy.

Olivier-nominated set and costume designer Gabriella Slade: ‘Six was an amazing brief’ by Giverny Masso

Designer Gabriella Slade has received her first Olivier award nomination for the design of pop musical Six, which imagines the six wives

Thriller Live extends West End run until 2020 by Georgia Snow

Thriller Live has extended its run in the West End until April 2020. The Michael Jackson tribute show has been playing since

Khatia Buniatishvili at the Barbican — does the playing match the charisma?

The Georgian pianist’s recital was lavished with applause, but there were major flaws

A First Look at the Sold-Out Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon by Nathan Skethway

The adaptation of the popular manga played to a sold-out house in its New York premiere at the PlayStation Theater.

New Donmar boss to begin tenure with revival of David Greig’s Europe by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Michael Longhurst says first season includes 1994 play that ‘speaks entirely to our times’ There was no avoiding it, the incoming boss of the Donmar Warehouse said, his first play in cha…

Ink Begins Previews on Broadway April 2 by Olivia Clement

James Graham's newspaper drama debuts in the U.S. following a hit West End run.

BroadwayCon Will Return January 24-26, 2020 - First Guests and Ticket Sale Dates Announced! by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayCon celebrates its fifth year in 2020, returning to the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, January 24 through Sunday, January 26. Tickets go on sale to the public at 1 PM ET on April…

In Its Biggest Deal Ever, BBC Sells Streaming Rights To Its Nature Docs For $391 Million by Artsjournal1

The ten-year, £300 million agreement will allow a new worldwide streaming service operated by the Discovery Channel to stream both new and archived natural history shows by the BBC to viewe…

Michael Longhurst announces first Donmar Warehouse season by Robin Johnson

Michael Longhurst, the new Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, has announced his first season, entitled "Important Stories Thrillingly Told." The post Michael Longhurst announces firs…

LPTW Awards 2019: A Celebration of Women in Theater by Cleo Aukland

LPTW awardees and presenters. (Photo: Shoshana Medney) By Cleo Aukland In a world that often seems to pit women against one another or make them… The post LPTW Awards 2019: A Celebration o…

Mischief Theatre’s Comedy About a Bank Robbery extends in the West End at the Criterion Theatre

Mischief Theatre's smash-hit West End production, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, shows no signs of losing momentum, announcing today that its West End sentence has been extended until May…

GRACE NOTES: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 by Susan Grace

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The Comedy About A Bank Robbery celebrates third birthday in West End by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Mischief Theatre's The Comnedy About A Bank Robbery celebrates third birthday at the Criterion Theatre an announced a booking extension into 2020. This post The Comedy About …

Last chance to see: 15 shows leaving in April by Eleni Cashell

With the Olivier Awards taking place this month, April is an exciting time to be in Theatreland. But amongst the celebratory mood is a few tears from closing productions, as we say goodbye t…

The Arts Power 50: New York Observer’s List Of Top ‘Changemakers’ For 2019 by Artsjournal1

“Here, in our second edition of this list, we bring you a group of individuals each working to strengthen the impact, reach, social responsibility or financial stability of a field that is…

How Two Entrepreneurs Created A Wildly Successful Subscription Box by Jeryl Brunner

Riki Meris-Koulouroudis and Effie Maris-Sakellis created a monthly children's subscription box, The Em and Liz Box. Since launching in 2017 the company continues to rapidly grow and also fos…

A Vision of Now-ness by Alyssa Sileo

Exploring identity in Head over Heels The post A Vision of Now-ness appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Reveals the Worst Review He's Ever Gotten by Stage Tube

Nathan Lane was a guest on Monday night's episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'During the interview, the 'Gary A Sequel to Titus Andronicus' star shares some horror stories of the…

After General Manager’s Ouster, WBUR Radio Considers Separating From Boston University by Artsjournal1

“Discussions began immediately after the group, known as WBUR’s Board of Overseers, learned that General Manager Charlie Kravetz” — credited with building the station into a public r…

Encompass New Opera Honors Laura Benanti & Bartlett Sher by Sandi Durell

  Encompass New Opera honors theater luminaries Laura Benanti and Bartlett Sher with “A Musicial Salute!” at the National Arts Club on March 31, 2019 featuring stars of Broadway, opera,…

Arts And Culture Add More Than $800 Billion A Year To U.S. Economy: Report by Artsjournal1

That adds up to more than 4% of the entire nation’s GDP. “That figure is based on detailed data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (part of the Department of Commerce) and the Nat…

How Bette Midler Helped Rescue New York’s Parks and Gardens by Alex Stedman

After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, Bette Midler moved back to New York. But when she got there, she was unsettled by the garbage that she spotted everywhere. “It was unbelievable,” sa…

BWW's On This Day - April 2, 2019

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on April 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Theatre and Politics in Malawi by Misheck Mzumara

By Misheck Mzumara. Mischeck Mzumara looks at the fearful realities of political involvement in Malawian theatre throughout history.

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival: Everything and the kitchen sink by Sharon Eberson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The sixth annual festival moves its showcase of performances to venues in East Liberty, Bloomfield and Garfield -—and one that comes to you.

Gillian Anderson among stars lined up for 'unrehearsed' play by Mark Brown Arts Correspondent

Murder mystery will have a different guest actor each night being fed lines by earpiece Actors including Gillian Anderson, Joanna Lumley, Meera Syal, Jim Broadbent and Damian Lewis are to ap…

Director Taylor Reynolds on Plano, Clubbed Thumb, The Movement Theatre Company, and More by Victoria Myers

Last summer, Clubbed Thumb had one of its most successful SummerWorks productions: Plano. The play, which is about three sisters and three mysterious plagues, was directed by Taylor Reynold…

Chicago Symphony Strike Drags On As Talks Come To Standstill by Artsjournal1

“The strike — started on March 10 — is going into its fourth week, with no solution in sight. There is continued deadlock in negotiations for a new labor agreement over salaries and pe…

Call Redialed: NEW Max von Essen Interview: "Falsettos" Tour + debut CD "Call Me Old Fashioned: The Broadway Standard" by Adam Rothenberg

I am beyond thrilled that Tony Nominee Max von Essen answered my call again! It’s been seven years since our last interview, so with the upcoming release of Max’s debut CD, Call Me Old F…

Donmar’s new artistic director reveals first season by Mark Ludmon

By Mark Ludmon A diverse mix of new plays and revivals has been announced for Michael Longhurst’s first season as artistic director of London’s Donmar Warehouse. This post Donmar’s new…

Polish Priests Burning Harry Potter, Twilight Books by Artsjournal1

If only this were an April Fools joke. As part of “spring cleaning,” the clergy of a parish in Gdańsk asked their faithful to bring objects “linked to the occult and magic” to a bon…

How funny is the comedian who may be Ukraine’s next president? by Viv Groskop

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the leading candidate to take the top job in his country – so who is he, and will he bring the laughs? It’s a gag worthy of an Armando Iannucci screenplay. And yet…

Oppress This, Jair! Brazilian Theatermakers Resist Bolsonaro By Getting Naked by Artsjournal1

At least that’s what they’ve been doing at the International Theater Exposition of São Paulo, which is “squaring up to an era of right-wing populism with a celebration of otherness, d…

Today on Broadway: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 by Matt Tamanini

Listen: Cast Officially Confirmed for “The Flamingo Kid” World Premiere, “Latin History” Announces Tour, Broadway Stars in “Fosse/Verdon” [display_podcast] “Today on Broadway�…

The Long Walk Back: play about Chris Lewis has its first night behind bars | Matthew Engel by Matthew Engel

Former England all-rounder’s six years in prison are the subject of a new play – one that began its national tour in the confines of HMP Portland It was not the easiest auditorium for th…

How to train as an actor without doing a typical three-year course by Samantha Marsden

Not all performers follow the traditional BA route into acting. Samantha Marsden looks at a selection of shorter, intense courses – at

Richest Man In Hong Kong Spent Nearly $400M To Build City’s First Museum Of Buddhist Art by Artsjournal1

Li Ka-shing, 90, renovated an old hilltop monastery to house the collection of 100 devotional sculptures and 43 handwritten scriptures. While construction was completed in 2015, the museum�…

Do and don’ts for collaborating in dance

Collaborating is central to most, if not all, creative projects and processes (solo projects might be an exception, but even in those no one creates in a total vacuum). At the same time, the…

April letters: Once a nerd…

Readers respond about social justice, Phyllis Mills Wyeth, and 'Marvin's Room' from Isis Productions.

The gravitational power of Drake at O2 Arena

The Canadian rapper was a master of his own world at this London show

Little Miss Sunshine review – feuding family hits the road to a new tune by Michael Billington

Arcola, LondonThis lively musical take on the 2006 film satirising child beauty pageants is likable but lacks bite I missed the 2006 film that is the source for this musical with songs by Wi…

A Stage Full of Real People by Mo Brady

by Marialena Rago Matt Wall  “I feel like you take somethin…

Short Story Vending Machines Arrive In London by Artsjournal1

The French company Short Edition has already placed machines that will print out a free short story on request at various locations around France and the U.S. Now three of the devices are be…

Brexit or not – why UK arts will always bring something to Europe’s table by Nick Awde

Since 2014, Creative Europe has been instrumental in helping the UK’s arts and culture sector thrive. But as Brexit uncertainty reigns, Nick

Constantine Orbelian Fired As General Director Of Armenia’s National Opera House by Artsjournal1

The Armenian-American maestro, a three-time Grammy nominee (he conducted Dmitri Hvorostovsky’s final album, Russia Cast Adrift), was named artistic director of the theater in Yerevan in 20…

Ali and Dahlia review at Pleasance Theatre, London – ‘a promising debut play’ by Paul Vale

Actor-turned-playwright Tariq Jordan delivers a fresh take on a familiar story with his debut play. Set in the West Bank, Ali and

Gillian Anderson and Damian Lewis among stars appearing in Park Theatre murder mystery show by Georgia Snow

Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent, Joanna Lumley and Damian Lewis are among the performers lined up to appear, unrehearsed, in a murder mystery

Photo Coverage: Kelli O'Hara, Beth Leavel, Stephanie J. Block, and More at MCC's MISCAST 2019 by Walter McBride

MCC Theater's annual Miscast gala is one of the most exciting and unique theater events in town. Broadway's hottest stars perform songs from roles in which they would never be cast.

Wake Up With BWW 4/1: INK Begins Previews on Broadway, and More! by Stephanie Wild

Good morning, BroadwayWorld After surviving April Fools' Day, kick off the rest of your week by catching up on the latest Broadway news

Lookback: on reading the page proofs of your latest book by Terry Teachout

From 2009: No matter how you think you feel about a book that you’ve written, your feelings are guaranteed to change when you see your treasured words set in cold type for the first time. …

Future Arts Centres’ fresh approach to global working is bearing fruit by Nick Awde

A project that sees UK arts centres embracing new models of global working has culminated in six co-commissions, writes Nick Awde An

Almanac: James Hilton on showing off by Terry Teachout

“Extraordinary how stupid one can be when one would prefer to impress by being knowledgeable.” James Hilton, Random Harvest

New Donmar Warehouse leaders unveil ticketing overhaul to ensure venue is ‘accessible to all’ by Matthew Hemley

New Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Longhurst has set out his intention to make the venue more accessible with a shake-up of

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery extends to 2020 by Eleni Cashell

Mischief Theatre’s laugh-out-loud hit, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, is celebrating its third birthday this month, and they’ve been given a very special present… an extended run in …

National Theatre responds to playwrights’ letter criticising all-male programme announcement by Georgia Snow

The National Theatre has responded to an open letter signed by more than 200 writers condemning the omission of any female playwrights

Little Miss Sunshine review at Arcola Theatre, London – ‘a middling musical adaptation’ by Tim Bano

The original 2006 film of Little Miss Sunshine is a work of genius. It’s a sad, sweet, strange movie that’s worth revisiting

“Miss British” at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay, Singapore by Blouin Artinfo

The Art of Strangers, an independent creative collective based in Singapore, brings their latest production “Miss British,” at the Esplanade Theatres from April 4 through April 7, 2019. …

Michael Longhurst’s first season at the Donmar to feature plays by Alice Birch and Caryl Churchill by Giverny Masso

Michael Longhurst has announced his first season as artistic director of London’s Donmar Warehouse, which includes plays by Alice Birch, Caryl Churchill,

Gillian Anderson, Damian Lewis, Jim Broadbent & more stars in Whodunnit (Unrehearsed) by Robin Johnson

The Park Theatre have unveiled star-studded casting for Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], which will see unprepared guests attempt to solve a murder mystery. The post Gillian Anderson, Damian Lewis, …

“COMPAÑEROS” at UGC Cine Cite Bercy, Paris by Blouin Artinfo

The Uruguayan director Alvaro Brechner’s much-acclaimed film, “COMPAÑEROS,” made its worldwide release on March 27, 2019, and is being shown at UGC Cine Cite Bercy, Paris, through Apr…

Review: Hair, New Wimbledon Theatre by Gabriel Wilding

Review: Hair, New Wimbledon Theatre3.0starsKicking off the fiftieth-anniversary production, Hair grooves into the night as the audience is left breathless, entertained and flummoxed.  This …

Iconic Der Freichutz opera by Weber to be staged at Opéra national du Rhin by Blouin Artinfo

Iconic Der Freichutz opera by Weber to be staged at Opera national du Rhin “Der Freischutz,” often translated as “The Marksman,” or “The Freeshooter” is a romantic opera by Carl…

Adelaide Cabaret Festival reveals a stellar 2019 program by Arts Review

Escape to be seen at this year’s Adelaide Cabaret Festival with a stellar lineup that celebrates diversity, challenges cabaret stereotypes and entertains in intimate new spaces. In her deb…

New ‘Sound Language’ dance film to showcase the power of unity

A new short dance film is preparing to drop later this year, and it’s unlike anything you have ever seen. Sound Language, which will feature leading tap dancers like Nicholas Van Young of…

“La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi at La Fenice Theater, Venice by Blouin Artinfo

“La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi at La Fenice Theater, Venice An Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi composed a three-act opera, “La traviata,” which premiered at La Venice opera house o…

Arts Ed head of foundation acting Yusuf Khamisa: ‘Drop your ego, don’t take things personally’ by John Byrne

How did you start in theatre? An inspiring high school drama teacher at my school in Salford got me into it –

‘Tragically, it still feels all too relevant’: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF – West End by Liz Dyer

Funny, heartwarming, fascinating, tragic and devastating, Fiddler on the Roof is an unusual but hugely powerful musical, and this production brings out the very best in it.

Green Room: What are the pros and cons of being self-employed? by John Byrne

Welcome to our weekly discussion forum for key issues facing those working in theatre and the performing arts. This week, we ask:

Theatremaker Tolu Agbelusi: ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ by John Byrne

Poetry, curiosity and a love for telling stories are my sole credentials when it comes to theatre. I remember hearing about Theatre

How Theater’s Freakiest Outsider Made It to Broadway by Sasha Weiss

Taylor Mac’s wild creations ask audiences to face all that’s horrifying and joyous about America — and ourselves. His new play is no exception.

On the Couch with Claire Pearson by Arts Review

Who is Claire Pearson? I’m an actor, writer and producer who enjoys making people laugh and have been trying to do so for 15 years. What would you do differently to what you do now? Not mu…

MICF: The Importance of Being Earnest by Arts Review

It would be the easiest thing, when revisiting a show, to stage things. Often, revisiting a show can be more perilous than getting it on its feet in the first place. Despite recasting the ro…

John Malkovich on stage, from Steppenwolf to the West End – in pictures

As the actor – and frequent director – prepares to star as a disgraced movie mogul in David Mamet’s new play Bitter Wheat in London, take a look back at his theatre roles Continue read…

Kidding Around in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Variety

How not to act your age, with Broadway favorites Celia Keenan-Bolger and Gideon Glick. 

Fierce by Arts Review

Suzie Flack (Lauren Richardson) is the first female player in the AFL. She’s there because she’s earned it. How are the men going to handle this? How are the men’s wives going to take …

Actor Tom Mothersdale: ‘I feel like I’m cheating if I don’t find out how a character showers’ by Matt Trueman

Tom Mothersdale has played ‘lots of villains, lots of creeps’ and now he’s taking on the granddaddy of stage villainy: Richard III.

Andrew Durand, Colin McPhillamy, and More Complete the Cast of INK on Broadway by Bww News Desk

Full casting has been announced for the American premiere of INK, written by Olivier Award winner James Graham Labour of Love, Privacy, Finding Neverland and directed by two-time Olivier Awa…

Katie Jackson: What makes a good deputy stage manager? The ability to handle small changes by Katie Jackson

Touring means change, but it isn’t the obvious changes that make touring so challenging. Yes, you’re in different cities every week, you’re

0612: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Legacy by MusicalTalk

In the second of a two part run, David Herzog chats to…well, practically everyone involved…about the wonderful new pieces of musical theatre writing presented by the RCA at the 2018 Edin…

“Home” Invites Us to People & Parties, at Berkeley Rep by Bdhorwitz

Geoff Sobelle’s Family Festival Telescopes Time by Barry David Horwitz It’s like watching the set do acrobatics. Only the circus can compete with the inspired building and raising of a t…

Documentary Series “Klepper” to Debut on Comedy Central by Blouin Artinfo

“Klepper,” is all set to premiere on May 9 at 10:30 pm on Comedy Central. The press release states that Jordan Klepper is not behind a desk in New York City. He’s sinking in a boat wit…

Reaching beyond the theatre: Shuddersome: Tales of Poe by Lindsay Price

Looking for a great competition piece or cross-curricular play? Shuddersome: Tales of Poe by Lindsay Price is a vivid and theatrical adaptation of some of Poe’s best known works, complete …

Dana Fox Inks Overall Deal with Paramount TV and Anonymous Content by Blouin Artinfo

“Isn’t it Romantic” writer and showrunner, Dana Fox has entered into a multi-year overall development deal with Paramount Television and Anonymous Content, reports Deadline.Fox serves …

FEFF 2019 to Open with Korean Tragedy “Birthday” by Blouin Artinfo

“Birthday,” a Korean drama following the aftermath of the sinking of the Sewol ferry traveling from the port of Incheon to the island of Jeju in South Korea, has been set as the opening …

All the 36th Annual Green Room Award Winners by Matt Edwards

The winners of the 36th annual Green Room Awards we announced last night at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne. The awards presented last night covered work presented on Melbourne stages in 20…

Wins and cancelled @OVERTURECenter by Fairyprincessdiaries

The Fairy Princess should have written about MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG a bit earlier – you now have literally 2 weeks to see it, but see it you should. Tickets here. The reason you should see …

Film Review: At the Boston Underground Film Festival — “Knife+Heart” and “Mope” by Isaac Feldberg

My mind is busy considering the presence of two distinctly engrossing thrillers of sex and violence set within the adult film industry, one a vividly romantic neo-giallo fairy tale, the othe…

Lincoln Kirstein at MoMA: an appetite for the exquisite — and the tacky

The life of the idiosyncratic collector, critic and curator is celebrated in a New York exhibition

IMPRESSIONS: CUNY Dance Initiative's 5th Year Fest by The Dance Enthusiast

In CUNY Dance Initiative's 5th Year Fest, "Kinesis Project dance theatre’s Breathing With Strangers gives spectators an up-close, stripped-down look at dance. Using the lobby’s stairs, …

IMPRESSIONS: VIM VIGOR’s “FOREVER” at Playwrights Horizon Downtown by The Dance Enthusiast

In IMPRESSIONS: VIM VIGOR’s “FOREVER” at Playwrights Horizon Downtown, "FOREVER fulfills expectations for dazzling choreography, but its many unanswered questions keep us at arm’s l…

Measha Brueggergosman returns to Elettra, 11 years, one divorce and two kids later by Debra Yeo - Toronto Star

Soprano says there are very few roles she’s done twice, but Elettra in Opera Atelier’s Idomeneo is one of them.

World Premiere of Socrates Begins at The Public April 2 by Olivia Clement

Michael Stuhlbarg stars in the title role in Tim Blake Nelson's new drama about the life and legacy of the philosopher.

Do You Feel Anger? Opens Off-Broadway by Olivia Clement

Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s new comedy opens at The Vineyard Theatre, directed by Margot Bordelon.

James Graham's West End Hit Ink Debuts on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

Ink, James Graham's Olivier-nominated play about the making of the tabloid newspaper The Sun, begins Broadway previews on April 2 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Olivier winner Rupert Goo…